A 2004 Meme (SPd from Malia)
What did you do in 2004 that you'd never done before?
Got my very own kitty, paid off a loan, irrigated my sinuses.
Did you keep your New Years' Resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
I don't think I made any last year. This yer I'd like for us to gain financial stability by sticking to a budget. And I also need to fit into that 2-sizes-too-small bridesmaid gown I had to buy by July 9th.
Did anyone close to you give birth?
A couple of friends, a coworker and a coworker's wife.
Did anyone close to you die?
Thankfully, no.
What countries did you visit?
Does it count as visiting if you're already here?
What would you like to have in 2005 that you lacked in 2004?
Financial stability, a legitimate shot at home ownership, a smaller body.
What dates from 2004 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
June 25, my last day at TDSNet. June 28, my first day with my current company.
What was your biggest achievement of the year?
Becoming a manager, being a good mama to my kitty.
What was your biggest failure?
Not losing weight.
Did you suffer illness or injury?
Not really.
What was the best thing you bought?
Bryan's car.
Whose behavior merited celebration?
My sister, for finally getting a flippin' job.
Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed?
Too many people.
Where did most of your money go?
Living expenses, debt.
What did you get really, really, really excited about?
Weddings, travel.
Compared to this time last year, are you: Happier or sadder?
Slightly happier.
Thinner or fatter?
About the same.
Richer or poorer?
Richer.
What do you wish you'd done more of?
Only things that would have taken more time and money - travel and visiting friends and family. (I'm leaving Malia's answer as it is)
What do you wish you'd done less of?
Eating.
Did you fall in love in 2004?
Started the year in love.
How many one-night stands?
None - I'm maried. Not that that stops people from doing it, but I'm not one of them.
Favorite shows?
Law and Order, Good Eats.
Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year?
I try really hard not to hate people. There are a few that I dislike, but not hate.
What was the best book you read?
Little Earthquakes, by Jennifer Weiner. I also enjoyed Bernard Kerik's autobiography, The Lost Son.
What was your greatest musical discovery?
Not sure I had one.
What did you want and get?
Random stuff, nothing important.
What was your favorite film of this year?
Not much of a movie person.
What did you do on your birthday?
Went out to eat at a fondue restaurant, where I found a new favorite wine.
What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
Losing weight, making more money, gaining financial stability.
How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2004?
Classy casual.
What kept you sane?
Husband, friends, kitty.
Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
Ooooooh.... ummm... let's just say I have a "list."
What political issue stirred you the most?
The whole election. What a bunch of crap.
Who did you miss?
My family.
Who was the best new person you met?
Certain members of a message board I post on who showed up this year.
Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2004:
Life's too flippin' short to let the little things bother you.