To 2007...may it be better than 2006
2006 in Review
1. What did you do in 2006 that you'd never done before?
I graduated from high school, cried after prom, moved away from home, shared a room for more than a night, failed a test, kissed two Columbians, bought alcohol (for others), and so much more…
2. Did you keep your new years' resolutions and will you make more for next year?
I don’t remember making any resolutions last year, but I think that I will make one or two this year.
3. Did anyone close to you give birth?
Apparently a close friend’s cousin…everyone (in my family) seems to think that I know this woman, but I have never met her.
4. Did anyone close to you die?
Yes, my uncle, on December 16th at 3:30
5. What countries did you visit?
Canada, that is before I moved there.
6. What would you like to have in 2007 that you lacked in 2006?
A solid relationship
7. What dates from 2006 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
March 2- Got into JHU, which made my life more confusing, but very exciting because I was 3 of 3 in places I loved.
April 14- Decided to go to McGill…thus resulting in me loving the past 3 ½ months.
December 16 - The day Ricky died.
8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?
To be honest, I really do not know. Probably being strong enough for my mother for the past 20 months
9. What was your biggest failure?
My fencing record and my attitude around my competitive season.
10. Did you suffer illness or injury?
Yes, arthritis in my hand, resulting in a cortisone shot and continuous pain
11. What was the best thing you bought?
My boots & long black coat
12. Whose behavior merited celebration?
My mother’s
13. Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed?
Our governments…
14. Where did most of your money go?
Into food & living costs
15. What did you get really, really, really excited about?
Connor coming to Montreal…except it didn’t happen in the end… a few nights at Ceilidh and some other fun McGill nights.
16. What songs will always remind you of 2006?
What Hurts the Most - Rascal Flatts
More - Matthew West
Sexy Back
Hips Don’t Lie
The Last Four Songs- Richard Strauss
17. Compared to this time last year, are you:
a) happier or sadder? sadder
b) thinner or fatter? thinner
c) richer or poorer? Richer?
18. What do you wish you'd done more of?
I wish I had spent more time out on the water this summer.
19. What do you wish you'd done less of?
Cried & hurt myself
20. How will you be spending Christmas?
At home with my parents & friends
21. Did you fall in love in 2006?
No
22. How many one-night stands?
Depending on how you define that… One
24. Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year?
No
25. What was the best book you read?
Fiction: Painted Bird
Non-fiction: The Bone Women
26. What was your greatest musical discovery?
More - Matthew West
27. What did you want and get?
28. What did you want and not get?
29. What was your favorite film of this year?
Probably Casino Royale considering I really didn’t see many new movies.
30. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
I worked in the morning and then had a small family party. I then
31. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
The chance to be with a certain someone
And being with my mother as she took care of Rick
32. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2006?
Comfortable…Stacy & Clinton’s hate word
33. What kept you sane?
Before college, my cat & Jane. During college, Kait & Jane
34. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
Fancy? Nobody.
35. What political issue stirred you the most?
The gay marriage/civil union debate, abortion debates
36. Who did you miss?
Connor, Jane, the fencing team
37. Who was the best new person you met?
Kait, Sacha, Edith, & the rest of the Laird Hall girls
38. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2006:
"Empty wallet, full mind, never bored a day in my life" -Ricky
Come on, it's fun (kind of? at least a little!) and reflection is always a good thing.