1. What did you do last year that you had not done before? Not much.
2. Did you keep your New Year's Resolutions/goals for the year and will you make/set more for next year? What are they? What are your new ones? I don't make New Year's resolutions.
3. Did anyone you know give birth? Or become pregnant? Or adopt? No. But my granddaughter and grandson-in-law are fostering two young brothers.
4. Did anyone you know die? Or have a serious illness/injury? Not well - several residents of The Terrace have died in the past few months.
5. What places have you visited? Kentucky (twice), Alaska.
6. Any new pets? Lost a pet? No. Just the birds at the feeders.
7. What would you like to have next year that you lacked this year (doesn't have to be a physical thing i.e. love, job security, peace of mind...)? Better health, more activity.
8. What date from last year will remain etched in your memory and why? 21January - Inauguration Day. For obvious reasons.
9. What was your biggest achievement last year? Survival.
10. Did you get sick or injured? No.
11. What was the best thing you bought? Lodging for family at get-togethers.
12. Where did most of your disposable income go (money leftover after you pay for food, medical care, basic clothing, transportation and shelter)? Travel.
13. What song will always remind you of last year? Doesn't have to be a song released last year. Can't think of anything.
14. What do you wish you would have done more of? Can't think of anything.
15. What do you wish you would have done less of? Can't think of anything here, either. Not a bad balance.
16. What was your favorite new TV program? Movie?Album/Songs? Or if you didn't pick up any new ones, what are you still watching/listening to? Any recommendations? This is Us.
17. What was the best book you read this year? How many did you read? The only one I remember by title is Unbelievable by Katy Tur. I have read more books this year than I have in previous year.
18. What did you do on your birthday and how old were you? Did you feel differently? I was 81 on my birthday. Family gathered here to put the last of John's ashes in the Tennessee River from the boathouse where he spent so much time. And to dedicate the rowing shell the Lookout Rowing Club bought with donations and named in his honor.
19. What political or social issue stirred you the most? The last election and the occupation of the White House by #45.
20. Who was the most interesting new person you met? I don't know that I've met anyone new this year.
21. Describe how a relationship changed. Nothing here, either.
22. Do you think you are still the same person that you were at the beginning of the year? How so? Probably so - not much change going on at this time of life.
23. Summarize the year in three words or less. Bonus points for doing it in one word. Explain. Interesting.
24. How have people around you changed? Kate has retired.
25. What have you learned throughout the year? (Other than crafts) I installed a new "box" sent to me by Comcast. I don't know that changing plugs constitutes learning something new.
26. Did you learn any new crafts or techniques? What was your favorite thing you made? Just lots more knitting.
27. What changed about your physical appearance? (Hair? Wrinkles? New makeup style? Etc) My nail tech has been putting more bling on my fingernails.
28. What are your hopes and dreams for the new year? (Some suggestions-family, travel, work, lifestyle, hobbies, pets, appearance) Good, stable health; time with family; travel; survival for another year.
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