Typical
1. What did you do in 2010 that you'd never done before?
Got a job. Smoked pot. Graduated college. Paid rent. Lived on a couch. Met a movie star. Attended "Beer-o-clock" at work. Did shots out of penis glasses. Been blackout drunk.
2. Did you keep your new year's resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
I highly doubt I made any, if I did, I may have failed.
3. Did anyone close to you give birth?
No.
4. Did anyone close to you die?
No.
5. What countries did you visit?
Only this one.
6. Did you have any crushes?
Celebrities: Mary McDonnell and Tahmoh Penniket in addition to the usuals (Alan Rickman, Craig Ferguson, etc...)
Actual people: only Brendan and Mike, who I actually kissed so BAM! successful crushing.
7. What would you like to have in 2011 that you lacked in 2010?
Money. A boyfriend. More connections in Philly. Roommates that don't suck. A plan for the future.
8. What dates from 2010 will remain etched in your memory, and why?
Macbeth opening night party. Graduation party and locking the keys in the trunk and mom being nice enough to drive ALL the way back to WCU with the spare set of keys AND bringing donuts. Wilma interview day. West Chester wake and bake. Clara's 21st. Bri's 21st.
9. What was your biggest achievement of the year?
Getting exactly the fellowship I'd hoped for.
10. What is your biggest failing of 2010?
Being as always a bit cowardly and shy.
11. Did you suffer illness of injury?
Nope, after the tonsils, I am indestructible.
12. What was the best thing you bought?
An iPod. It goes on the interwebs and will keep me in touch after this computer dies completely.
13. Whose behavior merited celebration?
No one in particular.
14. Whose behavior made you appalled and disgusted?
No one in particular.
15. Where did most of your money go?
Various convenience stores and alcohol.
16. What did you get really really excited about?
Macbeth. Graduation.
17. What song will always remind you of 2010?
Portions for Foxes - Rilo Keiley
18. Compared to this time last year are you?
a) Happier or Sadder? Happier. Much.
b) Thinner or Fatter? Same I think.
c) Richer or Poorer? Richer, despite being paid in gummi bears.
19. What do you wish you'd done more of?
Sleeping and Reading.
20. What do you wish you'd done less of?
Worrying. Being hung over. Spending money in bars. Clearly all three are connected.
21. How will you be spending New Years Eve?
I did a preview, then I went home and went to bed while Cary Grant and Katharine Hepburn romanced in Holiday. I also avoided the Mummers parade and slept more than I have in 3 weeks.
22. Did you fall in love in 2010?
Nah
23. How many one-night stands?
Nah.
24. What was your favorite TV program?
As far as actually airing: Caprica. That show kicked ass. I also became a big fan of The Closer during Macbeth. As always, the Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson.
25. Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year?
Nope.
26. What was the best book that you read?
Hmm. I reread Dandelion Wine at the start of summer. I also read a shitton of Lora Leigh books, though I wouldn't call any of them 'good'.
27. What was your greatest musical discovery?
Rilo Keiley
28. What did you want and get?
a 18v DeWalt drill. A BA in Artsy stuff. a real job. IKEA kids bedcanopy that are leaves. More flannel.
29. What did you want and not get?
To go to NY and meet Mary McDonnell at a con. To design a set I actually liked.
30. What was your favorite film of the year?
The Ghost Writer.
31. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
I turned 22. I was in Philly, but I had off that day, so I hung out with Andrea and Dave.
32. What one thing would have made your year measurably more satisfying?
For my last semester of school not to have been utter bullshit. To have discovered women's studies earlier because I'd have majored in that. Now I'll just think about it once in a while.
33. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2010?
Snarky tshits and little effort. With the exception of growing out my hair, which has been a HUGE effort.
34. What kept you sane?
Alcohol. Well-timed visits to West Chester stoners. streaming internet tv. Physical labor. The fact that they can't hear what we say backstage.
35. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
Mary McDonnell. Also Alcide Hervaeux and that delicious man that played him.
36. What political issue stirred you the most?
Nothing more than usual. As always women's rights.
37. Who did you miss?
Normally my mom.
38. Who was the best new person you met?
Katie. Thank god we get along really well or work would be hell during tech.
39. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2010?
Being 'good' is overrated and a murky concept at best. Many people's problems would be solved if they just smoked a bowl every now and again.
40. Quote a song lyric that sums up your year.
And the talking leads to touching/ and the touching leads to sex/ and then there is no mystery left.