End Of Year Memes
(yes I know I'm late!)
Gacked from various places around my flist.
01. What did you do in 2008 that you’d never done before?
Did a course that involved learning how to give beauty treatments like facials and manicures. Definitely not in my future career plans but it was fun.
02. Did you keep your New Years’ resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
Yes to the first, no to the second.
03. Did anyone close to you give birth?
Not this year.
04. Did anyone close to you die?
Not this year.
05. What countries did you visit?
None except for a few places round Australia.
06. What would you like to have in 2009 that you lacked in 2008?
Willpower. For many things.
07. What date from 2008 will remain etched upon your memory?
My birthday, Septemger 27, is always memorable. There are others for reasons I will not go into here. The memories are more than enough.
08. What was your biggest achievement of the year?
Realising that I could stand on my own two feet about certain things.
09. What was your biggest failure?
Hurting people unintentionally.
10. Did you suffer illness or injury?
Only the usual winter cold (only one this year! Yay!) and I had a nasty stomach bug not long after but that was all this year. Oh and the summer cold way back.
11. What was the best thing you bought?
Some Are You Being Served? DVDs. I love that show and it is even funnier than I remembered!
12. Whose behaviour merited celebration?
Several of my friends. My mum and dad are always great. My brother and sister-in-law for personal reasons.
13. Whose behaviour made you appalled and depressed?
John Howard.
14. Where did most of your money go?
DVDs, CDs, other media junk. Well, and bills but they aren't interesting.
15. What did you get really, really, really excited about?
Several things on DVD - I am a media geek.
16. What song/album will always remind you of 2008?
Four Minutes - Madonna, Justin Timberlake and Timbaland (however they are actually credited)
17. Compared to this time last year, are you:
1. happier or sadder? Happier
2. thinner or fatter? About the same. My clothes still fit at least ;)
3. richer or poorer? About the same.
18. What do you wish you’d done more of?
Standing up for myself.
19. What do you wish you’d done less of?
Stressed out over things I couldn't change. They even ended up hurting less than I thought they would in the end. Go figure.
20. How will you be spending Christmas?
Spent it with my family who were visiting. We had Christmas night tea at another relative's farm, it was so lovely and quiet out there.
21. Who did you spend the most time on the phone with?
Mum and Dad, Margret.
22. Did you fall in love in 2008?
No.
23. How many one night stands in this last year?
None.
24. What was your favourite TV programme?
Doctor Who and Torchwood. Cold Case. 30 Rock. Brothers & Sisters. Dirty Sexy Money.
25. Do you hate anyone now that you didn’t hate this time last year?
Hell yes, and that is all I am saying in public.
26. What was the best book(s) you read?
Anything Goes, John Barrowman.
27. What was your greatest musical discovery?
I don't think I made any major new musical discoveries in 2008. I did renew my love for John Barrowman with every CD of his I played though ;)
28. What did you want and get?
Twin Peaks on DVD.
29. What did you want and not get?
Broadband net access. It'll happen someday. I keep getting told that.
30. What were your favourite films of this year?
Mamma Mia, and I liked Baby Mama too (I love Tina Fey).
31. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
Had Chinese and watched The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe on DVD. It was more fun than it sounds!
32. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
To have had a little bit more money. Just a little.
33. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2008?
Comfortable! Of course that's my personal fashion concept for like twenty years ;)
34. What kept you sane?
My family and friends, as always.
35. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
John Simm, John Barrowman, Burn Gorman, David Morrissey and Philip Glenister. For girls, Gwyneth Paltrow, Sophia Myles, Anne Hathaway, Eve Myles and Alexandra Moen.
36. What political issue stirred you the most?
Anything that said women weren't equal citizens.
37. Who did you miss?
Everyone I didn't see in person.
38. Who was the best new person you met?
I couldn't possibly pick just one if I tried.
39. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2008.
Be true to yourself.
40. Quote a song lyric that sums up your year?
My world revolved around you
Every word was a promise I was hanging on
Swept up inside a whirlwind
I just couldn't see the end
'Till you were gone
Oh, I thought I would fall apart
With shattered dreams and a broken heart
Scrambling in the dark
How was I to know
That I'd be okay
Thought I'd lose it all when you walked away
How was I to know
I would be this strong
I had what it takes all along
How was I to know
What I was so afraid of
Turned out to be my freedom in disguise
Now I know what I'm made of
Guess it just took some time to realize
Oh, I was blind, I couldn't tell
Put too much faith in someone else
I gave up on myself
How Was I To Know? - Reba McEntire.
How old did you become?
39 (yes, forty this year)
Did you have a party?
No, just the abovementioned Chinese and DVD.
Which was your favourite month?
September - I was feeling stronger emotionally then.
Which was your worst month?
June - sick and other reasons.
Have you made a new best friend?
No.
Have you fallen in Love?
No
Have you done something you regret?
Yes
Did you not do something you wished you did?
No, actually.
Did you wish for something that came true?
No.
Did a best mate help you out?
Several times :)
Did you get in a lot of trouble?
Some, some I brought on myself too.
Did you hurt a friend?
Yes, unfortunately. I'm lucky that we've been able to talk again and are rebuilding, slowly.
Did a friend hurt you?
Yes. Though I'm not sure they were ever a friend. Still, as I thought it... it was true.
Where you in a car accident?
No.
Did a close relative die?
No.
Did you move school?
No.
Did you sleep in the same bed as the opposite sex?
No.
Did you get really drunk that you passed out?
No, I didn't get really drunk at all. Had a couple of glasses of wine here and there ;)
Did you wanna say something to some one, but didnt because you were to scared?
Yes but I eventually said it anyway. It turned out for the best to have said it.
Did you cry for no reason?
Yes
Did you dye your hair?
No.
Did you break any rules?
A few ;)
Did you get asked by a randomer to give you something?
No.
If you could replay 2008 again, would you? (And not change things).
No way in the wide world. Just. Really no.
Overall was 2008 a good year or a bad year? Out of 10? (1 worst )
7. The bad was really bad but the good mostly outweighed it.
Is 2009....
Going to be better than 2008?
If it's in my power? Hell yes.
In 2009....
How old are you going to be when its your birthday?
40. I'll be old! ;)
Are you going to move school?
No.
Are You Going To Look For A New Relationship?
Not really but if it happens I'm open. Ish.
Do you wanna do something different?
Yes.
Are you gonna be a better person?
In the ways I can control, yes.
Your gonna become a year older, looking forward to it?
Yes, actually.
Are you going to go on holiday?
Nothing planned as yet.
1-Did you kiss anyone?
No. Well, relatives...
2-Did you reject anyone?
No.
3-Are you going to kiss someone when the ball drops?
No actually, I ended up alone. Not upset about it either.
4-Did you lose any friends?
Yes
5-Did you gain any friends?
Yes
6-Did you do something new?
Stretched some writing muscles.
8-Did you change?
Yes.
9-Are you happy with the year over all?
Mostly. There are so many things I would change but it's all what makes me me, isn't it?
10-Whats the funniest thing that you did?
I... can't actually remember. So there must not have been anything hugely funny or I don't remember it.
11-Did you fall in or out of love?
Not this year.
12-Are you happy the years almost over?
I am happy it is over, yes.
13-Are you going to change something about yourself next year?
I always strive for change. And yes, in general.
14-Do you think 2009 will be a better year then 2008?
So far it's better already.
20-Did you go on a summer vacation?
Yes. There were issues but I mostly enjoyed it. That's a positive.
21-Did you lie to your parents?
Once or twice, mostly white lies (ie, they asked had I done something, I said yes, but I hadn't, then I dashed around getting it done ;)).
22-Did you get into a fight?
No.
23-Did you leave the country?
No.
24-Did u have a good birthday?
Overall, yes. Quiet but good.
25-Did anyone in your family get married?
Not this year.
26-Do you think you grew?
No.
27-Did you dye your hair?
Not this year.
28-Who do you think you were on the phone with the most?
Mum and Dad, Margret.
29- What do you drink the most?
Water.
34-Did you change your LJ layout at least 8 times?
No. Not even once I don't think.
35-Did you change your profile over 10 times?
No.
36-Did you change your default icon at least 20 times?
No... I am rather boring with that.
37-Did you get a tattoo?
No. Nor do I want one.
38-Did you vote?
Yes.
39-Are you going to make a new years resolution?
I have, several. Hopefully I can keep them and make them happen :)
40. Did you stick to your new years resolution from last year?
Some. Not as many as I wanted to.
41. Think you'll date someone in 2009?
Possibly.
42. Where will you be when the ball drops?
I was in the kitchen at Kate's. With my vodka, lime and soda *g*.
43. Do you think you will make new friends in 2009?
Possibly.
44. Are you hoping to meet someone special in 2009?
It would be nice.
45. How do you feel, another year has passed you by?
Okay. Life is a godo thing, in general.
1) Was 2008 a good year for you?
It wasn't one of my best but there have been worse as well.
2) What was your favorite moment of the year?
Knowing I could handle even the most seemingly insurmountable difficulties that came up.
3) What was your least favorite moment of the year?
When I realised that I was going to have to be the one to say something to end a particular relationship (non romantic). And yet it was a good thing in the end.
4) Where were you when 2008 began?
I was at home that NYE. And wanted to be.
5) Who were you with?
Alone. In a good way.
6) Where will you be when 2008 ends?
Kate's kitchen with vodka, lime and soda. It was surprisingly good.
7) Who will you be with when 2008 ends?
Alone. And it is okay.
8) Did you keep your new years resolution of 2008?
Some yes, some no.
9) Do you have a new years resolution for 2009?
A cople and I'm trying to keep them. So far, so good.
10) Did you fall in love in 2008?
No. But it is okay.
11) If yes, with who?
12) If yes, do they know?
14) Do you regret it?
N/A.
15) Did you breakup with anyone in 2008?
Not in the romantic sense. Yes in others.
16) Did you make any new friends in 2008?
Yes. Some.
17) Who are your favorite new friends?
I like them all - I couldn't choose one.
18) What was your favorite month of 2008?
September.
19) Did you travel outside of the UK in 2008? (am presuming this is "your country" as I got this one from RedFiona in the UK)
No.
20) How many different states did you travel to in 2008?
I travelled to Queensland.
21) Did you lose anybody close to you in 2008?
Not this year.
22) Did you miss anybody in the past year?
Several people.
23) What was your favorite movie that you saw in 2008?
Mamma Mia! And Baby Mama for the aforementioned Tina Fey love.
24) What was your favorite song from 2008?
I actually really liked Celine Dion's Taking Chances.
25) What was your favorite record from 2008?
Though I have not got it - Celine Dion's new album. See below.
26) How many concerts did you see in 2008?
Celine Dion in Sydney.
27) Did you have a favorite concert in 2008?
Well, see above ;)
28) Did you drink a lot of alcohol in 2008?
No, actually.
29) Did you do a lot of drugs in 2008?
None.
30) How many people did you sleep with in 2008?
Also none.
31) Did you do anything you are ashamed of this year?
Yes but I am moving on.
33) What was the worst lie someone told you in 2008?
That they wanted my company when they really didn't.
34) Did you treat somebody badly in 2008?
Yes. I am very sorry about it. They know who they are.
35) Did somebody treat you badly in 2008?
Yes. The person mentioned above.
36) How much money did you spend in 2008?
A bit more than I should have, a bit less than I'd have liked to.
37) What was your proudest moment of 2008?
Realising I was strong enough to handle the worst case scenario. Which turned out to be the best case in the end.
38) What was your most embarrassing moment of 2008?
Nearly fainting when a Daniel Jones called work. No, it wasn't that one. Mind you it also wasn't the one who'd called before. So I am allowed to be a fangirl and make a mistake.
39) If you could go back in time to any moment of 2008 and change something, what would it be?
I'd change when I ended the relationship (non romantic) that I ended. There was a very long time of limbo that wasn't completely necessary, though I suppose I needed the time to get up the courage to say something. Still, in an Ideal World, I'd have said it earlier.
40) What are your plans for 2009?
Keeping on being who I am and making as many positive changes as I can. Letting the negative be a learning experience.
1) Where did you begin 2008?
I was at home that NYE. And wanted to be.
2) What was your status on Valentine's Day?
Single.
3) Were you in school (anytime this year)?
I did courses, not sure it's the definition of "in school".
4) How did you earn your money?
Typing. Other stuff, but there is always a lot of typing.
5) Did you have to go to the hospital?
No.
6) Did you have any encounters with the police?
No.
7) Where did you go on holiday?
I went to Queensland, and to Sydney a couple times too.
8) What did you purchase that was over $1000?
My holiday to Queensland including spending money.
9) Did you know anybody who got married?
Not this year.
10) Did you meet anyone famous?
Not this year.
11) Best book you read this year?
John Barrowman's autobiography, "Anything Goes".
12) Did you move anywhere?
No.
13) What concerts did you go to?
Celine Dion - wonderful.
14) Best purchase of the year?
DVDs - Torchwood S2 and Twin Peaks.
15) Are you registered to vote?
It's compulsory when you're 18 here. So yes.
16) Who did you want to win Big Brother?
I do not care a toss about that show or anyone or anything associated with it. So I did not care.
17) Where do you live now?
Australia.
18) Describe your birthday.
Quiet, low-key, but fun.
19) What's one thing you thought you'd never do but did in 2008?
Had a flight I was flying on cancelled. I honestly never thought that would happen to me! I don't know why, I just never thought it would.
20) What has been your favorite moment?
When I knew I was strong enough to handle anything that came along.
21) What's something you learned about yourself?
That there are certain things up with which I will not put, from anyone.
22) Any new additions to your family?
Not this year.
23) What was your best month?
September. It almost always is.
24) What music will you remember 2008 by?
Celine Dion's. And Lou Reed's.
25) Who has been your best drinking buddy?
Haven't been drinking, really. But I do like coffee with Margret so that'll be it.
26) Made new friends?
A few.
27) Best new friend?
No choosing.
28) Favorite Night out?
Celine Dion concert. It was great!
I can't believe I finally got to the end of these. Now for the year's fic wrap-up and then the Association Meme! No, not today. In order!