2008 Review Meme
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2008 review
1. What did you do in 2008 that you'd never done before?
Post an entry on my LJ and like Laura experience an earthquake which was frightening!
2. Did you keep your New Years' resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
I don't normally make them. I think next year I've got to become more spontanious and take more chances. Stop worrying about what people think.
3. Did anyone close to you give birth?
No
4. Did anyone close to you die?
My uncle
5. What countries did you visit?
Italy in august
6. What would you like to have in 2009 that you lacked in 2008?
Enough money to travel more (and maybe sex!)
7. What date from 2008 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
Can't think of any
8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?
Nothing much.....maybe getting a few more skills on the computer
9. What was your biggest failure?
Not going for what I want
10. Did you suffer illness or injury?
Not really
What was the best thing you bought?
My large LCD TV and HD satellite box
12. Whose behaviour merited celebration?
Can't think of any
13. Whose behaviour made you appalled and depressed?
My manager at work but it's always the same
14. Where did most of your money go?
Gas bills, the cats and food
15. What did you get really, really, really excited about?
Having my first holiday in 10 years to Italy
16. What song(s) will always remind you of 2008?
Hard to say really but maybe 'Chasing Pavements'- Adele
17. Compared to this time last year, are you:
i. happier or sadder? Happier
ii. thinner or fatter? Thinner up top but about the same below, lol
iii. richer or poorer? Poorer in monetry terms but richer in a friends way.
18. What do you wish you'd done more of?
Exercising and travelling
19. What do you wish you'd done less of?
Spending and eating
20. How will you be spending/did you spend Christmas?
With my cousin and his family
22. Did you fall in love in 2008?
No
23. How many one-night stands?
None
24. What was your favourite TV program?
Lost
25. Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year?
Well my boss but that has been a long time
26. What was the best book you read?
I don't read books but my hairdresser insisted i read a book she had. It's called 'Sleeping Around' by Catherine Townsend. It's a true story and i wonder if she is trying to incourage me! I got about a third of the way through and that was about 3 months ago, lol.
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27. What was your greatest musical discovery?
Can't think of one
28. What did you want and get?
Sunshine in Italy!
29. What did you want and not get?
A new kitchen
30. What was your favorite film of this year?
Probably Mamma Mia though I enjoyed Quantum of Solace too
31. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
Just went to a friends for something to eat and a drink
32. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
Winning the lottery or having sex, lol
33. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2008?
Lacking!! Always wear pants to work! At home I just like something casual and jeans are a favourite.
34. What kept you sane?
Internet and Internet friends
35. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
Matthew Fox, Daniel Craig, Julian McMahon.
36. What political issue stirred you the most?
Not into politics, but I guess the cost of living.
37. Who did you miss?
.My parents
38. Who was the best new person you met?
Several of my LJ friends
39. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2008
Enjoy life as much as possible and try new things
40. Quote a song lyric that sums up your year.
Can't think of one