Too Much Information: 2019 in Review

I was looking back and realized that I forgot to do this last year, so I'll try to do it this year and hopefully get back on track. I like reading these later!

What did you do in 2019 that you'd never done before? Went to Wales! Visited Michigan!

What would you like to have in 2020 that you lacked in 2019? Motivation to improve, Daily scripture study/prayer, a full head of hair, a foot that works properly, a knee that never hurts. Wow, I sound old!

What dates from 2019 will remain etched upon your memory, and why? None, because I forget everything BUT some important things did happen. I will just have to look it up. Let's see: Carter got engaged! Branden and Amber relocated to Michigan. Katy and Austin are in process of buying a house. Lost some loved ones this year: Grandaddy passed away on April 30, 2019. My mom passed away on November 23, 2019.
What was your biggest achievement this year? I don't feel like I really accomplished much this year overall. I worked my job and enjoyed it for the most part. We built a pantry in our kitchen which we actually started in 2018 but it wasn't finished until 2019. Put hardwood floors in the front room and pantry, so making headway in that department...maybe?

What was your biggest failure? That seems negative. Hmmm I failed to become a size 6. Again.

Did you suffer illness or injury? I had foot surgery for osteonecrosis. So weird.

What was the best thing you bought? A new pantry, wood floors for part of the house, a trip to Wales, a trip to Michigan

Where did most of your money go? Who knows!

What did you get really, really, really excited about? Going to Wales to see Austin and Katy! We had lots of fun! I also got to go wedding dress shopping with Harley and her family! Went on a business trip with Frank to Orlando!

What song will always remind you of 2019? None. I can't even think of a song right now...I have had the song "Prince Ali" from the movie Aladdin in my head for about a week now. Not sure it will remind me of 2019 though. ha!

Compared to this time last year, are you:
a) happier or sadder? probably overall happier
b) thinner or fatter? ever so slightly thinner
c) richer or poorer? I feel poorer...

What do you wish you'd done more of? Being thankful, seeing my grandkids and kids

What do you wish you'd done less of? Complaining, being lazy

What was your favorite TV program? I should write these things down earlier! My memory just can't pull this kind of information out on demand. Ok, hmmm, Frank and I watch something most evenings before bed. We watched several shows on VidAngel-Mrs. Maisel, Game of Thrones (was that in 2019?)...can't think of any more at the moment. I still love This is Us and The Good Place

What was the best book you read? Didn't read a lot this last year. I must do better for 2020. I did most of the books from book club though but can't seem to name any.

What did you want and get? Wood floors for part of the house and a new pantry. A couple of visits to Alaska and Michigan. A trip to Wales. Got to visit my mom one last time before she passed.

What did you want and not get? Self control, motivation to work out. HA!

What was your favorite film of the year? I am easily entertained and enjoyed pretty much everything I've seen this year. Here's a few: Knives Out, Ad Astra (different than expected), Toy Story 4, Captain Marvel, Downton Abby...I'm sure there are more but having trouble remembering.

What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you? I keep track. Here it is. I turned 52 in 2019.

How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2019? Here it is: flowered shirt (from the career section), cardigan if it's cold, jeans, boots in the winter-converse in the warmer weather. I have no explanation and I don't know why 95% of my shirts have flowers on them! On my days off it's yoga pants and t-shirts or possibly jeans if I have to go in public. Also I began growing out my grey hair. It hasn't been as hard as I thought it would be.

What kept you sane? um, nothing? haha OK, OK I work with great people that I enjoy, that helps. Frank is pretty patient with me, that helps too.

Which celebrity did you fancy the most? I don't have time for celebrities.

What political issue stirred you the most? Trump is the worst.

Who is the best new person you met? Olivia, Maggie, finally met Riley in person and even though she's not a person, she counts as a member of the family :-)

Who did you miss? My distant kids and grandkids, my mom and dad, Frank's parents who have both now passed on.

Tell us a valuable lesson you learned in 2019. Get a will or, even better, a trust. Our physical belongings are not that important and certainly not worth what we think they are. Family is important. Life isn't easy (already knew that one actually). Some things you stress about are not as scary as you think.

Some favorite pictures from 2019:

Visited Orlando again! Went to Animal Kingdom by myself and used a scooter all day because of my foot surgery.

Peaches from our very own peach tree. Amazing!

Though it was a sad occasion, we enjoyed our family time with Frank's family when we went to Oregon before/during/after his Dad's passing. The military tribute at his funeral was so touching.

Visiting my Mom and Dad in Arizona

Visiting Wales and seeing Austin and Katy. Loved seeing where they lived, the city, and their favorite places. Got to see Katy's family as well. It was a great trip! (Other than how frightened I was every time we drove anywhere)