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What did you do in 2005 that you'd never done before?
rented a house for the first time. fell in love.
Did you keep any new years resolutions & will you make more for next year?
no...
no but. this year - drink more water, eat more fruit & veg and be less lazy.
Did anyone close to you give birth?
no.
Did anyone close to you die?
no
What countries did you visit?
egypt
What would you like to have in 2006 that you lacked in 2005?
motivation. control over my ridiculous jealousy.
What date from 2005 will remain etched in your memory and why?
7th of july & coming back from egypt to simon. also i had chronic diarrhoea.
What was your biggest achievement of the year?
getting a few fat firsts on my lit and poetry essays.
What was your biggest failure?
looking after myself.
Did you suffer illness or injury?
cystitis and kidney infection. unbelievable pain. see above.
What was the best thing you bought?
all clothes and all shoes. and numerous bargainous bookshelf fillers.
Whose behavior merited celebration?
simon's.
Whose behavior made you appalled/depressed?
simon's!
Where did most of your money go?
rent, vodka, christmas and birthday presents and clothes.
What did you get really, really excited about?
seeing the sphinx and the pyramids and realising that i might be falling in love.
What song will always remind you of 2005?
lover you should've come over - jeff buckley
Compared to this time last year are you happier or sadder?
happier.
What do you wish you'd done more of?
reading. eating nutritious food. budgeting.
What do you wish you'd done less of?
sitting around the house too much. ignoring people & being antisocial.
How will you be spending Christmas?
with my family at home and then a belated christmas with simon.
Did you fall in love in 2005?
yes
Did your heart get broken in 2005?
no
What was your favorite TV program?
americas next top model
Do you hate anyone now that you didnt hate this time last year?
yes.
What was the best book you read and/or movie you saw?
book: candide, voltaire.
What was your greatest discovery?
lycra.
What did you want and get?
love. romance. security. bliss.
What did you want and did not get?
lots of money. an overall first.
What was your favorite film of this year?
sin city
What did you do on your birthday and how old were you?
it was my twentieth and i went to snobs with housemates and friends. alo arranged a free half dayer with a load of my friends bands at the sunflower lounge and loved every minute. tea party back home.
What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
not being jealous. realising that when someone pays me a compliment i should accept it and not be suspicious.
How would you describe your personal fashion concept of 2004?
lycra catsuit/ white stilletoes/ massive hair. cher. kate bush. like 'wired for sound' but without the rollerboots.
What kept you sane?
solitude, mom & dad, amy, simon, zarah.
Which celebrity/public figure did you fantisize about the most?
blondie for her cheekbones. jennifer lewis for her talent.
What political issue stirred you the most?
ethnic minorities and immigration
Friends
Who was the best new person you met?
simon
Who did you wish you did not meet?
too many people. one person inparticular
Who was your best friend?
simon, zarah, amy
Who was your enemy?
my imagination and paranoia.
Who do you miss?
chris and zarah.
Who will you never forget?
zarah.
Quote a lyric that best sums up 2005 for you:
'if you find yourself caught in love, say a prayer to the man above. thank him for everything you know. you should thank him for every breath you blow. '
Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2005:
be optimistic and more self indulgent!