Nanashi,
A little belated but always welcome and important! Presenting Lala's past year! (en revue!)
1. What did you do in 2014 that you'd never done before?
-Temporarily drop college
-Pass Phase 1 of the Police Exam
- Travel to Morocco
- Moved out on my own (with Kiki)
-Went to my first "Real" work Christmas party
-Obtained a job with ups and downs but that isn't the worst in the world.
2. Did you keep your New Year's Resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
Last Year’s Resolutions:
- Keep up my B average in School - I kiiiiiinda did, it started going down near the end of 2nd semester
- Apply to the University of Sussex in England for Law School - FAIL although I am working in my field of study
- Try not to let people get me down = Kiiiiiinda pass
- Make this the Year of Lala = SUCCESS
This Year's Resolutions
- Move in with Andy
- Get my G1? (cue cynical laughing in the background)
- Rock life with the body I've been given
- Continue on with the Year of Lala
3. How did you spend New Year's Eve?
This year it was spent differently. I hung out at Martina's house where she had a New Year's bash. Then the next day, we all went downtown for an awesome lunch. I was sliiightly hung over but it was a lot of fun :)
4. Did anyone close to you die?
Unfortunately Yes. Martina's grandmother passed away.
5. What countries did you visit?
Morocco - I embarked on a solo journey throughout Morocco. It had its ups and downs but I fell in love with the country. It was awesome.
Cuba - went on an epic 4th year anniversary trip to Cuba with Andy
U.S.A. - Andy and I went to New York for his Birthday. Despite a crazy snowstorm preventing travel, we were able to reschedule for the next day. We saw the Phantom of the Opera and just enjoyed time away from everything,
6. What would you like to have in 2015 that you lacked in 2014?
I want to rent an apartment with Andy!
I want to continue removing toxic people from my life.
7. What date from 2014 will remain etched in your memory and why?
There are a always a few dates!
Cuba!
Morocco!
New York!
8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?
Successfully finding employment in my field and ocming to term with myself about what type of person I am.
9. What was your biggest failure?
Disappointment with school. I want to finish. I just need to motivate myself to do it.
10. Did you suffer illness or injury?
Got sick with the flu. My health card expired so my body is birth control free (which I mostly miss but my body is happy?) I dunno :P
11. What was the best thing you bought?
Morocco!
New York!
Stuff for Kiki and Lala's Apartment
12. Where did most of your money go?
Apartment, trips and paying OSAP back! (en route to becoming debt free for the win!)
13. What songs will always remind you of 2014?
Anaconda - Nicki Minaj
Rude - Magic!
Turn down for What - Lil'Jon
Prayer in C - Lilly Wood & the Prick and Robin Schulz
14. What do you wish you'd done more of?
Stood up for myself and for what I believed in.
15. What do you wish you'd done less of?
I think I can still apply 2013's regret to last year as well...I need to stop cairng so much about things that mean so little to me.
16. What was your favourite T.V. program?
Lost Girl
Parks and Recreation
Orphan Black
Brooklyn Nine-Nine
The Mindy Project
Legend of Korra
Young Justice
17. Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate last years?
I still think that hate is such a strong word. In short, Yes. I can still be cordial to people and kind but I don't necessarily have to like them.
18. What was the best book you read?
Adultery by Paolo Coehlo.
19. What was your greatest musical discovery?
Most addictive: Nicki Minaj
Most Ridiculous: Azaelia Banks
Honourable Mentions: Top 40 songs FTW~!
20. What was your favourite film in 2014?
Lucy
The Lego Movie
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay
21. What did you do on your birthday and how old are you?
I am 27 years old. I must refrain from obtaining my god given right of Rockstar status lest I wish to perish. Barry, Michael and I had a joint birthday holiday themed party and then Andy and I had a awesome relaxing weekend. I got a cookie cake and took a half day off work.
22. What kept you sane?
Friends, Living on my own, Kiki, The Boy and music. (Same as last year, still stands strong and true)
23. Who did you miss?
Alex, mostly.
24. Who was/were the best new person(s) you met?
Actually there are quite a few best new people I met this year. Shout outs to everyone at my law clerk job in the cool cubicle-less section
-Talia
-Jessica
-Hannanda (not in my section but still cool)
-Ace (Candace)
25. Tell us a valuable lesson you learned in 2013.
It isn’t always possible to keep everything in and try to do things on your own.
What you hope to accomplish this year:
Take up school again at my own pace!
Keep up the good work!
Love my bosy more!
Become a more confident person.FUCK EVERYONE Else. Advice for the sages.
Peace, love and chocolate chip cookie dough!
ME!