| | - What did you do in 2008 that you’d never done before?
I worked for the local minor league baseball team this summer. That was really fun!
- Did you keep your New Year’s resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
I didn’t make any for this year, and I’m not sure I will for next year, either.
- Did anyone close to you give birth?
Lord, this was the year of babies. Back in January, both my sister and a sister-in-law gave birth 3 days apart.
- Did anyone close to you die?
No.
- What countries did you visit?
I saw all of the countries in EPCOT’s World Showcase.
- What would you like to have in 2009 that you lacked in 2008?
Job satisfaction.
- What dates from 2008 will remain etched in your memory, and why?
Election Day – such an historical moment!
- What was your biggest achievement of the year?
Despite my increasing frustration with work, I seemed to find my niche in Greensboro. I’m happy here.
- What was your biggest failure?
I’m still in a dead end job that pays peanuts.
- Did you suffer illness or injury?
No.
- What was the best thing you bought?
Still thinking on this one.
- Whose behavior merited celebration?
Katie Ilene, for always being the best friend I certainly don’t deserve. I can’t fathom how she puts up with me, but I’m not complaining!
- Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed?
Celebrities and paparazzi. While I’m sucked in by the stories (bows head in shame), I still find it appalling. Poe calls that the “Imp of the Perverse.”
- Where did most of your money go?
Besides rent, I spend most of my money on food. I eat/drink out way more than is economical.
- What did you get really, really, really excited about?
My annual Miss America Pageant Party and the Red Sox.
- What song will always remind you of 2008?
The summer song was “Bleedin’ Love” by Leona Lewis, and the winter song is “I’m Yours” by Jason Mraz.
- Compared to this time last year, are you
- Happier or sadder? Overall, I think I’m happier.
- Thinner or fatter? About the same, but maybe a little pudgier.
- Richer or poorer? Richer.
- What do you wish you’d done more of?
Travel.
- What do you wish you’d done less of?
Worrying and complaining about my job situation.
- How did you spend Christmas?
Refer to my Christmas Reflections post.
- Did you fall in love in 2008?
Briefly and intensely. Wasn’t expecting that.
- What was your favorite TV program?
Top Chef and Grey’s Anatomy.
- Do you hate anyone now that you didn’t hate this time last year?
My animosity toward one of my brothers has grown. I’ve kind of been stewing on his behavior and character since last Christmas (refer to the Jerry Springer Christmas post), and I’ve really come to dislike him. Hate is a very strong word, so I won’t use it for this situation, but yeah. I am really, intensely, not digging my brother right now.
- What was the best book you read?
I really enjoyed Water for Elephants.
- What was your greatest musical discovery?
Well, one of my district managers is always keeping me in stock with music I’ve never heard of. My favorite band that he’s sent me is Shock of Pleasure.
- What did you want and get?
A vacation. The family all went to Disney World right after Thanksgiving.
- What did you want and not get?
More time off. I only got 4 paid vacation days since July 2007, and I used them all for Disney. I was supremely bitter and burned out by the end of the first 18 months at work.
- What was your favorite film of this year?
The Dark Knight – I actually saw this twice in theaters.
- What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
I worked at my regular job, then at my second job. Afterwards, I went to a party a friend of mine was throwing, since he and I share a birthday. He makes amazing barbecue – has an incredible smoker, grill, and fireplace system in his back yard. Yay for having friends with culinary degrees!
- What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
Job satisfaction. More travel. The Red Sox winning the ALCS and the World Series.
- How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2008?
Same as always. Plain, solid colors. Maybe something more revealing for going out.
- What kept you sane?
Katie Ilene.
- Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
Jacoby Ellsbury.
- Who did you miss?
I’ve really missed my sister this year. She’s 6 ½ years older than I am, so we’ve always been in different stages in our lives. Ever since I was in college, we’ve grown steadily closer. She’s really become a great friend and someone I admire very much. I miss that I can’t hang out with her a lot, and I really miss that I can’t be present for her son’s childhood, even though she keeps me in the loop. Such is the cost of living away from family.
- Who was the best new person you met?
Kim at work has been awesome. She’s been a bright spot in the office and really fun to hang out with. I’m glad she’s here.
- Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2008?
I’ve gotten burned a few times in the relationship department this year, but I don’t know that I’d do anything differently. I’m not scared off from dating by any means. If anything, they make for great stories. I’m glad I’ve taken risks, even when they didn’t always pan out for me.
- Quote a song lyric that sums up your year.
“Take this job and shove it.”
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