2012 Recap

What did you do in 2012 that you have never done before?

Brain surgery- definitely never done that before
Self injections
Lake Powell with my dad and step-family
Matt started building houses- and thinking about building a house for us someday
Looking back, it felt like a fairly normal year minus January
 

Did you keep your New Year's Resolutions and will you make more for 2013?

I finished my monster quilt and made more home video DVDs, but I seem to make resolutions that have no definite "end." They'll stay the same this year, as always.

What would you like to have in 2013 that you lacked in 2012?

I'd like to keep Matt in school. The brain blob prevented that in 2012. Maybe some material things too, like a truck and a boat.

What day will be etched in your memory?

The day I had my brain biopsy. The day the neurosurgeon called to report that I did not have cancer or a tumor, but an MS plaque. Luckily this happened at the beginning of 2012 and the rest of the year was so good!

What was your biggest struggle this year?

I can't think of anything. With the diagnosis and everything that followed there was no struggling, just acceptance. We got out of other things we were struggling with this year, like our jobs, and found more peace and happiness.

What was your biggest achievement this year?

Lots of happiness! Sometimes I forget that the brain biopsy and MS stuff happened this year. It seems like the year started in June once we moved to Logan. Everything before that was kind of a blur.

What was the best thing you bought this year?

USU season football tickets!

Where did most of your money go?

Hello? Medical bills. We'd be in a totally different place if we didn't have those.

What did you get really excited about this year?

Being back in Logan. I missed everything about this place and we love being back.

 

What songs will remind you of 2012?

Anything by Fun. and "Home" by Philip Philips and "Drunk on You" by Luke Bryan

What was your favorite television program of 2012?

New Girl and Duck Dynasty

But...

We still are watching Glee, Bones, Once Upon a Time, Big Bang Theory, Grimm, Guys with Kids, Gold Rush, the Voice, and Matt's outdoors shows

Oh...

and

SPORTS, SPORTS, and more SPORTS...

We currently watch the Jazz (every game), other NBA games (seriously, ask me ANYTHING about the NBA), Real Salt Lake (every game), every major college football team in Utah (yes, three games a week), some NFL, Utah State basketball and the NCAA tournament

What did you want and get this year?

An awesome new apartment in Logan
A brain blob... oh wait, that fits under the category "What did you NOT want and STILL get this year" :)

What was the best movie you saw this year?
Pitch Perfect and John Carter. Matt and I see a lot of movies and were not so impressed with the movies this year. Hopefully better movies will come out in 2013.

What did you do for your birthday and how old did you turn?

I turned 25 this year and Matt turned 27. On my birthday we went to the pumpkin walk after work with Randy, Jenny, the kids, Alex, my dad and Laurie, and Matt. Then we went to Olive Garden for dinner, as per tradition. Matt's birthday was in the middle of us moving, finishing our jobs, and getting ready for Lake Powell. I didn't buy him a birthday gift until August or September. Definitely a slacker. Good goal for next year.

How would you describe your personal fashion statement this year?

Wranglers and cowboy boots. I love living somewhere where this is okay! Matt's fashion statement is thermal underwear. Working in sub-zero temperatures has him dressed every day in millions of layers. It takes him five to ten minutes to undress after work!