end of 2007 / in review
What did you do in 2007 that you'd never done before?
Did you keep your new years' resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
Ah, didn't make them last year, but I resolve that I won't get walked on.
Did anyone close to you give birth?
My first-cousin-once-removed had a son, Thomas Kemp, named for my grandpa :) Also, my *other* first cousin once removed (Mom has a big family) had a son... Thomas Kemp. Likewise named. Awww...
Did anyone close to you die?
Lazlo Kovacs - cinematographer, good friend of the family, babysitter. :)
What countries did you visit?
Oh, how depressing. None.
What would you like to have in 2008 that you lacked in 2007?
Peace of mind and a job. A home, too.
What date from 2007 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
September...I think the 25th. Ironically, I can't remember the exact day, and don't feel like looking it up. The day I left Mount Vernon. (LONG STORY)
What was your biggest achievement of the year?
Finding a new job and starting out in a big city relatively alone.
What was your biggest failure?
The saga. If you don't know, you probably don't deserve to. Sorry.
Did you suffer illness or injury?
Ah wore ill-fitting stays which was not fun.
What was the best thing you bought?
A beautiful teapot and mismatched teacups. They make me happy every time I see them.
Whose behaviour merited celebration?
My family. Josh & Becky.
Whose behaviour made you appalled and depressed?
No comment, but it's a list, which is depressing in itself.
Where did most of your money go?
Reeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeent. Worth it though - place to sleep!
What did you get really, really, really excited about?
Twelfth Night, and the Hopper exhibit at the National Gallery! Going back to LA for 3 weeks!
What song will always remind you of 2007?
Beautiful Disaster - Jon McLaughlin
Compared to this time last year, are you:
i. happier or sadder?
-- sadder. but really, happier, because I have a new start and people around me that I love.
ii. thinner or fatter?
-- ah, thinner?
iii. richer or poorer?
-- poorer, but being taken care of.
What do you wish you'd done more of?
Standing up to people.
What do you wish you'd done less of?
Crying.
How will you be spending Christmas?
Spent the morning with the family, then drove down to Laguna to be with the rest of the family. Yay. (and yum)
Did you fall in love in 2007?
Nah.
How many one-night stands?
Ah...none.
What was your favorite TV program?
Pushing Daisies, Heroes, Project Runway, MAD MEN, Flight of the Conchords
Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year?
Hate takes up too much energy. No more need to weed in other's gardens.
What was the best book you read?
Suite Francaise (SO GOOD), and I feel like there are a thousand more I am forgetting.
What was your greatest musical discovery?
Re-discovering Ben Lee, finding Leo Kottke
What did you want and get?
a SEWING MACHINE!
What did you want and not get?
A job, more quickly.
What was your favorite film of this year?
Enchanted was woooonderful. Loved Lars & the Real Girl.
What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
Wish I could have gotten over things faster.
How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2007?
very East Coast. Which was a surprise when I came back to the West and got funny looks -- haha!
What kept you sane?
Family, sewing.
Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
Jon Hamm from Mad Men. Also Milo Ventimiglia and Nathan Petrelli (who knows what his real name is)
What political issue stirred you the most?
Upcoming election. Partisan politics are driving me insane, incidentally.
Who did you miss?
Family & Williamsburg friends.
Who was the best new person you met?
Leigh & Jan.
Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2007.
Don't trust people if they don't care about you. Also, some people will be there for you, thick and thin, and they're worth it.
Quote a song or lyric that sums up your year.
"Hello, Goodnight" - the Aquabats
Here's something to think about
When things go wrong all the time
That luck can change like that high tide
Bad things can soon turn out alright
Misfortune, a tradgedy
I can't seem to mind
Soon good will happen
If you look you just might find
So when you think this is the end
Good things are just around the bend
Again, bad things are just a sign
Good things will happen in due time
Did you keep your new years' resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
Ah, didn't make them last year, but I resolve that I won't get walked on.
Did anyone close to you give birth?
My first-cousin-once-removed had a son, Thomas Kemp, named for my grandpa :) Also, my *other* first cousin once removed (Mom has a big family) had a son... Thomas Kemp. Likewise named. Awww...
Did anyone close to you die?
Lazlo Kovacs - cinematographer, good friend of the family, babysitter. :)
What countries did you visit?
Oh, how depressing. None.
What would you like to have in 2008 that you lacked in 2007?
Peace of mind and a job. A home, too.
What date from 2007 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
September...I think the 25th. Ironically, I can't remember the exact day, and don't feel like looking it up. The day I left Mount Vernon. (LONG STORY)
What was your biggest achievement of the year?
Finding a new job and starting out in a big city relatively alone.
What was your biggest failure?
The saga. If you don't know, you probably don't deserve to. Sorry.
Did you suffer illness or injury?
Ah wore ill-fitting stays which was not fun.
What was the best thing you bought?
A beautiful teapot and mismatched teacups. They make me happy every time I see them.
Whose behaviour merited celebration?
My family. Josh & Becky.
Whose behaviour made you appalled and depressed?
No comment, but it's a list, which is depressing in itself.
Where did most of your money go?
Reeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeent. Worth it though - place to sleep!
What did you get really, really, really excited about?
Twelfth Night, and the Hopper exhibit at the National Gallery! Going back to LA for 3 weeks!
What song will always remind you of 2007?
Beautiful Disaster - Jon McLaughlin
Compared to this time last year, are you:
i. happier or sadder?
-- sadder. but really, happier, because I have a new start and people around me that I love.
ii. thinner or fatter?
-- ah, thinner?
iii. richer or poorer?
-- poorer, but being taken care of.
What do you wish you'd done more of?
Standing up to people.
What do you wish you'd done less of?
Crying.
How will you be spending Christmas?
Spent the morning with the family, then drove down to Laguna to be with the rest of the family. Yay. (and yum)
Did you fall in love in 2007?
Nah.
How many one-night stands?
Ah...none.
What was your favorite TV program?
Pushing Daisies, Heroes, Project Runway, MAD MEN, Flight of the Conchords
Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year?
Hate takes up too much energy. No more need to weed in other's gardens.
What was the best book you read?
Suite Francaise (SO GOOD), and I feel like there are a thousand more I am forgetting.
What was your greatest musical discovery?
Re-discovering Ben Lee, finding Leo Kottke
What did you want and get?
a SEWING MACHINE!
What did you want and not get?
A job, more quickly.
What was your favorite film of this year?
Enchanted was woooonderful. Loved Lars & the Real Girl.
What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
Wish I could have gotten over things faster.
How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2007?
very East Coast. Which was a surprise when I came back to the West and got funny looks -- haha!
What kept you sane?
Family, sewing.
Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
Jon Hamm from Mad Men. Also Milo Ventimiglia and Nathan Petrelli (who knows what his real name is)
What political issue stirred you the most?
Upcoming election. Partisan politics are driving me insane, incidentally.
Who did you miss?
Family & Williamsburg friends.
Who was the best new person you met?
Leigh & Jan.
Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2007.
Don't trust people if they don't care about you. Also, some people will be there for you, thick and thin, and they're worth it.
Quote a song or lyric that sums up your year.
"Hello, Goodnight" - the Aquabats
Here's something to think about
When things go wrong all the time
That luck can change like that high tide
Bad things can soon turn out alright
Misfortune, a tradgedy
I can't seem to mind
Soon good will happen
If you look you just might find
So when you think this is the end
Good things are just around the bend
Again, bad things are just a sign
Good things will happen in due time