2007 Review
1. What did you do in 2007 that you'd never done before?
Perform on stage as a soloist. Drink alcohol and coffee. Have all nighters. Stay out pass 1. Fall in love.
2. Did you keep your New Year's resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
My resolution last year and for several years now has been,
"Keep being who I am.
Don't change who you are, for anyone.
But build and grow from where you stand.
Look back and be proud of who you are.
Give thanks and help out, where needed.
No need for sorrow or conflict.
Just be content with what is around you.
Love and respect.
Aim and shoot for the stars, but work for it.
Never give up. And no worries.
A new year is here and it's all good."
I believe I kept true to my resolution. I don't really set goals for myself, just because I'm just constantly trying to improve myself.
3. Did someone close to you give birth?
Ethan, my youngest cousin as of yet, over a year.
4. Did anyone close to you die?
My cousin, Peter. God bless your soul.
5. What countries did you visit?
This was the year I didn't travel, I stayed home and worked.
6. What would you like to have in 2008 that you lacked in 2007?
A little more laughter and more love. I was really serious this year. I need to relax and not care so much.
7. What dates from 2007 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
Cawthra Live - I fought with my best friend in a practice room. Made her cry. And then put on the best show of my life.
Performing Every Concert - At Cawthra, at the University of Toronto, the Toronto Youth Wind Orchestra, and for the Mayor of Mississauga with Isis. Each show I played has been a treasure for me.
8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?
Coming out. I think this was the bomb that set off a lot of chain reactions. I made friends because of this, I've lost friends because of this. I've been open to others like I never have been. I've been more honest to myself and have been exploring who I truly am.
The University of Toronto - Concurrent Teacher Education Program.
9. What was your biggest failure?
Having my heart broken on several occasions. J. & A. I think it's obvious, 2007 was a year that was not meant for love, for me at least.
10. Did you suffer illness or injury?
I had the flu just before Christmas break. I had my wisdom teeth removed.
11. What was the best thing you bought?
Honestly ? I'm not sure. My camera ? My iPod ? My Mac Book ? No clue.
12. Whose behavior merited celebration?
Kirstyn - for putting up with me. For all those fights, via email, telephone, screaming at each other. I don't think I have ever cried that much in a span of one week, Cawthra Live. So much drama, but kid I love you, you've grown so much.
13. Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed?
Three. All boys. One who I kissed. One who I wouldn't kiss, but did anyways. One I never kissed.
14. Where did most of your money go?
My Visa bills. Which bought everything else. Text books mainly.
15. What did you get really, really, really excited about?
Moving downtown. Being independent.
16. What song(s) will always remind you of 2007?
Say It's Possible - Jay Brannan - It sums up my life, not just 2007.
17. Compared to this time last year,
ii. thinner or fatter?
I think thinner.
iii. richer or poorer?
A lot poorer.
18. What do you wish you'd done more of?
Laugh more.
19. What do you wish you'd done less of?
Sleep less.
20. How will you be spending Christmas?
I spent Christmas with family and friends. Eating and sleeping. Getting very little, but giving a lot.
21. Did you fall in love in 2007?
Several times. None of them lasting longer than the last.
22. Any one-night stands?
Not that many... No. Well. Kinda of.
23. What was your favorite TV program?
All of my summer break was spent watching Queer as Folk. And as of right now, Skins.
24. Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year?
Yeah, a lot of people which is terrible.
25. What was the best book you read?
Perks of a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky and Lockpick Pornograph by Joey Comeau.
26. What was your greatest musical discovery?
Jay Brannan, Immaculate Machine, and Mother Mother.
27. What did you want and get?
A new digital camera and a Mac Book.
28. What did you want and not get?
My drivers license.
29. Favorite film of this year?
Sweeny Todd. Shortbus. Across the Universe.
30. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
I was/am 18. I went out for brunch at Demetries. Went out to the Pride Parade. Had the time of my life. And spent the night crying.
31. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
A real boyfriend.
32. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2007?
A constant evolution. It started with a lot of plain colour shirts. And the introduction to jeans. Skinny ones.
33. What kept you sane?
My iPod.
34. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
Mitch Hewer.
35. What political issue stirred you the most?
To be honest, I haven't watching the news. But I voted this year, for the first time. Liberating.
36. Who do you miss?
Lily and Maya.
37. Who was the best new person you met?
Lily, Maya, Laura Anderson.
38. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2007
I learned that I should appreciate how delicate life can be. RIP Peter.
39. Tell us something you learned about yourself in 2007:
I learned that I am somewhat of a push over. But not really, because I'm really selfish.
40. Quote a song lyric that sums up your year:
"Baby all I want is to let it go
Ain’t no worries, no
We can dance all night "
Get Me Bodied - Beyonce.
Perform on stage as a soloist. Drink alcohol and coffee. Have all nighters. Stay out pass 1. Fall in love.
2. Did you keep your New Year's resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
My resolution last year and for several years now has been,
"Keep being who I am.
Don't change who you are, for anyone.
But build and grow from where you stand.
Look back and be proud of who you are.
Give thanks and help out, where needed.
No need for sorrow or conflict.
Just be content with what is around you.
Love and respect.
Aim and shoot for the stars, but work for it.
Never give up. And no worries.
A new year is here and it's all good."
I believe I kept true to my resolution. I don't really set goals for myself, just because I'm just constantly trying to improve myself.
3. Did someone close to you give birth?
Ethan, my youngest cousin as of yet, over a year.
4. Did anyone close to you die?
My cousin, Peter. God bless your soul.
5. What countries did you visit?
This was the year I didn't travel, I stayed home and worked.
6. What would you like to have in 2008 that you lacked in 2007?
A little more laughter and more love. I was really serious this year. I need to relax and not care so much.
7. What dates from 2007 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
Cawthra Live - I fought with my best friend in a practice room. Made her cry. And then put on the best show of my life.
Performing Every Concert - At Cawthra, at the University of Toronto, the Toronto Youth Wind Orchestra, and for the Mayor of Mississauga with Isis. Each show I played has been a treasure for me.
8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?
Coming out. I think this was the bomb that set off a lot of chain reactions. I made friends because of this, I've lost friends because of this. I've been open to others like I never have been. I've been more honest to myself and have been exploring who I truly am.
The University of Toronto - Concurrent Teacher Education Program.
9. What was your biggest failure?
Having my heart broken on several occasions. J. & A. I think it's obvious, 2007 was a year that was not meant for love, for me at least.
10. Did you suffer illness or injury?
I had the flu just before Christmas break. I had my wisdom teeth removed.
11. What was the best thing you bought?
Honestly ? I'm not sure. My camera ? My iPod ? My Mac Book ? No clue.
12. Whose behavior merited celebration?
Kirstyn - for putting up with me. For all those fights, via email, telephone, screaming at each other. I don't think I have ever cried that much in a span of one week, Cawthra Live. So much drama, but kid I love you, you've grown so much.
13. Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed?
Three. All boys. One who I kissed. One who I wouldn't kiss, but did anyways. One I never kissed.
14. Where did most of your money go?
My Visa bills. Which bought everything else. Text books mainly.
15. What did you get really, really, really excited about?
Moving downtown. Being independent.
16. What song(s) will always remind you of 2007?
Say It's Possible - Jay Brannan - It sums up my life, not just 2007.
17. Compared to this time last year,
ii. thinner or fatter?
I think thinner.
iii. richer or poorer?
A lot poorer.
18. What do you wish you'd done more of?
Laugh more.
19. What do you wish you'd done less of?
Sleep less.
20. How will you be spending Christmas?
I spent Christmas with family and friends. Eating and sleeping. Getting very little, but giving a lot.
21. Did you fall in love in 2007?
Several times. None of them lasting longer than the last.
22. Any one-night stands?
Not that many... No. Well. Kinda of.
23. What was your favorite TV program?
All of my summer break was spent watching Queer as Folk. And as of right now, Skins.
24. Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year?
Yeah, a lot of people which is terrible.
25. What was the best book you read?
Perks of a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky and Lockpick Pornograph by Joey Comeau.
26. What was your greatest musical discovery?
Jay Brannan, Immaculate Machine, and Mother Mother.
27. What did you want and get?
A new digital camera and a Mac Book.
28. What did you want and not get?
My drivers license.
29. Favorite film of this year?
Sweeny Todd. Shortbus. Across the Universe.
30. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
I was/am 18. I went out for brunch at Demetries. Went out to the Pride Parade. Had the time of my life. And spent the night crying.
31. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
A real boyfriend.
32. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2007?
A constant evolution. It started with a lot of plain colour shirts. And the introduction to jeans. Skinny ones.
33. What kept you sane?
My iPod.
34. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
Mitch Hewer.
35. What political issue stirred you the most?
To be honest, I haven't watching the news. But I voted this year, for the first time. Liberating.
36. Who do you miss?
Lily and Maya.
37. Who was the best new person you met?
Lily, Maya, Laura Anderson.
38. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2007
I learned that I should appreciate how delicate life can be. RIP Peter.
39. Tell us something you learned about yourself in 2007:
I learned that I am somewhat of a push over. But not really, because I'm really selfish.
40. Quote a song lyric that sums up your year:
"Baby all I want is to let it go
Ain’t no worries, no
We can dance all night "
Get Me Bodied - Beyonce.