2020 in quiz form in Hello.

What did you do in 2020 that you’d never done before?
Apart from the obvious, realised I am finally in a job I really love.

Did you keep your new years’ resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
I only made one and that was to try wild swimming. Obviously with lockdown, I didn’t want to go to tourist hotspots so didn’t achieve it. So I’ll keep it for this year.

Did anyone close to you give birth?
My sister had baby Billy in October. I’ve not met him yet, I can’t wait until we can all gather under one roof.

Did anyone close to you die?
No.

What countries did you visit?
Belle and I had a quick jaunt over the border to Gretna in Scotland in January of last year.

What would you like to have in 2021 that you lacked in 2020?
A holiday. I’m planning on a big Scottish island tour when we can go. Hoping to visit Islay, Jura and Siel.
Live music and going to cafes for a treat. Meeting up for a drink in the pub.

What date from 2020 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
Probably 20th March, when all this shit started.

What was your biggest achievement of the year?
Not having a mental breakdown, despite feeling like I was coming close.

What was your biggest failure?
Spending too much time in bed.

Did you suffer illness or injury?
No, but my plantar fasciitis got better. Turns out it was my work shoes causing it.

What was the best thing you bought?
Reading glasses and super comfy walking trainers. What? I’m turning 50 next year! 🤣

Whose behaviour merited celebration?
Everyone to be fair. We did really well considering.

Whose behaviour made you appalled and depressed?
Boris Johnson, the government.

Where did most of your money go?
Crafting things probably.

What did you get really, really, really excited about?
Meeting Billy then not being allowed to. At least he’s safe.

What song will always remind you of 2020?
That fucking baked potato song!

Compared to this time last year, are you:
i. happier or sadder? Sadder
ii. thinner or fatter? About the same. I lost a stone then put it back on!
iii. richer or poorer? Managing to save money by not going for days out. So richer I’d say.

What do you wish you’d done more of?
Walking

What do you wish you’d done less of?
Lying down.

How will you be spending Christmas?
It was a quiet one this year, as usually we see my parents, grandparents and in laws. I laid on the sofa while John and Rob cooked, then we visited my parents in the evening.

Did you fall in love in 2020?
All over again.

How many one-night stands?
None

What was your favourite TV program?
Worzel Gummidge. I’d avoided it because it used to scare me as a child, but McKenzie Crook made it lovely.

Do you hate anyone now that you didn’t hate this time last year?
No

What was your greatest musical discovery?
Johnny Flynn and Hainbach.

What did you want and get?
Strong legs.

What did you want and not get?
A holiday, live music, seeing Billy.

What was your favourite film of this year?
Ooh, I can’t remember seeing any new ones this year.
EDIT: I’ve just watched Soul, that was very good.

What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
I turned 48. I can’t remember what I did. It’s Eleanor’s birthday as well, so I tend to make it her day. She turned 14.

What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
Not being restricted. To begin with I’d say to John “fancy going out for lunch?”, forgetting about the restrictions. So we just didn’t bother.

How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2020?
Comfy.

What kept you sane?
Walking. My family. My colleagues.

Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
Josh Homme. Dave Grohl. As always.

What political issue stirred you the most?
The government have just been running round like headless chickens all year.

Who did you miss?
My sister. My grandparents. My inlaws.

Who was the best new person you met?
Hm. Not sure. I really get along with my new colleague, Rowan. But I keep trying to mother him because he’s the same age as Rob! 😅

Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2020.
Not to take things for granted.

Last updated January 01, 2021