Q: December 17 Word or phrase. A word that encapsulates your year. “2009 was _____.”

A:  Ken’s Answer:  A first attempt at renewal

A: Laura’s Answer:  Perfection is not the enemy of the good.

Q: December 18 Shop. Online or offline, where did you spend most of your mad money this year? (+ Room 6 ‘Keep Calm & Carry On’ giveaway)

A: Ken’s Answer: Newegg. Amazon.com

A: Laura’s Answer:  I’m always crazy about spending money, so it hard for me to truly treat myself to something I like.  But I’m always looking at (and dreaming about)  etsy.com, west elm, and lululemon.

Q: December 19 Car ride. What did you see? How did it smell? Did you eat anything as you drove there? Who were you with?

A: Laura & Ken: Driving down the California Coast – to Big Sur, CA for  Dave & Keri’s wedding.  Great wine, fantastic vistas, the smell of the ocean, and long distance friends around for several days.  Man, it was great.

Q: December 20 New person. He/She came into your life and turned it upside down. He went out of his way to provide incredible customer service. Who is your unsung hero of 2009?

A: Ken’s Answer: Scott, my voice instructor.

Q: Laura’s Answer: I’ve got lots of heroes in my life this year.  She isn’t new to my life, but my friend and mentor Emily.  She gave me interesting work again this year, supported me as I challenged my own limitations, and embodies the authentic leader I would like to become.