1. What did you do in 2011 that you’d never done before?
Second Line in New Orleans, fell in love with someone younger than me, serious yard work, ate at Gojo’s, adopted a dog
2. Did you keep your new years’ resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
My resolution was to be less lazy. And I guess I kept that going during the first part of the year….it was a busy busy time. This coming year, my focus is on my health. I need to make changes.
3. Did anyone close to you give birth?
Heidi had her a cute little baby girl.
4. Did anyone close to you die?
A handful of people died who were close to people I’m close to. The secondhand grief is still grief.
5. What countries/states did you visit?
New Orleans, Chicago, St. Louis, Nashville
6. What would you like to have in 2012 that you lacked in 2011?
Energy
7. What date from 2011 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
April 10, 2011: the day I met Josh and fell in love. Yes, just like in the movies. It really does happen. He is the one for me. I am very lucky.
8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?
Dear Diary’s 1-year anniversary; the short film I helped make went to the KC Film Fest; not being afraid of love; turning 30
9. What was your biggest failure?
Adjusting to a crash in serotonin levels.
10. Did you suffer illness or injury?
Got a little mental.
11. What was the best thing you bought?
Well, I guess if you count “buying” our dog, then ZOEY!!
12. Whose behavior merited celebration?
Mason. SUCH AN AWESOME KID.
13. Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed?
The damn government.
14. Where did most of your money go?
bills
15. What did you get really, really, really excited about?
Mardi Gras in KC, just like every year. In 2011, my dear friend, Anna, visited from Seattle and said it was a life-changer. That’s something to get excited about.
16. What song will always remind you of 2011?
POT LEDOM
17. Compared to this time last year, are you:
i.happier or sadder? happier
ii. thinner or fatter? fatter
iii. richer or poorer? richer
18. What do you wish you’d done more of?
exercising
19. What do you wish you’d done less of?
stressing
20. How will you be spending Christmas?
I spent Christmas Eve with my dad’s awesome family eating foods and singing carols and playing with kiddos. Christmas Day, went to Josh’s parents.
21. Who did you spend most time on the phone with?
Mom
22. Did you fall in love in 2011?
Yes I did.
23. How many one-night stands?
0
24. What was your favorite TV program?
ANTM All Stars, Game of Thrones, American Horror Story, The Housewives, Mad Men
25. Do you hate anyone now that you didn’t hate this time last year?
i don’t hate
26. What was the best book you read?
The Hunger Games trilogy
27. What was your greatest musical discovery?
Jean Grae, Blakroc, The Smith Westerns, Destroyer, O Giant Man, The Dead Kenny Gs, Tennis, Fitz and the Tantrums, The Vaccines, Tame Impala, The Lost Fingers
28. What did you want and get?
Love
29. What did you want and not get?
Inspiration
30. What was your favorite film of this year?
Bridesmaids. Shitty year for the box office.
31. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
I turned 30 and spent it at a wonderful party surrounded by everyone I love. At one point, I looked around, and it was my mom, my dad, Mason, and all of my best friends surrounding me and I had a moment of joy mixed with gratitude that I will never forget. And then I beat the shit out of a Hannah Montana piñata.
32.What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
central air conditioning
33. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2011?
Hide the rolls.
34. What kept you sane?
Prozac
35. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
the ANTM All-Stars–LISA!!!!
36. What political issue stirred you the most?
Occupy Wall Street
37. Who did you miss?
Lauren
38. Who was the best new person you met?
Josh and his family
39. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2011:
40. Quote a song lyric that sums up your year:
I’m not afraid to create my queendom
I’m not afraid to take my place
I’m not afraid
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