2011

The years gone by...

1. What did you do in 2011 that you'd never done before?
Left the country on water (cruise), became the owner of two ferrets, helped my Mom kick cancer's butt, shot 8 weddings over the summer, bought a hat with ear flaps, went to Vegas, ran 3 miles straight, drank sweet tea vodka.

2. Did you keep your New Years resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
I don't like New Years resolutions. No one ever keeps them.

3. Did anyone close to you give birth?
I saw so many newborns this year because of my job - some of these girls I knew before the baby, and I waited an impatiently as a new aunt for them to give birth! Closest to me was my sister-in-law who gave birth to my new niece Kinley Addison on Nov. 19th. She is such a joy to me!!

4. Did anyone close to you die?
I'm going to stick with my previous answer that death is not the only way to lose someone. I feel like I've dealt with loss and death way too much in the last few years and I'm hoping 2012 steers away from that trend!

I did lose my Grandmother over the summer, and Chase's Grandfather a week later. RIP.


5. What countries did you visit?
On our cruise, we went to Mexico (Cozumel), Belize (Belize City), Hondures (Roatan), and The Grand Caymans (Georgetown). It was AMAZING!


6. What would you like to have in 2012 that you lacked in 2011?
I would like to have clarity with what I'm going to do (career wise) when Hunter goes to kindergarten next year , a Canon 5D (one can dream...), a better way of prioritizing when family and work are colliding and a great relationship with my husband and son (we have a great family bond now, but there's always room for improvement!!).

7. What date from 2011 will remain etched upon your memory and why?
Always a bunch...

Feb. 5th - Got to see my good friend Grant again AND left COLD Colorado and headed to SUNNY Florida!
Feb. 6th - 13th - Carribean cruise with the Anderson Family. SO much fun, GREAT memories.
April 7th - Had a rough doctors appointment discussing the challenges of adding to our family, found out my Mom had found a lump on her breast.
April 23rd - Learned I would be an aunt again!
April 27th - Brought Ava (ferret #1) home!
May 6th - My Mom was diagnosed with breast cancer
June 6th - My Mom's mastectomy
June 10th -12th - Much needed getaway with my husband to Grand Lake to celebrate our anniversary and my 25th birthday.
July 15h - Brought Lily (ferret #2) home!
July 26th - Aug 9th - My sister was in town.
Aug 21st - 26th - Vaca to Las Vegas and Lake Powell
Oct 2nd - My BFF got married!
Nov 1st - Hunter's 5th Birthday!
Nov 19th - Kinley Addison Lydick was born!

Wow, that's a lot!

8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?
The success of my business, the happiness of my marriage, the strength I continue to grow.

9. What was your biggest failure?
Being too emotional about things I can not control.

10. Did you suffer illness or injury?
Nothing major, luckily.

11. What was the best thing you bought?
Chase's truck. He has waited for it for a long time, I was so happy we were finally able to get it for him.

Our Droids, because it helps all of my addictions grow, and my tablet for the same reason.

Our couch will hopefully be on this list - I SO very badly want a new couch!!!

12. Whose behavior merited celebration?
My mother - who's strength and courage in such a scary time was amazing and admirable. My husband for continuing to be a soft place for me to land.


13. Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed?
No one.

14. Where did most of your money go?
Bills.

15. What did you get really, really, really excited about?
Our cruise, our trip to Vegas/Powell, Hunter's birthday, Kinley's arrival, Christmas.

16. What song will always remind you of 2011?
Rascall Flats, Stand


17. Compared to this time last year, are you happier or sadder?
I went through a lot this past year - but I think I came out of it happier and more satisfied with my life and the direction it is heading.


ii. thinner or fatter?
Thinner

iii. richer or poorer?
Richer although it certainly doesn't seem like it.

18. What do you wish you'd done more of?
Spending time with family. They are the ones that matter most.

19. What do you wish you'd done less of?
Cleaning, editing, driving, crying

20. How will you be spending Christmas?
The 23rd will be spent with Chase's Mom, The 24th with his Dad (and the Broncos! GO DENVER!), and the 25th with my family. We also always spend New Years Eve with his Dad. I love this time of year!

22. Did you fall in love in 2011?
It never ceases to amaze me that love continually grows.

23. How many one night stands?
none

24. What was your favorite TV program(s)?
Dr. Phil, The Lying Game, Hart of Dixie, New Girl, Glee, One Tree Hill, Parenthood.

25. Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year?
Nope.

26. What was the best book you read?
I have been a slacker when it comes to reading this year. I did read The Help though, and loved it.

27. What was your greatest musical discovery?
Christina Perri

28. What did you want and get?
Chase's truck, a new tv, vacation, a few new lenses, studio equipement

29. What did you want and not get?
A puggle. A 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe. In lime green.

30. What was your favorite film of this year?
Not Breaking Dawn. That's for sure.

Harry Potter I think.

31. What did you do on your birthday?
Chase and I spent it together in Grand Lake. We relaxed, shopped, ate, and just spent time together.

32. What one thing would have made your year more satisfying?
Everything happens for a reason. I'm okay with where I am at.

33. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2011?
I've gotten a little more 12ish lately with my tights, sweater dresses and headbands.

34. What kept you sane?
Slacker and Steve, Facebook, DragonFly, Dr Phil, Baths, Sleeping, Shopping days with my friends

35. Which celebrity did you fancy the most?
Tim Tebow!!!!!!!

36. What political issue stirred you the most?
Ugh.

37. Who did you miss?
My sister. Arizona.

38. Who was the best new person you met?
Ohhh - so many! I love that I've developed friendships with so many of my clients this year! It's awesome!

39. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2011.
I get knocked down, but I get up again - ain't never gonna keep me down!

40. Quote a song lyric that sums up your year.
"On your knees you look up
Decide you've had enough
You get mad, you get strong
Wipe your hands, shake it off
Then you stand, yeah, you stand.

Every time you get up
And get back in the race
One more small piece of you
Starts to fall into place." Rascall Flats, Stand