For an end of year re-cap I stole this idea from Amelia over at 'Rantings of a Basket Case' - thanks chicky!
1. What did you do in 2011 that you'd never done before?
Well we got married?! That's something I have never done before and will never do again :)
We also travelled to Vanuatu!
2. Did you keep your new year's resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
I tend not to make New Years resolutions only because I can never keep them! I have a few things planned for this year with the baby coming.
I will try and stick to our budget and still manage to put SOME money into savings so we can still enjoy a few luxury's.
I will also try and keep regular track of photos of Baby B so I can make up a scrap book (at this stage I'm thinking weekly)
3. Did anyone close to you give birth?
Yep. Kelly gave birth to their much wanted son, Cooper Jack Bicknell.
4. Did anyone close to you die?
My Mums horse, Niece, who has been in the family for over 25 years had to be put down. Her time was up-it was really sad but I did get to say goodbye so that was nice... no people though...
5. What countries did you visit?
We took our honeymoon in Vanuatu which we had mixed reviews on, really glad me and Cody got a chance to have one last trip before Baby B comes, and we got to experience so much it really was an eye opening trip!
6. What would you like to have in 2012 that you lacked in 2011?
More time! Just in general. It seems the days were full and the weekends even fuller! never really felt like I got much 'us' time. We were so busy!
7. What dates from 2011 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
4th February 2011 - Our Wedding Day
22nd Febuary 2011 - The Christchurch earthquake which claimed 181 lifes
22nd August 2011 - The day I found out I was pregnant
8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?
It would definitely have to be finishing my Diploma. After 4 years of distance learning I finally got my Diploma of Financial Services. I am so proud of myself for doing it and passing but am also glad it is over!
9. What was your biggest failure?
I really wanted to loose a few kgs, I did yo-yo for a bit, but once I found out I was pregnant all that went out the window.
10. Did you suffer illness or injury?
Surprisingly I don't think I did. It must of been the first year in history!
11. What was the best thing you bought?
Jeez, I have to pick one? I think it would be our new camera. Its a Olympus SZ30 MR with 16 mega pixels and a 24x optical zoom! Its so nice having a reliable camera that actually takes really good photos.
12. Whose behaviour merited celebration?
Can I say the All Blacks? I think those boys did an amazing job and I am so so so proud of them for winning the Ruby World Cup. I am not usually a mega rugby fan but with the world cup on in 2011 I certainly learned a lot and actually really enjoyed going to the games. It also helped that I learned a lot of the players.
13. Whose behaviour made you appalled and depressed?
The guy who skippers the Rena, the cargo ship which hit the Astrolabe reef off Tauranga on 5th October 2011. Over 20,000 birds and wildlife lost their lifes due the massive oil spill. As I write this post now, the ship is still there and containers are still falling. It is an absolute disgrace and I am appalled by the whole situation!
14. Where did most of your money go?
Probably on food and travel. Ski trip burned a bit as did the Vanuatu trip. We have also been going hard trying to clear all our extra bills before baby comes.
15. What did you get really, really, really excited about?
Well the wedding was certainly an exciting time, but there were plenty of other things in 2011 that got me excited..... The girls ski trip and getting a positive pregnancy test in August, Rugby world cup in September and October, Vanuatu in November, Christmas in Galatea in December and New Years at Lake Ferry for New Years!
16. What song will always remind you of 2011?
Adele - "Someone like you". 2011 was really the first time I heard her and she has stuck with me. I love her unique and timeless sound.
17. Compared to this time last year, are you:
a) Happier or sadder?
Happier - I married the love of my life and we are expecting a baby - things are AWESOME
b) Thinner or fatter?
Fatter - But I am carrying an extra person so I think that I am allowed to be :P
c) Richer or poorer?
Hard to say. We have more money coming in due to pay rises and some bills being cleared. But we are also paying extra on the ones we had left. So I would say the same.
18. What do you wish you'd done more of?
Horse riding. Now that I am pregnant I am not allowed to ride at all and I didn't realise how much I would miss it. Especially now that it is getting darker later. And my poor ponies must be feeling so neglected.
19. What do you wish you'd done less of?
Nothing - 2011 was a great year. Oh maybe not spend so much money on silly things...
20. How will you be spending Christmas?
Up in Galatea with Kelly, Shaun and the rest of the family. Spending 3 days on the farm. Christmas is always so much nicer when you can do it with children.
21. Did you fall in love in 2011?
Um well I was already in love.....22. What was your favourite TV programme?
16 and pregnant, Teen Mom, The Walking Dead, Kendra, One Born Every Minute.
And the usual Home and Away, Neighbours, Shortland Street.
23. Do you dislike anyone now that you didn't dislike this time last year?
Not that I can think of.....I'm not usually one to go off and on with friends. You are either my friend or not. I have changed my opinion on a few people.....
24. What was the best book you read?
"Water for elephants" - By Sara Gruen. Bawled my eyes out!
25. What was your greatest musical discovery?
Adele. When ever I hear her sing I close my eyes and sing at the top of my lungs. Shes just one of those singers who totally hits the soul!
26. What did you want and get?
An overseas holiday for just me and Cody.
27. What did you want and not get?
A weekend in Sydney for my birthday. But being pregnant it probably would of sucked anyway! But I endeavour to do it this year.
28. What was your favourite film of this year?
Oh man, I didn't really go to the movies much. Cody falls asleep at the movies so we don't go.
29. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
I turned 27. I had a dinner out at The Countryman with family and close friends. My birthday was also the 12 week mark of my pregnancy so Cody announced it to everyone.
30. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
Keeping our credit card paid off!!!
31. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2011?
Only buy things that are on sale, that are comfy, versatile and not black! (I have way too much black in my wardrobe!)
32. What kept you sane?
Relaxation. If I don't get my 'me' time I go mental
33. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
I would have to agree with Amelia, Kate Middleton. She is just so 'girl next door' and a role model. I love her hair, her fashion sense, and just her general morals. She is my idol.
34. What political issue stirred you the most?
All of them. I am not ashamed to admit that I am a non-voter. Politics never really interest me and to be honest I cant be bothered either way.
35. Who did you miss?
My sister and niece, who live in Gisborne. Although we do see each other regulary it would be much better if we were closer. I hate being so far away and I hate it that the journey from Masterton to Gisborne is such a terrible trip.
36. Who was the best new person you met?
Alicia Oliver. The coolest chick who I meet off the weddings.co.nz forum and still regulary keep in contact with even though we are hundreds of kms apart.
37. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2011.
Dont sweat the small stuff - there is always someone out there who is worse off than you!
38. Quote a song lyric that sums up your year.
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