I stole this from Mindy.
1. What did you do in 2011 that you’d never done before?
*** Got pregnant, had a miscarriage, went through a separation. Saw Metallica in concert, twice… in a row. Decided to live alone, no roommates. (moving in 3 weeks!).
2. Did you keep your new year’s resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
*** Huh. I just went to look at my 2011 resolutions. I crossed off a huge one, I quit smoking! Smoke free since July 27, 2011! I will for sure make more resolutions. I love to-do lists.
3. Did anyone close to you give birth?
*** Yes, but I’m not naming anyone because I always forget people!
4. Did anyone close to you die?
*** I don’t think so no…
5. What countries did you visit?
*** Zero! After NYE 2011 in New York City, I haven’t gone anywhere out of the country.
6. What would you like to have in 2012 that you lacked in 2011?
*** Money, physical energy, stability.
7. What dates from 2011 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
*** February 8, 2011 – The day I found out I was pregnant
*** Oddly, I completely forget the day I miscarried. I don’t want to know.
*** March 23, 2011 – The day I met Julien
*** July 14, 2011 – Metallica in Halifax
*** July 16, 2011 – Metallica in Quebec
*** September 15, 2011 – Pearl Jam in Ottawa
*** October 31, 2011 – The day S and I announced our separation officially.
8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?
*** I think quitting smoking… 5+ months now!
9. What was your biggest failure?
*** Well, I guess I’m kind of choosing to not see the ending of my marriage as a failure.
10. Did you suffer illness or injury?
*** Only emotional injuries.
12. Whose behavior merited celebration?
*** My ex-husband. I think I couldn’t ask for a better relationship with my ex.
13. Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed?
*** The person who wishes me harmful things because they firmly believe that I hurt them on purpose.
14. Where did most of your money go?
*** Trips/concerts
15. What did you get really, really, really excited about?
*** Metallica, Pearl Jam, New years eve…
16. What song will always remind you of 2011?
*** Coldplay – Paradise. Metallica – Nothing else Matters. Pearl Jam – Better Man. Coldplay – Fix You.
17. Compared to this time last year, are you:
a) happier or sadder? Happier!
b) thinner or fatter? Same. (I’ll take that!)
c) richer or poorer? Poorer
18. What do you wish you’d done more of?
*** Exercise, healthy things, taking care of myself physically
19. What do you wish you’d done less of?
*** Crying
20. How will you be spending Christmas?
*** Spent it with my parents and brother.
21. Did you fall in love in 2011?
*** Yes
23. What was your favorite TV program?
*** Dexter, The Office…
24. Do you hate anyone now that you didn’t hate this time last year?
*** No. I don’t really hate anyone.
25. What was the best book you read?
*** In 2011 I read ZERO complete books. Isn’t that insane?
26. What was your greatest musical discovery?
*** Shades of Sorrow
*** Caroline Savoie
*** Opeth
27. What did you want and get?
*** Love, Happiness, Fun
28. What did you want and not get?
*** A baby
29. What was your favorite film of this year?
*** PJ20
30. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
*** My birthday was epic! J and I went to see an awesome outdoors concert and had the best time ever.
31. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
*** Not hurting so much.
32. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2011?
*** Meh. I let comfort play a huge role in my wardrobe this year.
33. What kept you sane?
*** Unicorns, Jack Daniels, J, Chanel (who has also been the cause of insanity.)
34. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
*** I have no idea…
35. What political issue stirred you the most?
*** I played ostrich this year.
36. Who did you miss?
*** Loki.
37. Who was the best new person you met?
*** Julien
38. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2011.
*** Life is too short to just tolerate/endure it and exist. I love living it and experiencing it and making the most of it!
39. Quote a song lyric that sums up your year.
*** “I never opened myself this way. Life is ours, we live it our way. All these words I don’t just say. And nothing else matters.”
This year you had ups and downs. but you always keep your chin up. I always look up to you and your the best sister someone could have. I was reading your list and im happy to have been part of some of the good things that have happened this year :-)
As the person you are referring to in number 13...although I believe you did what you did fully knowing how much it would crush me...I don't wish you harmful things at all...in fact I emailed him in the last week & told him to treat you right because you've lost a lot in the last year & you deserve him to be the best person he can be. I wish you well in your future, Nancy. I just wish things could have been different.
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