2012 Overview

1. What did you do in 2012 that you’d never done before? Finally finished a novel, got my first apartment, got my very own pet...
2. Did you keep your new year’s resolutions, and will you make more for next year? To be honest, I don't think I remember mine. I know all of the one's Trevor made came oppositely true though, haha.
3. Did anyone close to you give birth? My best friend Erica had a baby boy, and I am very upset that I haven't seen him yet. Other than that, no. Although Allison, Trevor's unofficial sister-in-law is having a baby girl that's due in March. :)
4. Did anyone close to you die? Yes, unfortunately my Grandma Weidman died just about a month ago from a strong form of lung cancer. It was fairly sudden and unexpected, but I am grateful I was able to go to the memorial in Virginia Beach and see all of my family.
5. What countries did you visit? :( None. Visited Utah, Nevada, and Virginia though.
6. What would you like to have in 2013 that you lacked in 2012? I would like to have more self-control with my finances, more time spent with friends and family, and better motivation to keep myself healthy.
7. What dates from 2012 will remain etched upon your memory, and why? December 8th, my Grandma's death. The others are more events than they are dates.
8. What was your biggest achievement of the year? Either getting my own apartment or finishing my novel. Probably the latter though, that was a lot of work.
9. What was your biggest failure? Getting a title loan for more than I should have. I made a lot of unwise financial decisions this year that I've had to learn from. Luckily I've had a lot of patient and generous people to help me work through everything and all of my mistakes.
10. Did you suffer illness or injury? Yes, but it's an illness that's not going away so I'm not sure it counts, haha.
11. What was the best thing you bought?   My puppy Charlie. :)
12. Whose behavior merited celebration? Obviously Trevor has continued to be such an unwavering support that I'm continuously in awe of him. My parents have also become good friends in a way that they weren't last year as I start to realize what it's like to grow up. My aunt Jer and uncle Thomas are also amazing, as well as Suzi who has supported me with little things all year.
13. Whose behavior appalled you? Not going to name any names. Lessons were learned, mistakes were made, people move on. :) Life is a funny thing and it's funny how some people's actions can change your life for the good even if the actions themselves were sucky.
14. Where did most of your money go? I ask myself that every week.
15. What did you get really, really, really excited about? -My apartment -Getting a laptop -Getting a puppy -Any home cooked meal I didn't have to prepare
16. What song will always remind you of 2012? Call Me Maybe was on the radio constantly.
17. Compared to this time last year, are you: a) happier or sadder?          Maybe not happier but more positive and grateful
b) thinner or fatter?         Thinner! :)
c) richer or poorer?        Poorer, but with big plans for a comeback!
18. What do you wish you’d done more of?        Spent time with other people or doing things outside my house. I'm naturally introverted and it can be limiting.
19. What do you wish you’d done less of?        Spent money, worried, stressed
20. How did you spend Christmas?             With family <3
21. Did you fall in love in 2012?            It's funny because after the hell that was October through December I find myself falling more in love with Trevor and the amazing man he is.
22. What was your favorite TV program?         Vampire Diaries and Parenthood, but those aren't new. Started watching Teen Wolf.
23. Do you hate anyone now that you didn’t hate this time last year?         I wouldn't say hate.
24. What was the best book you read?        Three-way tie between The Fault in Our Stars by John Green, Unbearable Lightness by Portia DeRossi and The Mortal Instrument Series by Cassandra Clare. But probably The Fault in Our Stars.
25. What was your greatest musical discovery?         P¡nk had a good new album...
26. What did you want and get?           Laptop, puppy, apartment...
27. What did you want and not get?             Financial aid for college, some other things.
28. What was your favorite film of this year?          Perks of Being a Wallflower, followed by Hunger Games.
29. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?        22... And I honestly have no idea. Something with Trevor? That's bad, haha.
30. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?         Starting college. (or a ring on my finger ;) j/k)
31. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2012?         Lacking dresses and way too many tennishoes and jeans.
32. What kept you sane?        Trevor, as always. Though I don’t know if I keep him sane, but that wasn’t the question, was it. ;) Also good friends and wonderful family.
33. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?         I like Ian Somerhalder because he's pretty and does a ton of volunteer work for all these causes. And he's pretty.
34. What political issue stirred you the most?         Gay rights, mainly. But towards December how gun rights and mental illness are being talked about, as someone with mental illness.
35. Who did you miss?          Everyone in Utah/Virginia.
36. Who was the best new person you met?        A lot of new coworkers are pretty awesome
37. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2012.        To be grateful for the good and wonderful people around me, because I've come too close to losing everything else.
38. Quote some lyrics that describe your year...