2010 Survey

Here's my 2009 version.

In 2010:

Did you do something you would never do?

I adopted 2 cats – didn’t think I was ever a cat person until I adopted the first one.

Did you keep any New Year's Resolutions?

I never make any so nothing to keep.

Did anyone close to you give birth?

My niece Wynne had a cute son, Chris.

Did anyone close to you die?

No, thank heavens.

Did you visit any countries?

Yes – Mexico.

What would you like to have in 2011 that you lacked in 2010?

A child of my own.

Will any date from 2010 stay etched in your memory forever?

March 12, 2010 – my surgery; March 30, 2010 – Emma’s adoption date and the date she came home with us; October 16, 2010 – Buster’s adoption date, October 20, 2010 – Buster came home with us. November 1, 2010 – the SF Giants won the World Series championship.

What was your biggest achievement of 2010?

I cannot think of anything.

What was your biggest failure?

Unable to lose weight and conceive.

Did you suffer illness or injury?

Low iron level and Vitamin D deficiency – I need to get more sun .

What was the best thing you bought in 2010?

The trip to Cancun was a great deal and I enjoyed it.

Did your behaviour changed over the year?

I became more whiny 

Where did you spend most of your money?

Fixing the house, we got new front door.

Are you happier than this time last year?

I can’t say.

What song will remind you of 2009?

Nothing comes to mind.

What do you wish you would have done more of?

Diet and exercise.

What do you wish you would have done less of?

Being surly and grumpy.

What did/will you do for Christmas 2010?

Same thing every year, a day with family.

Did you fall in love in 2010?

Yes, I fell in love with watching baseball and the Giants again.

Did you get your heart broken in 2010?

Nope.

Favorite TV program of 2010?

Castle, No Ordinary Family, The Good Wife.

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

No.

What was the best book you read and/or movie you saw?

I haven’t read a book this year – or haven’t finished reading them. Movies? The Boy In A Striped Pajama was memorable. So was Harry Potter.

What was your greatest discovery?

Northern California is teeming with small towns that are worth visiting. And I will this year.

What did you do on your birthday and how old were you?

A lady never divulge her age. Against any big to-do, I suggested we take a day off to drive around Sonoma Coast, stopping at sights every so often, then visiting Fort Ross and 2 more regional parks. It was a gloomy August day, but fruitful when it comes to blog-worthy images.

What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?

Having a baby.

How would you describe your personal fashion concept of 2010?

I don't have a fashion concept.



FRIENDS:

Who was the best new person you met?

I never met anyone new face to face. But I met fascinating new bloggers on cyberspace.

Who did you wish you did not meet?

No one.

Who was your bestfriend?

My husband

Who was your enemy?

No one.

Who do you miss?

My girl friends from high school, college, dorm and CHS.

Who will you never forget?

The 2010 San Francisco Giants team.

Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2010.

Count your blessings always. Because there’s always something to be thankful for.

What will you always remember about 2010?

My surgery, adopting cats, and the Giants winning the WS.

ASPIRATIONS FOR 2011:

What do you want to do in 2011 that you couldn't in 2010?

Get pregnant, be fit.

Any resolutions?

Want to do yoga and gym.

What is different about 2011 than 2010?

Many many things I hope – first off to change my attitude and behavior about how I take and tackle adversity and failure.

Anything you want to change about yourself for 2011?

Revamp my whole attitude towards life.

Do you want to make more friends in 2011?

Absolutely!