Thanks to Ali from Ali on the Run for her silly little survey. And it isn’t about running but I’m sure I’ll add something about that in one or two of the answers.

Here you go:

Favorite iPhone app:

Instagram is my favorite.  I love to take photos (but most of them do relate to running.)

this is my most recent – you can follow me @dsc59

My second favorite is Facebook. I do not to post about EVERTHING I do but I love to share the interesting things (and they are not usually running-related) that I do such as going to the movies. friend gatherings and trips to NYC. It’s a way great to share and interact with friends that you don’t see often.

Most-used emoji:

Probably the thumbs up one. It shows agreement, encouragement, etc. I use it a lot.

And then there are my personal bit emojis.  I use them frequently in texting.

Last song you sang in the shower: 

I don’t usually sing in the shower so I’ll share the last song I sang along with while running. Lady Gaga, Madonna & Shania Twain get me moving.

What is your greatest fear:

Snakes, mice…EEK!!

Somewhere you haven’t been that you’d like to go: 

Alaska, Iceland, African Safari, China, Vietnam, Hawaii

I want to see the Northern Lights

What would you want as your last meal on earth: 

Pizza and ice cream or a fancy French meal.

yes, please

The TV show you’re binge-watching now: 

My favorite show now is This is Us.  I DVR it.  I still watch Grey’s Anatomy.  I am also waiting to catch Nashville (not sure if I get this channel…)

Deacon ❤ crush

Last person you kissed:

I hope it’s my hubby but it may be my cat, Jerry.

who wouldn’t want to kiss this furry face?

Which living person do you most admire?

Michelle Obama.  She’s such a class act. I will miss her in the White House.

of course I found a pic of her running

Three words that best describe you:

loyal, driven, runner

What’s the craziest thing someone’s said to you on social media? 

“Love your Michelle Obama arms”  I wish I had her arms. I laughed.

who me?

Favorite time of the week:

Saturday or Sunday morning (depending on which day I do not run or race). No work to rush off to. Can relax at breakfast and have a second cup.

Childhood crush:

Paul McCartney of the Beatles.  David Cassidy of the Partridge Family. David McCallum (Ilya Kuryakin) in the Man from Uncle.  (Ok, I’m old if you don’t know who they are?)

Most recent tattoo:

I have none.

Would you rather have a chauffeur, a chef, a personal trainer, or someone to clean your home for you?

Either a personal trainer cuz I cannot get motivated to exercise or someone to clean my house.  I hate to waste time cleaning.

a cute one would help too

Happy Running!  Care to share? Answer some of these questions in the comments. 

Thanks to Tricia from Missisippi Piddlin’ for pointing out a series from Lisa Jacobs.  From Dec 27 to Jan. 2. Lisa had daily prompts with questions to think about in order to reflect on the past year. 

Although it’s over, I recommend checking out her blog and looking at the prompts.  They are really thought provoking.

Here are the ones from Day #1:

• What was time very well spent this year?

 My 12 weeks of unemployment. 

Yes, it was stressful but I was able to play tennis most mornings and met a lot of neat ladies.  I was able to run whenever and wherever I wanted. And most importantly, I discovered hiking and enjoyed doing it by myself.

• What was money very well spent this year?

 Every single race fee. 

 I love racing.  I don’t regret any race that I paid for (even $50 for a NYC 5k.).

• What are your favorite memories of 2016?

I have quite a few but the most memorable experiences of 2016 were running in NYC with my Russian friend Anna and the girls weekend in Panama City Beach that I spent with 7 other bloggers.

• What did you accomplish or complete this year?

Found a new job. Ran many races of varying distances and in a variety of locations. Completed a hiking challenge.  Most importantly, had a healthy year (no illnesses or injures).

• Did you make any progress on long-term goals?

I hadn’t set any official long-term goals. But if I did, they would be to remain active and healthy (as I age) and to be financially able to retire someday.

So yes, I did have a active and healthy year. I ran 1046 miles. 

On the retirement front, I am employed but I am not progressing as much I would have liked on the financial front.

• What felt successful about the year, as a whole?

Probably my running. 

I mean I ran 43 races including 7 half marathons and had zero injuries. I won many age group awards. Over 20!

• Did you overcome any obstacles or mental blocks this year?

I had resigned myself to getting older and slower but I did PR at the half marathon distance.  A happy surprise. Under 2:09!!!

• What did you learn about yourself after all that happened in 2016?

I learned that you have to be patient.  And that I’m generally not a patient person.

I also learned that sometimes you have to accept that “things happen for a reason.”

I learned, as well, that I’m not ready to retire. I like having an active (outside the home) life.

• Who nurtured or supported you most this year?

My hubby, of course, and all my friends. 

They listened to me during the trying times and were there to  share my successes, as well.

• Who did you enjoy nurturing and supporting?

That would definitely be the STEM runners and my mentee Amanda. I hope that I made a difference in their lives.

Happy Running! Feel free to answer any of these questions in the comments.