Every year, I like to set aside some time to reflect upon the year’s events and map out a plan for the year to come. After all, if we don’t have a plan, we end up no where.
Here are some of mine. I got these questions from one of my favorite blogs – in{courage}me. What are yours?
1. What was the single best thing that happened this past year?
The celebration of new life. My nephew Owen was born and both he and Kara have been healthy all year long. That’s all anyone could ask for really!
2. What was the single most challenging thing that happened?
The downturn of the economy and the recession definitely played a huge role in our lives. Business was slow, people were not spending, money was tight. Our relationship strained and we were almost on the brink of destruction.
3. What was an unexpected joy this past year?
Owen. The birth of my nephew Owen was unexpected and amazing! He is turning out to be an adorable little boy!
4. What was an unexpected obstacle?
Fighting off stress and managing our finances. This year has been the toughest one yet.
5. Pick three words to describe 2009.
Kara, Survival, Growth
6. Pick three words your spouse would use to describe your 2009 (don’t ask them; guess based on how you think your spouse sees you).
Frustration, Distance, Motivation
7. Pick three words your spouse would use to describe their 2009 (again, without asking).
Nightmare, Hell, Stress
8. What were the best books you read this year?
Embarrassingly- Twilight Saga Series, plus countless other business blogs.
9. With whom were your most valuable relationships?
Ken, Kara, Marion, Onnik, Owen.
10. What was your biggest personal change from January to December of this past year?
The realization that dreams CAN come true, although they may not be wrapped in the imagined gift box. 
I also came to the realization that I DON’T HAVE TO GET A JOB, I can stay home with my baby and make a ton of money, I REALLY CAN DO IT! IT IS HAPPENING NOW and it’s not some pipe dream. Unfortunately for me, I don’t know anyone personally who has achieved the level of success I have in the past 3 years in a start-up e-commerce business, and basically have to rely on myself for support, courage and inspiration to wake up each morning and keep pushing. Sometimes, I lose track of the the level of achievement and progress made because i am just sooooo busy running. So today, in celebration of 2010, I want to stop for a moment, take a deep breath, and give myself a BIG pat on the back!!! YOU DID IT GIRL!
11. What was your single biggest time waster in your life this past year?
Sleep
12. What was the best way you used your time this past year?
Kara
13. What was the biggest thing you learned this past year?
To trust myself as a mother and business owner.
14. Create a phrase or statement that describes 2009 for you.
SURREAL!
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Haha I like the answer to number 5…Kara and survival are next to each other!! Also looks like you skipped some questions…but I love the answers to everything!!
Haha…. i did skip some questions. Took too long to answer. Now you should post some of your answers in the comments!
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