2009

Well this is a little tradition I started back in 2006, where I fill out this anual survey. It's just a reflection of the year past, and ever since I started filling it out, it's been really fun to look back every year to see how much I've grown.

Up until this point, it's been posted on my Xanga (totally jr. high, I know) but seeing as how Xanga is outdated now, I'm going to start putting this on my blog (which I rarely update anyway).

I'll go back and post all of the old ones on here sometime. But for now, here's 2009...

1. What did you do in 2009 that you'd never done before?
graduated from college, worked full time, got my own doggie

2. Did you keep your new years' resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
I'm not sure if I made any resolutions.  If I did it was probably something along the lines of "tone up my abs" and "graduate college."  And I can check both of those off now!

3. Did anyone close to you give birth?
Jen!  She named her Jayla.  Sarah, Greg's sister, and she name her Lyla.  AND they were both born on my half birthday!  Weird, huh?

4. Did anyone close to you die?
No.  This was a bad year for celebs though :-(  We lost MJ, Patrick Swayze, Farrah Fawcet, Brittany Murphy, Billy Mays...

5. What countries did you visit?
No countries.  Just KC and Maryville.

6. What would you like to have in 2010 that you lacked in 2009?
That's a toughie.  I'd like to know exactly what I wanted to do with my life, set that goal, and start working towards it.  But then again, do we ever really know that kind of stuff?

7. What date from 2009 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
May - graduation (my family was so proud), Dec -Christmas with my family and Greg

8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?
Making the transition from college student to working full time.  It was definitley an adjustment, but overall I'm happy where I'm at, and I'm very glad to be done with school :-)

9. Did you suffer illness or injury?
Stupid knee injury at the beginning of the year, from Jan to almost May, and it prevented my from running (my favorite excerise).  Had to take it easy on them for a long time before I could go back to the gym.  I still can't run to this day!  I have to do the elliptical or bike.  Stupid knees!

10. What was the best thing you bought?
OMG I'm more of a shopiholic now than I ever have been in my entire life!  Working full time = money.  Money = shopping.  I discovered Marshalls this year, AMAZING deals.  I'd have the say my favorite purchase that comes to mind are these pink glitter shoes that I got off of endless.com.  They are amazing!

11. Whose behavior merited celebration?
My grandparents!  I moved home with them in May and they take care of me every day!  I love them so much!

12. Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed?
I don't know about appalled and depressed by I had some behavior that made me very PO'd.  And that's why those people are not a part of my life anymore.

13. Where did most of your money go?
shopping, bills, gas, the usual.  Shopping is def #1 though.

14. What did you got really, really, really excited about?
When I got my puppy, Sabrina!  FINALLY graduating after 5 years. 

15. What song will always remind you of 2009?
Party in the USA - Miley.  And Brit Brit's Circus CD.  Oh yeah, her concert was good too!  and Single Ladies - Beyonce

16. Compared to this time last year, are you:

i. happier or sadder? happier!  Very content with what life has given me!

ii. thinner or fatter? probably thinner, I packed on a few lbs last holiday season.  My butt is growing though.  I'm not really complaining, but I wonder where it's coming from.  Is this my 2nd round of puberty?

iii. richer or poorer? richer.  Still in debt though.  But I've actually started paying off my student loans, and am 2 months ahead on all my payments.  Go me!

17. What do you wish you'd done more of?
push ups!  LOL.  I don't know.

18. What do you wish you'd done less of?
I get mad over really stupid stuff sometimes.  I need to work on that.

19. Did you fall in love in 2009?
still in love.  Each year we keep growing!  :-)

20. How many one-night stands?
Hey now!  I'm not that kind of girl.

21. What was your favorite TV program?
Ellen, Today Show (I have a thing for Matt Lauer), Sabrina the Teeange Witch, GLEE! Eastwick (which got canceled), SYTYCD, DWTS

22. Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year?
I try to be nice and not use the word hate... but I can't say I haven't used that word a few times this year...

23. What was the best book you read this year?
Are You There Vodka?  It's Me, Chelsea.  God, I really should read more literature.

24. What was your greatest musical discovery?
GLEE GLEE GLEE!  Demi Lovato (saw her in concert!), Justin Bieber

25. What did you want and not get?
a giant diamond on my left hand.  Just kidding, not ready for that.  I wouldn't mind a right hand ring though... just saying.

26. What were your favorite films of this year?
HP6 (duh). 

27. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
Went to dinner with Greg, Fallon, and Greg's friend Nathan.  It was an awkward unintended double date.  Then Greg and I went to The Palms and celebrated.  I had a realy cute outfit... cute brown boots with brown tights... that's the part I really care about.

28.What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
Maybe if I won the lottery.  Yep, that's what I need... a winning lottery ticket.

29. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2009?
Sundresses and wedges in the summer, sweater dresses and leggings in the winter.  I've tried really hard to start building a "grown up" wardrobe.  But I can't deny my true self, I'm still attracted to everything in the jr's section.  Including animal print and glitter.

30. What kept you sane?
Myself!  And the occasional trip to the gym doesn't hurt either.

31. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
I really like that girl from Glee, Rachel.  She reminds me of myself when I was a kid.

32. What political issue stirred you the most?
I guess this healthcare reform thing.  We'll see what happens.

33. Who did you miss?
I miss living with my little butt buddy Fallon!  And miss seeing random friends around campus.

34. Who was the best new person you met?
Little Miss Mayra Daniela.  She is my little mexican hot tamale!  Amazing friend and co-worker.  And Mel and all my little Whiskey Girl butt buddies, Lauren, Cassie, Brandy.  All great people!  Love you guys!

35. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2009.
YOU have to make things happen for yourself!  And to be happy with the way God made you!

36. Quote a song lyric that sums up your year:
Yeeeaaahhhhheeeeaahhheeeahhheeeahhh it's a party in the USA.  (I'm sorry, I couldnt' resist).

37. Best game of the year?
OMG the Bearcats FINALLY won the National Championship, after 5 consecutive years of making it all the way to Alabama, 5th times a charm!!!  GO CATS!