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[1.] What did you do in 2008 that you have never done before?
had a joint bank account, broken up with kai and known it was for real, dated a really intelligent guy on my level, played guitar hero, gone to medical school, dissected a human, thought maybe there is a god.
[2.] Did you keep all of last years resolutions?
I lost forty pounds, so that one was good, and i gained an inkling of self respect, so i'm part way there
[3.] Have you any resolutions for next year?
lose more wieght, gain some confidence, do better in med school, learn my shit as best i can, be more social, be less anxious
[4.] What countries did you visit?
ummm the united states. haha this is the first time in years that i don't have a better answer for that.
[5.] What would you like to have in 2009 that you didn’t have in 2008?
A partner who doesn't lie and cheat. great grades. real love. happiness. money.
[6.] What date in 2008 will remain etched in your memory?
May 17. June 5th. Dec 10th. Dec 16th.
[7.] What was your biggest achievement of the year?
Getting into Sinai. Getting away from unhealthy relationships.
[8.] What was your biggest failure?
Losing my best friend. Not realizing or admitting to myself what was happening earlier and protecting myself.
[9.] Did you suffer any illness or injury?
Yes. But i overcame it.
[10.] What was the best thing you bought?
Clothes that fit. Plane ticket to florida. a month ago i would have said a bass guitar as a very special present, but now i have to return it.
[11.] Whose behaviour made you appalled and depressed?
Kai. Certain other friends, who know who they are, but i'm not immature enough to name on a pubic internet forum.
[12.] Where did most of your money go?
1. Medical school
2. med school apps
3. clothes
4. food
5. gym
[13.] What did you get really really really excited about?
The possibility of a wonderful future with someone i thought was the one. freedom. Starting med school. anatomy. manhattan. losing weight. staying vegan. mental health.
[17.] What do you wish you’d done less of?
Stressing out, panic attacks, losing people i loved.
[18.] How will you be spending Christmas?
In florida with my grandma and her friends, then doing christmas late with my parents, chris, and my new bf
[19.] Which LJ/OD users did you meet for the first time?
no one, i don't really meet people on the internet...except sdn i guess
[20.] Did you fall in love in 2008?
No. I thought i was in love for a long time, but it was with someone who didn't really exist and was all smoke and mirrors. I did fall in lust at the end of the year, and that might just be better.
[21.] How many one night stands?
None, i wasn't a ho this year. Haha i guess i had a one week stand when Ous came to visit, but thats only cuz he lived so far away.
[22] What was your favourite TV show?
Weeds
[23.] Do you hate anyone now that you didn’t hate this time last year?
I would love to say yes. I wish i hated him as much as i feel like i do. But in reality, no, i don't hate anyone who i haven't hated for years.
[24.] What was the best book you read?
I'd be ashamed to say baby moore, so i'm going to go with my sister's bones. or the nelson demille book about the lion. wait, no, it was i know why the caged bird sings. yeah, that's it.
[25.] What was your greatest musical discovery?
John Legend
[26.] What did you want and get?
Into mount sinai. to move to manhattan. to know the truth.
[27.] What did you want and not get?
To really be with kai. honesty.
[28.] What was your favourite film this year?
hmm that's tough. it depends what mood i'm in. i'm going to go with Milk right now.
[29.] What did you do on your birthday and how old were you?
Had my med school interview at mount sinai. Went out to happy hour and dinner with all my best friends from high school and college. Went down to florida to celebrate my grandma's 80th.
[30.] What one thing would have made your year more satisfying?
Not being lied to, made fun of behind my back by my closest friends, and winning the lotto. Not necessarily in that order.
[31.] How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2008?
It definitely improved infinitely. For the winter, sweater dresses, skirts, tights, and HEELS.
[32.] What kept you sane?
My parents, surprisingly, and some wonderful friends, especially monica.
[33.] Which celebrity did you fancy the most?
I guess i'd have to go wiht tyson beckford.
[34.] Which political issue stirred you the most?
DOMA (defense of marriage act), the presidential campaign.
[35.] Who did you miss?
All my '07 Princetonians. Sam. My grandma. Kai. Courtney. Racquel.
[36.] Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned this year?
No matter how well you think you know someone, you don't really know them at all.
had a joint bank account, broken up with kai and known it was for real, dated a really intelligent guy on my level, played guitar hero, gone to medical school, dissected a human, thought maybe there is a god.
[2.] Did you keep all of last years resolutions?
I lost forty pounds, so that one was good, and i gained an inkling of self respect, so i'm part way there
[3.] Have you any resolutions for next year?
lose more wieght, gain some confidence, do better in med school, learn my shit as best i can, be more social, be less anxious
[4.] What countries did you visit?
ummm the united states. haha this is the first time in years that i don't have a better answer for that.
[5.] What would you like to have in 2009 that you didn’t have in 2008?
A partner who doesn't lie and cheat. great grades. real love. happiness. money.
[6.] What date in 2008 will remain etched in your memory?
May 17. June 5th. Dec 10th. Dec 16th.
[7.] What was your biggest achievement of the year?
Getting into Sinai. Getting away from unhealthy relationships.
[8.] What was your biggest failure?
Losing my best friend. Not realizing or admitting to myself what was happening earlier and protecting myself.
[9.] Did you suffer any illness or injury?
Yes. But i overcame it.
[10.] What was the best thing you bought?
Clothes that fit. Plane ticket to florida. a month ago i would have said a bass guitar as a very special present, but now i have to return it.
[11.] Whose behaviour made you appalled and depressed?
Kai. Certain other friends, who know who they are, but i'm not immature enough to name on a pubic internet forum.
[12.] Where did most of your money go?
1. Medical school
2. med school apps
3. clothes
4. food
5. gym
[13.] What did you get really really really excited about?
The possibility of a wonderful future with someone i thought was the one. freedom. Starting med school. anatomy. manhattan. losing weight. staying vegan. mental health.
[17.] What do you wish you’d done less of?
Stressing out, panic attacks, losing people i loved.
[18.] How will you be spending Christmas?
In florida with my grandma and her friends, then doing christmas late with my parents, chris, and my new bf
[19.] Which LJ/OD users did you meet for the first time?
no one, i don't really meet people on the internet...except sdn i guess
[20.] Did you fall in love in 2008?
No. I thought i was in love for a long time, but it was with someone who didn't really exist and was all smoke and mirrors. I did fall in lust at the end of the year, and that might just be better.
[21.] How many one night stands?
None, i wasn't a ho this year. Haha i guess i had a one week stand when Ous came to visit, but thats only cuz he lived so far away.
[22] What was your favourite TV show?
Weeds
[23.] Do you hate anyone now that you didn’t hate this time last year?
I would love to say yes. I wish i hated him as much as i feel like i do. But in reality, no, i don't hate anyone who i haven't hated for years.
[24.] What was the best book you read?
I'd be ashamed to say baby moore, so i'm going to go with my sister's bones. or the nelson demille book about the lion. wait, no, it was i know why the caged bird sings. yeah, that's it.
[25.] What was your greatest musical discovery?
John Legend
[26.] What did you want and get?
Into mount sinai. to move to manhattan. to know the truth.
[27.] What did you want and not get?
To really be with kai. honesty.
[28.] What was your favourite film this year?
hmm that's tough. it depends what mood i'm in. i'm going to go with Milk right now.
[29.] What did you do on your birthday and how old were you?
Had my med school interview at mount sinai. Went out to happy hour and dinner with all my best friends from high school and college. Went down to florida to celebrate my grandma's 80th.
[30.] What one thing would have made your year more satisfying?
Not being lied to, made fun of behind my back by my closest friends, and winning the lotto. Not necessarily in that order.
[31.] How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2008?
It definitely improved infinitely. For the winter, sweater dresses, skirts, tights, and HEELS.
[32.] What kept you sane?
My parents, surprisingly, and some wonderful friends, especially monica.
[33.] Which celebrity did you fancy the most?
I guess i'd have to go wiht tyson beckford.
[34.] Which political issue stirred you the most?
DOMA (defense of marriage act), the presidential campaign.
[35.] Who did you miss?
All my '07 Princetonians. Sam. My grandma. Kai. Courtney. Racquel.
[36.] Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned this year?
No matter how well you think you know someone, you don't really know them at all.