End of Year Survey!
1. What did you do in 2004 that you'd never done before?
Started driving. Got a job. Joined the gym. Yoga!! Went to San Francisco. Fell out of love. Crowd surfed. Got yelled at by the cops.
2. Did you keep your new years' resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
I don’t remember if I made any, probably not, I don’t believe in them. I guess if I had to make any it would be to get in shape, be happier, and make some new friends.
3. Did anyone close to you give birth?
My cousin had a baby on christmas.
4. Did anyone close to you die?
Fortunately, no.
5. What countries did you visit?
None.
6. What would you like to have in 2005 that you lacked in 2004?
A car?
7. What date from 2004 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
My first date with Devin, the Mae concert, 8/30, and homecoming
8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?
Learning how to drive. Getting off my ass and getting a job. Being happy.
9. What was your biggest failure?
Breaking promises. Losing touch with old friends.
10. Did you suffer illness or injury?
Maybe a few minor injuries, I don’t really remember. I was really really sick at the beginning of last year though.
11. What was the best thing you bought?
Hmmm… I don’t think I’ve really bought anything for myself.
12. Whose behavior merited celebration?
Devin, for putting up with me. And my family.
13. Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed?
I can think of a few people…
14. Where did most of your money go?
Food. And the movies.
15. What did you get really, really, really excited about?
The Harry Potter movie. Getting my permit. Getting my license. Getting a job. Going to see Mae. My birthday. Christmas!!
16. What song will always remind you of 2004?
White Houses!
17. Compared to this time last year, are you:
i. happier or sadder? HAPPIER!
ii. thinner or fatter? Thinner
iii. richer or poorer? Richer… but after Christmas shopping I’m almost broke again
18. What do you wish you'd done more of?
Sleeping. Reading. Having fun
19. What do you wish you'd done less of?
Spending time on the computer. Crying
20. How will you be spending Christmas?
I visited my aunt’s house and then ate dinner with my family at home.
22. Did you fall in love in 2004?
Yes!
23. How many one-night stands?
Zero, unfortunately!
24. What was your favorite TV program?
The OC. Family Guy.
25. Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year?
Yes.
26. What was the best book you read?
Sarum! Oh wait, I didn’t read that. Angels & Demons, I guess because it’s the only book I read.
27. What was your greatest musical discovery?
White Houses?
28. What did you want and get?
Freedom. Someone who loves me. Happiness. An amazing summer.
29. What did you want and not get?
A car!
30. What was your favorite film of this year?
Garden State, Napoleon Dynamite, Anchorman
31. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
17! I went shopping and I got to eat at the Cheesecake Factory. Hopefully my car will be coming soon…
32. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
Getting my license on time. Besides that, this year was incredible
33. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2004?
Usually jeans + a shirt, as always. A lot more skirts though.
34. What kept you sane?
My boyfriend. My friends. Summer.
35. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
Johnny Depp. Jude Law! Daniel Radcliffe
36. What political issue stirred you the most?
The election. John Kerry’s saggy wrinkly face.
37. Who did you miss?
I don’t really miss anyone.
38. Who was the best new person you met?
Devin!
39. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2004.
Don’t stress out about little things, just have fun because life is too short
40. Quote a song lyric that sums up your year.
Umm… “Maybe I’m a little bit over my head”