The New Year Meme: 2010
1. What did you do in 2010 that you’d never done before?
- Landed an audition for a lead in a film!
- Filmed the above film
- Went to CREATIONFEST!!!
I didn't make a new year's resolution this past year, and won't again tonight!
3. Did anyone close to you give birth?
No, but there were a LOT of pregnancy announcements this year! 2011 is a big year for babies!
4. Did anyone close to you die?
Thankfully, no.
5. What countries did you visit?
Just the good ol' US of A.
6. What would you like to have in 2011 that you lacked in 2010?
Last year I said balance. This year I say 'joy.' 2010 was a much better year than 2009 for joy, but I want to find joy in every aspect of my life. I think with having more acting in my life, this will be a more 'joyful' year!
7. What dates from 2010 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
July 20–25 - Travelling down to Enumclaw, WA with the Jens for CreationFest!
8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?
Returning to school! Landing my first audition since returning really helped me realize that I have chosen the right career.
9. What was your biggest failure?
I think my biggest failure was not staying true to my heart. Enough said.
10. Did you suffer illness or injury?
Oh did I ever! This year was full of illness! Most of it unexplainable too. Not fun!
11. What was the best thing you bought?
I really didn't buy much this year...other than the usual clothes, music, etc.
Can I include my education in this? Although that won't really be paid for for awhile!
12. Whose behavior merited celebration?
Jen, my roommate, for putting up with me all this year! :)
13. Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed?
There are only a few people who have "made me appalled or depressed" but that is in the past, all has been forgiven and it's a new year.
14. Where did most of your money go?
To an evil credit card company. Also rent.
15. What did you get really, really, really excited about?
Creation! Returning to school! Browser! (the film I did) My photo shoot yesterday where I was the photographer this time!
16. What song will always remind you of 2010?
Oh my goodness! There are so many good songs from this year! I think mainly anything from Needtobreathe!
17. Compared to this time last year, are you:a) happier or sadder? b) thinner or fatter? c) richer or poorer?
a) It's a different happy b) about the same c) about the same, maybe poorer
18. What do you wish you’d done more of?
Taken better care of myself financially and physically.
19. What do you wish you’d done less of?
Procrastinating and just being lazy.
20. How will you be spending Christmas?
I spent Christmas morning with a client and then Christmas evening with my roommate and a friend. It was a pretty chill day.
21. Did you fall in love in 2010?
Did I fall in love? Well, no. But I've got lots of love, both coming in and going out.
22. How many one-night stands?
Zero.
23. What was your favorite TV program?
It is still GLEE. How can you not love singing, dancing, drama and comedy all in one!
24. Do you hate anyone now that you didn’t hate this time last year?
Nope. I'm not much of a hater, really.
25. What was the best book you read?
Hmmm. Let me see.... I didn't actually read a lot again this year...which is kinda sad. I started reading a few books, I read some that weren't awesome. Maybe that's something I can work on this year...
26. What was your greatest musical discovery?
Needtobreathe! Hands down my favourite band!
27. What did you want and get?
So many things. I returned to school, began pursuing a passion(acting), did more photography, went to CreationFest, went camping...and oh so much more!
28. What did you want and not get?
zero debt...instead I added to it
finding 'the one' although I realize that this was definitely not a good year for that, it was more about finding myself.
29. What was your favorite film of this year?
hmmm...I just saw Burlesque and quite enjoyed it...I don't remember what came out this year...
30. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
I turned 24. I spent it in the hospital with a migraine, but the nurses were all really nice and gave me nice drugs...
31. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
Not being in debt. again enough said.
32. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2010?
This year was comfy trendy. I found it more important to be comfortable than try and look amazing...but I think I ended up looking alright :)
33. What kept you sane?
My incredible roommate! I don't know what I would ever do without her!!!!!
34. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
I still think Taylor Lautner, although he is now of age he is still far too young for me :)
This year really wasn't a huge year for celebrity "fancying"
35. What political issue stirred you the most?
I don't really follow politics much, unless it is a major issue. I'm kinda in my own little bubble that way.
36. Who did you miss?
Everyone at camp!! I still can't believe I missed another summer!
My family
37. Who was the best new person you met?
My classmates! All of them have made the past few months so incredible!!
34. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
I still think Taylor Lautner, although he is now of age he is still far too young for me :)
This year really wasn't a huge year for celebrity "fancying"
35. What political issue stirred you the most?
I don't really follow politics much, unless it is a major issue. I'm kinda in my own little bubble that way.
36. Who did you miss?
Everyone at camp!! I still can't believe I missed another summer!
My family
37. Who was the best new person you met?
My classmates! All of them have made the past few months so incredible!!
38. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2010.
Follow your heart.
I know it's over said, but it's so true!
Also, healing takes time, but everything heals.
39. Quote a song lyric that sums up your year.
Even when the rain falls
Even when the flood starts rising
Even when the storm comes
I am washed by the water
-Needtobreathe
