Well, it's March, and I haven't bothered to post since January. To be perfectly honest, I've been trying to decide if I wanted to continue or not. I'm writing more in my journal, and trying to write as much fiction as I can. However, I came across a list of questions about 2012 (this would have been better to post January 1st), and I thought it would be a nice start to my blog 'comeback'.
So here it goes:
I found this from another blogger, and thought I'd give a '2012 Review' a try.
1. What did you do in 2012 that you’d never done before?
I started going to the gym and dieting. I've gone to the gym before (but it's never lasted more than a month), but I've never seriously spent time eating healthier, and cutting out the crap. It's been a lot of on and off.
2. Did you keep your new years’ resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
I made a list of things I wanted to change (resolutions), and some I followed, some I am still working on. Yes -I've already made them.
3. Did anyone close to you give birth?
Yes. My friend from Toronto had a baby girl in December. It was very exciting. I'm sure there were others, but that sticks out.
4. Did anyone close to you die?
Unless I've started to block out deaths, I don't think so. 2012 was death free. (Although I was still dealing with previous deaths). (And there have already been some this year (2013) unfortunately).
5. What countries did you visit?
None. Sad.
6. What would you like to have in 2013 that you lacked in 2012?
Travel Travel Travel. Money.
7. What dates from 2012 will remain etched upon your memory?
Concerts, first date, summer
8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?
Weight loss
9. What was your biggest failure?
Haha... attempt at dodgeball... And the fact that I still have nothing written to attempt publishing.
10. Did you suffer illness or injury?
Colds. That might be it. Lucky year.
11. What was the best thing you bought?
Actually, I was just thinking about that, strangely enough. My cute polka dotted birki sandals (great for walking), and a good pair of winter boots (also good for walking). I'm sounding a bit materialistic right now... don't really care.
12. Whose behaviour merited celebration?
Anybody who looks at things with a smile and gratitude can celebrate.
13. Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed?
Nobody I know personally. Too much sadness and evil in the news though.
14. Where did most of your money go?
Debt, life, rent, bills, groceries, wine, shopping and concerts. I believe it's called life.
16. What song will always remind you of 2012?
A song called "I Wish I'd Known" by MacKenzie Porter. She's a new Canadian country singer, and I don't think many have heard the song. It's about wishing you could hold on to things longer, and learning to let go. In her case, it may be about a break up. In my case, it's not.
17. Compared to this time last year, you are:
Happier or sadder:
It honestly depends on the day. I was really sad going into January last year (a bit happier in March), so I guess I'm happier. My heart is lighter.
Thinner or fatter: Lighter.
Richer or poorer: I feel like I'm a bit more in control of my earnings.
18. What do you wish you’d done more of?
Travel. Mountains. Lake/Ocean. Laughing.
19. What do you wish you’d done less of?
Crying...
20. How did you spend Christmas?
2012? In Plenty. With mom, dad and Jodi.
21. What was your favourite month of 2012?
I won't choose favourites. But I really enjoyed August.
22. Did you fall in love in 2012?
You know what? I did. And I'm admitting it out loud. (Mostly because I've already admitted it to him.)
23. How many one-night stands?
Signs of growing older? None.
24. What was your favorite TV program?
Of things that are still on TV? Parenthood I guess.
25. Do you hate anyone now that you didn’t hate this time last year?
I don't hate anyone.
26. What was the best book you read?
Thinking back... yikes, read so many. Hunger Games, Game of Thrones (the first one), Life of Pi (once I got into it). More I'm sure because I cannot choose a favourite book. The one that made me think the most was We Need to Talk about Kevin, but it wasn't my favourite. Actually left me with a sick feeling.
27. What was your greatest musical discovery?
That I still don't have any talent. I listened to a lot more country music. I still listen to everything else if possible.
28. What did you want and get?
Well? Umm, time spent with friends, a relaxed, no drama (unless I cause it) relationship I'm happy in, more writing, time with friends.
29. What did you want and not get?
Finish some sort of fiction... still working on it. 2013 will be the year.
30. What was your favourite film of this year?
The Avengers, The Vow, 21 Jump Street, Five Year Engagement, Perks of Being a Wallflower (didn't watch this one until 2013 though). I feel like I should say Magic Mike... but I really only just liked the stripping bits.
31. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
I loved my birthday. Celebrated the weekend before. I went to a country music Cabaret on the Friday with the bf, had dinner, wine and fruit pizza with friends and the bf on the Saturday, and then on Saturday I went to the CCMAs with the bf. On my actual birthday (I turned 32), I worked and went out for supper with the bf.
32. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
A new like interest. I wasn't looking for anything serious, but had a lot of fun getting there.
33. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2012?
I had to buy a lot of new clothes because the old clothes were too big... but really, I mostly learned, that I don't like the current fashion statements. I wore a lot of dresses in summer, but it was too cold in winter.
34. What kept you sane?
Haha... Breathing.
35. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
Uhh, the sane ones? No idea.
36. What political issue stirred you the most?
I'm sure there were some, but I can't think of anything.
37. Who did you miss?
Anybody who wasn't here. I missed Cameron. I missed friends in other places.
38. Who were the best new people you met?
The best new people? Umm, the man I'm currently dating is one of them. I knew my work friends before, but I feel like we became better friends in 2012. I also met my friend Shirin. It started as volunteering to be friends with a newcomer to Canada, but she's a friend.
39. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2012:
Just breath. Gratitude and all that.
40. Quote a song lyric that sums up your year:
This seems like a waste of a last question because I don't have an answer.
So... that's it 2012 in 40 questions. I'll try to remember to do this again next year.
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