That Year-End meme from Maggy
1. What did you do in 2009 that you'd never done before?
Taken on more responsibility than I ever thought I would have. Played a video game on my own.
2. Did you keep your new years' resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
No, I didn't make any last year, but this year I am determined to be the adult I supposedly am. And to graduate.
4. Did anyone close to you give birth? / 4. Did anyone close to you die?
A couple of people in both areas.
5. What countries did you visit?
None.
6. What would you like to have in 2010 that you lacked in 2009?
As Maggy said, stability. I would like to for once have a life as an adult.
7. What date from 2009 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
March 5th - Eriko's retirement announcement and my best friend Val's father passing away.
July 7th - Eriko's graduation.
8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?
Being able to pay my bills on time and becoming more responsible.
9. What was your biggest failure?
Not graduating and not going to Eriko's last day or Stay Gold.
10. Did you suffer illness or injury?
I got sick a lot this year. Not as bad as Maggy (hah), but more so than I have in the past couple years.
11. What was the best thing you bought?
Everything Eriko-kai had to offer.
12. Whose behavior merited celebration?
Many of my friend's for putting up with me and supporting me when I needed it the most.
13. Whose behavior appalled and depressed you?
Many people in the Takarazuka fandom as well as Hankyu.
14. Where did most of your money go?
Haha, into Eriko-kai graduation goods and school.
15. What did you get really, really, really excited about?
Gyakuten Saiban and Warai Sugita Hamlet. As well as becoming a keyholder even if that didn't work out.
16. What songs will always remind you of 2009?
舞台
17. Compared to this time last year, are you:
i. Happier or sadder? Sadder. Much sadder. I was excited about Gyakuten.
ii. Thinner or fatter? Thinner I think?
iii. Richer or poorer? Poorer. Def.
18. What do you wish you'd done more of?
I wish I had gone to Japan for Eriko's taidan and to her first show as an actor, but most of all I wish I had dedicated myself more to my studies and less to other things.
19. What do you wish you'd done less of?
Over working for a thankless job and less focus on the Takarazuka fandom.
20. How did you spend Christmas?
With my family and it was a really wonderful day.
22. Did you fall in love in 2009?
No. It would have been more trouble than good.
24. What was your favorite TV program?
... I didn't really watch TV this year.. or ever, but I guess Myth Busters.
25. Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year?
Yes.
26. What was the best book you read?
Lost Symbol by Dan Brown.
27. What was your greatest musical discovery?
Lady Gaga (shut up all of you :P)
28. What did you want and get?
Nothing I'm really aware of?
29. What was your favorite film of this year?
Blind Side
30. What is your favorite new food?
Nothing new really.
31. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
I went out with my family and I turned 24 haha.
32. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
As I had been saying, seeing Eriko period. Also graduating.
33. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2009?
Well, I became more fashion conscious that year and I like to think I finally took that step forward in becoming an adult.
34. What kept you sane?
My family and friends.
35. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
Well.... haha.
36. What political issue stirred you the most?
Health care.
37. Whom did you miss?
Julie.
38. Who was the best new person you met?
I'm happy I was able to see Kumi again after a random encounter on the plane and as well as Tegan.
39. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2009:
Prioritize.
40. Quote a song lyric that sums up your year:
I can't think of anything.