Peace 2008!
Name: Lauren
Hometown: Blinghamton
Birth date: 7/16/87
Sign: Cancer
2008 In The Beginning......
Where did you ring in the New Year? At Ryan's apartment.
Who were you with? Close friends and some strangers.
Did you kiss anyone at midnight? Yep.
Did you make any resolutions? I think just to live life to the fullest.
If so did you keep them? Absolutely.
2008 Your Love Life....
Single/Taken? Mostly single.
How many relationships did you have? 1 big one with a few flings.
How many break ups? 1
How many people did you kiss? Ten?
2008 Friends and Enemies......
Did you meet any new friends this year? Absolutely.
Did any of your friendships end? Definitely.
Did you dislike anyone? Of course.
Did you get into any fights? Yes, but nothing too horrific.
Did you make any new enemies? Yep.
Did you resolve any fights? Sure.
Who was your closest friend? Maura or Jen.
2008....The Holidays!
Did you have a Valentine? I should have, but I didn't. Does Jerome count? Probably not.
Did the Easter bunny visit you? Yes! He brought my mom and sister to Paris :)
Did watch fireworks on the 4th of July? Absofruitly with my cousins and sister.
Did you dress up for Halloween? Yes! Queen of Hearts, sick costume.
What did you do for Thanksgiving? Saw family and friends.
Did you make a list of gifts for the holidays? Yes, my mom makes me.
Did you receive what you wanted? Stupid recession!
Were you good this holiday season? Naturally.
2008 Your Birthday!
How old did you turn? 21
Did you have a cake? Derr...I think so.
What did you do for your birthday? Went to dinner at Bella Cucina and Antonio's with friends, then that weekend we all went out.
Did you have a party? Kindof.
Did you get any presents? Yes!
2008......The Memories and Accomplishments!
Funniest Memory? Many in Paris...gonna go with the State Girl contest night.
Saddest Memory? Getting some bad news this October, or leaving Paris.
Most Embarrassing Memory: Umm falling down the stairs behind Franprix...still paying the price for that.
Best Accomplishment? Paris <3
2008.....FAVORITES!
Favorite TV shows? The Office, How I Met Your Mother, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
Favorite songs? Yael Naim - Paris, Savage - Swing, hahaha.
Favorite bands? Oy.
Favorite food? Gonna go with some yummy Petite Athens kebabs.
Favorite stores? H&M, Forever 21, Target, Urban
Favorite restaurants? Lost Dog, Bollywood Lounge, the fondu restaurant in Montmartre.
Favorite piece of clothing? My blue jersey dress or the flower tunic I got in Valencia.
2008.....All about YOU....
Did you change at all this year? Oh, without a doubt. I'm so glad I went through the transformations I did this year.
Did you dye your hair? Highlights.
Did you get your hair cut? Like...4 times.
Did you change your style? I dress better.
Where you in school? Yes, first at La Sorbonne, then UB.
Did you have a job? SOS camp counselor.
Did you drive? Yes, but only during the second half of the year.
Did you own a car? Yep.
Did you lose anyone this year? Yes, but not through death.
Did anyone close to you give birth? Steph <3.
Did you move at all? To Paris and back then to Buffalo once again.
Did you go on any vacations? Did I ever! Paris, Amsterdam, Dublin, Greece, Italy, Spain and...Jersey, haha.
Did you leave the country at all? Story of my life.
Would you change anything about yourself now? I want more motivation.
2008.....Wrap Up.
Was 2008 a good year? The best yet.
Do you have any regrets? Minor ones.
Did 2008 bring any new insights? Most certainly.
Do you think 2009 will top 2008? It would be amazing if it did, and I really hope it does.
Do you have any goals for 2009? Be happy and successful.
If you could relive any moment which would you choose? Jan 28th - May 30th
If you could forget any moment what would it be? Late October
Do you wish 2008 wouldn't end? I wish the first 5 months wouldn't have ended, but since they did I'm definitely ready for 2009.
Do you plan to do anything special for NYE 2009? That would be today, and I'm in Burlington and I'll get to see my cousin Erin perform at First night!.
Who will you be kissing at Midnight? Myself, or maybe I'll find a hot hippie to smooch.
Hometown: Blinghamton
Birth date: 7/16/87
Sign: Cancer
2008 In The Beginning......
Where did you ring in the New Year? At Ryan's apartment.
Who were you with? Close friends and some strangers.
Did you kiss anyone at midnight? Yep.
Did you make any resolutions? I think just to live life to the fullest.
If so did you keep them? Absolutely.
2008 Your Love Life....
Single/Taken? Mostly single.
How many relationships did you have? 1 big one with a few flings.
How many break ups? 1
How many people did you kiss? Ten?
2008 Friends and Enemies......
Did you meet any new friends this year? Absolutely.
Did any of your friendships end? Definitely.
Did you dislike anyone? Of course.
Did you get into any fights? Yes, but nothing too horrific.
Did you make any new enemies? Yep.
Did you resolve any fights? Sure.
Who was your closest friend? Maura or Jen.
2008....The Holidays!
Did you have a Valentine? I should have, but I didn't. Does Jerome count? Probably not.
Did the Easter bunny visit you? Yes! He brought my mom and sister to Paris :)
Did watch fireworks on the 4th of July? Absofruitly with my cousins and sister.
Did you dress up for Halloween? Yes! Queen of Hearts, sick costume.
What did you do for Thanksgiving? Saw family and friends.
Did you make a list of gifts for the holidays? Yes, my mom makes me.
Did you receive what you wanted? Stupid recession!
Were you good this holiday season? Naturally.
2008 Your Birthday!
How old did you turn? 21
Did you have a cake? Derr...I think so.
What did you do for your birthday? Went to dinner at Bella Cucina and Antonio's with friends, then that weekend we all went out.
Did you have a party? Kindof.
Did you get any presents? Yes!
2008......The Memories and Accomplishments!
Funniest Memory? Many in Paris...gonna go with the State Girl contest night.
Saddest Memory? Getting some bad news this October, or leaving Paris.
Most Embarrassing Memory: Umm falling down the stairs behind Franprix...still paying the price for that.
Best Accomplishment? Paris <3
2008.....FAVORITES!
Favorite TV shows? The Office, How I Met Your Mother, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
Favorite songs? Yael Naim - Paris, Savage - Swing, hahaha.
Favorite bands? Oy.
Favorite food? Gonna go with some yummy Petite Athens kebabs.
Favorite stores? H&M, Forever 21, Target, Urban
Favorite restaurants? Lost Dog, Bollywood Lounge, the fondu restaurant in Montmartre.
Favorite piece of clothing? My blue jersey dress or the flower tunic I got in Valencia.
2008.....All about YOU....
Did you change at all this year? Oh, without a doubt. I'm so glad I went through the transformations I did this year.
Did you dye your hair? Highlights.
Did you get your hair cut? Like...4 times.
Did you change your style? I dress better.
Where you in school? Yes, first at La Sorbonne, then UB.
Did you have a job? SOS camp counselor.
Did you drive? Yes, but only during the second half of the year.
Did you own a car? Yep.
Did you lose anyone this year? Yes, but not through death.
Did anyone close to you give birth? Steph <3.
Did you move at all? To Paris and back then to Buffalo once again.
Did you go on any vacations? Did I ever! Paris, Amsterdam, Dublin, Greece, Italy, Spain and...Jersey, haha.
Did you leave the country at all? Story of my life.
Would you change anything about yourself now? I want more motivation.
2008.....Wrap Up.
Was 2008 a good year? The best yet.
Do you have any regrets? Minor ones.
Did 2008 bring any new insights? Most certainly.
Do you think 2009 will top 2008? It would be amazing if it did, and I really hope it does.
Do you have any goals for 2009? Be happy and successful.
If you could relive any moment which would you choose? Jan 28th - May 30th
If you could forget any moment what would it be? Late October
Do you wish 2008 wouldn't end? I wish the first 5 months wouldn't have ended, but since they did I'm definitely ready for 2009.
Do you plan to do anything special for NYE 2009? That would be today, and I'm in Burlington and I'll get to see my cousin Erin perform at First night!.
Who will you be kissing at Midnight? Myself, or maybe I'll find a hot hippie to smooch.