2013 say what?

Well hey there guys! I haven't talked to you since last year!! (knee slap...)

I'm not big on resolutions or anything but this year I decided on two (big dreamer, right?)

1. I am going to use my crock pot more and my wallet less. Cutting out fast food and cooking more is going to be tough, but for my future health, I'm doing it. Fast food makes me feel dreary and like a brick, just weighed down. Eating home cooked meals always makes me happier and more energetic, soooooo here goes nothing!

2. Any type of physical altercation between me and The Man (tee hee) in the bedroom results in $1 in our Honeymoon Jar. We are not engaged as of yet, so please hold your congrats for us. I can honestly say though, I cannot wait for it to happen haha! He is the man of my dreams, and I am the woman of his (at least he says that ALL the time... crazy fool) We wanted to think of a fun way to save money for ourselves to treat ourselves, and this is what we came up with. Also, The Man's point of view about it is that it's us being cheap prostitutes. Hey, whatever floats your boats guys...

So, yes, two resolutions and so far (on day two of the New Year) I have successfully followed both of them. Yippee!!!

Now, I found this 'quiz' on a blog site that I love and I wanted to fill it out to see how my 2012 was and I wanted to share it with you all as well. Feel free to fill this out also (if you have time) and post it below in the comments, or pick on question and answer it! Let's all get to know each other just a bit :)


1. What did you do in 2012 that you’d never done before?
Introduced The Man to my biological father. No guy in my life has EVER had that much of an honor. (This guy is special, I'm telling you!)
2. Did you keep your new year’s resolutions, and will you make more for next year?

I didn't make any last year, but as you see above, I've already added two to my list.
3. Did anyone close to you give birth?

My cousin.
4. Did anyone close to you die?
No. I am hands down a very lucky girl to have everyone I love and care about still with me.
5. What countries did you visit?
I stayed pretty well kept in the US. I traveled a lot though. I went to Florida, drove from Tennessee to Colorado, went camping in New York and spent Christmas in North Carolina.
6. What would you like to have in 2013 that you lacked in 2012?
Better drive and ambittion. I want to earn what I make instead of doing the least amount to get by. I want a job closer to home (currently I drive an hour to work and an hour home each day). I would like to go back to school full time this fall, but I know that one won't happen with my bank account the way it is. Here's to dreaming big!
7. What dates from 2012 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
May 7th. The Man and I's first date.
August 17th The Man and I moved in together.

8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?

Being offered a full time job without holding the required degree for that said job. Yeah, they offered it to me! I was so stinkin' happy! A pay raise, benefits and vacation pay. Hot diggity dog!
9. What was your biggest failure?
In the beginning of the year I had my biggest failure by letting myself be in a relationship that was unhealthy to my growth as a human being. My insecurities were not a priority and my self worth went out the window. I truly hate thinking of that time just because I was so blind and stupid in thinking that that situation was the best one I would ever be in. Then The Man came along, rescued my heart (which he honestly had no idea it needed rescuing) and I've been fighting butterflies everyday since!
10. Did you suffer illness or injury?
Well, I am accident prone. I hit my head more often than not. I burn myself almost every time I cook. But, not MAJOR injuries happened. Last month I had the flu and I thought I was going to die.
11. What was the best thing you bought?
Now, one thing you should know is, I don't buy for myself a lot. I like buying for others, some times too much. So, the best thing I bought was a pedicure and manicure (first one I had ever had) for Valentine's Day for myself.
12. Where did most of your money go?
Rent, food and bills.
13. What did you get really excited about?
Getting a full time job, finding a home for The Man and I, and picking out Leia.
14. What song will always remind you of 2012?
Call me maybe. ONLY because it's the most annoying song in the WORLD.
15. Compared to this time last year, are you:

– happier or sadder? Happier. Crazy eyes happy.
– thinner or fatter? Fatter. It's all the happiness, I've gained 10 lbs since the beginning of the year.
– richer or poorer? Richer, though I can hardly tell.
16. What do you wish you’d done more of?

Being creative, read, spend time with my nephew.
17. What do you wish you’d done less of?

Stressing over things that don't exist.
18. How did you spend Chanukah/Christmas?
I don't celebrate Chanukah, but Christmas was spent among The Man's family and mine. It was such a good Christmas!
19. What was your favorite TV program?
Grey's Anatomy, The Big Bang Theory, The Office
20. What were your favorite books of the year?
I have read quite a few and they all were favorites. I read The Iron Fey series (Ah-mazing!), The Mortal Instruments (Read it! The movies start soon!), and one of my all time favorites Perks of Being a Wallflower.
21. What was your favorite music from this year?

I am a huge fan of musicals so I love Glee remakes (shoot me) and Broadway Radio on Pandora. The newer bands that have come out get to me also. I love Fun, The Killers, Hunter Hayes, Mumford and Sons and The Civil Wars.
22. What were your favorite films of the year?
The Avengers (come on guys, if you didn't expect me to say that one then you really don't know me.) I watched 50/50 this year and loved it, just not sure if it came out this year or not... Also, Sherlock Holmes 2. Mmmmm Robert Downey Jr...
23. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
I turned 23, had a day off, ate sushi and cuddled with my man.
24. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
If I could void out January through April out of my mind haha.
25. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2011?
Sloppy. I have made efforts to dress up more than the year before, what with the new job and all, but I'm still addicted to my jeans and t-shirts. Oversized ones, mind you.
26. What kept you sane?
Blogs. Friends (seriously, if it wasn't for them, I'd probably still be in the situation I was in this time last year.). The Man.
27. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2012.
Don't' settle for less. Ever.
Don't do it over a job, don't do it over school, don't do it over relationships. Truly, we have one life to live and if you just settle, it will never feel like it was worth living at all.

Ok, so there it was. My 2012.

Now tell me about yours!