1. What did you do in 2009 that you'd never done before?

-Got a stamp on my passport after having it for at least 5 useless years.
-Traveled more than I actually wanted to- none were pleasure trips.
-Sulked for a month solid.
-Fell really sick. At least that got me home.

2. Did you keep your new years resolutions, and will you make more for next year?

I make the same resolutions every year. Doesn't work. Will do it again.

3. Did anyone close to you give birth?

Nope. Not that I know of.

4. Did anyone close to you die?

Yes. Geographically yes.

7. What date from 2009 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?

My birthday this year.

8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?

I cracked 3 interviews with no pushes from inside. Got a bit smarter at handling people (read meaner- if that is possible).

9. What was your biggest failure?

I lost my school of thought.

10. Did you suffer illness or injury?

A broken heart and then a horrible cold. Same thing almost.

12. Whose behaviour merited celebration?

Mom's. Period.

13. Whose behaviour made you appalled and depressed?

Some friends. Taught me something though.

14. Where did most of your money go?

Shopping. A complete no brainer!

15. What did you get really, really, really excited about?

About the year ending. It sucked thoroughly.

16. What song will always remind you of 2009?

Not only 2009- but every year that comes - Vincent. I know its corny.

17. Compared to this time last year, are you happier or sadder?

SADDER.

19. What do you wish you'd done more of?

Well...I suppose being a little more sincere in my emotions.

20. What do you wish you'd done less of?

Felt less miserable I suppose.

21. How will you be spending Christmas?

No idea. Remind me to update this when I have a plan.

22. Did you fall in love in 2009?

Love? No.

23. How many one night stands?

I am too much of a prude for this!

24. What was your favourite TV programme?

Currently House, but am always loyal to Roadies.

26. What was the best book you read?

I just read a whole lot of essays.

27. What was your greatest musical discovery?

That I just cannot sing. Not much of a discovery- I just remind myself every year!

28. What did you want and get?

I got nothing I wanted this year. :(

29. What did you want and not get?

Some thing to work out. Nothing worked out.

30. What was your favourite film of this year?

I just watched a lot of mindless movies this year.

31. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?

I cried all evening and I was 25.

32. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?

Less heart ache. More intellectual hope. And money.

34. What kept you sane?

Mirrors. I find my face most endearing!

37. Who was the worst new person you met?

A particular Professor in a particular university somewhere.

38. Who was the best new person you met?

A handful of friends.

39. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2009.

Nothing lasts forever...and we both know hearts can change!

40. Quote a song lyric that sums up your year.

Shut up and Drive!