contemplative1. What did you do in 2003 that you'd never done before?
Went to my first Buffy Convention, met many of my online friends face to face; Traveled to New York, saw two Broadway shows, and, for a person who can get lost in her own city, walked from the Guggenheim to Times Square by herself without a map. :)
2. Did you keep your new years' resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
I didn't make any last year, but am contemplating making some for the coming year.
3. Did anyone close to you give birth?
Chris from work (one of the few people I genuinely like there), he and his wife had a baby girl.
4. Did anyone close to you die?
No.
5. What countries did you visit?
None.
6. What would you like to have in 2004 that you lacked in 2003?
More patience, more drive, more money, and for a certain attorney at work to wise up. ;)
7. What date from 2003 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
Other than the usual (birthdays, anniversaries, etc) none.
8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?
My trek through New York. That really was a big achievement for me.
9. What was your biggest failure?
I can't think of any big ones.
10. Did you suffer illness or injury?
Nope.
11. What was the best thing you bought?
My new cell phone plan with unlimited minutes so I can talk to many of my online friends. :)
12. Whose behavior merited celebration?
I have many friends with many fine qualities.
13. Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed?
A long list of celebrities, some online 'fans', and Joe Motes has pretty much killed my interest in going to the Oakland Con.
14. Where did most of your money go?
Movies, DVD's, CD's, Cable, Magazines, Clothes, Food - the essentials. :)
15. What did you get really, really, really excited about?
My shiney new 5 disc DVD player; TV series being released to DVD; The Chicago Con and meeting my friends, James, and George ;) ;Traveling to New York and seeing Hugh Jackman on stage; Farscape being resurrected
16. What song will always remind you of 2003?
I Still Call Australia Home (From 'The Boy From Oz')
17. Compared to this time last year, are you:
i. Happier or sadder? About the same
ii. Thinner or fatter? About the same - I always fluctuate within five pounds
iii. Richer or poorer? Again, about the same
18. What do you wish you'd done more of?
Exercised, put my fine arts major to use, socialized more
19. What do you wish you'd done less of?
Work, procrastinate, be impatient
20. How will you be spending Christmas?
Spent it with my Mom
21. Did you fall in love in 2003?
Lust? Yes. Love? No.
22. How many one-night stands?
Nadda
23. What was your favorite TV program?
Buffy and Alias
24. Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year?
I don't think I really hate people...loathe is another story.
25. What was the best book you read?
Me? Read?
26. What was your greatest musical (re)discovery?
Kane. I already knew how great Hugh was. :)
27. What did you want and get?
Meeting/seeing James and Hugh; my ever expanding DVD collection
28. What did you want and not get?
I'm still waiting for the rich, witty, and handsome hubby to come along
29. What was your favorite film of this year?
X-Men: United; Pirates of the Caribbean; Love Actually
30. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
I was 31 and can't recall doing anything exciting.
31. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
World peace, but, more realistically, a satisfying job or no need to have a job
32. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2003?
I don't think I have a concept, but I'm fairly fashionable. I've tried to wear less black and more bright colors this year.
33. What kept you sane?
My mom, my friends, my TV shows
34. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
Hugh Jackman by far. James Marsters, Michael Vartan, Ben Browder, and Colin Firth can get my attention though.
35. What political issue stirred you the most?
I'm not a very political person.
36. Who did you miss?
My Dad at times
37. Who was the best new person you met?
Many people on LJ; Hope in Chicago
38. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2003:
Life is short and we shouldn't waste the time we have, yet I still find myself doing just that
39. Quote a song lyric that sums up your year:
I can't really think of one.
