That yearly survey =)
-Was 2009 a good year for you?
well, yes or no. i think it's actually been one of the worst years of my life, but for no particular specific reason. just very strange and chaotic and senseless. but i did start my master's and have felt pretty stable materialistically speaking.
-What was your favourite moment of the year?
the whole honeymoon travel i think. loved praha with rakel and sigurd, that was classic =)
-What was your least favourite moment of the year?
possibly the first three months of the last half of the year. constantly sick, stressed, continuing set-backs, tons of blah and tears.
-Where were you when 2009 began?
once again in tokyo, at ageha. it was actually really awesome.
-Where will you be when 2009 ends?
for the first time in three years: with my friends.
-Who will you be with when 2009 ends?
like i said ;)
- Did you keep your new years resolution of 2009?
as always, don't have one.
- Do you have a new years resolution for 2010?
nope. never had, never will.
- Did you fall in love in 2009?
things still haven't changed in that department =D actually the 4th new year's with kos (we've passed our 3-year mark on christmas eve)
- If yes, do they know?
quite aware
-Did you break up with anyone in 2009?
not even friends. everything is the same! love it
- Did you make any new friends in 2009?
yes, and some of them were great people. gemina comes to mind. and many others. and of course, the whole choir!
- What was your favourite month of 2009?
january was great. may/june. the time around my birthday was awesome. i planned one celebration and got three XD
- How many different places did you travel to in 2009?
ai ve. japan. barcelona/alicante. praha. all over norway. london. bergen. gurvika. iceland. maaaaaaybe that's it, but i frankly can't even remember! over-traveler =P but the only NEW place i went to was spain. gosh darn it. 2010 doesn't look better so far, a year full of re-visits. blaaaaah.
- Did you lose anybody close to you in 2009?
nooooooooo. once again no. waiting for the shock. don't want it.
- Did you miss anybody in the past year?
on and off, i missed friends because i haven't had so much time, especially the last half of the year.
- What were your favourite movies that you saw in 2009?
mm. "once". my brain don't work. can't remember =(
- What was your favourite song from 2009?
forget it, impossible.
- What was your album of 2009?
bleeeergh!
- Did you have a favourite concert in 2009?
actually i think it has been a fairly unmemorable year, concert-wise. but our choir 20-year anniversary concert was great.
- Did you drink a lot of alcohol in 2009?
actually yes. but not in terms of binge-drinking. the beer for dinner has definitely upped significantly.
- Did you do a lot of drugs in 2009?
a puff or two. weak year in this area =P
- How many people did you sleep with in 2009?
one. again. ;)
- What are your plans for 2010?
find a magical energy pocket. eat better. possibly even *gasp* exercise.
-What did you do in 2009 that you'd never done before?
saved money, felt safe.
- What would you like to have in 2010 that you lacked in 2009?
feel at home somewhere. still haven't got it.
-What date from 2009 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
my birthday, give or take. was a very awesome time. and holy shit the weather was nice!
-What was your biggest achievement of the year?
for some reason, i don't feel very inspired now, so i actually don't know. but i'm sure i achieved some great things at some point. =P most likely, tho, i fucked up more than i made good. just one of those years.
What was your biggest failure?
fucking up a bit. emotionally.
-What was the best thing you bought?
some of the christmas presents.
-Whose behaviour merited celebration?
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-Whose behaviour made you appalled and depressed?
?
-What did you get really, really, really excited about?
the traveling all summer.
-Compared to this time last year, are you:
a) happier or sadder?
sadder
b) thinner or fatter?
same
c) richer or poorer?
richer
-What do you wish you'd done more of?
had more energy.
-What do you wish you'd done less of?
been sick.
-How will you be spending Christmas?
next year? dunno! this year, was at home. was one of the best christmases of our lives.
- How many one-night stands?
oddly enough, ZERO
-What was your favourite TV program?
big bang theory, dexter, so you think you can dance, criminal minds, Q.I.!
-Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year?
no hate here
-What was the best book you read?
i read astonishingly little. one of the things i need to change. damn academics.
-What was your greatest musical discovery?
singing myself. so much more confidence now.
-What did you want and get?
traveling
- What did you want and not get?
better food-habits, sleep better.
- What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
best birthday ever! first, momo came over and brought 12 kilos of food and made tons of food for us. then, celebrated with henrik, momo, sigurd, rakel and of course kos, because it's also sigurd's birthday. and finally, the actual yearly park-party, to which i think more than 50 people showed up to. <3
- What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
sleep
- How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2009?
i have thrown away so many clothes and bought so little that the best word is: desperate.
- What kept you sane?
nothing at all, as i have been more crazy than usual.
- Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
i must say i've had a thing for stephen fry this year. <3
-What political issue stirred you the most?
oh goodness me. i turned my head around the times of the financial crisis =P OH AND norwegian national elections.
Did anyone close to you give birth?
very close to me, no. but helene is pregnant again!
Did anyone close to you die?
nope. still nothing.
Did you suffer illness or injury?
oh so fucking sick so long in july/august/september/october. ALL OF IT. consecutively. so tired.
Where did most of your money go?
travel travel travel. i don't know when that will change.
What songs will always remind you of 2009?
ergh. i'm always stumped at this. i just don't think in terms of music lately.
-Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2009.
things have concequences?
looking forward to 2010 and hope for shittons of change.