That was the year that was, 2023
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What did you do in 2023 that you've never done before?
Took calls during the hotline shift
Did you keep your New Years Resolutions and will you make more for next year?
Partially....
I successfully ran/walked the London Marathon with Sal
But didn't lose weight
Did anyone close to you give birth?
Anna gave birth to Arek in October
Did anyone close to you die?
My lovely Dad died 15th Dec 2022 - still can't believe he's gone
We said Goodbye in his funeral Feb 2023
What countries did you visit?
UK, several times. Otherwise all our holidays were in Switzerland.
What would you like to have in 2023 that you lacked in 2022?
My Dad and Mum to talk to
What dates in 2023 will remain etched on your memory and why?
Feb 20th Dad's funeral
March 19th Announcement about CS merging with UBS on March
What was your biggest achievement of the year?
Surviving despite grief and work stress
Running London Marathon with Sal!
What was your biggest failure?
I don't think I had one as such
Did you suffer illness or injury?
perforated ear drums, asthma, chest infection after Dad's funeral
What was the best thing you bought?
geeting my engagement ring and wedding ring enlarged and then actually wearing them...
Whose behaviour merited celebration?
My team at work, who kept working despite uncertainty and who supported each other
Kate and Chris for their support...
Where did most of your money go?
Childcare
What song will always remind you of 2023?
"So easy wenn du da bisch" by Dabu Fantastic
Compared to this time last year are you:
a) happier or sadder - probably sadder
b) thinner or fatter - thinner
c) richer or poorer - richer
What do you wish you'd done more of?
reading and writing
What do you wish you'd done less of?
working
How will you be spending Christmas?
Here in Zurich
What was your favourite month of 2023?
April and May - Marathon and then Birthday
What was your favourite TV programme?
Welcome to Wrexham
What was the best book you read?
In Her Nature: Rachel Hewitt
What did you want and get?
lost more books, time at the spa
What did you want and not get?
A promotion
What was your favourite film of this year?
Spirited on Apple TV
What did you do on your birthday and how old were you?
I was 50 and had a lovely dinner party with Kerry, Caroline, Nisha, Katie
What kept you sane?
going for walks and runs
My boys
Who did you miss?
My Dad
my team mate Gosia who changed companies
Who was the best new person you met?
Nisha! Gay! Erica!
Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2023
Life's a bitch and then you die
What did you do in 2023 that you've never done before?
Took calls during the hotline shift
Did you keep your New Years Resolutions and will you make more for next year?
Partially....
I successfully ran/walked the London Marathon with Sal
But didn't lose weight
Did anyone close to you give birth?
Anna gave birth to Arek in October
Did anyone close to you die?
My lovely Dad died 15th Dec 2022 - still can't believe he's gone
We said Goodbye in his funeral Feb 2023
What countries did you visit?
UK, several times. Otherwise all our holidays were in Switzerland.
What would you like to have in 2023 that you lacked in 2022?
My Dad and Mum to talk to
What dates in 2023 will remain etched on your memory and why?
Feb 20th Dad's funeral
March 19th Announcement about CS merging with UBS on March
What was your biggest achievement of the year?
Surviving despite grief and work stress
Running London Marathon with Sal!
What was your biggest failure?
I don't think I had one as such
Did you suffer illness or injury?
perforated ear drums, asthma, chest infection after Dad's funeral
What was the best thing you bought?
geeting my engagement ring and wedding ring enlarged and then actually wearing them...
Whose behaviour merited celebration?
My team at work, who kept working despite uncertainty and who supported each other
Kate and Chris for their support...
Where did most of your money go?
Childcare
What song will always remind you of 2023?
"So easy wenn du da bisch" by Dabu Fantastic
Compared to this time last year are you:
a) happier or sadder - probably sadder
b) thinner or fatter - thinner
c) richer or poorer - richer
What do you wish you'd done more of?
reading and writing
What do you wish you'd done less of?
working
How will you be spending Christmas?
Here in Zurich
What was your favourite month of 2023?
April and May - Marathon and then Birthday
What was your favourite TV programme?
Welcome to Wrexham
What was the best book you read?
In Her Nature: Rachel Hewitt
What did you want and get?
lost more books, time at the spa
What did you want and not get?
A promotion
What was your favourite film of this year?
Spirited on Apple TV
What did you do on your birthday and how old were you?
I was 50 and had a lovely dinner party with Kerry, Caroline, Nisha, Katie
What kept you sane?
going for walks and runs
My boys
Who did you miss?
My Dad
my team mate Gosia who changed companies
Who was the best new person you met?
Nisha! Gay! Erica!
Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2023
Life's a bitch and then you die