2010 Meme!
1. What did you do in 2010 that you’d never done before?
Flew in a helicopter, went on a jet boat, had live music photos published, got to shoot a gig at the Enmore from the photo pit, traveled overseas with my parents, became an aunt, lived alone.
2. Did you keep your new year’s resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
I didn't really. I made a huge list of resolutions and then decided instead to have a year of not being very responsible and flying by the seat of my pants. Money-wise, this wasn't so great, spontaneity wise, it means I decided to go the the US in 2011!
3. Did anyone close to you give birth?
Yes! My older sister, so now I have a nephew, V!
4. Did anyone close to you die?
My high school ancient history teacher. We were maybe not close, but I greatly admired her and we stayed in touch.
5. What countries did you visit?
New Zealand!
6. What would you like to have in 2011 that you lacked in 2010?
A better savings plan, a few trips to Melbourne, less mental malaise, more sleep, more challenges, more time with the ladies I met in 2010, like Lucy, Jadey etc, and more time with the other lovely ladies I met before then, like Fiona, Meesh, Meegs and Lilla. Also, more time with family, much less time on the Internet.
7. What dates from 2010 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
January 21, the day V was born.
8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?
Getting a promotion at work, living alone and surviving and being so much less of a stress-head!
9. What was your biggest failure?
I wasn't very responsible with my money and I still don't eat very well. I need to take better care of myself! I made great inroads in a lot of areas, but I could push myself more and do better! I really need to break my sleeping habits too. That was probably my biggest failure this year.
10. Did you suffer illness or injury?
Nothing major!
11. What was the best thing you bought?
A few lenses for my camera, a gorgeous book about the history of Atmosphere and Rhymesayers, many fantastic books, and a ring in New Zealand to remember my trip. Also, I bought myself a tattoo, which I love!
12. Whose behaviour merited celebration?
My lady friends. They take amazing care of one another. Also, Jadey, for generally being one of the sweetest people I know, and one of the strongest.
13. Whose behaviour made you appalled and depressed?
On a personal note, the few men I've had a little to do with this year, but I wouldn't say I was really appalled or depressed, more...disbelieving that some people still respect others so little that they try and play nasty emotional games. But even then, I didn't take it to heart!
14. Where did most of your money go?
On superfluous stuff that I must not buy in 2011! That and rent.
15. What did you get really, really, really excited about?
V being born, my NZ trip, shooting the Eels gig and planning my trip to the States!
16. What song will always remind you of 2010?
Rubber Traits - Why?
17. Compared to this time last year, are you: (a) happier or sadder? (b) thinner or fatter? (c) richer or poorer?
(a) SO MUCH HAPPIER
(b) thinner
(c) about the same
18. What do you wish you’d done more of?
Socialising. I did it a lot, but it was mostly nights in the pub. I'd like to spend more quality time with all the rad people in my life.
19. What do you wish you’d done less of?
Spending cash on things I didn't really need
20. How will you spend Christmas?
I went to NZ with my parents. We stayed in Queenstown and it was brilliant. We had lunch at a French restaurant and it was one of the best meals I've ever had.
21. Did you fall in love in 2010?
Nope! And I was not at all interested in it happening either.
22. What was your favourite TV program?
30 Rock.
23. Do you hate anyone now that you didn’t hate this time last year?
Nah, I'm getting soft. There's a few people I've lost a bit of respect for, but they weren't big parts of my life anyway!
24. What was the best book you read?
I won't finish it in 2010, but I'm currently reading 'The Great War for Civilisation: The Conquest of the Middle East' by Robert Fisk and it is brilliant.
25. What was your greatest musical discovery?
I'm still listening to a lot of music I discovered in the last few years. I listened to a lot of Why?, Atmosphere, Themselves...but for 2010 discoveries, Josiah Wolf and Jonneine Zapata were the best new music I heard.
26. What did you want and get?
Independence
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27. What did you want and not get?
Well Slug from Atmosphere hasn't married me yet, but that's his loss.
28. What was your favourite film of this year?
The Town. Ugh, it was so good.
29. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
I spent the morning with my mum and then worked! Actually, in 2011 I would like to take more time out to enjoy events that I think should be important, like birthdays etc.
30. What one thing made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
Independence and new friends!
31. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2010?
That of a 15-year-old boy. It's comfy, it doesn't require much effort, but it also doesn't make me feel all that great. My personal fashion icon is Daphne Guinness. I'd love to dress more like a low-end version of her.
32. What kept you sane?
Friends and family.
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33. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
Haha! How long do you have?
Slug from Atmosphere
doseone
DJ Abilities
Christopher Hitchens
34. What political issue stirred you the most?
The political support given to the Vatican to cover up the epidemic of sexual abuse within the Catholic Church.
35. Who did you miss?
My parents, I didn't see them much. Steph and Joel when they were overseas, and Kelly.
36. Who was the best new person you met?
I met so many! Simply, the ladies I met through Fiona. Y'all know who you are!
37. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2010.
Some people never change. I am much stronger than I give myself credit for. Good people are in greater numbers than I would have ever imagined and they are worth knowing :)
38. Quote a song lyric that sums up your year.
While I'm alive, I'll feel alive
By Torpedo or Crohn's - Why?