Oh yeah, I knew that-
You mentioned it before-
I should have known it-
Sorry, I forgot.

What? No, you told me-
Heard it the first time-
Vaguely remember that-
Sorry, I forgot.

Was that the one that-
It wasn't? Coulda sworn-
Oh, well, that explains-
I forgot (again).

I thought it was the-
You know, the other-
Yeah, that one you said-
Sorry, I'm sorry.

Don't look now, but there's-
I mistook it for-
Looks like that will work-
Sorry, I missed it.

Then again, we could-
We can't? Bother it-
What if we tried this?
Sorry, I was wrong.

You know, that one thing-
The one that I wrote-
Well I'm just sorry-
For being sorry.

I am taking a leaf out of Heather's book- thank you for letting me use it, dear- and reviewing my year, because I have always admired her system of summarizing life's events. (I did modify a few of the questions.)

Here goes!

What did you do in 2009 that you'd never done before?   Went abroad with Joe; swam with and kissed a dolphin (not just on the cheek either!); made marshmallows at home (I don't recommend the results but maybe I'll give it another go); went to NYC (for my birthday); read the Harry Potter books; ate conch, ate squid (actually probably ate a bunch of new things); did an interview for an article at work; chaperoned; did an oil change on my car by accident (it's quite the tale); killed a roach; got a manicure and pedicure....I think I'd better stop there.

Did you keep your New Year's resolutions and did you make more for this year?   I don't really do resolutions. This year my goals are: get back to my normal weight, stay healthy, and buy a house.

What places did you visit?   The Berkshires, MA; Grand Providence Island, Bahamas; NYC; Lisbon NY; Ottawa ON; Ocean City, NJ; Binghamton, NY; Rochester, NY...I believe that's it.

What would you like to have in 2010 that you lacked in 2009?   Two things: health and house.

What date from 2009 will remain etched in your memory?    I am not good with dates......August 27th, Asher went home to Jesus; November 22nd, Grandma went home to Him too (and regained her memory); around December 20th, cousin Noah was taken to hospital with bleeding in his brain (praise God he is much better now), though I didn't hear of it until the 26th. 

What was your biggest achievement of the year?   Surviving.

What was your biggest failure?   Allowing myself to wallow in self-pity.

Did you suffer illness or injury?   I've already gone into all that. Hopefully that will not happen this year!

What's the best thing you bought?   I'd have to say it's a toss-up between the pedicure- I emerged with BRAND NEW FEET I swear- or finally acquiring the last few of Sayers' books. (Because Joe bought me all my favourite items.)

Whose behaviour made you appalled and distressed?   Mine, mostly. I won't name other names.

What did your money go to?   Well, most of my paycheck went into saving for a house of our own. My own personal spending money mostly went to clothes, books, makeup, and music, in that order. (Ok, makeup might actually be first. Go ahead and judge me.) Some of our combined money went into the Bahamas vacation; we really treated ourselves!

What did you get really, really excited about?   Um, ok- you guys know I am easily excited, right? If I answered this completely, you'd be bored to tears. Offhand: showing my folks around the city (and introducing them to Capogiro's!) in the spring; recently seeing my friend Rinn while she was home for the holidays; going away for a week with Joe, including air travel, exploration, and new foods; becoming an aunt for the second time; various new relationships, engagements and weddings; the latest Harry Potter film; Owl City; Phillies as World Series finalists; new ideas for recipes; reconnecting with old friends on Facebook; etc. 

What songs will always remind you of 2009?   Black Eyed Peas' "I Gotta Feeling" (go PHILLIES); Owl City "Fireflies" (my insomnia song); Beyonce's "Single Ladies" being done a million ways; Glee's performance of  "Don't Stop Believin'"; Taylor Swift's "You Belong With Me", etc.

Compared to this time last year are you:
i- happier or saddier? happier, myself; much sadder for others.
ii- fatter or thinner? much fatter. comfort foods + extended bedrest + lack of motion = chubby.
iii- richer or poorer? richer, in every way.

What do you wish you'd done more of?   Listening. Hugging. Praying. Exercising. Getting outside!

What do you wish you'd done less of?   Complaining. Eating. Crying. Procrastinating. Interrupting.

What was your favourite TV program?   Glee!!!!

What was your greatest musical discovery?   Owl City. 

What did you want and get?   Treatment; affection; new attitude; various books and clothes.

What did you want and not get?   A house!

What was your favourite film of this year?   Hmmm.....I loved Julie & Julia, and I liked the art of Avatar, but definitely Pixar's UP gets the win!

What did you do on your birthday?   Went to NYC for the day: we walked around Times Square, went to the MoMA, met up with a friend for coffee, and generally had a supercalifragilisticexpealidocious day! What shall I do this year?

What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?   Health; that said, God used my illness in many ways.

How would you describe your personal style concept in 2009?   Oops, guess I made a resolution last year. Am not French enough yet! Lots of room to continue.

Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?   Dug the dog, and Ron Weasley (in the books).

What interesting people did you meet?   There's no way I'll recall them all (sorry!): Thomasina Cat; Susan Edgar; Dr. Fabulian; Lindsey Gamble; Gina Giradi; Jonathan & Adrienne Haney; Tara J; Terina Johnson; Elizabeth Narrigan; Teresa Pegors; Keith Ross; DJ Shirey; Matthew Toland; Jonathan & Kelli Trexler; Mandy Werts; many bloggers and new-to-me authors.

What political issue stirred you the most?   Ooooooooooh man. I'd have to say healthcare, in all its iterations.

Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2009:   I'll eventually post the essay I wrote about what I've learned through Lyme. Summary: God is good and He provideth strength & peace.

Soli Deo Gloria!