Goodbye 2007, Hello 2008
May everyone have a happy and a healthy new year!
I stole this from Jenny, because I think it's a great way to reflect on the past year.
1. What did you do in 2007 that you'd never done before? Graduated, went to school out of state, wore my coach bag, became a lifeguard, worked at a day camp, skip classes, turn down two guys and accepted the third, first relationship, live without regrets, befriended druggies, went to a college party, lived away from home, lived in another state, used public buses, went to an opera, went to a riot, went to a school sporting event (also my first ice hockey game), take two exams on two hours of sleep... I know there are so many more but it's difficult to recall everything I did this past year.
2. Did you keep your new years' resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
I think my new years' resolutions last year were to do well in school, graduate, eat healthy and exercise. Well, I can honestly say I did all that, except I got lazy on the eating since I came home for winter break. This year I want to make new friends, be more open-minded, patient, accepting, get sleep and to continue to do well in school.
3. Did anyone close to you give birth? No.
4. Did anyone close to you die? Thank Gd, no.
5. What countries did you visit? I stayed in the U.S. but plan on going to Israel next winter.
6. What would you like to have in 2008 that you lacked in 2007? No stress. Really, that's something I can definitely live without.
7. What dates from 2007 will remain etched upon your memory, and why? I guess I can say the day I completed my LGT course, became Nassau certified, graduated hs, and my first day of college.
8. What was your biggest achievement of the year? Graduating and doing my own laundry. Sadly enough.
9. What was your biggest failure? There's nothing I can think of.
10. Did you suffer illness or injury? Thankfully, this year I have been overall healthy.
11. What was the best thing you bought? Slippers, a silver heart necklace from Salem, both things I use on a daily basis. Nothing else comes to mind.
12. Whose behavior merited celebration? My family. They deserve a gold medal.
13. Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed? I'm glad to say that people have surprised me this year for the better.
14. Where did most of your money go? Travel (peter pan bus), clothing and entertainment (ice skating, city, movies...).
15. What did you get really, really, really excited about? Going to UMASS and living on my own.
16. What song(s) will always remind you of 2007?
I Don't Know How to Love Him- Jesus Christ Superstar
Bohemian Rhapsody - Queen
How to Save a Life - The Frey
Jesse's Girl - Rick Springfield
Don't Stop Believing - Journey
17. Compared to this time last year, are you:
Happier or sadder? Definitely happier.
Thinner or fatter? Thinner.
Richer or poorer? Poorer. Stupid college tuition...
18. What do you wish you'd done more of? Reading, exercising, helping, sleeping and working.
19. What do you wish you'd done less of? Worrying, stressing, obsessing and procrastinating.
20. How will you be spending Christmas? I went to the city with my boyfriend, had Starbucks and watch the Breakfast Club.
21. Did you fall in love in 2007? No. I still have time.
23. How many one-night stands? None.
24. What was your favorite TV program? I haven't really watched TV.
25. Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year? No, if anything I have learned to forgive and forget.
26. What was the best book you read? The Kite Runner. I cried.
27. What was your greatest musical (re)discovery? Queen. Some 80s classics.
28. What did you want and get? Nothing noteworthy.
29. What did you want and not get? POTC3. See Eliana.
30. What was your favorite film of this year? Sweeny Todd. Wow.
31. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you? I turned eighteen and saw my first opera, La Traviota with my parents and good friend Rachel.
32. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying? Being productive. Work-wise especially. I'm great at wasting good time.
33. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2006? Jeans, sneakers, solid color tee and sweatshirt with my everyday bag and jewelry to accessorize.
34. What kept you sane? My mother. Who coincidentally drives me crazy any other time.
35. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most? Always Hugh Jackman. He is so talented.
36. What political issue stirred you the most? None, honestly I haven't been keeping up with the current events.
37. Who did you miss? No one really.
38. Who was the best new person you met? I'm happy with everyone I've met so far at school.
39. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2006? "Live without regret."
I stole this from Jenny, because I think it's a great way to reflect on the past year.
1. What did you do in 2007 that you'd never done before? Graduated, went to school out of state, wore my coach bag, became a lifeguard, worked at a day camp, skip classes, turn down two guys and accepted the third, first relationship, live without regrets, befriended druggies, went to a college party, lived away from home, lived in another state, used public buses, went to an opera, went to a riot, went to a school sporting event (also my first ice hockey game), take two exams on two hours of sleep... I know there are so many more but it's difficult to recall everything I did this past year.
2. Did you keep your new years' resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
I think my new years' resolutions last year were to do well in school, graduate, eat healthy and exercise. Well, I can honestly say I did all that, except I got lazy on the eating since I came home for winter break. This year I want to make new friends, be more open-minded, patient, accepting, get sleep and to continue to do well in school.
3. Did anyone close to you give birth? No.
4. Did anyone close to you die? Thank Gd, no.
5. What countries did you visit? I stayed in the U.S. but plan on going to Israel next winter.
6. What would you like to have in 2008 that you lacked in 2007? No stress. Really, that's something I can definitely live without.
7. What dates from 2007 will remain etched upon your memory, and why? I guess I can say the day I completed my LGT course, became Nassau certified, graduated hs, and my first day of college.
8. What was your biggest achievement of the year? Graduating and doing my own laundry. Sadly enough.
9. What was your biggest failure? There's nothing I can think of.
10. Did you suffer illness or injury? Thankfully, this year I have been overall healthy.
11. What was the best thing you bought? Slippers, a silver heart necklace from Salem, both things I use on a daily basis. Nothing else comes to mind.
12. Whose behavior merited celebration? My family. They deserve a gold medal.
13. Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed? I'm glad to say that people have surprised me this year for the better.
14. Where did most of your money go? Travel (peter pan bus), clothing and entertainment (ice skating, city, movies...).
15. What did you get really, really, really excited about? Going to UMASS and living on my own.
16. What song(s) will always remind you of 2007?
I Don't Know How to Love Him- Jesus Christ Superstar
Bohemian Rhapsody - Queen
How to Save a Life - The Frey
Jesse's Girl - Rick Springfield
Don't Stop Believing - Journey
17. Compared to this time last year, are you:
Happier or sadder? Definitely happier.
Thinner or fatter? Thinner.
Richer or poorer? Poorer. Stupid college tuition...
18. What do you wish you'd done more of? Reading, exercising, helping, sleeping and working.
19. What do you wish you'd done less of? Worrying, stressing, obsessing and procrastinating.
20. How will you be spending Christmas? I went to the city with my boyfriend, had Starbucks and watch the Breakfast Club.
21. Did you fall in love in 2007? No. I still have time.
23. How many one-night stands? None.
24. What was your favorite TV program? I haven't really watched TV.
25. Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year? No, if anything I have learned to forgive and forget.
26. What was the best book you read? The Kite Runner. I cried.
27. What was your greatest musical (re)discovery? Queen. Some 80s classics.
28. What did you want and get? Nothing noteworthy.
29. What did you want and not get? POTC3. See Eliana.
30. What was your favorite film of this year? Sweeny Todd. Wow.
31. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you? I turned eighteen and saw my first opera, La Traviota with my parents and good friend Rachel.
32. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying? Being productive. Work-wise especially. I'm great at wasting good time.
33. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2006? Jeans, sneakers, solid color tee and sweatshirt with my everyday bag and jewelry to accessorize.
34. What kept you sane? My mother. Who coincidentally drives me crazy any other time.
35. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most? Always Hugh Jackman. He is so talented.
36. What political issue stirred you the most? None, honestly I haven't been keeping up with the current events.
37. Who did you miss? No one really.
38. Who was the best new person you met? I'm happy with everyone I've met so far at school.
39. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2006? "Live without regret."