1. What did you do in 2008 that youd never done before?I went on a road trip through Wyoming, and overseas to UK, canvassed for the Obama campaign, and took part in political protests.
2. Did you keep your New Years resolutions, and will you make more for next year?I don't remember what my resolution was, so I guess it's safe to assume I didn't keep it! And yes, I'll make one for next year.
3. Did anyone close to you give birth?My friend Vikki had her first son.
4. Did anyone close to you die?Yes, I lost my dear friend Jackie. I miss her.
5. What countries did you visit?United Kingdom
6. What would you like to have in 2009 that you lacked in 2008?my usual request, a boyfriend
7. What date from 2008 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?11/15/08 - I took part in the "Join The Impact" protests, against "Prop 8" which bans gay marriage.
8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?The "Join The Impact" protests. Almost at age 40, it was a first.
9. What was your biggest failure?not reaching my weight loss goal
10. Did you suffer illness or injury?no
11. What was the best thing you bought?tickets to all the trips that I took this year.
12. Whose behavior merited celebration?Mine, Im feeling stronger.
13. Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed?I plead the 5th
14. Where did most of your money go?trips and bills.
15.What made you really really really excited?Seeing all my friends this year.
16.What song will forever remind you of 2008?I Kissed A Girl" by Katy Perry
17. Compared to this time last year, are you:a) happier or sadder? Happier
b) thinner or fatter? fatter, but I'm working on reversing that trend.
c) richer or poorer? Same
18. What do you wish youd done more of?Focusing on myself.
19. What do you wish youd done less of?Letting myself get distracted
20. How will you be spending Christmas?with family/friends
21. How will you be spending New Year's?with friends
22. Did you fall in love in 2008?no-bring on 2009
23. How many one-night stands?None.
24. What were your favorite TV programs?Family Guy & Little People, Big World
25. Do you hate anyone now that you didnt hate this time last year?I hate no one
.bad karma, but there was some disappointments this year.
26. What was the best book you read?Fine Just The Way It Is - by Annie Proulx
27. What was your greatest musical discovery?Jennifer Hudson
28. What did you want and get?The title to my car, which I paid off early!
29. What did you want and not get?a boyfriend
30. What was your favorite film of this year?The Dark Knight"
31. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?On my actual birthday, nothing. The week before, I celebrated with friends at a cabin in Virginia. I turned 39.
32. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?More spending cash, less rushing around.
33. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2008?Let's see. Jeans, button down shirt - tucked in, blazer, and Durango boots.
34. What kept you sane?My family and friends.
35. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?Hugh Jackman
36. What political issue stirred you the most?Gay marriage......duh!
37. Who did you miss?Jackie P. I miss her a lot.
38. Who was the best new person(s) you met?Some online friends I met face to face for the first time, after chatting for a while.
38. Side question...who would I like to get to know better?Myself
39. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2008:Anything you want, is worth fighting for. Be ready to fight for it, because it won't just be handed to you.
40. Quote a song lyric that sums up your year (any song from any year):There's so much love that I have to give
I know that holding back is wrong to do
Now I walk with faith to carry on
'till I find someone that is true
I've been praying for an angel
to come down from the sky above
I've been praying for an angel
to come and fill my world with love