What did you do in 2015 that you'd never done before?
Sold my house.
Moved in with a boy!
Went to a NCAA Tournament.
Had a dirty martini which immediately became my new favorite drink.
Did you keep your new year's resolutions and will you make any for next year?
"For 2015 I'd like to send more mail to friends and family." And I did! I subscribed to A Beautiful Mess Happy Mail and received cards in the mail every month. I used these to send along to friends and family and it's been so nice to have an eclectic stash.
For 2016 - I'd like to really work on my flexibility and strength. Yoga, perhaps?
Did anyone close to you give birth?
My sister did! I was living with her family when she found out she was pregnant and was still there when she gave birth to Caroline Day.
This was also a year that many friends had kiddos. Margaret (Mara) and James (Abbey) being the most notable to me.
Grandma passed away earlier this year. I miss her.
This year we had to put down Squirt, Mr. Louisville's pup of about 14 years. His last few months were incredibly sad.
What countries did you visit?
I'm changing this question to all of my trips in general.
Started off with a January trip to California.
JAMAICA in February. Such a fun trip.
Charleston and Savannah over the summer.
Colorado for Andi's wedding.
Austin, Texas.
San Diego and Vegas.
Portland and then back to San Diego.
Whew. A fun year for sure!! I did go to Knoxville to visit Andi in Tennessee and Norris Lake for the 4th of July so I'll count those too. Lots of trips to look forward to in 2016. Travelling is my favorite!
What would you like to have in 2016 that you lacked in 2015?
A consistent love for running.
What dates from 2014 will remain etched upon your memory and why?
The above mentioned trips and birth of my new niece.
The NCAA Tournament this past March in Louisville because it was SO FUN even though KY didn't go all the way.
What was your biggest achievement of the year?
I nailed a creme brulee recipe on Christmas Eve. Also, I'm rather proud I finally upped and moved to a new city.
What was your biggest failure?
I failed to keep up consistently with my fitness. I truly hope to work on that this year since I have a more free time.
Did you suffer illness or injury?
Nope.
What was the best thing you bought?
Technically M bought it but we got a Casper mattress and it has seriously improved our relationship!
Where did most of your money go?
To pay off a credit card. Woo hoo! 30 and finally getting my finances in check, yo.
What did you get really excited about?
Moving to Louisville. Family dinner with the Normans. Friends giving birth. Travelling. Live music. Rose. Pool days.
Hey Mami.
Compared to this time last year, are you happier or sadder? Thinner or fatter? Richer or poorer?
I think I'm just as happy perhaps a bit fatter and quite a bit poorer.
What do you wish you'd done more of?
Play with Charlotte when I was her roommate.
What do you wish you'd done less of?
Spent time worrying about anything.
How did you spend Christmas?
Christmas eve with my parents, Mr. Louisville, my Uncle Mike and cousin Raquel. We had steak and lobster and lots of good wine. I made creme brulee for dessert and it turned out so good.
Christmas brunch at the Normans!
What was your favorite TV program?
Transparent, Mad Men, Top Chef, Master of None.
What were your favorite books of the year?
I re-read Fall of Giants and am currently working on the second book in that trilogy. That story hasn't left my mind since I first read it in 2012 so I figured it was time to finish it up.
I also listened to The Andy Cohen Diaries and really loved it.
What was your favorite music from this year?
Sylvan Esso and Alabama Shakes.
This was also the year I invested in Spotify which has changed the way I listen to music.
What were your favorite films of the year?
James Bond: Spectre, Inside Out, Trainwreck, Amy.
What did you do on your birthday and how old were you?
I turned 30 on January 26 and decided I needed to get out of town! I went to California to visit family and CHILL.
What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
I'm not sure that anything could've. I'd say I had a very satisfying year.
How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2015?
Nordstrom and Madewell is where it's at... still! Neutrals for life.
What kept you sane?
Long walks in the Norman neighborhood. Listening to podcasts.
Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2015.
Budgets are necessary.
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