Happy New Years!

So, I think it's become perfectly obvious over the last six months that I am pretty terrible at this blogging thing. Definitely on my "let's do better in 2014" list, a.k.a, new years resolution I probably won't follow through with... which I will officially write in the coming week.

But until then, I found this little 2013 "Recollections" survey. Thought this would be a fun way to start off the new year, while letting y'all know of some of the highlights I failed to blog about since June. Enjoy!

1. What did you do in 2013 that you’d never done before?
Legally drank alcohol. Finished my first year at Old Dominion University. Saw Kenny Chesney, Brad Paisley, Blake Shelton, Miranda Lambert, Dierks Bentley, Matchbox Twenty, Goo Goo Dolls and Maroon 5 (plus a dozen openers) all live in concert. Became a YoungLife leader. Had 5 hospital admissions in one year.

2. Did you keep your New Year’s resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
I didn't make any, actually. And yes, I'm going to try something new this year. See next blog post.

3. Did anyone close to you give birth?
Yes! One of my oldest and dearest friends from high school had a babygirl in May. Cutest pseudo-niece I've ever had!

4. Did anyone close to you die?
Not particularly close. I knew a few CFers that passed away. And right before Christmas, my friend died in a car accident, We weren't super close, but he was one of the corpsman from my hospital and a really fantastic guy. Breaks my heart that we didn't have the time to become good friends.

5. What places did you visit?
Hm, Washington DC, North Carolina... woo, I'm so exciting.

6. What would you like to have in 2014 that you lacked in 2013?
Honestly, I wouldn't mind being in a relationship again. Been almost three years since I actually had a "boyfriend." Kind of miss it, but we will see.

7. What dates from 2013 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
I can't think of any specific dates except December 12, when I found out that Tory had died, because it was recent and my dad's birthday, so I'll probably always remember that one.

8. What was your biggest achievement(s) of the year?
Probably maintaining a 4.0 gpa at ODU, or being one of seven students out of 24,000 to be selected for the pilot semester of a scholars/leadership program.

9. What was your biggest failure?
Hm, that's a good question. Most of my failures are little daily things I should know/do better, I can't really think of any BIG things? Applied for a job and didn't get it?

10. Did you suffer illness or injury?
You mean, besides the multiple chronic illnesses I already have? Haha. Broke my toe over the summer, otherwise nothing in particular. I don't have many injuries. And illness is a relative term when it comes to cystic fibrosis.

11. What was the best thing you bought?
Country Megaticket, definitely. Or a pair of Manolo Bhlaniks for $5 at the thrift store.

12. Whose behavior merited celebration?
There were a lot of things and a lot of people to be celebrated in 2013.

13. Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed?
A few people come to mind, but it's not worth naming names or dwelling on. It's in the past now.

14. Where did most of your money go?
Food. It's always food.

15. What did you get really, really, really excited about?
Big brother coming home from deployment and summer concerts.

16. What song will always remind you of 2013?
Haha.. Wrecking Ball, for the fall semester at least.

17. Compared to this time last year, are you:
a) Happier or sadder? Happier :)
b) thinner or fatter? Basically the same, maybe a few lbs less.
c) Richer or poorer? Richer. I have a job, and students loans now. Which actually probably means I'm poorer... oops.

18. What do you wish you’d done more of?
Taking my medicines. Blogging. Traveling.

19. What do you wish you’d done less of?
Worrying. Drinking soda. Cutting my hair.

20. How did you spend Christmas this year?
At the house, with mom and the brothers and most of their plus ones.

21. Did you fall in love in 2013?
No.

22. How was work?
Great! I started as an after school nanny for two adorable kids. Good money, good hours. Not too difficult for my health.

23. What was your favorite TV program?
Nashville and Pretty Little Liars are the only current shows I watch and are pretty much tied. Criminal Minds and Friends as far as reruns go. And One Tree Hill on Netflix for sure.

24. What did you do for your birthday in 2013?
Blame it on the al al al al alcohol! Haha, I turned 21. So I purchased alcohol and drank it. And made it to my 9am class the next day ;)

25. What was the best book you read?
The Fault in Our Stars, without question.

26. What was your greatest musical discovery?
Chase Rice.

27. What did you want and get?
Like a material item? A MacBook pro.

28. What did you want and not get?
A winning lottery ticket.

29. What was your favorite film of this year?
We're The Millers, maybe? I don't feel like I watched that many new films.

30. Did you make some new friends this year?
Yes, a lot! Some of the best through YoungLife.

31. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
Err.. less health problems?

32. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2013?
I should really just quit school and become a personal shopper.

33. What kept you sane?
My mother, country music, ice cold Dr. Pepper, my best friends and my baby brother's sense of humor.

34. What political issue stirred you the most?
I think gay marriage, legalizing marijuana and the ACA were pretty much top on everyone's list.

35. What political issue stirred you the least?
I'm going to be honest, I didn't pay much attention to my local elections at all.

36. Best sports moment?

Does volunteering at the Color Me Rad 5k count?

37. Who was the best new person you met?
Tory Krueger.

38. Burn any bridges?
I try not to do that.

39. Best new restaurant you went to?
Chow! On Colley Ave. So good, oh my gosh.

40. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2013.
Let go and let God. More than anything, He knows where you're suppose to be in life, and He will make sure you get there.

Oh, and don't jump into the Atlantic Ocean at 1am in skinny jeans.