End of the Year in Surveys!

[1] What did you do in 2013 that you have never done before? I took classes to become a foster parent. I spent several days teaching, I was a sub but it was still a first. I went to a ski resort in VT, even though it was out of season

[2] Did you keep all of last years resolutions? I don’t normally make them.

[3] Have you any resolutions for next year? No.

[4] What countries did you visit? None. Sadly.

[5] What would you like to have in 2014 that you didn't have in 2013? A baby. Or a small child. Or two small children. Or one baby and one small child. And also, a house.

[6] What date in 2013 will remain etched in your memory? September 7, Ethan was born.

[7] What was your biggest achievement of the year? As a friend said, sometimes getting out of bed is an accomplishment but for realsies it’s probably taking a job as a substitute teacher

[8] What was your biggest failure? I’m the only person that will say this, but not having a child.

[9] Did you suffer any illness or injury? I fell on the ice two weeks ago, twice, and now my neck is messed up.

[10] What was the best thing you bought? My new tattoo

[11] Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed? Sometimes mine, sometimes others.

[12] Where did most of your money go? Bills, and bags 

[13] What did you get really excited about? Ethan being born, staying in York for an extended time. Christmas. Teaching

[14] What songs will always remind you of 2013? I don’t really work that way.

[15] Compared to this time last year are you: [A] Fatter or thinner? Maybe a bit thinner [B] Happier or sadder? I’d have said sadder but I recently took care of that with a tattoo. [C] Richer or poorer? Richer.

[16] What do you wish you'd done less of? Complaining about stuff. Crying over fertility issues

[17] How will you be spending Christmas? We are at home.

[18] Which OD users did you meet for the first time? None.

[19] Did you fall in love in 2013? Liam changes almost daily and I fall in love with him over and over again. Also Ethan.

[20] How many one night stands? hahahahahahahaha

[21] What was your favorite TV show? Once Upon a Time, Bones, Switched at Birth, Scandal, The New Girl, The Mindy Project… you know, I watch a lot of TV

[22] Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year? No, I think I’ve gotten over all of that

[23] What was/were the best books you read? HA HA HA HA HA! I read over 100 books this year, you think I know the best ones?

[24] What was your greatest musical discovery? Just more country

[25] What did you want and get? A pearl necklace to match my earrings. A Harry Potter tattoo.

[26] What did you want and not get? A baby. I really need to let this go

[27] What was your favorite film this year? The Hunger Games: Catching Fire

[28] What did you do on your birthday and how old were you? On my actual birthday I went out with Liam for lunch and ordered dinner in. I turned 29. The weekend prior though we had a party at our complex’s pool.

[29] What one thing made your year more satisfying? Taking foster/adoption classes.

[30] How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2013? Not fashionable. Dresses in the summer and Dresses with stretch pants in the cold.

[31] What kept you sane? My faith

[32] Which celebrity did you fancy the most? The guy who plays Finnick Odair, and Jennifer Lawrence

[33] Which political issue stirred you the most? Well, several things but….I’m not going into them here.

[35] Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned this year? I don’t have to be unhappy if I don’t want to be.

1. Did anyone close to you give birth? Yes, Lauren, Kim, several friends from Albright.

2. Did anyone close to you die? Nope

3. Whose behavior merited celebration? Liam’s without a doubt.

4. What do you wish you’d done more of? Maybe exercise.

5. How will you spend your New Year? Maybe alone.

6. Who did you miss? Liam when I was here for the birth and my family when I’m in NH.

7. Who was the best new person you met? Um, I really like our caseworker.

8. Quote a song lyric that sums up your year: No.