I completely ripped this post off Zac's blog. I just want to get that out up front so everyone knows. However, I thought it was a noteworthy survey so here ya go.
2008
What did you do in 2008 that you've never done before? Stayed away from Knoxville for months at a time.
Did you keep New Year's Resolutions? I said I was going to run a half marathon and did that in March.
Did anyone close to you give birth? Ryan and Sam
Did anyone close to you pass away? no
Did anyone close to you get married? Scott and Kristin
What places did you visit? Nashville, Knoxville, Pensacola Beach, Huntsville
What would you like to have more of 2009 that you lacked in 2008? Spare time
What date from 2008 will remain etched upon your memory? April 19th, my last day at Penske Truck Leasing
What was your biggest achievement of the year? Making a career change
What was your biggest failure? Putting off grad school - once again
Did you suffer illness or injury? I had kidney stones - that was lame
What was the best thing you bought? I bought Jen some jewelry items she wanted, that made her real happy
Whose behavior merited most celebration? Jen consistently kicking butt in pharmacy school merits a lot of celebration
Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed? I don't like to name names, but I'm sure some of my friends already know the answer to this one
Where did most of your money go? bills
What did you get really excited about? Having weekends and federal holidays off
What songs will always remind you of 2008? If I had Eyes - Jack Johnson, SOS - Jonas Brothers, there are probably more that I just can't think of right now.
Compared to this time last year are you:
i. Happier or Sadder? happier
ii. Thinner or Fatter? probably firmer
iii. Richer or Poorer? slightly richer
What do you wish you'd done more of? Gone on more "dates" with Jen
What do you wish you'd done less of? Wasted time complaining about things I can't change
How will you be spending the holidays? with my family and seeing what friends I can
How will you be spending New Years? In B'ham
Did you fall in love in 2008? I'm already in love
How many one night stands? none
What was your favorite TV program? I really got in to the Mentalist, How I Met Your Mother and Life on Mars
Do you hate anyone now you didn't hate this time last year? hate is a strong word
Do you like anyone you didn't like this time last year? I've built upon some friendships
What was the best book you read? I read the Twilight series
Greatest musical discovery? Jerry Jeff Walker
What did you want and get? I wanted a new bike which Jen got me for our anniversary
What did you want and not get? A new car, Jen got one though, so I guess that's half
Favorite film? film would imply I watched something artsy and educational. I in fact only watched major motion pictures last year. Unless Juno counts, but I really wasn't that impressed with it.
What did you do on your Birthday? Went to lunch at California Pizza Kitchen with my parents, went to dinner at Village Tavern with Jen, had some friends come over for cookie cake afterwards.
What one thing would have made your year immensely more satisfying? winning the lottery
How would you describe your personal fashion concept of 2008? Preppy and dressy, more adult than trendy these days
What kept you sane? Having co-workers that shared my views
What celebrity did you fancy the most? Brad Pitt grew a mustache, so that is noteworthy
What political issue stirred you the most? Taxing
Who was the best new person you met? I've met some pretty cool people in my new job as well as through my neighbors.
A valuable life lesson learned from 2008? Don't be complacent doing what your doing, and always maintain your friendships
Quote a song lyric that reminds you of 2008? "These days I'm up about the time I used to go to bed" - Jimmy Buffett
Something I'd never done before 2008? Quit a full time job, took up road bicycling, joined a tennis league
Other memorable moments from 2008 include.... Going to the beach on Memorial Day Weekend, Staying in Nashville,
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I love how the date you remember is leaving the land of yellow! so lucky! I wish you and jen a very happy new year's!!
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