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One Thing .....

that makes you smile: Aidan's giggle

that makes you cry: failing

that you love to do on the weekends: sleep in

that you do for only yourself: read

that you have in your underwear drawer that's NOT underwear: a teeshirt

that you do before going to sleep: read, sometimes have a snack

that you do within the first 15 minutes after waking: try to go back to sleep

that's in your purse: wallet

that you actually LIKE to clean: I don't mind doing laundry. Putting it away is what sucks.

that you DETEST cleaning: dishes

that other people would find odd about you: when I'm relaxing, I rub my feet together

that you would buy if I handed you a $100 bill: dunno

that you feel you HAVE to do before you die: travel to Europe

1. What is your dream job? My dream job would consist of being a successful and gainful writer and editor. I'd be able to work from home for the most part, but I'd love to be able to give talks, be on panels, or do interviews. I actually love the work I do now, but it's not quite fruitful enough. I need more of it.

2. What fulfills you? My family, reading a good book, hanging out with good friends, yummy food

3. What's your greatest fear? Dying

4. What do you want more of in life? Money, fun experiences

5. What is your greatest accomplishment? Aidan

6. What are you ashamed of? My lack of motivation

7. What makes you sad? Mean-spiritedness, selfishness

8. What's the hardest thing you’ve experienced? Moving to Chicago and leaving Aidan in Ohio

9. What's great about you? I don't know. Anyone care to chime in?

10. Who are you? I am a mom, a wife, a dreamer

11. What/Who inspires you? Good books inspire me, especially ones written by Sarah Dessen.

Current Mood: sick

Found this one and couldn't pass it up. :)

In 2011, I gained new friendships, new experiences, and a bigger appreciation for online shopping, ebates, and free shipping. A new kitty cat family member.

I lost a lot of free time due to the job I was working.

I stopped letting people walk over me (as much).

I started being more honest and assertive. I started taking better care of myself, rather than sacrificing my sanity for everyone else (see previous point).

I was hugely satisfied by my getting more involved in the Moksha Yoga community. I need and want to do even more in 2012.

And frustrated by: the job that I finally left.

I am so embarrassed that I ...

Once again, I read a lot of books. Also did not finish writing my own book. Dammit.

Once again, I did not stick to a solid workout plan, or practice yoga consistently. Finish writing a novel.

The biggest physical difference between me last December and this December is I suspect I weigh more, and my hair is a lot longer/bigger.

The biggest psychological difference between me last December and this December is I am definitely more of a "cranky old person." I couldn't care less about partying and all that stuff anymore. Give me my computer or a good book, a candy bar, a glass of Kool-Aid, and a couple cats purring close by and I'm happy.

I loved spending time with my friends. With Aidan. At Moksha.

Why did I spend even two minutes

I should have spent more time with Aidan the summer of 2011. Writing.

I regret buying a few items of clothing.

I will never regret buying my Disney Designer Princess dolls. My trips to Disney World. Gifts for everyone I love even though with that money I could have saved and saved and saved even more.

I worry and procrastinate way too much

I didn’t write or exercise enough.

The sounds of women in high heels at Target, or the sounds of ANYONE chewing, and the traffic in Chicago drove me crazy.

The most relaxing place I went was probably one of the many spas I went to for massages.

Why did I go to Old Navy so much? Oh yeah, because their clothes are cheap and cute.

The best thing I did for someone else was leave that job.

The best thing I did for myself was leave that job.

The best thing someone did for me be there for me, and be real. Support me, stand by me, take care of me. Thanks, Adam. :)

The one thing I’d like to do again, but do it better is try to write a novel. This time I'd like to SUCCEED. We'll see how THAT goes. :-\

Current Mood: thoughtful

I can’t complain. 2011 was a pretty good year for me. I got to do some neat things, go to neat places, and meet cool people (like Weird Al Yankovic!). I was introduced to new music, made some crazy life-changing choices, and did some neat things. I got to meet my Plurk friends Jon & Rho, I had the chance to see my favorite author Sarah Dessen (and she totally recognized me!), I got to see SJ Tucker loads of times, and I got to eat a lot of sushi!

The easiest way to recap is to do a survey. I know how much you guys love those. Feel free to steal and do it yourself.

Was 2011 a good year for you?
For the most part, yes!

What did you do in 2011 that you’d never done before?
- attended Musecon
- rode a horse

- pet a giraffe

- purchased exercise equipment
- got a passport
- Pilates reformer
- Capeoira
- got a facial
- lipolaser

Did anyone close to you give birth?
A lot of my friends had babies or are pregnant,
but I can’t say anyone particularly close to me.

Did anyone close to you die?
My aunt Lue passed away during the summer.

What countries did you visit?
None.

What date from 2011 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
August 5, 2011. I took my life back.
…and a giant leap of faith.

What was your biggest achievement of the year?
Getting into better shape.

What was your biggest failure?
Didn’t complete writing a novel. Boo.
Also falling back out of shape. Ha.

Did you suffer illness or injury?
Mostly colds.
Had an incident in April that I thought might be gallbladder related,
but it was just gastritis.

Where did most of your money go?
Disney trips, dolls, clothes, sushi, gifts

What song will always remind you of 2011?
Nataraj (Dancing in the Flames) by Suzanne Sterling
Come Down by Ginger Doss

What do you wish you’d done more of?
- writing
- yoga

What do you wish you’d done less of?
Working. I worked way too many hours at Schawk.

What was your greatest musical discovery?
Ginger Doss
Bekah Kelso

What did you want and get?
- new camera
- Disney trips
- passport
- exercise bike
- books

What did you want and not get?
- MORE AIDAN TIME (there is never enough)
- a treadmill (our apartment is too small for such things)
- a trip out of the country

What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
I turned 37. I spent the day with my family and ate
food from Harold’s Chicken Shack.

What kept you sane?
Reading. Lots of reading.
My family. My kitty cats.
Jen and Amy and our email chain.

Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
Matt Smith

What political issue stirred you the most?
Anything that had to do with women’s reproductive rights

Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2011:
Having a lot of money isn’t everything.
It HELPS.
But when making the money
is costing your health, family time,
and sanity,
then it’s time to rethink some things.
So I did.

How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2011?
Sweaters and jeans, or tee-shirts and jeans, or hoodies and jeans.
Grey long-sleeved tee-shirts.
Sometimes a cute skirt with boots.
Long, hippy skirts or dresses.

What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
I love that I can’t think of an answer to this question.

Quote a song lyric that sums up your year:
Magic touched my life again
in a single breath
shining in your eyes
like a firefly
and a moment of revelation
–Ginger Doss

(Originally posted at http://anywhere-is.net. Comment here or there.)

Worst Christmas song?
Let It Snow.
No. Just no.
Let’s NOT let snow come anywhere near me.
Ever.

If you were a Christmas character, who would you be?
Gosh, I have no idea.
Wow, did I really just write “gosh”?

What type of decoration should stop being made?
None of the decorations bother me too much.

Tastiest holiday treat?
Cookies.
All the cookies.
Mmm, cookies.

Favorite pop culture/stereotypical Christmas icon?
Santa Claus.

Know how to make cookies/brownies/cake from scratch?
I can make cookies from scratch.
That doesn’t mean I do it often.

Ever cut your mouth on a candy cane/candy?
No.
Because I don’t eat candy canes.

What other culture would you like to experience Christmas with?
I’ve never given this any thought.
It’s a good question.
Maybe Germany.

What kind of pattern/pictures do you like on your wrapping paper?
Whimsical 60s style ornaments.
Candy canes.
Candy cane stripes.
Snowmen.
Plaid.

Three best things about Christmas?
The anticipation.
Being with loved ones.
Presents and food.

Candy cane or peppermint patties?
Peppermint patties.

Sugar or gingerbread cookies?
Sugar.
All day, every day.

Tinsel or beaded strands?
I grew up using tinsel/garland strands.
Then I switched to beads.
I don’t use strands any more.

Flashing or still lights?
Still.

Wreaths or mistletoe/holly?
Wreaths.

Rudolph or Frosty?
Rudolph.

Stockings or presents?
Both!
Stockings for all the little things.
And candy.
Presents for everything else.

Cookies & milk or letter to Santa?
Both.
Although I’d prefer to leave Santa juice
rather than milk.

Christmas Eve or Christmas Day?
Both days are special.
Christmas Eve, to prep for the Big Day.
Christmas Day, because it’s Christmas Day.

Cards or emails?
Cards.
I love mailing off all those smooth envelopes.
I love opening my mailbox and finding it stuffed
with cards and letters.
I get more than 100 emails a day.
It’s nice to get something in the *real* mail
from time to time.

This is the last of the Christmas surveys. Feel free to do this survey on your blog as well, but please comment and let me know so I can come check it out.

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