I really should come up for breath more often
1. What did you do in 2004 that you'd never done before?
Fall in love, graduate college, start a career, bought a car...
2. Did you keep your new years' resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
I was able to more most of the year.. but these past couple of weeks have been so hectic between work and school that wasn't able to finish off the year.. :( not sure if I will make one again
3. Did anyone close to you give birth?
My aunt had a baby
4. Did anyone close to you die?
Nope
5. What countries did you visit?
Sadly, I don't even think I left New York State this year, man am I pathetic
6. What would you like to have in 2005 that you lacked in 2004?
Hmmm... not even really sure...
7. What date from 2004 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
October 6th - I have never been so nervous as when I asked Sandy if she wanted to start dating
8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?
Graduating college, nearly 1/4 of my life was at RIT.. how sad is that?
9. What was your biggest failure?
My inability to relate to people, I can see friendships fading before my eyes and there isn't anything I can do about it
10. Did you suffer illness or injury?
Actually no, only "injury" was from playing tackle football a couple of times over the course of the year
11. What was the best thing you bought?
I'll take Sandy's answer and say things for other people
12. Whose behavior merited celebration?
The HaveQuick team (people outside of Harris will not get this reference)
13. Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed?
It has been forgiven so it is as if it did not happen
14. Where did most of your money go?
Taxes, school loans, rent, car payments
15. What did you get really, really, really excited about?
Sandy, Harris, spending time with friends (the few hours I can)
16. What song will always remind you of 2004?
"The Reason" - Hoobastank
17. Compared to this time last year, are you:
ii. thinner or fatter? I think about the same..
iii. richer or poorer? Richer.. both because I am in love and have a career
18. What do you wish you'd done more of?
Spent more time with friends... it is only now at the end that I understand.. (that is a quote... almost)
19. What do you wish you'd done less of?
Stressing out over projects both at school and work.. it was all in His hands
20. How will you be spending Christmas?
Family and my girlfriend
22. Did you fall in love in 2004?
As a matter of fact I did
23. How many one-night stands?
Nope
24. What was your favorite TV program?
Still CSI, Law & Order
25. Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year?
Can't say that I do
26. What was the best book you read?
"Swan Song"
27. What was your greatest musical (re)discovery?
Les Mis.. hadn't listened to it in years
28. What did you want and get?
A girl, A puzzle ;) and more of God
29. What did you want and not get?
I'd say this year was pretty good, no complaints that I can think of right now
30. What was your favorite film of this year?
Shrek 2.
31. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
I turned 23, my birthday is right near Thanksgiving so we had a Thanksgiving dinner at Jen's house for our Bible study
32. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
Not having to stress about projects and deadlines.. but they will always be with us, kinda like the cold and wind during the winter in Rochester
33. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2004?
I am a male engineer.. I think that is all that is necessary
34. What kept you sane?
Sandy, God, being able to just veg sometimes (it was a crazy year as far as the stress levels go)
35. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
I have no idea
36. What political issue stirred you the most?
Most things about the election..
37. Who did you miss?
My family, Dustin, Matt and others that are now far away
38. Who was the best new person you met?
The people at work.. they are great
39. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2004:
Lay it all at His feet, it isn't possible to bear it alone
40. Quote a song lyric that sums up your year:
*quotes a song lyric* sorry I am really bad at this.. I know this was kind of a cheap way to do it.. but I am taking this survey and I need to get back to work... ;)