Looking Back...

A friend of mine posted this on her blog, and I thought I would do the same. It's been an eventful year!

What did you do in 2008 that you'd never done before?
I got married! Sam and I were also able to visit Hawaii in February and Alaska in July.

Did you keep your new years' resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
No, I did not keep all of them, and I will make more.

Did anyone close to you give birth?
My sister-in-law, Sherrie and my cousin, Brooke.

Did anyone close to you die? No

What countries did you visit? Canada (on the way back from our cruise to Alaska)

What would you like to have in 2009 that you lacked in 2008? friends in my ward (which I had for much of 2008), and more passion for my job

What date from 2008 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
July 19th, the day Sam and I were married. It was so wonderful to be surrounded by so many family and friends in the temple. The feeling was incredible, and I'm so glad that we made the decision to be sealed, even though it took us awhile.

What was your biggest achievement of the year?
Being sealed in the temple

What was your biggest failure?
quitting Dr. Pepper

Did you suffer illness or injury?!
Nothing major

What was the best thing you bought?
my Kitchenaid

Where did most of your money go?
mortgage payments, Target, and wedding paraphanelia

What did you get really, really, really excited about?
getting married

What song will always remind you of 2008?
Honey Baby

Compared to this time last year, are you: much happier, richer, nicer?
I think all three. I have really been blessed. (I'm pretty sure I'm happier and richer, but not too sure about nicer.)

What do you wish you'd done more of?
spending time with family

What do you wish you'd done less of?
grading papers

How did you spend Christmas?
We went to Utah and spent it with Sam's family, and then we drove back to Mesa to be here for my little sister's wedding.

Did you fall in love in 2008?
Well, I guess I stayed in love :)

What was your favorite TV program?
Sam and I are both Heroes junkies.

Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year?
No

What was the best book you read this year?
These is my Words

What did you want and get?
a diamond ring

What were your favorite films of this year?
I can't really think of any

What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
I turned 30, and I stayed home because I was sick.

What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
a longer summer vacation

How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2008?
I have no idea. I like classy-looking clothes. My biggest fashion issue is that I hog the closet.

What kept you sane?
my sister

What political issue stirred you the most?
Marriage Ammendments

Who did you miss?
Hilary...she went back to Utah way too fast after Heidi's wedding

Who was the best new person (people) you met?
My new nephew, Koy

Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2008?
Don't sweat the small stuff (I am still working on this...)

What are you most excited for in 2009?
the possibility of starting a family

What are you least excited for in 2009?
nothing really...except I need some dental work. I guess that will not be fun.