Technically I guess I should have done this on December 31, but I didn’t get around to it so better late than never. (Never seems to have mostly been the theme around here lately. Ahem.) Anyway, I used to really enjoy doing this year-end wrap-up post every year, so here it is.

1. What did you do in 2014 that you’d never done before?

Experienced an earthquake. Went to a movie sing-a-long (Frozen) at the Castro Theatre. Visited the Point Bonita Lighthouse. Sat in club level seats at a Giants game. Went to a minor league baseball game. Became the parent of a middle schooler. Visited Lake Tahoe (highly recommend) and Reno (not so much). Attended a conference in Washington, D.C. I’m sure lots of other things too – it has been a busy year!

2. Did you keep your New Year’s resolutions, and will you make more?

No, I generally don’t make resolutions because they inevitably lead to disappointment and feelings of failure. And also I have the memory capabilities of a goldfish so I’d probably forget them before I could accomplish anything anyway!

3. Did anyone close to you give birth?

One of my best friends from high school had an adorable (and tiny!) baby girl. I finally met her at two months old…and she was still 7 ounces shy of how much my daughter weighed AT BIRTH.

4. Did anyone close to you die?

No, thankfully.

5.  What countries did you visit?

None this year, but next year I’ll finally have something fun to report for this question!

6.  What would you like to have in 2015 that you lacked in 2014?

Endless cash flow. Wouldn’t we all? No, seriously – I’d like to feel really fulfilled in and excited by my job. I’m very good at what I do but sometimes it’s less than personally fulfilling.

7. What dates from 2014 will remain etched in your memory, and why?

Hmm. See above re: goldfish memory.

8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?

I don’t really think I’ve achieved anything too huge this year. It’s been a long, tough year at work full of both minor achievements and minor failures but nothing that really stands out. In my personal life I think it has mostly been status quo.

9. What was your biggest failure?

At work I rearranged some staff assignments without first checking in with the client base which caused a HUGE kerfuffle. The client reaction totally took me by surprise and I was able to damage control, but lesson learned. Never again!

10. Did you suffer illness or injury?

Nothing major. Sinus and stomach issues here and there, per the usual.

11.  What was the best thing you bought?

A pair of super-dark, super-stretchy skinny jeans. They keep their shape through multiple wears, are very flattering and extremely comfortable. Also I got them on sale, which basically makes them the perfect purchase.

12. Where did most of your money go?

Rent. The federal government and the state of California, both of which take an appalling amount of my paycheck each month. Disney got a significant chunk this year as well.

13.  What did you get really excited about?

Christmas vacation. Going to Disney was so much fun (see #18 below) and I wish that we could do that every year! Also just having two solid weeks away from a stressful job really helped me put things in perspective.

14. What song will always remind you of 2014?

Same answer as my husband – “All of Me” by John Legend, which I actually did like at first but am now quite sick of. Either that, or “Let it Go” from Frozen.

15. Compared to last year are you: Richer or poorer? Thinner or fatter? Happier or sadder?

Richer, at least on paper. No real change in my size or overall happiness levels.

16. What do you wish you’d done more of?

Running and/or going to the gym.

17. What do you wish you’d done less of?

Lamenting what I do not have.

18. How did you spend Christmas?

At Disney World with my family (including parents, sister and brother-in-law). It wasn’t a traditional Christmas but we had a fantastic time! We flew into Orlando Christmas Eve and stayed until the 28th. It was the perfect length and everyone had so much fun.

19. What was your favorite TV show?

Sons of Anarchy, and now it is OVER and I am SAD. I also binge-watched American Horror Story on Netflix and adored season 1, but have lukewarm feelings about Freak Show so I can’t call this an overall favorite. NCIS is still a long-running fave, along with Supernatural and Hawaii 5-0.

20. What were your favorite books of the  year?

The Fault in Our Stars was so, so good (still need to see the movie!) and I read Marley & Me during Christmas and really enjoyed that one too…which I guess has also been made into a movie. Maybe I should watch it too.

21. Favorite music?

I just like music, even the pop hits they play ad nauseum on the local mix station. So I don’t really have a favorite (except Metallica of course. Always Metallica.)

22. Favorite films?

Guardians of the Galaxy was fun. We don’t go to the movies a lot but I’m looking forward to the next Avengers movie.

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

Stupidly, I went to work. I don’t plan on making that mistake again this year, although my team softened the blow with a Metallica-themed gift and decorations. I turned 35.

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

Being able to retire and live out the rest of my life on a well-appointed yacht, without a care in the world. This will consistently be my answer to this particular question, always and forever.

25. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2014?

Boots and leggings. And lots of cardigans. Also scarves.

26. What kept you sane?

I drink a lot of wine, but that probably benefits those around me more than anything else.

27. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2014.

Sometimes personal growth is painful.