2009 in Summary
2009 in Summary
1) Where did you ring in 2009?
In a plane LHR-DXB. Wasn't even sure when the new year started due to different time zones.
2) What was your status by Valentine’s Day?
(no change) Single- like I've been the last 7 Valentines or so. Lost count.
3) Were you in school (anytime this year)?
No
4) How did you earn your keep?
(no change) From faking smiles and pretending to be nice to people, I still need to better my art.
5) Did you have to go to the hospital?
No
6) Did you encounter the police?
No
7) Where did you go on vacation?
Hainan
Iceland
Cyprus
Munich - Oktoberfest
Turkey - Pamukkale, Lycian way from Fethiye-Antalya, Cappadocia, Istanbul
Italy - Florence, Pisa, Rome
8) What did you purchase that was over $500?
(no change) Ehhhh... loads of stuff. But nothing I can wear or carry. I think I may have put myself in debt for the next few years.... :(
9) Did you know anybody who got married?
KO! Dawn. My first bf got engaged - bummer.
10) Do you know anybody who passed away?
Ginger the cat. (See 2008)
11) Have you run into anybody you graduated high school with?
No
12) Did you move anywhere?
Moved to a studio now! :D No more sharing! I can be as messy as I like
13) What sporting events did you go to?
(no change) Ehhh.. Don't remember. Don't think I attended any. Not that into sports.
14) What concerts did you go to?
NIL.
15) Where do you live now?
Dubai.
18) Describe your birthday.
We trekked a portion of the Lycian way to the Cape Gelidonia lighthouse in Turkey. At night, went to the eternal flames on Mount Olympos where the Olympic flame supposedly originated, and tried to blow a few out - successfully! (temporarily)
19) What’s the one thing you thought you would never do but did in 2009?
Drink 1000 year old water.
20) What is one thing you regretted this year?
Not making enough effort with my friends.
21) What’s something you learned about yourself?
I CAN live alone, eat alone, and be alone.
I can deal with problems if and when they arise, but I hate it.
22) Any new additions to your family?
Olivia, my niece. (See sister-in-law in 2008, they work fast!)
23) What was your best month?
Oct - my birthday month. Took 3 weeks off work and travelled Turkey. Wish I took unpaid leave!
24) How would you rate this year with a scale from 1 (shitty) to 10 (excellent)?
6. Some major downs, and not so many ups.
1) Where did you ring in 2009?
In a plane LHR-DXB. Wasn't even sure when the new year started due to different time zones.
2) What was your status by Valentine’s Day?
(no change) Single- like I've been the last 7 Valentines or so. Lost count.
3) Were you in school (anytime this year)?
No
4) How did you earn your keep?
(no change) From faking smiles and pretending to be nice to people, I still need to better my art.
5) Did you have to go to the hospital?
No
6) Did you encounter the police?
No
7) Where did you go on vacation?
Hainan
Iceland
Cyprus
Munich - Oktoberfest
Turkey - Pamukkale, Lycian way from Fethiye-Antalya, Cappadocia, Istanbul
Italy - Florence, Pisa, Rome
8) What did you purchase that was over $500?
(no change) Ehhhh... loads of stuff. But nothing I can wear or carry. I think I may have put myself in debt for the next few years.... :(
9) Did you know anybody who got married?
KO! Dawn. My first bf got engaged - bummer.
10) Do you know anybody who passed away?
Ginger the cat. (See 2008)
11) Have you run into anybody you graduated high school with?
No
12) Did you move anywhere?
Moved to a studio now! :D No more sharing! I can be as messy as I like
13) What sporting events did you go to?
(no change) Ehhh.. Don't remember. Don't think I attended any. Not that into sports.
14) What concerts did you go to?
NIL.
15) Where do you live now?
Dubai.
18) Describe your birthday.
We trekked a portion of the Lycian way to the Cape Gelidonia lighthouse in Turkey. At night, went to the eternal flames on Mount Olympos where the Olympic flame supposedly originated, and tried to blow a few out - successfully! (temporarily)
19) What’s the one thing you thought you would never do but did in 2009?
Drink 1000 year old water.
20) What is one thing you regretted this year?
Not making enough effort with my friends.
21) What’s something you learned about yourself?
I CAN live alone, eat alone, and be alone.
I can deal with problems if and when they arise, but I hate it.
22) Any new additions to your family?
Olivia, my niece. (See sister-in-law in 2008, they work fast!)
23) What was your best month?
Oct - my birthday month. Took 3 weeks off work and travelled Turkey. Wish I took unpaid leave!
24) How would you rate this year with a scale from 1 (shitty) to 10 (excellent)?
6. Some major downs, and not so many ups.