2011 In Review
2011 has been a good year, and here's the survey to prove it:
1. What did you do in 2011 that you'd never done before?: Got engaged, went to Iceland
2. Did you keep your new years' resolutions, and will you make more for next year?: Not really something I do
3. Did anyone close to you give birth?: Cathryn did, just the other day. Dione at work did, too
4. Did anyone close to you die?: My grandmother did, as did my dear dog
5. What countries did you visit?: Aside from brief transits through Singapore and Norway, I was in Finland, Estonia, Sweden and Iceland
6. What would you like to have in 2012 that you lacked in 2011?: Not really sure, to be honest
7. What date from 2011 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?: I'd have to say my birthday, September 18. Helsinki turned it on perfectly for us, and to wrap up in beautiful Estonia was just unforgettable
8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?: Getting engaged
9. What was your biggest failure?: Not really caring enough about things I should've, and caring too much about irrelevant things
10. Did you suffer illness or injury?: Flu, and a cold
11. What was the best thing you bought?: Take your pick where the European trip was concerned, although for obvious reasons one argument would be the wedding rings
12. Whose behavior merited celebration?: Everyone's
13. Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed?: Nobody in particular
14. Where did most of your money go?: The trip, pretty much
15. What did you get really, really, really excited about?: Europe, definitely. The whole engagement and wedding thing is less tangible still, but it will happen
16. What song will always remind you of 2011?: "Jack Sparrow". That's one of the best things I've heard in ages
17. Compared to this time last year, are you happier or sadder?: Happier. It's been a good year
18. What do you wish you'd done more of?: I always say "socialising with people", but it never helps me to do it
19. What do you wish you'd done less of?: Thinking
20. How did you spend Christmas?: With Mum's side of the family only, which was a nice change
22. Did you fall in love in 2011?: I already was
23. How many one-night stands?: None
24. What was your favorite TV program?: This year's instalment of "Underbelly" was great, as well as "Sherlock", which I've now re-watched as well as seeing with Estonian subtitles in part
25. Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year?: I wouldn't say so, no
26. What was the best book you read?: Jasper Fforde's "Thursday Next" series, the first three of which I've just read. The man is insanely talented
27. What was your greatest musical discovery?: Not a fresh discovery, but Sigur Ros was a real revelation this year. Solefald turns out to be quite amazing, too
28. What did you want and get?: The best holiday ever
29. What did you want and not get?: More time overseas
30. What was your favorite film of this year?: I wouldn't have thought so at the time, but probably "Midnight in Paris". Woody Allen's still got it
31.What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?: I turned 26, and spent the day wandering through beautiful Helsinki, before taking the ferry to Tallinn and collapsing of exhaustion at Krista's family's home
32. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?: Not having to sort out more visa stuff at the end of it
33. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2011?: Not sure I had one
34. What, Who kept you sane?: The wonderful people I know and their ability to manufacture good times without any warning
35. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?: Can't think of any
36. What political issue stirred you the most?: The European debt business, particularly the way the media has almost certainly made it worse by talking it up
37. Who did you miss?: Nobody too much
38. Who was the best new person you met?: Some of the newer people at work. Darshana's a great friend already, for example
39. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2011: That living childhood dreams is absolutely worth it
40. Quote a song lyric that sums up your year: "Õed-vennad/Pidage vastu"
In 2011, did you:
Stayed single almost the whole year?: Not in the slightest
Kissed someone?: Yep
Done something you've regretted?: A couple of stupid things
Lost someone?: No
Cut class?: Nope
Were involved in something you'll never forget?: Several things
Visited a different country?: Three
Cooked a gross meal?: Nope. I'm usually not allowed to cook, so limited chances here
Lost something important to you?: Not really, no
Got a gift you adore?: A few
Tripped over a coffee table?: No
Dyed your hair?: Nope
Came close to losing your life?: Nowhere near
Went to a party?: One or two
Read a good book?: Several
Saw one of your favorite bands/artists live?: No
Did you meet any new friends this year?: A few
Did you dislike anyone?: If I'm honest, yes
Did you grow apart from anyone?: Sadly, it seems that way
Do you have any regrets when it comes to your friendships?: Not really, no
2011: Your BIRTHDAY!
Did you have a cake?: Yes, after we were back from overseas
Did you get any presents?: A goodly collection
What was the best part?: Being overseas for it was great, as well as being in a new city
2011: All about YOU
Did you change at all this year?: Possibly
Did you get your hair cut?: Roughly 3 times
Did you change your style?: I don't think I did
Were you in school?: Nope
Did you get good grades?: My performance reviews were good
Did you have a job?: I did indeed. I was a banker
Did you drive?: No. I don't drive
Did anyone close to you give birth?: Cathryn
Did you move at all?: Not as in moving house
Did you go on any vacations?: Caloundra (twice) and Europe
Would you change anything about yourself now?: Not really
2011: Wrap up:
Was 2011 a good year?: At the end of the day, yes it was
Do you think 2012 will top 2011?: It should do, I'd think
I confess that in 2011 I...
() stayed single for the whole year
() kissed in the snow
() celebrated Halloween
(x) had your heart broken (not romantically, though)
() mooned someone
() went over the minutes on your cell phone
() someone questioned your sexual orientation
() came out of the closet
() gotten pregnant
() had an abortion
(x) done something you've regretted
In 2011 I...
() painted a picture
() wrote a poem
() ran a mile
() shopped at Hollister, Aeropostale, or Abercrombie and Fitch
() posted a blog on MySpace
(x) visited a foreign country
() cut in a line of waiting people
() told someone you were busy when you weren't
() partied to celebrate the new year
() cooked a disastrous meal
() lied about how old you were
() prank called someone
() broke a promise
() fell out of love
(x) lied
() cried over a broken heart
(x) disappointed someone close
() hid a secret
(x) pretended to be happy
() slept under the stars
() kept your new years resolutions
() forgot your new years resolutions
() met someone who changed your life
() met one of your idols
() changed your outlook on life
() sat home all day doing nothing
() pretended to be sick
(x) left the country
() almost died
() given up on something/someone important to you
() 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
() stayed up til sunrise
() cried over the silliest thing
() had friends who were drifting away from you
() had a high cell phone bill
() spent most of your money on food
() had a fist fight
() went to the beach with your best friend(s)
(x) gotten sick
() liked more than 5 people at the same time
(x) became closer with people
1. What did you do in 2011 that you'd never done before?: Got engaged, went to Iceland
2. Did you keep your new years' resolutions, and will you make more for next year?: Not really something I do
3. Did anyone close to you give birth?: Cathryn did, just the other day. Dione at work did, too
4. Did anyone close to you die?: My grandmother did, as did my dear dog
5. What countries did you visit?: Aside from brief transits through Singapore and Norway, I was in Finland, Estonia, Sweden and Iceland
6. What would you like to have in 2012 that you lacked in 2011?: Not really sure, to be honest
7. What date from 2011 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?: I'd have to say my birthday, September 18. Helsinki turned it on perfectly for us, and to wrap up in beautiful Estonia was just unforgettable
8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?: Getting engaged
9. What was your biggest failure?: Not really caring enough about things I should've, and caring too much about irrelevant things
10. Did you suffer illness or injury?: Flu, and a cold
11. What was the best thing you bought?: Take your pick where the European trip was concerned, although for obvious reasons one argument would be the wedding rings
12. Whose behavior merited celebration?: Everyone's
13. Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed?: Nobody in particular
14. Where did most of your money go?: The trip, pretty much
15. What did you get really, really, really excited about?: Europe, definitely. The whole engagement and wedding thing is less tangible still, but it will happen
16. What song will always remind you of 2011?: "Jack Sparrow". That's one of the best things I've heard in ages
17. Compared to this time last year, are you happier or sadder?: Happier. It's been a good year
18. What do you wish you'd done more of?: I always say "socialising with people", but it never helps me to do it
19. What do you wish you'd done less of?: Thinking
20. How did you spend Christmas?: With Mum's side of the family only, which was a nice change
22. Did you fall in love in 2011?: I already was
23. How many one-night stands?: None
24. What was your favorite TV program?: This year's instalment of "Underbelly" was great, as well as "Sherlock", which I've now re-watched as well as seeing with Estonian subtitles in part
25. Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year?: I wouldn't say so, no
26. What was the best book you read?: Jasper Fforde's "Thursday Next" series, the first three of which I've just read. The man is insanely talented
27. What was your greatest musical discovery?: Not a fresh discovery, but Sigur Ros was a real revelation this year. Solefald turns out to be quite amazing, too
28. What did you want and get?: The best holiday ever
29. What did you want and not get?: More time overseas
30. What was your favorite film of this year?: I wouldn't have thought so at the time, but probably "Midnight in Paris". Woody Allen's still got it
31.What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?: I turned 26, and spent the day wandering through beautiful Helsinki, before taking the ferry to Tallinn and collapsing of exhaustion at Krista's family's home
32. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?: Not having to sort out more visa stuff at the end of it
33. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2011?: Not sure I had one
34. What, Who kept you sane?: The wonderful people I know and their ability to manufacture good times without any warning
35. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?: Can't think of any
36. What political issue stirred you the most?: The European debt business, particularly the way the media has almost certainly made it worse by talking it up
37. Who did you miss?: Nobody too much
38. Who was the best new person you met?: Some of the newer people at work. Darshana's a great friend already, for example
39. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2011: That living childhood dreams is absolutely worth it
40. Quote a song lyric that sums up your year: "Õed-vennad/Pidage vastu"
In 2011, did you:
Stayed single almost the whole year?: Not in the slightest
Kissed someone?: Yep
Done something you've regretted?: A couple of stupid things
Lost someone?: No
Cut class?: Nope
Were involved in something you'll never forget?: Several things
Visited a different country?: Three
Cooked a gross meal?: Nope. I'm usually not allowed to cook, so limited chances here
Lost something important to you?: Not really, no
Got a gift you adore?: A few
Tripped over a coffee table?: No
Dyed your hair?: Nope
Came close to losing your life?: Nowhere near
Went to a party?: One or two
Read a good book?: Several
Saw one of your favorite bands/artists live?: No
Did you meet any new friends this year?: A few
Did you dislike anyone?: If I'm honest, yes
Did you grow apart from anyone?: Sadly, it seems that way
Do you have any regrets when it comes to your friendships?: Not really, no
2011: Your BIRTHDAY!
Did you have a cake?: Yes, after we were back from overseas
Did you get any presents?: A goodly collection
What was the best part?: Being overseas for it was great, as well as being in a new city
2011: All about YOU
Did you change at all this year?: Possibly
Did you get your hair cut?: Roughly 3 times
Did you change your style?: I don't think I did
Were you in school?: Nope
Did you get good grades?: My performance reviews were good
Did you have a job?: I did indeed. I was a banker
Did you drive?: No. I don't drive
Did anyone close to you give birth?: Cathryn
Did you move at all?: Not as in moving house
Did you go on any vacations?: Caloundra (twice) and Europe
Would you change anything about yourself now?: Not really
2011: Wrap up:
Was 2011 a good year?: At the end of the day, yes it was
Do you think 2012 will top 2011?: It should do, I'd think
I confess that in 2011 I...
() stayed single for the whole year
() kissed in the snow
() celebrated Halloween
(x) had your heart broken (not romantically, though)
() mooned someone
() went over the minutes on your cell phone
() someone questioned your sexual orientation
() came out of the closet
() gotten pregnant
() had an abortion
(x) done something you've regretted
In 2011 I...
() painted a picture
() wrote a poem
() ran a mile
() shopped at Hollister, Aeropostale, or Abercrombie and Fitch
() posted a blog on MySpace
(x) visited a foreign country
() cut in a line of waiting people
() told someone you were busy when you weren't
() partied to celebrate the new year
() cooked a disastrous meal
() lied about how old you were
() prank called someone
() broke a promise
() fell out of love
(x) lied
() cried over a broken heart
(x) disappointed someone close
() hid a secret
(x) pretended to be happy
() slept under the stars
() kept your new years resolutions
() forgot your new years resolutions
() met someone who changed your life
() met one of your idols
() changed your outlook on life
() sat home all day doing nothing
() pretended to be sick
(x) left the country
() almost died
() given up on something/someone important to you
() 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
() stayed up til sunrise
() cried over the silliest thing
() had friends who were drifting away from you
() had a high cell phone bill
() spent most of your money on food
() had a fist fight
() went to the beach with your best friend(s)
(x) gotten sick
() liked more than 5 people at the same time
(x) became closer with people