Year after Year after Year after Year
In the grand tradition of trying to remember the way I feel at some arbitrary moment in January, here goes this:
1. What did you do in 2005 that you'd never done before?
Ended a long term relationship, got proposed to, moved to Lawrence, moved to New York, worked in an art gallery, worked on Wall Street, played in a ska band
2. Did you keep your new years' resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
Well, last year was "not date a guy named Kevin in 2007," which was a resounding success. This year is "smoke more pot" and "cry at home instead of at bars and parties (ie: take self out of situations where sadness seems inevitable)." That last one is pretty hard, so I may go back to rhyme time with "Stay great and masturbate in 2008"
3. Did anyone close to you give birth?
A friend from high school's older sister, but no one close.
4. Did anyone close to you die?
No!
5. What countries did you visit?
United States, United Kingdom, Turkey, Greece, Egypt, Finland.
6. What would you like to have in 2008 that you lacked in 2007?
""a fulfilling romantical relationship, a job that gives me health-care, money to travel more than I did in 2005 (daunting, i know)." ---that was last year, which I am proud to say I have fully fulfilled. This year? Closure on a particular relationship or the active pursual of said relationship, an assurance of life plans, a room where I can keep my books and music and not feel like everyone expects me to leave soon." ----those were the past two years, and I took myself very seriously for them! I suppose I have closure on said relationship, have given up on having life plans, but am happy to say have a room with books and music I don't feel the need to/am required to flee from. This year I'd like to find closure on 2 different relationships (ugh), travel still more (doubtful, but still desirable), an income that allows for savings (most assuredly looking up!), stable companionship with someone I genuinely care for who lives in the same city as me.
7. What date from 2005 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
That day in January of the fanfarlo concert, February 21st (arriving in Turkey), March 11th (arriving in Egypt), March 19th (sleeping on the nile), April 20ish (realizing New York is fun), June 28th (an englishman in Kansas), September 21st (moving to New York), October 19th (first day at new job), December 14th (civil war party), December 21st (lifestyle echos of "all friends are bastards")
8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?
recovery from a broken heart and subsequent complete change in worldly outlook-- okay. this was last year, but it is fitting, so it stays. Also, staying sane enough for sanity but insane enough for fun, and restructuring my life credo in a way that makes it fun and still count as a life.---well, these were the last years, but apparently I have compounding achievements. My biggest this year would probably be not losing my head in situations where I am the only individual present of american nationality, and in conjunction with this, being nice and friendly even though people think they may hate you before you do anything at all.----compounding indeed! Achievements in 2007, some of the above, not getting gang raped, being honest to people I care about even though it was and continues to be the hardest emotional hurdel thus far, being a bit more honest with myself. (In a twist of irony, last year's failure was "Ignoring what I actually want to do because I want my actions to make other people happy," which I have ceased to a point, but at the expense of my own happiness)
9. What was your biggest failure?
Every relationship that still lingered, started taking myself too seriously, putting on a convincing front of happiness/being happy.
10. Did you suffer illness or injury?
janelle the gazelle, that's what they call me. And gazelles dont get injured.... they get mauled
11. What was the best thing you bought?
Plane tickets! Train tickets! A sexy egyptian shirt for Noah!
14. Where did most of your money go?
traveling the world, booze. ---same again, though more of the latter. Now rent and booze in NYC.
15. What did you get really, really, really excited about?
Foodlebrities (again)! Turkey/Egypt/Greece/Finland! Jobs I didn't end up getting!
16. What song will always remind you of 2007?
Handjobs?
17. Compared to this time last year, are you:
Happier or sadder - Sadder
Older or wiser - Wiser.
Thinner or fatter? - Thinner (goodbye closet chubby chaser boyfriend!)
Richer or poorer? - I dont like to think about Money (take it as you will--but I work on Wall Street)
18. What do you wish you'd done more of?
Being honest with myself, not taking alluring job just for that fact in itself, dancing, lying in the sun, reading--- ALL THE SAME! Also, taking myself less seriously.
19. What do you wish you'd done less of?
Thinking and talking about myself, crying at bars.
20. How will you be spending Christmas?
Spent it in Kansas to a rousing materialism prayer of "when is enough?," zombie movies, dick pics, and Karaoke
22. Did you fall in love in 2004?
Fall? Stayed? Regretted? Lamented? Love... what a stupid concept. ---I am going to go with that again.
24. What was your favorite TV program?
Simpsons, Star Trek TNG, Extras
25. Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year?
no room for hate--- wish that was still the case, but yes, unfortunately very much so
26. What was the best book you read?
One Hundred Years of Solitutde or Skinny Legs and All
27. What was your greatest musical discovery?
Man Man
28. What did you want and get?
Closeness to and distance from my family, a horrible break-up, several jobs, several months of lacking a job.
29. What did you want and not get?
Happiness
30. What was your favorite film of this year?
Natural Born Killers (okay, I just watched it and it's the only thing coming to mind)
31. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
I turned 24, got driven home by dan, slept, woke up at 6:30, went to work, took a long lunch in the park/at Pret, fiddled about, left early, went home for a nap, tried to figure out how to get a keg, took the bus to JonEricDavids, tried to carry as much beer and liquor as possible back to the apartyment, made punch, made civil war labels, made merry, got a concussion, cried for a while.
32. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
Being at peace with the past and present
33. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2004?
comfortable chic. (same)
34. What kept you sane?
music, drinking, my mother, mr. rotberg, plane travel
35. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
Gonna get Tancredoed all of your Huckabeast
36. What political issue stirred you the most?
Bombing Mecca
37. Who did you miss?
my sister, conor, gary, devin
38. Who was the best new person you met?
Michael, Ziya, Jessica, Rachel, Tristan, John Mom, Bill, Brandon, Elsa, Christain, Brandon, Davide
39. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2007:
Changing places doesn't erase problems, but it does change them.
40. Quote a song the sums up 2005?
"This is so much harder than I thought it was!"
1. What did you do in 2005 that you'd never done before?
travelled about europe, gracefully (as always) handled the trappings of european love affairs (okay. this one depends on your definition of gracefully), had open communication channels with my family, maintained my own apartment (with roommates!), vagabonded without my own apartment, worked 40 hours a week, and a whole lot more.
2. Did you keep your new years' resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
stayin alive for 2005! I kept that catchy one, and in the spirit of always having catchy resolutions-- seein' tits in 2006!!!
3. Did anyone close to you give birth?
some people from high school (again. still not close though)
4. Did anyone close to you die?
yes.
5. What countries did you visit?
here we go....United Kingdom, Netherlands, Spain, Morocco, Belgium, France, Italy, Slovenia, Austria, Germany, Czech Republic, Hungary, Bucharest, Poland, United States of Amerrrrrrica! (maybe more, i dont feel like looking this up)
6. What would you like to have in 2006 that you lacked in 2005?
a fulfilling romantical relationship, a job that gives me health-care, money to travel more than I did in 2005 (daunting, i know).
7. What date from 2005 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
January 9, Febuary 12 (or around that), oh man.. lets just say from January-may!! June 1, June 19, July 20, All of August, October 19, November 24, December 19, December 22
8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?
recovery from a broken heart and subsequent complete change in worldly outlook-- okay. this was last year, but it is fitting, so it stays. Also, staying sane enough for sanity but insane enough for fun, and restructuring my life credo in a way that makes it fun and still count as a life.
9. What was your biggest failure?
a broken heart-- haha. this is not longer true. Now.. probably accepting known delusions out of vain optimism.
10. Did you suffer illness or injury?
janelle the gazelle, that's what they call me. And gazelles dont get injured.... they get mauled
11. What was the best thing you bought?
Plane tickets, train tickets, entrance to clubs, more plane tickets for 2006, POWERBOOK!!!!
14. Where did most of your money go?
travelling the world, booze.
15. What did you get really, really, really excited about?
BOYS!!!! (giggle giggle)
16. What song will always remind you of 2005?
Banshee Beat (and all of Animal Collective's Feels), London Club Hits (Walkmen-the rat, Kaiser Chiefs- oh my god, i predict a riot, Killers- mr brightside, Unicorns, Iggy Pop- lust for life, Hot Hot Heat- bandages, Morrisey, the Long Blondes- that one song that goes 'dont turn around, just walk away')
17. Compared to this time last year, are you:
Happier or sadder - happier by far!
Older or wiser - Wiser.
Thinner or fatter? - Fatter
Richer or poorer? - I dont like to think about Money (take it as you will)
18. What do you wish you'd done more of?
Spreading the word of nonsense, letting people know how much they actually mean to me, being there for people who need me to be there for them,
19. What do you wish you'd done less of?
ignoring signals of people in need, wallowing, losing cameras, pathetic attempts for boys.
20. How will you be spending Christmas?
already spent it. drinking and going to the Riverboats of KC-- YEE-HAW-LIDAZE
22. Did you fall in love in 2004?
um. i am still confused about this whole "love" operation.. but by my definitions... yes? (ugh?)
24. What was your favorite TV program?
Arrested Development, 30 minute meals with Rachel Ray, Law and Order SVU.
25. Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year?
no room for hate
26. What was the best book you read?
Pale Fire and Lolita by Nabokov
27. What was your greatest musical discovery?
the Long Blondes or Cornelius
28. What did you want and get?
Orgasms
29. What did you want and not get?
Assured in reciprocal love.
30. What was your favorite film of this year?
Saddest Music in the World
31. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
Woke up, studied for the AH111 test at 9am the next day, went into work, walked around delivering godiva chocolates, talked with the London internship lady for a long time about how I want to be her colleague, went home again, studied, played on photoshop, read a book, studied, talked with alex... sounds boring but it was a very good birthday.
32. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
Feeling love, living with Alex and Lily.
33. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2004?
comfortable chic.
34. What kept you sane?
music. ms. reynolds. mr. billig. drinking. mr rotberg. ms cluiss. my mom.
35. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
rachel ray
36. What political issue stirred you the most?
Cookie Monster telling the world that he is cutting back on cookies.
37. Who did you miss?
my sister, boys.
38. Who was the best new person you met?
greg williams, gary, matty, diego, sean mccabe, jade bailey, dan samijlian(sp?)
39. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2005:
most, if not all, things shouldn't be taken seriously.
40. Quote a song the sums up 2005?
"pretty little femur sitting in my cherry dream boat id be sad if your rejected from my hip bone and my knee
if i sailed away from continents and touched my lovers hair then youd be very happy if i touched her there
youd be very happy if i touched her there,
i was very nervous how i felt in there
i was very cautious whatd you say hey there
would you like to see me often
though you dont need to see me often
cause id like to see you often
though i dont need to see you often"
1. What did you do in 2005 that you'd never done before?
Effectively lived in another country, had a sucessful relationship (by societies standards), tried and failed to dump a boy, failed to have a summer vacation.
2. Did you keep your new years' resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
Well, last year was "seein' tits for 2006", which I suppose I completed though I exerted little effort to see more. This year I am eager to "not date a guy named Kevin in 2007".
3. Did anyone close to you give birth?
my current boyfriend's little sister, though not exactly close, I am a fan of otis danger marchant
4. Did anyone close to you die?
yes.
5. What countries did you visit?
United States, Iceland, United Kingdom, Cayman Islands, Wales (my ancestral homeland!!!!), Germany
6. What would you like to have in 2006 that you lacked in 2005?
"a fulfilling romantical relationship, a job that gives me health-care, money to travel more than I did in 2005 (daunting, i know)." ---that was last year, which I am proud to say I have fully fulfilled. This year? Closure on a particular relationship or the active pursual of said relationship, an assurance of life plans, a room where I can keep my books and music and not feel like everyone expects me to leave soon.
7. What date from 2005 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
I am rubbish at dates, so I will go with events. caymans, iceland, bte bathroom tour, the multiple love fests, may 19-30, november 22 (the day I realized I am in unrequited love... with myself....?)
8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?
recovery from a broken heart and subsequent complete change in worldly outlook-- okay. this was last year, but it is fitting, so it stays. Also, staying sane enough for sanity but insane enough for fun, and restructuring my life credo in a way that makes it fun and still count as a life.---well, these were the last years, but apparently I have compounding achievements. My biggest this year would probably be not losing my head in situations where I am the only individual present of american nationality, and in conjunction with this, being nice and friendly even though people think they may hate you before you do anything at all.
9. What was your biggest failure?
Ignoring what I actually want to do because I want my actions to make other people happy.
10. Did you suffer illness or injury?
janelle the gazelle, that's what they call me. And gazelles dont get injured.... they get mauled
11. What was the best thing you bought?
Plane tickets.
14. Where did most of your money go?
traveling the world, booze. ---same again, though more of the former.
15. What did you get really, really, really excited about?
Foodlebrities!!!!! KANSAS!!!!!!
16. What song will always remind you of 2006?
You keep on fuckin' around, I'm gonna go get my gun...
17. Compared to this time last year, are you:
Happier or sadder - Sadder
Older or wiser - Wiser.
Thinner or fatter? - Fatter
Richer or poorer? - I dont like to think about Money (take it as you will)
18. What do you wish you'd done more of?
Being honest with myself, not taking alluring job just for that fact in itself, dancing, lying in the sun, reading.
19. What do you wish you'd done less of?
Thinking about myself
20. How will you be spending Christmas?
Spent it in Kansas with some of the most entertaining people on the planet, playing twister, singing rounds.
22. Did you fall in love in 2004?
Fall? Stayed? Regretted? Lamented? Love... what a stupid concept.
24. What was your favorite TV program?
Arrested Development, 30 minute meals with Rachel Ray, Law and Order SVU----same as last year plus Freaks and Geeks minus Rachel (you corporate whore you)
25. Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year?
no room for hate
26. What was the best book you read?
HOUSE OF LEAVES
27. What was your greatest musical discovery?
Lavendar Diamond, Faun Fables
28. What did you want and get?
Orgasms (same), Open communications and closure with the provoceteurs of my serious feelings.
29. What did you want and not get?
Closure on all of said provoceteurs. Mainly just one.
30. What was your favorite film of this year?
Grizzly Man
31. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
I turned 23, slept late, ate dip while I watched Law and Order, took codine, went to Alli's, drank wine, talked about kindergartners and played yatzee for 4 hours. Not very exciting, but it was sufficient for any other day, so it was sufficient for the 14th of December. My boyfriend forgot.
32. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
One person I can't even admit to myself, so I sure as hell wont admit it to a survey.
33. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2004?
comfortable chic. (same)
34. What kept you sane?
music. ms. reynolds. mr. billig. drinking. mr rotberg. ms cluiss. my mom. (all the same still apply) this year also gary, sophie, arec, paul
35. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
it was too much to lohandle
36. What political issue stirred you the most?
Castro's adidas leisure suits
37. Who did you miss?
my sister, conor
38. Who was the best new person you met?
Arec, Jess, Susie.
39. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2005:
most, if not all, things shouldn't be taken seriously. (same plus, well, that sometimes things should)
40. Quote a song the sums up 2005?
"over and over and over again; like a monkey with a minature symbol"
1. What did you do in 2005 that you'd never done before?
Ended a long term relationship, got proposed to, moved to Lawrence, moved to New York, worked in an art gallery, worked on Wall Street, played in a ska band
2. Did you keep your new years' resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
Well, last year was "not date a guy named Kevin in 2007," which was a resounding success. This year is "smoke more pot" and "cry at home instead of at bars and parties (ie: take self out of situations where sadness seems inevitable)." That last one is pretty hard, so I may go back to rhyme time with "Stay great and masturbate in 2008"
3. Did anyone close to you give birth?
A friend from high school's older sister, but no one close.
4. Did anyone close to you die?
No!
5. What countries did you visit?
United States, United Kingdom, Turkey, Greece, Egypt, Finland.
6. What would you like to have in 2008 that you lacked in 2007?
""a fulfilling romantical relationship, a job that gives me health-care, money to travel more than I did in 2005 (daunting, i know)." ---that was last year, which I am proud to say I have fully fulfilled. This year? Closure on a particular relationship or the active pursual of said relationship, an assurance of life plans, a room where I can keep my books and music and not feel like everyone expects me to leave soon." ----those were the past two years, and I took myself very seriously for them! I suppose I have closure on said relationship, have given up on having life plans, but am happy to say have a room with books and music I don't feel the need to/am required to flee from. This year I'd like to find closure on 2 different relationships (ugh), travel still more (doubtful, but still desirable), an income that allows for savings (most assuredly looking up!), stable companionship with someone I genuinely care for who lives in the same city as me.
7. What date from 2005 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
That day in January of the fanfarlo concert, February 21st (arriving in Turkey), March 11th (arriving in Egypt), March 19th (sleeping on the nile), April 20ish (realizing New York is fun), June 28th (an englishman in Kansas), September 21st (moving to New York), October 19th (first day at new job), December 14th (civil war party), December 21st (lifestyle echos of "all friends are bastards")
8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?
recovery from a broken heart and subsequent complete change in worldly outlook-- okay. this was last year, but it is fitting, so it stays. Also, staying sane enough for sanity but insane enough for fun, and restructuring my life credo in a way that makes it fun and still count as a life.---well, these were the last years, but apparently I have compounding achievements. My biggest this year would probably be not losing my head in situations where I am the only individual present of american nationality, and in conjunction with this, being nice and friendly even though people think they may hate you before you do anything at all.----compounding indeed! Achievements in 2007, some of the above, not getting gang raped, being honest to people I care about even though it was and continues to be the hardest emotional hurdel thus far, being a bit more honest with myself. (In a twist of irony, last year's failure was "Ignoring what I actually want to do because I want my actions to make other people happy," which I have ceased to a point, but at the expense of my own happiness)
9. What was your biggest failure?
Every relationship that still lingered, started taking myself too seriously, putting on a convincing front of happiness/being happy.
10. Did you suffer illness or injury?
janelle the gazelle, that's what they call me. And gazelles dont get injured.... they get mauled
11. What was the best thing you bought?
Plane tickets! Train tickets! A sexy egyptian shirt for Noah!
14. Where did most of your money go?
traveling the world, booze. ---same again, though more of the latter. Now rent and booze in NYC.
15. What did you get really, really, really excited about?
Foodlebrities (again)! Turkey/Egypt/Greece/Finland! Jobs I didn't end up getting!
16. What song will always remind you of 2007?
Handjobs?
17. Compared to this time last year, are you:
Happier or sadder - Sadder
Older or wiser - Wiser.
Thinner or fatter? - Thinner (goodbye closet chubby chaser boyfriend!)
Richer or poorer? - I dont like to think about Money (take it as you will--but I work on Wall Street)
18. What do you wish you'd done more of?
Being honest with myself, not taking alluring job just for that fact in itself, dancing, lying in the sun, reading--- ALL THE SAME! Also, taking myself less seriously.
19. What do you wish you'd done less of?
Thinking and talking about myself, crying at bars.
20. How will you be spending Christmas?
Spent it in Kansas to a rousing materialism prayer of "when is enough?," zombie movies, dick pics, and Karaoke
22. Did you fall in love in 2004?
Fall? Stayed? Regretted? Lamented? Love... what a stupid concept. ---I am going to go with that again.
24. What was your favorite TV program?
Simpsons, Star Trek TNG, Extras
25. Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year?
no room for hate--- wish that was still the case, but yes, unfortunately very much so
26. What was the best book you read?
One Hundred Years of Solitutde or Skinny Legs and All
27. What was your greatest musical discovery?
Man Man
28. What did you want and get?
Closeness to and distance from my family, a horrible break-up, several jobs, several months of lacking a job.
29. What did you want and not get?
Happiness
30. What was your favorite film of this year?
Natural Born Killers (okay, I just watched it and it's the only thing coming to mind)
31. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
I turned 24, got driven home by dan, slept, woke up at 6:30, went to work, took a long lunch in the park/at Pret, fiddled about, left early, went home for a nap, tried to figure out how to get a keg, took the bus to JonEricDavids, tried to carry as much beer and liquor as possible back to the apartyment, made punch, made civil war labels, made merry, got a concussion, cried for a while.
32. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
Being at peace with the past and present
33. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2004?
comfortable chic. (same)
34. What kept you sane?
music, drinking, my mother, mr. rotberg, plane travel
35. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
Gonna get Tancredoed all of your Huckabeast
36. What political issue stirred you the most?
Bombing Mecca
37. Who did you miss?
my sister, conor, gary, devin
38. Who was the best new person you met?
Michael, Ziya, Jessica, Rachel, Tristan, John Mom, Bill, Brandon, Elsa, Christain, Brandon, Davide
39. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2007:
Changing places doesn't erase problems, but it does change them.
40. Quote a song the sums up 2005?
"This is so much harder than I thought it was!"
1. What did you do in 2005 that you'd never done before?
travelled about europe, gracefully (as always) handled the trappings of european love affairs (okay. this one depends on your definition of gracefully), had open communication channels with my family, maintained my own apartment (with roommates!), vagabonded without my own apartment, worked 40 hours a week, and a whole lot more.
2. Did you keep your new years' resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
stayin alive for 2005! I kept that catchy one, and in the spirit of always having catchy resolutions-- seein' tits in 2006!!!
3. Did anyone close to you give birth?
some people from high school (again. still not close though)
4. Did anyone close to you die?
yes.
5. What countries did you visit?
here we go....United Kingdom, Netherlands, Spain, Morocco, Belgium, France, Italy, Slovenia, Austria, Germany, Czech Republic, Hungary, Bucharest, Poland, United States of Amerrrrrrica! (maybe more, i dont feel like looking this up)
6. What would you like to have in 2006 that you lacked in 2005?
a fulfilling romantical relationship, a job that gives me health-care, money to travel more than I did in 2005 (daunting, i know).
7. What date from 2005 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
January 9, Febuary 12 (or around that), oh man.. lets just say from January-may!! June 1, June 19, July 20, All of August, October 19, November 24, December 19, December 22
8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?
recovery from a broken heart and subsequent complete change in worldly outlook-- okay. this was last year, but it is fitting, so it stays. Also, staying sane enough for sanity but insane enough for fun, and restructuring my life credo in a way that makes it fun and still count as a life.
9. What was your biggest failure?
a broken heart-- haha. this is not longer true. Now.. probably accepting known delusions out of vain optimism.
10. Did you suffer illness or injury?
janelle the gazelle, that's what they call me. And gazelles dont get injured.... they get mauled
11. What was the best thing you bought?
Plane tickets, train tickets, entrance to clubs, more plane tickets for 2006, POWERBOOK!!!!
14. Where did most of your money go?
travelling the world, booze.
15. What did you get really, really, really excited about?
BOYS!!!! (giggle giggle)
16. What song will always remind you of 2005?
Banshee Beat (and all of Animal Collective's Feels), London Club Hits (Walkmen-the rat, Kaiser Chiefs- oh my god, i predict a riot, Killers- mr brightside, Unicorns, Iggy Pop- lust for life, Hot Hot Heat- bandages, Morrisey, the Long Blondes- that one song that goes 'dont turn around, just walk away')
17. Compared to this time last year, are you:
Happier or sadder - happier by far!
Older or wiser - Wiser.
Thinner or fatter? - Fatter
Richer or poorer? - I dont like to think about Money (take it as you will)
18. What do you wish you'd done more of?
Spreading the word of nonsense, letting people know how much they actually mean to me, being there for people who need me to be there for them,
19. What do you wish you'd done less of?
ignoring signals of people in need, wallowing, losing cameras, pathetic attempts for boys.
20. How will you be spending Christmas?
already spent it. drinking and going to the Riverboats of KC-- YEE-HAW-LIDAZE
22. Did you fall in love in 2004?
um. i am still confused about this whole "love" operation.. but by my definitions... yes? (ugh?)
24. What was your favorite TV program?
Arrested Development, 30 minute meals with Rachel Ray, Law and Order SVU.
25. Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year?
no room for hate
26. What was the best book you read?
Pale Fire and Lolita by Nabokov
27. What was your greatest musical discovery?
the Long Blondes or Cornelius
28. What did you want and get?
Orgasms
29. What did you want and not get?
Assured in reciprocal love.
30. What was your favorite film of this year?
Saddest Music in the World
31. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
Woke up, studied for the AH111 test at 9am the next day, went into work, walked around delivering godiva chocolates, talked with the London internship lady for a long time about how I want to be her colleague, went home again, studied, played on photoshop, read a book, studied, talked with alex... sounds boring but it was a very good birthday.
32. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
Feeling love, living with Alex and Lily.
33. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2004?
comfortable chic.
34. What kept you sane?
music. ms. reynolds. mr. billig. drinking. mr rotberg. ms cluiss. my mom.
35. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
rachel ray
36. What political issue stirred you the most?
Cookie Monster telling the world that he is cutting back on cookies.
37. Who did you miss?
my sister, boys.
38. Who was the best new person you met?
greg williams, gary, matty, diego, sean mccabe, jade bailey, dan samijlian(sp?)
39. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2005:
most, if not all, things shouldn't be taken seriously.
40. Quote a song the sums up 2005?
"pretty little femur sitting in my cherry dream boat id be sad if your rejected from my hip bone and my knee
if i sailed away from continents and touched my lovers hair then youd be very happy if i touched her there
youd be very happy if i touched her there,
i was very nervous how i felt in there
i was very cautious whatd you say hey there
would you like to see me often
though you dont need to see me often
cause id like to see you often
though i dont need to see you often"
1. What did you do in 2005 that you'd never done before?
Effectively lived in another country, had a sucessful relationship (by societies standards), tried and failed to dump a boy, failed to have a summer vacation.
2. Did you keep your new years' resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
Well, last year was "seein' tits for 2006", which I suppose I completed though I exerted little effort to see more. This year I am eager to "not date a guy named Kevin in 2007".
3. Did anyone close to you give birth?
my current boyfriend's little sister, though not exactly close, I am a fan of otis danger marchant
4. Did anyone close to you die?
yes.
5. What countries did you visit?
United States, Iceland, United Kingdom, Cayman Islands, Wales (my ancestral homeland!!!!), Germany
6. What would you like to have in 2006 that you lacked in 2005?
"a fulfilling romantical relationship, a job that gives me health-care, money to travel more than I did in 2005 (daunting, i know)." ---that was last year, which I am proud to say I have fully fulfilled. This year? Closure on a particular relationship or the active pursual of said relationship, an assurance of life plans, a room where I can keep my books and music and not feel like everyone expects me to leave soon.
7. What date from 2005 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
I am rubbish at dates, so I will go with events. caymans, iceland, bte bathroom tour, the multiple love fests, may 19-30, november 22 (the day I realized I am in unrequited love... with myself....?)
8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?
recovery from a broken heart and subsequent complete change in worldly outlook-- okay. this was last year, but it is fitting, so it stays. Also, staying sane enough for sanity but insane enough for fun, and restructuring my life credo in a way that makes it fun and still count as a life.---well, these were the last years, but apparently I have compounding achievements. My biggest this year would probably be not losing my head in situations where I am the only individual present of american nationality, and in conjunction with this, being nice and friendly even though people think they may hate you before you do anything at all.
9. What was your biggest failure?
Ignoring what I actually want to do because I want my actions to make other people happy.
10. Did you suffer illness or injury?
janelle the gazelle, that's what they call me. And gazelles dont get injured.... they get mauled
11. What was the best thing you bought?
Plane tickets.
14. Where did most of your money go?
traveling the world, booze. ---same again, though more of the former.
15. What did you get really, really, really excited about?
Foodlebrities!!!!! KANSAS!!!!!!
16. What song will always remind you of 2006?
You keep on fuckin' around, I'm gonna go get my gun...
17. Compared to this time last year, are you:
Happier or sadder - Sadder
Older or wiser - Wiser.
Thinner or fatter? - Fatter
Richer or poorer? - I dont like to think about Money (take it as you will)
18. What do you wish you'd done more of?
Being honest with myself, not taking alluring job just for that fact in itself, dancing, lying in the sun, reading.
19. What do you wish you'd done less of?
Thinking about myself
20. How will you be spending Christmas?
Spent it in Kansas with some of the most entertaining people on the planet, playing twister, singing rounds.
22. Did you fall in love in 2004?
Fall? Stayed? Regretted? Lamented? Love... what a stupid concept.
24. What was your favorite TV program?
Arrested Development, 30 minute meals with Rachel Ray, Law and Order SVU----same as last year plus Freaks and Geeks minus Rachel (you corporate whore you)
25. Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year?
no room for hate
26. What was the best book you read?
HOUSE OF LEAVES
27. What was your greatest musical discovery?
Lavendar Diamond, Faun Fables
28. What did you want and get?
Orgasms (same), Open communications and closure with the provoceteurs of my serious feelings.
29. What did you want and not get?
Closure on all of said provoceteurs. Mainly just one.
30. What was your favorite film of this year?
Grizzly Man
31. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
I turned 23, slept late, ate dip while I watched Law and Order, took codine, went to Alli's, drank wine, talked about kindergartners and played yatzee for 4 hours. Not very exciting, but it was sufficient for any other day, so it was sufficient for the 14th of December. My boyfriend forgot.
32. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
One person I can't even admit to myself, so I sure as hell wont admit it to a survey.
33. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2004?
comfortable chic. (same)
34. What kept you sane?
music. ms. reynolds. mr. billig. drinking. mr rotberg. ms cluiss. my mom. (all the same still apply) this year also gary, sophie, arec, paul
35. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
it was too much to lohandle
36. What political issue stirred you the most?
Castro's adidas leisure suits
37. Who did you miss?
my sister, conor
38. Who was the best new person you met?
Arec, Jess, Susie.
39. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2005:
most, if not all, things shouldn't be taken seriously. (same plus, well, that sometimes things should)
40. Quote a song the sums up 2005?
"over and over and over again; like a monkey with a minature symbol"