Christmas was sweet. My baby was very good to me, as was my best friend. I got a DS w/ the New Super Mario Brothers, among other great gifts from Bill and a Smashing Pumpkins watch and the new Gone with the Wind ornament from my girlfriend. New Year's was good as well, and today was awesome because we did nothing but lay around all day and then cook lasagna together for our anniversary. One year today, I love you baby. <3
And now for the random
1. What did you do in 2006 that you'd never done before?
Took a chance on someone I was scared to take a chance on...it worked in my favor :)
2. Did you keep your New Years resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
I don't make them, they're a futile attempt at bettering yourself.
3. Did anyone close to you give birth?
My cousin and his wife had a baby...I'm not really that close to him though...
4. Did anyone close to you die?
An old friend of the family, my "uncle" Joe.
5. What countries did you visit?
Yeah, none, I don't go anywhere.
6. What would you like to have in 2007 that you lacked in 2006?
Ummm...better grades, a good car, and more money.
7. What date from 2006 will remain etched upon your memory and why?
Obviously January 1st <3.
8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?
Probably graduating from FLCC even though at this point it doesn't mean much.
9. What was your biggest failure?
Doing miserably my first semester at Geneseo.
10. Did you suffer illness or injury?
Nothing major, the usual 800 colds, thanks to my roommate.
11. What was the best thing you bought?
My sweet boots, Yoshi's Island DS and any DVDs.
12. Whose behavior merited celebration?
It's a tie. Bill, because he does anything for me and loves me no matter what and Reilly, because she's Reilly and is my best friend again..
13. Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed?
My mom's as usual.
14. Where did most of your money go?
Ugh, bills, and crap I didn't need.
15. What did you get really, really, really excited about?
Umm, the season premiere of LOST, our trip to NYC, and the annual Jen/Reilly Christmas extravaganza and wrapping party.
16. What song will always remind you of 2006?
"Let Go" by Frou Frou
17. Compared to this time last year, are you happier or sadder?
Much happier, by far.
18. What do you wish you'd done more of?
Worked out, done schoolwork and caught up on my bills.
19. What do you wish you'd done less of?
Being frivolous w/ my money.
20. How will you be spending Christmas 2007?
The same as '06, between my family and Bill's.
22. Did you fall in love in 2006?
Head over heels.
23. How many one night stands?
None.
24. What was your favorite TV program(s)?
LOST, by and far, followed closely by Grey's Anatomy.
25. Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year?
Probably.
26. What was the best book you read?
"Lisey's Story" by Stephen King
27.What was your greatest musical discovery?
Regina Spektor (thanks to Elisha!)and Rufus Wainwright
28. What did you want and got?
A DS, A Streetcar Named Desire on DVD and a pea coat.
29. What did you want and not get?
An iBook.
30. What was your favorite film of this year?
It's a tie between Little Miss Sunshine and An Inconvenient Truth
31. What did you do on your birthday?
Went to Darien Lake with the people I love and spent the night with the man I love.
32. Whats one thing would have made your year more satisfying?
Having my best friend for the first half of it.
33. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2006?
Casual yet cute.
34. What kept you sane?
My baby, my amazing friends, and the show Friends.
35. Which celebrity did you fancy the most?
Dane Cook.
36. What political issue stirred you the most?
Probably gay rights, and the ridiculous decisions our government tends to make.
37. Who did you miss?
Heather and Reilly until about July
38. Who was the best new person you met?
Laura Snyder :)
39. What was a valuable life lesson you learned in 2006?
Some things just aren't worth fighting over, and you have to fight for the things you want and the people you love.
40. Quote a song lyric that sums up your year:
"There's beauty in the breakdown." ~Frou Frou