Jan 03, 2008 20:05
Where were you, and who were you with, when 2007 began? With Tim, Wendy, RTQ, Jesse and several others in Jackson Square watching the Gumbo Pot drop in New Orleans
Did you attend any weddings or funerals?
Two weddings - Liza and Dentons and Jeff and Katies
Did you move anywhere?
I moved to IMC, to Northfield and finally to River Falls
What sporting events did you go to?
I'm not sure if I went to any
What concerts did you go to?
I saw The Rocket Summer and Melee at the Varsity Theatre and I think another show or two
What would you like to have in 2008 that you lacked in 2007?
My sister to be healthy
What were your biggest achievements of the year?
Kicking butt at student teaching, getting a job even before I graduated and getting nominated to the IMC Associate Board of Directors
Did you send out Christmas cards this year?
Yup - mostly to my camp friends
Did you make any significant changes to your appearance?
I lost a bit more weight, and chopped my hair for locks of love
Were you in school (any time this year)?
Yup the whole time
How did you earn your keep?
My internship with MAYSO, playing in the Mankato Symphony Orchestra, working at Perkins on Madison, working at IMC, and I feel like there are a few other random things on top of that too...
Did you have to go to the hospital?
Not that I can remember - if I did it wasn't for me, it was for family stuff
Did you encounter the police?
Not personally
What did you purchase that was over $500?
The down payment on my car as well as monthly payments :)
How would you rate this year with a scale from 1 (lousy) to 10 (excellent)?
overall a solid 8-9, I just wish my sister would get better
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IN 2007 HAVE I:
Hugged someone? Heck yes!
Gotten into a fight? nothing major, but we worked through it
Cried? yes - I cry so easily sometimes
Smoked? No way - smoking makes you ugly
Drank alcohol? yup - a beer or glass of wine here and there
Kissed someone on the cheek? yup
Reunited with an old friend? Yup
Let something go? Yeah - I think Im getting better at that the older I get
Been whipped? nope
Learned any important lessons? Yup
Got a kiss on the cheek? Yup
Kissed someone on the lips? Yup
Considered suicide? Nope
Cut/dyed your hair drastically? Yup - Chopped it for locks of love after my senior recital in March
Flirted? Yup
Been backstabbed? I dont think so
Missed someone? Yup
Hit someone? Not in a mean or violent way, more of in a fun playful way with a pen or piece of chex mix
Broken something really important to you? Not that I can think of
Cuddled with someone? Yup
Broken somebody's heart? I hope not
Done something you really regretted? I try not to regret, but to learn
Laughed so hard that it hurt? Oh man - so much!
Cried so hard that it hurt? Maybe? Im such an easy crier though
Got cheated on? Nope
Gone on a date? Yup
Got dumped? Nope
Dumped someone? Nope
Made a new screen name? Nope
Lost a friend? Don't think so
Gotten any tattoos/piercing? Not new this year
Been in a love/hate relationship? Nope
Loved someone so much that it hurt? Nope
Been grounded? Lol - no
FRIENDS:
Lost: None that I can think of
Drifted: I am sure a few have
Found: Yup
BODY:
Weight: Around 125ish
Piercing/tattoos: 2 in each earlobe
Height: 5'3.25"
Hair: Just past the shoulders dirty blonde
BAD THINGS I HAVE DONE:
- I dunno - I try and do my best - hopefully not that many bad things
GOOD THINGS I HAVE DONE:
- Hopefully a lot
THINGS I HOPE TO DO IN 2008:
- Be in the same area as someone else this fall
- Be a good person
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Looking Ahead:
In the year 2008...
Will you be looking for a new job?
Yup - in the fall
Will you be looking for a new relationship?
Nope other than just friends
New house?
New housing yes
What will you do different in 2008?
Get started on real life
What will you not be doing in 2008?
Try and not be so insecure at times
Any trips planned?
Yup - Milwaukee in April for the MENC conference, and IMC in the summer
Wedding plans?
Not of my own
What’s on your calendar?
figuring out the next step to life
What can’t you wait for?
Seeing where I end up in the fall
What would you like to see happen differently?
I would like to see doctors working together to try and figure out how to help my sister the best
What about yourself will you be changing?
Just trying to be a good person
What happened in 2007 that you didn’t think would ever happen?
I have no idea
Will you be nicer to the people you care about?
Sure? I think this is kind of a wierd question
Will you dress differently this year than you did in 07?
Probably more like a teacher more often
Will you start or quit drinking?
Nope.
Will you have better relationship with your family?
I hope it will continue to be good.
Will you do charity work?
I'll try
Will you go to bars?
Yes
Will you be nice to people you don’t know?
I always try to
Do you expect 2008 to be a good year for you?
Yes!
How much did you change from this time last year til now?
Grew as a person
Do you plan on having a child?
Not for a very long time
Will you still be friends with the same people you are friends with now?
Yup
Major lifestyle changes?
Yup - the fall.
Will you be moving?
Yup.
What will you make sure doesn’t happen in 2008 that happened in 2007?
I dont know
What are your New Years Eve plans?
I watched the ball drop at Tim's house with him and his brother.
Will you have someone to kiss at midnight?
I did
Wish for 2008:
Health, happiness, and staying positive.