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In memory of family and friends who have lost the battle with cancer; and in support of the ones who continue to conquer it!
Post this on your LJ if you know someone who has or had cancer (and if you feel comfortable doing so).
I've had a few family members battle against cancer. Unfortunately none of them survived it either.
1.What did you do in 2009 that you’d never done before?
- Went to Europe ♥
- Tubing in the snow ♥
- Driven in a foreign country
- Quit a job by giving no notice before heading out on a weekend trip
- Driven in the snow!
2. Did you keep your new years’ resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
I never make any NY resolutions since I never keep them when I do >_>
3.Did anyone close to you give birth?
Yep~ my sister did back in July, and my brother's wife did at the beginning of December.
4.Did anyone close to you die?
One of my uncles died back in March, apart from that there was only a close call with my brother's wife who almost died during child birth.
5.What countries did you visit?
England, France, and the United States (I'm still living in Canada)
6.What would you like to have in 2010 that you lacked in 2009?
More money -coughs- but that's just a pipe dream. I don't know... I can't say that I really lacked anything, tbh.
7.What dates from 2009 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
March with my trip to England and Paris. Umz... and probably the September long weekend for PAX, and the week after. HOMFG that was an awesome weekend even though I ended up with H1Nerd1 because of it. ....and Christmas day as well... for the sole reason of SHE WHO MUST NOT BE NAMED getting me a present I both hugged and told her off for
8.What was your biggest achievement of the year?
I don't know if I've had any real achievements. I'd like to say maturing as a person, but I know that definitely hasn't happened. So -scratches chin in thought- managing to actually surprise (and in that good way) chibi-nataku with her birthday present. In 1.5 years, it's the first present I've actually stumped her on XD
9. What was your biggest failure?
My inability to not take things personally :(
10. Did you suffer illness or injury?
Oh most definitely! I had bronchitis from July - October, and Swine Flu at the beginning of September.
11. What was the best thing you bought?
O_O now that's a tough question. This year (and for myself) it would have to be my little LG laptop -snuggles it- I love it to death... although my Giraffe print luggage set is full of awesome and love <3 and my sweater defuzzer... although now it seems like it's not working properly. Work dammit! -shakes it-
12. Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed?
My ex-boss' behaviour always seemed to make me feel appalled XD; As for being depressed... I've no one to blame for myself for my random bouts of depression throughout the year.
13. Where did most of your money go?
Electronics... seriously... I'm addicted to them D: apart from that then it would be travelling. I went to Europe - which cost me a bit, and down to the US for a few times. That's not to mention the trips around British Columbia I've made throughout the summer. PAAAAAX stole some of my money as well, but that was so well spent ♥ Other than that... food.... totally food.
14. What did you get really, really, really excited about?
Pax, without a doubt, and probably the Three Days Grace concert... which was then pushed back until the beginning of 2010 T____T BUT I FINALLY WENT TO THE CONCERT, AND TDG WERE AWESOME!
15. What song will always remind you of 2009?
'Bad Romance' by Lady Gaga.
16. Compared to this time last year, are you: a) happier or sadder? b) thinner or fatter? c) richer or poorer?
A) Probably bordering on sadder...Aa, yeah, definitely sadder :(
B) About the same
C) Definitely poorer XD;
17. What do you wish you’d done more of?
- Studying my Japanese
- Travelling more
- Being honest with myself and those close to me
18. What do you wish you’d done less of?
- Letting things bother me that really shouldn't have
19. How will you be spending did you spend Christmas?
Relaxing, spending time with those closest to me (since I spent it away with my family again), and eating nummy food <3
20. Did you fall in love in 2009?
Nope~
21. How many one-night stands?
None, actually lulz
22. What was your favorite TV program?
PSYYYYYYYYCH~~~♥ and then Dexter... and White Collar was pretty damn good... oh oh! Castle!
23. Do you hate anyone now that you didn’t hate this time last year?
Nope! :D
24. What was the best book you read?
Only the Ring Finger Knows, vol.4 (I think it was vol.4)
25. What was your greatest musical discovery?
Uh. I discover a ton of artists over the course of the years? Maybe 'Matt & Kim'?
26. What did you want and get?
A ton of things that I saved for and got myself, which makes it all the sweeter.
27. What did you want and not get?
MORE A'S. >| And a nose ring.
28. What was your favorite film of 2009?
Ermz... was Transformers 2 out that year? I think it was? If it was then it was definitely that! If not... then I'd have to get back to this question >_>
29. What did you do on your birthday?
Chrissy came up to Kamloops to spend it with me and everyone ♥ it was a really nice b'day and there was cake \o
30. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
Having more time to spend with those I wanted to spend it with :(
31. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2009?
It involved a lot of work clothes and slacker clothes for the winter. Outside of that, it was my usual dress sense.
32. What kept you sane?
I'm not sane to begin with >.> I don't know. I think my family and friends. RP'ing helped out a lot as well.
33. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
Gabe and Tycho? lmfao I don't know. I didn't care much about that shit last year.
34. What political issue stirred you the most?
I didn't have one >.>
35. Who did you miss?
gummical and zuish. Definitely all of my university friends.
36. Who was the best new person you met?
IRL.... Sebrina, without a second doubt \o/ Then it would have to be Pat ♥
37. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2009:
To trust in myself and to have faith in all those around me.
So! Went to the Three Days Grace concert last night. e;lkfjwe;rlkhwe! It was so fucking awesome! HOMG! It was so worth the wait. The guys were great up on stage, and Default were awesome as well! ♥ Aaaah I took so many photos and videos ♥ and fortunately the sound turned out awesome on the videos~~ Definitely happy that I could have some vids to remember the awesome concert \o/
On other news~ Tomorrow is the last full day I'll have in Canada. I'm a little sad to be leaving T_T Some part of me really doesn't want to go... and I think that's why I keep putting things off that I really shouldn't... but I know I have to go :( I mean, I'm really happy to see my Dad again and other family, but I hate leaving people behind... especially when they've become apart of your family.
I knew that this day would come, and unsurprisingly, I'm not prepared for it. Sometimes I wish leaving was a spur of the moment, one second you're there the next you're not, sort of thing. It saves the horrible emotional buildup in the weeks/days leading up to the departure.
-sighs-
But I do need to keep moving forward, and I know that I'll always look back to the past 1.5 years with a definite fondness. It really has been such a special time.
I will miss you more than you'll probably know. /sappiness.
In other news. I finally got around to enrolling into my courses for Semester 2 of University this year (starting end of July). I was feeling a little misdirected with my life before I managed to do that, and now I'm feeling a little more settled.
So, I'll be continuing on with my Japanese, but I'll also be doing: Australia and Asia Pacific, Cultures and Identities in Contemporary Japan, and also Media Images and Representation.
I was originally going to do an English/Film Studies one based on the history of Hollywood, but decided to go with the Media Images and Rep instead. I figured it would be a hell of a lot more useful. My schedule's not too bad either. I would have like to have Monday off, but that and Tuesday will be my full days. Then I have the annoying one class on Thursday and Friday. At least I get all of Wednesday off, right?
Oh! Yes... definitely glad that I quit work, and while I absolutely adored spending time with most of the girls there... I have to admit my boss did creep me out at times >_> She kept making comments of saying that if we (as in her and I) got married, then I wouldn't have to go back to Australia.... and I'm like... erm... while you're nice and everything, I'm totally not into women D: And then, of course, the most uncomfortable moment throughout all of it... was when we were talking about MP3's and putting them on MP3 players... I put some music on her new iPod and she wanted Pat to put some on to:
Lora: I want some of your (Pat) music since your stuff is awesome
Pat: Yes, my music is the best.
Ozzy: Well, I guess I'll take my MP3's back since my music's crap -playful pouting tone-
Lora: Oh no no no, hooooneeey -sidles up behind me and wraps her arms around me... then proceeds to kiss the back of my neck- you know how much I love you and your music
Ozzy: -is frozen and completely creeped out-
Pat: -looks at us with a hidden surprised look-
Lora: -looks up to Pat- Ozzy suggested the best thing for me the other day, that instead of swearing off guys, I should just go bisexual... so now her and I are going to get together.
Ozzy: -eyes widen while looking towards Pat for help- ...err... -lost ability to speak-
Pat: Yes... it really looks like she's into that....
Lora: -finally releases me and laughs- she knows I'm just kidding.
Ozzy: -is still in a state of shock and probably holding a panicked expression- ...Yeah...
So yes... I was definitely creeped the hell out. That's not to mention that on Monday (3 days after I quit) she calls up (I didn't have my phone on me) and leaves a message asking me to cover her shift because her shoulder was acting up... then she proceeded to start saying 'I love you'.
.....
I'm definitely glad to be away from that situation before it got too much more uncomfortable.
EDIT:
OH I AM SO LOOKING FORWARD TO THIS! I love Psych so damn much T____T TWO MORE WEEKS, YAY!!! \o/
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Post this on your LJ if you know someone who has or had cancer (and if you feel comfortable doing so).
I've had a few family members battle against cancer. Unfortunately none of them survived it either.
1.What did you do in 2009 that you’d never done before?
- Went to Europe ♥
- Tubing in the snow ♥
- Driven in a foreign country
- Quit a job by giving no notice before heading out on a weekend trip
- Driven in the snow!
2. Did you keep your new years’ resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
I never make any NY resolutions since I never keep them when I do >_>
3.Did anyone close to you give birth?
Yep~ my sister did back in July, and my brother's wife did at the beginning of December.
4.Did anyone close to you die?
One of my uncles died back in March, apart from that there was only a close call with my brother's wife who almost died during child birth.
5.What countries did you visit?
England, France, and the United States (I'm still living in Canada)
6.What would you like to have in 2010 that you lacked in 2009?
More money -coughs- but that's just a pipe dream. I don't know... I can't say that I really lacked anything, tbh.
7.What dates from 2009 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
March with my trip to England and Paris. Umz... and probably the September long weekend for PAX, and the week after. HOMFG that was an awesome weekend even though I ended up with H1Nerd1 because of it. ....and Christmas day as well... for the sole reason of SHE WHO MUST NOT BE NAMED getting me a present I both hugged and told her off for
8.What was your biggest achievement of the year?
I don't know if I've had any real achievements. I'd like to say maturing as a person, but I know that definitely hasn't happened. So -scratches chin in thought- managing to actually surprise (and in that good way) chibi-nataku with her birthday present. In 1.5 years, it's the first present I've actually stumped her on XD
9. What was your biggest failure?
My inability to not take things personally :(
10. Did you suffer illness or injury?
Oh most definitely! I had bronchitis from July - October, and Swine Flu at the beginning of September.
11. What was the best thing you bought?
O_O now that's a tough question. This year (and for myself) it would have to be my little LG laptop -snuggles it- I love it to death... although my Giraffe print luggage set is full of awesome and love <3 and my sweater defuzzer... although now it seems like it's not working properly. Work dammit! -shakes it-
12. Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed?
My ex-boss' behaviour always seemed to make me feel appalled XD; As for being depressed... I've no one to blame for myself for my random bouts of depression throughout the year.
13. Where did most of your money go?
Electronics... seriously... I'm addicted to them D: apart from that then it would be travelling. I went to Europe - which cost me a bit, and down to the US for a few times. That's not to mention the trips around British Columbia I've made throughout the summer. PAAAAAX stole some of my money as well, but that was so well spent ♥ Other than that... food.... totally food.
14. What did you get really, really, really excited about?
Pax, without a doubt, and probably the Three Days Grace concert... which was then pushed back until the beginning of 2010 T____T BUT I FINALLY WENT TO THE CONCERT, AND TDG WERE AWESOME!
15. What song will always remind you of 2009?
'Bad Romance' by Lady Gaga.
16. Compared to this time last year, are you: a) happier or sadder? b) thinner or fatter? c) richer or poorer?
A) Probably bordering on sadder...Aa, yeah, definitely sadder :(
B) About the same
C) Definitely poorer XD;
17. What do you wish you’d done more of?
- Studying my Japanese
- Travelling more
- Being honest with myself and those close to me
18. What do you wish you’d done less of?
- Letting things bother me that really shouldn't have
19. How will you be spending did you spend Christmas?
Relaxing, spending time with those closest to me (since I spent it away with my family again), and eating nummy food <3
20. Did you fall in love in 2009?
Nope~
21. How many one-night stands?
None, actually lulz
22. What was your favorite TV program?
PSYYYYYYYYCH~~~♥ and then Dexter... and White Collar was pretty damn good... oh oh! Castle!
23. Do you hate anyone now that you didn’t hate this time last year?
Nope! :D
24. What was the best book you read?
Only the Ring Finger Knows, vol.4 (I think it was vol.4)
25. What was your greatest musical discovery?
Uh. I discover a ton of artists over the course of the years? Maybe 'Matt & Kim'?
26. What did you want and get?
A ton of things that I saved for and got myself, which makes it all the sweeter.
27. What did you want and not get?
MORE A'S. >| And a nose ring.
28. What was your favorite film of 2009?
Ermz... was Transformers 2 out that year? I think it was? If it was then it was definitely that! If not... then I'd have to get back to this question >_>
29. What did you do on your birthday?
Chrissy came up to Kamloops to spend it with me and everyone ♥ it was a really nice b'day and there was cake \o
30. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
Having more time to spend with those I wanted to spend it with :(
31. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2009?
It involved a lot of work clothes and slacker clothes for the winter. Outside of that, it was my usual dress sense.
32. What kept you sane?
I'm not sane to begin with >.> I don't know. I think my family and friends. RP'ing helped out a lot as well.
33. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
Gabe and Tycho? lmfao I don't know. I didn't care much about that shit last year.
34. What political issue stirred you the most?
I didn't have one >.>
35. Who did you miss?
gummical and zuish. Definitely all of my university friends.
36. Who was the best new person you met?
IRL.... Sebrina, without a second doubt \o/ Then it would have to be Pat ♥
37. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2009:
To trust in myself and to have faith in all those around me.
So! Went to the Three Days Grace concert last night. e;lkfjwe;rlkhwe! It was so fucking awesome! HOMG! It was so worth the wait. The guys were great up on stage, and Default were awesome as well! ♥ Aaaah I took so many photos and videos ♥ and fortunately the sound turned out awesome on the videos~~ Definitely happy that I could have some vids to remember the awesome concert \o/
On other news~ Tomorrow is the last full day I'll have in Canada. I'm a little sad to be leaving T_T Some part of me really doesn't want to go... and I think that's why I keep putting things off that I really shouldn't... but I know I have to go :( I mean, I'm really happy to see my Dad again and other family, but I hate leaving people behind... especially when they've become apart of your family.
I knew that this day would come, and unsurprisingly, I'm not prepared for it. Sometimes I wish leaving was a spur of the moment, one second you're there the next you're not, sort of thing. It saves the horrible emotional buildup in the weeks/days leading up to the departure.
-sighs-
But I do need to keep moving forward, and I know that I'll always look back to the past 1.5 years with a definite fondness. It really has been such a special time.
I will miss you more than you'll probably know. /sappiness.
In other news. I finally got around to enrolling into my courses for Semester 2 of University this year (starting end of July). I was feeling a little misdirected with my life before I managed to do that, and now I'm feeling a little more settled.
So, I'll be continuing on with my Japanese, but I'll also be doing: Australia and Asia Pacific, Cultures and Identities in Contemporary Japan, and also Media Images and Representation.
I was originally going to do an English/Film Studies one based on the history of Hollywood, but decided to go with the Media Images and Rep instead. I figured it would be a hell of a lot more useful. My schedule's not too bad either. I would have like to have Monday off, but that and Tuesday will be my full days. Then I have the annoying one class on Thursday and Friday. At least I get all of Wednesday off, right?
Oh! Yes... definitely glad that I quit work, and while I absolutely adored spending time with most of the girls there... I have to admit my boss did creep me out at times >_> She kept making comments of saying that if we (as in her and I) got married, then I wouldn't have to go back to Australia.... and I'm like... erm... while you're nice and everything, I'm totally not into women D: And then, of course, the most uncomfortable moment throughout all of it... was when we were talking about MP3's and putting them on MP3 players... I put some music on her new iPod and she wanted Pat to put some on to:
Lora: I want some of your (Pat) music since your stuff is awesome
Pat: Yes, my music is the best.
Ozzy: Well, I guess I'll take my MP3's back since my music's crap -playful pouting tone-
Lora: Oh no no no, hooooneeey -sidles up behind me and wraps her arms around me... then proceeds to kiss the back of my neck- you know how much I love you and your music
Ozzy: -is frozen and completely creeped out-
Pat: -looks at us with a hidden surprised look-
Lora: -looks up to Pat- Ozzy suggested the best thing for me the other day, that instead of swearing off guys, I should just go bisexual... so now her and I are going to get together.
Ozzy: -eyes widen while looking towards Pat for help- ...err... -lost ability to speak-
Pat: Yes... it really looks like she's into that....
Lora: -finally releases me and laughs- she knows I'm just kidding.
Ozzy: -is still in a state of shock and probably holding a panicked expression- ...Yeah...
So yes... I was definitely creeped the hell out. That's not to mention that on Monday (3 days after I quit) she calls up (I didn't have my phone on me) and leaves a message asking me to cover her shift because her shoulder was acting up... then she proceeded to start saying 'I love you'.
.....
I'm definitely glad to be away from that situation before it got too much more uncomfortable.
EDIT:
Click to viewOH I AM SO LOOKING FORWARD TO THIS! I love Psych so damn much T____T TWO MORE WEEKS, YAY!!! \o/
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