1. What did you do in 2015 that you’d never done before?
I entered art and photography in the Fulton County Fair in Ohio.
2. Did you keep your New Year’s resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
I officially didn't make any. But I always want to lose weight. This past year I lost 15 pounds. I took more personal photos, thanks to Instagram and finding a Urbex tour of abandoned buildings in Detroit.
3. Did anyone close to you give birth?
No.
4. Did anyone close to you die?
Yes. My favorite teacher and coach from High school, Ken Gitersonke died in January. Also, my very close friend of 14 years, John Castle died in September.
5. What countries did you visit?
Stayed in the US. Visited Florida for the first time.
6. What would you like to have in 2016 that you lacked in 2015?
A job that pays well and more joy.
7. What dates from 2015 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
So many memories from this past year. Too many and personal to name.
8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?
Winning two races and earning more ribbons for my photography and art at two county fairs.
9. What was your biggest failure?
Sorry, too personal to name.
10. Did you suffer illness or injury?
Not that I can recall.
11. What was the best thing you bought?
Two guided tours through abandoned buildings in Detroit.
12. Where did most of your money go?
Student loan, gas, groceries, e-books, race fees, other bills, clothing and art supplies.
13. What did you get really, really, really excited about?
Traveling to Florida with my husband back in February.
14. What song will always remind you of 2014?
I'm Not The Only One by Sam Smith and Hello by Adele.
15. Compared to this time last year, are you:
a) happier or sadder? Sadder.
b) thinner or fatter? Thinner
c) richer or poorer? Neither.
16. What do you wish you’d done more of?
Spend more time with my husband.
17. What do you wish you’d done less of?
Cry
18. Did you fall in love in 2015?
Yes. As always with my wonderful husband of 14 years. I love him more then words can say.
19. What was your favorite new TV programs?
Chicago Med
20. What was the best book you read?
I had a few:Rediscover Catholicism, Matthew Kelly
The Unveiled Wife, Jennifer Smith & Juli Slattery
Five Days in November, Clint Hill & Lisa McCubbin
21. What was your greatest musical discovery?
Contemporary Christian
22. What was your favorite films of this year?
War Room
23. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
I turned 36 and walked around the county fair with my husband.
24. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
If I could have a do-over.
25. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2015?
My work uniform or shirt, jeans/shorts and running clothes.
26. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
None.
27. Who do you miss?
My dad who passed away in 1998 and my close friend John.
28. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2015.
Remember the good times, be strong during the difficult times, love always, laugh often, and thank God every day.
29. Quote a song lyric that sums up your year.
Don't lose who you are in the blur of the stars!
Seeing is deceiving, dreaming is believing,
It's okay not to be okay.
Sometimes it's hard to follow your heart.
But tears don't mean you're losing, everybody's bruising,
There's nothing wrong with who you are!
30. Do you have any big plans for 2015?
I actually don't. That's disappointing.
