New Year's Survey - What's Yours?

1. What did you do in 2008 that you had never done before? I opened a consignment clothing store but had to close it in November due to back problems!
2. Did you keep your previous New Year's resolutions, and will you make new ones for next year? I kept some of them and my new resolution is to just get fit & be healthy.
3. Did anyone you know give birth? Yes& 6 more due this year!
4. Did anyone close to you die? Yes-My precious grandmother
5. What countries did you visit? None
6. What would you like to have in 2009 that you lacked in 2008? To be more spiritual
7. What date from 2008 will remain etched upon your memory, and why? March 1 - my grandmother went to be w/the Lord
8. What was your biggest achievement of the year? Not going insane from having 6 kids, 2 dogs, 2 turtles & a husband in the house... JUST KIDDING!!!
9. Did you suffer from illness or injury? Yes - Broken bone in my back
   What was the best thing you bought? Any of the arts/crafts in my already overstuffed/crowded craft room!
10. Did your behavior change over the year? Yes, and I think for the better
11. Where did most of your money go? House & Car
12. What did you get really excited about? Going on vacation w/ my husband,son & grand-daughter
13. Compared to this time last year, are you Richer or poorer? Think I am about the same
14. Did you fall in love? I've been in love w/ the man of my dreams since high school!
15. What was your favorite TV program? House
16. What was the best book you read? The Power of a Positive Mom by Karol Ladd
17. What was your favorite film of the year? Step-Brothers
18. Thinner or fatter? 20 pounds thinner but 30 more to go
19. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you? 47 - Jeff made birthday dinner for me & we celebrated w/ my family
20. What one thing made your year immeasurably more satisfying? Just the love of my family & friends
21. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2008? COMFORTABLE
22. What kept you sane? My husband's love
23. What political issue stirred you the most? Sorry - none
24. What was the best new person you met? Rhonda L.
25. What is a valuable lesson you learned in 2008? To truly forgive you must also forget

Would love to hear everyone elses!!