I stole this meme from slackermama.com. I thought it sounded like fun…here we go!
1. What did you do in 2008 that you’d never done before?
I went to Disneyworld, made bubble magnets, and celebrated my birthday with 3 other “birthday friends”.
2. Did you keep your new year’s resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
I sort of did… I lost 35lbs but wanted to lose more. So sort of.
3. Did anyone close to you give birth?
This year? Not someone close to me, but friends did give birth.
4. Did anyone close to you die?
Nope, thank goodness and knock on wood.
5. What countries did you visit?
None this year, but hope to go to Aisa or Africa next year. Wait, does Epcot count?
6. What would you like to have in 2009 that you lacked in 2008?
A bit more clarity in my life, more time to do “fun” things and a bit more money. And better control over the money I do have.
7. What dates from 2008 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
June 1-4, DisneyWorld; another week in June, Watercolor, FL; November 4, the day Obama was elected.
8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?
Got a new job!!
9. What was your biggest failure?
Thought I would save more money than I did.
10. Did you suffer illness or injury?
Crappy mouth infection; horrible flu.
11. What was the best thing you bought?
New Visio 32 inch flat panel TV – LOVE IT!
12. Whose behavior merited celebration?
Friends and family. Totally.
13. Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed?
Crazy CTA bus people. Our Governor. Our President.
14. Where did most of your money go?
Crap. I have no idea and that is not a good thing. Rent, mostly.
15. What did you get really, really, really excited about?
The new TV, Disneyworld trip, Watercolor trip. Wii. Wii Fit. Guitar Hero.
16. What song will always remind you of 2008?
“Signed, Sealed, Delivered” from the Obama campaign.
17. Compared to this time last year, are you:
a) happier or sadder? The same I think.
b) thinner or fatter? Thinner thank goodness!
c) richer or poorer? The same, I think. Soon to be a bit richer…but just a bit.
18. What do you wish you’d done more of?
Exercise and scrapbook
19. What do you wish you’d done less of?
Sitting and being crabby.
20. How did you spend Christmas?
I went to the godchildren’s house and spent the night. I got to see what Santa does and WOW – it is alot. remind me to thank my mom and grandparents for all their work helping Santa over the years.
21. Did you fall in love in 2008?
I really really wish I did, but no.
22. What was your favorite TV program?
The Office and How I Met Your Mother. Never missed an ep.
23. Do you hate anyone now that you didn’t hate this time last year?
nope.
24. What was the best book you read?
The Painted Veil. Great oldie by Somerset Marm
25. What was your greatest musical discovery?
That I am a Jazz lover.
26. What did you want and get?
Wii – Wii Fit- Guitar Hero. Sad, I know.
27. What did you want and not get?
A DSLR camera. PRETTY PLEASE!?!?!?
28. What was your favorite film of this year?
Stepbrothers. Hands Down.
29. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
Nothing on the day, but had a blow-out party co-hosted by 3 other friends. I turned 31.
30. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
More stuff done outside the house. Exploring my city.
31. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2008?
Too big Clothing. I was OK with that. Atleast it was not too small.
32. What kept you sane?
Lots of booze. Kidding. I would say my big fat 36lb cat and being able to be a councelor to a few of my friends.
33. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
O-B-A-M-A!
34. What political issue stirred you the most?
IL’s Idiot Gov. And Palin. Oooooohhhhhh, Palin.
35. Who did you miss?
A few old friends, but some reconnected.
36. Who was the best new person you met?
HD. She is awesome and really got me out to see what I am missing. I will always remember her for that.
37. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2008.
Again, don’t get too excited about anything. It will only disapoint you in the long run.
38. Quote a song lyric that sums up your year.
“Alone” by Toby Lightman
Everybody needs someone to cling to
Everybody needs someone to call their own
No one wants a love that you can see through
No one wants to spend their whole life alone
Someday I know he will surely find me
Someday I will have a love to call my own
Then I’ll have someone to lay beside me
Then I’ll never have to spend my nights alone
Alone, isn’t where I want to be
I’ve got so much to give, we’re not supposed
to live alone
Isn’t how I think of me, I’m counting down the
days til I can put that word away
The world is full of people who are searching
and every heart is trying to find a home
Just like everything I think that I’m deserving
of a love that takes away the word alone
And I’m waiting in line
And I’ll wait like a bird on a wire
And I wonder if that day will ever come
When love walks in to finally take me higher
Then I’ll know my search for love is done
