2010 Review

Friday, December 31, 2010

My friend Nichole from Butterscotch Sundae had an awesome post yesterday and so did All & Sundry . I decided to join the fun and do the same. 

1. What did you do in 2010 that you’d never done before?Gave birth to a baby girl. Become a mamãe to two under 2. Had kids 15 months apart! 


2. Did you keep your new year’s resolutions, and will you make more for next year?

I think my resolution was to make it through the pregnancy and I did :)
3. Did anyone close to you give birth?

I did! I did!
4. Did anyone close to you die?
Yes, my beloved father-in-law a few months ago.
5. What countries did you visit?
None.
6. What would you like to have in 2011 that you lacked in 2010?
I guess I'd like to carve more professional opportunities.
7. What dates from 2010 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
The birth of my daughter and the death of my father-in-law. Both altered our lives deeply.
8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?

I hate to sound repetitive but giving birth.
9. What was your biggest failure?
I feel like I can always push more, do more but honestly, in 2010 I learned to be more flexible despite my failures.
10. Did you suffer illness or injury?
No, thank God.
11. What was the best thing you bought?
A membership to Weight Watchers.
12. Where did most of your money go?
Giving or debt reduction I'd say.
13. What did you get really excited about?
Attending my first blog conference.
14. What song will always remind you of 2010?
Love and Happiness by Al Green.
15. Compared to this time last year, are you:
– happier or sadder? Happier.
– thinner or fatter? Much thinner.
– richer or poorer? Richer in many areas of life.
16. What do you wish you’d done more of?

Written more in my diary.
17. What do you wish you’d done less of?

Watch TV (which I watch very little but still...)
18. How did you spend Christmas?
With my family looking at the pilling snow (over 10 inches).
19. What was your favorite TV program?
Community
20. What were your favorite books of the year?
The Book of Proverbs and The Go-Giver.
21. What was your favorite music from this year?

All the awesome music my husband produced.
22. What were your favorite films of the year?
Nothing really stayed with me except from discovering The Waltons.
23. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
My family took me out to eat for my 30th birthday. It was very sweet!
24. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
Being fit makes my life so much easier.
25. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2010?
Dressed up on Sundays, non-existent during the week. Sad, I know.
26. What kept you sane?
Jesus, Zeke, prayer, laughter and exercise. 
27. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2010.

Tomorrow is not guaranteed. Do good today. Love today. Tomorrow take care of itself. I also learned by experience how a mother's love works when you have two kids. Pure bliss!
• Happy new year! I start my vlog series tomorrow!!!