2010
1. What did you do in 2010 that you’d never done before?
I stepped back in a disagreement because I wanted the opposed to be happy, even though I knew I wouldn't be happy.
2. Did you keep your new year’s resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
I always try to be a classy broad, but this year I also am going to try to be more upfront with people and take more risks. Also, learn how to beat box.
3. Did anyone close to you give birth?
Yes!!! William Duque III was born last night on New Years eve at 10:04pm!
4. Did anyone close to you die?
For the first time, I don't think so. :)
5. What countries did you visit?
I stayed within the US. Next year I'll hopefully be in South Africa for a few months though!
6. What would you like to have in 2011 that you lacked in 2010?
The opportunity to study abroad, the ability to have balls and say what I mean, the urge to take care of myself.
7. What dates from 2010 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
This whole year has been a roller coaster for me... most of it will be etched upon my memory.
8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?
Finding my way out of my freshman year funk and then finding it again this last semester.
9. What was your biggest failure?
I didn't stand up for the things and the people whom I care deeply for. I just let them go without a fight and I hate myself for that.
10. Did you suffer illness or injury?
Unfortunately. Sprained ankles, bruised tailbone, bruised ego and adrenal fatigue.
11. What was the best thing you bought?
Gas for driving upstate.
12. Whose behavior merited celebration?
My brother again...man he get's this every year from me!
13. Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed?
Vocal majors and my father.
14. Where did most of your money go?
Travel and food .
15. What did you get really, really, really excited about?
The summer, tattoos, piercings, South Africa, family, babies, romances.
16. What song will always remind you of 2009?
Sex on fire, Feelin' Good, Soave Sia Il Vento.
17. Compared to this time last year, are you:
(a) happier or sadder? Sadder
(b) thinner or fatter? Thinner
(c) richer or poorer? Poor, ugh.
18. What do you wish you’d done more of?
Loved more and gone with the flow. Also cuddle more!
19. What do you wish you’d done less of?
Not giving a fuck.
20. How did you spend Christmas?
Drunk off of appletini's with my family and then Doctor Who marathon!
21. Did you fall in love in 2009?
::Blush::
22. What was your favorite TV program?
Doctor Who, Supernatural, Misfits.
23. Do you hate anyone now that you didn’t hate this time last year?
No hate.
24. What was the best book you read?
I didn't really have time to read... I bought and read a lovely Tennyson poetry book!
25. What was your greatest musical discovery?
Nina Simone, Johnny Hartman, Wordsmith :p
26. What did you want and get?
Self respect, romance.
27. What did you want and not get?
A good year.
28. What was your favorite film of this year?
Reconnected with Once and August Rush.
29. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
Oh boy, well it started with a lunar eclipse on the winter solstice on my 20th birthday. I was cuddled up on my roof for the entire thing. I had to perform at the Kimmel center and then some unexpected friends threw me a birthday party until 6am. :)
30. What one thing made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
Love, music, hope.
31. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2010?
Everything goes with leather?
32. What kept you sane?
Hope.
33. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
Sophia Myles and Grace Potter
34. What political issue stirred you the most?
Arts tax, Philly bullshit.
35. Who did you miss?
I found myself missing everyone outside of Philly
36. Who was the best new person you met?
Chloe probably! We are the same person separated by 24 hours at birth.
37. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2009.
To get anywhere in life you need to be willing to take risks and go with your heart.
38. Quote a song lyric that sums up your year.
I’ve got this second chance, I’m gonna take it. I’ve got this song and dance, and i can taste it. I’ve got you next to me, and i don’t wanna waste it.
I stepped back in a disagreement because I wanted the opposed to be happy, even though I knew I wouldn't be happy.
2. Did you keep your new year’s resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
I always try to be a classy broad, but this year I also am going to try to be more upfront with people and take more risks. Also, learn how to beat box.
3. Did anyone close to you give birth?
Yes!!! William Duque III was born last night on New Years eve at 10:04pm!
4. Did anyone close to you die?
For the first time, I don't think so. :)
5. What countries did you visit?
I stayed within the US. Next year I'll hopefully be in South Africa for a few months though!
6. What would you like to have in 2011 that you lacked in 2010?
The opportunity to study abroad, the ability to have balls and say what I mean, the urge to take care of myself.
7. What dates from 2010 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
This whole year has been a roller coaster for me... most of it will be etched upon my memory.
8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?
Finding my way out of my freshman year funk and then finding it again this last semester.
9. What was your biggest failure?
I didn't stand up for the things and the people whom I care deeply for. I just let them go without a fight and I hate myself for that.
10. Did you suffer illness or injury?
Unfortunately. Sprained ankles, bruised tailbone, bruised ego and adrenal fatigue.
11. What was the best thing you bought?
Gas for driving upstate.
12. Whose behavior merited celebration?
My brother again...man he get's this every year from me!
13. Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed?
Vocal majors and my father.
14. Where did most of your money go?
Travel and food .
15. What did you get really, really, really excited about?
The summer, tattoos, piercings, South Africa, family, babies, romances.
16. What song will always remind you of 2009?
Sex on fire, Feelin' Good, Soave Sia Il Vento.
17. Compared to this time last year, are you:
(a) happier or sadder? Sadder
(b) thinner or fatter? Thinner
(c) richer or poorer? Poor, ugh.
18. What do you wish you’d done more of?
Loved more and gone with the flow. Also cuddle more!
19. What do you wish you’d done less of?
Not giving a fuck.
20. How did you spend Christmas?
Drunk off of appletini's with my family and then Doctor Who marathon!
21. Did you fall in love in 2009?
::Blush::
22. What was your favorite TV program?
Doctor Who, Supernatural, Misfits.
23. Do you hate anyone now that you didn’t hate this time last year?
No hate.
24. What was the best book you read?
I didn't really have time to read... I bought and read a lovely Tennyson poetry book!
25. What was your greatest musical discovery?
Nina Simone, Johnny Hartman, Wordsmith :p
26. What did you want and get?
Self respect, romance.
27. What did you want and not get?
A good year.
28. What was your favorite film of this year?
Reconnected with Once and August Rush.
29. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
Oh boy, well it started with a lunar eclipse on the winter solstice on my 20th birthday. I was cuddled up on my roof for the entire thing. I had to perform at the Kimmel center and then some unexpected friends threw me a birthday party until 6am. :)
30. What one thing made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
Love, music, hope.
31. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2010?
Everything goes with leather?
32. What kept you sane?
Hope.
33. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
Sophia Myles and Grace Potter
34. What political issue stirred you the most?
Arts tax, Philly bullshit.
35. Who did you miss?
I found myself missing everyone outside of Philly
36. Who was the best new person you met?
Chloe probably! We are the same person separated by 24 hours at birth.
37. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2009.
To get anywhere in life you need to be willing to take risks and go with your heart.
38. Quote a song lyric that sums up your year.
I’ve got this second chance, I’m gonna take it. I’ve got this song and dance, and i can taste it. I’ve got you next to me, and i don’t wanna waste it.