2007 Surveys Galore!
1. What did you do in 2007 that you'd never done before?
Camp counselor at Camp Orkila, intensely got over a relationship, found someone that is actually good for me, got into a study abroad program
2. Did you keep your New Year's resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
I don't remember what mine were last year, but my resolution for '08 is to work out.
3. Did anyone close to you give birth?
Nope
4. Did anyone close to you die?
My kitty.
5. What countries did you visit?
None, but ask me again at the end of '08! :)
6. What would you like to have in 2008 that you lacked in 2007?
A good job that makes money, safety in travel, a great relationship (although I had that in '08, it was only for part of the time)
7. What dates from 2007 will remain etched upon your memory and why?
Early January, when I ran away and my sister saved me. Late June 23/early 24. June 24th, the day I left for camp. June 28, Harris' and my anniversary (paperwork party and fellowship)
8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?
Finding myself this summer.
9. What was your biggest failure?
The mistakes I made throughout the first half of the year.
10. Did you suffer illness or injury?
Nothing serious
11. What was the best thing you bought?
Hmm, that's a good question.
12. Whose behavior merited celebration?
Kayla, Harris, Becca, Alyssa
13. Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed?
My roommates, just cause it's hard to live with people. My family because it's my family. My ex-boyfriend, because of the control he unknowingly had on me.
14. Where did most of your money go?
Random things that I can't afford.
15. What did you get really, really, really excited about?
Going to camp, officially deciding to be a teacher, getting accepted into the Greece program!
16. What songs will always remind you of 2007?
Hey There Delilah, camp songs. Build Me Up Buttercup
17. Compared to this time last year, are you...
i) happier or sadder? MUCH happier
ii) thinner or fatter? Thinner :( I still haven't gained back my weight I lost from HMB
iii) richer or poorer? Hella poorer
18. What do you wish you'd done more of?
Studying
19. What do you wish you'd done less of?
Being upset and calling myself broken
20. How will you be spending Christmas?
At home with the family, as usual
21. How will you be spending New Year's Eve?
With Bri for a little while and Harris, at my house making fondue and food and watching marathons on TV and doing a puzzle
22. Did you fall in love in 2007?
I think so
23. How many one night stands?
24. What were your favorite TV programs?
FRIENDS, The Hills, Project Runway, Pushing Daisies, Grey's Anatomy, Private Practice
25. Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate last year?
Probably.
26. What was the best book you read?
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows, duh!
27. What was your greatest musical discovery?
I don't think I had one
28. What did you want and get?
A new start
29. What did you want and not get?
A study abroad to Cape Town.
30. What was your favorite film of this year?
I can't think of any right now.
31. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
I turned 20 and we had a CRAZY party at my new house!
32. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
Camp coming sooner in the year, so I could have started over sooner
33. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2007?
Cute jeans that fit, long sleeve shirts with tank tops underneath, cute shirts, t-shirts, shorts, and skirts that got destroyed at camp
34. What kept you sane?
My best friends
35. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
John Krasinski, Adam Brody, and Lee Pace
36. What political issue stirred you the most?
I hate that I can't successfully answer this question.
37. Who did you miss?
My sister, my ex-boyfriend when I was getting over him
38. Who was the best new person you met?
Harris and Alyssa
39. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2007:
You can overcome some of the toughest obstacles and find yourself all over again.
40. Quote a song lyric that sums up your year:
I like Nancy's idea of a quote instead so I'll do that:
"It's good to be scared. It means you still have something to lose." -Chief Richard Burke
"Do what you want and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind" Dr. Seuss
41. What was your favorite moment of the year?
I don't know if I can pick just one right now, but one I love is at the bonfire during staff training at camp when Harris put his arm around me...and Anna. :)
42. What was your least favorite moment of the year?
The night before camp.
43. Where were you when 2007 began?
In Sedro-Woolley at a party, starting to feel sick.
44. Who were you with?
Kayla and her Sedro friends
45. Where will you be when 2007 ends?
At my house with Harris. My first New Year's kiss!
46. Who will you be with when 2007 ends?
Harris. Bri was around earlier.
47. What was your favorite month of 2007?
July.
48. Did you drink a lot of alcohol in 2007?
Yes.
49. Did you do a lot of drugs in 2007?
No.
50. How many people did you sleep with in 2007?
What is with these really personal questions?!
51. Did you do anything you were ashamed of this year?
Yes.
52. What was the worst lie someone told you in 2007?
Wow, I don't know. Maybe (more through actions) that I was still friends with someone when we really weren't.
53. Did you treat someone badly in 2007?
Possibly.
54. Did someone treat you badly in 2007?
Yes.
55. How many concerts did you see in 2007?
One, but it wasn't the best experience ever.
56. Did you have a favorite concert in 2007?
Rascal Flatts!
57. How much money did you spend in 2007?
Too much.
58. If you could go back in time to any moment of 2007 and change what?
The night before camp.
And other survey:
Where did you begin 2007?
In Sedro with Kay and friends.
What was your status by Valentine's Day?
Single.
Were you in school (anytime this year)?
Yes.
Did you have to go to the hospital?
No.
Did you have any encounters with the police?
Not me personally.
Where did you go on vacation?
Does camp count? And San Diego/Lake Arrowhead.
What did you purchase that was over $500?
I don't think anything.
Did you know anybody who got married?
Yup a bunch of old piccs.
Did you know anybody who passed away?
My kitty.
Did you move anywhere?
Yup, to my house on 55th and then to Becca's apartment.
What sporting events did you attend?
A Cleveland Indians game and a Mariners game.
What concerts/shows did you go to?
Oh wow. Rascal Flatts, band concerts, alumni campfire ;-), Into the Woods by UW, Into the Woods at 5th Ave, Jersey Boys
Describe your birthday:
Got a birthday present from someone I had to prematurely dump, had a big party at my new house.
What's the one thing you thought you would not do but did in 2007?
The night before camp.
What has been your favorite moment(s)?
Camp stuff.
Any new additions to your family?
Nope.
What was your best month?
July.
What music will you remember 2007 by?
Hey There Delilah, camp songs
Made new friends?
Camp people! :-D
Favorite night out?
I can't remember one in particular.
Overall, how would you rate this year?
Horrible first half. Good second half.
Other than home, where did you spend most of your time?
Kayla's? Camp.
Change your hairstyle?
Hell yeah. I got bangs, then let them grow out and my hair is really long now.
How old did you turn this year?
20.
Do you have a New Year's resolution?
To work out more.
Do anything embarrassing?
Of course.
Buy anything new from eBay?
A couple cameras, I'm sure other stuff too.
Get married or divorced?
Nope.
Get arrested?
Nope
Be honest - did you watch American Idol?
Nope.
Did you get sick this year?
Nothing major.
Been snowboarding?
Nope.