I took the damn survey while waiting for my old high school crush to come in town (I thought he’d be here much, much earlier…like right now, but I’m happy for this time of reflection). He won’t be here with friend in tow until about 9. That means I can even go for a run, come back and then get ready! Good news indeed.
Happy New Year! Enjoy (or cringe, whichever)!!
End of the Year Survey
1. What did you do in 2008 that you’d never done before?
Endured a broken engagement. Zip-lined. Actually tried to get pregnant.
2. Did you keep your New Years’ resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
No. My year kinda went haywire around May. I was doing good with my 1000-mile running thing, but blew it pretty quickly after the breakup. I also gained 10lbs. Coincidence? And yes, I will make resolutions again this year.
3. Did anyone close to you give birth?
It seems like people all around me gave birth, but nobody super close to me. And Im glad because of all the child-centric stuff I was going through (stepchildren, and the loss of them the trying to get pregnant thing).
4. Did anyone close to you die?
Thankfully, no one close. I know this sounds really woe-is-me, but a big part of ME died in 08. Im still very grateful to be alive in fact, I have another chance, and thats good, right? Very good.
5. What countries did you visit?
Various cities in the US, Japan, Great Britain, France, Germany, Sweden, Italy, Costa Rica
6. What would you like to have in 2009 that you lacked in 2008?
A big boost of self-confidence, a man who rocks my world.
7. What date from 2008 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
08/08/08. That was supposed to be my wedding date. Instead, I was in Napa hanging out with the most amazing girlfriends ever.
8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?
Surviving, I guess. Existing. Thats not really an achievement. Hmph.
9. What was your biggest failure?
I failed to get married. I failed at some things at work. I failed at being a really good friend.
10. Did you suffer illness or injury?
Yes. Oh my aching heart. I will be suffering for a while, I think. Sometimes I feel better, sometimes I feel worse. I cant wait for this to be over.
11. What was the best thing you bought?
That crazy, rainy trip to Costa Rica.
12. Whose behavior merited celebration?
My parents. All of my girlfriends/guyfriends who rallied around me. Everyone on OD who left notes of encouragement and wisdom, TMG.
13. Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed?
Do I really need to go there?
14. Where did most of your money go?
Rent, food, booze, smokes, and wedding deposits
15. What did you get really, really, really excited about?
Not going there either. Oh wait meeting Anthony. Im sorry that fizzled.
16. What song will always remind you of 2008?
Two songs that TMG put on one of the CDs he made for me. I still play them over and over and over again in my car:
Breakfast after 10, Blue October (though I dont really like the live versionor this videothat much the CD had a better version)
Ice Cream, Muscles (just sheer greatness for my summertime blues)
17. Compared to this time last year, are you:
i. Happier or sadder? Sadder.
ii. Thinner or fatter? FatterUGH!
iii. Richer or poorer? I dont know financially the same right now, I guess.
18. What do you wish you’d done more of?
Smiling and enjoyingeasier said than done. Running. Getting angry.
19. What do you wish you’d done less of?
Crying, though there was no way around it. Sitting in the window, smoking.
20. How did you spend Christmas?
With my parents at their place by the lake. Nice, quiet, and too short.
21. What was the most embarrassing thing that happened to you in 2008?
Embarrassing? Lets see. I can think of humiliating, but embarrassing? Lots, Im sure, but a lot of this year was just a blur.
22. Did you fall in love in 2008?
No, and unfortunately I didnt fall OUT of love either.
23. How many one-night stands?
Zilch. But had some excitement with Anthony!
24. What was your favorite TV program?
I watched a lot of news. I watched a lot of nothing.
25. Do you hate anyone now that you didn’t hate this time last year?
No.
26. What was the best book you read?
You know, I read lots of healing from heartache books sort of. I guess I mostly just glossed over them. Sheesh. I sound so pathetic.
27. What was your greatest musical discovery?
All the stuff that TMG put on CDs for me. I wouldnt say it was GREAT music, per se, but he went through all that effort and it really touched me.
28. What did you want and get?
I guess I just wanted to get through this year.
29. What did you want and not get?
My own family.
30. What was your favorite film of this year?
I went to the movies, but (see question #26)
31. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
I turned 41. TMG hosted a party that he spun into a birthday party for me. It was amazing, and it was two days before my actual birthday. I woke up crying on my actual birthday, and was confronted by EXMS as I was leaving church.
32. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
Honestly, Im not sure. I guess I wasnt supposed to get married, so sometimes I wonder if we had done the deed where wed be todaycontemplating divorce? Scary thought, so Im not going to think about it much.
33. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2008?
Dress to get through the day.
34. What kept you sane?
My friends, my parents, a tiny little bit of Xanax, smokes, TMG, and OD (in no particular order)
35. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy most?
I dont know.
36. What political issue stirred you the most?
The economic downturn
37. Who did you miss?
I was going to say the Old Me but no. Because Im still here, and I know I need to change. Sure, I missed EXMS like crazy. But thats just what it wascrazy.
38. Who was the best new person you met?
Hands down, TMG. But he was also one of the most difficult.
39. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2008.
Heartbreak wont kill you.
40. If you could sum up 2008 in three words, what would they be?
Eat My Shorts.
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