[.Always choose life.]

1.What did you do in 2009 that you have never done before ?

To start off, I got engaged (which is the beginning of a long, adventurous journey),  planned my entire wedding, got sealed in the temple for eternity to my best friend, went on a cruise, bought/rent a basement apartment,  and bought a new car.

2. Did you keep your New Year’s Resolutions and will you make more for 2010?

I don't remember my 2009 Resolutions really, but I do have quite the list for 2010 and I'm hoping they all get accomplished!

3. Did anyone close to you give birth in 2009?

I know a few people who had some kiddies, and as of right now I know 8 people who are currently pregnant.  (I'm not taking that as a sign!)

4. Did anyone close to you die in 2009?

Not anyone close to me.

5. What countries did you visit this year?

On our honeymoon Lance and I were able to go to Bahamas, I will never forget it!:)

6. What would you like to have in 2010 that you lacked in 2009?

*I would like to cook more for the two of us.  I want to start planning out our meals at least 1 week in advance.  It's going to try and be hard, but Lance will be getting home before me on Tuesdays and Thursdays and volunteered to help! (Now, I just have to do my part and have it planned so that he can do it!)
* I really would like to do all of the crafts I look at rather than just think about how cute they are!

* I would like to attend the temple more frequently.  I'm grateful we have a Temple so close to us. I love the fact that as I'm driving to work every morning I see how bright it is on the mountain in the complete darkness! It's almost part of a daily reminder to help me think of our Savior.

7. What day will be etched in your memory and why?

There are good days that I will never forget, and bad days that I hope to someday forget.  I will never forget the day Lance and I got married, May 13th,  and the feelings I had the whole month of May.  I need to remember to try and be more like I was that day, everyday.

8. What was your biggest struggle this year?

My biggest struggle this last year I must say has been trying to keep my family together.  I know I can't control everything, but I do feel that if I try my best I will not be held accountable for not doing my part.  Enough said, before I start to bawl.


9. What was your biggest achievement this year?

I made it to the Temple!
Oh, and I cliff jumped at Lake Powell.  Even though it was a small one, and took about 10 minutes, I still did it!

10. Did you suffer any illness or injury in 2009?

Nothing  serious, just a couple really bad sick days.

11. What was the best thing you bought this year?

I believe all of our purchases have been great!  There were definitely needs, and a few wants:)

12. Whose behavior merited celebration?

Jake made homecoming royalty and asked me to be his escort, that meant a lot to me.


13. Whose behavior disappointed you?

I don't like questions like this, so I'm going to decide to skip it.



14. Where did most of your money go?

It did and it still going towards Rent, doubling our car payment, and savings.



15. What did you get really excited about this year?

Being able to come home to Lance! I always hated having to leave him and drive home while falling asleep!



16. What song will remind you of 2009?

There are too many:
Broken - Lindsey Haun: This has been my song that has gotten me through the struggles of the past year.
One Day You Will - Lady Antebellum: Another one kind of like Broken.
Beautiful Life - Fisher:  This was on my little brother Tyden's NUAP graduation video.  It is one of my happy songs!
Pokerface:  Played every 2 seconds on our honeymoon!
New Divide - Linkin Park: Will always remind me of Transformers!

Echo - Gorilla Zoe
Then there are my dance songs!!
Lollipop - Mika:  My girls!
along with,
You belong to me - Anastacia: We'd karaoke all the time!
You Belong with Me - Taylor Swift:  Dancing at Paces with Sarah!
Tik-Tok - Ke$sha: I love her voice.
I Look Good - Chalie Boy
You're a Jerk - New Boyz (yes, it gets annoying, I can only stand so much, but it reminds me of the year)
Ice Cream Paint Job - Dorrough: Yeah buddy!
Okay that's enough!



17. Compared to last year, are you: much happier, much nicer, or richer?

Happier and hopefully nicer, I'm hoping one day to be richer but I'm happy with what I have.


18. What do you wish you had done more of?

Exercised, I felt like I let myself go more than I normally do.  I also wish I had done more cleaning.  I do a lot of it, so maybe I'm just wishing I had more time to clean more often.



19. What do you wish you had done less of?

Watching reality shows.  But I just love them!



20. Did you fall in love this year?

I love Lance more and more everyday.  We have fun together, especially when we get a little loopy and do random things!  And maybe not necessarily fall in love but I've learned more of how to love people for who they are, I've always known this lesson but I've actually experienced it more this last year.


21. What was your favorite television program of 2009?


Definitely Biggest Loser!  I'm addicted.  Even though those VH1 shows are lame and all acted out, yes I still watch them.  Lance and I also spend the later parts of our nights watching CSI: NY and CSI: Miami


22. What was the best book you read this year?

I really need to start reading.  Maybe it'll be my resultion in the next few years.


23. What was your greatest musical discovery this year?

The "happy songs".    Songs like Get Lucky by Dragonnette

24. What did you want and get this year?

Mm.. I know Lance really wanted the Wii, and we got it as part of our Christmas present.


25. What was the best movie you saw this year?

I really liked Blindside and Avatar.  I haven't seen 500 Days of summer, but I'm planning on it soon.  I also liked Transformers.


26. What did you do for your birthday and how old did you turn?

I tuned the big two-one.  Lance and I went to Wendover with my mom to see Bill Engvall.  I laughed so hard!


27. What would have made your year more satisfying?

To have more time in one day.


28. How would you describe your personal fashion statement this year?
 

For work: Dress pants and a "blouse" I don't like that word but yes I just used it.  For normal: Jeans and a normal shirt, nothin' to fancy.  I only dress up on occasion.  I'm pretty plain but wish I knew what I was doing when it came to "being fashionable".


29. What kept you sane this year?

I'm gonna hafta agree with Jenny on this one and say faith.  It always keeps me going knowing that things will be okay and turn out how they are supposed to.  

30. What celebrity did you fancy most this year?
Oh, channing for sure!  When doesn't he fancy me! ;) okay..and Taylor Lautner..  I also think Lauren Conrad is really pretty.


31. Who did you miss this year?

All my old friends.  I haven't seen them really since highschool, and we're all married people with busy lives.  Well, most of us.


32. Who were the best new people you met this year?

 I like everyone:)  Can't choose the best.



33. Tell us a valuable lesson you learned this year?

I've learned many lessons this year and sure I will just keep learning more.
Money truely doesn't buy happiness.  To forgive. I'd much rather fail at something I love than succeed at something I can't stand to do.  I don't have to win every argument.  I know that everything happens for a reason, and the Lord knows exactly what he's doing.  You can't control anyones life but your own.  Be yourself, who cares what others think.  If a relationship has to be a secret, you shouldn't be in it.