[Play] Better Late Than Never, Probably

[jhaelan]

Sadly over the cusp of 2013 by virtue of being out of internets, however: 2013 in review!

1. What did you do in 2012 that you'd never done before? Tweeted
2. Did you keep your new years' resolutions, and will you make more for next year? No
3. Did anyone close to you give birth? Other best friend
4. Did anyone close to you die? Thankfully not
5. What countries did you visit? Thailand, Scotland, Poland, Spain
6. What would you like to have in 2013 that you lacked in 2012? Actual focus on the previously mentioned business
7. What date from 2012 will remain etched upon your memory, and why? Returning to the UK on 6th February and and Mwarriage on 17th June
8. What was your biggest achievement of the year? Juggling relocation - new home, new role - and wedding prep
9. What was your biggest failure? Failure to recalibrate and reintegrate
10. Did you suffer illness or injury? Yes, the Chest Infection of Gnarly Doom
11. What was the best thing you bought? Ring
12. Whose behavior merited celebration? Numerous people on the internet, in a surprisingly positive trend
13. Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed? Bosses
14. Where did most of your money go? Mwarriage, relocation costs
15. What did you get really, really, really excited about? Returning home, plans for 17th June
16. What song will always remind you of 2012? Gangnam Style
17. Compared to this time last year, are you:
    • Happier or sadder? Happier :)
    • Thinner or fatter? Thinner!
    • Richer or poorer? Poorer
18. What do you wish you'd done more of? Exercise and blogging
19. What do you wish you'd done less of? Unplanned excess
20. How will you be spending Christmas? In-laws
21. Did you fall in love in 2012? Further
22. How many one-night stands? None
23. What was your favorite TV program? Big Bang Theory
24. Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year? No
25. What was the best book you read? The Windup Girl by Paolo Bacigalupi
26. What was your greatest musical discovery? Abney Park
27. What did you want and get? Decent commute, shiny digs
28. What did you want and not get? 3D Printer
29. What was your favorite film of this year? Seeking a Friend for the End of the World
30. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you? Cabaret with friends; I was 35
31. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying? Decisiveness
32. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2012? Struggling
33. What kept you sane? G
34. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most? Normally tend to fancy people I know
35. What political issue stirred you the most? Re-election
36. Who did you miss? Singaporeans
37. Who was the best new person you met? Anders
38. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2012: Carpe Diem (regards some specific foci)
39. Quote a song lyric that sums up your year: "Beautiful, loveable
    Yes you, hey, yes you, hey
    Beautiful, loveable
    Yes you, hey, yes you, hey"
    

Past exploits from: 2003, 2004. 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011