I don’t really have time to write a thorough review, so this survey should just about cover the important bits, I think?

1. What did you do in 2009 that you’d never done before?
Attended university, used a DSLR camera, kind of rode a motorcycle for a teensy bit. Either my memory is failing me or I didn’t do that many new things! I feel like there is something important I want to list, but I can’t for the life of me remember what. Watch this space for an edit!

2. Did you keep your New Year’s Resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
I didn’t really make any, but I have begun a visual ‘Goals for 2010′ list.

3. Did anyone close to you give birth?
No, but my brother’s partner is very close to giving birth! She could go at any time, apparently.

4. Did anyone close to you die?
No, thankfully.

5. What countries did you visit?
None. No overseas trips and for the first time in 8 years I remained in the same region for 13 consecutive months! Whoa, weird.

6. What would you like to have in 2010 that you lacked in 2009?
A job, a bit more money would be nice, more social opportunities, and better time-management and organisation.

7. What dates from 2009 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
I don’t remember the actual date, maybe May 3rd?, but it was my 21st birthday drinks in the city – much fun was had! Also November 27 – Josh and my first kiss, and our chosen anniversary date because we didn’t have an official ‘we’re a couple now’ date.

8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?
Overcoming depression and anxiety. Granted I still experience both and may do so throughout my life, but this year I really feel as though I learnt many tools to help myself get through emotionally difficult times.
I also started university which is a huge deal for me. Getting through my first semester, doing well on all my exams and receiving great overall marks have been ginormous achievements and great confidence boosters.

9. What was your biggest failure?
Letting self-doubt get the better of me, and allowing fear of dictate what I do.

10. Did you suffer any illness or injury?
Mental health issues were prominent in the first half; I got the flu; I got a stomach virus and fainted, causing bruising to my face, and back and neck problems; menstrual issues that have been ongoing for years also played up quite a lot; sever anaemia as well, which is finally beginning to get better. When I list it out like this, there seems much more than it feels like it was.

11. What was the best thing someone bought you?
My Nikon D60 DLSR camera, and the necklace from Josh.

12. Whose behaviour merited celebration?
No one in particular stands out.

13. Whose behaviour made you appalled and depressed?
I can think of a few people whose behaviour I’ve been less than pleased with this year.

14. Where did most of your money go?
First half of the year was probably clothes, shoes, etc; second half a combination of university-related expenses, transport, clothes, Christmas.

15. What did you get really, really, really excited about?
Being at university, after I realised it wasn’t as scary as I thought it might be; my brother being a dad for the first time; photographs; sewing; finding Josh.

16. What song will always remind you of 2009?
Not song, but Bon Iver’s album For Emma, Forever Ago; Lady Gaga’s radio singles; Santigold’s album Santogold.

17. Compared to this time last year, are you:
a) Happier or sadder? Happier, definitely.
b) Fatter or skinnier? About the same.
c) Richer or poorer? About the same.

18. What do you wish you’d done more of?
Socialising, arts and crafts, reading, just doing things and not worrying.

19. What do you wish you’d done less of?
Procrastinating, worrying, slothing.

20. How do you plan to spend Christmas?
We just has Christmas and it was spent with family.

21. Did you fall in love in 2009?
Yes, I did.

22. How many one night stands?
0

23. What was your favourite TV program?
True Blood, Glee.

24. Do you hate anyone now that you didn’t hate this time last year?
Nope.

25. What was the best book you read?
Oooh, hm. Very good question. Ummm… I’ll go with World Without End by Ken Follett.

26. What was your greatest musical discovery of the year?
Santigold; Bon Iver; Bat for Lashes; She & Him; Does It Offend You, Yeah?

27. What did you want and get?
More peace of mind, love, a nice experience at university.

28. What did you want and not get?
Lots of money. Better health.

29. What was your favourite film of this year?
None that I saw are ones I fell in love with. I guess if I had to pick a favourite, I’d go with Avatar.

30. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
I was 21. I had a dinner at a restaurant before my birthday for family; on my birthday I visited with some family and had a nice dinner at home; and after my birthday I spent a night at a hotel with a couple of friends and went out and got very drunk. It was fantastic.

31. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
Not having gone through depression and anxiety, the health of myself and various family members being much better.

32. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2009?
My usual eclectic mix of old and new.

33. What kept you sane?
My mum, niece and nephews.

34. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
I had a pretty big crush on Trent Reznor earlier in the year, but otherwise I haven’t fancied that many.

35. What political issue stirred you the most?
Probably the whole “anti-smacking” bill and the referendum about it.

36. Who do you miss?
Various friends.

37. Who was the best new person you met?
Josh!

38. What was the best thing you ate?
I have no idea.

39. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2009?
Feel the fear and do it anyway.

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1001. What has caused you to reinvent yourself or reevaluate who you are? Generally when big changes happen in my life, or events that cause me to take an honest look at myself.
1002. Name three annoying bands: Metro Station, Cobra Starship, Fallout Boy.
1003. Have you ever been to a foam party (a big dance floor full of soap foam that people dance in at a club)? If yes did you get into the foam? No, never been to one. Looks like it’d be fun though.
1004. Who do you take for granted? Breathing.
Who makes you feel taken for granted? Most people at one point or another. It’s not a bad thing, it’s normal.
1005. Short, knee, or ankle skirts? I prefer either just below or just above the knee, or mid-thigh.
1006. Do you wear a hat? Sometimes.
1007. Did you watch Sifl and Ollie on MTV? No, we didn’t have that.
How about Liquid Television? Don’t have that either.
The Maxx? See above.
1008. What do you like that is NOT part of pop culture? Embroidery, though I do think crafting is becoming popular again amongst some main-stream arty types.
1009. What music makes you feel:
Sexy? Blues, oddly, and Rob Zombie, also odd.
Passionate? Not sure.
Violent? Metal and industrial can make me feel stronger and assertive, but nothing makes me violent.
Romantic? Jazz, Bon Iver, love songs.
Sad? Slower songs with sad-sounding vocals and subject matter.
Happy/joyous? Pop, songs with an energetic beat and non-depressing lyrics, 50s rock n roll.
Ecstasy? Live music.
1010. Who’s your favorite cartoon character? I don’t have one, really, but I do adore Betty Boop.
1011. Does break dancing impress you? Yeah, it requires a lot of strength.
1012. Are you a smooth operator? Oh, of course.
1013. Would you rather be a police officer or a criminal? An infamous criminal that becomes legendary and loved? I dunno. I don’t think I’d want to be either!
1014. Do you believe that government decisions should be made based more on economics or more on social reform? Balance between the two.
1015. Why do ‘they’ spend money to sterilize needles that are going to be used to give lethal injections? Because they are stupid.
1016. This summer have you
Been to the beach? Yes.
Been to the movies? Not yet.
Played mini golf? Not yet.
Gone for a walk? Yes.
1017. Would you rather lay in bed all night talking or have sex all night long? Ooh. Hm. I’ll say talking if cuddling is involved (and we could have sex all day long).
1018. Have you ever eaten tofu? Yep, loads.
1019. Who needs a brain? Most people need better ones…
1020. Who needs a heart? See above.
1021. Does the moon have an affect on your mood? I don’t think so, unless I look up at a lovely full moon and have one of those moments where I think “Gosh, that is so beautiful” and feel all whimsical and nice.
1022. Do you feel pressure on Friday and Saturday to have fun, go out and party? Nope.
1023. Many people will say that the Harry Potter books are pure fluff with no literary value. Do you agree? I’ve not read them.
1024. Is Harry Potter comparable to The Chronicles of Narnia and the Lord of the Rings? I’ve not read any of them.
1025. What are you doing next Wednesday? I have no idea, other than preparing for Christmas day.
1026. Why do so many people think Elvis is still alive? Because they can’t believe he died.
1027. What couldn’t you live your life without? My family.
1028. Are your hands cold? Nope.
1029. Is your heart warm? Yep. It’s working too.
1030. Palm trees or snow storms? Palm trees right now.
1031. What bands would be great if only the singing was edited out? I can’t think of any.
1032. What fantasy book would you like to see made into a movie? I don’t really read fantasy.
1033. Do you avoid risks and if possible stay at home? Sometimes I avoid risks.
1034. What SCI-fi books do you read? Zero.
1035. Would you be on that who wants to marry a millionaire show as a contestant? Unlikely.
1036. Who’s the best secret keeper you know? My eldest sister, I think.
1037. What is your favorite myth? I don’t have one.
1038. Is it easier to live when you’re evil? Probably, because you wouldn’t care about how your own actions affect others. Sad life though.
1039. Have you ever belonged to a sorority or a fraternity? No.
1040. Would you want to join one? Definitely not.
1041. If your friends were doing dangerous drugs would you tell their parents? No.
1042. Would you rather be a unicorn, mermaid/man, or a sorceress/er? Sorceress.
1043. Are leather pants sexy? Not really, no.
On you? I wouldn’t think so.
1044. Did you tell someone you love him or her today? Not yet.
1045. Have you ever given blood? Do you mean donated or blood drawn to be tested? The latter.
1046. Have you ever been thrown out of someplace? Nope.
1047. What do you daydream about? My future, decorating my imaginary home (I also do this when I can’t sleep…).
1048. Are you a miracle? Of course.
1049. If America is one nation under god then are atheists citizens? Yes.
1050. Should they be? Yes.

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951. Name one thing that is beautiful about your body My skin.
952. Name one thing that is ugly about your body Tummy.
953. Name one thing that is beautiful about your mind I’m intelligent.
954. Name one thing that is ugly about your mind It’s beats me up often.
955. Who was the last person you were rude to? Don’t remember.
956.Are your elbows soft? Yes.
957. Are you ticklish? Yes but because my boyfriend tickles me a lot I’m starting to build some kind of resistance to it, lol.
958. Are you awkward or graceful? Bit of both.
959. Do you wear glasses/contacts? Neither.
960. If you wear contacts what’s the longest you have ever left them in your eyes? n/a
961. What’s going on where you are right now? My dad just got home.
962. What is your favorite thing to touch? This is the sort of question one has to be careful when answering since almost anything could end up sounding very rude, even if you didn’t intend it to! I think both my cats, Molly and Lola, would be up there in the faves because they’re both soft and snuggle back!
963. What is your favorite kind of incense? I don’t really use incense. Most of them are too overpowering for me.
964. What relaxes you? Reading, watching TV/films, certain things online (like blogs), cuddles, showers, baths, a nice cup of tea.
965. How much time have you wasted? Quite a bit, but we wont think about it for it is frightening.
966. How do you afford your rock and roll lifestyle? When I get a rock and roll lifestyle I’ll let you know!
967. What does teen spirit smell like? Sweat? All I can think of is sweat. And bubblegum.
968. Do you mostly listen or hear? Both, depending on what it is.
969. Look or see? See above.
970. Do you comprehend all the things you read? No.
971. Is it necessary to be repetitive in order to be creative? I have no idea; whatever works for you.
972. Do you control your attitude or does it control you? You control it, but it often doesn’t feel that way.
973. Are your relationships mostly passion or conversation? For the first time I feel like it’s a really good balance.
974. Do you do what needs to be done regardless of the consequences? No, not always. I’m the sort of person that likes to consider consequences.
975. Is money how you keep score? No, I don’t keep score at all.
976. Who can you do everything or nothing with and still have the best time? My boyfriend, my cousin/best friend.
977. Just because you’re angry does that give you the right to be cruel? Hell no.
978. What is maturity and where does it come from? I think maturity is kind of like wisdom and it just comes with life experience. Generally I consider a mature person to realise that there are responsibilities and obligations in life, that everything we do has a consequence. Maturity does not equal the inability to have fun, however.
979. Who is the maturest person you know? I can’t be bothered answering this. lol
980. Who is the most immature person you know? Well my niece. Because she’s one.
981. If there was a fire and you could only rescue one thing from your room (all people and pets have escaped on their own, even goldfish) what would it be? I find this question distressing.
982. If you could, what 3 albums would you force everyone to remove from his or her CD collections? None. I don’t care about others’ music taste.
983. Does Marilyn Manson scare you or bore you? He bores me. Thank God Dita von Teese removed herself from that….thing.
984. What do you think of the Insane Clown Posse? I’m not that familiar with them.
985. What’s the best movie about high school? I’ll just say The Breakfast Club because I’m particularly fond of it.
986. Do you like Michael Jackson better in the 80’s 90’s or today? 80s.
987. Is choosing a different store to shop in from most people really making a statement? Not particularly, no.
988. What’s the riskiest thing you’ve ever done? No comment.
989. Have you ever ridden in a car while the driver had been drinking? Not with anyone over the limit.
990. Who needs to get a life? People who right into gossip magazines about celeb gossip stores as if those stories are true. Seriously, wtf?
991. Do write on yourself with milky pens? What the hell are milky pens?
992. What should be different about high school curriculum? More life skills.
993. Right now are you exactly the way you want to be? No.
994. Who can save you from yourself? Myself.
995. Are you a responsible person? Pretty much. Very Mother Goosey.
996. “It is absurd to divide people into good and bad. People are either charming or tedious.” — Oscar Wilde
Do you agree?
Lol, I’m not sure, but I do think he has a point.
997. How many greatest hits albums do you own? Probably 5 or so.
998. Are you at risk for a.i.d.s.? Well, I suppose we all are as long as we’re having sex, but I think my chances of being exposed to HIV are very, very slim.
999. Do you want to have it all? Well, yeah.
1000. Do you collect green pictures of dead presidents? No, I do not collect American money.

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