Almost neglected this annual tradition...
On December 27, 2005, I wrote:
But I think I'm going to focus more on what's most important in 2006: My health and my career. I'm going to avoid little projects like music videos (after I film the next one in January with Chloe!), writing screenplays, and playing on Wikipedia. I'm mainly just going to work on staying healthy and writing comedy.
I'm not sure how healthier I am, but I haven't really gained that much weight overall. I gained a lot and lost a lot, leaving me about where I was a year ago. I finally got my career going in October, whilst trying to figure out my day-job non-career. I filmed another music video with Chloe, but not until August. I can safely say I haven't written any screenplays, but I am no longer playing on Wikipedia (i.e. not updating). That month or so without it really got me off the stuff. I have started writing comedy now that I'm here in Chicago and I will likely perform my first open-mike stand-up routine next month.
On January 24, 2006, I wrote:
God damn it, I know I'm going to break in to the improv scene in Chicago this year. I just KNOW. You know, sometimes you get those "feelings". This is one of those feelings. It'll be like last year never happened. Last year, I took my eyes off the prize. Got too wrapped up in little things. It's going to be different this year.
It was. I did. :)
2003, 2004, 2005, and now...
1. What did you do in 2006 that you'd never done before?
Enrolled in classes at i.O. Got engaged. Moved to Chicago. Auditioned and got in a couple of sketch comedy shows.
2. Did you keep your new years' resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
My body hasn't changed at all and it's my fault. I finally moved to Chicago though. My main focuses next year will be continuing to promote myself and working on my relationship with Julie.
3. Did anyone close to you give birth?
A few aquaintances I believe, but no one close as such, no.
4. Did anyone close to you die?
This is the first year I'm saying yes. Aunt Sally in January and my godmother Pat in April.
5. What countries did you visit?
None!
6. What would you like to have in 2007 that you lacked in 2006?
Last year, I said, "To live with Julie near Chicago." I only got half those things. I wish to attain the other half next year.
7. What date from 2006 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
January 29th: My last breakfast with Aunt Sal. She would be dead within 48 hours.
8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?
Moving to Chicago.
9. What was your biggest failure?
Not succeeding at the job I was hired to do and paying for it (literally).
10. Did you suffer illness or injury?
Nothing big, but I had a nasty case of night sweats a few months ago.
11. What was the best thing you bought?
Damn... I don't think I bought anything big.
12. Whose behavior merited celebration?
Bill Gates and his foundation.
13. Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed?
The media.
14. Where did most of your money go?
That's what *I* want to know!
15. What did you get really, really, really excited about?
Moving to Chicago.
16. What song will always remind you of 2003?
"Chasing Cars" by Snow Patrol.
17. Compared to this time last year, are you:
i. happier or sadder? Happier about some things, sadder about others.
ii. thinner or fatter? A little fatter, I think.
iii. richer or poorer? Bills are getting paid off, but I have less money.
18. What do you wish you'd done more of?
Writing, exercising, saving money. The usual.
19. What do you wish you'd done less of?
Neglecting what I'm realizing might matter more than I thought.
20. How will you be spending Christmas?
I spent it with family, but pretty differently this year.
22. Did you fall in love in 2006?
I fell deeper.
23. How many one-night stands?
None!
24. What was your favorite TV program?
"Heroes" and "The Office"
25. Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year?
I don't think so.
26. What was the best book you read?
I don't think I read any. I am not a literate person.
27. What was your greatest musical discovery?
Within Temptation. Johnny Cash. I know, totally different!
28. What did you want and get?
See 1, 8 and 15.
29. What did you want and not get?
More time with Julie.
30. What was your favorite film of this year?
"The Prestige"
31. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
Looked for a job. I turned 27 this year.
32. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
More time with Julie, Mike and Matt.
33. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2006?
Dr. Pepper shirt.
34. What kept you sane?
Julie, Mike, Matt, my parents and Noelle.
35. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
Sacha Baron Cohen interested me, but I didn't really fancy anyone besides the cast of "The Office".
36. What political issue stirred you the most?
Hmmm... politics just stirred me in general.
37. Who did you miss?
Julie, Mike, Matt, Chloe.
38. Who was the best new person you met?
I met a LOT of new people this year, but I think Shane has been the best.
39. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2006:
Don't take things for granted. The littlest things might matter in the long run. Try to take every chance you can get.
40. Quote a song lyric that sums up your year:
"When you get a chance to sit it out or dance/I hope you dance".
But I think I'm going to focus more on what's most important in 2006: My health and my career. I'm going to avoid little projects like music videos (after I film the next one in January with Chloe!), writing screenplays, and playing on Wikipedia. I'm mainly just going to work on staying healthy and writing comedy.
I'm not sure how healthier I am, but I haven't really gained that much weight overall. I gained a lot and lost a lot, leaving me about where I was a year ago. I finally got my career going in October, whilst trying to figure out my day-job non-career. I filmed another music video with Chloe, but not until August. I can safely say I haven't written any screenplays, but I am no longer playing on Wikipedia (i.e. not updating). That month or so without it really got me off the stuff. I have started writing comedy now that I'm here in Chicago and I will likely perform my first open-mike stand-up routine next month.
On January 24, 2006, I wrote:
God damn it, I know I'm going to break in to the improv scene in Chicago this year. I just KNOW. You know, sometimes you get those "feelings". This is one of those feelings. It'll be like last year never happened. Last year, I took my eyes off the prize. Got too wrapped up in little things. It's going to be different this year.
It was. I did. :)
2003, 2004, 2005, and now...
1. What did you do in 2006 that you'd never done before?
Enrolled in classes at i.O. Got engaged. Moved to Chicago. Auditioned and got in a couple of sketch comedy shows.
2. Did you keep your new years' resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
My body hasn't changed at all and it's my fault. I finally moved to Chicago though. My main focuses next year will be continuing to promote myself and working on my relationship with Julie.
3. Did anyone close to you give birth?
A few aquaintances I believe, but no one close as such, no.
4. Did anyone close to you die?
This is the first year I'm saying yes. Aunt Sally in January and my godmother Pat in April.
5. What countries did you visit?
None!
6. What would you like to have in 2007 that you lacked in 2006?
Last year, I said, "To live with Julie near Chicago." I only got half those things. I wish to attain the other half next year.
7. What date from 2006 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
January 29th: My last breakfast with Aunt Sal. She would be dead within 48 hours.
8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?
Moving to Chicago.
9. What was your biggest failure?
Not succeeding at the job I was hired to do and paying for it (literally).
10. Did you suffer illness or injury?
Nothing big, but I had a nasty case of night sweats a few months ago.
11. What was the best thing you bought?
Damn... I don't think I bought anything big.
12. Whose behavior merited celebration?
Bill Gates and his foundation.
13. Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed?
The media.
14. Where did most of your money go?
That's what *I* want to know!
15. What did you get really, really, really excited about?
Moving to Chicago.
16. What song will always remind you of 2003?
"Chasing Cars" by Snow Patrol.
17. Compared to this time last year, are you:
i. happier or sadder? Happier about some things, sadder about others.
ii. thinner or fatter? A little fatter, I think.
iii. richer or poorer? Bills are getting paid off, but I have less money.
18. What do you wish you'd done more of?
Writing, exercising, saving money. The usual.
19. What do you wish you'd done less of?
Neglecting what I'm realizing might matter more than I thought.
20. How will you be spending Christmas?
I spent it with family, but pretty differently this year.
22. Did you fall in love in 2006?
I fell deeper.
23. How many one-night stands?
None!
24. What was your favorite TV program?
"Heroes" and "The Office"
25. Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year?
I don't think so.
26. What was the best book you read?
I don't think I read any. I am not a literate person.
27. What was your greatest musical discovery?
Within Temptation. Johnny Cash. I know, totally different!
28. What did you want and get?
See 1, 8 and 15.
29. What did you want and not get?
More time with Julie.
30. What was your favorite film of this year?
"The Prestige"
31. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
Looked for a job. I turned 27 this year.
32. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
More time with Julie, Mike and Matt.
33. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2006?
Dr. Pepper shirt.
34. What kept you sane?
Julie, Mike, Matt, my parents and Noelle.
35. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
Sacha Baron Cohen interested me, but I didn't really fancy anyone besides the cast of "The Office".
36. What political issue stirred you the most?
Hmmm... politics just stirred me in general.
37. Who did you miss?
Julie, Mike, Matt, Chloe.
38. Who was the best new person you met?
I met a LOT of new people this year, but I think Shane has been the best.
39. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2006:
Don't take things for granted. The littlest things might matter in the long run. Try to take every chance you can get.
40. Quote a song lyric that sums up your year:
"When you get a chance to sit it out or dance/I hope you dance".