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1. What did you do in 2G9 that you'd never done before?
Uh, played Rock Band? Got a job that's actually decent. Went to see two comedians who were on my "things I must see before I die" list.
2. Did you keep your new years' resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
I forget my resolutions almost as soon as I've made the damn things.
3. did anyone close to you give birth?
I guess John's sister, Gill. Not terribly close but it's all I've got.
4. Did anyone close to you die?
Not this year.
5. What countries did you visit?
Just England. I've been shit with travelling this year.
6. What would you like to have in 2G10 that you lacked in 2G9?
Uh, a bit more confidence and a lot more security in a few things.
7. What date from 2G9 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
There are two; the day Dave reappeared into life and then the day he disappeared.
8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?
Getting my new job. I still can't fucking believe it.
9. What was your biggest failure?
Messing up my second chance with a friend.
10. Did you suffer illness or injury?
I HADZ TEH SWINE FLU!
11. What was the best thing you bought?
Uh, Muse tickets. Or Eddie Izzard tickets. Or a ticket to York when it was needed. Or a ticket to Bolton when it was needed. Lala.
12. Whose behaviour merited celebration?
John, Dave, the new boss, a couple of new colleagues.
13. Whose behaviour made you depressed?
John, Dave, the old boss, most of the old colleagues, myself.
14. Where did most of your money go?
Food. Or cinema.
15. What did you get really, really, really excited about?
Eddie Izzard and Bill Bailey. And Dr Who, even though it hasn't happened yet.
16. What song will always remind you of 2G9?
That goddamned JLS abomination.
17. Compared to this time last year, are you happier or sadder?
Happier in some ways, sadder in others.
i. thinner or fatter?
Probably fatter.
ii. richer or poorer?
At the moment, poorer, stupid christmas.
18. What do you wish you'd done more of?
Making the right decision.
19. What do you wish you'd done less of?
Worrying. Making the wrong decision.
20. How will you be spending did you spend Christmas?
At the parents house, watching Dr Who and getting terribly drunk. Might go to see John. This is my first christmas in a few years where I've not had to work, it'll be interesting.
22. Did you fall in love in 2G9?
Hm, sort of.
23. How many one night stands?
None
24. What was your favourite TV programme?
Damn you Dr Who, I love you so much.
25. Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year?
Hate is a strong word. I wouldn't shed a tear if a couple of people I used to work with get run over by buses though.
26. What was the best book you read?
Um, I liked quite a few. Finally read 1984 which was ace. Soon I Will Be Invincible is good too. There are more, but I can't recall.
27. What was the best videogame you played?
Dragon Age was amazing, even with all the shitty problems. Lost Odyssesy made me smile, and I'm currently having fun with Assassin's Creed 2, which is miles better than the first.
28. What was your greatest musical discovery?
Uh, probably Biffy Clyro.
29. What did you want and get?
A new job!
30. What did you want and not get?
My best friend and boyfriend to get along.
31. What was your favourite film of this year?
Watchmen was sweet. Moon was also pretty damn good. And Up. I'll post a pre-emptive Avatar/Sherlock Holmes here too.
32. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
I went to work for half a day and cried a bit. I was 27.
33. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
Proper resolution to the Dave situation.
34. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2G9?
Long sleeve shirts, baggy jeans.
35. What kept you sane?
Nothing :>
36. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
Mr Tennant, I think you are spoiling me. Also getting a thing for Gerard Butler.
37. What political issue stirred you the most?
Climate change and clown boy Griffin.
38. Who did you miss?
Dave.
39. Who was the best new person you met?
Sophie's pretty ace. As are Sarah and Graham.
40. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2G9.
If you get a second chance, don't fuck it up.
41. Quote a song lyric that sums up your year.
Meh, lyrics am liek emo.