New Year's meme 2016
Happy New Year!
Another year has passed already and I haven't written any entries since March. ^^; Oops. Here is the the New Year's meme for 2016!
1. What did you do in 2016 that you'd never done before?
Saw Wintergatan, Marit Bergman and Kent (avskedsturnén! ;_;) live for the first time. ♥ Stayed at Yasuragi spa - very nice and relaxing. Went to Visby, Gotland during summer (I had only been there once during winter before). Participated in a clothing swap. Went to Moderna museet to see the Yayoi Kusama exhibition. Saw Johan Glans' stand-up comedy show at Cirkus. Celebrated my 30th birthday! :O
2. Did you keep your new year's resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
I had reading goal of 20 books for 2016, just like in 2015, and this time I made it! Yay! \O/ I also wanted to exercise more and be healthier overall, and also live a more environmentally friendly life. I haven't exercised much at all or been particularly healthy, but I've done my best when it comes to the environment. I hope to do much more in 2017!
3. Did anyone close to you give birth?
No.
4. Did anyone close to you die?
No. But I will miss so many celebrities who died: David Bowie, Alan Rickman, Carrie Fisher, Leonard Cohen...
5. What countries did you visit?
None, I stayed in Sweden.
6. What would you like to have in 2017 that you lacked in 2016?
The same I wished for last year: balance in life. I would also like to be content, with life and with myself and my achievements.
7. What date from 2016 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
November 18, when I saw a Kent concert for the first and last time.
8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?
Getting many likes on Instagram during the March photo challenge ^^; (So pathetic that this is my biggest achievement.). Getting a bigger pay raise than I expected (though not as big as I wanted). That I got rid of a lot of stuff, things I've held on to for too long.
9. What was your biggest failure?
That I haven't been able to stress less at work and just gotten carried away sometimes, but I'm working on it...
10. Did you suffer illness or injury?
Just the usual, stress and anxiety.
11. What was the best thing you bought?
Concert and theatre tickets. The trip to Gotland. A Berså bowl and a cute vintage teapot. A new phone (Samsung Galaxy S6). Brass elephant candle holders (so cute!)
12. Whose behavior merited celebration?
All the people helping and donating money to Musikhjälpen this year - very touching.
13. Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed?
Ugh.. the soon-to-be president of the United States. Sadly he isn't the only idiot alive...
14. Where did most of your money go?
Same as usual - bills, food and train tickets, and I also spent a lot of money on concert and theatre tickets.
15. What did you get really, really, really excited about?
Going to Gotland and to Yasuragi spa and seeing Kent live.
16. What song will always remind you of 2016?
The only song on my mind right now is Kent's Den sista sången.
17. Compared to this time last year, are you:
a) Happier or sadder? Sadder.
b) Thinner or fatter? Same.
c) Richer or poorer? Richer.
18. What do you wish you'd done more of?
Exercising, cooking and baking, being creative (drawing, taking photos, writing), gaming, cleaning, sleeping, dancing and singing.
19. What do you wish you'd done less of?
Wasting time in front of screens. Feeling stressed out. Crying.
20. How will you be spending Christmas?
The same procedure as every year - with my family in Örebro.
21. How will you be spending New Years?
I spent it at home with da_smaskus and nordiclania! We played Machi Koro and ate carrot & halloumi burgers and chocolate pudding for dessert. ♥
22. Did you fall in love in 2016?
No.
23. How many one-night stands?
None.
24. What was your favorite TV program?
Game of Thrones. I can't remember anything else.
25. Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year?
No.
26. What was the best book you read?
Expeditionen: Min kärlekshistoria by Bea Uusma.
27. What was your greatest musical discovery?
I had no idea Wintergatan was so great live! Such a cosy concert. ♥
28. What did you want and get?
So many nice birthday and Christmas presents.
29. What was your favorite film of this year?
Before the Flood, Cowspiracy and The True Cost, all very interesting and important documentaries. I also liked The Danish Girl and Arrival.
30. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
I turned 30. I spent it in Örebro with my family and a friend. I didn't feel like throwing a big party.
31. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
A job/profession that I actually enjoy. I'm sick of it most of the time.
32. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2016?
Boooring. Just jeans, tank top and a cardigan. I want to wear more skirts and dresses next year!
33. What kept you sane?
Friends and family. Music, nature, long deep breaths.
34. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
Can't think of anyone.
35. What political issue stirred you the most?
How could I choose just one? This year sucked. I'm not very optimistic about politics in 2017.
36. Who did you miss?
Friends and people and bunnies who are no longer with me.
37. Who was the best new person you met?
No one.
38. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2016.
It can always get worse... (very uplifting!)
39. Quote a song lyric that sums up your year.
Från mitt sovrumsfönster hör jag
klockorna som ringer
Nånting börjar, nåt tar slut
I mitt liv står det still
Hur jag än springer
Kent - Andromeda
The meme for 2015.
Another year has passed already and I haven't written any entries since March. ^^; Oops. Here is the the New Year's meme for 2016!
1. What did you do in 2016 that you'd never done before?
Saw Wintergatan, Marit Bergman and Kent (avskedsturnén! ;_;) live for the first time. ♥ Stayed at Yasuragi spa - very nice and relaxing. Went to Visby, Gotland during summer (I had only been there once during winter before). Participated in a clothing swap. Went to Moderna museet to see the Yayoi Kusama exhibition. Saw Johan Glans' stand-up comedy show at Cirkus. Celebrated my 30th birthday! :O
2. Did you keep your new year's resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
I had reading goal of 20 books for 2016, just like in 2015, and this time I made it! Yay! \O/ I also wanted to exercise more and be healthier overall, and also live a more environmentally friendly life. I haven't exercised much at all or been particularly healthy, but I've done my best when it comes to the environment. I hope to do much more in 2017!
3. Did anyone close to you give birth?
No.
4. Did anyone close to you die?
No. But I will miss so many celebrities who died: David Bowie, Alan Rickman, Carrie Fisher, Leonard Cohen...
5. What countries did you visit?
None, I stayed in Sweden.
6. What would you like to have in 2017 that you lacked in 2016?
The same I wished for last year: balance in life. I would also like to be content, with life and with myself and my achievements.
7. What date from 2016 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
November 18, when I saw a Kent concert for the first and last time.
8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?
Getting many likes on Instagram during the March photo challenge ^^; (So pathetic that this is my biggest achievement.). Getting a bigger pay raise than I expected (though not as big as I wanted). That I got rid of a lot of stuff, things I've held on to for too long.
9. What was your biggest failure?
That I haven't been able to stress less at work and just gotten carried away sometimes, but I'm working on it...
10. Did you suffer illness or injury?
Just the usual, stress and anxiety.
11. What was the best thing you bought?
Concert and theatre tickets. The trip to Gotland. A Berså bowl and a cute vintage teapot. A new phone (Samsung Galaxy S6). Brass elephant candle holders (so cute!)
12. Whose behavior merited celebration?
All the people helping and donating money to Musikhjälpen this year - very touching.
13. Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed?
Ugh.. the soon-to-be president of the United States. Sadly he isn't the only idiot alive...
14. Where did most of your money go?
Same as usual - bills, food and train tickets, and I also spent a lot of money on concert and theatre tickets.
15. What did you get really, really, really excited about?
Going to Gotland and to Yasuragi spa and seeing Kent live.
16. What song will always remind you of 2016?
The only song on my mind right now is Kent's Den sista sången.
17. Compared to this time last year, are you:
a) Happier or sadder? Sadder.
b) Thinner or fatter? Same.
c) Richer or poorer? Richer.
18. What do you wish you'd done more of?
Exercising, cooking and baking, being creative (drawing, taking photos, writing), gaming, cleaning, sleeping, dancing and singing.
19. What do you wish you'd done less of?
Wasting time in front of screens. Feeling stressed out. Crying.
20. How will you be spending Christmas?
The same procedure as every year - with my family in Örebro.
21. How will you be spending New Years?
I spent it at home with da_smaskus and nordiclania! We played Machi Koro and ate carrot & halloumi burgers and chocolate pudding for dessert. ♥
22. Did you fall in love in 2016?
No.
23. How many one-night stands?
None.
24. What was your favorite TV program?
Game of Thrones. I can't remember anything else.
25. Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year?
No.
26. What was the best book you read?
Expeditionen: Min kärlekshistoria by Bea Uusma.
27. What was your greatest musical discovery?
I had no idea Wintergatan was so great live! Such a cosy concert. ♥
28. What did you want and get?
So many nice birthday and Christmas presents.
29. What was your favorite film of this year?
Before the Flood, Cowspiracy and The True Cost, all very interesting and important documentaries. I also liked The Danish Girl and Arrival.
30. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
I turned 30. I spent it in Örebro with my family and a friend. I didn't feel like throwing a big party.
31. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
A job/profession that I actually enjoy. I'm sick of it most of the time.
32. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2016?
Boooring. Just jeans, tank top and a cardigan. I want to wear more skirts and dresses next year!
33. What kept you sane?
Friends and family. Music, nature, long deep breaths.
34. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
Can't think of anyone.
35. What political issue stirred you the most?
How could I choose just one? This year sucked. I'm not very optimistic about politics in 2017.
36. Who did you miss?
Friends and people and bunnies who are no longer with me.
37. Who was the best new person you met?
No one.
38. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2016.
It can always get worse... (very uplifting!)
39. Quote a song lyric that sums up your year.
Från mitt sovrumsfönster hör jag
klockorna som ringer
Nånting börjar, nåt tar slut
I mitt liv står det still
Hur jag än springer
Kent - Andromeda
The meme for 2015.