Reflections on 2014

1. What did you do in 2014 that you’d never done before?


New position at work
2 new countries (Singapore and Cambodia), plus return visits to some favorites (Australia and Thailand)

2. Did you keep your new year’s resolutions, and will you make more for next year? 
Being out of the country at the beginning of 2014 really threw off all of my goal setting for the whole year, so I didn't really set goals like usual. I have a resolution to learn something new every year and 2014 was going to be Hiking in Georgia, but instead it got to be Learn Overwhelming New Job. So yeah, 2015's target is already picked out. 

3. Did anyone close to you give birth? 


Yes, several coworkers and some sweet friends. It's been awhile since I've been to see brand new babies in the hospital, so that was fun. 

4. Did anyone close to you die?


No, thankfully.

5. What countries did you visit?

Australia, Singapore, Cambodia, and Thailand (twice!). And I got to revisit the Hong Kong airport as well as multiple trips through the Seoul airport. 

6. What would you like to have in 2015 that you lacked in 2014?

2014 was rich in stress, so I would very much like 2015 to lack that, so that's kind of the opposite of the question. But however I need to word it, my answer is less stress!

7. What dates from 2015 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?


Jan 1 - New Years in Sydney
Jan 4 - Best Friend's Wedding in Sydney
Jan 8 - Birthday in Sydney
And then the rest of the year happened... :)

8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?


Work stuff

9. What was your biggest failure?


Other work stuff (I would also like 2015 to be less about work)

10. Did you suffer illness or injury?


I was sick several times at the beginning of the year and out of work for several days which is unusual. Guess what I'm blaming? Work! Well, and maybe all the travel as well. :)

11. What was the best thing you bought?

Tickets! All the kinds

12. Where did most of your money go?




Travel, car repair, and medical expenses

13. What did you get really excited about? 

Travel!!!


14. What song will always remind you of 2014?


Taylor Swift 1989 album

15. Compared to this time last year, are you: 
– happier or sadder?
 

– thinner or fatter?


– richer or poorer? 
I think happier. I'm definitely looking forward to 2015 and being able to start a fresh page, though. 
Pleading the 5th (and blaming the stress)
Ummm...the same-ish

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


Hiking, going to concerts or live music

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




Complaining, Eating

18. How did you spend Christmas?


In the traditional way with the Merry Parade of Parental Homes and lots of Christmases along the way

19. What was your favorite TV program?


Parks and Rec
Brooklyn 99

20. What were your favorite books of the year?


The Martian (oh my gosh, go read this now!)
Hyperbole and a Half (same as above)

21. What was your favorite music from this year? 


Well, my favorite thing I listened to was probably Serial, and we're already established that my music tastes match those of a 14-year old girl

22. What were your favorite films of the year?


Umm...I can't remember which is weird. I don't think there were any that totally blew me away. I have higher hopes for 2015

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


I had an awesome day turning 30-something in Sydney - brunch, a massage, friends, a great city, dinner out = fabulous

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




Hmm...not sure

25. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2014?


Try new things

26. What kept you sane?


Reading, Eating, and my Bible Study group

27. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2014. 
 

Not all the areas of my life are going to go well at the same - work isn't going to be fantastic at the same time eating and exercise is perfect and my daily quiet times are incredible. Some of the things are going to suffer from lack of attention some of the time. And it's OK.