THINGS YOU PROBABLY DIDN'T KNOW.
I was wanting to post but didn't know what. A fellow LJ friend, Lissie, just posted this on her livejournal. I thought it was a good one...so... just thought I'd copy her...lol. Thanks Liss! Happy New year!
1. What did you do in 2009 that you'd never done before?
Geez. I dunno. I'm a creature of habit really. Oh, um...I hooked my netbook up to my tv in the living room. Started watching "House" (love it). "Doll House" is another good one. Went to Patricks house for thanksgiving. I spent more money on the internet than I ever have (which surprised the hell out of me! lol) Shredded my old diaries out of existence. Started taking anxiety meds. Talked to my brother a great deal this year... a lot. Realized there's a first every year for something no matter how old you are which is fucking spectacular.
2. Did you keep your New Year's resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
I don't really make New years resolutions, but I was suppose to do something during the course of the year that I put off, and now it's 2010. 2010 seems like a good year just to get the big things done starting in January. No more fucking hiding like a hermit... I'm obviously not getting anything done that way!
3. Did anyone close to you give birth?
Nope!
4. Did anyone close to you die?
No.
5. What countries did you visit?
None.
6. What would you like to have in 2010 that you lacked in 2009?
A friend who's a more steady part of my life...like a consistent hang out buddy or something.
7. What date from 2009 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
January 31st, a bad relationship. When she passed in and out of my life again in 3 months after 2 years of no contact... it was really negative and sad. I realized then how much we had both changed even from 2 years ago...well, more me than her. At the same time... It was amazing and positive. I will not say who "she" was but even as an always negative force in my life...having her there in that small amount of time, taught me a lot. With that said, I will never talk to her again. I wish her well though. :)
8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?
To really feel self acceptance and contentment...more than ever before. I'm not all the way there yet, but I got really far.
9. What was your biggest failure?
Not getting out more.
10. Did you suffer illness or injury?
Not really. Although it does feel like my body is falling apart sometimes...lol. Doesn't help having a physical job.
11. What were the best things you bought?
A new computer, netbook, and ipod touch! Woohoo!
12. Whose behaviour merited celebration?
You know, my boss is a great guy...I don't say that enough. Come to think of it, not many people
say that about their bosses. Also, my mom sent me some very nice things this year for x-mas...it wasn't really the stuff, but the thought and love that went into all of it.
13. Whose behaviour appalled you?
I think every year there's someone that does, but I don't dwell on it. What's the point?
I deal with it in what ever way, and move on.
14. Where did most of your money go?
The internet... electrical gadgets and stuff.
15. What did you get really, really, really excited about?
Halloween! I love October! :)
16. What song will always remind you of 2009?
"Sober" by P!nk...I think it came out right at the beginning of the year. She reminds me of
someone I would've known back in my teenage years or something...lol. Sounds crazy maybe but
her music always takes me back to when I lived in Washington, whether it's her new stuff or not. Her music didn't come out until
I was in my early 20s.
17. Compared to this time last year, are you:
i. happier or sadder? happier
ii. thinner or fatter? According to my NP I'm heavier, but it doesn't seem like I'm fat.
iii. richer or poorer? I'm Richer!
18. What do you wish you'd done more of?
Just getting bigger more importnat stuff done like the loose ends with the remnants of my transition.
19. What do you wish you'd done less of?
Worrying about stupid things (it would probably do wonders for my anxiety problem)
20. How will you be spending Christmas?
I slept in, threw a pumpkin pie in the oven, and watched movies. :)
22. Did you fall in love in 2009?
Not with someone, but here lately... I've had my own passions about things. And I feel like I've been falling in love
with life every year.
23. How many one-night stands?
None. Yuck.. Now on the other hand, in my head? I don't want to say...lol. ;)
24. What was your favorite TV program?
Doll House, House, The Simpsons (yes still), Ghost Adventures, Ghost Hunters...
25. Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year?
Hate takes up too much energy... it eats at a person and just sort of clings there. I deal with my feelings about someone, and let it go...wish them well,and move on.
26. What was the best book you read?
Poem crazy...it's amazing.
27. What was your greatest musical discovery?
The Black Keys (They are a good band, but I wish they would post better songs on myspace)
28. What did you want and get?
A new computer! And well, another year to explore and experience life.
29. What did you want and not get?
To go home for a visit.
30. What was your favourite film of this year?
One Week, X-men origins: Wolverine, Gran torino, Blood and Bone, Brothers, Drag me straight to Hell (Hilarious Horror movie), Sorority row...etc. I dunno there were a lot of good ones. Oh and Avatar was pretty good.
31. What did you do on your birthday?
I slept in and ate what ever I wanted. :) Didn't have to work.
32. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
Winning the powerball...and yes money isn't everything. If I didn't have to be tethered to my job, I could go back to
school and visit family when ever I want...and get surgeries done that I still need. I wouldn't have to put my aging body through so much physical labor everyday just to make something over minimum wage. Make it so my dad could retire finally. Improve the lives of the few people in this world that matter to me would be great. And of course I would donate to important causes. I've obviously thought this through a time or two..lol :)
33. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2009?
Simple. White T-shirt and jeans. But I'm slowly going to get rid of old or holey clothes and am going to buy new ones.
It's been far and few between. I'm well over due. I want to actually have a style too, not just boring T-shirt and jeans.
34. What kept you sane?
Looking forward to another day.
35. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
LOL...Well, I do think the woman from the "Doll house" is hot, Eliza Dushku . She reminds of a young Madeline Stowe. Not to sound like a stalker or anything but my heart will always be with Drew Barymore though...lol... I'm faithful with my celebrity crushes.
36. What political issue stirred you the most?
Health care and GLBTQ rights. Did I get all the letters?
37. Who did you miss?
People who have come and gone in my life.... my family too.
38. Who was the best new person you met?
I haven't met many new people...um.... can't think of anyone I know well enough to say so.
39. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2009.
That everyone in their own way is different which not only pulls us apart, but makes us as one.
Also, studying astronomy and a little physics has taught me that everything seems to have the opposite
of what it is. Such as: Is time fixed or not? It seems to be both. Do things happen randomly or do they not? It seems to be both.
Energy is also mass...mass is also energy. Then philosophical things like: is life complex, painful, happy? Does any of this existence mean anything? There seems to be two or more answers to each question and even more questions stem from them, and everything seems to come into a blur. I can only say that as diverse as this thing called existence is..there is only one thing I can be certain of: We live in one great big moment. Right now ...right here is all that we will ever have or know, all that will ever matter if you choose to make it matter. Does that mean I don't believe in God and an after life of somekind? No. I believe in the possibility of all possibilities. Why would what we call God not be different things to different people in an existence that seems so diverse? I'm not bringing this stuff up as an argument, but it's just fun to explore it. But aside from all the thinking I've been doing... things have been great this year! :)
40. Quote a song lyric that sums up your year:
"The boy who blocked his own shot." By Brand New
"You are calm and reposed
Let your beauty unfold
Pale white like the skin
Stretched over your bones
Spring keeps you ever close
You are second hand smoke
You are so fragile and thin
Standing trial for your sins
Holding onto yourself the best you can
You are the smell before the rain
You are the blood in my veins
Call me a safe bet
I'm betting I'm not
I'm glad that you can forgive
I'm only hoping as time goes
You can forget"
1. What did you do in 2009 that you'd never done before?
Geez. I dunno. I'm a creature of habit really. Oh, um...I hooked my netbook up to my tv in the living room. Started watching "House" (love it). "Doll House" is another good one. Went to Patricks house for thanksgiving. I spent more money on the internet than I ever have (which surprised the hell out of me! lol) Shredded my old diaries out of existence. Started taking anxiety meds. Talked to my brother a great deal this year... a lot. Realized there's a first every year for something no matter how old you are which is fucking spectacular.
2. Did you keep your New Year's resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
I don't really make New years resolutions, but I was suppose to do something during the course of the year that I put off, and now it's 2010. 2010 seems like a good year just to get the big things done starting in January. No more fucking hiding like a hermit... I'm obviously not getting anything done that way!
3. Did anyone close to you give birth?
Nope!
4. Did anyone close to you die?
No.
5. What countries did you visit?
None.
6. What would you like to have in 2010 that you lacked in 2009?
A friend who's a more steady part of my life...like a consistent hang out buddy or something.
7. What date from 2009 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
January 31st, a bad relationship. When she passed in and out of my life again in 3 months after 2 years of no contact... it was really negative and sad. I realized then how much we had both changed even from 2 years ago...well, more me than her. At the same time... It was amazing and positive. I will not say who "she" was but even as an always negative force in my life...having her there in that small amount of time, taught me a lot. With that said, I will never talk to her again. I wish her well though. :)
8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?
To really feel self acceptance and contentment...more than ever before. I'm not all the way there yet, but I got really far.
9. What was your biggest failure?
Not getting out more.
10. Did you suffer illness or injury?
Not really. Although it does feel like my body is falling apart sometimes...lol. Doesn't help having a physical job.
11. What were the best things you bought?
A new computer, netbook, and ipod touch! Woohoo!
12. Whose behaviour merited celebration?
You know, my boss is a great guy...I don't say that enough. Come to think of it, not many people
say that about their bosses. Also, my mom sent me some very nice things this year for x-mas...it wasn't really the stuff, but the thought and love that went into all of it.
13. Whose behaviour appalled you?
I think every year there's someone that does, but I don't dwell on it. What's the point?
I deal with it in what ever way, and move on.
14. Where did most of your money go?
The internet... electrical gadgets and stuff.
15. What did you get really, really, really excited about?
Halloween! I love October! :)
16. What song will always remind you of 2009?
"Sober" by P!nk...I think it came out right at the beginning of the year. She reminds me of
someone I would've known back in my teenage years or something...lol. Sounds crazy maybe but
her music always takes me back to when I lived in Washington, whether it's her new stuff or not. Her music didn't come out until
I was in my early 20s.
17. Compared to this time last year, are you:
i. happier or sadder? happier
ii. thinner or fatter? According to my NP I'm heavier, but it doesn't seem like I'm fat.
iii. richer or poorer? I'm Richer!
18. What do you wish you'd done more of?
Just getting bigger more importnat stuff done like the loose ends with the remnants of my transition.
19. What do you wish you'd done less of?
Worrying about stupid things (it would probably do wonders for my anxiety problem)
20. How will you be spending Christmas?
I slept in, threw a pumpkin pie in the oven, and watched movies. :)
22. Did you fall in love in 2009?
Not with someone, but here lately... I've had my own passions about things. And I feel like I've been falling in love
with life every year.
23. How many one-night stands?
None. Yuck.. Now on the other hand, in my head? I don't want to say...lol. ;)
24. What was your favorite TV program?
Doll House, House, The Simpsons (yes still), Ghost Adventures, Ghost Hunters...
25. Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year?
Hate takes up too much energy... it eats at a person and just sort of clings there. I deal with my feelings about someone, and let it go...wish them well,and move on.
26. What was the best book you read?
Poem crazy...it's amazing.
27. What was your greatest musical discovery?
The Black Keys (They are a good band, but I wish they would post better songs on myspace)
28. What did you want and get?
A new computer! And well, another year to explore and experience life.
29. What did you want and not get?
To go home for a visit.
30. What was your favourite film of this year?
One Week, X-men origins: Wolverine, Gran torino, Blood and Bone, Brothers, Drag me straight to Hell (Hilarious Horror movie), Sorority row...etc. I dunno there were a lot of good ones. Oh and Avatar was pretty good.
31. What did you do on your birthday?
I slept in and ate what ever I wanted. :) Didn't have to work.
32. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
Winning the powerball...and yes money isn't everything. If I didn't have to be tethered to my job, I could go back to
school and visit family when ever I want...and get surgeries done that I still need. I wouldn't have to put my aging body through so much physical labor everyday just to make something over minimum wage. Make it so my dad could retire finally. Improve the lives of the few people in this world that matter to me would be great. And of course I would donate to important causes. I've obviously thought this through a time or two..lol :)
33. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2009?
Simple. White T-shirt and jeans. But I'm slowly going to get rid of old or holey clothes and am going to buy new ones.
It's been far and few between. I'm well over due. I want to actually have a style too, not just boring T-shirt and jeans.
34. What kept you sane?
Looking forward to another day.
35. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
LOL...Well, I do think the woman from the "Doll house" is hot, Eliza Dushku . She reminds of a young Madeline Stowe. Not to sound like a stalker or anything but my heart will always be with Drew Barymore though...lol... I'm faithful with my celebrity crushes.
36. What political issue stirred you the most?
Health care and GLBTQ rights. Did I get all the letters?
37. Who did you miss?
People who have come and gone in my life.... my family too.
38. Who was the best new person you met?
I haven't met many new people...um.... can't think of anyone I know well enough to say so.
39. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2009.
That everyone in their own way is different which not only pulls us apart, but makes us as one.
Also, studying astronomy and a little physics has taught me that everything seems to have the opposite
of what it is. Such as: Is time fixed or not? It seems to be both. Do things happen randomly or do they not? It seems to be both.
Energy is also mass...mass is also energy. Then philosophical things like: is life complex, painful, happy? Does any of this existence mean anything? There seems to be two or more answers to each question and even more questions stem from them, and everything seems to come into a blur. I can only say that as diverse as this thing called existence is..there is only one thing I can be certain of: We live in one great big moment. Right now ...right here is all that we will ever have or know, all that will ever matter if you choose to make it matter. Does that mean I don't believe in God and an after life of somekind? No. I believe in the possibility of all possibilities. Why would what we call God not be different things to different people in an existence that seems so diverse? I'm not bringing this stuff up as an argument, but it's just fun to explore it. But aside from all the thinking I've been doing... things have been great this year! :)
40. Quote a song lyric that sums up your year:
"The boy who blocked his own shot." By Brand New
"You are calm and reposed
Let your beauty unfold
Pale white like the skin
Stretched over your bones
Spring keeps you ever close
You are second hand smoke
You are so fragile and thin
Standing trial for your sins
Holding onto yourself the best you can
You are the smell before the rain
You are the blood in my veins
Call me a safe bet
I'm betting I'm not
I'm glad that you can forgive
I'm only hoping as time goes
You can forget"