QuoteReplyTopic: 2007 Round Up Posted: 01 January 2008 at 11:50am
What did you do in 2005 that you’d never done before?
Had a baby!!!
Did you keep your new years’ resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
Didn't make any last year, but resolve to lose weight this year
Did anyone close to you give birth?
Me (and a few others!)
Did anyone close to you die?
yes, my gran
What countries did you visit?
none
What would you like to have in 2008 that you lacked in 2007?
More time and money
What dates from 2005 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
27/03/07 - Jack was born
What was your biggest achievement of the year?
Having Jack
What was your biggest failure?
Not enough money to stay home with Jack full time
Did you suffer illness or injury?
Morning Sickness, PTSD, and back
What was the best thing you bought?
New washing machine and TV
Whose behaviour merited celebration?
DH - watching his heart melt when he met Jack and just being an awesome husband and father
Whose behaviour made you appalled and depressed?
Appalled - those that didn't send secret santa presents and my sis for things that shall go unsaid on a public forum
Where did most of your money go?
Mortgage and Jack
What did you get really, really, really excited about?
Jack!!!
What song will always remind you of 2007?
Can't think of one
Compared to this time last year, are you:
i. happier or sadder? happier
ii. thinner or fatter? fatter
iii. richer or poorer? poorer financially
What do you wish you’d done more of?
Exercise
What do you wish you’d done less of?
Eating
How did you spend Christmas?
The morning at home, afternoon at the SIL's
Did you fall in love in 2007?
More in love
How many one-night stands?
Ummmmm NO!!!!
What was your favorite TV program?
NCIS, Criminal Minds, CSI, Desperate Housewives
Do you hate anyone now that you didn’t hate this time last year?
No
What was the best book you read?
I can't remember the name, but a baby one
What was your greatest musical discovery?
Rediscovered Bon Jovi and GNR
What did you want and get?
Jack
What did you want and not get?
More sleep The winning lotto ticket and a trip around the world
What was your favorite film of this year?
The only one I saw was the Persuit of happyness which I really liked
What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
27, nothing as was a month before Jack was due
What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
Winning lotto and more sleep
How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2007?
Baggy, cover the bump, then the post bump, now the fat
What kept you sane?
Paws, Mum2Sam, DH and chocolate
Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
I can't think of anyone!
What political issue stirred you the most?
None
Who did you miss?
Dad - he isn't around much these days
Who was the best new person you met?
Jack!!! And Ginger and Bombshell
Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2007:
Don't sweat the small stuff
Quote a song lyric that sums up your year:
You are amazing, and we did amazing things
What did you do in 2005 that you’d never done before?
I am guessing you mean 2007?? LOL... Went to Uk and Usa with all my family. And Kids and Dh got to meet the rest of my family
Did you keep your new years’ resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
I don't normally make one. But this year I want to lose around 5kgs more so made that one - oh and to start doing my Pilates again - NO EXCUSES
Did anyone close to you give birth?
My friend
Did anyone close to you die?
No
What countries did you visit?
Uk and USA (and a brief stop in hong Kong)
What would you like to have in 2008 that you lacked in 2007?
actually 2007 was pretty good... but I suppose pay off the creditcard LOL
What dates from 2005 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
once again 2007 lol ---- Rhyleys first Birthday cause thats pretty special, my eldest going off to high school,and our trip to Uk and usa (can you tell that was a BIG thing in 2007 for us)
What was your biggest achievement of the year?
Having Great kids (and people saying so)
What was your biggest failure?
I cant think of anything
Did you suffer illness or injury?
supprisingly no - although getting the vomitting and diahorrea bug whilst in the Uk wasn't that good.
What was the best thing you bought?
LCD tv, more singstar games, finally getting rid of our old (and much hated) dining room suite and got a new one... yay
Whose behaviour merited celebration?
My kids - once again causse they are great.
Whose behaviour made you appalled and depressed?
all those people who abuse children - especially the Nia case - so sad that another human could do that let alone 5 adults...so sad
Where did most of your money go?
apart from our uk and usa trip...
shopping trips... lol I am a spendaholic
What did you get really, really, really excited about?
All of Rhyley's firsts. espec: first smile, first word, first steps. My kids end of year reports - they were fantastic.. so proud
What song will always remind you of 2007?
I wanna dance with some body
(hehe the welly group would understand)
Compared to this time last year, are you:
i. happier or sadder? same
ii. thinner or fatter? thinner
iii. richer or poorer? same
What do you wish you’d done more of?
Enjoyed the moment
What do you wish you’d done less of?
Worrying/stressing
How did you spend Christmas?
Morning home
afternoon my mum and dads
night Dh family
Did you fall in love in 2007?
over and over
How many one-night stands?
where did this question come from??? NONE
What was your favorite TV program?
Prison Break (and yay its coming on again soon)
Coro
Do you hate anyone now that you didn’t hate this time last year?
Hate is too stronger word - dislike... I don't think I have anyone - except as above those people who abuse their kids. (then i could use the HATE word)
What was the best book you read?
haha who has time to read a book LOL
What was your greatest musical discovery?
Singstar
What did you want and get?
GDH straighteners and hair cut I love
What did you want and not get?
a models body, a boob lift and a tummy tuck
What was your favorite film of this year?
I did like the 3rd Shrek, Knocked up
What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
nothing on my bday, and 35
What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
being completely debt free - so lotto would be good for me too
How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2007?
same as other years - casual and comfortable with a bit of dress up thrown in
What kept you sane?
my family dh and kids
Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
Wentworth Miller - no contest... then would have to be Johnny Depp (without the captain jack costume)
What political issue stirred you the most?
No smaking law - it still won't stop the abusers!
Who did you miss?
My family in Uk - so miss them
Who was the best new person you met?
my fellow Nov possy kels and leish in welly - they the bomb and boy can they talk LOL.. 6am girls!!!, baalamb and missy_girl cool chicks.
Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2007:
To be more for the family and not for work.
Quote a song lyric that sums up your year:
will have to come back to this one ----
What did you do in 2007 that you’d never done before?
Ran a business
Did you keep your new years’ resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
Don't think I kept any last year...I've got some for this year, hope to be more successful!
Did anyone close to you give birth?
Yip!
Did anyone close to you die?
No.
What countries did you visit?
None sadly - 2008 will be different!
What would you like to have in 2008 that you lacked in 2007?
Direction.
What dates from 2007 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
25 September - returning to work - ack!
What was your biggest achievement of the year?
Jumping back in the work force after more than a year off and rocking it!
What was your biggest failure?
Admitting to myself I'm not cut out to be a SAHM
Did you suffer illness or injury?
Numerous stomach bugs, PND
What was the best thing you bought?
New living room furniture, my....er....our RAV 4. That baby rocks!
Whose behaviour merited celebration?
DH - watching him with Miss M is always amazing as is his constant support of me as I returned to work.
Whose behaviour made you appalled and depressed?
Rather not go into that...I think I've finally put it all behind me...I hope!
Where did most of your money go?
Bills and Miss M!
What did you get really, really, really excited about?
Miss M!!
What song will always remind you of 2007?
SexyBack - goodness knows why!
Compared to this time last year, are you:
i. happier or sadder? happier
ii. thinner or fatter? same
iii. richer or poorer? poorer financially
What do you wish you’d done more of?
Exercise
What do you wish you’d done less of?
Worrying about stuff that wasn't actually worth my time or effort.
How did you spend Christmas?
With family - the best way!
Did you fall in love in 2007?
Does more in love count?
How many one-night stands?
Nope! (unless wild dreams of George Eads count???hehehehe)
What was your favorite TV program?
CSI hands down. Thanks for the renewing the dream Jerry!!
you hate anyone now that you didn’t hate this time last year?
Nope
What was the best book you read?
Everything by Karen Kingsbury
What was your greatest musical discovery?
Justin Timberlake - about a week AFTER the concert!
What did you want and get?
New car.
What did you want and not get?
Sleep!
What was your favorite film of this year?
Ummmm lots...
What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
Went to brunch with family and friends and I'm not admitting my age!
What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
Not having all the crap to deal with!
How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2007?
it went from what ever fits to what looks good and makes me feel good.
What kept you sane?
My hubby for starters! And friends - Sarah Beth, Kiwiwonder and M -what would I do without you guys! Family - gemsmum and Red - you guys rock! I'm so lucky to have awesome inlaws!
Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
Well dahhh....George Eads of course!!!
What political issue stirred you the most?
Smacking debate.
Who did you miss?
Can't think of anyone
Who was the best new person you met?
Kiwiwonder - is it only this year we met???
Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2007:
Don't sweat the small stuff
Quote a song lyric that sums up your year:
And I won't sit back, and take this anymore.
'Cause I'm done with that, I've got one foot out the door.
And to go back where I was would just be wrong
I'm pressing on.
What did you do in 2007 that you’d never done before?
Went kayaking down the gorge - will never do it again!
Did you keep your new years’ resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
Yeah I did keep some of them last year, have got more (much the same tho) this year.
Did anyone close to you give birth?
Yep!
Did anyone close to you die?
My DH's great-nana, DHs grandfather and a close family friend (all in 12 weeks...)
What countries did you visit?
none
What would you like to have in 2008 that you lacked in 2007?
More time for myself (tho not likely!)
What dates from 2007 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
Hmmm, nothing significant this year.
What was your biggest achievement of the year?
Being a SAHM and doing a good job of it (well I think so!)
What was your biggest failure?
Not being assertive enough, on a number of occassions
Did you suffer illness or injury?
Morning sickness, 2 tummy bugs
What was the best thing you bought?
Our new bedroom suite (esp the new bed)
Whose behaviour merited celebration?
Hannah - she is such a cool little girl (most of the time!)
Whose behaviour made you appalled and depressed?
I guess a lot of the stuff you hear about people doing on the news - like the child abuse/murders etc And that poor dog just the other day.
Where did most of your money go?
Mortgage, Hannah, bills
What did you get really, really, really excited about?
OB mega meet up and Crowded House concert
What song will always remind you of 2007?
Cant think of any
Compared to this time last year, are you:
i. happier or sadder? sadder, only cos I am very preggy and feeling yuck!
ii. thinner or fatter? most definitely fatter
iii. richer or poorer? same
What do you wish you’d done more of?
Taken time to enjoy the moment
What do you wish you’d done less of?
Cleaning
How did you spend Christmas?
Sick! My family for lunch, DHs for dinner (all at our house, tho I didnt eat)
Did you fall in love in 2007?
More in love
How many one-night stands?
Ummmmm NO!!!!
What was your favorite TV program?
Didnt watch much TV this year
Do you hate anyone now that you didn’t hate this time last year?
No
What was the best book you read?
Memory Keepers Daughter
What was your greatest musical discovery?
My MP3 player
What did you want and get?
Pregnant
What did you want and not get?
More money - I didnt win lotto like I wixh, but hten I dont buy tickets so cant really complain...
What was your favorite film of this year?
Little Miss Sunshine
What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
25, lunch with friend while mum babysat
What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
Last year was pretty good for us really...
How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2007?
Mainly maternity... or so it feels
What kept you sane?
Oh Baby!
Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
I can't think of anyone!
What political issue stirred you the most?
None
Who did you miss?
My sis and her family in US - havent seen them for over 2 years
Who was the best new person you met?
My friend Laura
Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2007:
Dont get new carpet until your toddler is toilet trained
Quote a song lyric that sums up your year:
Ummmmm.... cant think right now
What did you do in 2007 that you’d never done before? Had a margarita!
Did you keep your new years’ resolutions, and will you make more for next year? Yes lost weight, then put the damn lot back on damn it! CHanged direction in my career
Did anyone close to you give birth? Yes SIL
Did anyone close to you die? No.
What countries did you visit? none!
What would you like to have in 2008 that you lacked in 2007? Less debt
What dates from 2007 will remain etched upon your memory, and why? 26 NOvember Alize's first birthday and he was rush by ambulance to hosp for alergic reaction.
What was your biggest achievement of the year? Going back to work while runing a household as a single mother of 3
What was your biggest failure? Getting as big as I am. I havent been this heavy in YEARS and its all my own fault. Ekk
What was the best thing you bought? Laptop and apple mac computer for the girls, fridge
Whose behaviour merited celebration? My mum she is is always there for me and my kids
Whose behaviour made you appalled and depressed? Dont get me started!!
Where did most of your money go? Bills bills bills
What did you get really, really, really excited about? Alize's 1st bday, Holiday in auckland, my girls school production, Lesieli's team winning the National Marching champs
What song will always remind you of 2007? Big Girls Dont Cry
Compared to this time last year, are you: i. happier or sadder? happier ii. thinner or fatter? FATTER iii. richer or poorer? poorer fiancially
What do you wish you’d done more of? Exercise
What do you wish you’d done less of? Eat hahaha, wasting time on people who dont deserve my time
How did you spend Christmas? With my children down at my mums.
Did you fall in love in 2007? No damn it
How many one-night stands?
What was your favorite TV program? CORONATION STREET
You hate anyone now that you didn’t hate this time last year? My brother
What was the best book you read? Betrayal, cant remember the author
What was your greatest musical discovery? AKON!
What did you want and get? Laptop and fridge
What did you want and not get? a new car
What was your favorite film of this year? Harry Potter
What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying? Going back to work for financial reasons only.
How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2007? what ever fits to OOMG nothing fits
What kept you sane? Ummm know if I am lol
Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most? Akon
What political issue stirred you the most? None
Who did you miss? My sister
Who was the best new person you met? I have meet far too many to keep it to one person.
Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2007: A happy mum means happy children.
Quote a song lyric that sums up your year:
Fergie remix with Sean Kingston I hope you know, I hope you know That this has nothin' to do with you Im feelin' blue lets work things out Cause I don't know what to do And I'm gonna miss you like a child misses their blanket but I've gotta get a move on with my life That's just the way it has to go And big girls don't cry
Busy mum to Miss 15yrs, Miss 10yrs and Master 4yrs
What did you do in 2007 that you’d never done before? Gone on meds for PND
Did you keep your new years’ resolutions, and will you make more for next year? I can't remember what I made for last year but this year I plan on stickin gto them
Did anyone close to you give birth? Yep me and heaps of other people.
Did anyone close to you die? My Great Aunty
What countries did you visit? None
What would you like to have in 2008 that you lacked in 2007? Me time, don't know if it will actually happen
What dates from 2007 will remain etched upon your memory, and why? 14th Feb, the day I gave birth
What was your biggest achievement of the year? Going cloth with Josh's nappies
What was your biggest failure? Having to drop my studying
Did you suffer illness or injury? Where do I start, sprained ankle haps of tummy bugs
What was the best thing you bought? New Bed
Whose behaviour merited celebration? Andrew's as it has slowly gotten better at home
Whose behaviour made you appalled and depressed? Nia Glassies mother
Where did most of your money go? Mortgage, Bills, Andrew, Josh
What did you get really, really, really excited about? Finally being induced
What song will always remind you of 2007? Beautiful Girl
Compared to this time last year, are you: i. happier or sadder? happier, as i'm not pregnant ii. thinner or fatter? thinner, I was pregnant this time last year iii. richer or poorer? poorer
What do you wish you’d done more of? Taken time to enjoy the moment
What do you wish you’d done less of? Smoking
How did you spend Christmas? With DH's family
Did you fall in love in 2007? I fell in love again
How many one-night stands? um none
What was your favorite TV program? Greys
Do you hate anyone now that you didn’t hate this time last year? I wouldn't say hate maybe dislike
What was the best book you read? The Pact
What was your greatest musical discovery? THe music that was written for me
What did you want and get? A new baby
What did you want and not get? Money
What was your favorite film of this year? Little Miss Sunshine
What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you? 26, had a BBQ with friends
What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying? More money
How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2007? my own
What kept you sane? Oh Baby!
Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most? Dr McDreamy
What political issue stirred you the most? The antismaking Bill
Who did you miss? My parents and my sister.
Who was the best new person you met? Laura
Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2007: It doesn't actually matter that you have PND
Quote a song lyric that sums up your year: Can't quite think of one.
I was a puree feeder, forward facing, cot sleeping, pram pushing kind of Mum... and my kids survived!
What did you do in 2007 that you’d never done before?
Broke my foot
Did you keep your new years’ resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
Not really into NY resolutions, didn't make any last year and don't have anything in mind for this year
Did anyone close to you give birth?
Me And quite a few people I know
Did anyone close to you die?
yes, my granny - pretty close to you SB!
What countries did you visit?
New Zealand ROFL
What would you like to have in 2008 that you lacked in 2007?
An endo op Better health, a job for all 12 mos, build a replacement balcony onto our house (not me personally LOL)
What dates from 2007 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
Kryssi's birthday, Granny's passing date, Granny's birthday = day I broke my foot, my 25th
What was your biggest achievement of the year?
Going back to work - first time in 4 yrs and got the job in 3 hours without an interview Also paying off the last of DH's student loan (he did that)
What was your biggest failure?
Breaking my toe after I got the cast of my broken foot haha
Did you suffer illness or injury?
Endo for the first time
What was the best thing you bought?
Camera! I'm excited about our stereo and freezer as well but the camera is sooo much more valuable as all mums understand! Actually we bought quite a lot of new things this year when I think about it!
Whose behaviour merited celebration?
Can't think of any particular
Whose behaviour made you appalled and depressed?
My parents can't get their marriage sorted and keep involving the adult children (from 19yrs+) in their dispute
Where did most of your money go?
Everyday living, and a few good spends I said above
What did you get really, really, really excited about?
Going back to work, having Kryssi, getting my cast off, enjoying being a mum, the lower NI OB meet up in August!!!
What song will always remind you of 2007?
Don't know
Compared to this time last year, are you:
i. happier or sadder? happier
ii. thinner or fatter? thinner (this time last year I was 9mos pregnant )
iii. richer or poorer? richer
What do you wish you’d done more of?
Bit more organising around the house (less clutter)
What do you wish you’d done less of?
Staying up too late and regretting it in the morning!
How did you spend Christmas?
The morning at home, from 11am at Mum & Dad's
Did you fall in love in 2007?
More in love
How many one-night stands?
ROFL only with the one person
What was your favorite TV program?
Supernanny
Do you hate anyone now that you didn’t hate this time last year?
No, but I feel more uneasy generally about the whole anti-smacking thing
What was the best book you read?
One about endo symptoms - helped me figure out what was wrong with me
What was your greatest musical discovery?
Bon Jovi
What did you want and get?
A closer intimacy with my DH
What did you want and not get?
Can't think of anything
What was your favorite film of this year?
Bride and Prejudice
What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
I was 25 and I had a coffee and dessert night cause last year I was disappointed after I did nothing LOL. Would have liked a few more ppl to come though
What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
Good health all through
How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2007?
Starting to get into the hang of it finally, especially without maternity bras!
What kept you sane?
One of my IRL friends who I have only known for about 18mos but we are getting quite close; God
Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
Guess it depends in what way you refer - but I was quite excited when we got a new mayor this year
What political issue stirred you the most?
Anti-smacking debate and the general nervousness most people seem to have as a result of it being worded so ambiguously
Who did you miss?
An old pal who has the same first name as me but I don't run into her so much anymore
Who was the best new person you met?
Kryssi LOL
Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2007:
Ummmm....
Quote a song lyric that sums up your year:
It's been a long and windy road
What did you do in 2007 that you’d never done before?
Had a son.
Had a home birth.
Went to Washington DC and New York
Lost a parent to cancer
Did you keep your new years’ resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
Yep - was saving for the USA trip
This year - need to lose the baby weight
Did anyone close to you give birth?
ME!
Did anyone close to you die?
Yes, my Mum, after a short but agressive battle with cancer.
What countries did you visit?
USA
What would you like to have in 2008 that you lacked in 2007?
A balance. More time with friends and family.
What dates from 2007 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
8th April - Mum passed away
29th June - Caleb was born.
What was your biggest achievement of the year?
Delivering a healthy baby boy on the bedroom floor after a one hour labour.
Taking my daughter to visit my sister and brother-in-law in Washington DC (also visiting Disneyland etc).
Getting a new job (starting in the New Year) that is a step up from my current one and also pays significantly more.
What was your biggest failure?
I think I finished reading two books in my book club all year (out of ten).
Did you suffer illness or injury?
No, pretty healthy as usual
What was the best thing you bought?
Booking our trip to the States
Buying heaps of Baby Gap stuff for Caleb
Whose behaviour merited celebration?
My oldest brother. He was so good to Mum in her last few weeks and has been a pillar of strength in the family.
Whose behaviour made you appalled and depressed?
The child abusers that killed their babies/toddlers this year.
Where did most of your money go?
Mortgage, groceries, bills and the USA trip.
What did you get really, really, really excited about?
The trip to the States.
Having Caleb.
What song will always remind you of 2007?
Cant think of any
Compared to this time last year, are you:
i. happier or sadder? Much more of both - sad at losing Mum, happy at having Caleb. 2007 was an emotional rollarcoaster.
ii. thinner or fatter? Fatter
iii. richer or poorer? Richer
What do you wish you’d done more of?
Spent more time with Mum
What do you wish you’d done less of?
Working
How did you spend Christmas?
With family
Did you fall in love in 2007?
Fell in love with my little baby boy
How many one-night stands?
None
What was your favorite TV program?
Nip Tuck, Desperate Housewives and CSI
Do you hate anyone now that you didn’t hate this time last year?
No
What was the best book you read?
Shock
What was your greatest musical discovery?
Cellphones can be walkmans too!
What did you want and get?
A healthy baby boy
What did you want and not get?
Mum to see Caleb before she died
What was your favorite film of this year?
Little Miss Sunshine
What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
Went to Seaworld in San Diego. Age - 30 something.
What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
The owner accepting the offer on the house we made a few weeks ago.
How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2007?
Maternity clothes
What kept you sane?
Friends and family
Being able to laugh at life
Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
Julian whatamacallhim from Nip Tuck, plays Christian Troy
What political issue stirred you the most?
Attempts to make organisations accountable for parental neglect and abuse
Who did you miss?
My sister who has now moved from DC to Belgium
Who was the best new person you met?
Caleb - my little man
Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2007:
If you plan to take an overseas holiday and buy a house all in one year you will get pregnant that same week
Quote a song lyric that sums up your year:
Nothing springs to mind
What did you do in 2007 that you’d never done before?
Had Christmas and new Year at home with DH, never done it before as I have always worked pretty much all the holidays
Did you keep your new years’ resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
I don't tend to make them, but this year I want to be more positive about stuff, I am in danger of becoming my mother at the moment
Did anyone close to you give birth?
Heaps
Did anyone close to you die?
No
What countries did you visit?
Singapore, Germany, England, USA
What would you like to have in 2008 that you lacked in 2007?
Sanity and money
What dates from 2007 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
Fay's first birthday.
What was your biggest achievement of the year?
Growing to love Fay
What was your biggest failure?
Not breast feeding and PND
Did you suffer illness or injury?
PND.
What was the best thing you bought?
Cloth nappies (saddo)
Whose behaviour merited celebration?
My brother has finally grown up and become a man at 35
Whose behaviour made you appalled and depressed?
General news stuff that always shocks
Where did most of your money go?
Baby stuff, rent, savings
What did you get really, really, really excited about?
Falling in love with my 6 month old
What song will always remind you of 2007?
Chasing cars
Compared to this time last year, are you:
i. happier or sadder? happier
ii. thinner or fatter? fatter well I weigh the same but everything is in different places so I feel fatter
iii. richer or poorer? richer in spirit
What do you wish you’d done more of?
Reading
What do you wish you’d done less of?
Crying
How did you spend Christmas?
At home
Did you fall in love in 2007?
Yes even more so if that was possible
How many one-night stands?
same one every night
What was your favorite TV program?
Coro
Do you hate anyone now that you didn’t hate this time last year?
No
What was the best book you read?
One Day More by Mitch Ablom
What was your greatest musical discovery?
Not sure
What did you want and get?
a new cellphone
What did you want and not get?
A new cell phone with camera
What was your favorite film of this year?
SnowCake
What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
38 We went shopping in Masterton because it was raining and there was nothing to doin the bach at Riversdale in that sort of rain
What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
Not taking anti depressents
How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2007?
Long and covering
What kept you sane?
Aropax
Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
Not sure i noticed
What political issue stirred you the most?
Anti-smacking got most of my notice
Who did you miss?
My mate petra
Who was the best new person you met?
New Baby friends
Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2007:
If it doesn't smell of baby sick you can wear it another day
Quote a song lyric that sums up your year:
I'll come back to that one
What did you do in 2007 that you’d never done before?
Gosh , Im not actually sure, celebrated a one year anniversary with a boyfriend?does that count
Did you keep your new years’ resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
I always make resolutions, just dont keep them
Did anyone close to you give birth?
Ummm, my friend did , in June
Did anyone close to you die?
My grandma and same friend in above question , also in June
What countries did you visit?
I went to Australia
What would you like to have in 2008 that you lacked in 2007?
More money
What dates from 2005 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
29/06/07 the day my friend passed away and 7/03/07, the day my gran died, wish I could have more "nicer" ones
What was your biggest achievement of the year?
eeek ,no idea!
What was your biggest failure?
cant think of that one either....will get back to you on that
Did you suffer illness or injury?
no, I didnt actually, health wise was a pretty good year, i must say
What was the best thing you bought?
my jeans and my Bobby Brown foundation
Whose behaviour merited celebration?
DPs, watching him be so natural with caitlyn is awesome, since hes not her "real dad"
and Caitlyn , just cos I love her more than anything and I simply celebrate everyday shes with me
Whose behaviour made you appalled and depressed?
appalled-the guy who murdered my friends boyfriend
depressed-all those who hurt and killed innocent children this year
Where did most of your money go?
gah, on takeaways probably im ashamed to say !
What did you get really, really, really excited about?
nothing really , how sad
What song will always remind you of 2007?
probably that umbrella song, i heard it a lot during the year
Compared to this time last year, are you:
i. happier or sadder? happier, i guess,for the most part
ii. thinner or fatter? fatter
iii. richer or poorer? richer I think
What do you wish you’d done more of?
saved money
What do you wish you’d done less of?
wasted money
How did you spend Christmas?
The morning at home,lunch at DP's family,later at home then round to bestfriends in the late evening
Did you fall in love in 2007?
More in love
How many one-night stands?
none
What was your favorite TV program?
Greys anatomy , cold case
Do you hate anyone now that you didn’t hate this time last year?
No
What was the best book you read?
still To kill a mockingbird,Its still my favourite book ever written and since I read it again in 07, i'll say that
What was your greatest musical discovery?
dunno
What did you want and get?
a GHD
What did you want and not get?
More sleep The winning lotto ticket
What was your favorite film of this year?
I didnt really have a favourite, maybe Knocked up?
What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
Had bbq and drinks turned 26
What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
Winning lotto and more sleep
How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2007?
jeans ...always jeans, and nice tops, otherwise my work uniform
What kept you sane?
reading
Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
I still fancy Johnny Depp and George Clooney
What political issue stirred you the most?
None
Who did you miss?
My late friend i guess, and grandma , and my friends who have gone overseas, but dont miss them that much cos thanks to technology I still hear from them heaps
Who was the best new person you met?
cant think of anyone
Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2007:
Don't sweat the small stuff
Quote a song lyric that sums up your year:
nope,minds gone blank on that one too
What did you do in 2007 that you’d never done before?
SCUBA dived a World War 2 German U-Boat
Did you keep your new years’ resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
The only resolution I make every year is not to make any resolutions and that one is going well
Did anyone close to you give birth?
yep
Did anyone close to you die?
no thankfully
What countries did you visit?
Singapore (mmmm Chilli Crab) , Ireland, Japan (mmm.. sushi)
What would you like to have in 2008 that you lacked in 2007?
2 baby girls
What dates from 2005 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
2nd July, the day I did a pregnancy test. Also the day before I started my new job and 3 days after moving to Wellington.
What was your biggest achievement of the year?
getting pregnant
What was your biggest failure?
can't think of any
Did you suffer illness or injury?
just morning sickness
What was the best thing you bought?
my drysuit 6 weeks before I had to hang it up again. At least it'll be easier to fit back into than a wetsuit More recently our house also.
Whose behaviour merited celebration?
DH - for putting up with the initial 5 months of pregnant mood swings. Also for committing to becoming the breadwinner in our family, it's amazing how twins on the way can change priorities.
Whose behaviour made you appalled and depressed?
those involved with the child abuse cases, both the ones that are in the media and more so the ones that are going on unseen.
Where did most of your money go?
dive gear, holiday home to Ireland and new house.
What did you get really, really, really excited about?
Travelling to Ireland to see my family and friends for the first time in 2 years, also diving the Uboat when there.
Finding out I was pregnant and doubly so when we saw 2 babies at the scan.
What song will always remind you of 2007?
'Revelate' a song by The Frames ( Irish Band)
Compared to this time last year, are you:
i. happier or sadder? happier
ii. thinner or fatter? fatter
iii. richer or poorer? richer and not just financially
What do you wish you’d done more of?
diving
What do you wish you’d done less of?
worrying over things in the future
How did you spend Christmas?
At home with family and friends
Did you fall in love in 2007?
More in love
How many one-night stands?
same guy every night
What was your favorite TV program?
Greys anatomy. Also currently making our way through the all seasons of Babylon 5 on DVD
Do you hate anyone now that you didn’t hate this time last year?
No
What was the best book you read?
The last Harry Potter book. (Actually I probably have 1 resolution to start at book 1 again and finish all books before babies come. Have to pass time during maternity leave somehow )
What was your greatest musical discovery?
Black Seeds
What did you want and get?
A brand new iMac for Xmas, sooo pretty
What did you want and not get?
Nothing springs to mind
What was your favorite film of this year?
mmmm... Little Miss Sunshine
What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
27 , was diving off the Coromandel
What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
A more relaxing time when visiting Ireland, So many people so little time.
How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2007?
bright is good. Cheers up the soul when feeling blue
What kept you sane?
DH
Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
none
What political issue stirred you the most?
None
Who did you miss?
friends and family in Ireland and the friends I met in Hamilton.
Who was the best new person you met?
So many people I've met since moving to Wellington
Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2007:
There's a reason for everything that happens and no point worrying too much about what's to come. Focus on the present first.
Quote a song lyric that sums up your year:
No song but a quote from Father Ted would sum up my 31 weeks of pregnancy 'Are these my feet? ' - Father Jack sobering up.
What did you do in 2007 that you’d never done before?
Had a baby girl, GOT MARRIED!
Did you keep your new years’ resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
I don't remember, but one for this year is EAT LESS CHOCOLATE
Did anyone close to you give birth?
Me (and a few others!)
Did anyone close to you die?
Rod lost an Aunt and an Uncle, but I lost noone, thank goodness, after a big couple of losses last year
What countries did you visit?
none, but travelling this year
What would you like to have in 2008 that you lacked in 2007?
Paitience
What dates from 2007 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
Valentines day, my little valentine was born, and 20th october, our wedding day
What was your biggest achievement of the year?
Not actually killing anyone, even though I threatened to many, many times
What was your biggest failure?
Failure to get a handle on my quick temper when I am tired and failure to pay off my CC in full the last 3 months...
Did you suffer illness or injury?
Morning Sickness, gallstones, and a wicked bad tummy bug a few weeks back
What was the best thing you bought?
52inch LCD, new table and chairs, um, wedding stuff maybe?
Whose behaviour merited celebration?
Sometimes, and only sometimes, teenage stepson behaves really well..
Whose behaviour made you appalled and depressed?
Teenagers, mother, sometimes, brother
Where did most of your money go?
Pumpkin patch
What did you get really, really, really excited about?
HAving a baby, then going all muriel... I'M A BRIDE!! I'M A BRIDE!
What song will always remind you of 2007?
"teenagers scare the living $hit out of me.."
Compared to this time last year, are you:
i. happier or sadder? happier
ii. thinner or fatter? thinner
iii. richer or poorer? richer
What do you wish you’d done more of?
sleep and exersize
What do you wish you’d done less of?
Eating, yelling, worrying
How did you spend Christmas?
Home all day
Did you fall in love in 2007?
yep
How many one-night stands?
none, although sex is such a rare event here aTM, it could be regarded as a one nighter, lol!!!
What was your favorite TV program?
Boston Legal, CORO, Outrageous fortune
Do you hate anyone now that you didn’t hate this time last year?
No
What was the best book you read?
I think I have only finished one book this year, and that is The Boleyn prophecy. It was good.
What was your greatest musical discovery?
Rediscovered Bon Jovi, Def Leppard et al
What did you want and get?
A big white weding
What did you want and not get?
More sleep
What was your favorite film of this year?
I only saw two, and I liked both, Saw3 and Knocked up. Got Babel out on DVD and that was a great movie. A notable mention.
What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
Looked after Rod who had a vasectomy the day before and Jacob who had an infected mouth ulcer. We were going to go out for tea, but Jake was too, too sick. 32
What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
More sleep, less bad temper (sleep related..)less roller guts
How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2007?
If it's 3/4 length and or denim, or A an line skirt, I'm wearing it... I'm such a mother. Also known for ballet flats or mega pointy boots
What kept you sane?
Who said ought about being sane?
Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
Robbie Williams, Nikki Sixx, Rob Thomas, Jon Bon Jovi, George Clooney, Hugh Grant
What political issue stirred you the most?
Anti Smacking, Compulsory insurance for cars (I'm FOR this) and all this PC race crap.
Who did you miss?
Dad - I missed him walking me down the asile. Also a friend, Leanne, who I had a falling out with a few years back over an awful accident and missunderstanding. We had been such good friends, now we both have kids, and I would love to share those special family times with her. I saw her in the park a few months back and she screamed at her mother to grab her daughter away, she couldn't go over there as I was there and she wasn't coming near me. I felt so sad. I miss her sooo much it aches.
Who was the best new person you met?
Ana and Charlotte. That should read Charlotte and Ana, actually, also along with Joey and Peter and lately Lilian.
Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2007:
Worrying only causes lines and greys. Don't even colour water to make it look like milk with milk when your kid has a tummy bug, AND don't let them get into bed with you...
Quote a song lyric that sums up your year:
Every time our eyes meet, this feeling inside me, almost blows me away
Baby, when you touch me, I can feel how much you love me, and its more than I can take
Probaly wringm but its late and I'm tired. BABY I'm Amazed by you..
The Honest Un PC Parent of 2, usually stuck in the naughty corner! :P
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And quite a few people I know
Better health, a job for all 12 mos, build a replacement balcony onto our house (not me personally LOL)
i read more parenting/ baby books this year
