1. What did you do in 2012 that you’d never done before?
Met people in person that I had been friends with online (mainly twitter).
2. Did you keep your new year’s resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
I don't remember making any resolutions actually. 2012 was a rough year and started out pretty rough too. But hopefully 2013 is better! Haven't made any "resolutions" but I have made habitual change goals (which sounds like fancy resolutions) to not pile up clothes in my bedroom and eat better!
3. Did anyone close to you give birth?
The inspiration for this blog entry, Larissa did! She welcomed her daughter Alex in August!
4. Did anyone close to you die?
Death is unfortunately a big part of my extended family experience. My mom's uncle died the day after my birthday this year :( (plus others throughout the year).
5. What countries did you visit?
None.
6. What would you like to have in 2013 that you lacked in 2012?
More traveling and weight loss.
7. What dates from 2012 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
January 2012 will always be "Darren on Broadway" in my mind. Specifically January 12th when we saw the show!
8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?
Hmm, I lacked a lot of achievements this year (in my mind).
9. What was your biggest failure?
Not staying with any weight loss program :(
10. Did you suffer illness or injury?
Some illness when it got cold again but nothing major.
11. What was the best thing you bought?
I'm not too sure...hmm, possibly Downton Abbey Season 2 dvd?
12. Whose behavior merited celebration?
I'm not sure if he reads this, but my brother Josh. He bought us all Christmas presents this year and what's impressive was that he put thought and SO MUCH MORE effort than he ever has before. Although we never asked for gifts, it's nice to see my brother mature into someone who thinks about us once in a while. <3 I was impressed and felt very loved!
13. Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed?
Hmm. Other "fans" at concerts upset me at times...
14. Where did most of your money go?
Eating out :(
15. What did you get really, really, really excited about?
Watching Netflix on my TV at home! Took us way too long to figure out it could be done through our Wii System!
16. What song will always remind you of 2012?
Call Me, Maybe....
17. Compared to this time last year, are you:
a) happier or sadder?
b) thinner or fatter?
c) richer or poorer?
Sadder, fatter, but richer! haha. Working to change those first two this year (I'll be posting more soon).
18. What do you wish you’d done more of?
Sing in front of people and pursue more musical hobbies. Oh Also dates. I wanna go on more of those...
19. What do you wish you’d done less of?
Eat out.
20. How did you spend Christmas?
With my mom and brother in a house we had to call our own! It was glorious. One of the best Christmases our family has had in a while (for me at least).
21. How did you spend New Year's?
Original plan was to escape to the Grand Canyon, but snow ruined that plan. So my friend and I stayed in our PJ's and watched Glee all night. It was pretty awesome.
22. Did you fall in love in 2012?
Nope.
23. How many one night stands?
None.
24. What was your favorite TV program?
Downton Abbey.
25. Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year?
No.
26. What was the best book you read?
The Fault in Our Stars by John Green.
27. What was your greatest musical discovery?
Walk the Moon. Without question! See videos below!
28. What did you want and get?
iPad
29. What did you want and not get?
Too many things to mention...
30. What was your favorite film of this year?
I really liked Argo...I don't know why but I have a hard time recalling movies I have seen...
31. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
I went to California Adventure with my dad and his friends. I turned 26.
32. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
Seeing Darren perform live and/or getting to say hello to him again. Not sure this will happen ever again, but I'm sure hoping it will! Maybe when we work together professionally?! *crosses fingers*
33. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2012?
Comfort and flattery. I hope to become more fashionable this year.
34. What kept you sane?
Moments alone and cuddles with Joon (my cat).
35. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
Darren Criss (always) and my newest love, Kevin Ray.
36. What political issue stirred you the most?
LGBTQ Equality and discussions.
37. Who did you miss?
I missed the college version of myself a lot this year. I thought a lot about who I was in college and who I am now. I think I liked myself better in college...
38. Who was the best new person you met?
All my twitter friends. Courtney, Morgan, Ana, Rebecca, and Teddy. I love them all so dearly and so glad something as silly as twitter brought us together. And any new friends that I keep meeting too!
39. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2012.
Getting to know yourself is one of the hardest and best things anyone can do.
40. Quote a song lyric that sums up your year.
I must have tumbled out of a plane, 'cuz I free fell all year.
Here is an old concert of them playing the song.
Acoustic version that I love.
Thanks Larissa for the inspiration! I hope to do this each year!
