Happy New Year!!
2005..in review
1. What did you do in 2005 that you'd never done before?
I moved into my own apartment with my roommate Tammy. I can't tell you how much I enjoy having my own place!
2. Did you keep your new years' resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
Not really...but I'm determined to make a New Years resolution this year and keep it. My New Years resolution is to lose weight. I can do it! :)
3. Did anyone close to you give birth?
Yes. My sister gave birth to my little cousin Trace.
4. Did anyone close to you die?
Not this year. Thank the lord.
5. What countries did you visit?
I stayed in the U.S. this year with trips to Nashville, Tenn & Charleston, S.C.
I am planning on making a trip to Peru with my friend Lauren next year!! I can't wait. :)
6. What would you like to have in 2006 that you lacked in 2005?
I would like to have a closer relationship with my friends and family. I can become so involved in my studies that I forget to just call and have fun with people.
7. What date from 2005 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
May 19, 2005. I know this will sound corny but this is the date when the last Star Wars Movie was released into theaters. I was trying to wait until the release of this movie so that I would be able to see the saga in the right order. *Darth Vader theme music plays in the background*
8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?
My biggest achievement this year was to begin working on my master's degree in Psychology. The work is challenging but the reward of finishing " the program" will be well worth it.
9. What was your biggest failure?
My biggest failure this year was a failure to communicate certain ideas to my family and friends. I tend to avoid conflict which is not always a good practice.
10. Did you suffer illness or injury?
I had my wisdom teeth removed this year which was very painful.
11. What was the best thing you bought?
Hmmm...that's a tough one. The best thing that I bought would have to be my furniture/bookshelves for the apartment. A friend of mine was moving out so I ended up only paying $50 for an entire queen bed, dresser, bed stand set! :)
12. Whose behaviour merited celebration?
I believe that Russell's behavior merited celebration. He was able to ace chemistry and survive the first half of organic and physical chemistry..Not an easy task! My sister's ability to adapt to a mother's life has been noteworthy. I believe that this year should bring even more challenges for her with going back to school and raising Trace.
13. Whose behaviour made you appalled and depressed?
My mother's behavior has made me depressed. While she has behaved more civilly to me since the birth of Trace, my mother still treats me like a second class daughter. I hate the uncomfortableness and tension that exists between us.
14. Where did most of your money go?
Rent & Living Expenses!!
15. What did you get really, really, really excited about?
I am really excited about going to Peru !!!! Lauren and I have been planning our trip since before Thanksgiving. I can't wait to see the Incan ruins of Macchu Piccu.
16. What song will always remind you of 2005?
Candy Shop ~ 50 Cent
17. Compared to this time last year, are you:
i. happier or sadder?
Happier. :)
ii. thinner or fatter?
fatter. :(
iii. richer or poorer?
Poorer..It seems that being a college student, I stay that way.
18. What do you wish you'd done more of?
Relaxing and spending time with Russ and my friends
19. What do you wish you'd done less of?
Stressing out.
20. How will you be spending Christmas?
with my family and Russell's family.
21. Did you fall in love in 2005?
I fell even more in love with the man who stole my heart away back in 2002 (Yes Russ that is you! ) :)
22. How many one-night stands?
Nope. I would never do that
23. What was your favorite TV program?
Desperate Housewives!!! Gray's Anatomy, Boston Legal, and House are also great. :)
24. Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year?
I really don't hold grudges or hate anyone but there a few people who I would really rather not talk to for the rest of my life....ex. Joey, Parker,Cricket,..
25. What was the best book you read?
Memoirs of a Geisha
26. What was your greatest musical discovery?
Bo Bice & The Black Eyed Peas
27. What did you want and get?
A new little ferret! I now have two little fuzzies: Hercules and Bandit
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28. What was your favorite film of this year?
I can't choose just one! My favorites were King Kong, Jarhead, and Memoirs of a Geisha.
29. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
I turned 22 this year and spent my birthday with my family and Russell. We went out to eat with much drama from my mother but it ended up being a great birthday. :)
30. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
less conflict and more control over my life
31. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2005?
umm...I guess it would have to be whatever Russ likes that is comfy! lol :)
32. What kept you sane?
Hearing from Russ in letters and emails and having Saluda, Brenda, Teresa and my other friends there to help me through the low points Thank you! This lj has given me an outlet..thanks for the feedback :)
33. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
Hugh Jackman!!!! *drool*
34. What political issue stirred you the most?
The War in Iraq & Hurricane Katrina
35. Who did you miss?
My grandparents. (Mammaw & Pappaw Sizemore) I think about them all the time.
36. Who was the best new person you met?
Lauren!! She has been a great friend to me even if she is from Cleveland!! lol
37. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2005:
You should live your life in a way that makes you happy, and not worry about how people think you should live your life
38. Quote a song lyric that sums up your year:
Every memory of looking out the back door
I had the photo album spread out on my bedroom floor
It's hard to say it, time to say it
Goodbye, goodbye
"Photograph" ~ Nickelback
1. What did you do in 2005 that you'd never done before?
I moved into my own apartment with my roommate Tammy. I can't tell you how much I enjoy having my own place!
2. Did you keep your new years' resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
Not really...but I'm determined to make a New Years resolution this year and keep it. My New Years resolution is to lose weight. I can do it! :)
3. Did anyone close to you give birth?
Yes. My sister gave birth to my little cousin Trace.
4. Did anyone close to you die?
Not this year. Thank the lord.
5. What countries did you visit?
I stayed in the U.S. this year with trips to Nashville, Tenn & Charleston, S.C.
I am planning on making a trip to Peru with my friend Lauren next year!! I can't wait. :)
6. What would you like to have in 2006 that you lacked in 2005?
I would like to have a closer relationship with my friends and family. I can become so involved in my studies that I forget to just call and have fun with people.
7. What date from 2005 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
May 19, 2005. I know this will sound corny but this is the date when the last Star Wars Movie was released into theaters. I was trying to wait until the release of this movie so that I would be able to see the saga in the right order. *Darth Vader theme music plays in the background*
8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?
My biggest achievement this year was to begin working on my master's degree in Psychology. The work is challenging but the reward of finishing " the program" will be well worth it.
9. What was your biggest failure?
My biggest failure this year was a failure to communicate certain ideas to my family and friends. I tend to avoid conflict which is not always a good practice.
10. Did you suffer illness or injury?
I had my wisdom teeth removed this year which was very painful.
11. What was the best thing you bought?
Hmmm...that's a tough one. The best thing that I bought would have to be my furniture/bookshelves for the apartment. A friend of mine was moving out so I ended up only paying $50 for an entire queen bed, dresser, bed stand set! :)
12. Whose behaviour merited celebration?
I believe that Russell's behavior merited celebration. He was able to ace chemistry and survive the first half of organic and physical chemistry..Not an easy task! My sister's ability to adapt to a mother's life has been noteworthy. I believe that this year should bring even more challenges for her with going back to school and raising Trace.
13. Whose behaviour made you appalled and depressed?
My mother's behavior has made me depressed. While she has behaved more civilly to me since the birth of Trace, my mother still treats me like a second class daughter. I hate the uncomfortableness and tension that exists between us.
14. Where did most of your money go?
Rent & Living Expenses!!
15. What did you get really, really, really excited about?
I am really excited about going to Peru !!!! Lauren and I have been planning our trip since before Thanksgiving. I can't wait to see the Incan ruins of Macchu Piccu.
16. What song will always remind you of 2005?
Candy Shop ~ 50 Cent
17. Compared to this time last year, are you:
i. happier or sadder?
Happier. :)
ii. thinner or fatter?
fatter. :(
iii. richer or poorer?
Poorer..It seems that being a college student, I stay that way.
18. What do you wish you'd done more of?
Relaxing and spending time with Russ and my friends
19. What do you wish you'd done less of?
Stressing out.
20. How will you be spending Christmas?
with my family and Russell's family.
21. Did you fall in love in 2005?
I fell even more in love with the man who stole my heart away back in 2002 (Yes Russ that is you! ) :)
22. How many one-night stands?
Nope. I would never do that
23. What was your favorite TV program?
Desperate Housewives!!! Gray's Anatomy, Boston Legal, and House are also great. :)
24. Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year?
I really don't hold grudges or hate anyone but there a few people who I would really rather not talk to for the rest of my life....ex. Joey, Parker,Cricket,..
25. What was the best book you read?
Memoirs of a Geisha
26. What was your greatest musical discovery?
Bo Bice & The Black Eyed Peas
27. What did you want and get?
A new little ferret! I now have two little fuzzies: Hercules and Bandit
Image hosted by Photobucket.com
28. What was your favorite film of this year?
I can't choose just one! My favorites were King Kong, Jarhead, and Memoirs of a Geisha.
29. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
I turned 22 this year and spent my birthday with my family and Russell. We went out to eat with much drama from my mother but it ended up being a great birthday. :)
30. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
less conflict and more control over my life
31. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2005?
umm...I guess it would have to be whatever Russ likes that is comfy! lol :)
32. What kept you sane?
Hearing from Russ in letters and emails and having Saluda, Brenda, Teresa and my other friends there to help me through the low points Thank you! This lj has given me an outlet..thanks for the feedback :)
33. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
Hugh Jackman!!!! *drool*
34. What political issue stirred you the most?
The War in Iraq & Hurricane Katrina
35. Who did you miss?
My grandparents. (Mammaw & Pappaw Sizemore) I think about them all the time.
36. Who was the best new person you met?
Lauren!! She has been a great friend to me even if she is from Cleveland!! lol
37. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2005:
You should live your life in a way that makes you happy, and not worry about how people think you should live your life
38. Quote a song lyric that sums up your year:
Every memory of looking out the back door
I had the photo album spread out on my bedroom floor
It's hard to say it, time to say it
Goodbye, goodbye
"Photograph" ~ Nickelback