One would hope that I add something to the world- be it good, bad, or indifferent- Me
1. What did you do in 2007 that you'd never done before? Traveled alone in a foreign country, spent New Years alone, got the master's bedroom.
2. Did you keep your new years' resolutions, and will you make more for next year? I made some for the Jewish new years, do those count.
3. Did anyone close to you give birth? Not really- a distant cousin or two...
4. Did anyone close to you die? Thankfully no.
5. What countries did you visit? Isreael, Jordan, Mexico.
6. What would you like to have in 2008 that you lacked in 2007? A good relationship with a significant other.
7. What date from 2007 will remain etched upon your memory, and why? Running down to the western wall after going up on Temple Mount. Being honestly scared that I had disobeyed G-d. I think another one is realizing that Matt didn't want to be with me, and that I was in the exact same place that I was last year.
8. What was your biggest achievement of the year? Getting offered two new jobs.
9. What was your biggest failure? Hard to say (I stole this one from Mike)
10. Did you suffer illness or injury? Yup- my thumb skiing, my ankle playing soccer, and LOTS of bruises.
11. What was the best thing you bought? New clothes, and awesome red high heels!
12. Whose behavior merited celebration? I'm not sure- celebration is a big investment.
13. Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed? Mine- I led myself down the exact same road- way to learn from your mistakes.
14. Where did most of your money go? Rent- easily. Then entertainment
15. What did you get really, really, really excited about? The Magic Castle, Job offers, and Dicken's Dinner.
16. What song will always remind you of 2007? Our Song.
17. Compared to this time last year, are you:
i. happier or sadder? At this moment happier, this time last year I was really sad.
ii. thinner or fatter? Thinner- but hope full for more.
iii. richer or poorer? Richer
18. What do you wish you'd done more of? Seeing museums, dating, having sex.
19. What do you wish you'd done less of? Crying, having expectations, and supporting my own unhappiness.
20. How will you be spending Christmas? The first one I spent eating Christmas dinner- but I still had my chinese the night before.
21. Did you fall in love in 2007? I was in love, erroneously.
22. How many one-night stands? with sex- none. sleepovers, a few.
23. What was your favorite TV program? Eureka, Brothers and Sisters.
24. Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year? No.
25. What was the best book you read? Hard question- Rabbi Artson's new interpretations of the Torah.
26. What was your greatest musical discovery? Jazz in general- I could have listened to it all night last night.
27. What did you want and get? A mixer- a cupcake cookbook!
28. What did you want and not get? Stability, a boyfriend, a trip to New York.
29. What was your favorite film of this year? Lemony Snicket (is that this year?) Je Te Paris Ame.
30. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you? I forced people to come out with me for Italian, good times :-)
31. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying? Belief in my own happiness, and ability to get over the things I know aren't right for me.
32. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2007? Trying to be more fashion conscious- higher heels, better fits, and more fashion forward.
33. What kept you sane? Not sure- hating my job?
34. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most? Not sure- they are all so weird.
35. What political issue stirred you the most? The fence on the border of Mexico, and thoughts about how or if illegal immigrants should get social security.
36. Who did you miss? Caitlin, Shannon, Rustin, and Hallie.
37. Who was the best new person you met? Courtney Klienman, I guess technically I met her in 2006, but we became good friends this year. Follow that up with Tamar, Adi and Itay from Israel, and Aaron and Dave from Kickball. Wow- I guess I met a LOT of new people.
38. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2007. You control your own reactions to things- if that's the only thing that you control, at least it's something.
39. Quote a song lyric that sums up your year. That's hard: "I make a smile so he won't see, that I can't even breathe, or do anything when he's near me." "This is for all you girls about 24, in little apartments, just trying to get by."
Happy New Year!
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Monday, December 31, 2007
Sorry it's been to long-
One would hope that I add something to the world- be it good, bad, or indifferent- Me
Sorry I haven't written in a long time, but I've been busy being bored.
I've watched more TV over this vacation than I have ever before.
I've spent money like it's going out of style (for reference, I don't think it does).
I've gone home, just for dinner.
I've been to the Magic castle, and I totally killed in my amazing red dress.
I've talked to many friends I haven't spoken to in a long time.
I haven't called my Ex. I've texted stupidly, but it's an improvement.
I've gotten sick twice.
I had several weird dreams, one about work, one about family, and one oddly erotic.
What about your vacation?
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Sorry I haven't written in a long time, but I've been busy being bored.
I've watched more TV over this vacation than I have ever before.
I've spent money like it's going out of style (for reference, I don't think it does).
I've gone home, just for dinner.
I've been to the Magic castle, and I totally killed in my amazing red dress.
I've talked to many friends I haven't spoken to in a long time.
I haven't called my Ex. I've texted stupidly, but it's an improvement.
I've gotten sick twice.
I had several weird dreams, one about work, one about family, and one oddly erotic.
What about your vacation?
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Wednesday, December 26, 2007
Christmas Dinner
One would hope that I add something to the world- be it good, bad, or indifferent- Me
was amazing. I had such a good time. All the people, the warm thoughts. They did this Polish thing, called Powalski (sp). You went up to everyone and did 3 wishes for the new year. It was so cute and sweet. Randy's sister said that she hoped Randy and I would stay friends forever because the rest of her family really likes me. What a nice thing to say to me. I felt so wanted, and loved.
There was happiness and smiles in the air, everywhere.
SO- a merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night!
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was amazing. I had such a good time. All the people, the warm thoughts. They did this Polish thing, called Powalski (sp). You went up to everyone and did 3 wishes for the new year. It was so cute and sweet. Randy's sister said that she hoped Randy and I would stay friends forever because the rest of her family really likes me. What a nice thing to say to me. I felt so wanted, and loved.
There was happiness and smiles in the air, everywhere.
SO- a merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night!
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Monday, December 24, 2007
Christmas holidays
One would hope that I add something to the world- be it good, bad, or indifferent- Me
Since I've been on my own, my own apartment and everything, the holidays have become somewhat anti-climatic. It's not like in college where I got to go home and sitting on my ass was totally acceptable and nice.
Now having all of this time off seems annoying. I worked all 8 days during Hanukkah, and now I get all this free time. But I don't have anything to do.
I thought I was going to a movie today. Oh well.
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Since I've been on my own, my own apartment and everything, the holidays have become somewhat anti-climatic. It's not like in college where I got to go home and sitting on my ass was totally acceptable and nice.
Now having all of this time off seems annoying. I worked all 8 days during Hanukkah, and now I get all this free time. But I don't have anything to do.
I thought I was going to a movie today. Oh well.
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Thursday, December 20, 2007
My first tree decorating, soon to be followed by my first X-mas dinner
One would hope that I add something to the world- be it good, bad, or indifferent- Me
Last night my great friend Randy came home to CA. The two of us have a very interesting and funny relationship, a little of this, a little of that, and a lot of respect and caring. We went and saw I am Legend, which was reasonably decent, and then we went back to his house just in time to decorate the tree.
I have never decorated a live tree before. I never imagined how the whole experience could be so interesting, and with so many traditions.
There were the lights, which half of about 10 strings weren't working, all of the ribbon and the ornaments. More giggling than I've heard in a month, and a fake tree in the family room- with a REMOTE CONTROL! I totally fell in love.
Somewhere during the decorating Randy's mom (a woman after my own heart) started talking about Christmas dinner plans. She spoke about it in such details, and eventually I realized that she was under the impression that I had already accepted an invitation.
I can't say I'm not excited- because I am. I don't really care if it's Ham dinner with bacon on the side. I'm totally thrilled to be invited. What should I wear???
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Last night my great friend Randy came home to CA. The two of us have a very interesting and funny relationship, a little of this, a little of that, and a lot of respect and caring. We went and saw I am Legend, which was reasonably decent, and then we went back to his house just in time to decorate the tree.
I have never decorated a live tree before. I never imagined how the whole experience could be so interesting, and with so many traditions.
There were the lights, which half of about 10 strings weren't working, all of the ribbon and the ornaments. More giggling than I've heard in a month, and a fake tree in the family room- with a REMOTE CONTROL! I totally fell in love.
Somewhere during the decorating Randy's mom (a woman after my own heart) started talking about Christmas dinner plans. She spoke about it in such details, and eventually I realized that she was under the impression that I had already accepted an invitation.
I can't say I'm not excited- because I am. I don't really care if it's Ham dinner with bacon on the side. I'm totally thrilled to be invited. What should I wear???
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Wednesday, December 19, 2007
The conversation I thought would never come...and the outcome I'm eh about.
One would hope that I add something to the world- be it good, bad, or indifferent- Me
I finally had that- what the hell is happening with work conversation. I'm pleased to say that it happened. I'm disappointed to say that it didn't have the outcomes that I wanted.
Namely I'm not thrilled with who my new boss is, and I'm not okay with being told I don't get a pay raise...grrr...
We looked at some interesting options, and they presented me with some interesting tidbits. Most upsettingly, that I am not a 'people' person. I honestly thought that I was a 'people' person. Perhaps things will get better (they told me that they had in the last few months). Maybe because I feel better in my role, or because my role is so undefined...who knows.
My therapist, however, said that she thinks my attitudes are doing very well- that I have a very healthy idea about my relationships and all of the things I'm involved with.
So, here's to some chips up in the air, and hopefully some will fall to the ground again. YEAH!
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I finally had that- what the hell is happening with work conversation. I'm pleased to say that it happened. I'm disappointed to say that it didn't have the outcomes that I wanted.
Namely I'm not thrilled with who my new boss is, and I'm not okay with being told I don't get a pay raise...grrr...
We looked at some interesting options, and they presented me with some interesting tidbits. Most upsettingly, that I am not a 'people' person. I honestly thought that I was a 'people' person. Perhaps things will get better (they told me that they had in the last few months). Maybe because I feel better in my role, or because my role is so undefined...who knows.
My therapist, however, said that she thinks my attitudes are doing very well- that I have a very healthy idea about my relationships and all of the things I'm involved with.
So, here's to some chips up in the air, and hopefully some will fall to the ground again. YEAH!
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Monday, December 17, 2007
I can do it, I can do it, I can do- I'm the little engine that could.
One would hope that I add something to the world- be it good, bad, or indifferent- Me
Choo choo! Yes, that's right. I am reaching into my past and pulling out the little engine that could to make me feel better. At the end of the day, I will survive, and the sun will come out tomorrow.
Friendships are hard. I think my friends fall into three categories- those who I think are EXTREMELY important but I don't really speak to or see; those who I think are EXTREMELY important but whom I cannot help but annoy the crap out of; and those who are borderline acquantences, but we're hoping. Why is that?
Which category do you think you should be in? Am I missing one? Or am I really just stupid to think that it's this simple.
I'm trying really hard to not piss people off. I think the best way to do this is to try not to cry, and not to be to invested. Yup- no tears, and no investment. This all gets back to the whole expectations things.
On a totally other note: everyone things that I'm working right now. I'm a little annoyed to be sitting here in the BMH office listening to classical music. What's that about? But, I didn't want to be in my office alone, and I don't have a computer because my laptop is really crazy. But at least in my own office, I would have my crazy country music on my radio paradise...grrr....
When do you know if you are going a little crazy? I started seeing a therapist, but does that mean I'm crazy?
Eh, I think that I shouldn't think to hard, I should just relax and eat some more chocolate covered raisins.
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Choo choo! Yes, that's right. I am reaching into my past and pulling out the little engine that could to make me feel better. At the end of the day, I will survive, and the sun will come out tomorrow.
Friendships are hard. I think my friends fall into three categories- those who I think are EXTREMELY important but I don't really speak to or see; those who I think are EXTREMELY important but whom I cannot help but annoy the crap out of; and those who are borderline acquantences, but we're hoping. Why is that?
Which category do you think you should be in? Am I missing one? Or am I really just stupid to think that it's this simple.
I'm trying really hard to not piss people off. I think the best way to do this is to try not to cry, and not to be to invested. Yup- no tears, and no investment. This all gets back to the whole expectations things.
On a totally other note: everyone things that I'm working right now. I'm a little annoyed to be sitting here in the BMH office listening to classical music. What's that about? But, I didn't want to be in my office alone, and I don't have a computer because my laptop is really crazy. But at least in my own office, I would have my crazy country music on my radio paradise...grrr....
When do you know if you are going a little crazy? I started seeing a therapist, but does that mean I'm crazy?
Eh, I think that I shouldn't think to hard, I should just relax and eat some more chocolate covered raisins.
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