Friday, January 1, 2010

2009 in Review

I stole this idea from Dana. She's done it for the past couple of years.

What did you do in 2009 that you've never done before? Chemistry, got to go all over New England, experienced many things that I can't remember right now and lots more.

Did you keep your New Year's resolution and will you make one for this year? No. Probably not.

Did anyone close to you give birth? No, but my two cousins are going to have kids soon

Did anyone close to you die? Thank goodness, no.

What countries did you visit? Middle Earth, Paris, The land of Oz, England, and many other countries

What date from 2009 will remain etched upon your memory? March 18th or something like that, New Year's Eve, different nights driving with Hannah, lunch times with Madi, Alex, Anna, and Margret, and lots of others

What would you like to have in 2010 that you lacked in 2009? Wisdom, and whole lot more trust.

What's your biggest achievement this year? hmmm, well that would be bragging wouldn't it? Well, I would have to say that I'm still alive.

Biggest failure? doubting

Did you suffer illness or injury? Yes, I got to go to the ER in Boston because I smashed my hand in between a truss stack and a door frame. That was fun.

What was the last thing you bought? Food of some kind I think

Whose behavior merited celebration? Anna, Elizabeth, Dana, Hannah,

Where did most of your money go? Shining Light, Starbucks, Shining Light, gifts

What did you really get excited about? The fact that I'm close to getting my permit, getting a fluffy chair and several pillows, Shining Light tour, seeing Elizabeth, and having Dana and Hannah home

What song will remind you of 2009? "Never let Go" by Matt Redman, , Um whatever songs Hannah and I would listen to on the radio

Compared to this time last year, are you happier or sadder? Happier. Much happier.

What do you wish you'd done more of? Journaling, keeping my room clean

What do you wish you'd done less of? loosing my cool

What was your favorite TV show? Top Chef, The Amazing Race

What was the best book you read? my answer is, do you want me to pick a favorite star in the heavens? I have several!

What was your best musical discovery? Owl City, Skillet

What did you want and got? Pens, Cd's, clothes, Starbucks, a good first half of the school year

What movies did you see in cinema? Race to Witch Mountain, and probably others but I can't think of them.

What did you do on your birthday? How old did you turn? I don't think I did much and I turned 15

What one thing would have made this year more satisfying? If I had a better start of the year.

How would you describe your personal fashion? My own. Not much change and I'm happy with it for now

What kept you sane? friends in general, and books, and the book of Proverbs

Who was the best new person you met? Worldview staff, Worldview small group people, and new Shining Light people

What was a valuable lesson you've learned? Romans 11:18 "...If you do, consider this: You do not support the root, but the root supports you."