Flew a helicopter. Watched the Melbourne NYE fireworks live in the city. A few work related things. A couple of things that I shall keep to myself.
2. Did you keep your new years' resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
Still haven't achieved the juggling. Admittedly haven't really tried for a couple of years. Resolutions for 2009? Take better care of myself.
3. Did anyone close to you give birth?
My cousins and one of my work friends.
4. Did anyone close to you die?
Mum lost her battle with pancreatic cancer in December. My grandma (Mum's Mum) lost her battle with cervical cancer in November. Interesting to note there is not previous history of cancer on Mum's side of the family.
5. What countries did you visit?
Singapore.
6. What would you like to have in 2009 that you lacked in 2008?
More travel.
7. What date from 2008 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
15th December - a day filled with coloured cranes and my nearest & dearest.
8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?
Saying no to work.
9. What was your biggest failure?
Unfinished projects largely knitting & crochet.
10. Did you suffer illness or injury?
Not really. The had the flu, and an ear infection that's it.
11. What was the best thing you bought in 2008?
Three lego kits. A train, a crane and a forklift/car.
12. Whose behavior merited celebration?
My parents again but this time for their inspiring final 18 days & nights together. Anyone who can find romance in the face of death and in a hospital is truly amazing.
13. Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed?
I'd rather not say.
14. Did you go to any weddings?
No
15. What did you get really, really, really excited about?
Mum being in remission at the start of the year. I said it was "great" when I got the call and then an hour later was crying on the tram home.
16. What song will always remind you of 2008?
Look Mummy, No Hands by Dillie Keane
17. Compared to this time last year, are you:
---happier or sadder? same same
---thinner or heavier? thinner :(
---richer or poorer? same same
18. What do you wish you'd done more of?
Lived a little and travel
19. What do you wish you'd done less of?
(over)think
20. How did you spend Christmas?
Eve was spent watching Carols By Candlelight with Matt. Day was spent with family.
21. Did you fall in love in 2008?
Perhaps
22. Were you rejected by anyone?
No?
23. What was your favorite TV program?
Mad Men for a new show. Got a little suckered into Grey's Anatomy & Private Practice too... oh and House
24. Do you dislike anyone now that you didn't dislike this time last year?
Yes.
25. What was the best book you read?
The Name of the Wind closely followed by The Widow Clicquot and possibly Growing Up Asian in Australia
26. What was your greatest musical discovery?
Death Cab For Cutie & Gotye
27. What did you want and get?
More time to get to know Mum. An iPhone & the most amazing wool from Germany.
28. What did you want and did not get?
Overseas travel.
29. What was your favorite film of this year?
Madagascar 2 - I like to move it move it....
30. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
I went to the supermarket. Did some laundry and French homework. Still 25.
31. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
More challenging work. Or more helicopter flying.
32. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2008?
More colourful than most years. More feminine in Brisbane because it was warm and I was in an office for 3 months.
33. What kept you sane?
Large quantities of tea. Nick.
34. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
Samuel Barnett. Always have a soft spot for Johnny Depp & Clive Owen though.
35. What political issue stirred you the most?
Couldn't say.
36. Who did you miss?
I miss my Lisa who's in Paris and Tamsin who's about to leave for the UK.
37. Who was the best new person you met?
Natalie, she's like a long lost sister :)
38. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2008.
Don't be afraid of living. There's always time for the little things and romance is not dead.
39. Quote a song lyric that sums up your year:
Wrench yourself from your demons
For far too long you’ve believed them
When they told you you were weak
Take a step in the tunnel
With the light ’round the bend
In the end
You can start to make amends
Who knows where you’ll go, baby
So much you could do!
Haven’t you heard, baby?
All will be well
If you want it to
