Entertained my dad by myself, he’s never visited me without my mom – it went much better than I expected.
2. Did you keep your new years’ resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
Didn’t make any last year. This year I want to get back down to my pre-baby weight.
3. Did anyone close to you give birth?
Yeah, ME!
4. Did anyone close to you die?
No
5.What countries did you visit?
No trips for us – too busy being pregnant.
6. What would you like to have in 2007 that you lacked in 2006?:
More financial security – I think we’re on that path right now.
7. What dates from 2006 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
August 30 – Katie’s birthday!
8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?
Not killing Chris during the craziness with his mom.
9. What was your biggest failure?
Not being more understanding with Chris during the craziness with his mom.
10. Did you suffer illness or injury?
Horrific sciatica during my pregnancy, the recovery from my c-section
11. What was the best thing you bought?
My camera
12. Whose behaviour merited celebration?
Will’s – he’s growing up to be such an amazing little man!
13. Whose behaviour made you depressed?
Chris’ – don’t even want to think about it anymore
14. Where did most of your money go?
Baby stuff!! Still paying off the hospital bills!
15. What did you get really, really, really excited about?
ART ART ART ART ART – and Katie
16. What song will always remind you of 2006?
“How to Save a Life” and “You’re Beautiful”
a) Happier or sadder?
Happier!!
b) Thinner or fatter?
Fatter
c) Richer or poorer?
About the same – but we’re spending our money more wisely
18. What do you wish you’d done more of?
Art, although I did more than I’ve ever done before. Wish we’d taken more roadtrips.
19. What do you wish you’d done less of?
Eating
20. How did you spend Christmas?
At home with the family.
22. Did you fall in love in 2006?
Yes, with Katie
23. How many one-night stands?
NO
24. What was your favourite tv program?
Grey’s Anatomy, Project Runway
25. Do you hate anyone now that you didn’t hate this time last year?
Nope – still hating the same people.
26. What was the best book you read?
Hardly read any books this year – and can’t remember a single one right now so they must not have been that good – there’s something I want to do more of next year – READ!
27. What was your greatest musical discovery? Blue October
28. What did you want and get?
Wanted a healthy baby – got her! Got to be part of two great groups of artists, got an amazing circle of friends through those groups. Got a great (but crazy) job.
29. What did you want and not get?
More time with Chris
30. What was your favourite film of this year?
We’re years behind on movies since we have two small kids – the best movie we rented was “Closer”
31. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
Turned 33 – went to work.
32. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
More money
33. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2006?
Maternity wear – YUCK!
34. What kept you sane?
Art
35. Which celebrity/public figure did you like the most?
Cory Booker – mayor of Newark – google him – he’s awesome
Barack Obama – I want him to be president
36. What political issue stirred you the most?
Hmmm too many to choose from. Ridiculous money mismanagement regarding Katrina, the illegal war in Iraq, the continuation of the gutting our environmental protection policies, and the worst one –
I voted for someone I don’t respect at all in hopes of getting the Dems in power in Congress. The person I really admire and respect is a Rep and I didn’t vote for her. Politics sucks!!
37. Who did you miss?
Both my grandpas were on my mind a lot this year
38. Who was the best new person you met? Eric
39. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2006.
I can’t control everything.
40. Quote a song lyric that sums up the year. ??????
2006 BASICS
Age you turned: 33
Did you grow? Yes, but lost most of it August 30
School/Work: Became a graphic artist again
Best Christmas/holiday gift: camera
Most important thing you learned: Taking a stand can work
Did your physical appearance change? Besides being pregnant no
Did you personally change? Don’t think so
Best month(s): October/November
Worst month(s): January/February
PEOPLE
Best friend: Eric
New friend(s): Eric, Leau, Regina, Paula
Lose any friends? Died? No…. seperated ways? Yes.
Lose any family members? No
Any new family members? Katie!
Most influential person(s): Paula, Leighanna, Katherine
FUN STUFF
Did you party? too pregnant to party
Did you throw any parties? Nope
Vacations: Just roadtrips to Magdelena and Taos (x3)
Best spring event: Manic art energy from being pregnant
Best summer event: going back to Fastsigns on my terms
Best autumn event: Katie! Seeing my mom and dad
Best winter event: the crazy snow
FUTURE-ISH
1. Will you be looking for a new job? Nope
2. Will you be looking for a new relationship? Nope
3. New house? Nope
4. What will you do differently in 2007? Not much – life is good
5. New Year’s resolution? Lose weight
6. What will you not be doing in 07? Getting pregnant
7. Any trips planned? Artfest in March! And back to Washington State in September for my brother’s wedding
8. Wedding plans? My brother’s
9. Major things on your calendar? Artfest, brother’s wedding (note the trends here)
10. What can’t you wait for? Artfest, my brother’s wedding
11. What would you like to see happen differently? ????
12. What about yourself will you be changing? My weight
13. What happened in 2006 that you didn’t think would ever happen? Loving NM as much as I do – I could live here forever – and I’ve always been a gypsy before
14. Will you be nicer to the people you care about? Yes
15. Will you dress differently this year then you did in 2006? Yes
16. Will you start or quit drinking? I feel the need for some adult beverages
17. Will you better your relationship with your family? Yes!
18. Will you do charity work? Probably not – but will give money as always
19. Will you go to bars? Hopefully
20. Will you be nice to people you don’t know? I hope so
21. Do you expect 2007 to be a good year for you? Yes!
22. How much did you change from this time last year till now? About the same
23. Do you plan on having a child? We’re done
24. Will you still be friends with the same people you are friends with now? Yes, I’ve already gotten rid of the dead weight
25. Major lifestyle changes? Don’t think so
26. Will you be moving? No
27. What will you make sure doesn’t happen in 2007 that happened in 2006? Stress from finances
28. What are your New Year’s Eve plans? Nada
29. Will you have someone to kiss at midnight? Yes, Chris, Will and Katie
30. One wish for 2007? Stability
