Where did you begin 2008?
At Justin and Kelly's apartment. I was pregnant, so no repeat of my shenanigans from a few years ago. (You know, the "dress-up" incident. We shall NOT discuss.)
What was your status by Valentine's Day?
Happily married...as usual. :-)
Did you have to go to the hospital?
Yup. There's this thing called childbirth.
Did you have any encounters with the police?
Hmm...does my friend Miles count? ;-)
Where did you go on vacation?
Went camping a few times this summer. With a newborn. Which was actually easier than it sounds.
What did you purchase that was over $500?
Our freakin' obnoxious-screen TV. 56".
Tell me, why in the hell does ANYONE need that much TV?
Did you know anybody who got married?
Yup! Teri and Tod, Alex and Matt, Scott and Becky...wow, this was a slow year. We usually have at LEAST 5 weddings to go to. Come on people, get crackin'! (Nic, I'm talking to you!) ;-)
Did you know anybody who passed away?
Not personally.
What sporting events did you attend?
None...unless you count walking onto Qwest field when I took my kids to meet the Seahawks. But it wasn't actually a game.
What concerts/shows did you go to?
Went to the Comedy Underground once.
Where do you live now?
University Place. Hope to stay.
Describe your birthday.
I don't remember. I think we probably just went to dinner or something.
What's the one thing you thought you would never do but did in 2008?
Managed to breastfeed my daughter! I didn't think I would make it as long as I have!
What has/have been your favorite moment(s)?
Finding out I was having a GIRL!
Seeing my baby girl for the first time.
Realizing that I can be happy! It just took a few months of DRUGS! Hehehehe...
Watching Alex take his test for his yellow belt in Tae Kwon Do and PASSING!
Any new additions to your family?
Emma Michelle, 5/6/08, 9 lb. 13 oz., 21 1/4 inches
Matsen Wesley, 6/20/08 (my new nephew)
And I found out that two of my best friends will be having babies in '09, Kelly (it's a BOY!) and Sara (HOLY CRAP, it's TWINS!).
What was your best month?
May. Definitely. :-)
Who has been your best drinking buddy?
Well, let's see. I was pregnant from Jan. to May, and breastfeeding from May until now, so WHEN exactly have I had a chance to go drinking? Dammit?
Made new friends?
Not really, been kinda busy. Kept up with the old ones.
Favorite Night[s] out?
Haven't had many of those this year. This is seriously going to make a few people puke, but my favorite nights have been the ones when Emma actually wakes up in the middle of the night to eat. (She's such a good baby, she VERY rarely does that.) It's another 20 minutes I get to spend with her. And she's cuddly when she's tired and hungry. She's not a very snuggly baby so I take it when I can get it. :-)
Any regrets?
Regret is for those who don't appreciate what they have. :-) I'm extremely lucky that I have the things I have, and the choices I've made got me where I am. That and two kids have kept me so busy I don't have any time to do anything stupid. :-)
What do you want to change in 2009?
I'd like to increase my resume by getting a job teaching in another building.
I've been very lucky to be in the same school for 7 years and I've learned so much, but I know there's still so much more to learn!
Overall, how would you rate this year?
Scale of 1-10? 10. Probably my best ever. It has been a very good year.
Have any life changes in 2008?
See above new additions. ;-)
Change your hairstyle?
Couple of times. I'm growing it out now. Tried large amounts of blonde most recently. I like it.
Get a new job?
Nope. Same job, same school. Although I took on a 4/5 split this year. Which is a challenge, to say the least. But I'm loving it.
How old did you turn this year?
29.
Should I stop answering this honestly now?
Do you have a New Year's resolution?
Be a better mom and teacher.
Did anything embarrassing?
Nothing that sticks out. I would say childbirth, but I had a c-section, so I didn't even have the opportunity to poop on the table. There were plenty of times that I finished nursing Emma and tried to fix my shirt but it didn't cooperate, so I'm sure I flashed a few people.
Get married or divorced?
Neither.
Be honest - did you watch American Idol?
Nope. I'm all about So You Think You Can Dance.
Start a new hobby?
Cake decorating. Need a cake for an occasion? See me, I'm exploring what I can do right now.
Been snowboarding?
Nope
Are you happy to see 2008 go?
Actually yes, but only because I'm excited to see what my kids will do in 2009.
Drank Starbucks in 2008?
Duh.
Been naughty or nice?
Both. Hehehe... :-)
What are you wishing for in 2009?
Refinance the house, pay off the SUV, buy a bigger sedan, go to Hawaii in December, get a new teaching job somewhere...wow, this is going to be a big year!
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