because I've turned into a night owl over break,
and I need to take a break from zelda (I'm going on like 5 hours straight), here's one of those fabulous end o' year memes.
1. What did you do in 2009 that you'd never done before?
started graduate school. moved to orlando. started a new job. and all the things that go along with those.
2. Did you keep your new year's resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
I don't quite remember any of them, but I'm sure I gave them my best shot. And I'm sure I'll make more.
3. Did anyone close to you give birth?
a cousin? that's about it.
4. Did anyone close to you die?
No.
5. What countries did you visit?
None.
6. What would you like to have in 2010 that you lacked in 2009?
a car, more self confidence, all my homework done!
7. What date from 2009 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
my birthday, june 26, for the laughs. july 27, an epic warped tour. And august 24, the day I started my new life in orlando.
8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?
getting into and completing a semester of graduate school!
9. What was your biggest failure?
not working as hard in class, not being as outgoing, not getting an assistantship or the UWC job.
10. Did you suffer illness or injury?
tonsillitis in july. bedridden for a week. ugh it was horrible.
11. What was the best thing you bought?
i bought a lot of clothes and plugs, but probably my macbook pro
12. Whose behavior merited celebration?
my RA, for making the transition easier for me, and for being a good friend
13. Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed?
unpleasant subway managers.
14. Where did most of your money go?
food. coffee. rent. online shopping.
15. What did you get really, really, really excited about?
school! warped tour, my birthday, making new friends!
16. What song will always remind you of 2009?
"the downfall of us all" a day to remember
"weightless" all time low
"new perspective" panic at the disco
and anything lady gaga.
17. Compared to this time last year, are you:
i. happier or sadder? this particular time? happier.
ii. thinner or fatter? i think thinner, but only by a few lbs.
iii. richer or poorer? richer, due to student loans
18. What do you wish you'd done more of?
went to more concerts :( kept in touch with old friends. talked more in workshop. exercised.
19. What do you wish you'd done less of?
procrastinate. drink coffee. stay up late. laziness.
20. How did you spend Christmas?
nice little day with the family, dinner at my aunt's.
22. Did you fall in love in 2009?
no.
23. How many one-night stands?
none.
24. What was your favorite TV program?
I fell in love with how I met your mother this year. and american dad.
25. Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year?
not hate, but generally do not enjoy to be around.
26. What was the best book you read?
probably ones I read for class, namely everything matters by ron currie and the history of love by nicole krauss.
27. What was your greatest musical discovery?
phoenix, a day to remember, single file.
28. What did you want and get?
uhhh, i guess my macbook pro? that came more out of necessity. I got into a school I wanted, and into the housing I wanted, I guess that counts.
29. What did you want and not get?
a car, into uf, the tutor job, an assistantship, straight A's, a boyfriend?
30. What was your favorite film of this year?
star trek, half blood prince, 500 days of summer, i'm sure there's many more.
31. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
23! god, it was awesome. shenanigans in tampa with jess.
32. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
some dates. a car. getting that job. losing more weight. getting published.
33. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2009?
skinny jeans and cardigans, plaid shirts and tunics. and then sundresses all summer long.
34. What kept you sane?
music, friends, my favorite podcasts, beach/adventure island days, my favorite shows, writing.
35. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
i do fancy jason segel quite a bit. I had a big thing for brendon urie this year, too.
36. What political issue stirred you the most?
the health care reform.
37. Who did you miss?
old friends
38. Who was the best new person you met?
i love my alex. cody. and my male coworkers are dolls.
39. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2009.
you can do anything if you push yourself and commit. and idk something about not letting life pass you by blah blah
40. Quote a song lyric that sums up your year
"wanna feel reckless, wanna live it up just because. wanna feel weightless, and that would be enough."
In the year of 2009, have you...
Graduated?: nope, that was last year.
Lost your virginity?: sigh, no.
Had sex?: not even at all.
Been in a relationship?: again, no.
Kissed someone?: oh yes, this I did!
Been to a concert?: Yep.
Got a new pet?: the beagles had puppies, so that counts.
Been dumped?: No.
Dumped someone?: No.
Broken the law?: I don't think so?
Been arrested?: No.
Been in jail?: No.
Gotten your heart broken?: Nope.
Broken someone else's heart?: maybe? :\
Had the worst day of your life?: no, I've had worse.
Stolen anything?: food from subway? haha
Cried?: Yes.
Gotten a job?: Yes!
Moved?: To Orlando.
Moved out of state?: No.
Lost a friend?: No.
Made new friends?: Yes :)
Dyed your hair?: mmhmm
Cut your hair?: Yup.
Gotten fired?: No.
Quit a job?: HELL YEAH
Watched the ball drop?: yep.
Created a survey?: no haha
Created a quiz?: yeah, on fb
Created a poll?: No.
Talked on the phone more than 5 hours?: probably close to it.
Played video games more than 5 hours?: lol yes
Done a survey?: Yes.
Gone swimming?: oh yes!
Been to the theme park?: adventure island!
Gone out of state?: gah, no.
Got more than 10 CD's?: illegally.
Smoked?: Nope.
Drank?: most definitely
Done drugs?: I don't think so! I might have been tricked while drunk...but I'm sticking with no.
Gotten put on medication?: antibiotics for the tonsillitis.
Gotten everything you wanted?: who does?
Gotten a new TV?: No.
Gotten a new cell phone?: Will very soon!
Gotten a new laptop or computer?: macbrook pro
Done anything else you can think of?: I have a few good stories.
1. What did you do in 2009 that you'd never done before?
started graduate school. moved to orlando. started a new job. and all the things that go along with those.
2. Did you keep your new year's resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
I don't quite remember any of them, but I'm sure I gave them my best shot. And I'm sure I'll make more.
3. Did anyone close to you give birth?
a cousin? that's about it.
4. Did anyone close to you die?
No.
5. What countries did you visit?
None.
6. What would you like to have in 2010 that you lacked in 2009?
a car, more self confidence, all my homework done!
7. What date from 2009 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
my birthday, june 26, for the laughs. july 27, an epic warped tour. And august 24, the day I started my new life in orlando.
8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?
getting into and completing a semester of graduate school!
9. What was your biggest failure?
not working as hard in class, not being as outgoing, not getting an assistantship or the UWC job.
10. Did you suffer illness or injury?
tonsillitis in july. bedridden for a week. ugh it was horrible.
11. What was the best thing you bought?
i bought a lot of clothes and plugs, but probably my macbook pro
12. Whose behavior merited celebration?
my RA, for making the transition easier for me, and for being a good friend
13. Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed?
unpleasant subway managers.
14. Where did most of your money go?
food. coffee. rent. online shopping.
15. What did you get really, really, really excited about?
school! warped tour, my birthday, making new friends!
16. What song will always remind you of 2009?
"the downfall of us all" a day to remember
"weightless" all time low
"new perspective" panic at the disco
and anything lady gaga.
17. Compared to this time last year, are you:
i. happier or sadder? this particular time? happier.
ii. thinner or fatter? i think thinner, but only by a few lbs.
iii. richer or poorer? richer, due to student loans
18. What do you wish you'd done more of?
went to more concerts :( kept in touch with old friends. talked more in workshop. exercised.
19. What do you wish you'd done less of?
procrastinate. drink coffee. stay up late. laziness.
20. How did you spend Christmas?
nice little day with the family, dinner at my aunt's.
22. Did you fall in love in 2009?
no.
23. How many one-night stands?
none.
24. What was your favorite TV program?
I fell in love with how I met your mother this year. and american dad.
25. Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year?
not hate, but generally do not enjoy to be around.
26. What was the best book you read?
probably ones I read for class, namely everything matters by ron currie and the history of love by nicole krauss.
27. What was your greatest musical discovery?
phoenix, a day to remember, single file.
28. What did you want and get?
uhhh, i guess my macbook pro? that came more out of necessity. I got into a school I wanted, and into the housing I wanted, I guess that counts.
29. What did you want and not get?
a car, into uf, the tutor job, an assistantship, straight A's, a boyfriend?
30. What was your favorite film of this year?
star trek, half blood prince, 500 days of summer, i'm sure there's many more.
31. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
23! god, it was awesome. shenanigans in tampa with jess.
32. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
some dates. a car. getting that job. losing more weight. getting published.
33. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2009?
skinny jeans and cardigans, plaid shirts and tunics. and then sundresses all summer long.
34. What kept you sane?
music, friends, my favorite podcasts, beach/adventure island days, my favorite shows, writing.
35. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
i do fancy jason segel quite a bit. I had a big thing for brendon urie this year, too.
36. What political issue stirred you the most?
the health care reform.
37. Who did you miss?
old friends
38. Who was the best new person you met?
i love my alex. cody. and my male coworkers are dolls.
39. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2009.
you can do anything if you push yourself and commit. and idk something about not letting life pass you by blah blah
40. Quote a song lyric that sums up your year
"wanna feel reckless, wanna live it up just because. wanna feel weightless, and that would be enough."
In the year of 2009, have you...
Graduated?: nope, that was last year.
Lost your virginity?: sigh, no.
Had sex?: not even at all.
Been in a relationship?: again, no.
Kissed someone?: oh yes, this I did!
Been to a concert?: Yep.
Got a new pet?: the beagles had puppies, so that counts.
Been dumped?: No.
Dumped someone?: No.
Broken the law?: I don't think so?
Been arrested?: No.
Been in jail?: No.
Gotten your heart broken?: Nope.
Broken someone else's heart?: maybe? :\
Had the worst day of your life?: no, I've had worse.
Stolen anything?: food from subway? haha
Cried?: Yes.
Gotten a job?: Yes!
Moved?: To Orlando.
Moved out of state?: No.
Lost a friend?: No.
Made new friends?: Yes :)
Dyed your hair?: mmhmm
Cut your hair?: Yup.
Gotten fired?: No.
Quit a job?: HELL YEAH
Watched the ball drop?: yep.
Created a survey?: no haha
Created a quiz?: yeah, on fb
Created a poll?: No.
Talked on the phone more than 5 hours?: probably close to it.
Played video games more than 5 hours?: lol yes
Done a survey?: Yes.
Gone swimming?: oh yes!
Been to the theme park?: adventure island!
Gone out of state?: gah, no.
Got more than 10 CD's?: illegally.
Smoked?: Nope.
Drank?: most definitely
Done drugs?: I don't think so! I might have been tricked while drunk...but I'm sticking with no.
Gotten put on medication?: antibiotics for the tonsillitis.
Gotten everything you wanted?: who does?
Gotten a new TV?: No.
Gotten a new cell phone?: Will very soon!
Gotten a new laptop or computer?: macbrook pro
Done anything else you can think of?: I have a few good stories.