A good faith effort to reboot this journal.
1. What did you do in 2009 that you'd never done before?
Hrm, banner year on this one:
Got married, moved cross-country, practiced medicine, lost a patient, lived in The South, cared about SEC football, Spent Christmas away from family.
2. Did you keep your new years' resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
My standby, "Make it through the year with health and sanity intact" is always on there, and I managed it pretty well. The new one is "Get in shape, no seriously this time." Nick and I refuse to get complacent and chubby on each other.
3. Did anyone close to you give birth?
One of the residents had an adorable baby boy about 3 months ago.
4. Did anyone close to you die?
No, thank goodness. We had a sad and tragic loss from our medical school graduating class - just shy of graduation, but he and I weren't close.
5. What countries did you visit?
Mexico for our Amazing honeymoon. Seriously, I can't imagine a better time.
6. What would you like to have in 2010 that you lacked in 2009?
Better balance. This is the first time I'm really trying my hand at "being a grownup" and I'm pretty sure I can be a more loving wife, a better doctor and have more fun doing all of the above. May need an extra hour in the day, but I'll try.
7. What dates from 2009 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
March 19th, matched to Savannah.
May 22nd, got m'self hitched
June 22nd, started Doctoring.
8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?
As a Brand New MD, took call overnight and nobody died.
9. What was your biggest failure?
Not keeping up contact with everyone I love as much I need and want to.
10. Did you suffer illness or injury?
Pityriasis Rosea. Itched like a mother scooter for about 2 weeks, but the residency then got that board question right as a result.
11. What was the best thing you bought?
The meal card for our Honeymoon resort. Delicious Chilaquiles!
12. Whose behavior merited celebration?
MY PARENTS, HOLY CRAP. Between masterminding an amazing, beautiful wedding and driving the Truck of Doom down through the mountains, I couldn't have done it without them. And as always, Nick for scraping me off the ceiling during my "Why do I want to do this crazy job??" moments.
13. Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed?
I'd rather not say, but suffice to say that I'm no longer hurt by their behavior and merely sad about it.
14. Where did most of your money go?
Rent, utilities, suuuuushi.
15. What did you get really, really, really excited about?
The wedding was pretty damn fantastic. Also, meeting Alton Brown/seeing Good Eats live had me bouncing around like a muppet.
16. What song will always remind you of 2009?
Probably "A little bit of Chicken Fried"
17. Compared to this time last year, are you:
a) happier or sadder? happier
b) thinner or fatter? thinner, by just a shade.
c) richer or poorer? richer, Finally!
18. What do you wish you'd done more of?
Enjoy the relatively stress-free time that is end of 4th year.
19. What do you wish you'd done less of?
Spending holidays IN the Hospital
20. How will you be spending did you spend Christmas?
See 19. (Fake Christmas, or Dec 25th was spent on call at Memorial). Real Christmas was on the 28th and just lovely. Spent time with my parents, watched Sherlock Holmes and had a huuuuge dinner with Aunt & Uncle as well.
21. Did you fall in love in 2009?
All over again.
22. How many one-night stands?
Considering I declared my love to the big comfy couch in the resident lounge, that may count.
23. What was your favorite TV program?
How I Met Your Mother, Castle, Top Chef (but only for Kevin)
24. Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year?
Phone extension 8113, but it's not their fault.
25. What was the best book you read?
Good Eats:The Early Years. EEEE, so good!
26. What was your greatest musical discovery?
Country. Yes, I KNOW.
27. What did you want and get?
To match into a residency program.
28. What did you want and not get?
Given that Mr. Brown had a pleasant security lady who was visibly armed, I'll let all y'all figure that one out.
29. What was your favorite film of this year?
Up was up there.
30. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
Got ready for my first day of work. Panicked. Ate tasty Thai food.
31. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
To have a magical transporter between Michigan and Georgia.
32. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2009?
"Wait, I have to look respectable now?" .... "Oh thank God, I can wear scrubs 4 times a week."
33. What kept you sane?
Nick. Our Christmas Tree. Spanish Moss.
34. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
Once again, David Tennant needs to call me.
35. What political issue stirred you the most?
Being a bleeding heart liberal in the deep south during healthcare reform.
36. Who did you miss?
They all know.
37. Who was the best new person you met?
All of my new coworkers have been just fantastic. I couldn't have asked for a better bunch.
38. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2009:
Fake it until you make it. And you learn how to make it faster that you'd think.
39. Quote a song lyric that sums up your year:
"I'm happy, happy at home....
You're my best friend. "
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