Interesting...
1. What did you do in 2003 that you'd never done before?
Finished my first year of college, spent a summer not working at Auntie Anne's, moved in with Danielle, have a roommate I actually like, visited Emily at her new apartment, talked to Abby while she was at college! [omg, my little abby and ems grew up]...
2. Did you keep your new years' resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
If I remember correctly, I did not make any last year because I know that I never keep them.
3. Did anyone close to you give birth?
Hmm...one of my best friends from the first two years of high school, Laura Ensign, had a baby in February. And Christa from California, but she's married.
4. Did anyone close to you die?
No one close to me...but I went to middle school with Zach Arner and he died in October, I think. Emily, did I tell you that?
5. What countries did you visit?
Um...the United States? But I did go to Georgia (Atlanta!), which was great.
6. What would you like to have in 2004 that you lacked in 2003?
A new car, but that's just not gonna happen...more time!!
7. What date from 2003 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
April 30, 2003 was the one-year anniversary of my Grandpa's death, and I think I'll always remember that. And maybe September 19th, which I'll remember as the birthday I spent in Atlanta with my mom at the Braves luncheon and my first game at Turner Field. Oh, and March 5, 2003 was Chris and my one-year anniversary. :)
8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?
Finishing my first year at college successfully, making Dean's List three quarters in a row [sorry, i'm really proud of that], and just becoming a happier person, overall.
9. What was your biggest failure?
I sometimes feel like I was a little harsh on Marcia...but it was really difficult for me to respect her when she was constantly lying and compromising herself to fit in. But sometimes I feel like I should have tried a little harder with her or something...I don't know.
10. Did you suffer illness or injury?
No more than usual. I never feel 100% good.
11. What was the best thing you bought?
That's a difficult question. I didn't buy anything really big...maybe a Christmas present. The Buckeyes book I bought for my dad and Chris's massage [it's okay--i already gave it to him] were both good presents. As for something I bought myself...I really don't know!
12. Whose behavior merited celebration?
My mom, for stepping up and making sure that I would be able to celebrate my birthday in Atlanta, after my brother backed out. Chris, just for being there and for trying so hard to make sure I'm happy. Emily, for being an amazing friend this summer, through everything...and though I don't see her as much anymore, it's just because we're busy. Em--I don't think you're a bad friend at all (just busy), and I really think you're great.
13. Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed?
No one, really. But I really could have done without hearing about Dani's ex-roommate Kim's new relationship...that was quite disgusting.
14. Where did most of your money go?
Oh, food. I spend so much money on food, all the time.
15. What did you get really, really, really excited about?
Atlanta, Chris's Christmas present [lol], moving in to Hanby 215 with Danielle, Jess's birthday celebration, Ruben winning American Idol, finding that anti-cats quote by Clay Aiken [he's not so perfect after all, haha], etc...
16. What song will always remind you of 2003?
"Ignition Remix" -R. Kelly and doing the Hunter Strut in the lounge, "None of Your Business" -Salt'n'Pepa and singing it really loudly in Dani's room, all the songs on my "Callie's First Self-Burned CD" because those songs remind me of Scott Hall, and so many more.
17. Compared to this time last year, are you:
i. happier or sadder? Depends what aspect of my life we're talking about. I'm happier in some ways [with Chris, with my immediate family, with school] and sadder in some ways [with my brothers, the whole issue with my grandpa's estate, and I'm really missing my grandpa this year].
ii. thinner or fatter? Personally, I know I've gained weight since last year.
iii. richer or poorer? Hmm...currently, about the same, I think? Maybe a little richer, because I spent soooo much money last fall quarter, but this year I was smarter about spending money, plus I had more to start out with, I think. I still make about the same per paycheck that I made at AA.
18. What do you wish you'd done more of?
I wish I would have saved money better, done more things with my friends when they were home, especially spent more time with Em and Ab before Em moved out and Abby went to ONU, been nicer to some people, been less judgmental.
19. What do you wish you'd done less of?
I wish I'd wasted less money and spent less time worrying about things that don't really matter/things I can't change.
20. How will you be spending Christmas?
Oh, I've been waiting for this question. Lester will come over to my house at around 8:30 on Christmas morning and then he, my parents, and I will unwrap our presents together. Then we'll have Christmas brunch [an egg-cheese-sausage souffle that my mom makes], and he'll leave for his sister's house. Then in the afternoon, Dad and I will play with our new toys [haha] and be lazy watching TV, then finally start helping Mom with dinner. We'll have ham, mashed potatoes [courtesy of my dad and me], green beans, succotash, rolls [thanks to me], and maybe cranberry sauce for dinner around 5:00-5:30. Then either my brothers will come over and I'll actually get to see them, or else they won't. And either way, my parents and I will likely watch Christmas movies at night.
22. Did you fall in love in 2003?
Over and over again...with Chris. :)
23. How many one-night stands?
Ick. None.
24. What was your favorite TV program?
New ones I got into --> 24, American Idol, That 70s Show, The OC. And I liked Skin, but what happened to it?
25. Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year?
I think hating people is a complete waste of energy. You know they don't care about it...so why bother making yourself miserable with hateful thoughts?
26. What was the best book you read?
Hmm...All the Harry Potter books, The Dive From Clausen's Pier.
27. What was your greatest musical (re)discovery?
Relient K, thanks to Chris.
28. What did you want and get?
To be happier...and I am! Finding Nemo on DVD, a new cell phone, a better roommate, my trip to Atlanta for my birthday.
29. What did you want and not get?
A new car.
30. What was your favorite film of this year?
Mona Lisa Smile, Alex and Emma, Finding Nemo, Brother Bear, Elf, 2 Fast 2 Furious, Chicago, How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days [if that came out in 2003?].
31. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
If you don't know I was in Atlanta, then you have not been reading this survey. And I turned 20.
32. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
Seeing my brothers more, coming to a better conclusion with this drama over my grandpa's estate.
33. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2003?
Comfy, casual, occasionally dressy.
34. What kept you sane?
Emily, usually. :)
35. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
I'm always intrigued by celebrity relationships...how do they fit so much drama into their busy lives? The Bennifer thing and Ashton-Demi thing were both very interesting to me.
36. What political issue stirred you the most?
The war in Iraq, the trials of the accused DC-area snipers, and of course, the 270-outerbelt sniper deal going on here in Ohio.
37. Who did you miss?
My grandpa.
38. Who was the best new person you met?
Probably Britt and Holly. I met them last January...and I never thought we'd be more than casual acquaintences, but they're really great friends.
39. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2003:
Forgiveness is a valuable commodity, and it should be used whenever possible. Things definitely don't always turn out the way you want them to. Worrying about things you can't control will not benefit you in the least.
40. Quote a song lyric that sums up your year:
"It's all been said before: Make the best out of the bad or laugh it off. You didn't need to come here anyway."