2008, In review.

Yeah, so these surveys are silly. But I figure it'd be a good way to review. In a couple months, we'll be coming up on the one year marker of this blog. *smiles* I gave up on it being a group effort a long time ago, since no one jumped on the band wagon. That's what Lessons is for. So what is this blog for you ask? I must ruefully admit, it's more for reasons of self importance than anything else. #149 in the list of Stuff White People Like.

So I'll take my moment of egotistical self importance to reflect on the year of 2008 A.D. with a chain facebook survey.



Stayed single almost the whole year?
Almost, save for the first few months.

Kissed someone new?
Yup.

Done something you've regretted?
Certainly.

Lost someone?
Indeed.

Cut class?
Election day :)

Were involved in something you'll never forget?
The 2008 election. Working with the Obama and Smith Campaigns was a totally fulfilling experience.

Got a gift you adore?
Yes.

Dyed your hair?
Don't think so. I've been growing my hair out for donation since late June, so that means no hair dye :(

Came close to losing your life?
Metaphorically, Second semester of senior year was like a Mafia hitman.

Went to a party?
Sure.

Read a GREAT book?
Several, actually!

Saw one of your favorite bands/artists live?
:) Motion City Soundtrack in May

Did you meet any new friends this year?
Thank you college!

Did you dislike anyone?
Mmm. Dislike, but nothing serious.

Did you grow apart from anyone?
Indeed.

2008: Your BIRTHDAY!

Did you have a cake?
Kind of - it was a cookie cake my mom sent home with my cousin Andrew.

Did you have a party?
I guess if that's what you want to call me, Shauna, Caitlin and Andrew watching the 2nd Presidential Debate and bitching about McCain whilst eating birthday cookie.

Did you get any presents?
Yeah! I saw Avenue Q!

2008: All about YOU

Did you change at all this year?
Tons.

Did you change your style?
I suppose there are some different influences then last year, yeah.

Did you drive?
What kind of question is that? Well, I suppose some younger people are taking this too. So, yes. I did drive.

Did you own a car?
Nope.

Would you change anything about yourself now?
What a question. Of course there are things that I am working to get better at as far as behaviors, reactions, etc. are concerned, but the fact that that's on my mind? No, I wouldn't change me.

2008 WRAP UP:

Was 2008 a good year?
Yes. I went through a ton of shit at the beginning of the year. But I learned a lot about myself and came out so much stronger in faith, mind and body than I was before. And I wouldn't change that. I would go through it all again if I had to.

Do you think 2009 will be better then 2008?
Despite all of the things I just said, dear God, I pray that next year will be easier on me.

I confess that in 2008 I...

(x...I think?) kissed in the snow
( ) celebrated Halloween
(x) had your heart broken
(xxxxx) went over the minutes on your cell phone
(x, but not seriously, I think) someone questioned your sexual orientation
( ) came out of the closet
( ) gotten pregnant
( ) had an abortion
(x didn't I say that already?) done something you've regretted

OTHER
(x) painted a picture
(x) wrote a poem
(x) walked over a mile/ran a mile
( ) shopped at Hollister or Abercrombie and Fitch
( ) posted a blog on MySpace
(x) visited a foreign country
( ) cut in a line of waiting people
(x) told someone you were busy when you weren't
( ) partied to celebrate the new year
(x) prank called someone

In 2008 I...
[x] broke a promise
[x] fell out of love
[x] told a little white lie
[x] lied
[x] cried over a broken heart/break-up
[x] disappointed someone close
[x] hidden a secret
[x] pretended to be happy
[ ] slept under the stars
[ ] kept your new years resolution
[x] forgot your new years resolution
[x] met someone who changed your life
[x] met one of your idols
[x] changed your outlook on life
[x] sat home all day doing nothing
[ ] pretended to be sick
[ ] lost something expensive
[x] learned something new about yourself
[x] tried something you normally wouldn't try and liked it
[x] found out who your true friends were
[x] met great people
[ ] stayed up til sunrise
[x] cried over the silliest thing
[x] had friends who were drifting away from you
[x] had a high cell phone bill
[x definition: college] spent most of your money on food
[ ] had a fist fight
[x] went to the beach with your best friend(s)
[x] gotten sick
[x If that's what you call mindless crushes] liked more than 3 people at the same time
[x] became closer with a lot of people


There. I'm sure you're now healthily enlightened on stuff you didn't need to know.