2008 recap
1. What did you do in 2008 that you'd never done before?
Visited Hawaii/Japan/China, taught 2 design workshops, successfully cooked some good dishes on my own, brought Dr. Medina to Google, picked up some new UI design skillz, got deeper into yoga and rock climbing.
2. Did you keep your new years' resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
I actually failed miserably. It was to work on music. Oh well, let's carry it over to 2009! Also, be BOLDER in all aspects of life. Oh and one more: read more books.
3. Did anyone close to you give birth?
Wow, you guys were popping 'em out left and right this year. Big ups to Hez, Optic, Jaclyn, and Bob's babes!
4. Did anyone close to you die?
Nope, whew.
5. What countries did you visit?
Already answered this, so I'll change it to "Where would you like to visit in '09?" In order:
Somewhere in South America, Spain, UK (dubstep vacation to the max), Turkey, Iran.
6. What would you like to have in 2009 that you lacked in 2008?
-- more bay area excursions
-- more creative outlets
-- more FOCUS
7. What date from 2008 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
Every day that I was in Asia. I'll explain later.
8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?
Getting over to Asia.
9. What was your biggest failure?
See #2.
10. Did you suffer illness or injury?
My knee didn't worsen or improve, but I at least know exactly what makes it feel worse (keeping it bent for long periods of time) and what makes it better (yoga).
11. What was the best thing you bought?
iPhone was pretty great... many, many, many wonderful records from Aquarius and in Asia.
12. Whose behavior merited celebration?
All of you for getting Obama in there. Donte for continuing to have my back (real talk) and making like 5 trips up to SF. My folks, handful of great coworkers, Chi-City, and all my other friends wherever you are!
13. Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed?
McCain for picking Pailn, seriously, WTF. All enemies of human rights around the world.
14. Where did most of your money go?
MUSIC, as usual.
15. What did you get really, really, really excited about?
The election was pretty damn amazing (election night in particular). My trip to Asia. Seeing Benga & Skream kill it.
16. What song will always remind you of 2008?
John Maus - "My Whole Worlds Coming Apart"
17. Compared to this time last year, are you happier or sadder?
Hmm, I think about the same, although I'm more filled with optimism about the coming year than last year.
ii. thinner or fatter?
Same, I swear, since high school, no matter what I do, I'm within a +/- 4 pound range.
iii. richer or poorer?
No complaints, although, I should really learn more about investing.
18. What do you wish you'd done more of?
Nothing.
19. What do you wish you'd done less of?
Hesitating.
20. How will you spend Christmas?
Spent it with my folks in Houston as usual... t'was nice.
22. Did you fall in love in 2008?
With songs and places, yes.
23. How many one night stands?
Too many to count, as a matter of fact, it's night time outside and I'm standing right now!
24. What was your favorite TV program?
Planet Earth on Blu-Ray and the Daily Show. It used to be Heroes, but it's total ass now. Looking forward to watching Dead Set and The Wire.
25. Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year?
No one is coming to mind.
26. What was the best book you read?
"Amusing Ourselves to Death" by Neil Postman. Been meaning to post about it for awhile now... perhaps someday. Read it.
27. What was your greatest musical discovery?
John Maus. Everything I picked up in Asia, especially Perfume.
28. What did you want and get?
My trip.
29. What did you want and not get?
Ask me again in a few months.
30. What was your favorite film of this year?
Latcho Drom, Let the Right One In, Gegen Die Wand, Dark Knight, Santoori, Fully Flared
31. What did you do on your birthday?
I had two: In SF, thru a pizza party in my crib. In Tokyo, had a Japanese BBQ dinner with friends and coworkers... one of the best meals of my life!
32. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
Isn't it obvious?
33. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2008?
Same, but trending more towards "nicer" clothes and wearing less t-shirts.
34. What kept you sane?
Music, family, friends, music, yoga, music.
35. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
Tina Fey, she was incredible this year as Palin. Also, the redhead in Vivian Girls.
36. What political issue stirred you the most?
Human trafficking, deteriorating situation in Iran, and now, Gaza.
37. Whom did you miss?
Family, particularly those in Iran.
38. Who was the best new person you met?
Wow, so many... can't think of just one.
39. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2008.
Everyone should spend some time in China and Japan. EVERYONE.
40. BONUS YUPPIE QUESTION What were your best meals of the year?
All the amazing Sunday dinner meals at my apartment. Every time I ate at Delfina or Universal Cafe. Almost every single meal I ate in Asia... particularly the sushi bowl at Tskiji market... wow.
Onwards and upwards!
Visited Hawaii/Japan/China, taught 2 design workshops, successfully cooked some good dishes on my own, brought Dr. Medina to Google, picked up some new UI design skillz, got deeper into yoga and rock climbing.
2. Did you keep your new years' resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
I actually failed miserably. It was to work on music. Oh well, let's carry it over to 2009! Also, be BOLDER in all aspects of life. Oh and one more: read more books.
3. Did anyone close to you give birth?
Wow, you guys were popping 'em out left and right this year. Big ups to Hez, Optic, Jaclyn, and Bob's babes!
4. Did anyone close to you die?
Nope, whew.
5. What countries did you visit?
Already answered this, so I'll change it to "Where would you like to visit in '09?" In order:
Somewhere in South America, Spain, UK (dubstep vacation to the max), Turkey, Iran.
6. What would you like to have in 2009 that you lacked in 2008?
-- more bay area excursions
-- more creative outlets
-- more FOCUS
7. What date from 2008 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
Every day that I was in Asia. I'll explain later.
8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?
Getting over to Asia.
9. What was your biggest failure?
See #2.
10. Did you suffer illness or injury?
My knee didn't worsen or improve, but I at least know exactly what makes it feel worse (keeping it bent for long periods of time) and what makes it better (yoga).
11. What was the best thing you bought?
iPhone was pretty great... many, many, many wonderful records from Aquarius and in Asia.
12. Whose behavior merited celebration?
All of you for getting Obama in there. Donte for continuing to have my back (real talk) and making like 5 trips up to SF. My folks, handful of great coworkers, Chi-City, and all my other friends wherever you are!
13. Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed?
McCain for picking Pailn, seriously, WTF. All enemies of human rights around the world.
14. Where did most of your money go?
MUSIC, as usual.
15. What did you get really, really, really excited about?
The election was pretty damn amazing (election night in particular). My trip to Asia. Seeing Benga & Skream kill it.
16. What song will always remind you of 2008?
John Maus - "My Whole Worlds Coming Apart"
17. Compared to this time last year, are you happier or sadder?
Hmm, I think about the same, although I'm more filled with optimism about the coming year than last year.
ii. thinner or fatter?
Same, I swear, since high school, no matter what I do, I'm within a +/- 4 pound range.
iii. richer or poorer?
No complaints, although, I should really learn more about investing.
18. What do you wish you'd done more of?
Nothing.
19. What do you wish you'd done less of?
Hesitating.
20. How will you spend Christmas?
Spent it with my folks in Houston as usual... t'was nice.
22. Did you fall in love in 2008?
With songs and places, yes.
23. How many one night stands?
Too many to count, as a matter of fact, it's night time outside and I'm standing right now!
24. What was your favorite TV program?
Planet Earth on Blu-Ray and the Daily Show. It used to be Heroes, but it's total ass now. Looking forward to watching Dead Set and The Wire.
25. Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year?
No one is coming to mind.
26. What was the best book you read?
"Amusing Ourselves to Death" by Neil Postman. Been meaning to post about it for awhile now... perhaps someday. Read it.
27. What was your greatest musical discovery?
John Maus. Everything I picked up in Asia, especially Perfume.
28. What did you want and get?
My trip.
29. What did you want and not get?
Ask me again in a few months.
30. What was your favorite film of this year?
Latcho Drom, Let the Right One In, Gegen Die Wand, Dark Knight, Santoori, Fully Flared
31. What did you do on your birthday?
I had two: In SF, thru a pizza party in my crib. In Tokyo, had a Japanese BBQ dinner with friends and coworkers... one of the best meals of my life!
32. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
Isn't it obvious?
33. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2008?
Same, but trending more towards "nicer" clothes and wearing less t-shirts.
34. What kept you sane?
Music, family, friends, music, yoga, music.
35. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
Tina Fey, she was incredible this year as Palin. Also, the redhead in Vivian Girls.
36. What political issue stirred you the most?
Human trafficking, deteriorating situation in Iran, and now, Gaza.
37. Whom did you miss?
Family, particularly those in Iran.
38. Who was the best new person you met?
Wow, so many... can't think of just one.
39. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2008.
Everyone should spend some time in China and Japan. EVERYONE.
40. BONUS YUPPIE QUESTION What were your best meals of the year?
All the amazing Sunday dinner meals at my apartment. Every time I ate at Delfina or Universal Cafe. Almost every single meal I ate in Asia... particularly the sushi bowl at Tskiji market... wow.
Onwards and upwards!