webhat's Journal: The Year In Review Meme.

[1] What did you do in 2005 that you'd never done before?
Traveled round Asia for 6 months; Asked a girl to marry me; Worked in Zurich; Snowboarded; can't think of any more...

[2] Did you keep your new years' resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
I never make any.

[3] Did anyone close to you give birth?
No, some got pregnant and miscarried, others are still walking round with a little human in their tummies.

[4] Did anyone close to you die?
Nope.

[5] What countries did you visit?
Switzerland, Thailand, Vietnam, India, Laos, Cambodia, China, Germany, Belgium and Finland. (Can't remember any others)

[6] What would you like to have in 2006 that you lacked in 2005?
Self determination, no reliance on an employer or money.

[7] What date(s) from 2005 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
Lots, too many to name.

[8] What was your biggest achievement of the year?
Won't know until I look back in a few years.

[9] What was your biggest failure?
Failing to protect my girlfriend from my past troubles and making her worry more than is needed.

[10] Did you suffer any illness or injury?
Cold, flu, cut my fingers with a knife, grazes... All minor...

[11] What was the best thing you bought?
My ticket to go on holiday.

[12] Whose behavior merited celebration?
I don't understand the question, everybody has done something that merited celebration.

[13] Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed?
The media's coverage of Pakistan.

[14] Where did most of your money go?
Beer and travel.

[15] What did you get really, really, really excited about?
Christmas.

[16] What song will always remind you of 2005?
None I can remember.

[17] Compared to this time last year, are you...
i. Happier or sadder? Happier
ii. Thinner or fatter? Thinner
iii. Richer or poorer? Poorer in money, Richer in life!

[18] What do you wish you'd done more of?
Shooting the breeze and seeing friends.

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

[20] How will you be spending Christmas?
Already did, with my family, it lasted 3 days.

[22] Did you fall in love in 2005?
I fall in love everyday (I think ellem said it well)

[23] How many one-night stands?
None

[24] What was your favorite TV program?
None, I just love TV.

[25] Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year?
Nobody!

[26] What was the best book you read?
Holy Blood, Holy Grail: The most interesting
Currently reading: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince; Comedy Writing; Inspector Morse; Death is Now my Neighbour.

[27] What was your greatest musical discovery?
None.

[28] What did you want and get?
To be happy.

[29] What did you want and not get?
For others to be happier.

[30] What was your favorite film of this year?
None.

[31] What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
Got drunk. 29?

[32] What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
Don't know.

[33] How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2005?
Good, as always.

[34] What kept you sane?
Drugs.

[35] Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
Jenna Jameson, she is so hot!

[36] What political issue stirred you the most?
London Bombing.

[37] Who did you miss?
Old friends.

[38] Who was the best new person you met?
A South African girl, she is fantastic!

[39] Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2005:
Have more fun, it works!

[40] Quote a song lyric that sums up your year:
Hello!