Stolen from Kara (Who Stole it from Gena)
THEN: November 1999
1. Age: 29
2. Romantic Status: Married to Derek
3. Occupation: Office Manager for a boutique law firm
4. Fun night out: Dinner with friends
5. My BFFs: Patti and Jane
6. I spent way too much time: Working my butt off for the house I had purchased a few months earlier.
7. I spent not enough time: watching what was going on under my roof a bit more closely
8. I wanted to be when I grew up: I was already grown up by then! I always wanted to be a veterinarian though.
9. Biggest concern: Weather I would have a house and be pregnant by the time I was 30
10. What my biggest concern should have been: See answer to no. 6
11. Where did I live: My very first house in Homewood
12. Dumbest thing I did that year: I can't remember.
13. If I could go back now and talk to myself I would say: Keep a better eye on things, dump your husband, don't lose track of your friends.
NOW: November 2009
1. Age: 39
2. Romantic Status: in a relationship
3. Occupation: legal assistant/trademark administrator for law firm
4. Fun night out: ummmm family time
5. My BFFs: Maddie and my LJ girls
6. I spend way too much time: on LJ!
7. I spend not enough time: working out
8. I want to be when I grow up: a lottery winner
9. Biggest concern: Finances - thanks to the problems listed above it will ALWAYS be finances
10. What my biggest concern should be: Health of my family members
11. Where do I live: Townhome in Manhattan, IL
12. Dumbest thing I have done this year: There isn't anything that stands out...I am perfect!
13. What I think I would say to myself in 10 years: You succeeded.
SUMMARY:
1. What do I miss most from 1999: My friends
2. What do I miss least from 1999: My ex-husband
3. What have I accomplished in 10 years that I am most proud of: I made alot of mistakes in my relationships with people and hurt myself in many ways. I was able to regroup and refocus and I like where my life is now
4. What have I NOT accomplished in 10 years that I wish I had: I really wish I had married the right person and had a child or two.
Part 2:
1. Your ex is on the side of the road on fire. Point and laugh and throw more alcohol on him.
2. Your best friend tells you she is pregnant. I would say it is a miracle from God!
3. When is the last time you wanted to punch someone in their face? Yesterday at work. I hate dealing with foreign trademarks because I still don't understand it and alas my boss isn't thrilled with me
4. Congratulations! You just had a son. What's his name? Hunter James
5. Congratulations! You just had a daughter. What's her name? Rebecca Kathleen or Alexie Clementine (it's a family name)
6. What are you craving right now? Nothing.
7. What was the last thing you cried about? My uncle's cancer prognosis
8. When you buy something and your change is a penny: I leave it in the penny jar at the store or tell them to keep it.
9. What color is your tissue box? I don't have one.
10. Do you have a ceiling fan in your room, and if so, is there dust on that fan? No I am a clean freak
11. What is the last voicemail you received about? My aunt called to tell me someone I know died a few weeks ago. I really don't want to find out who it was!
12. Scariest thing you've experienced in the last year? All my various surgeries but specifically my own cancer scare
13. What do you order when you go to Taco Bell? taco pizza
14. Have you ever had a garage sale? Yes and it rocked!
15. What was the last alcoholic beverage you had? red wine
16.Are you happy right now? Yep other than that work related problem listed above I can't get off my mind
17. Who came over last? no one
18. Do you miss anybody right now? Always
19. Dark or light jeans? Dark. Always dark.
20. What was the last movie you watched at home? Anna Karinina
21. What is in your pocket? Nothing.
22. Who introduced you to your significant other? E-Harmony
23. Where do you hurt? my foot - always
24. What is your favorite aisle at Wal-Mart? Bedding
25. When is your birthday? May 3rd
26. What are you going to do after this? actually working instead of procrastinating
27. What is your favorite dessert? cake of any kind
28. Do you have the same name as one of your relatives? My middle name (Maureen) is my Aunt's name
29. Is someone plotting your demise? Oh I am sure about it.
30. Has anyone ever mistaken you for a family member? My sister Kim - all the time. Even Jeff's stepmom thought she was me when they met.
31. Does someone like you right now? Yes.
32. Do you know anyone in jail/prison? Probably but I don't realize they are in jail
33. Do you like the color green? depends on the shade.
34. Do you think someone is thinking about you right now? I would hope so.
Current Mood:
crappy