2008 Year-End Survey: Fashion Concept, Achievement, New People

Year-End Survey: Fashion Concept, Achievement, New People

1. What did you do in 2008 that you'd never done before? Kissed someone at New Year's, fed a cat (actually two cats), let three dogs out into a yard, slept in a stranger's bed (NOT IN THAT WAY - PERVERTS!), friended virtual strangers on Facebook (just for the blood games), dealt with a person who (probably) has Borderline Personality Disorder, went to Phil and Grace's, and played ROCK BAND / GUITAR HERO.

2. Did you keep your New Year's resolutions, and will you make more for next year? I resolved to be a better girlfriend - in my opinion, I *did* keep it! As for next year, I might make more. Haven't decided yet.

3. Did anyone close to you give birth? Winnie, Lily, Helen K., and Karen I.

4. Did anyone close to you die? Not that I know of.

5. What countries did you visit? None. I lead a boring life! :P

6. What would you like to have in 2009 that you lacked in 2008? An honest loyal SPECIAL PERSON.

7. What dates from 2008 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?

Jan. 8 (had a last hangout with Eric H. before he left for Hong Kong)
Jan. 12 (Frances' baby shower, memorable because I saw Elaine back from Hawaii!)
Jan. 26 (celebrated the 25th anniversary of Missions Fest, then went to Steam Works afterwards)
Feb. 2 (hung out with Eric and Korey at Sui Sha Ya)
Feb. 10 (first Sunday Dinner at Phil and Grace's - memorable because of Jeremy's "knowing you more" joke!)
Feb. 14 (went out with Jon, Steph, Dallas, Jeremy, and Nathan to Long's Noodle House... we tipped them $27!)
Feb. 17 (Melia's bridal shower, and then watching a Darfur documentary at Nate's with a bunch of people including Dilys / Joey / Emily / Sam / Ivan / Christon / Jeremy)
Feb. 29 (wasted my prerogative to propose to the guy for once, according to some obscure tradition - I should have joked around with someone else!)
March 22 (was liberated from Chilliwack, and thus started 4.5 months of hell :P)
March 25 (Sunrise Service - Jon observed that Korey looked REALLY out of it, but staying up all night while creating drama will do that to you! :P)
April 12 (met Eric's Victoria friends Ryan and Alison, plus their toddler Jeremy - Alison had baby Nathan in June)
April 26 (convinced Raymond to join the Scrabulous group, haha)
May 1 (went to Twinkle - not Tinkle! :P - with Jon and Dallas)
May 4 (birthday party at Jen's - memorable for a discussion about smegma :P)
May 8 (met Krista for the first time as we went to Tri-Ty with Teunis; YAY!)
May 20 (was briefly locked out of the townhouse... I still have no idea why K didn't just take a cab over there and get the key from me if he wanted it so badly, AND he left me to take the bus back later when it was full DARK outside too!)
May 30 (Jeremy called my place for the first time!)
June 8 (had a girls-only dinner at Chrystal and Emily's house to say farewell to my sister)
June 15 (had a random port night at Jeremy's with the guys - Jon H. liked my "Spiderette" nickname for Jon and Harmony's future daughter)
June 22 (hung out with Jon, Harmony, Jeremy, and Eric at the jazz festival)
June 28 (Angus and Melia's wedding)
July 1 (the Canada Day BBQ - too bad Raymond sustained an injury!)
July 6 (was drunk, live on the Internet via webcam.... thanks, Korey and Steve...)
July 19 (hiking outing at Lynn Valley, then going to a BBQ at Erik's - met Vanessa H., Robin, his girlfriend Jen, and others)
July 27 (had a raspberry duck dinner at Jeremy's)
Aug. 3 (saw THE DARK KNIGHT with Eric and Korey - it was funny that we bumped into Jon, Harmony, and Holly while there!)
Aug. 4 (the BC Day mead Sunday dinner, AKA "the date Korey was FINALLY outta here!")
Aug. 11 (the church grad banquet with good times, and K's surgery)
Aug. 24 (last summer Sunday Dinner at Christon's - we watched ZOOLANDER!)
Aug. 27-28 (Billie slept over, and my mom thought she was a gang member without a family!)
Aug. 28 (looked around for apartments with David's help)
Aug. 31 (went to the Taiwanese Cultural Festival, then to the Richmond Night Market - MAGIC BRA, anyone?)
Sept. 6 (had TURDUCKEN at Jeremy's while celebrating Jon H.'s birthday)
Sept. 14 (the date I finally broke up with K for good; very soon after, I went to a Sunday Dinner at Jer's, and Nathan was surprised I was there!)
Sept. 17 (celebrating my birthday with friends at Boston Pizza - dang Brown's Social House!)
Sept. 27 (hung out at Citrus' place, finally - we all said farewell to him, too)
Sept. 30 (got my first DRAW in Wordscraper)
Oct. 1 (cooked a lot of food for Jeremy since he was injured)
Oct. 9 (started the BLOOD GAMES)
Oct. 12 (had our first official service in the new church building, then I watched BARTON FINK at Nathan's before the seafood banquet!)
Oct. 13 (last phone call EVER to Korey - WOOHOO!)
Oct. 21 (found out that someone STOLE from me!)
Oct. 29 (Teunis and Krista came over - we discovered what turned out to be fermented PEE... EWWWWW!)
Oct. 30 (Andrea and I hung out at Superstore and Paesano's)
Nov. 9 (Jon made cheesecake with beer)
Nov. 12 (celebrated Vanessa, Emily C., and Melia's birthdays at Angus and Melia's condo)
Nov. 23 (celebrated Jon's birthday at Jeremy's - he did NOT escape the Magic Bra!)
Nov. 30 (watched IRON MAN at Erik's)
Dec. 12 (went to Regina with family, Vanessa, and Vivian S.)
Dec. 18 (Steph back!)

8. What was your biggest achievement of the year? Getting out of that relationship before I ended up DEAD or seriously injured!

9. What was your biggest failure? Like last year, trusting the wrong person.

10. Did you suffer illness or injury? Not really... unless you count the massive cough I had in October, or the time I was PUSHED TO THE FLOOR in July!

11. What was the best thing you bought? That webcam, probably because I still have it. Not like I've used it much since September!

12. Whose behavior merited celebration? Eric H., Eric M., Karen C., Mandy, and Andrea.

13. Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed? Korey's, mainly!

14. Where did most of your money go? Food, friends, and Korey, (he's a recurring theme...)

15. What did you get really, really, really excited about? Korey's coming to town for VISITS (hey, it was a long-distance relationship...), the wedding of the year, and my brother's engagement!

16. What song will always remind you of 2008? Rihanna's Umbrella - only because it was the ex's FAVORITE song! Bleh. :P

17. Compared to this time last year, you are:
i. happier or sadder? Happier.
ii. thinner or fatter? The same, despite any comments K made to the contrary!
iii. richer or poorer? Poorer, definitely. But working on saving money! (I think)

18. What do you wish you'd done more of? Being strong, and not letting people push me around.

19. What do you wish you'd done less of? Letting people borrow money.

20. How will you be spending Christmas / Hanukah? The CSC Christmas Celebration, and opening presents. I don't know if there's anything else going on that day!

21. What was the most embarrassing thing that happened to you in 2008? Slipping and falling a ZILLION times on the ice and snow in Regina!

22. Did you fall in love in 2008? No.

23. How many one-night stands? Zero.

24. What was your favorite TV program? Didn't really have one.

25. Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year? Yes.

26. What was the best book you read? Either The Brothers K or The Time Traveler's Wife.

27. What was your greatest musical discovery? Not sure.

28. What did you want and get? New friends!

29. What did you want and not get? True loyalty and understanding from someone to call MINE.

30. What was your favorite film of this year? Pan's Labyrinth - very interesting storyline!

31. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you? Turned 32, welcomed Billie into my place, found out that various people couldn't make it, and went to Boston Pizza (WAS supposed to be Brown's Social House) with Billie / Eric M. / Danielle / Teunis / Krista / Vanessa x2 / Nathan / Jen / Christon / Vivian S. / Jon / Jasmine.

32. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying? Having true communion ad connection with someone.

33. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2008? SHINY BLING! :P

34. What kept you sane? Both Erics, reading, and phone calls to certain supportive people.

35. Which celebrity / public figure did you fancy the most? Did anyone with a sexy accent and nice eyes make the news this year? ;) [same answer every year!]

36. What political issue stirred you the most? Not really any at all....

37. Who did you miss? Vivian L., Steph, Citrus, K (when things were good in the relationship...), and definitely Eric H.

38. Who was the best new person you met? Only one person? Hmm. Then I declare Krista to be the honored winner!

39. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2008: If someone says he isn't trying to control / manipulate you, yet his behavior pongs to high heaven... he most likely IS. Get the hell out while you still have some dignity!

40. Quote a song lyric that sums up your year: FIGHTER!