end of 2011 survey

I stole this from my Sister-in-Law’s blog, but I don’t think she’ll mind. Thanks Brandi!

1. What did you do in 2011 that you’d never done before?

Celebrated 1 year sober!; fended for myself/ourselves during 2 major storms/power outages; learned how to work a toilet without power and water; had and became well versed in medical procedures that I knew nothing about before; decided to do what was best for me, even if it wasn’t what I wanted to do and took a LONG break from trying to get pregnant; gave myself shots for multiple reasons; watched Food Network all the way to FL on a plane in real time (Thank you JetBlu!!); GOT PREGNANT; allowed Brett to pamper me; saying I was going to cut back on Christmas prep and actually do it; became Godparents; saw and heard our babies heartbeats!

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

I didn’t make any resolutions last year or this year. I don’t really do resolutions. I’m just focusing on having 2 healthy babies and a stress and drama free pregnancy.

3. Did anyone close to you give birth?

My cousin, my sister-in-law, Brett’s childhood bff and a close family friend…..all of who will be wonderful sources of information for us!

4. Did anyone close to you die?

Brett’s uncle passed away in November

5. What countries did you visit?

Do the countries in Epcot count?!?! :D

6. What would you like to have in 2012 that you didn’t have in 2011?

Our babies!!!

7. What dates from 2011 will be etched upon your memory, and why?

November 29^th, the day we found out we were finally pregnant!

8. What was your biggest achievement of this year?

Overcoming all of my fears with the fertility treatments; finally putting myself first when needed 

9. What was your biggest failure?

Not saving money like I should have

10. Did you suffer illness or injury?

Not really, a few colds here and there but nothing big

11. What was the best thing you bought?

The overnight Valentine’s Weekend getaway with Brett

12. Whose behavior merited celebration?

My husband, beyond a shadow of a doubt, as been my rock throught all of the hardships this year. My parents have been amazing support and my in-laws need a shout out too!!

13. Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed?

Anyone who protests at a soldier’s funeral

14. Where did most your money go?

Bills

15. What did you get really, really, really excited about?

Getting my one year coin; telling everyone we were pregnant

16. What song will always remind you of 2011?

Party Rock Anthem

17. Compared to this time last year, are you: a) happier or sadder? b) thinner or fatter? c) richer or poorer?

Happier: yes
Thinner: nope
Richer: not money ways but certainly in other ways

18. What do you wish you’d done more of?

Relaxing and letting thing happen as they were supposed to

19. What do you wish you’d done less of?

STRESSING!!! Still working on that one

20. How did you spend Christmas?

Christmas Eve Eve was spent with The Gang and everyone’s kids; Christmas Eve was spent with my parents, just hanging out with dinner; Christmas day was our usual….breakfast at my parents, lunch at Brett’s parents and dinner at my aunt and uncle’s

21. Did you fall in love with 2011?

I’m seeing a wonderful side of both my husband and my parents as they transform into Dad and Grandparents which makes me so happy!

22. What was your favorite TV program?

American Horror Story; ANTM

23. Do you hate anyone now that you didn’t hate this time last year?

Not hate…..disappointed in, but not hate

24. What was the best book you read?

Where The Heart Is – Billie Letts and Into The Storm – Suzanne Brockmann (both re-reads)

25. What was your greatest musical discovery?

Adele

26. What did you want and get?

To be pregnant and healthy!

27. What did you want and not get?

To buy a house (we’re working on it for 2012!)

28. What was your favorite film of 2011?

Fast Five

29. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?

33 and Brett and I were lucky enough to go to Disney for my birthday this year!!! LOVED IT!!!!

30. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?

Yes, being wealthy would have been great!

31. How would you describe your personal fashion concept of 2011?

Classic

32. What kept you sane?

Brett, my parents, my family and my friends

33. What political issue stirred you the most?

New York allows same sex marriage June 2011

34. Who did you miss?

Mike Fiereck....I miss him all the time

35. Who was the best new person you met?

Allison, baby Ryan and Miss Emily

36. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2011.

Your time will come.

37. Quote a song lyric that sums up your year.

‎”I will survive.”