I found this fun meme from my friend Erin, who found it from my other friend, Lorie, who found out about it at Sandier Pastures…confused yet?
So out with the old and in with the new. Here is a breakdown of 2010 for me. If you like this meme, make sure you join in and link up at Sandier Pastures!
1. What did you do in 2010 that you hadn’t done before?
I went to several blogger events, and even visited Washington State.
2. Did anyone close to you give birth?
My good friend Christine’s daughter, Sami, had a baby girl!
3. Did anyone close to you die?
My husband’s grandpa passed away, and my mom’s best friend, Martha, and an old family friend (Buzz) – the funniest man ever. I miss them all dearly.
4. Did you travel? Where did you go?
Let’s see – I did quite a bit of traveling! I went to Oregon (twice), Washington (once), and to La Jolla, Laguna Beach, Manhattan Beach, Santa Cruz, and Monterey
5. Best thing you bought?
iPad! Yep – I couldn’t help myself and had to have one.
6. Where did most of your money go?
Property taxes, homeowners and floor insurance. Oh, and car insurance. After my son’s car accident, our rates skyrocketed.
7. What do you wish you had done more of?
More time offline – more time listening to others.
8. What do you wish you had done less of?
Being online. That is another goal of mine for 2011 – to shut down the computer more often.
9. What kept you sane?
Friends…definitely friends.
10. What drove you mad?
I was using a browser that kept crashing on me – it totally drove me mad.
11. What made you celebrate?
My husbands promotion at work, and my daughter graduating 8th grade on the honor roll
12. What made you sad?
The deaths of those I loved.
13. How was your birthday this year?
Pretty mellow. I actually don’t remember – how sad is that?
14. What political issue stirred you the most this year?
I try to steer clear from politics, thank you very much.
15. Were you in love in 2010?
Absolutely – I am always in love with my wonderful husband.
16. What would you like to have in 2011 that you didn’t have this year?
My sanity 🙂
17. What date from 2010 will be etched in your memory and why?
I am lucky if I remember yesterday…
18. What song will remind you of 2010?
“Need You Now” – Lady Antebellum. I don’t know why, it’s just a beautiful song.
19. Compared to this time last year are you happier?
Yes – much!
20. Biggest achievement this year?
My blog has grown quite a bit – I work hard on it, and it is nice to have some good opps come my way.
21. Biggest disappointment this year?
I can’t think of anything.
22. What is the one thing that would have made you more satisfied?
More romantic trips with my husband
23. Best new person you met this year?
Erin Cox – my buddy from Slice o’ Heaven. We have talked on Skype for a couple of years, but we finally got to meet in person!
24. A valuable life lesson you learned this year?
Hang out with people who treat you fairly.
25. How was your health in 2010?
So-so. I have a few issues, but I am getting older, after all.
26. Did you keep your new years’ resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
Not really, however, I do have some simpler ones for 2011.
27. What countries did you visit?
Just the good ol’ U S of A
28. What would you like to have in 2011 that you lacked in 2010?
More alone time with my husband.
29. Did you suffer hardship in 2010?
No, thank goodness.
30. Whose behavior merited celebration?
My daughter – she graduated 8th grade, and is just an amazing child. She gets good grades in school, is respectful and just a wonderful human being.
31. Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed?
I can’t think of anything.
32. What did you get really, really, really excited about?
33. Compared to this time last year, are you:
i. happier or sadder? Happier
ii. thinner or fatter? Thinner
iii. richer or poorer? Richer
34. How did you spend the New Year’s?
At home – sleeping I think.
35. How many one-night stands?
Ummm none. I would be in big trouble!
36. What was your favorite TV program?
The Bachelor
37. Do you hate anyone now that you didn’t hate this time last year?
Nah – I don’t really hate anyone.
38. What was the best book you read?
Ummm…I need to start reading more books. Sad, right?
39. What was your greatest musical (re)discovery?
Kings of Leon – they rock!
40. What did you want and get?
iPad, new couches, and my husband got promoted to Captain (so proud of him!)
41. What did you want and not get?
Camaro! But that was more of a joke than anything.
42. What was your favorite film that you watched this year?
Pearl Harbor. I realize it’s an older film, but it was my first time seeing it.
43. What one experience do you never want to repeat from this year?
Getting the phone call from my son that he had been in a car accident that totaled his car. Luckily he escaped unhurt.
44. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2010?
Comfy – I am a stay-at-home mom…need I say more?
45. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
Hmmm – I don’t have a good answer for this.
46. Who did you miss?
My mom. I miss her every single day. November 2010 marked the 4-year anniversary of her passing away. I also miss my friend Julie, whom I don’t get to see often enough.
47. Quote that sums up your year:
I have no answer for this – sorry
48. Was 2010 a good year for you?
Yes, I have to say it was pretty good!
49. What was your favorite moment of the year?
My daughter graduating from 8th grade, and starting high school
50. What was your least favorite moment of the year?
My son’s car accident
51. Where were you when 2010 began?
In my house
52. Who were you with?
My husband, son and daughter
53. Do you have a new year’s resolution for 2011?
To stop cussing out other drivers 🙂
54. What was your favorite month of 2010?
July – my husband and I celebrated 15 years of marriage.
55. What was your favorite song in 2010?
I think I already answered this above…but “Need You Now”. Oh I also like “Somewhere with you” – Kenny Chesney
56. What was your favorite record from 2010?
Lady Antebellum
57. How many concerts did you see in 2010?
None, unfortunately.
58. Did you drink a lot of alcohol in 2010?
Nope – very few actually
59. Did you do a lot of drugs in 2010?
None at all
60. How many people did you sleep with in 2010?
Just one – my husband
61. Did you do anything you are ashamed of this year?
Nope
62. What was the worst lie someone told you in 2010?
I can’t think of any.
63. Did you treat somebody badly in 2010?
No – I try to treat everyone fairly, always
64. Did somebody treat you badly in 2010?
No.
65. What was your most embarrassing moment of 2009?
2009 or 2010? Gee, I am never embarrassed. RIGHT!
66. If you could go back in time to any moment of 2010 and change something, what would it be?
My son wouldn’t have been in his car accident.
67. What are you most looking forward to in 2011?
New things on my blog, making new friends, and seeing what is in store!
22 Responses
Great answers 🙂 I love that you didn’t list ANY embarrassing moments and I listed three. See how that works?! Sheesh 😉 Have a good New Year friend! Love ya!
Like a Christmas newsletter–only more revealing 😉
Thank you Jackie – I do too! Have a wonderful new year 🙂
I want an iPad so bad!! I guess I was naughty this year. Santa didn’t bring me one! 🙁
Oh no! And shame on you 🙂 Maybe you will win one in 2011 – let’s say that!
Happy New Year!
The only part that made me sad was when I learned you did not read (dramatic gasp in horror!). Steve bought me an iPad and I never use it, however the twins LOVE it.
May 2011 bring even greater happiness, peace, and balance.
I forgot to add Congrats to SC and SG and SG looks just like her mum, absolutely lovely!
Ooooh an iPad – that is very cool! You really should start using it – or play games with me on it. Words with Friends and Scramble are ones we can play together : )
I hope you have a wonderful new year too, my friend!
Honestly I do not have the time to use another electrical device. I shall let the twins continue to enjoy it. I just wasted 3 hours with the phone company trying to ditch my Blackberry for a lower tech phone. Clearly they are not accustom to people wanting to go from a “smartphone” to a “dumbphone”. 😀
LOL. Well sometimes smartphones aren’t all they are cracked up to be! It’s okay to “dumb down” sometimes 🙂
Sounds like a pretty nice year, aside from your son’s accident. I’m glad he wasn’t hurt.
I felt that way when my step-son was in a wreck that totalled the car we gave him a few years back, but luckily it wasn’t his fault, and praise God he only had a stiff neck for a couple of days along with a small headache.
I think that it’s wonderful your daughter graduated the eighth grade on the honor roll.
Well a very happy and blessed 2011 the whole year through to you and your whole family.
Oh I’m so sorry your step-son had an accident too. It is so scary, and such a helpless feeling. Thanks for commenting – have a wonderful new year!
Thank you for answering the meme! Now that you mentioned Lady Antebelum, yeah, I love them in 2010 and their song I need you now totally rocked.
Sorry your son had an accident.
Your daughter is beautiful.
My meme post is right here, with the linky too in case some of your friends want to play and link up: http://www.sandierpastures.com/blogging/memes/the-year-that-was-2010.html
You are most welcome – it was a blast answering the questions! Thank you for doing the meme!
I’m so glad you decided to do this meme! I love all your answers and remember a lot of what you talked about… I was so worried when your son was in the car accident, I loved all your trips, and laughed at the video of you & Erin’s feet at Great Wolf Lodge. ..
I am so proud of your beautiful daughter and love the relationship you have with her. One of my favorite posts is of you and her making s’mores with the lighter – too funny!
I wish you all the best for the new year: love, laughter, prosperity and good health!
You are just too sweet! Yeah that video was classic…seriously. I wish you the best in the new year too, I just adore you 🙂
i love reading these!! Except for some questions NO ONE would answer. C’mon…1 night stands and drugs? LOL. OK, well, maybe it is just me!
Girl, you sound SO easy going!
What stood out most…how much you love your family, are proud of them, dont hold resentments and are obviously friendly and are grateful for what you have. I think your fam must be proud of you too, Jennifer!
Hope 2011 is equally as great, minus the accident and plus more time with your sweetie. I feel the same way…
You are just the sweetest – your comments always put a big smile on my face. Thank you! I hope you have a wonderful new year too!
So glad 2010 is over. I’m ready for 2011
Great meme! I need to do this since I have yet to truly take stock of the past year.
Much netter than my year I must say and so glad you go to go to so many wonderful places and you are lucky to have such a wonderful daughter. Mine is 14 and is a terror right now LOL Wishing you many wonderful blessings to come your way in 2011 🙂
Ugh I don’t envy you with the terror lol. Hopefully it will get better soon. I worry that my daughter may “change”…it’s scary stuff!