2009 in review

What did you do in 2009 that you'd never done before?
Sold 1/2 of all my furniture and moved my family into a 2 bedroom apartment in order to save money and pay of debt!


Did you keep your new years' resolutions?
? I can not even remember what it was! I am sure it was an attempt to loose weight or something. so no.

What are some of your resolutions for 2010?
Get 100% out of credit card debt and re prioritize my life.

Did anyone close to you give birth?
No

Did anyone close to you die?
Coreys grandma Dalebout

What countries did you visit?
Do people usually visit more than one in a year? I visited the United states, and did not go farther than Utah. HAHA!

What would you like to have in 2010 that you lacked in 2009?
A better sence of balance. No debt, and $ saved and hopefully a house!!

What date from 2009 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
Steve getting of the airplane fro his mission! He looked great we were all soooo EXCITED we totally overwhelmed him and the look on his face was as if he just stepped into the twilight zone.
Ethan got baptized 12/19/09 It was so special to see him get baptized, he was so happy.

What was your biggest achievement of the year?
Loosing weight.

What was your biggest failure?
Gaining it ALL back, plus a little more.... grrrr!

Did you suffer illness or injury?
We have had a pretty good year. No one in the family got very sick beyond the usual! :)

What was the best thing you bought?
The dresser for my bedroom set. We have been waiting to buy it for like 2 years! our room is now complete!

Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed?
Probably my own. I hate how I am so impatient sometimes. And also my crazy 2 year old who loves to scream and throw fits...IT's lovely.

Where did most of your money go?
Costco.... I swear I can't leave that place with less than $300 worth of stuff.

What did you get really, really, really excited about?
Steve coming home, Getting out of debt, Ethan getting baptized, going to Disneyland, Wii for Christmas for the kids, Paying of 2 of 4 credit cards.

What song will always remind you of 2009?
'rockstar' by Pink. My and the kids rock out to it in the car. "So what what! Im still a rock star, I've got my rock moves....." it's totally awesome.

Compared to this time last year, are you: much happier, richer, nicer?
I would say this, yes and no. I am not going to lie. The prospects of where we will be this time NEXT year make me happy but having 6 people and one dog in this apartment makes us all a little crowded, stressed and not so nice sometimes. As far as Richer! I alway feel rich in my many blessings. I was blessed with a prompting that has helped us get financially fit and that makes me feel Rich & happy!


What do you wish you'd done more of?
Outings with the kids. I felt like the summer was a blur and we did not do a whole lot.

What do you wish you'd done less of?
Staying up late, computer, Eating, yelling..... {it's 2 am and I am on the computer, see}

How did you spend Christmas?
WE stayed here and My dad and step mom came out as well as Coreys parents. We went to Jess and chads for Christmas eve and spent the day at Aunt Kristens. It was great. THe kids had a wonderful christmas and Corey worked as usual, but it was overall very nice and relaxing.

Did you fall in love in 2009?
Yes! with my dear hubby of 12 years! he is amazing.

What was your favorite TV program?

I just LOVE LOVE LOVE reality t.v. like wife swap, nanny 911 and clean house. I suspect it is because watching other peoples drama/naughty kids/messy house makes me feel much better about my own!! hehehe. I also really like Grays anatomy, so you think you can dance, and american idol. I don't watch much t.v. otherwise

What was the best book you read this year?
fly lady, and The millionaire next door.

What did you want and get?
AN I MAC and CS4.... because my husband is a ROCKSTAR!

What were your favorite films of this year?
My sisters keeper, avatar, and star trek, I also really liked Harry potter, becasue the visual effects and the beauty of the cinematography was amazing!

What were your least favorite films of this year?
Sereioulsy, Christmas Carol in 3D. it was so disapointing.

What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
WOW! I can't even remember, I am trying to forget I am in my 30's now. I was 31.

What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
If there was a flipping 3 bedroom appartment available any where but the Ghetto!

How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2009?
well...started to fit into my skinny jeans. bought some cute stuff, went back into my fat pants and have been living in my gym clothes for the past 2 months. GREAT... if I am not careful I will show up on what not to wear!

What kept you sane?
reading, working out, talking to my hubby. but I am not sure I am sane.

Who did you miss?
My family. I did not see much of them this year :(

Who was the best new person (people) you met?
I will have to think on that some more.


Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2009.
"Some people sit and dream of success.... while others WAKE UP go out and WORK HARD for it!"

What are you most excited for in 2010?
WE will be 100% out of credit card debt by March!!! I am doing a fun workshop for photography in March. We have a few fun vacations planned, and I am sosososossoooo excited about starting to look for a house this time next year.

What are you least excited for in 2010?
The apartment

What a fun look back on the year. This is actually good for the record books. I have a bunch of back posting to do that I am hoping to get working on soon.

My New years resolutions for the year are:

*me NOT on a diet. I just want to be healthier and love my self.
*of course the financial debt goals
*prioritizing my time and making every day count