New Years Meme of 2013
It's that time of year again - the New Years Meme to welcome the new year and sum up the past one! (this one comes with a few more questions)
1. Did you enjoy this year?
For the most part yes. It was my last year of grade 12 and I pretty much finished school in May so my life was pretty free after that, Summer was great and my first term of University wasn't bad so overall? I'd say 2012 was a good year and I enjoyed it.
2. What did you do in 2012 that you'd never done before?
Started my first year of university! Although living alone/in a dorm isn't a new experience but the classes and such are.
3. Did you keep your new year's resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
I don't make New Year's resolutions, I never really... "believe" in that stuff (I don't see a point), but in my last post for 2011 I mentioned wanting 2012 to be a better year and ultimately what I hoped for did happen so I guess in a way, yes, I did keep my "resolution" to be happier.
4. Did anyone close to you give birth?
Yes! One of my cousins! The first baby in the family after me! Her name is Charlotte and she is currently 7 months old. She's adorable, and very, very quiet.
5. Did anyone close to you die?
Sadly yes. My grandmother on my dad's side. I already made a post about it when I found out but overall I wasn't very sad when I found out because it didn't seem like something to be sad over. Her life was very complete and her death really was just another part - it was not so much that her life suddenly ended, so much that it was a natural event that happened due to the passing of time. With that being said on the day of her funeral all her grandkids were meant to give a speech and when I gave mine I pretty much burst into tears after saying my name so it's not like I just totally passed through her death with no emotions. She is missed but I'd actually come into terms with the thought of my grandmother passing away before she had even passed so ultimately it has become more of a fact, or life event, rather than a "sad memory"
6. What countries did you visit?
Japan, Hong Kong, and Korea
7. What would you like to have in 2013 that you lacked in 2012?
I think I've said this every year - Arashi concert tickets. xD
8. What dates from 2012 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
Eh... I'm not very good at remember the exact dates, but I guess May 28 (My niece's birthday - the one mentioned above. Is she called a niece? I don't know what the term would be in English) and September 22 (the day of my Grandmother's funeral, one day after my birthday)
9. What was your biggest achievement of the year?
Completed my AP 2D Design Art Portfolio! (and got a 5, along with my other AP's but this was the most stressful)
10. What was your biggest failure?
Um. I tend to forget failures pretty fast but I guess it would be the 6/10 I got on a open book quiz for one of my psych courses? I know, pretty lame for "biggest failure", but I honestly can't think of anything else at the moment.
11. Did you suffer illness or injury?
Did I suffer any this year? Oh. Right. I got this weird bump on my hand, don't know what it's called but apparently it's only supposed to be common in old people when they strain something, usually the hands, and the nerve bursts and the fluids from said nerve begin to accumulate on that spot. So, I got one of those on my right hand - it wasn't very serious though and it's gone now. Odd thing was that I got it in my right hand though, and I'm not even right handed (proud leftie :D).
12. Did you have to go to the hospital?
Nope! Having a dad as a doctor has it's benefits
13. What was the best thing you bought?
3DS, Kingdom Hearts 3D, Tales of the Abyss. Oh and the final volume of FMA (finally!!), as well as Arashi's BNMF in Fukuoka Dome. As well as MOST of the volumes of Samurai Deeper Kyo. (I'm not much of a shopper so pretty much everything I buy ties for "best")
14. Whose behavior merited celebration?
Um. My brother when it came to looking after/playing with my cousin's baby? I always thought he'd make a great dad and there we go - solid proof! Can't wait for when my brother gets married and has his own kids now.
15. Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed?
My only cousin on my moms side, and my uncle who is her father. I will not elaborate
16. Where did most of your money go?
Games (3DS), Fangirling (Arashi Merchandise), and Books. Very typical of me.
17. What did you get really, really, really excited about?
the release of the Popcorn Album and when the AraFes DVD leaked. As well as Assassin's Creed III before I realized I CAN'T PLAY IT. And going to Japan in the summer with one of my best friends! (You can tell what my prorities are by the way I listed these...)
18. What song will always remind you of 2012?
Arashi - Face Down
Arashi - Wild at Heart
19. Compared to this time last year, are you (i) happier or sadder? (ii) Thinneror fatter? (iii) Richer or poorer?
(i) Happier, definitely. Looking back at my last two years of high school, I'm actually surprised at how stressed and depressed I was.
(ii) The same - I haven't gained or lost weight in years. And yes you may all hate me for it.
(iii) Probably poorer. I definitely bought a ton of stuff this year.
20. What do you wish you'd done more of?
Read. I haven't been reading enough lately and it makes me sad.
21. What do you wish you'd done less of?
Fangirl. Haha. I know this sounds weird but I've gotten to this point where Arashi isn't really that important anymore. I don't feel the need to watch EVERY THING they're in, I don't feel the need to keep 100% updated with their stuff, etc. and so lately I've constantly been thinking, I wish I hadn't fangirled so much so I could've spent more time reading, playing games, watching anime etc. etc. and just... honestly doing anything that isn't fangirling. Fangirling took up so much of my High School I actually regret not spending more time on other things.
22. How did you spend Christmas?
Quietly and uneventfully. All in all, in a very relaxing way.
23. Who did you spend the most time on the phone with?
No one, I hate talking to people on the phone.
23. Did you fall in love in 2012?
No. Well. Maybe. I did come to the conclusion that if I were ever to have a crush on someone it would be MatsuJun, but I don't specifically have a crush on him (probably cause I'm a bit incapable of having feelings like that and the dude is 11 years older than me and the thought of dating him/fucking him just grosses me out so much). I'm aromantic so really I have no idea what falling in love feels like in the first place (if you have a question about what being aromantic means feel free to ask - I am completely open about this).
24. How many one-night stands?
As per usual - none ;)
25. What was your favorite TV program?
How I Met Your Mother? I don't know. I don't watch TV. Japanese TV wise... KagiHeya.
26. Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year?
I don't hate people so no.
27. What was the best book you read?
This year? I guess A Clockwork Orange by Anthony Burgess? Although I wouldn't say it is a favourite or anything but I enjoyed it quite a bit. Nothing really comes to mind though at the moment. I did quite enjoy 1Q84 by Haruki Murakami as well.
Actually - for this question I think I'd rather pick a fanfic, does that count? The fic would be Paradise Circus (An Arashi fic obviously) I honestly love it, the ending is a bit... too convenient but I really don't care. Just the world, and the overall story, and the character relations in the book... ugh. It's stories like these that renew my faith in fanfic and I can honestly say this is one of the - if not hands down the most favourite fics I've ever read.
28. What was your greatest musical discovery?
Nothing so far.
29. What did you want and get?
Arash merchandise (except the AraFes/24HR TV t-shirt) and 3DS! Oh - not materialistically? I got to go to Japan with my best friend!
30. What did you want and not get?
...Arashi concert tickets? Not materialistically... I don't know. I think my life is pretty fulfilling at the moment...
31. What was your favorite film of this year?
The Avengers. Hands down. Also I already know my answer for next year - Iron Man 3!
32. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
I ate a cheesecake, then flew home to Vancouver for my grandmother's funeral the next day. I didn't even tell anyone it was my birthday. I turned 18 (legal drinking age in Montreal :D - except I don't drink)
33. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
Arashi concert tickets. Should I shut up about that now? Okay - fine, being able to play Assassins Creed. Oh. Something more meaningful perhaps? ...I honestly can't think of anything. Maybe if I managed to make the same friends in Montreal as I have in Toronto (the ones I met in Japan), that would be great.
34. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2012?
I don't care what the fuck I wear as long as it's comfortable. =D
35. What kept you sane?
...A...rashi? Look I'm sorry, I'm a total fangirl.
36. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
Robert Downey Jr. Man is awesome. Do I even need to mention Arashi? XD)
37. What political issue stirred you the most?
Japan vs China regarding the Diaoyu Islands and pretty much EVERYTHING.
38. Who did you miss?
My best friend who I will name S.Z. She lives in Toronto, I haven't seen her since we left Japan and I miss her so much.
39. Who was the best new person you met?
I have no idea. No one. Not saying that the new people I've met aren't great but it's hard to single out just one person. How do I even rate that?
40. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2012:
It's ok to be myself, even if everyone judges me for it.
41. What was your favourite moment of the year?
When all the AP exams finished and I was pretty much done High School for the rest of my life.
42. What was your least favourite moment of the year?
The end of April, right before AP exams. I think I wanted to die from all the stress.
43. Where were you when 2012 began?
At home.
44. Who were you with?
Family.
45. Where will you be when 2013 ends?
Home.
46. Who will you be with when 2013 ends?
Family?
47. Do you have a new years resolution for 2013?
Um. Not really. Get out more, make more friends? I don't know, I'm pretty satisfied with my life now. Get a job in the summer I guess.
48. Did you make any new friends in 2012?
Yes. Of course.
49. What was your favourite month of 2012?
July - got to go to Japan!
50. Did you do anything you are ashamed of this year?
Did I? Not that I can think of.
51. What was the worst lie someone told you in 2012?
I have no idea, I don't know if anyone has lied to me this year. I want to default to my cousin on my mom's side but I know that's a horrible thing to do. She may be a chronic liar but I've barely spoken to her all year. Oh. For chemistry, this girl I was supposed to do a lab with kept lying to me that she was sick and all that BS because she didn't want to work on it/hand the damn thing in. I don't know if this happened in 2012, but definitely during my grade 12 year so I will assume it was 2012.
52. What was the worst truth someone told you in 2012?
My grandmother died.
53. Did you treat somebody badly in 2012?
I...hope not. I don't think I've burned any bridges this year.
54. Did somebody treat you badly in 2012?
Not that I can think of at the moment, no.
55. How much money did you spend in 2012?
Oh god, well over $500. Might even be nearing the $1000's if we truly add up EVERYTHING. Below $1500 I'm sure of though. So somewhere in between $1000-$1500 probably. (I'm not including school fees, just materialistic things like clothes, shoes, books, games etc.)
56. What was your proudest moment of 2012?
Getting to Badminton Provincials and completing my AP Art porfolio
57. If you could go back in time to any moment of 2012 and change something, what would it be?
Nothing. 2012 was a great year, wouldn't change any of it.
58. What are your plans for 2013?
Enjoy the remaining term of my first year, get a job in the summer, chill, relax, and hopefully figure out what I'm going to do for the rest of my university career.
Past Years:
2011
2012
1. Did you enjoy this year?
For the most part yes. It was my last year of grade 12 and I pretty much finished school in May so my life was pretty free after that, Summer was great and my first term of University wasn't bad so overall? I'd say 2012 was a good year and I enjoyed it.
2. What did you do in 2012 that you'd never done before?
Started my first year of university! Although living alone/in a dorm isn't a new experience but the classes and such are.
3. Did you keep your new year's resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
I don't make New Year's resolutions, I never really... "believe" in that stuff (I don't see a point), but in my last post for 2011 I mentioned wanting 2012 to be a better year and ultimately what I hoped for did happen so I guess in a way, yes, I did keep my "resolution" to be happier.
4. Did anyone close to you give birth?
Yes! One of my cousins! The first baby in the family after me! Her name is Charlotte and she is currently 7 months old. She's adorable, and very, very quiet.
5. Did anyone close to you die?
Sadly yes. My grandmother on my dad's side. I already made a post about it when I found out but overall I wasn't very sad when I found out because it didn't seem like something to be sad over. Her life was very complete and her death really was just another part - it was not so much that her life suddenly ended, so much that it was a natural event that happened due to the passing of time. With that being said on the day of her funeral all her grandkids were meant to give a speech and when I gave mine I pretty much burst into tears after saying my name so it's not like I just totally passed through her death with no emotions. She is missed but I'd actually come into terms with the thought of my grandmother passing away before she had even passed so ultimately it has become more of a fact, or life event, rather than a "sad memory"
6. What countries did you visit?
Japan, Hong Kong, and Korea
7. What would you like to have in 2013 that you lacked in 2012?
I think I've said this every year - Arashi concert tickets. xD
8. What dates from 2012 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
Eh... I'm not very good at remember the exact dates, but I guess May 28 (My niece's birthday - the one mentioned above. Is she called a niece? I don't know what the term would be in English) and September 22 (the day of my Grandmother's funeral, one day after my birthday)
9. What was your biggest achievement of the year?
Completed my AP 2D Design Art Portfolio! (and got a 5, along with my other AP's but this was the most stressful)
10. What was your biggest failure?
Um. I tend to forget failures pretty fast but I guess it would be the 6/10 I got on a open book quiz for one of my psych courses? I know, pretty lame for "biggest failure", but I honestly can't think of anything else at the moment.
11. Did you suffer illness or injury?
Did I suffer any this year? Oh. Right. I got this weird bump on my hand, don't know what it's called but apparently it's only supposed to be common in old people when they strain something, usually the hands, and the nerve bursts and the fluids from said nerve begin to accumulate on that spot. So, I got one of those on my right hand - it wasn't very serious though and it's gone now. Odd thing was that I got it in my right hand though, and I'm not even right handed (proud leftie :D).
12. Did you have to go to the hospital?
Nope! Having a dad as a doctor has it's benefits
13. What was the best thing you bought?
3DS, Kingdom Hearts 3D, Tales of the Abyss. Oh and the final volume of FMA (finally!!), as well as Arashi's BNMF in Fukuoka Dome. As well as MOST of the volumes of Samurai Deeper Kyo. (I'm not much of a shopper so pretty much everything I buy ties for "best")
14. Whose behavior merited celebration?
Um. My brother when it came to looking after/playing with my cousin's baby? I always thought he'd make a great dad and there we go - solid proof! Can't wait for when my brother gets married and has his own kids now.
15. Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed?
My only cousin on my moms side, and my uncle who is her father. I will not elaborate
16. Where did most of your money go?
Games (3DS), Fangirling (Arashi Merchandise), and Books. Very typical of me.
17. What did you get really, really, really excited about?
the release of the Popcorn Album and when the AraFes DVD leaked. As well as Assassin's Creed III before I realized I CAN'T PLAY IT. And going to Japan in the summer with one of my best friends! (You can tell what my prorities are by the way I listed these...)
18. What song will always remind you of 2012?
Arashi - Face Down
Arashi - Wild at Heart
19. Compared to this time last year, are you (i) happier or sadder? (ii) Thinneror fatter? (iii) Richer or poorer?
(i) Happier, definitely. Looking back at my last two years of high school, I'm actually surprised at how stressed and depressed I was.
(ii) The same - I haven't gained or lost weight in years. And yes you may all hate me for it.
(iii) Probably poorer. I definitely bought a ton of stuff this year.
20. What do you wish you'd done more of?
Read. I haven't been reading enough lately and it makes me sad.
21. What do you wish you'd done less of?
Fangirl. Haha. I know this sounds weird but I've gotten to this point where Arashi isn't really that important anymore. I don't feel the need to watch EVERY THING they're in, I don't feel the need to keep 100% updated with their stuff, etc. and so lately I've constantly been thinking, I wish I hadn't fangirled so much so I could've spent more time reading, playing games, watching anime etc. etc. and just... honestly doing anything that isn't fangirling. Fangirling took up so much of my High School I actually regret not spending more time on other things.
22. How did you spend Christmas?
Quietly and uneventfully. All in all, in a very relaxing way.
23. Who did you spend the most time on the phone with?
No one, I hate talking to people on the phone.
23. Did you fall in love in 2012?
No. Well. Maybe. I did come to the conclusion that if I were ever to have a crush on someone it would be MatsuJun, but I don't specifically have a crush on him (probably cause I'm a bit incapable of having feelings like that and the dude is 11 years older than me and the thought of dating him/fucking him just grosses me out so much). I'm aromantic so really I have no idea what falling in love feels like in the first place (if you have a question about what being aromantic means feel free to ask - I am completely open about this).
24. How many one-night stands?
As per usual - none ;)
25. What was your favorite TV program?
How I Met Your Mother? I don't know. I don't watch TV. Japanese TV wise... KagiHeya.
26. Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year?
I don't hate people so no.
27. What was the best book you read?
This year? I guess A Clockwork Orange by Anthony Burgess? Although I wouldn't say it is a favourite or anything but I enjoyed it quite a bit. Nothing really comes to mind though at the moment. I did quite enjoy 1Q84 by Haruki Murakami as well.
Actually - for this question I think I'd rather pick a fanfic, does that count? The fic would be Paradise Circus (An Arashi fic obviously) I honestly love it, the ending is a bit... too convenient but I really don't care. Just the world, and the overall story, and the character relations in the book... ugh. It's stories like these that renew my faith in fanfic and I can honestly say this is one of the - if not hands down the most favourite fics I've ever read.
28. What was your greatest musical discovery?
Nothing so far.
29. What did you want and get?
Arash merchandise (except the AraFes/24HR TV t-shirt) and 3DS! Oh - not materialistically? I got to go to Japan with my best friend!
30. What did you want and not get?
...Arashi concert tickets? Not materialistically... I don't know. I think my life is pretty fulfilling at the moment...
31. What was your favorite film of this year?
The Avengers. Hands down. Also I already know my answer for next year - Iron Man 3!
32. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
I ate a cheesecake, then flew home to Vancouver for my grandmother's funeral the next day. I didn't even tell anyone it was my birthday. I turned 18 (legal drinking age in Montreal :D - except I don't drink)
33. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
Arashi concert tickets. Should I shut up about that now? Okay - fine, being able to play Assassins Creed. Oh. Something more meaningful perhaps? ...I honestly can't think of anything. Maybe if I managed to make the same friends in Montreal as I have in Toronto (the ones I met in Japan), that would be great.
34. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2012?
I don't care what the fuck I wear as long as it's comfortable. =D
35. What kept you sane?
...A...rashi? Look I'm sorry, I'm a total fangirl.
36. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
Robert Downey Jr. Man is awesome. Do I even need to mention Arashi? XD)
37. What political issue stirred you the most?
Japan vs China regarding the Diaoyu Islands and pretty much EVERYTHING.
38. Who did you miss?
My best friend who I will name S.Z. She lives in Toronto, I haven't seen her since we left Japan and I miss her so much.
39. Who was the best new person you met?
I have no idea. No one. Not saying that the new people I've met aren't great but it's hard to single out just one person. How do I even rate that?
40. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2012:
It's ok to be myself, even if everyone judges me for it.
41. What was your favourite moment of the year?
When all the AP exams finished and I was pretty much done High School for the rest of my life.
42. What was your least favourite moment of the year?
The end of April, right before AP exams. I think I wanted to die from all the stress.
43. Where were you when 2012 began?
At home.
44. Who were you with?
Family.
45. Where will you be when 2013 ends?
Home.
46. Who will you be with when 2013 ends?
Family?
47. Do you have a new years resolution for 2013?
Um. Not really. Get out more, make more friends? I don't know, I'm pretty satisfied with my life now. Get a job in the summer I guess.
48. Did you make any new friends in 2012?
Yes. Of course.
49. What was your favourite month of 2012?
July - got to go to Japan!
50. Did you do anything you are ashamed of this year?
Did I? Not that I can think of.
51. What was the worst lie someone told you in 2012?
I have no idea, I don't know if anyone has lied to me this year. I want to default to my cousin on my mom's side but I know that's a horrible thing to do. She may be a chronic liar but I've barely spoken to her all year. Oh. For chemistry, this girl I was supposed to do a lab with kept lying to me that she was sick and all that BS because she didn't want to work on it/hand the damn thing in. I don't know if this happened in 2012, but definitely during my grade 12 year so I will assume it was 2012.
52. What was the worst truth someone told you in 2012?
My grandmother died.
53. Did you treat somebody badly in 2012?
I...hope not. I don't think I've burned any bridges this year.
54. Did somebody treat you badly in 2012?
Not that I can think of at the moment, no.
55. How much money did you spend in 2012?
Oh god, well over $500. Might even be nearing the $1000's if we truly add up EVERYTHING. Below $1500 I'm sure of though. So somewhere in between $1000-$1500 probably. (I'm not including school fees, just materialistic things like clothes, shoes, books, games etc.)
56. What was your proudest moment of 2012?
Getting to Badminton Provincials and completing my AP Art porfolio
57. If you could go back in time to any moment of 2012 and change something, what would it be?
Nothing. 2012 was a great year, wouldn't change any of it.
58. What are your plans for 2013?
Enjoy the remaining term of my first year, get a job in the summer, chill, relax, and hopefully figure out what I'm going to do for the rest of my university career.
Past Years:
2011
2012