1.What did you do in 2008 that you’d never done before?
I’m trying to think of something good. Hmm… I know! I got drunk.
2.Did you keep your new years’ resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
Yes and no. One resolution I failed on was doing an entire year of Flickr 365 Days. I’m going to try my best to get it done in 2009! I have a few resolutions in mind for 2009, and I hope I can stick to them.
3.Did anyone close to you give birth?
No.
4.Did anyone close to you die?
No.
5.What countries did you visit?
None. I don’t think I even left the state in 2008. Wait, scratch that… we were in Maryland, Delaware and New Jersey last June!
6.What would you like to have in 2009 that you lacked in 2008?
One week without any drama. Just a week. Is that really too much to ask?
7.What date from 2008 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
September 18th, 2008. It was the day that the state took custody of my brothers.
8.What was your biggest achievement of the year?
Staying on top of things? Seriously, I’m constantly being pulled in a million different directions, so being able to keep my head above water is a good accomplishment, I think. Also, doing pretty well with working from home was also a great accomplishment this year!
9.What was your biggest failure?
Weight loss. I started off well, did okay through the summer, and then got off track in the fall. I haven’t gained, but I haven’t lost much, either. I’ve lost enough that some of my pants are loose and I had to tighten the bands on my bras, but that’s about it.
10.Did you suffer illness or injury?
A few stomach bugs and one or two colds, but that’s it!
11.What was the best thing you bought?
Hands down, my laptop (a customized HP Pavilion dv5)
12.Whose behavior merited celebration?
Ryan’s. He has progressed so much in the past four months. He’s talking more, listening more, and for the most part, rocking less! And Dan gets a salute, too. He has been so good to me in terms of trying to help alleviate my stress and lessen my burdens whenever possible. Daniel, I love you so much. Thank you. ♥
13.Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed?
My mother’s. It still does. :/
14.Where did most of your money go?
Bills, groceries, GAS (thank god the prices are coming down!), my mother/brothers, and a few splurge items.
15.What events did you get really, really, really excited about?
Going to the beach last June, Ryan’s birthday, our pool party, Alyssa’s birthday and Christmas.
16.What song will always remind you of 2008?
Jesse McCartney’s Leavin’. Dorky, I know.
17.Compared to this time last year, are you:
i.happier or sadder? Sadder.
ii.thinner or fatter? About the same.
iii.richer or poorer? The same. Christmas wiped us out!
18.What do you wish you’d done more of?
Sleep. I never get enough sleep, and I’m afraid that it’s starting to catch up to me.
19.What do you wish you’d done less of?
Driving and fighting with my mother. Both are physically and emotionally exhausting.
20.How will you be spending Christmas?
I’m pretty sure that question should be phrased in the past tense. Anyway, I spent Christmas with family, as I always do.
21.Who did you spend the most time on the phone with?
Hah, probably my mother.
22.Did you fall in love in 2008?
I fell even more in love with my husband many different times.
23. How many one-night stands?
Gee, let me think about that. How about none?
24. What was your favorite TV program?
The Tudors! As much as I loved True Blood, I was hooked on The Tudors.
25. Do you hate anyone now that you didn’t hate this time last year?
A few people come to mind, but nobody significant enough to warrant mentioning.
26. What was the best book you read?
Twilight. *blush*
27. What was your greatest musical discovery or rediscovery?
I really didn’t discover anything new or rediscover anything this year. Music? When do I have time to listen to that?!
28. What did you want and get?
A new laptop, some new clothes for the summer and winter, Ryan to talk more, plenty of sex. 
29. What did you want and not get?
Night stands for my bedroom. I’m still waiting on those!
30. What were your favorite films of this year?
Wall-E, Twilight, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button.
31.What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
I turned 24 this year, and we had a small party here at my house!
32. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
Losing a decent amount of weight.
33. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2008?
Casual, bright and feminine.
34. What kept you sane?
Daniel and the interwebs.
35. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most/least?
I wouldn’t mind getting to know Robert Pattinson a little better.
36. What political issue stirred you the most?
Uh, how about that presidential election?
37. Whom did you miss?
My dad, my brothers.
38. Who was the best new person you met?
Cat!
39. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2008:
What goes around comes around.
40. Do you have any lost feelings of others.
Third year in a row that I’m doing this meme, and I still don’t know what this question is asking!
41.Quote a song that sums up your year:
Pssh. I’m not one for songs.
As the domain name suggests, my name is Jenn, and I own this blog. I'm 26 years old and married to my one true ♥, Daniel. And while I have two kids (Alyssa is five, and Ryan is three), you won't find "mommy" in my username or email address, nor does my blog revolve around them. I'm a mother, but most importantly I am me, with a passion for love, blogging, reading, and photography. I'm also a busy freelance writer, web designer & SEO goddess.
I love this meme. I think I stole it from you one year! Hope your NYE is fun and you rock in the new year with friends and family, no fights this time!