New Years

As it's New Year's Eve, I figured I'd take advantage of having a blog. For once, I'm going to write down my resolutions, so I can look back at them and see if I've managed.

1: Swear less, and use the Lord's name in vain much less.
2: Take better care of myself - eat better, lose weight, exercise more, etc. I don't want to see that as a resolution ever again.

I'm gonna jump on a bandwagon with a 40-question thing stolen from LJ. Thought it was interesting...

1. What did you do in 2007 that you'd never done before?

I went to college. I lived with 9 other girls and used an ATM and got a debit card. I got lost. I drove an hour away and danced with strange people.

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

I think I did? I don't really remember, so I've got two more for this year.

3. Did anyone close to you give birth?

No.

4. Did anyone close to you die?

My baby. My cat Nosie. He was about 14, and I'm still trying to get used to living without him.

5. What countries did you visit?

Canada.

6. What would you like to have in 2008 that you lacked in 2007?

A boyfriend who lives nearby. A new Creative might be nice, one with a bigger screen.

7. What dates from 2007 will remain etched upon your memory and why?

September 1 I went to college. In February my cat died, and I will never forget him.

8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?

Graduating high school and going to the college of my dreams. Becoming comfortable with myself and my body (as they are) for the first time in my memory.

9. What was your biggest failure?

*considers* Maybe gaining 10 pounds at school...

10. Did you suffer illness or injury?

Nothing huge, yay! Just my annual illness, but that's it.

11. What was the best thing you bought?

A Bartlett's, yay!!!

12. Whose behavior merited celebration?

My Will really helped me out in the spring, as I was really upset and uncomfortable with myself. Greg also made me pretty happy by telling a friend of mine that he thinks of me as a sister. Dan, for finally getting over me and figuring out how to finally become happy again.

13. Whose behavior made you appalled?

24-year-old creep at work, who knew I'm 18 and still tried to make out with me. Chicken, for telling my Will that she didn't want to be my friend anymore because she was on meds.

14. Where did most of your money go?

Books, school, food, gifts.

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

Going to college and seeing Phantom. Sweeney Todd and Golden Compass movies, which were amazing! Spring Awakening!!!!

16. What songs will always remind you of 2007?

Spring Awakening. Anything, especially the angry/sad songs.
17. Compared to this time last year, are you:
a)Happier or sadder? Happier, for the first time in years!!!
b) Skinner or fatter? Fatter, but that'll change soon.
c) Richer or poorer? Richer! Yay for jobs, even the ones that SUCK!!!

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

Going out with friends.

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

Stressing over grades and vet school.

20. Did you fall in love in 2007?

Yes, I did. I love you, Donald!

21. How many one-night stands?

Yeah, right.

22. What was your favorite TV program?

Heroes, House, Monk, Psych, American Princess, Will & Grace.

23. Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year?

I like some people more that I hated last year. Go me!

24. What was the best book you read?

Everything but Malcolm X.

25. What was you greatest musical discovery?

Spring Awakening and New Squids on the Dock. Also, Keith's radio show! Yay internet!!!

26. What did you want and get?

A fantastic roommate and amazing college friends!!!

27. What did you want and not get?

Nothing really. I'd have liked more music/books, but I can always use more of them.

28. What was your favorite film of this year?

Sweeney Todd and Golden Compass. National Treasure 2 was also fantastic. Can't wait to see Atonement and August Rush. Also looking forward to Water Horse.

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

I turned 18, and I had family and my boyfriend over. It was great, even if it wasn't anything special.

30. What's one thing that would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?

Straight A's and losing weight?

31. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2007?

Jeans, T-shirts, sweaters, sweatshirts. It changed drastically from senior year to freshman year. In a good way

32. What kept you sane?

Angry music, choir, amazing friends, Footle's hugs, David's hugs, Sam, C3PO, and chocolate. And Donald, of course, and my bigsis. And my Will.

33. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?

Daniel Radcliffe. He's still hot, haha. And the usual Johnny Depp (incredibly hot Sweeney) and Hugh Jackman.

34. What political issue stirred you the most?

Animal rights. Universal healthcare. Global warming.

35. Who did you miss?

My family. My boyfriends, at different times. My friends. My babies.

36. Who were the best new people you met?

My suite, especially Alix and Caitlin, C3PO, ROSIE!!!, Sam, Lavinia, Ben, Zach, Laura Lane.
37. What do you look forward to in 2008?

Going to Spain with the choir (SQUEE!!!)

38. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2007?

It will turn out for the best. Love yourself, no matter what. You can't rely on others to love you.

39. What song lyrics best sum up 2007 for you?

"There's a moment you know...you're f*cked!" "Don't do sadness" "You're f*cked if you just freeze up! Can't do that thing, that keeping still. You're f*cked if you speak your mind, and you know, uh-huh, you will!" "Because we all deserve to die!" "My cage has many rooms, damask and dark. Nothing there sings, not even my lark...If I cannot fly, let me sing!"

Equality

Wow. Haven't posted in a while. Anyway, I was thinking on my way home from Wildwood today, and I want to put it out there, at the risk of sounding like a horrible person. We keep hearing so much about "equality". How blacks/women/minorities don't have it yet. We've got Title IX, affirmative action, every plan under the sun to relieve the problem. But we still haven't fixed it. Maybe that's because, instead of treating everyone like they're equal, we treat certain people like they're victims. I think the solution to finding equality is to live it and think it and feel it. Stop feeling victimized, stop tabooing certain words or phrases, and just be equal. If equality becomes a non-issue, will it become a reality?