Survey-tastic
Yeah, I took this from spelsheck.
I <3 her, so here goes.
1. What did you do in 2005 that you'd never done before?
Moved! I lived in a "big city" and all that jazz. I also started drinking (yay!) and not being lame.
2. Did you keep your new years' resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
Yeah, mine was just to stay thin, and I think I've done that. You guys would know better than I would. Oh, and I had another one to "just have fun" and that also gets a big check yes!
3. Did anyone close to you give birth?
No
4. Did anyone close to you die?
Two great uncles. No other friends or family... both were really sad days.
5. What countries did you visit?
Poop. None. Hell, I don't think I even went anywhere exciting besides the beach a few times.
6. What would you like to have in 2006 that you lacked in 2005?
A better GPA.
7. What date from 2005 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
12:00 Midnight - 11:59 PM, September 4. My birthday. Best ever.
8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?
I guess graduating valedictorian? Maybe it will be UGA? I dunno.
9. What was your biggest failure?
Chemistry!
10. Did you suffer illness or injury?
Flu + Mono at the same time... couple of ankle injuries because I'm a dumbass.
11. What was the best thing you bought?
Trips & traveling
12. Whose behaviour merited celebration?
The graduating seniors! Woo! Umm... our comlpetion of the 1st semester was celebrated with Sara Jo.
13. Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed?
No one...?
14. Where did most of your money go?
Clothes (!), odds and ends (wireless mouse, Northface bookbag, Rainbows, etc.), and food (sunday night dinners!)
15. What did you get really, really, really excited about?
Moving into UGA, meeting people, football games...
16. What song will always remind you of 2005?
I dunno
17. Compared to this time last year, are you:
i. happier or sadder? Much happier!
ii. thinner or fatter? Hope I'm not fatter
iii. richer or poorer? Same I think
18. What do you wish you'd done more of?
Drinking! Maybe studying?
19. What do you wish you'd done less of?
Sitting around wasting time...
20. How will you be spending Christmas?
At home
21. Who did you spend the most time on the phone with?
Umm... Richard? Parents? Ryan?
22. Did you fall in love in 2005?
Check yes for Richard.
23. How many one-night stands?
Check no!
24. What was your favourite TV program?
Oprah, Desperate Housewives, Grey's Anatomy, Will & Grace, Laguna Beach... anything on FOOD network or anything with Martha Stewart!
25. Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year?
Perhaps... :)
26. What was the best book you read?
Slaughterhouse Five by Vonnegut... followed by 1984 and DaVinci Code.
27. What was your greatest musical discovery?
I learned about myTunes and how to rape unsuspecting music victims!
28. What did you want and get?
Love.
29. What did you want and not get?
Satisfactory grades. A happy rooming situation.
30. What was your favourite film of this year?
RENT! Followed by Narnia and Crash.
31. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
First, Richard and I got ice cream at midnight to celebrate. The "next day" (still the 4th) Greer/Richard decorated Greer's room for me, and then the whole crew took me to DePalma's for a nice dinner. Then we went back to Greer's room and had a sleepover! Fun times.
32. What is one thing that would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
Less drama.
33. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2005?
Summer/spring: polos, khaki shorts, seersucker or plaid shorts, boat shoes, flip flops
Fall/winter: tshirts, sweaters, button down oxfords, jeans, khakis
34. What kept you sane?
Close friends...
35. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
Colin Farrell, Andy Roddick... check yes!
36. What political issue stirred you the most?
All of them?
37. Who did you miss?
My cult! Select HS friends (see, Ryan/Jena).
38. Who was the best new person you met?
I can't choose just one.
39. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2005?
Never take the Athens city buses after 5. You will be at your new location.
40. Quote a song or lyric that sums up your year.
"I'll cover you" (Rent) and "careful where you stand" (Coldplay)
So, the past few days were eventful.
Hung out with Ryan a lot before she departs for her cruise.
We shopped and saw Narnia.
It rocked!
She gave me Scategories (check yes, Athens-folk) and a flask.
...with my initials on it!
Both of those will come in handy.
Now, I'm just trying to enjoy my relaxation time.
A few things on my mind, mainly just concern for others.
As Tiffany and I concluded, we're worriers.
If I don't make another entry, may everyone reading this have a happy holiday season!
xoxo,
Chris