2006: Year in Review
I did this meme last year, and thought it would be interesting to do it again now that another year has gone by.
What did you do in 2006 that you’ve never done before?
I took my kids to the Pacific Science Center in Seattle.
Did you keep your New Years’ resolutions and will you make more for next year?
No. Don’t get me started!
Did anyone close to you give birth?
Not this year.
Did anyone close to you die?
No.
What countries did you visit?
Only Canada.
What would you like to have in 2007 that you lacked in 2006?
Self-control.
What date from 2006 will remain etched in your memory and why?
June 15th, the day we drove to my sister’s in Silverdale. It was quite an adventure – and not in a good way.
What was your biggest achievement of the year?
Sticking to our homeschooling schedule. Giving up coffee.
What was your biggest failure?
My weight loss efforts.
Did you suffer illness or injury?
A pretty nasty allergic reaction to an antibiotic that brought on some adrenaline problems and panic attacks. They are (mostly) gone, though.
What was the best thing you bought?
Saxon Math. I am SO glad we switched.
Where did most of your money go?
Bills, car repairs. My Club Mom money mostly went for books.
What did you get really, really, really excited about?
Kevin’s promotion.
What scripture is a theme of 2006?
I’ll stick to the same one from last year.
2 Peter 1:3-11 (NIV)
“His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness. Through these he has given us his very great and precious promises, so that through them you may participate in the divine nature and escape the corruption in the world caused by evil desires.
For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; and to godliness, brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness, love. For if you possess these qualities in increasing measure, they will keep you from being ineffective and unproductive in your knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. But if anyone does not have them, he is nearsighted and blind, and has forgotten that he has been cleansed from his past sins.
Therefore, my brothers, be all the more eager to make your calling and election sure. For if you do these things, you will never fall, and you will receive a rich welcome into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.”
Compared to this time last year are you:
a. Happier or sadder?
Hmmm. This is a difficult question. We left our church of nine years and that resulted in drifting apart from a close friend. I’m feeling a little unsure of what God has for me right now for my music ministry and writing. So as far as those things go, I guess I could say sadder. But on the other hand, I’ve been blessed with a new friend who is like a sister-by-heart; I really believe that one of the reasons God had her family move here from Bellingham was for me and my sons. I’m feeling optimistic about the church we visited on Sunday. Financially, we’re in a better place than we’ve been in years. The kids are all healthy, and so are Kevin and I. So in those ways, I am truly blessed, and, therefore, happier. And, really, my happiness shouldn’t depend on any of those things, right? Realistically it does, but I’m trying to not be as swayed by my circumstances.
b. Thinner or fatter?
About the same, unfortunately.
c. Richer or poorer?
Richer – less debt and a little more income.
What do you wish you’d done more of?
Writing – other than blogging.
What do you wish you’d done less of?
Worrying.
How did you spend Christmas?
We haven’t spent it yet. On Christmas Eve, we will attend a Christmas Eve service and then share Christmas cookies and egg nog with good friends. On Christmas Day, my parents are coming over early to have the tree and I will be fixing Christmas dinner. It will be quiet, since all of my sisters will be spending Christmas with their husbands’ families.
Did you fall in love in 2006?
Well, I did watch Pride and Prejudice with Colin Firth for the first time! 
What was your favorite TV show?
House, Heroes, and Monarch of the Glen on DVD.
What was the best book you read?
Persuasion, The Thirteenth Tale, and I re-read all the Mitford books. I know, that’s more than one, but believe me, I could’ve listed a lot more.
What was your greatest musical discovery of 2006?
Chris Rice
What did you want and get?
To go visit my sister.
What did you want and not get?
Can’t think of anything.
What was your favorite film this year?
The Prestige was really good. I can’t think of anything else off the top of my head.
What did you do on your birthday?
Went out to dinner with my family and my parents.
What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
Finding a new church.
How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2006?
I don’t have a “personal fashion concept”. I wear what’s clean and what’s comfortable, and occasionally dress up for church. (Same answer as last year.)
What kept you sane?
Reading.
Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
Alastair MacKenzie
What political issue stirred you the most?
I tried to ignore politics this year.
Who did you miss?
Andrea, Debra, and Marni – my sisters.
Who was the best new person you met?
Michelle
Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2006.
That all Christians are the Body of Christ, no matter what denomination or local church you attend.
Quote a song lyric that sums up your year.
Can’t think of one, but I’ll come back and update if I do.
Let me know if you decide to do this meme on your site.
Thanks for sharing, Carrie! I am praying that you and family find a new church home soon. You know how I love a good meme! *Wink*
December 20th, 2006 at 6:18 amThat’s one intense meme!
December 21st, 2006 at 3:48 pmI might have to do that one on my blog.