Jan 03, 2009 10:03
C'mon, I never do these, so gimme a break, all right?
2008: End of the year recap
Where did you begin 2008?
i actually can't recall... quite possibly at work.
What was your status by Valentine's Day?
single since valentine's day '05!
Were you in school any time this year?
whole fuckin' time.
Did you have to go to the hospital?
not to the emergency room, thank jesus.
Did you have any encounters with the police?
not unless you mean speeding tickets.
Where did you go on vacation?
South Africa... vacation/school. it was more of a vacation, though. best one ever.
What did you purchase that was over $100?
oh, plenty...
ipod--$225
snowboard--$140
car--$22,500 + interest
shall i keep going?
Did you know anybody who got married?
yep
Did you know anybody who passed away?
i don't think so
Did you move anywhere?
no. that feels good to say.
What sporting events did you attend?
sometimes my roommate and i have eating contests...
What concerts/shows did you go to?
just some small ones in cambridge, i think.
What is the one thing you thought you wouldn't do in 2008?
stab a buffalo with a needle & syringe
What have been your favorite moments?
abseiling was a pretty great one
Any new additions to your family?
i almost had a cat for five minutes, but it didn't work out.
What was your best month?
can i pick mid-july to mid-august?
Who has been your best drinking buddy?
Sharyn, hands down. but then she moved away. second place... Johnnie, perhaps?
Made new friends?
Yes, actually.
Favorite night out?
that one bar in bumfuck nowhere africa where i danced on the counter. it wasn't pretty, but it was fun!
i have to add in a couple of my own categories here...
* favorite night in: weird thanksgiving '08
* most awkward night out: deer tick concert, middle east.
Other than home, where did you spend most of your time?
work, work, work
Change your hairstyle?
grew it out, cut it short, grew it out, cut it short... same as it's always been.
Have any car accidents?
i didn't, but my car did. RIP '01 Ford Focus :(
(although i guess the car's not actually dead... it belongs to a 16-year-old daughter in Peabody, hopefully with some new airbags and an intact windshield)
How old did you turn this year?
23. i feel like i'm getting old.
Do you have a New Year's resolution?
to stop thinking i have to wait for a new year to make a resolution.
Do anything embarrassing?
oh, plenty
Been snowboarding?
New Years Day 08 w/Jasmine... I think that's it, though :(
Find a special someone?
fuck no
Are you happy to see 2008 go?
i've been done with her for a while now. i'm not sure how much different '09 will be, but i'm ready to find out.