1. What did you do in 2020 that you have never done before?
Hmm... umm survive a pandemic and quarantine?! Help homeschool my kids? It was a crazy year!2. Did you keep your New Year's resolutions and will you make more for 2020?
I kept some of them, like reading a good amount of books, and spending a lot of time with family. Some things were nearly impossible, due to the pandemic. Arnold and I didn't go on our monthly date nights, and I didn't get to meet as many new people as I had wanted, through church.
3. Did anyone close to you give birth in 2020?
My brother and sister-in-law had a baby! My 1sr nephew, Roman Alexander. :)
4. Did anyone close to you die in 2020?
No one close. An old coworker sadly passed away due to cancer. And my parent's sweet dog Mindy, died.
5. What states/countries did you visit this year?
The only place we went this year was to Charleston, to visit my new nephew and have a quick vacation.
6. What would you like to have in 2020 that you lacked in 2019?
More hope. This year was filled with uncertainties, anxiety, and loneliness. I hope this next year is better.
7. What date from 2020 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
The day I found my biological family. I had been searching forever, and finally it all came together. It was about 3 am one morning when I first saw my biological mother's face, and it was surreal.
8. What was your biggest struggle in 2020?
Honestly, due to the pandemic, a lot was a struggle. Dealing with the kids doing remote learning. Wearing a mask everywhere we go. And not seeing our family and friends as much as we usually do. The holidays were different... everything this year was tough.
9. Did you suffer any illness or injury in 2020?
We are SO thankful to God that none of our family have gotten covid or anything serious this year. We had a few minor illnesses here and there, but nothing major. I accidentally swallowed my crown, which was interesting :D
10. What was the best thing you bought this year?
A new dining room set!! It is gorgeous and sadly it was backordered so we still don't have it, but I can't wait.
11. Whose behavior merited celebration?
I have been really impressed with my biological brother, Jamie. A lot of my family have been skeptical about talking to me, and he has been there every minute. He has talked to me, gotten me answers, supported me, and tried to connect me to other family members. I am so thankful for him. He's made this process a little easier on me.
12. Whose behavior disappointed you?
I was hurt by a few people this year, but I don't want to get into details. Life will always throw some disappointments your way, and you have to learn to move on.
13. Where did most of your money go?
Bills like usual. I also spent waaaay too much on amazon this year (blame it on the quarantine!! ;)
14. What did you get really really excited about this year?
Aside from finding some biological family of course, I also was really, really excited about the birth of my nephew. He had a few medical issues, but he is perfectly healthy now! I also LOVED our trip to Charleston, and I also was thrilled we were able to do our home refinance.
15. What song will always remind you of 2020?
"Run" by Collective Soul
16. Compared to this time last year, are you: much happier, much nicer or richer?
I wouldn't say happier.. but definitely more grateful for things I have. Thankfully Arnold's job has thrived during this pandemic, so we are still doing fine there, too.
17. What do you wish you had done more of?
I wish I COULD have spent more time with my friends and extended family.
18. What do you wish you had done less of?
Worried... like usual!!
19. Did you fall in love in 2020?
More in love with Hubby ;)
20. What was your favorite TV Program in 2020?
The only place we went this year was to Charleston, to visit my new nephew and have a quick vacation.
6. What would you like to have in 2020 that you lacked in 2019?
More hope. This year was filled with uncertainties, anxiety, and loneliness. I hope this next year is better.
7. What date from 2020 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
The day I found my biological family. I had been searching forever, and finally it all came together. It was about 3 am one morning when I first saw my biological mother's face, and it was surreal.
8. What was your biggest struggle in 2020?
Honestly, due to the pandemic, a lot was a struggle. Dealing with the kids doing remote learning. Wearing a mask everywhere we go. And not seeing our family and friends as much as we usually do. The holidays were different... everything this year was tough.
9. Did you suffer any illness or injury in 2020?
We are SO thankful to God that none of our family have gotten covid or anything serious this year. We had a few minor illnesses here and there, but nothing major. I accidentally swallowed my crown, which was interesting :D
10. What was the best thing you bought this year?
A new dining room set!! It is gorgeous and sadly it was backordered so we still don't have it, but I can't wait.
11. Whose behavior merited celebration?
I have been really impressed with my biological brother, Jamie. A lot of my family have been skeptical about talking to me, and he has been there every minute. He has talked to me, gotten me answers, supported me, and tried to connect me to other family members. I am so thankful for him. He's made this process a little easier on me.
12. Whose behavior disappointed you?
I was hurt by a few people this year, but I don't want to get into details. Life will always throw some disappointments your way, and you have to learn to move on.
13. Where did most of your money go?
Bills like usual. I also spent waaaay too much on amazon this year (blame it on the quarantine!! ;)
14. What did you get really really excited about this year?
Aside from finding some biological family of course, I also was really, really excited about the birth of my nephew. He had a few medical issues, but he is perfectly healthy now! I also LOVED our trip to Charleston, and I also was thrilled we were able to do our home refinance.
15. What song will always remind you of 2020?
"Run" by Collective Soul
16. Compared to this time last year, are you: much happier, much nicer or richer?
I wouldn't say happier.. but definitely more grateful for things I have. Thankfully Arnold's job has thrived during this pandemic, so we are still doing fine there, too.
17. What do you wish you had done more of?
I wish I COULD have spent more time with my friends and extended family.
18. What do you wish you had done less of?
Worried... like usual!!
19. Did you fall in love in 2020?
More in love with Hubby ;)
20. What was your favorite TV Program in 2020?
Virgin River is very addicting. I also got sucked into The Home Edit :)
21. What was the best book you read this year?
21. What was the best book you read this year?
My favorite books this year were probably The Tattooist of Auschwitz and The Powerful Purpose of Introverts.
22. What was your greatest musical discovery this past year?
I became a little obsessed with Dan and Shay :) Annoyed the heck out of Hubby and Brooke ;)
23. What did you want and get?
22. What was your greatest musical discovery this past year?
I became a little obsessed with Dan and Shay :) Annoyed the heck out of Hubby and Brooke ;)
23. What did you want and get?
The one perk to this year was MORE time with the kids. They were home a lot more, and I got to be more involved with their school work and their personal lives. They are probably sick of me by now ;)
24. What was the best movie you saw this year?
Umm, we didn't watch a ton of movies this year! Mostly stuff on Netflix or ones we have already seen. We did rent the new Scooby Doo movie one night with the kids.
25.What did you do on your birthday and how old did you turn?
I turned 35 this year! I had a bday dinner at Dos Amigos with some friends and family. Alex and his wife got to come into town and celebrate this year which made it more special :) Mom made me her homemade lasagna like always! :)
26. What one thing would have made your year more satisfying?
Umm, we didn't watch a ton of movies this year! Mostly stuff on Netflix or ones we have already seen. We did rent the new Scooby Doo movie one night with the kids.
25.What did you do on your birthday and how old did you turn?
I turned 35 this year! I had a bday dinner at Dos Amigos with some friends and family. Alex and his wife got to come into town and celebrate this year which made it more special :) Mom made me her homemade lasagna like always! :)
26. What one thing would have made your year more satisfying?
If my biological mother, Donna, would have agreed to talk to me. I am still praying about it, and we will see what God has for the new year!
27. How would you describe your personal fashion statement this year?
Cute but comfy... jeans and cute tops mostly. Way more days were casual thus year.
28. What kept you sane this year?
Jesus, hubby, and friends!!
29. What celebrity did you fancy the most?
Ken Jeong from Masked Singer was hilarious :)
30. Who did you miss this past year?
I missed all my babies and my few friends when I left my job to stay with the kids
31. Who were the best new people you met this year?
Well obviously my top person would be JAMIE!! :) I met so many people in this journey, including Trevor, Cindy, Peggy, Donnie, Connie, Gail, and Dennis. A lot of them are new family! :D
27. How would you describe your personal fashion statement this year?
Cute but comfy... jeans and cute tops mostly. Way more days were casual thus year.
28. What kept you sane this year?
Jesus, hubby, and friends!!
29. What celebrity did you fancy the most?
Ken Jeong from Masked Singer was hilarious :)
30. Who did you miss this past year?
I missed all my babies and my few friends when I left my job to stay with the kids
31. Who were the best new people you met this year?
Well obviously my top person would be JAMIE!! :) I met so many people in this journey, including Trevor, Cindy, Peggy, Donnie, Connie, Gail, and Dennis. A lot of them are new family! :D
I also made some new church friends! I have enjoyed getting to kmow them.
32. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned this year:
Never take things for granted. Before this year I didn't always take the time to remember how blessed we are for our health, our home, jobs, and time with people we love. We used to be able to gather in large groups with whoever we wanted. We used to hug everyone we saw, and exchange small talk at church on Sundays. We let the teachers who are qualified teach our kids. I won't take them for granted again, thats for sure! The point is, be thankful for everything and everyone you have in your life, because it could be taken away tomorrow.
32. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned this year:
Never take things for granted. Before this year I didn't always take the time to remember how blessed we are for our health, our home, jobs, and time with people we love. We used to be able to gather in large groups with whoever we wanted. We used to hug everyone we saw, and exchange small talk at church on Sundays. We let the teachers who are qualified teach our kids. I won't take them for granted again, thats for sure! The point is, be thankful for everything and everyone you have in your life, because it could be taken away tomorrow.
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