A year-end Meme

Snurched from tchernabyelo 

1. What did you do in 2008 that you'd never done before?
Um.  Nothing new that I can recall.  I'm not the adventurous type.

2. Did you keep your new years' resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
I don't really believe in making New Years' Resolutions, per se.  I did, however, start a daily word count writing goal on July 28, and I'm still at it.

3. Did anyone close to you give birth?
My niece gave me a great-niece.  (My second!  Also have 2 great-nephews).

4. Did anyone close to you die?
My husband's best friend's mother.

5. What countries did you visit?
None

6. What would you like to have in 2009 that you lacked in 2008?
A pro sale

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