Where were you when 2010 began?
In my bed with a massive migraine. Rory and I toasted with orange juice.
Who were you with?
Rory
Where will you be when 2010 ends?
At The Pipeline, the bar next door.
Whom will you be with when 2010 ends?
My husband, a work colleague, and lots of strangers.
Was 2010 a good year for you?
It was. Beyond the stress and heartache, I learned so much about myself, my morals and just how supportive my husband is. I couldn’t ask for more.
What was your favorite moment of the year?
Sitting in business class with a glass of champagne at 7 in the morning, about to depart Doha for the last time. I shed one tear, my heart was lightened and I felt so free.
What was your least favorite moment of the year?
Dropping off Blinky for her flight to prison (quarantine). It was heartbreaking.
Did you keep your New Year resolutions of 2010?
I don't do resolutions. This year was a bit of a curveball in trying to accomplish my original ‘plans for 2010’ list though.
- Master the art of packing light
- Travel to New Zealand, Oman, Abu Dhabi, India, Egypt, Jordan, Australia, and Antarctica
to leave Qatar.
- Lose 40 pounds by our 1 year anniversary
- Pay off my car in November
car for the USA so we can stop wasting loads on rentals and my mom has something to get
around in.
- Pay off 1/3 of one of my student loans
- Knit tons of goodies to donate to charity
- Participate in more community service opportunities
- Be the best teammate (wifey) I can be
- Drop the dead weight in my life and look for more positive forces to surround myself with.
- Create a solid sustainability campaign in our residence halls
Do you have any New Year resolutions for 2011?
Just plans.
Did you fall in love in 2010?
I do it every day.
What was your favorite month of 2010?
August; it was the start of our new life in London.
Did you travel outside of the US in 2010?
Qatar, Dubai, India, Jordan, Scotland, England.
How many different states did you travel to in 2010?
New York, Texas, Kansas.
Did you lose anybody close to you in 2010?
Close, no.
What was your favorite movie that you saw in 2010?
Inception
What was your favorite song in 2010?
I think The Flood by Take That. It’s catchy.
What was your favorite album in 2010?
I’m going for a Christmas album this year with Annie Lennox’s Cornucopia. It’s a little wacky.
What was your most exciting moment of 2010?
Being able to let go of Doha then showing them exactly what I’m made of by landing a job in London that was a higher promotion than what they shafted me for. The looks on their faces were priceless.
What was your proudest moment of 2010?
Watching and supporting Rory and our friend Annie in getting their half SCUBA certification.
What was your most embarrassing moment of 2010?
I’m having trouble of thinking of one.
If you could go back in time to any moment of 2010 and change something, what would it be?
Hindsight being 20/20...I would have done just a tad more regional travel if I had known I’d be leaving Qatar a year early, as a matter of convenience.
What are your plans for 2010?
• That ever illusive plan to lose weight- no more excuses. I’ve got a more concrete plan and a nice little gym on the top floor of my building to make sure it happens.
• Travel to Netherlands, Sweden, Finland, Russian Federation, Denmark, Gibraltar, Brunei and Ireland. I’ve also got this thing about SCUBA diving shipwrecks in Bermuda.
• Rewrite a more comprehensive Resident Handbook
• Read more. More specifically, read at least 2 books per month.
• Beat Dead Rising with all endings, all survivors, all quests and full levels. Zombies!
• Buy an awesome bicycle with a basket and bell and take some lovely rides in London.
• Get to know London better. Start utilizing my secret black book to mark bus routes and hidden treasures we come across in our excursions.
• Grow more ‘duck feathers’ to let certain things roll off my back a little more quickly.
• Be the best wifey I can be and never let a day go without telling Rory how much I love him.
• Make my cat famous for her awesome fetch skillz and run a line of crazy T-shirts. OK, this one is a joke, but it would still be fun ïŠ
I didn't know you could grow ornithoid appendages without some kind of illegal supplementation.
You are such a fun person. :)
I am going to do this and see maybe if I was less pathetic than last year...
Sounds like you had a great Year!
Sounds like this Next year should be Pretty Good as Well!
I'm sure you will Have a Great time Ringing in the New Year!