1. What did you do in 2010 that you'd never done before?
Left my first professional job.
Moved to another state/district.
Attempted wakeboarding!
2. Did you keep your new year's resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
I never make hard and fast resolutions. And honestly, I cant remember what my resolution was from last year! So, I guess I didn't have one to break. I will be making a resolution this year: live healthier. In all aspects - body, mind, spirit etc. I need to get to the gym more often; I need to get outside more often; and be kind to my body (sleep before midnight is supposed to be the best!). This applies to my mind too, so I need to write more, read more and overall have some more creative outlets. So 2011 = healthy bod/mind year.
3. Did anyone close to you give birth?
Yes, a good friend had a baby and it was surreal! I believe I summarized meeting the baby in an earlier post (that's a whole other story), but babies are starting to grow on me..and his sure is a cutie!
4. Did anyone close to you die?
Unfortunately yes. It was someone I had been closer with many years ago, but I'll never forget him. He was so full of life and taken far, far too young. His passing brought back some crazy memories and encounters with people I never thought I'd see again. But in the end, strangely enough, that brought me a peace that I'd never had before. And I'm sure he was looking down and laughing the whole time.
5. What countries did you visit?
Sadly 2010 was not a big travel year for me...the good US of A got all of me this year, greedy ho.
6. What would you like to have in 2011 that you lacked in 2010?
Money and man love. Basically I guess I'm looking for a sugar daddy? Haha ;) And just more relaxation time. I think I spent 2010 always on the go. I need some down time in 2011.
7. What dates from 2010 will remain etched upon your memory and why?
June 24 - the last day of work at my first "real" job. I loved working there and the people I worked with. But it was time to go, so it was a very bittersweet day that I will always remember. Somehow I managed to keep it together and then once the happy hour started, it was all smiles.
September 11 - the day an underdog college football team kicked a rival schools ass. People refused to even bet me in this game - please.
8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?
Getting a new job in June and a potential offer for another.
9. What was your biggest failure?
I dont think I took care of myself like I should. Too much partying and lack of sleep is actually catching up to me. I need to find a better balance.
10. Did you suffer illness or injury?
Despite a minor incident of a faux-heart attack turned heart burn (yes, I called my doctor, family members and multiple friends), I was relatively illness free. Just the usual wear-and-tear from question 9 and seasonal allergies. And the last few weeks of pumping my immune system with airborne. Damn I sound very sickly, gotta change this for '11.
11. What was the best thing you bought?
My new MAC!
12. Whose behavior merited celebration?
My old boss. She couldn't have been more gracious when I gave me two-weeks, and she continues to help mentor my career and personal path. She is definitely my role model.
My friends (especially those who went on a certain summer camping trip) and my parents.
13. Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed?
It always shocks me when you think you know someone and then they turn out to not be who you thought. And more so, they turn out to be selfish, cruel and heartless. There was one person in particular this year that "appalled and depressed" me. But now looking back on it, I just feel sorry for him, and those close to him.
There have been others, but I think overall, people just need to be kinder to one another, in every aspect.
14. Where did most of your money go?
Rent, parking tickets, replacement retainer (ugh).
15. What did you get really, really, really excited about?
My new job! My new apartment in a new city! Summer and spending it with friends and family at the river.
16. What song will always remind you of 2010?
Ah soo many. Right now that Enrique Iglesias song is coming to mind. Also, countless Lady Gaga songs too.
17. Compared to this time last year, are you: a) happier or sadder? b) thinner or fatter? c) richer or poorer?
a) happier
b) hmm, I'd like to say about the same, but might have packed on a few pounds this holiday season.
c) again, probably about the same, sadly. at least its not poorer!
18. What do you wish you'd done more of?
Game nights, writing, traveling.
19. What do you wish you'd done less of?
Drinking and staying out late.
Obsessing about things that really don't matter.
20. How will you be spending Christmas?
I spent Christmas with my family in Richmond. I recovered from a cold and laid-low most of the time. I did enjoy myself at my families Christmas Eve party and caught up with some good friends.
21. Did you fall in love in 2010?
No, but I think I fell out of love/lust/infatuation with a person that I needed to.
22. What was your favorite TV program?
How I Met Your Mother. Also recently got hooked on old seasons of Dexter and The Tudors, thanks to Netflix.
23. Do you hate anyone now that you didn’t hate this time last year?
No.
24. What was the best book you read?
Little Bee by Chris Cleave.
25. What was your greatest musical discovery?
Eric Church
Ingrid Michaelson
Phoenix
26. What did you want and get?
A new job in an environmental field.
27. What did you want and not get?
A boy toy (to keep).
A trip to Ireland.
28. What was your favorite film of this year?
Oh my, this was tough. My mom always gets me a DVD for Christmas and I had a tough time coming up with one this year! I chose Eat, Pray, Love but now that I think about it, I think my favorite was this kinda unknown moving called Young Victoria. Love historical stuff like that.
29. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
I turned 26 in June. It also happened to be my last day at work. So I spent it with coworkers who had become some of my closest friends. Then we ended the night with a going away/birthday happy hour. Another good food threw me a dinner and made the BEST CAKE EVER. (It had dolphins on it). And yet another friend threw me a party out on the town and friends from here and out of town came to celebrate. I definitely felt the love this year for multiple birthday celebrations :)
30. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
To have some of my friends and family a bit closer. They aren't that far, but sometimes a few trips a year just isn't enough.
31. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2010?
I think 2010 was the year of: Dress for the Weather. Winter was unusually ridiculous with multiple blizzards, so I dressed warmed for that. Summer was effing hot as hell, so again, I found myself picking outfits that would keep the sweat at bay. Not really stylish, but what can you do?
32. What kept you sane?
Wine with friends. Laughing with friends. Going to the river to get away and chill out with friends and fam.
33. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
Derek Jeter still hasn't tied the knot yet...
34. What political issue stirred you the most?
Oh politics. Considering where I live, I guess I should care more...but I don't. I guess I had a professional stake in the passing of the Dream Act, but that didnt work out.
35. Who did you miss?
Friends and family.
36. Who was the best new person you met?
This is a hard one. I'd probably have to pick one of my new coworkers who started a week after I did at my new job. It's always scary starting somewhere where you dont know anyone, but we got to do it together, and she's just a hilarious nut.
37. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2010.
I know I keep bringing this up, but I think 2009 and 2010 both taught me how valuable health is. It's something I've personally always taken for granted, but to be healthy is a blessing. And happiness can stem from a healthy lifestyle.
I've also relearned that some people can suck, some make mistakes, but life goes on. People are also good and can surprise you. Be grateful. Things can start looking different.
38. Quote a song lyric that sums up your year.
When I get home tonight
I’ll open the window an’ let whatever roll in
An’ if there’s no breeze, that’s cool with me
I’ll just raise my sail, an’ wait on the wind, yeah
Yeah tomorrow I'm takin’ me fishin’
Hang a sign on the door of my life
Tell the world that I’ve gone missin’
An’ I won’t be back for a while
I’m so tired of only wishin’
I could leave my troubles behind
I wanna be front porch rockin’
With a big sun droppin’ in a blue sky
Kick back an’ get high
Kick back an' get high
On the livin’ part of life
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