HAPPY NEW YEAR!
I must say, this has been one of the better starts to a year I've had in a while. I'm single, my house is a MESS, my dog needs a bath and I'm overworked- but I'm happy. Happier than I've been in a very very long time. After work last night I flaked out on several NYE dinner/party invites to take a long, hot, wonderful bath while laughing hysterically and reading the second half of Stephen Colbert's I Am America (And You Can Too!) - then I spent an hour on the phone with Kat catching up (complete with an unannounced visitor wondering why I hadn't made a public appearance by 9:30, he was greeted with me in a towel going ''YOU CAN'T COME IN'' and slamming the door in his face), and then I straightened my hair and put on makeup and found some dress pants and a classy-type bar shirt and showing up at my 2nd most favourite place in the world: The Boot (my bed being my FAVOURITE place...) - this was enjoyable, I ended up on the other side of the bar for a couple hours helping the owner because the barmaid is a 19 year old airhead who got too drunk to function, it was just the change of pace I needed- plus it allowed me to be at the bar, and NOT get completely smashed. Good times! Rang in the new year, waiting for the crowd to dissipate and then headed home. Goodnight! Today was a bit of a lazy day, I started a BUNCH of things and left to them to lie, not really sure why, just lacking interest and motivation. *shrug* I just got home from a wonderful dinner with Karen's family, and I've filled in a few memes for your reading enjoyment.
1.) Where did you ring in 2008?
At home, sleeping alone on my couch while Jarrad all but died of some weird flu+alcohol poisoning in my bed...
2.) What was your status by Valentine's Day?
Still single! Go figure!
3.) Were you in school (anytime this year)?
HEYLL NO
4.) How did you earn your keep?
I worked my ass off in the store, and was well rewarded for doing so!
5.) Did you ever have to go to the hospital?
I actually think this was a hospital-free year!
6.) Did you have an encounter with the police?
Yes, I got pulled over for speeding once, got out of that ticket by vomitting on the police man. He thought I was sick, I was actually still drunk at 8am.
7.) Where did you go on vacation?
Toronto. Yeah, I know, gag me with a stick! (no offense to the wonderful friends I have there!) This year is already looking up, minimum two trips south plus my cousin's wedding in San Diego!
8.) What did you purchase that was over $500?
My washer and dryer (for teh win!!) and combined clothing shopping sprees- Hello: Ricky's & Tall Girl!! I'm still paying that MC bill off...
9.) Did you know anybody who got married?
I make wedding rings for a living, I know a ton! Nobody important coming to mind, however.
10.) Did you know anybody who passed away?
Thankfully, no one close to me died this year, although Randy came really fucking close
11.) Have you run into anybody you graduated high school with?
Yeah, sometimes they come in the store randomly or are home visiting family and I see them at the pub,
12.) Did you move anywhere?
Nope, just me in my home sweet home!!
13.) What sporting events did you go to?
I think I went to a hockey game, I know I went to the rodeo, and some world cup showjumping!
14.) What concerts did you go to?
Toby Keith - AKA Captain America!
15.) Are you registered to vote?
Yes
16.) If so, did you do your patriotic duty on Nov. 7?
No, but I pretended my vote mattered on October 14th AND December 8th. Gigantic wastes of money....
17.) Where do you live now?
In my house- same one I've lived in for OVER 2 years!! How exciting!
18.) Describe your birthday-
Sandra couldn't make it because of a snowstorm, but 24 of us went to a mexican restaurant in the middle of nowhere, and none of them actually mattered.
19.) What's the one thing you thought you would never do but did in 2008?
Scott... again... colossal mistakes we make... again and again!
20.) What is one thing you regretted this year?
Scott... again and again! HAH!
21.) What's something you learned about yourself?
I am perfectly capable of taking care of myself, and I'm quite intolerant.
22.) Any new additions to your family?
No, I'm assuming I'll be the next one to add to my family, but my 15 year old cousin is probably more likely to get knocked up...
23.) What was your best month?
I don't KNOW!!
24.) What from pop culture will you remember 2008 by?
I've already forgotten it!
25.) How would you rate this year on a scale from 1 (shitty) to 10 (the shit).
5
Do you have someone of the opposite sex you can tell everything to?
I do not.
Are you listining to music right now?
Yes, I've got my mind set on you - George Harrison, from the ''Geeky old shit'' playlist.
Last time you saw fireworks, With who?
LOL- last night on my way home from the bar, alone, but they were the neighbour's kid's... real fireworks, sunday night with Sandra, Mimi, Ariane, Laura, Nick, Jack, Trav, Cat and Charlie...
Where is your mom right now?
I'm making the assumption she's home, probably flaked out on the couch watching some horrible holiday movie, my dad's a junkie for those!
Where is your dad?
At home, probably forcing my mom to watch HORRIBLE television.
Do you prefer warm or cold weather?
I'm a happy medium kinda girl, somewhere around 10-20 degrees Celcius, although 30 in Cuba sounds pretty fucking good right now since it's -24 here, now.
Are you happy with life?
Yes I am, mostly
Any one see your last kiss?
No, and it's better for everyone that way
What mood are you in right now?
I'm pretty mellow, reflective but in a good way
Are you mad at anyone right now?
I'm perpetually annoyed at a few people because their situations piss me off, but nothing I can't handle.
What are you currently hearing right now?
The beginging of the song Lunatic Fringe, along with my dog chomping on her dinner right next to me.
Will your next kiss be a mistake?
I'm assuming it's going to be a HUGE mistake in the long run!!
Could you go a day without eating?
yes
Do you look more like your mom or your dad?
my dad... which is odd, being adopted and all
Does the last person you talked to mean anything to you?
Karen and Victor dropped me off after dinner, I love them both, but Karen's like family, I'd lie, cheat & steal for that girl- Victor, not so much
How many clothes do you have in your closet?
uhh about that many *makes wide arm motion* - I'd go with average to less than average.
At what age do you want to be married?
irrelevant
Did you have any unread text messages this morning when you woke up?
yes, last night was new years and my phone was off, so about 15
Where is your phone right now?
right next to my left hand, between the laptop and the diet coke
Are you good at hiding your emotions?
HAHAHAHAHAHAHA. fuck that. I don't even try
Who is the last person you talked to on the phone today?
My mommy.
Do you get along with girls or boys better?
I hate people. I can count my good friends on one hand, but I have more male acquaintances.
If you could seek revenge on someone would you?
I can, and I haven't , so I'd love to answer with ''FUCK YEAH!'' but that wouldn't really be true. It might still come around though, I haven't ruled out the possibility. The timing has to be impeccable...
Favorite month?
December. I get all horny about the money.
Excited for anything?
Time to eat and sleep and clean now that the xmas rush is over, time to hibernate and save some money, last year I was a raging alcoholic at this time!!
Who is your last text from and what does it say?
Sandra : Happy new year dude, i didn't even make it to 10 last night. - (sorry to reveal that to LJ San!!)
Do you know anyone with the same name as you?
Nope, but there's another Angelina Dawes on facebook who lives in Vancouver and is a librarian and has some articles on rabbits published - apparently she's my polar opposite
How's your heart lately?
a few aches and pains, nothing that some time and a positive approach won't heal.
Are you happier single or in a relationship?
I'm going to say single, just because I haven't found the right relationship yet.
What do you wear more; jeans,sweat pants?
Jeans. I don't even OWN sweatpants.
You're a sharpie marker, what color are you?
PURPLE
What is one thing you do before you go to sleep?
*censored* - failing that, play bejeweled on my phone till my eyes get tired
Have you ever broken someone's heart?
Yep, a few! People should never admit to broken hearts, it's like adding fuel to the angry fire!
Have you ever walked outside in the snow barefoot?
yes. we're all young and stupid at least once!
Did you speak to your father today?
yep!
Who was the last person you were on the phone with after 2 Am?
My drunk west coast cousin called me at 4:45 my time this morning, but it was before 2 am his time. apart from that, I can't remember
How will life be 4 years from now?
I'm not a fucking psychic. Maybe I'll have kids and a husband and a bigger house and a cleaning lady and an awesome truck. Then again, maybe I'll be single, living here but driving an awesome truck and taking better vacations. I'm not adverse to either, but it's definately going to be one of the two!
Was middle school a bad experience for you?
There was only elementary and high - and highschool was AWESOME, but I specifically remember telling Sandy, ''You know all those people who graduated from Massey and then come back and are like, ''I miss this place!!'' - well I swear to GOD I am NEVER going to be one of those people!!!'' .... wrong.
Have you ever hugged a complete stranger?
I don't think so, if so, they weren't a stranger for long!!
does the wallpaper on ur phone mean something?
No, it's the wallpaper that it came with, I haven't clicked on a photo lately.
Is anyone ashamed of you?
They'd better not be!
Is there anyone mad at you?
I'm sure Becky's perpetually mad at me, specifically pissed because of something I've done recently? Anyone I blew off last night, which could be any combination of about 15 people.
Whats the fondest memory you have?
The day I packed my shit, loaded my horse in the trailer and fucked off to college, all full of potential and excited to start the next chapter of my life - what a fucking crock of shit that was!!
Has someone close to you died of a murder?
Yes. Bad times.
Is your favorite number three, five, or twelve?
nope, it's 2
Have you kissed a random person for money?
no, but just give me the opportunity! I love kissing AND money!
Do you chew gum like a cow?
no, I chew gum with my mouth closed
Do you have a crush on more than one person?
No, I don't have a crush on anyone at the moment. Maybe Marten a bit, but I'm trying to keep that to a minimum, yet another commited man...
Is it okay to like someone else when you have a boyfriend/girlfriend?
Only if you like them MORE than your boyfriend/girlfriend!
Did you watch elmo as a child?
not him specifically, but yes, sesame street, bert and ernie were my favourites!
What about bear in the big blue house?
who?
Do you tell your mom/dad everything?
usually what I don't tell one, I tell the other, some things I don't tell ANYONE
Are you sexually active?
not as active as I'd like to be!!!
What do you like more, Fruits or Veggies?
Fruit I suppose
Do you know anyone who doesn’t eat meat?
not offhand
When you throw up do you cry?
not usually, but often when I cry I'm stressed to the point that I need to vomit.
Do you find it funny when someone snores?
usually the only person snoring is next to me, keeping me awake... not so hilarious
Who do you talk to the most about your problems?
My mom. I usually try to confront the person that's causing the problem, eats me up a lot less to get things off my chest!
Are you single? If so, who do you like flirting with?
Yes. Marten, anyone witty, anyone within earshot or visual range of Scott, just because it's hilarious to watch him get mad. I'm SUCH a bitch.
Were you born in Florida?
no
Are you a myspace whore?
no, the money wasn't that great- I'm whoring it up on facebook these days!!
Do you have a stickam, or a webcam too?
Neither
Do you have a vagina or a penis, maybe even both?
I am attached to my vagina and have a drawer of fake penii
My name is Stephanie, What’s yours?
Angelina if I'm at work, Angie if I feel like being familliar, "I'm Not Fucking Telling You" if you piss me off
Have you ever played hopscotch?
yes
Do you have aim?
no . . . and I mean that in a lot of ways
What’s your favorite color out of these five? Green, Yellow, Blue, Pink, Or purple?
PURPLE
What do you currently hear right now?
Billy Idol's white wedding. You already asked me this question.
where did u get the shirt you are wearing?
I'm not wearing a shirt, the bra is Cacique, I bought it online.
Do you wish you never dated someone you dated?
I wish I'd never dated EVERYONE I've dated. Except Andrew. He was a good guy <3
Do you wear your seatbelt in the car?
always
Is the last person you hugged older than you?
Yep- both Karen and Victor
How has the week been?
I'm all peopled out.
Did you ever waste too much time on someone?
I waste too much time on mostly everyone, sometimes it pays off though
What color is your underwear seriously?
pale blue
Last night, did you go to sleep smiling?
I'm not sure, I think so.
Have you lived in a big city?
A couple of them.
Have you ever moved away from a place and then moved back?
HERE!! Picturesque Knowlton Quebec, which reminds me, I think I'm going to make the sunset my phone's wallpaper
When was the last time you cried?
Sometime around December 15th because I was tired and stressed and had thrown up 3 meals in a row.
Who woke you up today?
Depends which time, Ian, Jackie, Randy & my mom all phoned between 4:45 and 7:30 - I didn't get out of bed till 10
Who is the last person that called you?
Karen
Do you miss someone?
Yeah, I'm trying to kick the habit, but it's hard!
What did you do yesterday?
worked like a bitch, procrastinated leaving work, took a bath, talked on the phone, went to the bar
Is your bedroom clean?
Pretty clean, I have mismatched socks all over my bed that I'll put away tonight, then it'll be clean.
WOOHOO! THE END!