The third annual year-in-review meme
1. What did you do in 2006 that you'd never done before?
In chronological order:
- Figured out exercise doesn't suck; lost 25 pounds.
- Got officially hired and bid my interning days adieu.
- Got dumped from first long term relationship.
- Bought a car.
- Went to Vegas.
2. Did you keep your new years' resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
Affirmative. I am a new, shiny healthy me! This year's goal is to start weight training. And by "start," I mean "start, and then keep doing." 'Cause I've started before, but without the follow through.
Oh, also... be more financially responsible and put 10% of my cashola into the 401(k) and IRA.
3. Did anyone close to you give birth?
Not close-close. A guy in the office, though. (His wife, rather.)
4. Did anyone close to you die?
No. So that's good.
5. What countries did you visit?
I repeat my answer from '05: The People's Republic of Your Mom
6. What would you like to have in 2007 that you lacked in 2006?
A birthday party! I'm still considering venues, but mark your calendars. March 9 is a Friday this year. It is on.
7. What date from 2006 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
I'm not all that good at remembering specific dates. The summer was an eventful time, though.
8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?
Getting a job, dur. Followed closely by getting fit.
9. What was your biggest failure?
I haven't been as good a friend to some people as I'd like to be.
10. Did you suffer illness or injury?
I guess there was that bladder infection incident.
11. What was the best thing you bought?
My car, OBVIOUSLY. The Independent WomanMobile.
12. Whose behavior merited celebration?
My brother has made some big strides this year, and not just in oral health.
13. Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed?
Miss USA's. If the youth of America can't look up to beauty queens, dammit WHO WILL THEY HAVE TO LOOK UP TO?
14. Where did most of your money go?
Rent. The car. A significant amount on eating and drinking out, but I allow myself that because last year my income was $12,000. I AM DUE.
15. What did you get really, really, really excited about?
The elliptical trainer. And boys.
16. What song will always remind you of 2006?
Crazy- Gnarls Barkley
17. Compared to this time last year, are you:
i. happier or sadder? happier
ii. thinner or fatter? thinner
iii. richer or poorer? richer
I'm happier, thinner and richer. I totally win. I am the champion of 2006.
18. What do you wish you'd done more of?
leisure reading
19. What do you wish you'd done less of?
working on weekends
20. How did you spend Christmas?
Went to Sioux Falls. Got drunk in front of family and had a laughing attack when Grandma unwrapped heinous, handmade-by-distant-aunt sweater.
22. Did you fall in love in 2006?
No, but I fell in short-lived infatuation, which is almost as exciting.
23. How many one-night stands?
Bitch, please.
24. What was your favorite TV program?
This is corny, but my office friends have started watching Grey's Anatomy together and it's shamefully fun.
25. Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year?
TomKat? No, I think I hated them last year too.
26. What was the best book you read?
Atonement
27. What was your greatest musical discovery?
The Sundays
28. What did you want and get?
a new apartment with saner roommates
30. What was your favorite film of this year?
Oh, uhh... huh. There must be something I liked. If one comes to me, I'll post it.
31. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
I turned 24, got free lunch at pre-opening dry run of a client's new restaurant, celebrated with office at extended happy hour, and wrapped up at the PRSA awards banquet. A pretty good day!
32. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
a different outcome to a brief relationship
33. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2006?
Check it out, this ISN'T black!
34. What kept you sane?
It's true what they say; working out really is good for stress relief.
35. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
Clooney.
36. What political issue stirred you the most?
the Minnesota secretary of state race
37. Who did you miss?
Andy, for a while. It's better now.
38. Who was the best new person you met?
Uhh... Brooke? I don't think I met a ton of people this year. Oh. Umm. I guess there was Patrick.
39. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2006:
Getting dumped can lead to some wonderful personal growth. Cue Oprah music. Also: Never trust a used car salesman.
40. Quote a song lyric that sums up your year:
Prepare for awesomeness:
All the women who independent/ Throw your hands up at me