| I don't often do these, but I'm bored and have been experiencing major writer's block of late, so I'm hoping that any kind of writing will tempt the muse from her sabbatical. Feel free to snag it and do it yourself!
1. What did you do in 2008 that you’d never done before?
I went to Las Vegas for a week, alone, which was amazing, but looking back in retrospect, probably quite a daunting thing to do on my own, so go me lol! It was my first solo holiday abroad also. I also went to the comedy store in London and met Greg Proops. Probably the most momentous event, however, was buying my first house. Nothing makes you feel more grown up than your first mortgage payment :|
2. Did you keep your new year’s resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
I don't make them because I know that I will most probably a) forget them or b) get fed up, so yeah - I don't bother and I don't imagine that will change this year.
3. Did anyone close to you give birth?
nope
4. Did anyone close to you die?
Unfortunately my cousin, Paul, who was 29, died of cancer in November, which was extremely difficult.
5. What countries did you visit?
England and the USA
6. What would you like to have in 2009 that you lacked in 2008?
I have pretty much everything I could want in terms of material things. I suppose I'd like a little more self satisfaction and happiness within myself.
7. What dates from 2008 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
17/1/08 - I think that was the date I got the keys to my house, 18/6/08 - Went to Vegas, the whole of November as it was a difficult time for the family because of Paul.
8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?
Buying a house and securing 3rd place for promotion after interviewing for a post that over 300 people applied for.
9. What was your biggest failure?
Happily, now that I think on it, I don't think I failed at anything. As always I feel a failure in terms of emotional relationships, but that's not something I dwell on anymore; not now that I've realised I'm happier alone
10. Did you suffer illness or injury?
No major illness thank God. Aggravated a recurring knee injury which set me back for a week or two in terms of soccer, but that's nothing unusual!
11. What was the best thing you bought?
My 37" Full 1080p High Definition TV *pets tv*, oh and Rock Band for the wii :D
12. Whose behavior merited celebration?
My aunt rosemary, who never ceases to amaze and inspire me.
13. Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed?
The BBC's reaction to Jonathan Ross. I never liked Russel Brand, but have at least an ounce of respect for the fact that he did the decent thing and resigned. The BBC merely suspended Ross, cutting his outrageous wages and have sent him away in the hope that when they bring him back the public will have forgotten all about his behaviour. I think they should have sacked him; had they done so the viewing public and license payers would have regained some faith in them.
14. Where did most of your money go?
On the mortgage/all things house related, followed by my holiday and my TV
15. What did you get really, really, really excited about?
Seeing Paul McCartney live (for the third time) at Anfield for the celebration of Liverpool being the european capital of culture for 2008, also seeing Greg Proops.
16. What song will always remind you of 2008?
Black and Gold - Sam Sparro. Don't know why!
17. Compared to this time last year, are you:
a) happier or sadder?
b) thinner or fatter?
c) richer or poorer?
I would say I'm about the same, about the same and possibly a little richer
18. What do you wish you’d done more of?
spent more time with friends instead of hermitting
19. What do you wish you’d done less of?
wasting time
20. How did you spend Christmas?
with my family, at home, as always; i wouldnt want it any other way.
21. Did you fall in love in 2008?
Nope
22. What was your favorite TV program?
Apparitions and Doctor Who in terms of new stuff, Whose Line is it anyway? and Family Guy in terms of repeats
23. Do you hate anyone now that you didn’t hate this time last year?
Nope
24. What was the best book you read?
Oh God...such a difficult question! I'll go for The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas
25. What was your greatest musical discovery?
a group called you me at six and The Early November
26. What did you want and get?
A blu ray player
27. What did you want and not get?
The snooker game for the wii
28. What was your favorite film of this year?
Batman: The Dark Knight
29. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
I was 23 and can't remember doing anything exciting. I had the day off work and went to visit my parents
30. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
A huge pay rise lol
31. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2008?
I'm not fashionable lol. I'd say I've gravitated towards emo
32. What kept you sane?
Live Journal actually, and all the wonderful people I've met through the comms I became a part of
33. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
Paul McCartney as ever! In addition - David Tennant
34. What political issue stirred you the most?
America electing Obama
35. Who did you miss?
I miss my uncle norman, who we lost in Oct 2007
36. Who was the best new person you met?
i can't think of anyone in actuality, so i'll go for the folks i've met on LJ :D
37. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2008.
You have to make the most of every day, value those important to you and do what you want to do
38. Quote a song lyric that sums up your year.
'Some are dead and some are living; in my life I've loved them all' - In My Life - The Beatles
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