Reflections
Okay, it's time for reflecting on the past year.
Stolen from outdoorchica
1.What did you do in 2005 that you've never done before?
I walked the "Kennedy Mars" which is 50 miles (80 kms) on one day.
2. Did you keep your new years' resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
Probably not, since I didn't do too well at college. For next year I only have one resolution, which is living healthier.
3. Did anyone close to you give birth?
Nope
4. Did anyone close to you die?
Yes, my aunt Liesbeth
5. What countries did you visit?
U.S.A.
6. What would you like to have in 2006 that you lacked in 2005?
Having more perseverance.
7. What date from 2005 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
Uhhm, probably the 24th of August, because I arrived back home after having spend the summer at camp in the U.S.A. It was very emotional due to several reasons, such as seeing my parents again after seven and a half weeks, all the stress of the summer and realizing I would not see some really great friends for a long time.
8. What was your biggest achievement(s) of the year?
walking the "Kennedy Mars" within 15 hours.
9. What was your biggest failure?
Having to switch colleges.
10. Did you suffer illness or injury?
No, not really.
11. What was the best thing you bought?
My two Lori McKenna cd's.
12. Whose behavior merited celebration?
Diana's, because she stood up for her rights when she was fired for no good reason.
13. Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed?
Our Prime Minister's, because of his right-wing policy.
14. Where did most of your money go?
Untill June 2005 rent, but after that it's a tight race between going out, cd's and books.
15. What did you get really, really, really excited about?
Seeing Lori McKenna perform live at the Blue Highways festival in Utrecht in April 2005.
16. What song will always remind you of 2005?
Since you've been gone by Kelly Clarkson. This was our big summer hit at Camp Silver Beach.
17. Compared to this time last year, are you:
i. happier or sadder? happier
ii. thinner or fatter? Almost the same.
iii. richer or poorer? richer.
18. What do you wish you'd done more of?
Studying.
19. What do you wish you'd done less of?
Watching TV.
20. How have you spent Christmas?
At home with my mom and dad. Going to church at Christmas evening and unwrapping presents.
22. Did you fall in love in 2005?
Yes. She was also a counselor at camp.
23. How many one-night stands?
Not really, but I had a summer romance at camp.
24. What was your favorite TV program?
All the Formula 1 Grand Prix'.
25. Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year?
Yes, Dan Credle. The boss at camp.
26. What was the best book you read?
Than I must say Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince, but The Plot Against America by Philip Roth was also very good.
27. What was your greatest musical discovery?
Lori McKenna by far!!!
28. What did you want and get?
A part-time job next to my study.
29. What did you want and not get?
A relationship? Damn, gotta keep looking!
30. What was your favorite film of this year?
It's not a film of this year, but the best film I saw this year was The Thin Red Line.
31. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
On January 6th 2005 I turned 23. I went to a bar with some friends, nothing special.
32. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
It's corny, but having a relationship would have definitely made my year more complete.
33. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2005?
My what?
34. What kept you sane?
Teaching. It is so refreshing to teach pupils between 13-15 years old. They keep you young. Not that I'm that old, but still.
35. What drove you crazy?
My bosses at camp, Dan Credle and Andy Ballard.
36. What political issue stirred you the most?
So many, but I guess the whole "us & them" (Dutch-Muslim) issue in the Netherlands is top of the list.
37. Who did you miss?
When I was in the States: My mom and dad and my four best friends.
38. Who was the best new person you met?
Anastasia, Jason, Matt(N. Carolina)Rice, Matt Sewell, Elaine and Ouafa.
39. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2005.
Do not rely on subtlety. Sometimes you just need to go for it, whatever it takes.
40. Quote a song lyric that sums up your year:
I don't know if it completely sums up my year, but it made a lasting impression on me.
"Why don't we open up
Knowing that we all falter
And when will we learn
To reach out for each other"
Falter by Lori McKenna.