Wednesday, January 1, 2014

2013 - A Year In Review

1. What did you do in 2013 that you have never done before? A few things stand out: 
Went whale watching on the Atlantic Ocean
Had a picnic by a lighthouse in NFLD
Got food poisoning
Rode a roller coaster with my father-in-law
Slept in a train caboose hotel
Was Assistant Camp Director for Regional YWs camp
As a result: was away from my kids for 5 whole days. 
Became a Branch President's wife
Went to the Peter Whitmer Farm
Niagara Falls! 
Sat in the temple with ALL of Tyler's siblings and their spouses, and his parents. 

2. Did you keep your New Year's resolutions and will you make more for 2014? I don't remember making any specific resolutions...just an overall 'do better' kind of attitude every day. 

3. Did anyone close to you give birth in 2013? I had a few friends who had babies in 2013.  All adorable. 

4. Did anyone close to you die in 2013? No, thankfully.  

5. What countries did you visit this year? Canada and the US.  I was able to go to St John's, NFLD for the first time 
visited both nation's capitals: Ottawa and Washington DC again.  
Toronto many times; 
Alberta (not enough times); 
Hershey, Pennsylvania; 
Palmyra, NY
Niagara Falls! 

6. What would you like to have in 2014 that you lacked in 2013? More patience and more time spent with family. 

7. What date from 2013 will remain etched upon your memory, and why? July 16th...can't say why yet.  

8. What was your biggest achievement of the year? Managing our budget in a practical and constructive way.  

9. What was your biggest struggle in 2013? Just being is always a constant struggle.  

10. Did you suffer any illness or injury in 2013? Nothing major. 

11. What was the best thing you bought this year? My New camera!  1 month - over 1500 photos already! (I know, I need to blog them!) 

12. Whose behaviour merited celebration? My kids cause me to grit my teeth and grow grey hairs, but they're growing so quickly and learning so much that they always merit celebrating. 

13. Whose behaviour disappointed you? 
The only person I could say is myself. 

14. Where did most of your money go? Bills...ain't it the truth. 

15. What did you get really really excited about this year? Our 10-year anniversary trip to St John's NFLD.  

16. What song will always remind you of 2013? Stompa, Serena Ryder (and sadly, 'What does a fox say...my kids just love it). 

17. Compared to this time last year, are you: much happier, much nicer or richer? Richer (only slightly...if less out of debt counts as richer), and happier.  Always happier. 

18. What do you wish you had done more of? More chillin with chillens. 

19. What do you wish you had done less of? Fretting

20. Did you fall in love in 2013?  10-years baby. 

21. What was your favourite TV Program in 2013? DOWNTON ABBEY, Sherlock and Elementary

22. What was the best book you read this year? The Peacegiver

23. What was your greatest musical discovery this past year? ...? 

24. What did you want and get? Camera...?  

25. What was the best movie you saw this year? Can't really say there was a best.  Romantics Anonymous was a surprising French film we enjoyed.  12 Angry Men. 

26. What did you do on your birthday and how old did you turn? Not much, went with Tyler on Branch President visits and to the library.  Turned 33.  This confuses Logan to no end because 'Dad's are bigger than mom's so Dad should be 33 and mom should be 32.'  

27. What one thing would have made your year more satisfying? More chocolate?  Less chocolate?  I know it has something to do with chocolate.  No, 2013 was pretty satisfying. Can't lament the past. 

28. How would you describe your personal fashion statement this year? Confused at times.  How do you make comfy and cute work together?  I guess that's one to tackle in 2014. 

29. What kept you sane this year? Tyler. 

30. What celebrity did you fancy this year? None. But I do like seeing happy news about William and Kate.  Makes me happy that they're happy. Fromage? 

31. Who did you miss this past year? My family...

32. Who were the best new people you met this year? A few RMs, Missionaries, and new people foe our Branch. 

33. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned this year?  If you want it, make it happen.