What did you do in 2009 that you'd never done before? Performed in three back-to-back-to-back community theater productions!
Did you keep your new years' resolutions? Not so much, really.
Reflecting On…
New Years: Hung out at home with my little sister, watching movies and being kinda lame.
Valentine's Day: Nothing special - wanted to watch some Kevin Costner movies, but was too busy with school and the play.
Easter: Overcoming some insane migraines, I performed in Indianapolis First Church of the Nazarene's Easter Production as Simon Peter. Had my world pulled out from under me upon hearing the news that my good friend Annika Dace had died earlier in the day.
Spring Break: Not much special - hung out and got some much needed rest!
Memorial Day Weekend: Not sure I remember. Probably spent some time with family, though.
Fourth of July: Went over to my dad's cousin's house and set off some fireworks with family members.
Thanksgiving: As I do every year, I went over to my cousin Roberta's house and ate amazing food. Then spent the evening with my friend Jade and her gentleman friend, hanging out and chatting.
Christmas: Went over to my sister Emilee's, ate breakfast & opened presents. Then, went over to Mom & Dad's and prepared Christmas dinner - chicken saltimbocca, asparagus & fennel risotto, and delicata squash & gruyere dip.
Your Birthday: Drove up to Illinois to visit some friends and got to hang out with my pals - the Daces (Tiffany, Trevor, and Mama Cathy), the Aumillers, Mandie Gossage, and Cirena Evenson.
Did anyone close to you give birth? Three of my teacher friends from school all had babies just a few months ago at the beginning of this school year.
Did anyone close to you die? My dear friend Annika Dace passed away on Easter Sunday at the age of 26
What countries did you visit? Has Chicago declared independence yet?
What was your biggest purchase of the year? Other than massive hospital bills, I think my biggest purchase of '09 was the topcoat I bought earlier this week.
Remember a ____ Memory
Sad: Finding out that my friend Annika had died.
Angry: Sitting in traffic at Southport & Emerson three days before Christmas
Happy: Any time spent with friends and family
Silly: Performing as John Curtis Buntner in "Dearly Beloved" at MerryMAC Players or Speed Freak in "Insane With Power" at Spotlight Players
What do you wish you'd done more of? Sleeping
What do you wish you'd done less of? Worrying
Favorites of the Year
Movie: Presently, I'd have to say Nine.
Book: I don't think I read any new books this year aside from Neil Gaiman's The Graveyard Book... so I'll go with that.
TV Program: "Lost," "Battlestar Galactica," "Dexter," "Glee," or "Dollhouse"
Musical Artist: I really got into Tom Waits, the Swell Season, Bob Dylan, and Adele much more this year.
Song: "My Life Would Suck Without You" by Kelly Clarkson
Concert: Didn't go to any concerts in '09...
Restaurant: Five Guys Burgers & Fries
Celebrity/Public Figure: Daniel Day-Lewis
Where did most of your money go? Bills. As per usual.
What song will always remind you of 2009? Unfortunately, "Party in the USA"...
Compared to last year
Happier or sadder? Happier.
Thinner or fatter? Oh, probably fatter. Undoubtedly fatter.
Richer or poorer? I feel poorer. Who knows, that may be the case.
What political issue stirred you the most? Couldn't rightly say...
Who do you miss? Annika, obviously. My paternal grandparents as well. Also, all my other friends around the world - particularly the ones I don't get to see so often.
Who was the best new person you met? New students, new coworkers, and a couple of new friends along the way!
Tell me a valuable life lesson you learned in 2009: Never judge a book by it's author.
Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year? No - I'm a lover, not a hater.
What did you want and get? The opportunity to act in not one, but THREE different productions this summer!
What did you want and not get? Peace on Earth and goodwill toward men...
What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying? Peace on Earth and goodwill toward men...
How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2009? Business comfortable (not to be confused with business casual)
Who kept you sane? God alone.
Who…
...were you closest to in your family? My sister.
...did you become closer to in your family? My sister.
...were you closest to, friends-wise? Probably my sister.
...won your heart? My students. Love those kids.
...did you lose touch with? I'm horrible about staying in touch, so probably LOTS of people!
...impacted you the most? A lot of people in a lot of little ways.
Top 10 Movies of 2009:
1. Nine
2. Inglourious Basterds
3. Star Trek
4. The Hangover
5. Funny People
6. Julie & Julia
7. Monsters vs. Aliens
8. Up
9. Watchmen
10. Couples Retreat
Top Ten Movies I Wish I Had Seen in 2009:
1. Up in the Air
2. The Hurt Locker
3. (500) Days of Summer
4. Coraline
5. The Invention of Lying
6. A Serious Man
7. District 9
8. Bruno
9. The Informant!
10. Invictus
Top Five Books I Read in 2009:
1. East of Eden by John Steinbeck
2. The Road by Cormac McCarthy
3. Candide by Voltaire
4. Miss Lonelyhearts by Nathanael West
5. The Stranger by Albert Camus
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