Lazy No More
I’ve never done this before, and I think I should.
1. What did you do in 2008 that you'd never done before?
Traveled on my own across SE Asia…Got the research volunteer job and stuck through with it, got into my major, had a threesome, went to EDC, concerts, etc.
2. Did you keep your new year's resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
No, I failed just like every year. I think I should take baby steps this time.
3. Did anyone close to you give birth?
My aunt had my little cousin, although I don’t know when her birthday was.
4. Did anyone close to you die?
Um, my uncle from Russia that I’ve never met died two days ago. We mourned him yesterday.
5. What countries did you visit?
Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Ukraine, Switzerland, Germany, China (oh c’mon, they count)
6. What would you like to have in 2009 that you lacked in 2008?
Direction, resolution, love, companionship, more appreciation for the people around me, more loyal friends and good times.
7. What date from 2008 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
My birthday, because I wasn’t home. Time spent before my birthday with Gregory, because it was unforgettable. Full Moon Festival.
8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?
My major, my ability to be in a relationship without cheating, my grades (although poor by others’ standards, I’m still proud of myself for not failing anything), passing the EMT exam
9. What was your biggest failure?
Not having a solid plan for next year, not applying for grad schools because I don’t know what I want to do with my life, the GREs (although they snuck up on me)
10. Did you suffer illness or injury?
Some people have caused distress in my life, but you know, time will heal all. Other than that, I’m as healthy as a prized horse. (Oh and I wish doctors would not have misdiagnosed me, bitches)
11. What was the best thing you bought?
Gas for traveling, vacations.
12. Whose behavior merited celebration?
Margeaux Mandap’s, Daniella Goddard’s
13. Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed?
Jordan’s, Michael’s, Drew’s
14. Where did most of your money go?
Drugs, food, books, travel
15. What did you get really, really, really excited about?
Coming back to L.A. Spending time with family and friends, trip to Big Bear with Daniella and Violet, EDC, clubbing with Greg and Margeaux, dropping acid at Universal, planning things out, having things work out.
16. What song will always remind you of 2008?
Anything by Skinny Puppy, Ladytron, Siouxsie, Sisters, Blaq Audio, Justice, Smashing Pumpkins, Lily Allen, etc…
17. Compared to this time last year, are you:
I. happier or sadder? Happier ( I don’t have to retake O’Chem)
II. thinner or fatter? FATTER
III. richer or poorer? Richer
18. What do you wish you'd done more of?
Sex, drugs, new wave
19. What do you wish you'd done less of?
Spent time and energy on people who didn’t deserve it, eating, driving, working in the lab all fucking summer
20. How will you be spending Christmas?
I spent it with my family and Margeaux’s family, after, I fucked Ryan
21. No 21, but I am, YaY
22. Did you fall in love in 2008?
Fuck no, lust and bitches ( I wish I had though)
23. How many one-night stands?
5
24. What was your favorite TV program?
Beverly Hills, 90210
25. Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year?
Hate is a strong word
26. What was the best book you read?
Twilight (no, fuck no) Depeche Mode Stripped, Virgin Suicides
27. What was your greatest musical discovery?
Oh too many to mention, I got an iPod and iTunes and learned how to use torrents
28. What did you want and get?
My major, health for my family, fun times
29. What did you want and not get?
A relationship, A’s in some of my classes (wtf is a B+, a joke?), recommendations, sex
30. What was your favorite film of this year?
The Big Kahuna
31. What did you do on your birthday?
I had my first legal drink in Malaysia, traveled with my friend around town, ate cake!
32. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
less travel, better marks, love
33. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2008?
Hah! I live it! (Yeah you know, I’m talking about that sweater)
34. What kept you sane?
FRIENDS: Daniella, Irene, Kristof, Mike, Greg, Margeaux, Vanessa, my grandmother
35. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
Davey Havok, Sienna Miller, Lindsay Lohan
36. What political issue stirred you the most?
Proposition 8, Gay Rights, Obama
37. Who do you miss?
People from Ukraine, friends far away, people who changed and will never be the same
38. Who was the best new person you met?
Ryan (kind of), Irene, Sara, John Karlo, Andre, Greg (got to know him better) Debbie
39. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2008:
I learned to busy myself and I am still working on it. I learned that there is major room for improvement. I can now see that people are so fucked up and in order to get along with them I need to appreciate their good qualities and love them for who they are…I have also learned to care about my family and friends because they have done the same for me and have shown me that it is possible. I have learned to face problems head on, ask direct questions, and listen…
40. Quote a song lyric that sums up your year:
You wear guilt
Like shackles on your feet
Like a halo in reverse
I can feel
The discomfort in your seat
And in your head it's worse
There's a pain
A famine in your heart
An aching to be free
Can't you see
All love's luxuries
Are here for you and me
And when our worlds
They fall apart
When the walls come tumbling in
Though we may deserve it
It will be worth it
Bring your chains
Your lips of tragedy
And fall into my arms
And when our worlds they fall apart
When the walls come tumbling in
Though we may deserve it
It will be worth it
1. What did you do in 2008 that you'd never done before?
Traveled on my own across SE Asia…Got the research volunteer job and stuck through with it, got into my major, had a threesome, went to EDC, concerts, etc.
2. Did you keep your new year's resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
No, I failed just like every year. I think I should take baby steps this time.
3. Did anyone close to you give birth?
My aunt had my little cousin, although I don’t know when her birthday was.
4. Did anyone close to you die?
Um, my uncle from Russia that I’ve never met died two days ago. We mourned him yesterday.
5. What countries did you visit?
Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Ukraine, Switzerland, Germany, China (oh c’mon, they count)
6. What would you like to have in 2009 that you lacked in 2008?
Direction, resolution, love, companionship, more appreciation for the people around me, more loyal friends and good times.
7. What date from 2008 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
My birthday, because I wasn’t home. Time spent before my birthday with Gregory, because it was unforgettable. Full Moon Festival.
8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?
My major, my ability to be in a relationship without cheating, my grades (although poor by others’ standards, I’m still proud of myself for not failing anything), passing the EMT exam
9. What was your biggest failure?
Not having a solid plan for next year, not applying for grad schools because I don’t know what I want to do with my life, the GREs (although they snuck up on me)
10. Did you suffer illness or injury?
Some people have caused distress in my life, but you know, time will heal all. Other than that, I’m as healthy as a prized horse. (Oh and I wish doctors would not have misdiagnosed me, bitches)
11. What was the best thing you bought?
Gas for traveling, vacations.
12. Whose behavior merited celebration?
Margeaux Mandap’s, Daniella Goddard’s
13. Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed?
Jordan’s, Michael’s, Drew’s
14. Where did most of your money go?
Drugs, food, books, travel
15. What did you get really, really, really excited about?
Coming back to L.A. Spending time with family and friends, trip to Big Bear with Daniella and Violet, EDC, clubbing with Greg and Margeaux, dropping acid at Universal, planning things out, having things work out.
16. What song will always remind you of 2008?
Anything by Skinny Puppy, Ladytron, Siouxsie, Sisters, Blaq Audio, Justice, Smashing Pumpkins, Lily Allen, etc…
17. Compared to this time last year, are you:
I. happier or sadder? Happier ( I don’t have to retake O’Chem)
II. thinner or fatter? FATTER
III. richer or poorer? Richer
18. What do you wish you'd done more of?
Sex, drugs, new wave
19. What do you wish you'd done less of?
Spent time and energy on people who didn’t deserve it, eating, driving, working in the lab all fucking summer
20. How will you be spending Christmas?
I spent it with my family and Margeaux’s family, after, I fucked Ryan
21. No 21, but I am, YaY
22. Did you fall in love in 2008?
Fuck no, lust and bitches ( I wish I had though)
23. How many one-night stands?
5
24. What was your favorite TV program?
Beverly Hills, 90210
25. Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year?
Hate is a strong word
26. What was the best book you read?
Twilight (no, fuck no) Depeche Mode Stripped, Virgin Suicides
27. What was your greatest musical discovery?
Oh too many to mention, I got an iPod and iTunes and learned how to use torrents
28. What did you want and get?
My major, health for my family, fun times
29. What did you want and not get?
A relationship, A’s in some of my classes (wtf is a B+, a joke?), recommendations, sex
30. What was your favorite film of this year?
The Big Kahuna
31. What did you do on your birthday?
I had my first legal drink in Malaysia, traveled with my friend around town, ate cake!
32. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
less travel, better marks, love
33. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2008?
Hah! I live it! (Yeah you know, I’m talking about that sweater)
34. What kept you sane?
FRIENDS: Daniella, Irene, Kristof, Mike, Greg, Margeaux, Vanessa, my grandmother
35. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
Davey Havok, Sienna Miller, Lindsay Lohan
36. What political issue stirred you the most?
Proposition 8, Gay Rights, Obama
37. Who do you miss?
People from Ukraine, friends far away, people who changed and will never be the same
38. Who was the best new person you met?
Ryan (kind of), Irene, Sara, John Karlo, Andre, Greg (got to know him better) Debbie
39. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2008:
I learned to busy myself and I am still working on it. I learned that there is major room for improvement. I can now see that people are so fucked up and in order to get along with them I need to appreciate their good qualities and love them for who they are…I have also learned to care about my family and friends because they have done the same for me and have shown me that it is possible. I have learned to face problems head on, ask direct questions, and listen…
40. Quote a song lyric that sums up your year:
You wear guilt
Like shackles on your feet
Like a halo in reverse
I can feel
The discomfort in your seat
And in your head it's worse
There's a pain
A famine in your heart
An aching to be free
Can't you see
All love's luxuries
Are here for you and me
And when our worlds
They fall apart
When the walls come tumbling in
Though we may deserve it
It will be worth it
Bring your chains
Your lips of tragedy
And fall into my arms
And when our worlds they fall apart
When the walls come tumbling in
Though we may deserve it
It will be worth it