What Was Great About Oh Eight?

Ten Random things I did in 2008

Writer's Workshop with Mama Kat.

1.  Turned 30.  I had a temporary identity crisis.  I still don't know exactly what I want to be when I grow up, but I am getting closer.  

2. Finally started the house remodeling. . . just this week.  But I got some work in before the new year, so it counts right?  Let's hope we finish something before another year ends.

3.  Got smarter. . . or at least I soon will be.  My husband has gotten two degrees.  Now it's my turn.  I decided to go back to school and finally get my degree.  School doesn't start for another week, but I am all enrolled, so I am counting it!

4.  Blondes really do have more fun.  I know because this year I tried being brunette for a few months.  I will post my findings on that front next week after I am blonde again. Check that one of my list.

5.  Discovered blogging.  It is so much fun I made four blogs! Which is probably why I am stumped on number 5.  Let's just say it is a time consuming hobby.  

6.  Used several bladed power tools.  This makes the list because it was on my 20 things to do before I die list.  I may be a project kind of girl, but am afraid of bladed power tools.  However, while building the tree house I used a circular saw, a miter saw, and a reciprocating saw.  I am patting myself of the back with my fully intact fingers.

7.  Found a home and made friends.  When we moved here in the end of '07 I had determined that we were only staying a year or two and resolved not make friends--because it's no fun to leave them.  But early this year I changed my mind.  I made loads of friends and fell in love with Washington.  I think I will stay.

8.  Our first real family vacation.  No going to visit family in lieu of an actual vacation. Five days. . . at Disneyland.  I think it was a success.  I am thinking next year we should leave the country!

9.   Took great strides towards being an independent woman.  I drive myself.  That sounds bad, I know.  I do drive, but I have never been a big fan of driving.  However, I am slowly getting better about it.  Still no driving in Portland for me, but where I live, no problem!  It's really a work in progress.

10. I went apple!  I finally bought a Mac, and it's love.  In fact, I love my computer so much I decided I needed a iPod ( I was the only member of my family to not own an iPod, 5 and 8 year olds included.  My oldest daughter has two.)  So I asked Santa for the iPod Touch, and he must love me, because I now have two apples to love.  

A few resolutions from '08 are making their way to '09.  Perhaps I will post them tomorrow.  I could  use the motivation of public commitment.  

What did you do Great in Oh Eight?