Posted by astrid_the_spy
on Tue 30 Dec 08, 7:47 PM to astrid_the_spy's blog.
Stealing Vertes questions!
1. What did you do in 2008 that you'd never done before? Went on a girly holiday!
2. Did you keep your new years' resolutions, and will you make more for next year? I am not thinner or richer but I will continue to make the same resolutions for next year
3. Did anyone close to you give birth? Yes! A colleague at work and a close friend.
4. Did anyone close to you die? No, thankfully
5. What countries did you visit? Spain on afore mentioned girly holiday
6. What would you like to have in 2009 that you lacked in 2008? After nearly a year of single fun it would be quite nice to have someone who stays till breakfast.
7. What dates from 2008 will remain etched upon your memory, and why? The day my loveable adored faysie-dog died.
8. What was your biggest achievement of the year? Finishing renovating my wee flat and getting a tenant into it.
9. What was your biggest failure? My money situation
10. Did you suffer illness or injury? Not really
11. What was the best thing you bought? Either tickets to see Radiohead or my MP3 player I resisted buying for so long.
12. Whose behaviour merited celebration? My friend L has listened to my problems over and over. She has dealt out sensible advice which I have ignored so many times I have lost count yet each time I have called she has been a rock.
13. Whose behaviour made you appalled and depressed? My ex's
14. Where did most of your money go? Clubbing, rent and vet bills.
15. What did you get really, really, really excited about? I have been to loads of gigs this year but Squarepusher earlier this month was definitely the most looked forward to. It was also a fantastic night.
16. What song will always remind you of 2008? Cheesily, Sex On Fire by Kings of Leon. It will forever remind me of a special friend.
17. Compared to this time last year, are you: a) Happier or sadder? Happier. Definitely.
b) Bigger or smaller? Wee bit smaller, single life suits me.
c) Richer or Poorer? Little bit less poor
18. What do you wish you'd done more of? I wish I had worked a bit harder
19. What do you wish you'd done less of? Worrying about boys
20. How will you be spending Christmas? I spent it with my parents and sister. It was as it has always been. Good idea in theory, pained in reality
21. Did you fall in love in 2008? Not love but I definitely have a crush on someone.
22. How many one-night stands? I am too ashamed to say. Single life has been great!
23. What was your favourite TV program? I don't really watch TV
24. Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year? I don't hate anyone really. This time last year I was very much in love and now I very much not.
25. What was the best book you read?
26. What was your greatest musical discovery? James Holden, Malcolm Middleton, David Holmes, Mogwai, Nathan Fake and file sharing on SoundCloud!
27. What did you want and get? Really really good hassle free sex!
28. What did you want and not get? I wanted a friend to “behave” at my best mates birthday party, he didn't and
29. What was your favourite film of this year? No Country For Old Men. Not my usual type of film but it left me breathless.
30. What did you do on your birthday ? I moved out of exs flat and into my current place and then I had everyone I love round for pre clubbing drinks followed by clubbing followed by a party that went on till lunch time the next day! Yaaaaaaaasssssss
31.What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying? A little bit more money would have solved a few biggish problems
32. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2008? Usual, jeans and strappy tops. Have worn heels a bit more often this year though.
33. What kept you sane? Luck. My sanity has been tested this year and apart from a little blip I have managed to keep it together ok.
34. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most? I am ashamed to admit it's Russell Brand
35. What political issue stirred you the most? The US elections and the leaking of the BNP members list.
36. Who did you miss? Right now, my friend who is in the States
37. Who was the best new person you met? Mr Wednesday for one simple reason.
38. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2008? Don't make someone a priority when they make you an option.
39. Quote a song lyric that sums up your year
Malcolm Middleton - Choir
There's a choir behind me
Egging me on
Placing their bets and hoping I'll do no wrong
I'll do no wrong
There's a guy inside me
Biding his time
Standing in line and waiting for me to fall
For me to fall
Self-preservation threatens us all
Health deterioration comes to us all
There's a fag beside me
Waiting to be lit
Trying to trick me
And make me forget I've quit
I forget I've quit
I take a risk everyday when I get up
Do I try harder?
Or continue to fuck up
Fuck up
Self-preservation threatens us all
Health deterioration comes to us all
There's a bear in my bed
Wanting to be loved
Eyes like marbles
All he needs is a hug
My beginner's luck is wearing thin
I'll need to rely on skill if I'm going to win
I'm going to win
Self-preservation threatens us all
Health deterioration comes to us all
