2011 Review

1. What did you do in 2011 that you’d never done before? I wrote an eBook and started my own Media Consulting Business.

2. Did you keep your new year’s resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
 I don't do resolutions but I did a vlog series called A Resolution Worth Keeping where I shared a few of the areas worth improving. I can say that by the grace of God I am still making progress.

3. Did anyone close to you give birth?
 Yes, my older sister. I have a gorgeous niece!
4. Did anyone close to you die?
 Yes, we said goodbye to Ms. Minnie.
5. What countries did you visit? Unfortunately, none.
6. What would you like to have in 2012 that you lacked in 2011? Because of our recent move, I am looking for mentors as well as friends. I appreciate your prayers in that area.
7. What dates from 2011 will remain etched upon your memory, and why? My last Sunday at New Covenant Church. That community means so much to my family and I. Saying goodbye was difficult but it was also the plan of God for us. My N.C. family is forever branded in my heart and soul.
8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?
 Personally I was blessed to make a smooth transition from NC to TX. It was important to me that my family felt like our nest was cozy during this peculiar time in life.
9. What was your biggest failure? Not being able to forgive quicker.
10. Did you suffer illness or injury? No, thanks be to God.
11. What was the best thing you bought? Whatever I bought doesn't compare to the awesome gift my husband gave me this year.
12. Where did most of your money go? Giving and debt reduction.
13. What did you get really excited about? I often get very excited about my husband's and kid's birthdays and achievements. I am thankful to God for allowing us to enjoy abundant life.
14. What song will always remind you of 2011? Faith, Faith, Faith ( a song my son learned a church).
15. Compared to this time last year, are you:

• happier or sadder? Happier
• thinner or fatter? Pregnant
• richer or poorer? Richer because knowing Christ gives me true wealth.
16. What do you wish you’d done more of?
 Forgive quicker.
17. What do you wish you’d done less of?
 Worry.
18. How did you spend Christmas? At home with my awesome family.
19. What was your favorite TV program? 60 Minnutes

20. What were your favorite books of the year? The Holy Bible and The Help.

21. What was your favorite music from this year?
 I have to say that all the songs that Zeke wrote for Dorinda Clark-Cole's new project: This is Why, Holy One and We Believe.
22. What were your favorite films of the year? The Help
23. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you? I had the honor to have lunch with my mentor, Dr. Shirley Harvey, at Chelsea's Tea Room in Asheville and I celebrated with my family the rest of the day.
24. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying? My year was pretty awesome but less worry and anxiety always adds to the satisfaction level.
25. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2011? Close to Non-existent. I didn't pay as much attention to fashion til July. Now that I am expecting I get to change my concept a bit.
26. What kept you sane? Jesus, Zeke, prayer, laughter and exercise.
27. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2011.
 There is freedom in trusting God with all my heart and not leaning unto my own understanding. I also learned that God has amazing plans for me and He is able to use me for His glory where I am. Another lesson learned is that there is power in contentment. I could go on and on. This was an amazing year of learning and I am thankful.
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