End of the Year questions

1. What did you do in 2013 that you’d never done before? 

Attempted to run a 100K. Dropped out at 50K.

 

2. Did you keep your New Year’s resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
I didn't. I maintained my weight. I really didn't take any more personal photos for myself and I didn't read about art. Talk about a big failure.

 

3. Did anyone close to you give birth? 

No.

 

4. Did anyone close to you die? 

No.

 

5. What countries did you visit?
The US. My husband and I visited Madison, Wisconsin; Chicago and Springfield, Illinois.

 

6. What would you like to have in 2014 that you lacked in 2013? 

A happier workplace. So far my new job is pretty fun and I get along with everyone.

 

7. What dates from 2013 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
September 30, 2013 - That was the day I was laid off of my job of 14 years.

 

8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?  

Finding a new job in less then a month of getting laid off.

 

9. What was your biggest failure?

Not accomplishing any of my New Year's resolutions.

 

10. Did you suffer illness or injury? 

Yes. I had hamstring injuries this year. Ran two half marathons on strained right hamstrings.

 

11. What was the best thing you bought?

Oiselle clothing.

 

12. Where did most of your money go? 

Student loan, gas, groceries, e-books, race fees, house payment and insurance.

 

13. What did you get really, really, really excited about?

Going on all of our vacations.

 

14. What song will always remind you of 2013? 

There are three: The Monster by Eminem ft. Rihanna; Wrecking Ball by Miley Cyrus and Blurred Lines by Robin Thicke ft. T.I & Pharrell.

 

15. Compared to this time last year, are you: 

a) happier or sadder? Happier.
b) thinner or fatter? About the same.
c) richer or poorer? Poorer. My new job doesn't pay as much as my old one.

 

16. What do you wish you’d done more of? 

Shoot more photos for myself.

 

17. What do you wish you’d done less of?

Complain.

 

18. Did you fall in love in 2013?
Yes. With my husband everyday.

 

19. What was your favorite new TV programs? 

Masters of Sex, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Sleepy Hollow, Dracula

20. What was the best book you read?

I have two: Brain on Fire: My Month of Madness, Susannah Cahalan & Detroit: An American Autopsy, Charlie LeDuff

21. What was your greatest musical discovery? 

Don't have one for 2013.

22. What was your favorite films of this year?
The Great Gatsby & The Hunger Games: Catching Fire

23. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?

I turned 34. I worked, ran and photographed a couple of cemeteries in Toledo, Ohio.

 

24. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying? 

If I made more money.

 

25. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2013?

 Jeans, shorts, and shirts from Oiselle,Aeropostale, American Eagle, Hollister and Abercromie and Fitch.

 

26. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most? 

None.

 

27. Who do you miss?

 My answer will always be my dad who passed away in 1998.

 

28. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2013.   

I have someone who will always be there to help me when I fall.

 

29. Quote a song lyric that sums up your year. 

I used to bite my tongue and hold my breath/Scared to rock the boat and make a mess/So I sat quietly, agreed politely/I guess that I forgot I had a choice - Roar by Katy Perry

30. Do you have any big plans for 2014? 

I hope to run the Northcoast 24 Hour Endurance Run in September in Cleveland, OH.