2006 in Review

So I stole this idea from Alison..... who stole it from Heather......... you get the idea........

2006 in Review

What did you do in 2006 that you'd never done before? - Ran my first 10km race, did a Missions trip.

Did you keep new year's resolutions and will you make more next year? - I don't make them, but I always endeavour to get back into shape after Christmas. Which I ALWAYS allow myself to enjoy to the fullest in the culinary department if you know what I mean.

Did anyone close to you give birth? - Yep! Aria was born to Alison & Leon in March, Tatum was born to Joel & Tania in March and Jack was born to Anna and Mike in December. Sorry if I missed any :(

Did anyone close to you die? - No

What countries did you visit? - U.S.A. and Mexico.

What would you like to have in 2007 that you lacked in 2006? - Less time working, more time with my children.

What dates from 2006 will remain etched in your memory and why? - I am the worst person to ask this - I would like to say the dates of my niece and nephew's birth but I've already forgotten what date Tatum was born. Trust me - I HAVE A BAD MEMORY. But June for my missions trip to Mexico. Mind boggling sights and scenes.

What was your biggest achievement of the year? - Probably the 10km. I'm not usually very good at self-motivation.

What were your biggest failures this year? - Wasting time.

Did you suffer illness or injury? - No, thank the Lord.

What was the best thing you bought? - A new house and all of the fun toys to go in it.

Whose behaviour merited celebration? - Anna's for giving birth.

Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed? - No comment.

What did you spend most of your spare cash on? - Hmmm..... shoes ????? No actually (see Vicki!) - house stuff.

What did you get really, really excited about? - The trip to Disneyland.

What song will always remind you of 2006? -

Compared to this time last year are you happier or sadder? - Happier, more fulfilled with each year.

Thinner or fatter? - I think the same.

Richer or poorer? - DEFINITELY poorer! (still own 2 houses, waiting for the sale of one of them)

What do you wish you'd done more of? - Giving.

What do you wish you'd done less of? - Working!

Did you fall in love in 2006? - Over and over again with the 3 roomates in my home!

How many one-night-stands? - Well, I once this year dreamt I had a one-night stand..... turns out it was with Darrell !!!!!! (I'm sure psychologists would have a field day with that one......)

What was your favorite TV programme? - ER

Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year? - No, never.

What was the last book you read? - Ugh......errr......sorry, don't remember.

What was your greatest musical discovery? - My son has rhythm with his new drum kit!

Greatest concert of 2006? - Bryan Adams

What did you want and get? - A New Kitchen (well, will get....)

What did you want and not get? - Under-tile heating in the kitchen and the extra prep sink. ALMOST had em.......

What was your favourite film this year? - Rarely go to movies, not even sure if I saw one in the theatre in 2006.

What did you do on your birthday and how old are you? - Had a wonderful birthday brunch with my family, my in-laws and niece at John's Place. Darrell invited some friends over in the evening and had a divine chocolate fudge cake. I'm 36.

What one thing would've made your year immeasurably more satisfying? - Is it too shallow to say winning the lottery? Because honestly, it would have saved us a lot of headaches :)

How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2006? - Accessories, Accessories, Accessories.

What kept you sane? - Prayer. Darrell. Zachary and Brooklyn.

What political issue has stirred you the most? - The Poor.

Who did you miss? - My Mum while she was working in Mexico. My family in Alberta and Leon and Alison once they moved. And of course all of my friends who were already in other provinces (Come Back........)

Who was the best new person you met this year? - Wow. We can only pick one? Luke and Helena.