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So here we are again, almost at the end of another year... That means it's time for the annual year in review meme! If you're curious/incredibly bored, you can read my ones for previous years...
(2005) (2006) (2007)
1. What did you do in 2008 that you hadn’t done before?
Went to the Grand Prix. Went to a peep show. Downloaded TV shows... God I'm really stretching for things here...
2. Did anyone close to you give birth?
Nope
3. Did anyone close to you die?
I wasn't close to Alex Howes but his death really affected me
4. Did you travel? Where did you go? Best holiday memory?
I went to Sydney 4 times hahah. And Meredith for the Meredith Music Festival. Best holiday memory? Would have to be Best Night Ever in Sydney back in January
5. Best thing you bought?
It hasn't really been a huge year, material posession-wise. I'm kind of in love with my American Apparel hoodie...I'll just put that
6. Where did most of your money go?
Into my savings account!! Also beer
7. What do you wish you had done more of?
Exercise. God, I say that every year
8. What do you wish you had done less of?
Smoking :/
9. What kept you sane?
The same things as usual - music, friends, good times
10. What drove you mad?
Pettiness and conflict
11. What made you celebrate?
Little things really
12. What made you sad?
Walking to the station when it was cold/raining/windy. Bad weather in general
13. How was your birthday this year and how old did you turn?
Lovely - beautiful weather, good music, good food, good friends and the discovery of Ilk Bar. I turned 24
14. What political issue stirred you the most this year?
Kevin Rudd, PM - what a show
15. Were you in love in 2008?
No
16. What would you like to have in 2009 that you didn’t have this year?
An overseas experience
17. What date from 2008 will be etched in your memory and why?
August 23 - Panic at the Starship Academy...So many ridiculous/amazing bands in one room
18. What song will remind you of 2008?
MGMT - Electric Feel, Katy Perry - I Kissed A Girl
19. Did you keep your new years' resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
50/50. And yes, I will make some more. Why not
20. Did you suffer illness or injury?
This is the first year in maybe 4 years that I have not had some sort of surgery. Awesome! A couple of colds and some allergy problems, but that's it!
21. Compared to this time last year, are you:
i. happier or sadder? happier
ii. thinner or fatter? about the same
iii. richer or poorer? richer
22. How will you be spending Christmas?
My sister is going to Mildura with her partner's family so it will just be a very low-key day at home with Mumsy! Food, wine and DVDs - excellent
23. How many one-night stands?
Two
24. What was your favourite TV program?
Dancing With The Stars, Rove, Mad Men, 30 Rock
25. What was the best book you read?
Can I put Twilight? I'm totally putting Twilight
26. What was your greatest musical discovery?
The Cab, Jason Mraz, Pete and Carl
27. What did you want and get?
Some money in the bank, a year without surgery
28. What did you want and not get?
A new tattoo, new camera, new laptop bla bla bla
29. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2008?
Target/Sportsgirl/Cotton On - I don't even want to think about how much money I've spent at those 3 shops this year
30. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
Carl Barat
31. Biggest achievement this year?
Job satisfaction - it is possible!!
32. Biggest disappointment this year?
Shitty football teams not living up to their potential (see: Collingwood Magpies, Melbourne Victory)
33. What is the one thing that would have made you more satisfied?
More sunshine
34. Best new person you met this year?
Carnation
35. A valuable life lesson you learnt this year?
That life is often cruelly short, and so you should make the most of every second.
(2005) (2006) (2007)
1. What did you do in 2008 that you hadn’t done before?
Went to the Grand Prix. Went to a peep show. Downloaded TV shows... God I'm really stretching for things here...
2. Did anyone close to you give birth?
Nope
3. Did anyone close to you die?
I wasn't close to Alex Howes but his death really affected me
4. Did you travel? Where did you go? Best holiday memory?
I went to Sydney 4 times hahah. And Meredith for the Meredith Music Festival. Best holiday memory? Would have to be Best Night Ever in Sydney back in January
5. Best thing you bought?
It hasn't really been a huge year, material posession-wise. I'm kind of in love with my American Apparel hoodie...I'll just put that
6. Where did most of your money go?
Into my savings account!! Also beer
7. What do you wish you had done more of?
Exercise. God, I say that every year
8. What do you wish you had done less of?
Smoking :/
9. What kept you sane?
The same things as usual - music, friends, good times
10. What drove you mad?
Pettiness and conflict
11. What made you celebrate?
Little things really
12. What made you sad?
Walking to the station when it was cold/raining/windy. Bad weather in general
13. How was your birthday this year and how old did you turn?
Lovely - beautiful weather, good music, good food, good friends and the discovery of Ilk Bar. I turned 24
14. What political issue stirred you the most this year?
Kevin Rudd, PM - what a show
15. Were you in love in 2008?
No
16. What would you like to have in 2009 that you didn’t have this year?
An overseas experience
17. What date from 2008 will be etched in your memory and why?
August 23 - Panic at the Starship Academy...So many ridiculous/amazing bands in one room
18. What song will remind you of 2008?
MGMT - Electric Feel, Katy Perry - I Kissed A Girl
19. Did you keep your new years' resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
50/50. And yes, I will make some more. Why not
20. Did you suffer illness or injury?
This is the first year in maybe 4 years that I have not had some sort of surgery. Awesome! A couple of colds and some allergy problems, but that's it!
21. Compared to this time last year, are you:
i. happier or sadder? happier
ii. thinner or fatter? about the same
iii. richer or poorer? richer
22. How will you be spending Christmas?
My sister is going to Mildura with her partner's family so it will just be a very low-key day at home with Mumsy! Food, wine and DVDs - excellent
23. How many one-night stands?
Two
24. What was your favourite TV program?
Dancing With The Stars, Rove, Mad Men, 30 Rock
25. What was the best book you read?
Can I put Twilight? I'm totally putting Twilight
26. What was your greatest musical discovery?
The Cab, Jason Mraz, Pete and Carl
27. What did you want and get?
Some money in the bank, a year without surgery
28. What did you want and not get?
A new tattoo, new camera, new laptop bla bla bla
29. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2008?
Target/Sportsgirl/Cotton On - I don't even want to think about how much money I've spent at those 3 shops this year
30. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
Carl Barat
31. Biggest achievement this year?
Job satisfaction - it is possible!!
32. Biggest disappointment this year?
Shitty football teams not living up to their potential (see: Collingwood Magpies, Melbourne Victory)
33. What is the one thing that would have made you more satisfied?
More sunshine
34. Best new person you met this year?
Carnation
35. A valuable life lesson you learnt this year?
That life is often cruelly short, and so you should make the most of every second.