Well, it's been a while! So then, in true LJ style, a Q&A
1.What did you do in 2014 that you'd never done before?:
Went to Berlin. Moved to Exeter. Bought a sofa. Poked a badger with a spoon.
2. Did you keep your New Year's resolutions, and will you make more for next year?:
Bugger off, you just do what you and what you don't - you don't!
3. Did anyone close to you give birth?:
My older bro and his missus had a little 'un! Other people everywhere as well having those small things. We're good though, we're good.
4. Did anyone close to you die?:
Thankfully, no.
5. What countries did you visit?:
Germany.
6. What would you like to have in 2015 that you lacked in 2014?:
More money to pay off debt and live a little more and you know what, it might just happen.
7. What dates from 2014 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?:
Berlin was awesome. Loads of good stuff. Living.
8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?:
Sorting out BAFTA accreditation for our film site. Sorted.
9. What was your biggest failure?:
Still not saving.
10. Did you suffer illness or injury?:
Nope but I did (accidentally) break someone elses' wrist after they tried to save a shot of mine in 5-a-side. (!)
11. What was the best thing you bought?
I've got some stunning prints by Matt Ferguson, Kevin Tong, Mark Englert and Olly Moss. Which I LOVE.
12. Whose behaviour merited celebration?:
Everyone's.
13. Whose behaviour made you appalled and depressed?:
Happily no-one in my family or friends, who has that after your twenties?
14. Where did most of your money go?:
Living, traveling, nice things.
15. What did you get really, really, really excited about?:
Going on holiday, going to film premieres, new albums by favourite artists, seeing Danny Elfman, going to see Elbow for free, lots of lucky free events and prizes.
16. What songs will always remind you of 2014?:
London Grammar album.
17. Compared to this time last year, are you:
i) ...happier or sadder?:
Happier
ii) thinner or fatter?:
Same as always, medium build.
iii) richer or poorer?:
Same but maybe better soon. Hopefully.
18. What do you wish you'd done more of?:
Visiting places, not enough cake, going to local pubs.
19. What do you wish you'd done less of?:
Wasting money.
20. How will you be spending Christmas?:
Spent at my Mother's with all the family!
22. Did you fall in love in 2014?:
Already happily there.
23. How many one night stands?
None
24. What were your favourite TV programs?:
AGENTS of S.H.I.E.L.D, True Detective, The Fall, Homeland, Doctor Who
25. Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year?:
Whaaa, hate is for children and even they don't know it's not real.
26. What was the best book you read?:
Gone Girl
27. What was your greatest musical discovery?:
EVER? Too many.
28. What did you want and get?:
Cool prints via talented artists.
29. What did you want and not get?:
One million dollars?
30. What was your favourite film of this year?:
Oooh - I didn't see enough so can't make a fair guess, Guardians of the Galaxy maybe but there will plenty of good ones.
31. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?:
Oh shit, 34. Played it cool, like a city-wise squirrel.
32. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?:
Huh?
33. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2014?:
Smarter.
34. What kept you sane?:
Music, Film, Jennifer.
35.Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?:
Hah, no idea. But Chris Pratt is awesome, as is Scarlett Johansson.
36. What political issue stirred you the most?:
I liked the ideas of Russell Brand but hated the fact because he's a comedian and talks a bit funny, every found it easier to take the piss instead of respond intelligently.
37. Who did you miss?:
Family when in London, and we still need a cat we haven't had yet.
38. Who was the best new person you met?:
I think I already knew most people before I moved, then a few folks like Martin Knight at my temp job I've now left is a good fella but I haven't really met many yet!
39. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2014:
Patience. Trust. Risk taking.
40. Quote a song lyric that sums up your year:
Pass.
41. What was your favorite moment of the year?
So many! Being lifted after my final 5-a-side game, hanging out in Berlin with Jen during Germany's win over Portugal in the best atmosphere, going to endless free press screenings for review, settling down in Exeter with a proper sized flat, family Christmas, happy folk.
42. What was your least favourite moment of the year?
Being SO SICK after my leaving do.
43. Where were you when 2014 began?
London, Wimbledon
44. Who were you with?
Jen
45. Where will you be when 2014 ends?
Exeter, Devon
46. Who will you be with when 2014 ends?
Jen!
47. What was your favourite month of 2014?
Meh, all were good enough for me. I didn't like it when Jen left for Devon before me though in August, that was crappy.
48. Did you drink a lot of alchohol in 2014?
Yes.
49. Did you do a lot of drugs in 2014?
No.
50. How many people did you sleep with in 2014?
51. Did you do anything you are ashamed of this year?
Drunkness leaving do memory loss home. :p
52. What was the worst lie someone told you in 2014?
Hopefully none!
53. Did you treat somebody badly in 2014?
No
54. Did somebody treat you badly in 2014?
No
56. How much money did you spend in 2014?
WHAT IS THIS QUESTION?!
57. If you could go back in time to any moment of 2014 and change what?
Eat something before drinking.
58. What are your plans for 2015?
Well, changed jobs already so hoping that turns out okay! Hopefully travelling more once settled there and paying off debt.
Went to Berlin. Moved to Exeter. Bought a sofa. Poked a badger with a spoon.
2. Did you keep your New Year's resolutions, and will you make more for next year?:
Bugger off, you just do what you and what you don't - you don't!
3. Did anyone close to you give birth?:
My older bro and his missus had a little 'un! Other people everywhere as well having those small things. We're good though, we're good.
4. Did anyone close to you die?:
Thankfully, no.
5. What countries did you visit?:
Germany.
6. What would you like to have in 2015 that you lacked in 2014?:
More money to pay off debt and live a little more and you know what, it might just happen.
7. What dates from 2014 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?:
Berlin was awesome. Loads of good stuff. Living.
8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?:
Sorting out BAFTA accreditation for our film site. Sorted.
9. What was your biggest failure?:
Still not saving.
10. Did you suffer illness or injury?:
Nope but I did (accidentally) break someone elses' wrist after they tried to save a shot of mine in 5-a-side. (!)
11. What was the best thing you bought?
I've got some stunning prints by Matt Ferguson, Kevin Tong, Mark Englert and Olly Moss. Which I LOVE.
12. Whose behaviour merited celebration?:
Everyone's.
13. Whose behaviour made you appalled and depressed?:
Happily no-one in my family or friends, who has that after your twenties?
14. Where did most of your money go?:
Living, traveling, nice things.
15. What did you get really, really, really excited about?:
Going on holiday, going to film premieres, new albums by favourite artists, seeing Danny Elfman, going to see Elbow for free, lots of lucky free events and prizes.
16. What songs will always remind you of 2014?:
London Grammar album.
17. Compared to this time last year, are you:
i) ...happier or sadder?:
Happier
ii) thinner or fatter?:
Same as always, medium build.
iii) richer or poorer?:
Same but maybe better soon. Hopefully.
18. What do you wish you'd done more of?:
Visiting places, not enough cake, going to local pubs.
19. What do you wish you'd done less of?:
Wasting money.
20. How will you be spending Christmas?:
Spent at my Mother's with all the family!
22. Did you fall in love in 2014?:
Already happily there.
23. How many one night stands?
None
24. What were your favourite TV programs?:
AGENTS of S.H.I.E.L.D, True Detective, The Fall, Homeland, Doctor Who
25. Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year?:
Whaaa, hate is for children and even they don't know it's not real.
26. What was the best book you read?:
Gone Girl
27. What was your greatest musical discovery?:
EVER? Too many.
28. What did you want and get?:
Cool prints via talented artists.
29. What did you want and not get?:
One million dollars?
30. What was your favourite film of this year?:
Oooh - I didn't see enough so can't make a fair guess, Guardians of the Galaxy maybe but there will plenty of good ones.
31. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?:
Oh shit, 34. Played it cool, like a city-wise squirrel.
32. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?:
Huh?
33. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2014?:
Smarter.
34. What kept you sane?:
Music, Film, Jennifer.
35.Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?:
Hah, no idea. But Chris Pratt is awesome, as is Scarlett Johansson.
36. What political issue stirred you the most?:
I liked the ideas of Russell Brand but hated the fact because he's a comedian and talks a bit funny, every found it easier to take the piss instead of respond intelligently.
37. Who did you miss?:
Family when in London, and we still need a cat we haven't had yet.
38. Who was the best new person you met?:
I think I already knew most people before I moved, then a few folks like Martin Knight at my temp job I've now left is a good fella but I haven't really met many yet!
39. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2014:
Patience. Trust. Risk taking.
40. Quote a song lyric that sums up your year:
Pass.
41. What was your favorite moment of the year?
So many! Being lifted after my final 5-a-side game, hanging out in Berlin with Jen during Germany's win over Portugal in the best atmosphere, going to endless free press screenings for review, settling down in Exeter with a proper sized flat, family Christmas, happy folk.
42. What was your least favourite moment of the year?
Being SO SICK after my leaving do.
43. Where were you when 2014 began?
London, Wimbledon
44. Who were you with?
Jen
45. Where will you be when 2014 ends?
Exeter, Devon
46. Who will you be with when 2014 ends?
Jen!
47. What was your favourite month of 2014?
Meh, all were good enough for me. I didn't like it when Jen left for Devon before me though in August, that was crappy.
48. Did you drink a lot of alchohol in 2014?
Yes.
49. Did you do a lot of drugs in 2014?
No.
50. How many people did you sleep with in 2014?
51. Did you do anything you are ashamed of this year?
Drunkness leaving do memory loss home. :p
52. What was the worst lie someone told you in 2014?
Hopefully none!
53. Did you treat somebody badly in 2014?
No
54. Did somebody treat you badly in 2014?
No
56. How much money did you spend in 2014?
WHAT IS THIS QUESTION?!
57. If you could go back in time to any moment of 2014 and change what?
Eat something before drinking.
58. What are your plans for 2015?
Well, changed jobs already so hoping that turns out okay! Hopefully travelling more once settled there and paying off debt.