1. What did you do in 2008 that you'd never done before?
Run a half marathon. Do several unassisted pullups. Deadlift more than my bodyweight. Ride a bike.
2. Did you keep your New Year's resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
I think I'm done with resolutions, I have goals, I shall work towards my goals.
3. Did anyone close to you give birth?
SIL, but I am not close to her.
4. Did anyone close to you die?
No.
5. What places did you visit?
Montreal.
6. What would you like to have in 2009 that you lacked in 2008?
Money.
7. What dates from 2008 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
June 16 - my 30th birthday.
September 28 - first half marathon.
8. What was your biggest achievement(s) of the year?
Learning to ride a bike. Seeing fitness more as a lifestyle than as a means to lose weight.
9. What was your biggest failure?
Nothing is a failure, I just see them as shortcomings to which I can improve.
10. Did you suffer illness or injury?
No.
11. What was the best thing you bought?
Adistar Cushion shoes. Too bad they're discontinued. *sniff*
12. Whose behavior merited celebration?
Marisa, for writing awesome things about me.
13. Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed?
The douchebag who smashed up my car in the gym parking lot and didn't even bother leaving a note.
14. Where did most of your money go?
Groceries, gas, food, race entry fees, running gear.
15. What did you get really, really, really excited about?
That half marathon!
16. What song will always remind you of 2008?
Rev Theory - Hell Yeah
17. Compared to this time last year, are you:
a) happier or sadder? Happier.
b) thinner or fatter? Thinner. Leaner. FITTER!
c) richer or poorer? poorer, a hell of a lot poorer.
18. What do you wish you'd done more of?
Sleep, do fun things.
19. What do you wish you'd done less of?
Teach piano.
20. How did you spend Christmas last year?
Hang out at MIL's house.
21. Did you fall in love in 2008?
I love my Greg and I love my poosy cat!
22. How many one-night stands?
ZERO!
23. What was your favorite TV program?
As always, Hockey Night in Canada.
24. What did you do for your birthday in 2008?
Dinner at Linda with some close friends.
25. What was the best book you read?
Get In The Game by Cal Ripken, Jr.
26. What was your greatest musical discovery?
Pass.
27. What did you want and get?
A Garmin Forerunner 405, a spa day for my birthday.
28. What did you want and not get?
Gas gift cards.
29. What was your favorite film of this year?
I think I made it through the whole year without seeing a movie in a theatre.
30. Did you make some new friends this year?
Yes.
31. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
More massages. More money.
32. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2008?
Business casual/running skirts. (not at the same time)
33. What kept you sane?
Running.
34. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
No one in particular.
35. What political issue stirred you the most?
Politics are stupid.
36. Who did you miss?
My church singing posse. Even though I just saw them all yesterday.
37. Who was the best new person you met?
I always meet cool people at the gym.
38. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2008.
Never say never. "I don't think I ever want to run a half marathon or a marathon." Open mouth, insert foot.
