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[1.] What did you do in 2007 that you have never done before?
had a real relationship, driving with a permit, lots of stuff
[2.] Did you keep all of last years resolutions?
yes, I broke to out-rounds in a speech and debate tournament, and I did something else too.
[3.] Have you any resolutions for next year?
[This question sounds British-ly worded]. Trophy in speech, and good role in Drama 7-8 play in the spring. I’m so excited to be taking drama next semester.
[4.] What countries did you visit?
none, I’ve still never been out of the country
[5.] What would you like to have in 2008 that you didn't have in 2007?
more independence, which I’ll obviously have in college
[6.] What date in 2007 will remain etched in your memory?
October 21st
[7.] What was your biggest achievement of the year?
see #2
[8.] What was your biggest failure?
I don’t think I really had a big failure
[9.] Did you suffer any illness or injury?
I was sick for like 5 days in February, that’s it…I don’t get sick.
[10.] What was the best thing you bought?
new ipod yesterday
[11.] Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed?
appalled - the ex girlfriend. Depressed- my dad.
[12.] Where did most of your money go?
going out with friends, presents, clothes
[13.] What did you get really really really excited about?
HARRY POTTER!
[14.] What songs will always remind you of 2007?
I’m Ready, Take Me or Leave Me
[15.] Compared to this time last year are you :
[A] Fatter or thinner? Thinner?
[B] Happier or sadder? Definitely happier
[C] Richer or poorer? I think poorer.
[16.] What do you wish you'd done more of?
hanging out with Carolyn Alvarez!
[17.] What do you wish you'd done less of?
Worrying
[18.] How did you spend Christmas?
with my dad’s side of the family
[19.] Which LJ users did you meet for the first time?
I know my lj friends in real life.
[20.] Did you fall in love in 2007?
no.
[21.] How many one night stands?
none.
[22] What was your favourite TV show?
I still love Gilmore Girls, even though it’s over. My favourite guilty pleasure embarrassed-I-like-it show was A Shot at Love with Tila Tequila xD
[23.] Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year?
I don't really hate anyone
[24.] What was/were the best books you read?
Perks of Being a Wallflower, Youth in Revolt, Uglies. I’m currently reading The Post Birthday World, which is turning out to be pretty good.
[25.] What was your greatest musical discovery?
The Spill Canvas, The Long Blondes, The Fratellis, The Thermals
[26.] What did you want and get?
a girlfriend!
[27.] What did you want and not get?
a trophy for speech
[28.] What was your favourite film this year?
Rocket Science, Juno, Sweeney Todd
[29.] What did you do on your birthday and how old were you?
I was 17 and went to Carlos O’Brien’s with Carolyn and then we saw Blades of Glory
[30.] What one thing would have made your year more satisfying?
my dad not being ridiculous, getting my license, relationship lasting longer than 3 months
[31.] How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2007?
I got more casual, followed trends less
[32.] What kept you sane?
me, some of my friends
[33.] Which celebrity did you fancy the most?
ohhhhh keira knightley. Especially in domino.
[34.] Which political issue stirred you the most?
gay rights, abortion, nuclear war, Darfur, the death penalty, censorship, immigration. So basically everything. I love politics.
[35.] Who did you miss?
Carolyn!
[36.] Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned this year?
to stand up for myself, some people are never going to change.
This year...
I feel like I've grown up so much. I'm so fucking ready to go to college, but at the same time I am really enjoying senior year. I say every school year's better than the one before, but it's true. I feel completely independent from some of my closest friends, which doesn't mean I don't care, but it does mean things don't get to me the way they used to. I honestly do not give a shit about whether or not someone decides to be my friend or not. I haven’t put up with anyone's crap this year. I haven’t allowed myself to be censored and I haven’t allowed myself to be entered in some stupid competition.
Part of it feels weird, though, because I feel like I should be, say, crying after a fight or something. On one level it seems less human, or something, to not be as attached, but it's really not that. It’s not apathy, though, it’s actually more like weeding everything out to make room for what’s sincere. I haven't kept you in my life if I know we're not going to keep in touch after graduation.
I've gotten closer to some really quality people this year. I feel like I can be completely myself, and I feel like I understand things so clearly when I'm around them.
I think some of this was coming out...completely, not just a few people. I could be real, I could enjoy having a girlfriend. Even though it didn't last, I don't regret a fucking second of it.
Maybe I'll be a wreck at graduation. Who knows. But I'm so ready to move beyond the cliques and deja vous conversations and things we have issues with but constantly dance around.