I'll reflect on 2008 like Dan!
1. What did you do in 2008 that you'd never done before?
Left UAlbany, and went away from home to a new school! Also, spending the summer without being in a show or doing a pit orchestra was definitely a first.
2. Did you keep your new years' resolution, and will you make more for next year?
I don't remember it, so I know I didn't keep it.
3a. Did anyone close to you get engaged/married?
I went to Zeus and Jennie's wedding with Dan!! That was awesome. Everyone and their brother got engaged this year though hahaahaha
3b. Did anyone close to you give birth?
Two of my cousins did!! Alley was born and so was Jayden.
4. Did anyone close to you die?
No, I'm still waiting for that event this year.
5. What countries did you visit?
None. I'm pretty lame.. I vote we go out of country next year, Dan!
6. What would you like to have in 2009 that you lacked in 2008?
An internship for the summer that I REALLY want that will show me what I want to do with life.
All of my grad school applications in the mail,
A better year musically.
7. What date(s) from 2008 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
August 1st: My first apartment lease is signed.
September 16th: Two-Year with Daniellllll
There are more but I'm lazy
8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?
Finishing my 3 portion of the 3+2, and also figuring out a way to finish up all three degrees.
9. What was your biggest failure?
Probably my jury.
10. Did you suffer illness or injury?
just my tendonitis.
11. What was the best thing you bought?
Probably my laptop.
12. Whose behavior merited celebration?
Every single one of my friends who graduated, or applied to grad schools. You're all amazing.
13. Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed?
KK and Brett Wery. Enough said.
14. Where did most of your money go?
rent and gas
15. What did you get really, really, really excited about?
Going away to school
16. What songs will always remind you of 2008?
That's a tough one. Probably "I'm a Part of That" From Last 5 Years
17. Compared to this time last year, are you:
Older or wiser?
both
Thinner or fatter?
fatter
Richer or poorer?
evens out I think
18. What do you wish you'd done more of?
practicing, sleeping, getting out more while in college :)
19. What do you wish you'd done less of?
studying LOL
20. How did you spend Christmas?
Waiting for it... hopefully some of it with my love :-*
22. Did you fall in love in 2008?
I did in late 2006 and things haven't changed <- I love you so much.
23. How many one-night stands?
Only 12837912873.
24. What was your favorite TV program?
Ugly Betty, Greek, Secret Life, Eli Stone
25. Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year?
I'm gonna say no... I don't think so.
26. What was the best book you read?
My nanotech books. yummmm
27. What was your greatest musical discovery?
That I need to practice more. And expand my rep to things that I don't want to play. Also, that I LOVE Chamber music more than life itself.
28. What did you want and get?
A lot.
29. What did you want and not get?
The opportunity to live the college life.
30. What was your favorite film of this year?
Mama Mia!!!!! hahahahahaa
31. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
Turned 21, went out with my friends !!!
32. What was one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
Being able to spend more time with my friends before they leave. AND with dan!
33. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2008?
I think I went more professional
34. What kept you sane?
Dan, Music, my new friends at NP when I was there... my mentor, and Judy!
35. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
GOOD QUESTION <.< >.>
36. What political issue stirred you the most?
The election really bothered me this year. I consider it an issue lol. Every issue bothered me.
37. Who did you miss? (in no particular order)
Dan, All my friends at UAlbany, my home friends
38. Who was the best new person you met?
Jeremy!! And from NP - Mike Otis. He is an AMAZING man.