In the tradition of all things Internet-related (for me, at least), this is two days late. :P
1. What did you do in 2008 that you'd never done before?
Graduated from high school, started college, learned to drive, got a boyfriend.
2. Did you keep your new years' resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
2008: To be more open about my feelings and become more independent. Yes, I think I did keep those, in the most part.
2009: Keep in touch with friends and try not to let things get to me as much.
3. Did anyone close to you give birth?
Nope.
4. Did anyone close to you die?
No, thank goodness.
5. What countries did you visit?
…Uh, none? xD;
6. What would you like to have in 2009 that you lacked in 2008?
Greater skill as a writer, but more so my inspiration back. Other than that…more confidence in myself? As always… ^^;
7. What dates from 2008 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
May 23-25, July 19, November 4, November 7
8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?
Probably graduating high school. ^^;;
9. What was your biggest failure?
Probably something in the social department; goodness knows I have enough problems there.
10. Did you suffer illness or injury?
I seem to suffer a rather persistent cough most of the year…
11. What was the best thing you bought?
My laptop Kenpachi or my camera…or my Wii.
12. Whose behavior merited celebration?
ALL MY FRIENDS, both high school and college. I love you all so much for actually putting up with me on a regular basis.
13. Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed?
A few people, who I do not think deserve recognition.
14. Where did most of your money go?
The usual places: anime-related things, music, clothes.
15. What are you really, really, really excited about?
Going back to school! Going to Animazement with my friends!
16. What song will always remind you of 2008?
Can’t really think of one. I don’t tend to relate songs to my life. xP
17. Compared to this time last year, are you:
a) happier or sadder? About the same, I guess.
b) thinner or fatter? Thinner.
18. What do you wish you'd done more of?
Hung out with friends, written.
19. What do you wish you'd done less of?
Worry. :/
20. How will you be spending Christmas?
With my family at home.
21. What was your favorite month of 2008?
May! Animazement, Lit Mag, end of school!
22. Did you fall in love in 2008?
No…
23. How many one-night stands?
No thanks. xP
24. What was your favorite TV program?
Avatar!
25. Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year?
Yeah…will not mention who, though.
26. What was the best book you read?
Sword at Sunset.
27. What was your greatest musical discovery?
I can’t name all the cool songs/bands I’ve found, especially recently. :D
28. What did you want and get?
A new camera, a new computer, a Wii, a bunch of other material things.
29. What did you want and not get?
Can’t really think of anything big. ^^
30. What was your favorite film of this year?
Prolly Hellboy II. TDK was good, but I was never as awed and amazed asmost people.
31. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
I turned 18, and just had a quiet little celebration with my family.
32. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
Probably keeping in better touch with my high school friends after I graduated.
33. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2008?
Gothic. ;P
34. What kept you sane?
MUSIC.
35. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
Hmm…Johnny Depp is pretty awesome, but Voltaire is the shiz.
36. What political issue stirred you the most?
Gay rights, as always.
37. Who did you miss?
A whole lot of people… D:
38. Who was the best new person you met?
STACEY, ROSS, ARINA!
39. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2008.
“Don’t let go of the ones close to you.”
40. Quote a song lyric that sums up your year.
Hrm…not coming up with one here, either. >>;