[the survey]
You should be used to this, eh?
1. What did you do in 2006 that you'd never done before? Saw pictures of my ovaries. Rented a cabin and hiked up a mountain. Went on a completely solo vacation - saw Savannah! Went inside a cave system. Found a blimp hangar.
2. Did you keep your new years' resolutions, and will you make more for next year? The resolution was to be vegan for a month… I almost made it. I feel okay about it. This year’s resolution will be to get myself back in proper order physically. And to stick with things that matter even if they’re really difficult.
3. Did anyone close to you give birth? Yes, my cousin Teresa had a baby.
4. Did anyone close to you die? Yes, my uncle Jimmy.
5. What countries did you visit? The countries of New Jersey, DC, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia.
6. What would you like to have in 2007 that you lacked in 2006? More adventures… not that I lacked any in ’06, but more could never hurt, right?
7. What date from 2006 will remain etched upon your memory, and why? May 5 because it was the worst road trip of my life, but it ended up bringing me to one of the most awesome vacations ever. The cabin shall become a tradition, my friends. I’ll also say that the night of tres Halloween parties was pretty awesome as well. Hey there, little red.
8. What was your biggest achievement of the year? Being able to help my mom out of a pretty big jam. Handling lots of crazy medical stuff with relative sanity. Keeping my general crazy in check.
9. What was your biggest failure? I’m sort of broke right now. But it’s Christmas, so oh well. I should also re-join the Y.
10. Did you suffer illness or injury? Busted up some limbs at Crabtree Falls - just be aware, river rocks are slippery, guys. Spent some time in the Maryview ER followed by a little surgery. It’s okay-ish now, though. Oh, and I had a prolonged cold after Halloween due to passing it back and forth with another ill party.
11. What was the best thing you bought? Cabin rental. Oh, and I splurged on a really fancy dinner for myself on my first night in Savannah - it was awesome!
12. Whose behavior merited celebration? Angie for putting up with me 5 days a week, 8 hours a day. I’m a full-time job.
13. Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed? Everyone who didn’t vote or who voted for the marriage amendment.
14. Where did most of your money go? Bills, good food, toys (bikes) and adventure.
15. What did you get really, really, really excited about? Cabins and bonfires and river exploration in the dark (and under the influence). New music. Spelunking. “What is that huge thing over there, let’s go find it!” -Blimp hangar. Savannah being the most beautiful city ever. Unplanned late-night journeys. Halloween parties and subsequent rides home. Napping and drooling on a shoulder only to later be laughed at. My Christmas party date and funtimes. I get excited about lots of things.
16. What song will always remind you of 2006? Gravel Road by William Elliot Whitmore
17. Compared to this time last year, are you:
i. happier or sadder? Happier!
ii. thinner or fatter? Same-ish
iii. richer or poorer? Same-ish
19. What do you wish you'd done less of? Not talking to good friends for relatively silly reasons. Being sick.
20. How will you be spending Christmas? Same - Mom’s for breakfast, bro’s for dinner.
22. Did you fall in love in 2006? With Angie. And more so than ever with John.
23. How many one-night stands? A lady never tells. (If the answer were none I’d probably have just said it, eh?)
24. What was your favorite TV program? Project Runway - Jeffrey yes!!!
25. Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year? Nah.
26. What was the best book you read? For One More Day by Mitch Albom.
27. What was your greatest musical discovery? William Elliot Whitmore, GET ON THAT.
28. What did you want and get? Adventures. Great times with friends. Exciting times for my heart. New musical amazement. And a Razor!
29. What did you want and not get? A pony.
30. What was your favorite film of this year? I could totally win Little Miss Sunshine.
31. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you? 25. We deep-fried things that should never be deep-fried (Kate’s fault), then I ate them. Then later I puked off Janel’s balcony! Sorry Janel’s downstairs neighbors! Thanks Janel! <3
32.What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying? Winning the lottery?
33. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2006? Match when I have to. Oh, I’ve also re-discovered tights. And red shoes!
34. What kept you sane? Friends. Having fun at work (2 hour lunches!). Copious amounts of fake blood.
35. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most? Colbert ’08!
36. What political issue stirred you the most? Democrats winning but gay marriage losing.
37. Who did you miss? My dears in other parts of the US and the WORLD.
38. Who was the best new person you met? I’ve met lots of good people through work. New friends through friends. And of course, the D.
39. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2006. River rocks are slippery and clumsy people should not try to walk on them. Also, do not hike up 2-mile trails on mountains without any supplies. It is a long walk.
40. Quote a song lyric that sums up your year. “Life’s mysteries unravel when my tires hit that gravel, and I leave the paved world far behind.”
1. What did you do in 2006 that you'd never done before? Saw pictures of my ovaries. Rented a cabin and hiked up a mountain. Went on a completely solo vacation - saw Savannah! Went inside a cave system. Found a blimp hangar.
2. Did you keep your new years' resolutions, and will you make more for next year? The resolution was to be vegan for a month… I almost made it. I feel okay about it. This year’s resolution will be to get myself back in proper order physically. And to stick with things that matter even if they’re really difficult.
3. Did anyone close to you give birth? Yes, my cousin Teresa had a baby.
4. Did anyone close to you die? Yes, my uncle Jimmy.
5. What countries did you visit? The countries of New Jersey, DC, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia.
6. What would you like to have in 2007 that you lacked in 2006? More adventures… not that I lacked any in ’06, but more could never hurt, right?
7. What date from 2006 will remain etched upon your memory, and why? May 5 because it was the worst road trip of my life, but it ended up bringing me to one of the most awesome vacations ever. The cabin shall become a tradition, my friends. I’ll also say that the night of tres Halloween parties was pretty awesome as well. Hey there, little red.
8. What was your biggest achievement of the year? Being able to help my mom out of a pretty big jam. Handling lots of crazy medical stuff with relative sanity. Keeping my general crazy in check.
9. What was your biggest failure? I’m sort of broke right now. But it’s Christmas, so oh well. I should also re-join the Y.
10. Did you suffer illness or injury? Busted up some limbs at Crabtree Falls - just be aware, river rocks are slippery, guys. Spent some time in the Maryview ER followed by a little surgery. It’s okay-ish now, though. Oh, and I had a prolonged cold after Halloween due to passing it back and forth with another ill party.
11. What was the best thing you bought? Cabin rental. Oh, and I splurged on a really fancy dinner for myself on my first night in Savannah - it was awesome!
12. Whose behavior merited celebration? Angie for putting up with me 5 days a week, 8 hours a day. I’m a full-time job.
13. Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed? Everyone who didn’t vote or who voted for the marriage amendment.
14. Where did most of your money go? Bills, good food, toys (bikes) and adventure.
15. What did you get really, really, really excited about? Cabins and bonfires and river exploration in the dark (and under the influence). New music. Spelunking. “What is that huge thing over there, let’s go find it!” -Blimp hangar. Savannah being the most beautiful city ever. Unplanned late-night journeys. Halloween parties and subsequent rides home. Napping and drooling on a shoulder only to later be laughed at. My Christmas party date and funtimes. I get excited about lots of things.
16. What song will always remind you of 2006? Gravel Road by William Elliot Whitmore
17. Compared to this time last year, are you:
i. happier or sadder? Happier!
ii. thinner or fatter? Same-ish
iii. richer or poorer? Same-ish
19. What do you wish you'd done less of? Not talking to good friends for relatively silly reasons. Being sick.
20. How will you be spending Christmas? Same - Mom’s for breakfast, bro’s for dinner.
22. Did you fall in love in 2006? With Angie. And more so than ever with John.
23. How many one-night stands? A lady never tells. (If the answer were none I’d probably have just said it, eh?)
24. What was your favorite TV program? Project Runway - Jeffrey yes!!!
25. Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year? Nah.
26. What was the best book you read? For One More Day by Mitch Albom.
27. What was your greatest musical discovery? William Elliot Whitmore, GET ON THAT.
28. What did you want and get? Adventures. Great times with friends. Exciting times for my heart. New musical amazement. And a Razor!
29. What did you want and not get? A pony.
30. What was your favorite film of this year? I could totally win Little Miss Sunshine.
31. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you? 25. We deep-fried things that should never be deep-fried (Kate’s fault), then I ate them. Then later I puked off Janel’s balcony! Sorry Janel’s downstairs neighbors! Thanks Janel! <3
32.What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying? Winning the lottery?
33. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2006? Match when I have to. Oh, I’ve also re-discovered tights. And red shoes!
34. What kept you sane? Friends. Having fun at work (2 hour lunches!). Copious amounts of fake blood.
35. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most? Colbert ’08!
36. What political issue stirred you the most? Democrats winning but gay marriage losing.
37. Who did you miss? My dears in other parts of the US and the WORLD.
38. Who was the best new person you met? I’ve met lots of good people through work. New friends through friends. And of course, the D.
39. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2006. River rocks are slippery and clumsy people should not try to walk on them. Also, do not hike up 2-mile trails on mountains without any supplies. It is a long walk.
40. Quote a song lyric that sums up your year. “Life’s mysteries unravel when my tires hit that gravel, and I leave the paved world far behind.”