Happy New Year!
December 31, 2009 | Filed Under La vie
I did this back in 2007 but got reminded of it by Emma, so I decided to redo it too :D Yay, I really can’t wait for 2010 to begin~
1. Where were you when 2009 began?
At my friend Sarah’s place drinking her mum’s heavily ‘spiked’ orange juice, getting bitten by mosquitoes, being hit on by her drunk gay friend (LOL?!) and playing Wii!
2. What did you do in 2009 that you’d never done before?
2009 was my first year at uni, my first visit to Zumbo, making macarons! The list is endless. :)
3. Did you keep your new years’ resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
I don’t remember having any resolutions but for years and years my main goal was to get fit and I sort of did that this year, with joining the gym and all.
4. Go to any concerts this year?
Yes! I went to Beyonce’s concert which was AAAAMAZING! I really expected no less from her, she was great in every single way.
5. Will you be looking for a new job in 2009?
Maybe… it depends. I really want to work at Country Road so we’ll see how lucky I get, haha.
6. Did you drink a lot of alcohol in 2009?
Well, it was my first year of being able to drink whenever I wanted. I don’t like it too much to be honest. I like being sober.
7. Did you go on any vacations? If so, where?
Nope… I was supposed to go to France though.
8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?
Accomplishing my goal of getting a high enough GPA to transfer degrees! It’s been a few years since I’ve been proud of myself academically.
9. If you could go back in time to any moment of 2009 and change something, what would it be?
No, I try not to regret and I try not to remember the bad things.
10. Did you suffer illness or injury?
Yes! Chicken pox :(
11. What was the best thing you bought?
Too many things, too, too, too many things. Probably my favourite out of everything are my Opening Ceremony x CS wedges and Ray-Bans.
12. Whose behavior merited celebration?
Hmm, no one in particular that I need to single out. I didn’t really have much emotional issues this year so I haven’t needed a shoulder to cry on.
13. Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed?
Too many to list. Not depressed but more appalled. I could name one person in particular but that’s very mean. She doesn’t know who she is because she’s that deluded.
14. Where did most of your money go?
Hands down clothes. I have never spent so much money in one year on myself. Time to slow down me thinks.
15. What did you get really, really, really excited about?
There wasn’t much excitement this year. A lot of plans fell through.
16. What song will always remind you of 2009?
Single Ladies. What an insane video clip.
17. Compared to this time last year, are you happier or sadder?
Um, I think I feel the same. If you asked me this question in Feb/March I would’ve definitely sad happier though.
18. What do you wish you’d done more of?
Saving my money LOL.
19. What do you wish you’d done less of?
Definitely the same as Emma – less procrastination.
20. How did you spend Christmas?
Reading Wicked! Hahaha, it was the best Christmas ever.
22. Did you fall in love in 2009?
Noooo. Where are all the eligible bachelors in Sydney?!
23. What was the biggest change for you in 2009?
Definitely education wise, also being able to drive was a big change too. I can’t imagine catching public transport everyday now. Sorry Planet, but I’m just too damn selfish.
24. What were your favorite TV programmes?
The Office, Glee. I really like White Collar at the moment, Big Band Theory… The Apprentice Australia was pretty good surprisingly!
25. Do you hate anyone now that you didn’t hate this time last year?
I am born with a lot of hatred in my heart!
26. What was the best book you read?
Austen is forever my literary god. This year I bought all her books.
27. What was your greatest musical discovery?
Hmm, probably Glee or deciding to like Gaga, haha.
28. What did you want and get?
I got everything I wanted this year materially, that is. Kind of sad because now I am broke, so no more spending for me! OH also, Topshop came to Australia = big, big dream.
29. What did you want and not get?
Hmm, new car that I was planning to buy but decided against, my holiday… and probably meeting a lot of new people I thought I would at uni but that doesn’t amke me upset. I’m really happy with the friends I have now and I don’t see it changing any time soon.
30. What was your favorite film of this year?
None – I’m not a movie junkie so I can’t pinpoint one.
31.What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
Turned 19 (Why?!) and celebrated it at Coogee Beach with a good ol’ fashioned Aussie BBQ.
32.What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
Um… better grades in second semester I guess but as I said I have no qualms about this year.
33. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2009?
I don’t know if it’s changed all too much. I’m more conscious about what I buy but I’m more inclined to spend big than to spend little. As in I would rather pay for quality and design than settle for something relatively cheap that I only like a little bit. I’d like to think my choices in clothes have been a little ediger but if you see me at uni I’m usually in tights and a long t-shirt so I guess it balances out.
34. What kept you sane?
Friends, coffee, shopping, sweets.
35. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
I get obsessed easily and also forget easily so I can’t remember. Very restless and fickle-minded I say.
36. Quote a song lyric that sums up your year.
Not really suming my year but it’s a nice song.
“Smile though your heart is aching, smile even though it’s breaking. When there are clouds in the sky, you’ll get by if you smile through your pain and sorrow. Smile and maybe tomorrow, you’ll see the sun come shining through for you.”
Charlie Chaplin – Smile
37. Who did you miss?
Not really anyone in particular, but I missed high school.
38. Who was the best new person you met?
Hmm, I’ve met a few really good uni friends which is great :)
39. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2009.
I probably say this every year but study. There is no way you will ace that test EVER if you don’t. It’s just a fluke if you do and don’t give me that BS about being ‘naturally smart’.
40. What are your plans for 2010?
Whatever happens, happens.
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I swear to goodness I’m not that person in 13. I could say I don’t think I’m deluded, but saying that would probably prove how deluded I am by not realising I’m deluded…anywaaaay
I’m taking this!
Happy new year! :)
Happy new year to you too :D
Happy New Year Leanne!
May this new year bring even greater things! :D
i forgot you got the chicken pox! glad that’s over hehe… happy new year! *throws confetti*
Yay for clooothes!!! You’re so fabulous :P
Haha, I hope you’re not being sarcastic.
ooh this quiz sounds like fun! will do
happy new year! hope 2010 brings you everything you hope for! :)
dude, I should’ve found this post earlier so i could’ve done it myself.. now it just seems a bit too late :(
but I’m guessing all that thorough review of the year would’ve brought back quite a few memories… ah ’09 was bittersweet. But love your “whatever happens, happens” attitude! :)
Happy New Year!!
Hsjahaahaa, yes, like the gaga!! It’s OK, we all did it, hahaha
Happy New Year! :) I hope that you have a great 2010 with much joy. And at least you won’t get chicken pox anymore! My roomate got it and it was no fun :|
So sweet that you went to a Beyonce concert! And I agree that “Smile” is a really beautiful song.
this was fun to read~ Beyonce’s concerts look really really entertaining..she really is amazing~
I want to wish you a wonderful year Leanne~ Don’t worry so much about grades haha just work hard, and everything will work out! YAY~ yah..i spent a lot on clothes too ;____; but i love them and everytime i look at my purchases I get so happy~ YAY~~~
I passed Punchbowl on my way home from NSW yesterday! :D
HAPPY NEW YEAR SWEETIE!