Questions's From Yam's Blog Four

Questions's From Yam's Blog Four

What did you do in 2011 that you'd never done before?
This year, I bought a Christmas tree for my house. It was a small, Charlie Brown tree, but a tree nonetheless. I also visited three countries I had never spent any time in.

Did you keep your New Years' resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
My goals for 2011 were: travel, write, and work on my health.
I traveled this year, and I wrote for my church newsletter and blog. As for my health, I need to make a better effort. My goal for 2012 is to make what I eat count, meaning the food should have some nutritional benefit. Like ice cream has calcium, a Twinkie, well not so much benefit.
Goals for 2012: Travel, publish an anthology for my church, and make what I eat count.

Did anyone close to you give birth?
I type no with trembling fingers. No baby showers this year for me.

Did anyone close to you die?
Yes. Below is a segment from my Editor’s Corner from the July 1 PCC Scroll:

On May 1, the pastor of the church I attended when I was a child passed away. I was able to reconnect with him and his wife a few years ago and thank them for all they did for me and my sisters when we were growing up. On May 14, my grandmother on my dad’s side passed away. Although I didn’t know her that well, it was sad to hear of her passing. She was my last grandparent. On June 7, the aunt of one of my close friends passed away. I spent 2.5 weeks with her during my trip to India. She was such a strong woman, a historian, and a story teller. She and the other ladies I stayed with found a sacred place in my heart.

http://latonja.blogspot.com/2011/07/july-1-2011-pcc-scroll-editors-corner.html

What countries did you visit?
I went to Hong Kong, China, and Macau.

What would you like to have in 2012 that you lacked in 2011?
I would like to have more of a dating life.

What date from 2011 will remain etched upon your memory?
My trip days are always such a huge part of my memory in any given year. Travel is inspiring and changing. I also enjoyed seeing Prince on December 19 with Desiree.

What was your biggest achievement of the year?
I’ve had a goal to increase my “I don’t have a job” emergency fund. I’ve made some serious inroads. For 2011, I decided to not drink any alcohol and I kept that goal. I also had a day of devotion where I read scripture, prayed, and blogged about it. I accomplished that as well.

What was your biggest failure?
That’s an interesting question. One thing I have been working on is not letting anything destroy my internal peace. Despite any chaos and drama, I need to remain centered. I’ve made inroads, but I still find myself being taken in by dumb stuff. Need to keep working on it.

Did you suffer illness or injury?
Nothing major, just a few colds. My health tends to be good.

What was the best thing you bought?
My ticket to Hong Kong. I have also been trying to revamp my closet so I’ve been going clothes shopping.

Whose behavior merited celebration?
I noticed that a lot of people are trying to accomplish their dreams. I am very proud of those people.

Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed?
This is an interesting question. I find it depressing when people just don’t tell the truth. Like, if you tell me you love me, then love me.

Where did most of your money go?
I splurge on travel. Technically, most of my money went on my mortgage.

What did you get really, really, really excited about?
Travel plans and plots on future travel plans. I was also super excited to see Prince again.

What song/album will always remind you of 2011?
Nothing comes to mind.

Compared to this time last year, are you:
happier or sadder? Happier
thinner or fatter? Fatter
richer or poorer? Richer

What do you wish you'd done more of?
I wish I could afford to do more travel.

What do you wish you'd done less of?
I need to stop reaching out to people who don’t really care about me. I should really focus on those who love me.

How will you be spending New Year's?
Watch Night service at church then home where I will have sparkling cider.

Who did you spend the most time on the phone with?
Probably my friend Sophia who lives in Florida.

Did you fall in love in 2011?
No, but I developed a crush.

How many one night stands in this last year?
Do people do that? I don’t.

What was your favourite TV programme?
I don’t really watch current shows. I like watching syndicated programs of Seinfeld, The Office, and 30 Rock. I did discovery Grey’s Anatomy via Netflix.

Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year?
I don’t really hate anyone, but there are people who are not healthy to be around.

What was the best book(s) you read?
I keep rereading the same books. I have however rediscovered romance novels. It’s my secret shame.

What was your greatest musical discovery?
I rediscovered Prince.

What did you want and get?
I wanted to travel, and I was able to save enough money to do so. Oh, and my job was upgraded!

What did you want and not get?
Last year this time, I was hoping for Mr. Right to come along. This is kind of a dilemma for me. I am comfortable and happy in my current state. I don’t want someone to come a long just for the sake of having someone. He was to be the right someone.

What were your favorite films of this year?
I must have watched some new films year. I saw Something Borrowed and that was cute. It doesn’t really classify as favorite though.

What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
I turned 37, and I went out to pizza with some of my friends. I also went to other lunches and dinners.

What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
As I get older, I realize that nothing external can make me satisfied. That has to come from inside. So, I will say appreciate for the blessings in my life.

How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2011?
I tend to be casual.

What kept you sane?
Writing and my awesome community.

Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
The old favorites are still in play.

What political issue stirred you the most?
Democrats and Republics playing silly, partisan games that do more damage than good.

Who did you miss?
I miss my friends who live far away like Yamini, Mary, and Molly.

Who was the best new person you met?
Do I even meet new people? Well, maybe my crush.

Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2011.
People show you how they feel. Talk is cheap; it takes money to buy land.

Quote a song lyric that sums up your year?