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1. What did you do in 2013 that you'd never done before? Snorkeled, jury duty, ran a 5k (or three), went to Japan, hung out in a dunk tank, nannied... oh and made a terrible life decision.
2. Did you keep your New Years' resolutions, and will you make more for next year? I don't believe I made any resolutions. Maybe this year. Maybe.
3. Did anyone close to you give birth? My cousin had a baby in October.
4. Did anyone close to you die? No.
5. What countries did you visit? Japan for ten days and Mexico for a week.
6. What would you like to have in 2014 that you lacked in 2013? nothing I'd like to post publicly.
7. What date from 2013 will remain etched upon your memory, and why? I guess July 3, even though it really wasn't the best idea. Millie's wedding was pretty awesome, July 19. Of course, all the new things I did too.
8. What was your biggest achievement of the year? It really wasn't a stellar year compared to the past. I guess I'm just glad I managed to pick myself up again.
9. What was your biggest failure? Realizing some things a little too late.
10. Did you suffer illness or injury? Nope, just mild colds.
11. What was the best thing you bought? I can't think of anything impressive that I bought. Plane tickets for traveling are always good to note though.
12. Who's behavior merited celebration? My family's. Christina really stepped up more than I expected and so did my mom. Everyone in Mexico and up north has been very supportive (okay my brothers not so much but everyone else). Millie was wonderful despite everything in October, Amanda has been an amazing confidant and Alex helped me with many things, both practical like my car and with advice. Even though we had a falling out, Kyra was very supportive and helpful during the spring and summer. I also would like to note a few people who have been "tentatively supportive" of recent changes, despite many challenges and judgement.
13. Who's behavior made you appalled and depressed? Honestly this has been such a roller coaster year that there has been many. I really don't care to air dirty laundry.
14. Where did most of your money go? Please reference number 9.
15. What did you get really, really, really excited about? Going to Mexico. Going to NC. Japan, even though it was scary. Pretty things. Teaching. Getting back into school.
16. What song will always remind you of 2013? Probably anything that was wildly popular over the summer, those songs seem to define the year. Compass, Counting Stars, Mine Would Be You.
17. Compared to this time last year, are you:
I. happier or sadder? that depends on what you mean.
II. thinner or fatter? healthier.
III. richer or poorer? less money.
18. What do you wish you'd done more of? Working a job I wanted, in my own classroom with my own students. At least this applies from August on.
19. What do you wish you'd done less of? Spending money on something that was ruined from the start. Believing things had changed or foolishly thinking I was special to someone.
20. How did you spend Christmas? With my mom and sister. Low key, mass & movies. That evening I had a Tamara/Starbucks date for a few hours and then Janine visited and we watched another movie.
22. Did you fall in love in 2013? I'm not going to ruin a good thing with public opinion. But for the sake of addressing life instead of being vague and having no note of it next year, I will say this; I've never felt more supported or been with someone as easy to "click" with. I've never noticed when someone went above and beyond for me for no reason, or felt appreciated for just running a vacuum. I understand a comfortable silence, I can go not knowing his plans without being overrun with paranoia and I know that if there's a problem it will be addressed in an adult way, right away, with only a solution in mind instead of proving a point. There's someone who has very similar dreams but considers alternatives without accusing me of being selfish, someone who makes me laugh just in casual conversation and someone who challenges my opinions, not in an intentional or mean way, but in a way that either makes my convictions stronger or allows me to see, and possibly switch to, the other side without being embarrassed or dealing with a know-it-all attitude. When I'm having a bad day, it is wordlessly taken care of, with ice cream, a surprise dinner or a hug. I don't feel a need to see what else is there, keep any options open or wonder if I'm going to miss out on anything else. And yes, my dog has definitely fallen in love.
23. How many one-night stands? 0.
24. What was your favorite TV program? Can't say I was too into TV this year. I although I did Netflix Gossip Girl and Once Upon a Time.
25. Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year? Hate is too strong a word.
26. What was the best book you read? Tons of children's books. I also reread some old favorites (perks, five people you meet in heaven, Breakheart Hill, Pride & Prejudice).
27. What was your greatest musical discovery? ...well, no one I guess.
28. What did you want and get? Can't say I wanted anything anything worth noting.
30. What was your favorite film of this year? Despicable Me 2!
31. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you? Turned 24... Pretty sure I just did beach, dinner & downtown. The usual.
32. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying? If I had known all the facts from the beginning. I wouldn't have been embarrassed, I wouldn't have spent so much money, I would have a full time job with my own insurance and I wouldn't still be dealing with repercussions and people not understanding/judging.
33. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2013? The same as usual. Except maybe more heels.
34. What kept you sane? Shadow and sleep.
35. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most? No one exceptional.
36. What political issue stirred you the most? It's terrible that I have no idea. Nothing really stirs me.
37. Who did you miss? My dad.
38. Who was the best new person you met? I can't say I met anyone new (except the usual students & families), but I did get to know several people better (Caitlin, Janine, Alex, Dan... Millie's husband that is).
39. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2013: My dad was right. And I finally got closure from the past, it was an expensive (in more ways than one) mistake, but now I know.
40. Quote a song lyric that sums up your year: "when it's all said and done you can walk instead of run, because no matter what you'll never be alone." (Compass)