tonight will be the night that I will fall for you.
I always feel so weird around New Years.
Last year, I spent it with Philip, Lauren, and Becky. I might do that again, sort of.
I might not.
I'm filling out one of these surveys, because it's been a long year.
1. What did you do in 2008 that you'd never done before?
Posed on camera professionally. Modeled body paint. Directed theatre.
2. Did you keep your new years' resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
I didn't make one last year. I'll keep this years. I always do.
3. Did anyone close to you give birth?
i don't think so.
4. Did anyone close to you die?
Not that I recall.
5. What countries did you visit?
Just the US.
6. What would you like to have in 2009 that you lacked in 2008?
An agent. Maybe a manager.
7. What date from 2008 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
I remember months, not dates. I will remember Mackie's birthday, and Breanna's.
8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?
Sucessfully directing a show. Writing a research paper in 12 hours.
9. What was your biggest failure?
I don't think I did so well with bnt. I got a B in Zane's class.
10. Did you suffer illness or injury?
Yeah, sprained my ankle. Went to the hospital. Oh, and I had a nervous breakdown.
11. What was the best thing you bought?
Shoes. I love shoes.
12. Whose behaviour merited celebration?
Sarah and Kerry, for putting up with me.
13. Whose behaviour made you appalled and depressed?
Everyone else?
14. Where did most of your money go?
Coffee, frozen yogurt, and music.
15. What did you get really, really, really excited about?
Getting drunk at theatre parties.
16. What song will always remind you of 2008?
Shake it by Metro Station, Nineteen by Tegan and Sarah, Take a Bow by Rhianna, If I were a boy by Beyonce
17. Compared to this time last year, are you:
i. happier or sadder? Maybe a little sadder, but hopeful.
ii. thinner or fatter? fatter, but I'm healthy.
iii. richer or poorer? poorer. Wez in a recession, yo.
18. What do you wish you'd done more of?
Exercise. Kiss. Network.
19. What do you wish you'd done less of?
Sleeping. Eating. Crying.
20. How will you be spending Christmas?
Next year? In LA.
21. At any point in this past year did you do something that you consider to be completely out of your usual character?
I think so. Oh, wait, yes. Yes I did.
22. Did you fall in love in 2008?
No, but not for lack of trying.
23. How many one-night stands?
oh, noo. You don't get that one out of me.
24. What was your favourite TV program?
House, omg. Nip/Tuck, but it's been MIA for forever. 30 rock is good too.
25. Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year?
No. I don't hate.
26. What was the best book you read?
Long Walk to Freedom
27. What was your greatest musical discovery?
Rap music? I have a crush on Kanye, even if he's a douche.
28. What did you want and get?
It has a name. I'm just smiling.
29. What did you want and not get?
An A in Zane. A board position. A tattoo (poo, allergies).
30. What was your favourite film of this year?
Milk
31. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
19. I went out to dinner with some friends.
32. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
Being better at directing. Not having a meltdown. Getting cast in something.
33. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2008?
I've started wearing tights with skirts a lot.
34. What kept you sane?
Sarah, Kerry, Television (Celebreality: get a life- theirs).
35. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
Owen Wilson. Matt Friction. Victoria Beckham.
36. What political issue stirred you the most?
theaudacityofhope.
37. Who did you miss?
I missed Lauren, Mackie, and Breanna. I miss Eve. I miss Luna. Right now, I miss Hayes. He seems to have disappeared.
38. Who was the best new person you met?
I met a lot. Jesse's cool. Ian's wonderful. Every freshman.
39. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2008:
If you're doing something wrong, you'll find out eventually.
40. Quote a song lyric that sums up your year:
"No one will ever love you if you love no one." Trust No One by The Pink Spiders
Stayed single almost the whole year?
I did, yes.
Kissed someone new?
Haha, oh yes.
Done something you've regretted?
Not too much. Oh, wait, yes.
Lost someone?
I think so.
Cut class?
I didn't go to the last MONTH of terrorism and genocide (I made an A).
Were involved in something you'll never forget?
Yes.
Visited a different country?
Nope.
Cooked a gross meal?
I'm good at cooking. Oh, but there was pasta. Ew.
Lost something important to you?
I think so.
Got a gift you adore?
I got a flower and a letter from a wonderful boy. He's gay, fyi.
Dyed your hair?
Like it was my job.
Came close to losing your life?
Probably. I live in South Central and I walk in front of buses.
Went to a party?
mhm.
Read a great book?
Always.
Saw one of your favorite bands/artists live?
YES. The Hold Steady owns my soul.
Did you meet any new friends this year?
Yes.
Did you dislike anyone?
I suppose.
Did you grow apart from anyone?
ohyes.
Do you have any regrets when it comes to your friendships?
yes, always.
2008: Your BIRTHDAY!
Did you have a cake?
Sarah had cake. And french fries.
Did you have a party?
Not really. Tiff's was right before mine. I partied there.
Did you get any presents?
Sort of.
2008: All about YOU.
Did you change at all this year?
Yes, quite a bit in as much as people change.
Did you change your style?
A tad. I'll never grow out of short skirts.
Were you in school?
I was. USC.
Did you get good grades?
Unfortunately.
Did you own a car?
Yes, Carmen met Los Angeles.
Did anyone close to you give birth?
Not very close.
Did you move at all?
Not exactly. New apartment.
Did you go on any vacations?
San Jose. NYC.
2008 WRAP UP:
Was 2008 a good year?
It had its moments, but on the whole, I think I needed it not to be.
Do you think 2009 will be better then 2008?
I have hope.
In 2008 I...
[ ] broke a promise
[ ] fell out of love
[x] told a little white lie
[x] lied
[x] cried over someone
[x] disappointed someone
[x] hid a secret
[x] pretended to be happy
[ ] slept under the stars
[ ] kept your new years resolution
[ ] forgot your new years resolution
[x] met someone who changed your life
[x] met one of your idols
[x] changed your outlook on life
[ ] sat home all day doing nothing
[x] pretended to be sick
[ ] left the country
[x]almost died
[x] given up on something/someone important to you
[x] lost something expensive
[x] learned something new about yourself
[x] tried something you normally wouldn't try and liked it
[x] made a change in your life
[x] found out who your true friends were
[x] met great people
[x] stayed up til sunrise
[ ] cried over the silliest thing
[x] had friends who were drifting away from you
[ ] had a high cell phone bill
[x] spent most of your money on food
[ ] had a fist fight
[ ] went to the beach with your friends
[x] gotten sick
[x] liked more than 5 people at the same time
[x] became closer with new people
1.
Where did you begin 2008?
Philip's house.
2.
What was your status by Valentine's Day?
Haha, I don't even remember it.
3.
Were you in school anytime this year?
Ohyes, USC
4.
How did you earn your money?
Modeling.
5.Did you have to go to the hospital?
Yes. Sprained my ankle. Four hours in the hallway with the drug addicts and gang members. Best night of my life.
6.
Did you have any encounters with the Police?
Just when they picked me up from the hospital and took me home. DPS is nice.
7.
How old did you turn this year?
19. Weird age.
8.
What did you purchase that was over $1000?
Dental work?
9.
Did you know anybody who got married?
Not close to me. Ashley Cantrell and Emily Bacon.
10.
Did you know anybody who passed away?
Yes.
11.
Did you know anyone who had a baby?
Christina Hudgens, I think was this year.
12.
Did you move anywhere?
Just to my apt.
13.
What concerts/shows did you go to?
The Holdy Steady. Jenny Lewis. More shows than I can count.
14.
Are you registered to vote?
I am.
15.
Do you still have the same job as you did in 2007?
Not exactly.
16.
What big trip did you take in 2008?
NYCnervousbreakdownNashvilleLA
17.
Where do you live now?
Downtown Los Angeles
18.
Describe your birthday?
Very sweet.
19.
What's one thing you thought you'd never do but did in 2008?
I don't think it's wise to say it on here.
20.
What has been your favorite moment?
Any theatre party where I was drunk.
21.
What's something you learned about yourself?
I'm going to need more therapy.
22.
Any new additions to your family?
Nope.
23.
What was your best month?
I always like November. April was nice too.
24.
Were you in a relationship this year?
Haha, never.
25.
Will you be in a relationship in 2009?
Oh, probably. I kind of hope not.
26.
Old friends?
Yes.
27.
New friends?
Yes.
28.
Favorite Night out?
Nee's birthday was weird and fun. Last night was nice. I always love coffee with Breanna.
29. Would you say you've changed since the beginning of this year?
I'd say people probably think I have. It's been a difficult year.
30. Do you think 2009 will be better or worse
I have hope.
Last year, I spent it with Philip, Lauren, and Becky. I might do that again, sort of.
I might not.
I'm filling out one of these surveys, because it's been a long year.
1. What did you do in 2008 that you'd never done before?
Posed on camera professionally. Modeled body paint. Directed theatre.
2. Did you keep your new years' resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
I didn't make one last year. I'll keep this years. I always do.
3. Did anyone close to you give birth?
i don't think so.
4. Did anyone close to you die?
Not that I recall.
5. What countries did you visit?
Just the US.
6. What would you like to have in 2009 that you lacked in 2008?
An agent. Maybe a manager.
7. What date from 2008 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
I remember months, not dates. I will remember Mackie's birthday, and Breanna's.
8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?
Sucessfully directing a show. Writing a research paper in 12 hours.
9. What was your biggest failure?
I don't think I did so well with bnt. I got a B in Zane's class.
10. Did you suffer illness or injury?
Yeah, sprained my ankle. Went to the hospital. Oh, and I had a nervous breakdown.
11. What was the best thing you bought?
Shoes. I love shoes.
12. Whose behaviour merited celebration?
Sarah and Kerry, for putting up with me.
13. Whose behaviour made you appalled and depressed?
Everyone else?
14. Where did most of your money go?
Coffee, frozen yogurt, and music.
15. What did you get really, really, really excited about?
Getting drunk at theatre parties.
16. What song will always remind you of 2008?
Shake it by Metro Station, Nineteen by Tegan and Sarah, Take a Bow by Rhianna, If I were a boy by Beyonce
17. Compared to this time last year, are you:
i. happier or sadder? Maybe a little sadder, but hopeful.
ii. thinner or fatter? fatter, but I'm healthy.
iii. richer or poorer? poorer. Wez in a recession, yo.
18. What do you wish you'd done more of?
Exercise. Kiss. Network.
19. What do you wish you'd done less of?
Sleeping. Eating. Crying.
20. How will you be spending Christmas?
Next year? In LA.
21. At any point in this past year did you do something that you consider to be completely out of your usual character?
I think so. Oh, wait, yes. Yes I did.
22. Did you fall in love in 2008?
No, but not for lack of trying.
23. How many one-night stands?
oh, noo. You don't get that one out of me.
24. What was your favourite TV program?
House, omg. Nip/Tuck, but it's been MIA for forever. 30 rock is good too.
25. Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year?
No. I don't hate.
26. What was the best book you read?
Long Walk to Freedom
27. What was your greatest musical discovery?
Rap music? I have a crush on Kanye, even if he's a douche.
28. What did you want and get?
It has a name. I'm just smiling.
29. What did you want and not get?
An A in Zane. A board position. A tattoo (poo, allergies).
30. What was your favourite film of this year?
Milk
31. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
19. I went out to dinner with some friends.
32. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
Being better at directing. Not having a meltdown. Getting cast in something.
33. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2008?
I've started wearing tights with skirts a lot.
34. What kept you sane?
Sarah, Kerry, Television (Celebreality: get a life- theirs).
35. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
Owen Wilson. Matt Friction. Victoria Beckham.
36. What political issue stirred you the most?
theaudacityofhope.
37. Who did you miss?
I missed Lauren, Mackie, and Breanna. I miss Eve. I miss Luna. Right now, I miss Hayes. He seems to have disappeared.
38. Who was the best new person you met?
I met a lot. Jesse's cool. Ian's wonderful. Every freshman.
39. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2008:
If you're doing something wrong, you'll find out eventually.
40. Quote a song lyric that sums up your year:
"No one will ever love you if you love no one." Trust No One by The Pink Spiders
Stayed single almost the whole year?
I did, yes.
Kissed someone new?
Haha, oh yes.
Done something you've regretted?
Not too much. Oh, wait, yes.
Lost someone?
I think so.
Cut class?
I didn't go to the last MONTH of terrorism and genocide (I made an A).
Were involved in something you'll never forget?
Yes.
Visited a different country?
Nope.
Cooked a gross meal?
I'm good at cooking. Oh, but there was pasta. Ew.
Lost something important to you?
I think so.
Got a gift you adore?
I got a flower and a letter from a wonderful boy. He's gay, fyi.
Dyed your hair?
Like it was my job.
Came close to losing your life?
Probably. I live in South Central and I walk in front of buses.
Went to a party?
mhm.
Read a great book?
Always.
Saw one of your favorite bands/artists live?
YES. The Hold Steady owns my soul.
Did you meet any new friends this year?
Yes.
Did you dislike anyone?
I suppose.
Did you grow apart from anyone?
ohyes.
Do you have any regrets when it comes to your friendships?
yes, always.
2008: Your BIRTHDAY!
Did you have a cake?
Sarah had cake. And french fries.
Did you have a party?
Not really. Tiff's was right before mine. I partied there.
Did you get any presents?
Sort of.
2008: All about YOU.
Did you change at all this year?
Yes, quite a bit in as much as people change.
Did you change your style?
A tad. I'll never grow out of short skirts.
Were you in school?
I was. USC.
Did you get good grades?
Unfortunately.
Did you own a car?
Yes, Carmen met Los Angeles.
Did anyone close to you give birth?
Not very close.
Did you move at all?
Not exactly. New apartment.
Did you go on any vacations?
San Jose. NYC.
2008 WRAP UP:
Was 2008 a good year?
It had its moments, but on the whole, I think I needed it not to be.
Do you think 2009 will be better then 2008?
I have hope.
In 2008 I...
[ ] broke a promise
[ ] fell out of love
[x] told a little white lie
[x] lied
[x] cried over someone
[x] disappointed someone
[x] hid a secret
[x] pretended to be happy
[ ] slept under the stars
[ ] kept your new years resolution
[ ] forgot your new years resolution
[x] met someone who changed your life
[x] met one of your idols
[x] changed your outlook on life
[ ] sat home all day doing nothing
[x] pretended to be sick
[ ] left the country
[x]almost died
[x] given up on something/someone important to you
[x] lost something expensive
[x] learned something new about yourself
[x] tried something you normally wouldn't try and liked it
[x] made a change in your life
[x] found out who your true friends were
[x] met great people
[x] stayed up til sunrise
[ ] cried over the silliest thing
[x] had friends who were drifting away from you
[ ] had a high cell phone bill
[x] spent most of your money on food
[ ] had a fist fight
[ ] went to the beach with your friends
[x] gotten sick
[x] liked more than 5 people at the same time
[x] became closer with new people
1.
Where did you begin 2008?
Philip's house.
2.
What was your status by Valentine's Day?
Haha, I don't even remember it.
3.
Were you in school anytime this year?
Ohyes, USC
4.
How did you earn your money?
Modeling.
5.Did you have to go to the hospital?
Yes. Sprained my ankle. Four hours in the hallway with the drug addicts and gang members. Best night of my life.
6.
Did you have any encounters with the Police?
Just when they picked me up from the hospital and took me home. DPS is nice.
7.
How old did you turn this year?
19. Weird age.
8.
What did you purchase that was over $1000?
Dental work?
9.
Did you know anybody who got married?
Not close to me. Ashley Cantrell and Emily Bacon.
10.
Did you know anybody who passed away?
Yes.
11.
Did you know anyone who had a baby?
Christina Hudgens, I think was this year.
12.
Did you move anywhere?
Just to my apt.
13.
What concerts/shows did you go to?
The Holdy Steady. Jenny Lewis. More shows than I can count.
14.
Are you registered to vote?
I am.
15.
Do you still have the same job as you did in 2007?
Not exactly.
16.
What big trip did you take in 2008?
NYCnervousbreakdownNashvilleLA
17.
Where do you live now?
Downtown Los Angeles
18.
Describe your birthday?
Very sweet.
19.
What's one thing you thought you'd never do but did in 2008?
I don't think it's wise to say it on here.
20.
What has been your favorite moment?
Any theatre party where I was drunk.
21.
What's something you learned about yourself?
I'm going to need more therapy.
22.
Any new additions to your family?
Nope.
23.
What was your best month?
I always like November. April was nice too.
24.
Were you in a relationship this year?
Haha, never.
25.
Will you be in a relationship in 2009?
Oh, probably. I kind of hope not.
26.
Old friends?
Yes.
27.
New friends?
Yes.
28.
Favorite Night out?
Nee's birthday was weird and fun. Last night was nice. I always love coffee with Breanna.
29. Would you say you've changed since the beginning of this year?
I'd say people probably think I have. It's been a difficult year.
30. Do you think 2009 will be better or worse
I have hope.