2008 Meme
1. What did you do in 2008 that you'd never done before?
Fell in love with someone who loves me as much as I love them.
2. Did you keep your new years' resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
I can't recall making any.... *goes to check LJ* Hmm.
- Chew my food -- that lasted about a month.
- Move more -- I really did for a while, but then slowed down a bunch when we moved offices (where I can now park next to the building instead of 3/4 mile down the road). But now I am moving more with the Wii Fit.
- Laugh more -- Absolutely. Liz and I laugh a lot. My dad and I laugh a lot. Ellie and I laugh a lot....
3. Did anyone close to you give birth?
Yes! Liz's sister gave birth to beautiful Lillian and my nephew's wife gave birth to amazing Janessa (making me a great aunt!)
4. Did anyone close to you die?
No. That was 2007....
5. What countries did you visit?
None. Only travel was to Southern California to see family or be in weddings.
6. What would you like to have in 2009 that you lacked in 2008?
A writing career (again).
7. What date from 2008 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
7-12-2008. I met Liz "IRL" and never looked back.
8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?
Moving on from loss. Oh, and winning Best in Show at BayCon!
9. What was your biggest failure?
Can you believe... I still haven't forgiven myself for forgetting to take a friend to the airport?
10. Did you suffer illness or injury?
I discovered I really can't handle antibiotics.... :(
11. What was the best thing you bought?
My iPod Touch. I use it EVERY DAY.
12. Whose behavior merited celebration?
The cats! Ha. Seriously, 4 cats under one roof and no bloodshed. It's a miracle.
13. Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed?
I received not one but two Xmas letters where someone chose to air their dirty laundry. What the heck is that about?
14. Where did most of your money go?
MOVING!
15. What did you get really, really, really excited about?
Liz.
16. What song will always remind you of 2008?
"Cowboy Take Me Away" by The Dixie Chicks. :)
17. Compared to this time last year, you are:
i. happier or sadder? Happier
ii. thinner or fatter? Um, thinner, I think.
iii. richer or poorer? Richer.
18. What do you wish you'd done more of?
Writing.
19. What do you wish you'd done less of?
Worrying.
20. How will you be spending New Years?
Somewhere, anywhere, with Liz.
21. What was the most embarrassing thing that happened to you in 2008?
Lots, but nothing specific springs to mind.
22. Did you fall in love in 2008?
YES!!!!
23. How many one-night stands?
None. Ew.
24. What was your favorite TV program?
Burn Notice.
25. Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year?
No, but there are some friendships I've decided to let go of.
26. What was the best book you read?
The Amber Spyglass.
27. What was your greatest musical discovery?
Rachael Yamagata. Not my discovery, but I'm happy Ellie shared it with me.
28. What did you want and get?
Liz! :)
29. What did you want and not get?
The rights to The Paranormals... yet.
30. What was your favorite film of this year?
Burn After Reading.
31. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
I got taken out for tea! It was a lovely surprise, and the first time someone has planned my entire birthday for me. Thanks again, Ellie! (and I was thirty-eight).
32. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
Being able to share it with my mom. :( She would have loved to see me this happy.
33. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2008?
The Gap.
34. What kept you sane?
LIVING IN THE MOMENT (I cannot recommend this more highly).
35. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
Um... Kate Hewlett.
36. What political issue stirred you the most?
Proposition 8.
37. Who did you miss?
Mom.
38. Who was the best new person you met?
Well, Liz, of course. But also I'm glad I got to know my SC better. Her love and kindness pulled me through a tough time.
39. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2008.
Live in the moment.
40. Quote a song lyric that sums up your year.
"'Til Kingdom Come
Steal my heart and hold my tongue
I feel my time
My time has come
Let me in
Unlock the door
I never felt this way before
And the wheels just keep on turning
The drummer begins to drum
I don’t know which way I’m going
I don’t know which way I’ve come
Hold my head inside your hands
I need someone who understands
I need someone, someone who hears
For you I’ve waited all these years
For you I’d wait 'til kingdom come
Until my day, my day is done
And say you'll come and set me free
Just say you'll wait, you'll wait for me
In your tears and in your blood
In your fire and in your flood
I hear you laugh, I heard you sing
I wouldn’t change a single thing
And the wheels just keep on turning
The drummers begin to drum
I don’t know which way I’m going
I don’t know what I’ve become
For you I’d wait 'til kingdom come
Until my days, my days are done
And say you'll come and set me free
Just say you'll wait, you'll wait for me
Just say you'll wait, you'll wait for me
Just say you'll wait, you'll wait for me"
-"'Til Kingdom Come", Coldplay