I'm wondering if this blog has jumped the shark. I apparently lack the time and inclination to post regularly, and Facebook is so much easier, with the photos and the feedback and the stuff. Then again, I'm a little appalled at how easy and lazy things are on the Internets and was telling a friend the other day that I probably ought to spend more time looking into anti-social media. Jury is still out on all that.
The past month was pretty good, though. The cookie party was a success-- had about 30 people show up. We changed things around and invited everyone we know for one time, instead of splitting it up into work people in the afternoon and neighbors at night. Only one neighbor came, but it was the neighbor I like best, so that worked out well.
We spent the past week doing the family visit thing, and that was nice. It felt a bit short and rushed, as usual, but maybe that's what makes for a good visit -- to leave wanting more.
The Young Prince was very happy with his holidays and the trip. He was also so happy to get home he spent a good ten minutes hugging the dog, which is something I never thought I'd live to see.
And now, because I do this every year, to read in my dotage:
1. What did you do in 2012 that you'd never done before?
I went to work for a think tank, where I feel very inexperienced and ignorant. I view this as a good thing, however, because it means I'm learning more. We went 15 rounds with the public education system, and while I don't think we won, we weren't totally defeated, either. I do hate that it felt like a 2-month fight, however. We also took the plunge and medicated the kid, and it's turned out to be a hugely good idea. Even my mom seemed to think so.
2. Did you keep your New Year’s resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
I did not gain 40 lbs. This year I resolve to watch TV 25 hours a day.
3. Did anyone close to you give birth?
Yes, although we didn't get to see the sprite for nine months or so.
4. Did anyone close to you die?
No, huzzah. Made it through another one.
5. What countries did you visit?
Does Harry Potter Land count? Our one big trip was to Universal in Orlando.
6. What would you like to have in 2012 that you lacked in 2011?
Same as last year: more free time. For everything.
7. What date from 2012 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
Nov. 1; the first day of the New YP.
8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?
Not killing bitchy public bureaucrats and fast food cashiers.
9. What was your biggest failure?
Time management. See No. 6.
10. Did you suffer illness or injury?
We had a shitload of doctor bills, but they weren't for anything horrific or worth mentioning.
11. What was the best thing you bought?
Uh. Well, I'm pretty fond of the iPhones.
12. Whose behavior merited celebration?
The Young Prince's, far and away. It was a rough first 9 months, but I truly believe he came out the better for all of it.
13. Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed?
It was an election year. 'Nuff said.
14. Where did most of your money go?
Bills.
15. What did you get really, really, really excited about?
Time off. Time with NYAB.
16. What song will always remind you of 2012?
I'm sorry to say it is Call Me Maybe.
17. Compared to this time last year, are you:
i. happier or sadder? Much, much happier.
ii. thinner or fatter? About the same.
iii. richer or poorer? About the same.
18. What do you wish you'd done more of?
Writing. Reading.
19. What do you wish you'd done less of?
Working. Facebook.
20. How (did) you spend Christmas?
We had two! One for us, and one with family.
21. Did you fall in love in 2012?
I fell in love with Concerta, for sure.
22. What was your favorite TV program?
Walking Dead? Downton Abbey?
23. Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year?
Yes, a certain Threat Assessment Coordinator for Prince William County. I wouldn't mind her head on a pike.
24. What was the best book you read?
I read a lot of brain candy last year. I'm not sure I'd call any of it Best.
25. What was your greatest musical discovery?
Well, I like Hugo quite a bit.
26. What did you want and get?
The way the YP has been for the past two months.
27. What was your favorite film of this year?
The Avengers. Yeah, yeah, shallow violent whatever-ness. It was awesome.
28. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
I
turned 41. I ate myself sick on ice cream cake with Miss Angela, and Not Your Average Blogger was most solicitous and lovely.
29. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
More money.
30. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2012?
Lazy, same-old same-old.
31. What kept you sane?
Hope. Faith. Not so much charity.
32. What political issue stirred you the most?
Watching the YP get all fired up about the presidential election.
33. Who did you miss?
I spent a short while missing my old job when I got the new one.
34. Who was the best new person you met?
Erin, who is smart and sharp and nice and like-minded.
35. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2011:
Don't give up. I already knew this, but it was driven home in all manner of ways.
36. Quote a song lyric that sums up your year:
It's getting better all the time.
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