A year ago yesterday I made the same comments on 2006. I think reflection is good, so here's my 2007.
1. What did you do in 2006 that you’d never done before? I negotiated my salary ... a huge leap of faith and was pleasantly surprised/thankful at the outcome.
2. Did you keep your New Year’s resolutions, and will you make more for next year? My resolutions for 2007 were to read the whole Bible and to lose weight. I didn't keep either one of them. In March 2007 I was so overwhelmed I had heart problems - and unfortunately my daily, scheduled Bible reading ended then. And the weight? Yeah, moving back to America, the land of plenty, wasn't so good for the weight department. But this year WILL be different!!
3. Did anyone close to you give birth? Patti had an adorable little girl: Audrey. And my good friend Emily is due in March.
4. Did anyone close to you die? My high school teacher, Mr. Beach, was killed in a tragic car accident. Very sad. And my friend Pat died on Jan. 1 ... an event that changed my life forever.
5. What countries did you visit? Indonesia
6. What would you like to have in 2008 that you lacked in 2007? a date (or two) :)
7. What dates from 2007 will remain etched upon your memory, and why? January 1, the day Pat died will forever be etched in my mind. I've said many times this past year that when someone close to you died it changes the DNA of your heart. Your life is never the same. March 20, when my mom came to visit me in Jakarta for my birthday!
8. What was your biggest achievement of the year? sticking to my budget and staying sane while moving back to America
9. What was your biggest failure? I'd say it's still lack of time management
10. Did you suffer illness or injury? only the arrhythmia back in March
11. What was the best thing you bought? IPHONE!!!!!
12. Whose behavior merited celebration? Jamie ... learning to be a single mom and doing things on her own after Pat died.
13. Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed? Like I would say that here.
14. Where did most of your money go? paying off debt ... hallelujah!
15. What did you get really, really, really excited about? Going to see an old friend for New Years. A totally spur of the moment decision and well worth it.
16. What song will always remind you of 2007? No One by: Alicia Keys
17. Compared to this time last year, are you: a) happier or sadder? b) thinner or fatter? c) richer or poorer? a) happier b) I probably weigh the same ... but am working out like a crazy woman c) always richer, always.
18. What do you wish you’d done more of? spending time with Jesus ... reading the Bible.
19. What do you wish you’d done less of? watching TV
20. How did you spend Christmas? relaxing with my family ... that's the best!
21. Did you fall in love in 2007? nope
22. What was your favorite TV program? The Biggest Loser
23. What was the best book you read? Hands down: A Thousand Splendid Suns
24. What did you want and get? the amazing iPhone
25. What did you want and not get? a boyfriend ... :)
26. What was your favorite film this year? The one that stands out most in my mind is Dan in Real Life ... as obscure as that may seem, it's true.
27. What did you do on your birthday and how old were you? I actually was sick for my birthday, but my mom was visiting me in Jakarta and we went out to lunch and to the spa for some massages. It was a good birthday and I turned 26.
28. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying? I think I'm pretty content. And the hard times have been learning experiences. I think it's been a good year.
29. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2007? HA! I need help ... seriously. I think jeans and t-shirts/sweatshirts are my fashion concept right now.
30. What kept you sane? Jesus and my friends. I have the best friends ever!
31. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most? Katherine Heigl ... she's so cute and on one of my favorite shows: Grey's!!
32. What political issue stirred you the most? I think I get more apolitical with age. I know that Washington isn't going to solve my problems or improve my life. That's going to happen on a much smaller level. I do vote, though.
33. Who did you miss? my kids in Jakarta. I love them so much and miss them tons!
34. Who was the best new person you met? Sharon Wheeler ... friend at work
35. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2007. Stop eating for emotional reasons. This is an ongoing lesson, but it began in 2007.
36. Quote a song lyric that sums up your year. Work That lyrics ... my new favorite song! Love it!!