Stolen From Mark
What age did you turn this year and how did you spend your birthday?
25. Had the day off from work, so I went to the Batting Cages for a bit, then had dinner with the fam. Relaxing.
Did you keep your new years' resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
I don't do those.
What did you do in 2008 that you'd never done before?
Flew across time zones.
Did anyone you know give birth? Did anyone you know die?
My brother had his second son on January 31 and my sister had her second son on Feb 2.
No real notable deaths, thankfully.
Tell us about some noteworthy things done by people you know.
My friend Chris bought his first home.
Do any traveling?
Went to NH by way of Mass and went to Colorado.
What would you like to have in 2009 that you lacked in 2008?
Less stress over money.
What date from 2008 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
Memorial Day Weekend. Went to Colorado with Chris to see some Met games
What was your biggest achievement of the year?
Coming in second place in my district as Lecturing Knight for the Paramus Elks. Being named coach of my softball team, then taking them from 3-27 over the previous two years to 9-6 and the playoffs.
What was your biggest disappointment or failure?
Not being sucessful at maintaining a new relationship.
Did you suffer illness or injury?
I've had a cold for two months now. Literally.
What was the best thing you bought? Best gift you were given?
Bought: Plane ticket to Colorado
Given: a new Tux
Whose behavior merited celebration?
nothing strikes me as standout in anyway
Whose behavior did not?
nothing strikes me as standout in anyway
Where did most of your money go?
XBox games and gas.
What did you get overly excited about?
Going to Colorado and NH
Compared to this time last year, are you:
i. happier or sadder? Happier. Things are going well for me in a few phases of life. Not all phases mind you, but getting better.
ii. thinner or fatter? The same.
iii. richer or poorer? Maybe a bit richer
What do you wish you'd done more of?
Dating!
What do you wish you'd done less of?
Texting...it is an addiction.
How will you be spending the end of the year?
Hanging out, watching a movie, playing some Xbox and going to sleep. I ahve to work in the morning.
With whom did you spend the most time on the phone with?
Probably someone in my family. But if you're refering to to most time talking to, its Mark, if you can include Xbox Headset, texting, email, and phone. We stay in touch very well for guys living 3 states apart.
Did you fall in love in 2008?
Not really, no.
Best TV shows and/or website? (passive entertainment)
Always Sunny in Philadelphia/Fallen Sword
Best video game?
Call of Duty: World at War, Rainbow 6 Vegas 2, NHL 09, Left 4 Dead
Best book/comic?
Killing Joke
What song will always remind you of 2008?
Audioslave - Be Yourself
What was your greatest musical discovery?
Didn't have one.
What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
More money/Less bills
How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2008?
Jeans and t-shirts.
What political issue stirred you the most?
Should the US government bail out US Automakers
Whom did you miss?
Mark, Kristen, Jeff, Michelle
Who was the best new person you met?
Jessie Silva
Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year?
Brett Favre
What did you want and get?
Probably to go to Colorado
What did you want and not get?
To go to Massachussets more than once.
A valuable life lesson you learned in 2008?
Just because you're unhappy now doesn't mean you're going to be unhappy later
What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
Having a love interest.
Quote to sum up your year.
My friend Chris' wife trying to talk to him about buying a new house while he rewatches Top Gun: "Honey, I can't talk now. Maverick is re-engaging."
25. Had the day off from work, so I went to the Batting Cages for a bit, then had dinner with the fam. Relaxing.
Did you keep your new years' resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
I don't do those.
What did you do in 2008 that you'd never done before?
Flew across time zones.
Did anyone you know give birth? Did anyone you know die?
My brother had his second son on January 31 and my sister had her second son on Feb 2.
No real notable deaths, thankfully.
Tell us about some noteworthy things done by people you know.
My friend Chris bought his first home.
Do any traveling?
Went to NH by way of Mass and went to Colorado.
What would you like to have in 2009 that you lacked in 2008?
Less stress over money.
What date from 2008 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
Memorial Day Weekend. Went to Colorado with Chris to see some Met games
What was your biggest achievement of the year?
Coming in second place in my district as Lecturing Knight for the Paramus Elks. Being named coach of my softball team, then taking them from 3-27 over the previous two years to 9-6 and the playoffs.
What was your biggest disappointment or failure?
Not being sucessful at maintaining a new relationship.
Did you suffer illness or injury?
I've had a cold for two months now. Literally.
What was the best thing you bought? Best gift you were given?
Bought: Plane ticket to Colorado
Given: a new Tux
Whose behavior merited celebration?
nothing strikes me as standout in anyway
Whose behavior did not?
nothing strikes me as standout in anyway
Where did most of your money go?
XBox games and gas.
What did you get overly excited about?
Going to Colorado and NH
Compared to this time last year, are you:
i. happier or sadder? Happier. Things are going well for me in a few phases of life. Not all phases mind you, but getting better.
ii. thinner or fatter? The same.
iii. richer or poorer? Maybe a bit richer
What do you wish you'd done more of?
Dating!
What do you wish you'd done less of?
Texting...it is an addiction.
How will you be spending the end of the year?
Hanging out, watching a movie, playing some Xbox and going to sleep. I ahve to work in the morning.
With whom did you spend the most time on the phone with?
Probably someone in my family. But if you're refering to to most time talking to, its Mark, if you can include Xbox Headset, texting, email, and phone. We stay in touch very well for guys living 3 states apart.
Did you fall in love in 2008?
Not really, no.
Best TV shows and/or website? (passive entertainment)
Always Sunny in Philadelphia/Fallen Sword
Best video game?
Call of Duty: World at War, Rainbow 6 Vegas 2, NHL 09, Left 4 Dead
Best book/comic?
Killing Joke
What song will always remind you of 2008?
Audioslave - Be Yourself
What was your greatest musical discovery?
Didn't have one.
What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
More money/Less bills
How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2008?
Jeans and t-shirts.
What political issue stirred you the most?
Should the US government bail out US Automakers
Whom did you miss?
Mark, Kristen, Jeff, Michelle
Who was the best new person you met?
Jessie Silva
Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year?
Brett Favre
What did you want and get?
Probably to go to Colorado
What did you want and not get?
To go to Massachussets more than once.
A valuable life lesson you learned in 2008?
Just because you're unhappy now doesn't mean you're going to be unhappy later
What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
Having a love interest.
Quote to sum up your year.
My friend Chris' wife trying to talk to him about buying a new house while he rewatches Top Gun: "Honey, I can't talk now. Maverick is re-engaging."