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

Hmm. So many things...The most exciting was flying to Winnipeg for the weekend in October though...hehe. And of course everything that happened there (mwahahaha). Everything with H was pretty awesome too – and something I hadn’t really done before.

2. Did you keep your new year's resolutions, and will you make more for next year?

I had made 8 (yes, I know – EIGHT!) with Jenny and Katya. I accomplished 5 of them. And yes, I will make more for next year.

3. Did anyone close to you give birth?

Yup! Diane and Jason had the cutie Sean in the summer!

4. Did anyone close to you die?

No, fortunately.

5. What countries did you visit?

Other than other parts of Canada (which should count since it’s so damn big! LOL!)...I did venture into the USA a couple times...once to see GBS and Carbon Leaf in the Spring and another time this past fall to see CL again! Ironically, both times Michelle D. came too! Hehe.

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

I don’t think there’s anything that I didn’t have this year that I want...oh wait, more money and an apartment. Haha.

7. What date from 2004 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?

There’s a few...April 6, August 30, October 16 and December 23...all for different and private reasons.

8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?
Ask Katya. ;)

9. What was your biggest failure?

I could’ve done better in school if I’d tried harder – or been motivated in any way (aka – actually wanted to be there).

10. Did you suffer illness or injury?

Injury, nope. Illness – yesss. September sucked!!! I was on 2 different prescription drugs...sucked the big one.

11. What was the best thing you bought?

Recently, my black velvet jacket.

12. Whose behavior merited celebration?

Umm...

13. Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed?

That’s not really worth talking about.

14. Where did most of your money go?

OMG. Alcohol, clothing, shoes, bags, make up...need I go on? *Sigh*

15. What did you get really, really, really excited about?

WINNIPEG!!! And of course most of the stuff with H...and I’ve recently had another thing to be really, really, really excited about...heehee...

16. What song(s) will always remind you of 2004?

The Blower’s Daugther by Damien Rice. Such an amazing song. Also, John Barbour (GBS), Anger as Beauty (Hawksley Workman) and Let It Go (GBS)...so many really.

17. Compared to this time last year, are you:
i. happier or sadder? happier
ii. thinner or fatter? About the same or thinner
iii. richer or poorer? I hope richer!

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

Paying off debts.

19. What do you wish you'd done less of?

Stressing out over small things.

20. How will you be spending Christmas?

I spent Christmas morning with my mom and sister. We opened gifts and ate cinnamon buns. Then we left for North Van, where we spent the day visiting with my Aunt Cathy, Uncle Michael and the boys – Robbie and Eric. I had a couple of short visits with my Nana too. My other Aunt & Uncle and cousins came for dinner. It was a fun day – but terribly exhausting.

21. Did you fall in love in 2004?

I thought I might have, but I didn’t. I sure came close though...

22. How many one-night stands?

One. (yes, this may come as a shock to some of you...hahaha...)

23. What was your favorite TV program?

Before they ended, Friends and Sex & the City. Now, the only shows I tend to watch are the Ellen show and As the World Turns when I have time.

24. Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year?

haha, that’s terrible!

25. What was the best book you read?

I’m currently reading the Colony of Unrequited Dreams by Wayne Johnston, and it rocks.

26. What were your greatest musical discoveries?
Carbon Leaf, The PushStars – as well as a bunch that I had heard of, but not seriously gotten into until 2004, such as Danny Michel, Hawksley Workman, The Town Pants...

27. What did you want and get?

A chance to meet GBS with Diane, Steph, and Meghan.

28. What was your favorite film of this year?

Closer is one I just recently saw and I adore it!

29. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?

I celebrated with friends and The Town Pants at the Mosquito Creek. I turned 21.

30. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?

To have paid off more debt!!

31. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2004?

Jeans. Black. Pink. Bit of Green. Black leather shoes (flats with flower, heels, boots). I’m all over the whole casual yet dressy look!

32. What kept you sane?

Friends and music.

33. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?

Adam Brody...reow!

34. What political issue stirred you the most?

The whole Bush/Kerry election. Argh.

35. Who did you miss?

I missed hanging out with Meg!!! Can’t wait for next summer! Heehee!

36. Who was the best new person you met?

Oooh...tough one. Sarah, Meliza (well, got to know her much better), Sam, H, Amy, Katie, Michelle A. – it’s been quite the year for making new friends!

37. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2004:

Live your life for you. If you forget to do this, you won’t be happy and you’ll end up with regrets.

38. Quote a song lyric that sums up your year:

Hey man, you don't know what you're missing
You count your curses and forget about the blessings
Don't you think you should learn a little lesson
What are you waiting for?
Hey man, what makes you so special
Can't seem to find the angels for the devils
Don't you think that if you learned to love a little
You'd live a whole lot more
Let it Go Let it Go
This is smaller than you know
No bigger than a pebble lying on a gravel road
Let it Go Let it Go
Got to leave it all behind you
Give the sun a chance to find you
Let it Go
Lift you head, there's no time for crying
You made your bed but don't think its fit to lie in
Wasted on the ground when you know you should be flying
What are you waiting for?
It seems so clear to me
You've just got to live and learn
Smile at the simple stuff
This road ain't long enough
To miss a single turn