THESE THINGS TAKE TIME.

My body is hating me a lot right now after this weekend. And so is my wallet. My body is going to continue to hate me as i work a 10 hour shift tomorrow and the day after. Ugggghhhhh.

Anyways, here is a 2008 quiz thing. Hopefully it will bring back some good memories (most will probably be bad haha)

1. What did you do in 2008 that you’d never done before?
-Got a college education
-Went to Melbourne for the first time
-Got properly dressed up for halloween

2. Did you keep your new years’ resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
NO My only resolution was to kiss a black man and it didn’t happen. I didnt even kiss anyone who was really tanned. Im disappointed in myself. So my resolution is to kiss two black men next year (one to make up for this year). Other resolutions is to live a healthier life (e.g. going to the gym regularly, eating well)

3. Did anyone close to you give birth?
Not anyone really close.

4. Did anyone close to you die?
Close to me in proximity, but not relationship-wise.

5. What countries did you visit?
Nowhere

6. What would you like to have in 2009 that you lacked in 2008?
-I  would like to meet a guy next year that isn’t completely mentally retarded. It seems i attracted dickheads this year.
-A car, maybe? And a license to match haha
-A job that i don’t completely hate!

7. What date from 2008 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
Friday, December 5th. Last day of college!
8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?
Definitely finishing college. I know i’ve used it for most of my answers, but it really consumed my life this year and i put lots of hard work into it. It was really challenging sometimes and i thought i was going to break, but i got through it. And thats something.

9. What was your biggest failure?
Making some really fucked up mistakes that could have easily be prevented. Not putting a lot of thought (if any) into my actions.

10. Did you suffer illness or injury?
Ummm. Just Psoriasis, i guess.

11. What was the best thing you bought?
Ermm, I normally just bought lots of little things. The best thing that was bought for me was my laptop though. I can’t imagine this year without it.

14. Where did most of your money go?
Drinking, Clothes, Taxis, Food and Transport.

15. What did you get really, really, really excited about?
Ummm shit. I was pretty excited about Soundwave. And it was a pretty fun day, i guess. But i hate getting really excited for things because you are just setting yourself up for disappointment.

16. What song will always remind you of 2008?
I don’t know.. Anything by Katy Perry!

Compared to this time last year, are you:

17. Thinner or fatter?
Probably fatter, but im working on changing that!

18. Richer or poorer?
Haha. Pretty sure i’m just perpertually poor.

19. What do you wish you’d done more of?
-Cute things like picnics or adventures or going to the beach
-Enjoyed the moment rather than getting scared or worrying about it
-Thinking before acting

20. What do you wish you’d done less of?
-DRINKING. UGH. Haha. Even though i did quit drinking for like 3 months. Well done.
-Being a jerk to people.

21. How will you be spending Christmas?
At home. My family is going to my Aunties. So Danielle is going to come over and we are going to hang out!

24. What was your favorite TV program?
Sex and the City. I relate my entire life back to that show. Its so scary/sad.

25. Do you hate anyone now that you didn’t hate this time last year?
I can’t really be bothered with hate. There are many people i don’t particularly like and won’t waste my time with but hating requires effort and emotion. Both of which can be applied more effectively to other parts of my life.

26. What was the best book you read?
Twilight series have been pretty good (i’m reading the fourth one right now). I am currently reading Russell Brand’s autobiography.. And trust me, i’ll most definitely be gushing about it soon.

27. What was your greatest musical discovery?
Aron Wright. He is fucking excellent. You will all love him one day.

28. What did you want and get?
Shit.. Um. Some people, i guess.

29. What did you want and not get?
Some people, i guess.

30. What was your favorite film of this year?
The Black Balloon. So beautiful.

31. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
I had a couple of people over at my house for a BBQ and then we went to Trash in ze city. I turned 19.

32. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
Not worrying about the small stuff. Umm. If Amy stayed in the country. If people weren’t jerks.

33. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2008?
Umm. Lovely dresses. Pretty necklaces. Anything unique. Im not really into designer labels. I like plain things that you can alter and make your own.

34. What kept you sane?
My beautiful girls. And caffiene.

35. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
Haha shit. Umm well, im just going to stick with the person i ‘fancy’ at the moment. Russell Brand. He just oozes sexuality.

36. What political issue stirred you the most?
The fact that (even though it doesn’t effect me now) that children are being denied free public transport for schools. I think that is just total bullshit.

37. Who did you miss?
Amy. And people i shouldn’t.

38. Who was the best new person you met?
More than one person.. Katrina and Lisa (from college) and also Mitchell.

39. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2008
Life is too short to sweat the small stuff. I’ve learned that you have to avoid the bullshit and just be honest with others and yourself. Sometimes the truth might be more painful than lying, but in the long run you have to deal with a whole lot less shit and guilt.

40. Quote a song lyric that sums up your year:
When you try your best, but you don’t succeed
When you get what you want, but not what you need
When you feel so tired, but you can’t sleep
Stuck in reverse

Lights will guide you home
And ignite your bones
And I will try to fix you

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I just have to gush over my current Russell Brand infatuation. He is absolutely gorgeous and so well spoken. I’m reading his book (titled, My Booky Wook) and i find him so funny and just so relatable. He is just perfectly flawed. And he is totally bangin’.