1. What did you do in 2013 that you'd never done before?

From my womb a babe was untimely ripped.

2. Did you keep your new years' resolutions, and will you make more for next year?

Didn't make any, but I intend to do a lot of running this year.

3. Did anyone close to you give birth?

Me... and my sister, but technically that was at the end of 2012.

4. Did anyone close to you die?

My last grand parent, Grandma Johnson, the day before James was born.

5. What countries did you visit?

U S of A

6. What would you like to have in 2014 that you lacked in 2013?

A little more patience, and maybe some control over my obnoxious outbursts.

7. What date from 2013 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?

April 2nd, Sulley's debut

8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?

April 2nd, Sulley's debut. Oh, and still having the cleanest house in the whole damn borough despite having a young child.

9. What was your biggest failure?

Not getting on my bike even once. Eesh, I know.

10. Did you suffer illness or injury?

Cesarean recovery was pretty tough.

11. What was the best thing you bought?

It's true, that Osprey child carrier changed my life.

12. Whose behavior merited celebration?

The Seattle Seahawks

13. Whose behavior made you appalled?

Congress, grumble grumble grumble.

14. Where did most of your money go?

FOOD

15. What did you get really, really, really excited about?

Traveling with baby to introduce him to family. And then I realized that I’m really, really, really stupid.

16. What song will always remind you of 2013?

Blurred Lines

17. Compared to this time last year, are you:

- i. happier or sadder?

Happier

- ii. thinner or fatter?

Pretty much back down to pre-babyness

- iii. richer or poorer?

Richer

18. What do you wish you'd done more of?

More mom/baby shtuff around town… library story time, etc.

19. What do you wish you'd done less of?

TV

20. How did you spend Christmas?

In-laws and sister Ren came up for James’ first Christmas. Baby played with wrapping paper, wicked good times for all.

22. Did you fall in love in 2013?

Absolutely.

23. How many one-night stands?

Nadda

24. What was your favorite TV program?

Breaking Bad, Game of Thrones, House of Cards, Orange is the new Black, Mad Men

25. Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year?

Kevin Nealon subliminal speech here—> If I had a new years resolution, it would be to not talk about this (Scriptless) because I’m trying really hard to be positive about things that are purposefully trying to get me down (Jason and/or Warren) and I really think it’s best to turn the other cheek (eat my yeti ass).

26. What was the best book you read?

Song of Ice and Fire: Game of Thrones

27. What was your greatest musical discovery?

Passion Pit, it’s new to me.

28. What did you want and get?

A baybay

29. What did you want and not get?

SLEEP

30. What was your favorite film of this year?

12 Years a Slave

31. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?

Drinks at home with friends, 28

32. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?

See #29

33. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2013?

An already momed-out wardrobe exploded into a full on maternal disaster

34. What kept you sane?

Pedicures and Johnny Boy

35. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?

I kind of have a thing for Jason Segel, I guess

36. What political issue stirred you the most?

Probably the shut down

37. Who did you miss?

All family

38. Who was the best new person you met?

My niece Anna, because she’s literally a new person

39. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2013:

The most difficult challenges are the most rewarding… and sleep when the baby sleeps, blah blah blah.

40. Quote a song lyric that sums up your year:

“Don’t you worry ‘bout a thing” - Stevie Wonder