Lessons learned

Jellogirli threw down the gauntlet. Who am I to refuse a challenge?

2004 ... lessons learnt

 

1. What did you do in 2004 that you'd never done before?

That list is longer than I want to get into here! But I did face some fears and drive over a very scary bridge to Canada alone. I volunteered to teach computer classes to senior citizens.
2. Did you keep your New Year's resolutions, and will you make more for next year?

I don't make resolutions at New Year's Day. I try to keep a running list.
3. Did anyone close to you give birth?

No.
4. Did anyone close to you die?

A first cousin.

5. What countries did you visit?

Canada.
6. What would you like to have in 2005 that you lacked in 2004?

My yardwork all done.
7. What dates from 2004 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?

July 13.
8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?

That damned bridge! I did it twice.
 9. What was your biggest failure?

Failure?
10. Did you suffer illness or injury?

I do not get sick. No major injury, either. I did get an interesting swelling over my left eye a few weeks ago, does that count?
11. What was the best thing you bought?

My daughter's Christmas present.

12. Whose behavior merited celebration?

My sweetie. We celebrate every time we get together.
13. Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed?

Can't think of any, not counting national figures.
14. Where did most of your money go?

Most of my money goes into my white elephant of a house. I didn't do anything major to it this year, it's just the regular maintenance costs of living in a big home.
15. What did you get really, really, really excited about?

The trips I took this year.
16. What song will always remind you of 2004?

An old song by Moev.
17. Compared to this time last year, you are:

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

Oh, well, uhm. Hm. You know.Working out, too.
19. What do you wish you'd done less of?

Waiting for people.
20. How will you be spending Christmas?

Home with my daughter and her boyfriend, maybe visiting around after they leave.

21. How would you rather be spending Christmas?

See #18.
22. Did you fall in love in 2004?

Maybe.
23. How many one-night stands?

Zero. Ick.
24. What was your favorite TV program?

Six Feet Under is the only program I watched on televison all year.
25. Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year?

I don't hate anyone.
26. What was the best book you read?

I read hundreds of books. They were all great!
27. What was your greatest musical discovery?

I enjoy hip hop, but I didn't discover it.
28. What did you want and get?

I got what I wanted. I pretty much have everything I want.
29. What did you want and not get?

I wanted to go on a cruise again this year.
30. What was your favorite film of this year?

I only saw a few this year, even though I usually see many. I don't recall any standing out.
31. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?

I went out with my daughter and her boyfriend and almost got in a bar fight. I am 55. Yeah, I am old.
32. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?

Unlimitedfunds? A live-in housekeeper? A cruise? Finding a new dog sitter for when I travel?
33. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2004?

Hm. This year I was into black slacks and tight tops in bright colors. I let my hair get long again. I wore girlie things and added my little Prada bag.
34. What kept you sane?

Unbridled lust.
35. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?

Hm. I liked watching LL Cool J do his video for "Headsprung." Go figure.
36. What political issue stirred you the most?

I don't do politics, but global warming concerns me.
37. Who did you miss?

Many of my friends live in other states now, and I don't get to see them often enough. I miss them.
38. Who was the best new person you met?

My students in my computer classes. They are awesome and learn so fast!
39. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2004:

I reinforced an old lesson. Never pass up a chance to pee. (No, I did not have an accident, lol.)