2004 meme. From
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riemannia who got it from
yhlee.
On balance, a good year. But on my last day of work for 2004 I find myself to be very tired and
so looking forward to Christmas break.
The year in review right here.1. What did you do in 2004 that you'd never done before?
Got an editor to read my novel.
2. Did you keep your new years' resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
I can't remember what they were, but I actually stopped doing them some years back because I never kept them.
3. Did anyone close to you give birth?
No.
5. What countries did you visit?
England.
6. What would you like to have in 2005 that you lacked in 2004?
A publication contract.
7. What date from 2004 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
April 20 when I left for England. Because it was a fun and soul-nourishing trip and because it was the first time I'd left L.A. in years.
8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?
Finishing my novel and two rewrites.
9. What was your biggest failure?
Going more deeply into debt and eliminating my surplus cash because my 17-year-old car finally died for good just before Xmas.
10. Did you suffer illness or injury?
A couple of very bad colds, but fortunately no return of major illness, no injuries.
11. What was the best thing you bought?
A fricking car. (But even though I hate the debt, it's nice having a new car.)
12. Whose behavior merited celebration?
KM Kibble, for his patience.
13. Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed?
George Bush.
14. Where did most of your money go?
A fricking car. And those credit card things. Oh, and the computer I bought which I wouldn't have bought if I'd known about the car, but I'm glad I have the computer anyway. The trip to England was saved up for two years in advance and increased my debt not at all.
15. What did you get really, really, really excited about?
Besides England? Writing-related things.
16. What song will always remind you of 2004?
Can't think of one.
17. Compared to this time last year, are you:
i. happier or sadder? Happier. Despite the bit at the end it's been, on balance, a good year.
ii. thinner or fatter? Slightly thinner.
iii. richer or poorer? Poorer.
18. What do you wish you'd done more of?
Love affairs.
19. What do you wish you'd done less of?
Worry and bitch.
20. How will you be spending Christmas?
Quietly, with family. Nice.
22. Did you fall in love in 2004?
Sadly, no.
23. How many one-night stands?
With another person involved?
24. What was your favorite TV program?
Ghost Hunters.
25. Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year?
No. Rummy, George, Dick—I've pretty much hated them all along.
26. What was the best book you read?
Hmmm. The one that pops to mind most readily is The Tooth Fairy by Graham Joyce, but I think there were others.
27. What was your greatest musical (re)discovery?
Rapa Iti by the Tahitian Choir. AMAZING layering of voices.
28. What did you want and get?
A new computer.
29. What did you want and not get?
A publishing contract.
30. What was your favorite film of this year?
Finding Neverland.
31. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
I went to work.
32. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
See 29, above.
33. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2004?
Is it clean and ironed?
34. What kept you sane?
(or what passes for) Writing.
35. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
Le Depp.
36. What political issue stirred you the most?
Don't even get me started. Iraq.
37. Who did you miss?
My dad.
38. Who was the best new person you met?
Most of my new acquaintances were here online.
39. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2004.
Do not wash red socks with white clothes. Actually, I've known that one for years, but it bears repeating.
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