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| Janetblueyes | Posted – 12/26/2007 11:18:13 PM | show profile I've got a copy of these questions tucked away in case they get Dilberted. 1.What was your proudest moment in 2007? 2. What was your biggest disappointment of the past year? 3. What was your greatest discovery this past year? 4. Did you make any new friends in 2007? 5. Did you lose any friends? 6. What was your favorite purchase in 2007? 7. What was the most embarrassing thing that happened to you this past year? 8. What was the biggest surprise for you in 2007? 9. What caused you the most pain this past year? 10. What brought you the most joy? 11. What was your greatest accomplishment for the year? 12. What did you fail? 13. What is your biggest concern for the coming year? 14. What emotional baggage do you not want to carry into 2008? 15. What are you determined to accomplish in 2008? 16. What would make 2008 a wonderful year? 17. What are your predictions for 2008? ~Bonus Question~ Have you ever flipped your underwear inside out to get one more day of wear from them? |
| mad fingers | Posted – 12/26/2007 11:58:34 PM | show profile Thanks, Janet & Happy New Year! 1.What was your proudest moment in 2007? Couple of stories I'm really proud of. 2. What was your biggest disappointment of the past year? No work. 3. What was your greatest discovery this past year? Freelancing is hard, hard, hard... 4. Did you make any new friends in 2007? Yes, I hope so. 5. Did you lose any friends? Misplaced one. No one can reach her... Patrice? Where the bleep are you? 6. What was your favorite purchase in 2007? Swapped my wretched Saturn for my beloved 1998 Ford Escort wagon, Xaviera. 7. What was the most embarrassing thing that happened to you this past year? Being flat broke. Having to borrow money from my mom. 8. What was the biggest surprise for you in 2007? That I can't find work... 9. What caused you the most pain this past year? See previous answer. 10. What brought you the most joy? My family, friends, dogs and cats. 11. What was your greatest accomplishment for the year? Not losing the plot completely. 12. What did you fail? Self-discipline, getting over my pride. 13. What is your biggest concern for the coming year? Going under. 14. What emotional baggage do you not want to carry into 2008? Take the Fifth. 15. What are you determined to accomplish in 2008? Find a way to support myself. 16. What would make 2008 a wonderful year? Find a way to support myself that I enjoy. 17. What are your predictions for 2008? Pettiness, ugliness, greed and stupidity relieved by brief intermissions of grace and kindness. ~Bonus Question~ Have you ever flipped your underwear inside out to get one more day of wear from them? No. |
| writesonwater | Posted – 12/27/2007 12:07:39 AM | show profile 1.What was your proudest moment in 2007? Sending my son off into the great wide world to find work out east. 2. What was your biggest disappointment of the past year? Seeing my son's disappointment when the east didn't pan out. 3. What was your greatest discovery this past year? It's time for my son to go back to college and FINISH, and for the short term, he needs my confidence and assistance to help make that happen. Sometimes hands-off isn't what's needed, although usually it's a good approach. 4. Did you make any new friends in 2007? Yes! I reconnected with a few from my distant past, and made a couple new acquaintances that are promising. 5. Did you lose any friends? I had one move from codependence to the periphery -- good for her. 6. What was your favorite purchase in 2007? A new Honda Fit. 7. What was the most embarrassing thing that happened to you this past year? I was publicly snubbed by the family of a girl who my son broke up with several years ago. However bad this felt to me, several people who saw it thought it reflected poorly on them, not on me. Karma. 8. What was the biggest surprise for you in 2007? Several freelance clients became regulars. 9. What caused you the most pain this past year? My mother's declining health, changes in family dynamics -- and a case of tennis elbow from wrapping presents. Ha!. 10. What brought you the most joy? Seeing my kids blossom. My dog! 11. What was your greatest accomplishment for the year? Consistent stories/ongoing assignments I'm proud of in three publications. 12. What did you fail? Several home projects went undone. Home wasn't as tranquil as I would have liked it to be either -- bickering over the usual stuff! 13. What is your biggest concern for the coming year? I need to finish my book early in the New Year. 14. What emotional baggage do you not want to carry into 2008? I am letting go of a friendship that has evolved. 15. What are you determined to accomplish in 2008? I am going to get more active. 16. What would make 2008 a wonderful year? I would like to finish my book, sell a passel o' copies, and get another two done. I would like to get my novel done as well - I think that's too much to ask. I'd like one more regular freelance client. 17. What are your predictions for 2008? I doubt I will be satisfied with the results of the presidential election. I think my eldest will marry this year. ~Bonus Question~ Have you ever flipped your underwear inside out to get one more day of wear from them? Novel idea -- but really, how would that help?! |
| foto | Posted – 12/27/2007 12:17:51 AM | show profile 1.What was your proudest moment in 2007? 2007 was not my best year. It was an anus horriblus. 2. What was your biggest disappointment of the past year? I found out professional wrestling is fake 3. What was your greatest discovery this past year? the mile high club 4. Did you make any new friends in 2007? I avoid friendships 5. Did you lose any friends? Seven, when their parachutes didn't open 6. What was your favorite purchase in 2007? Toto Ultramax 7. What was the most embarrassing thing that happened to you this past year? Discovered I'm still not a member of the mile high club 8. What was the biggest surprise for you in 2007? that condoleeza rice is a woman 9. What caused you the most pain this past year? The whole lousy year was bad. An anus horriblus. 10. What brought you the most joy? as I said, 2007 was an anus horriblus. (am I spelling that right?) 11. What was your greatest accomplishment for the year? Again, anus horriblus. 12. What did you fail? What, me fail? Just because I have erectile dysfunction? 13. What is your biggest concern for the coming year? "can't we all learn to get along" 14. What emotional baggage do you not want to carry into 2008? Continental Airlines lost all my emotional baggage at Newark Airport many years ago. I still look for it on the emotional baggage carousels 15. What are you determined to accomplish in 2008? To find a cure (see question 12) 16. What would make 2008 a wonderful year? puppies and kittens and seeing everything through a soft focus filter 17. What are your predictions for 2008? There will be an election, and somebody will win it. ~Bonus Question~ Have you ever flipped your underwear inside out to get one more day of wear from them? Oh yeah I know that trick. Problem is, I have shit stains on both sides. P.S. Just joking about answer #5 |
| nika | Posted – 12/27/2007 12:35:21 AM | show profile RTQ Supersized! Love it! 1.What was your proudest moment in 2007? Winning an award for an article I wrote last year. That was pretty special. 2. What was your biggest disappointment of the past year? Having to sell out and do an awful lot of fluff pieces, rather than being able focus on investigative work that I would actually enjoy. 3. What was your greatest discovery this past year? I think I came to a few realizations this year on how I see my life and career evolving and where I want to be and what I want to achieve. I've come to realize that I don't want to be a journalist forever and will probably leave the field within the next ten years. I think I'd eventually like to focus more on documentary filmmaking. I find that you can say so much more through images than you ever could through words. 4. Did you make any new friends in 2007? Sure did. 5. Did you lose any friends? A couple. 6. What was your favorite purchase in 2007? Nothing is really standing out in my mind. I really didn't make too many significant purchases this year. 7. What was the most embarrassing thing that happened to you this past year? Haha, I'm too embarrased to say! 8. What was the biggest surprise for you in 2007? Hmm...not too sure. I'm surprised that Al Gore still hasn't decided to run for president. 9. What caused you the most pain this past year? Unsatisfaction and frustration with my job, I guess. 10. What brought you the most joy? Love. 11. What was your greatest accomplishment for the year? See question #1. 12. What did you fail? I think I failed to accomplish as much as I would have liked this year. 13. What is your biggest concern for the coming year? Unstability in my work and the underlying fear of moving to a new city. 14. What emotional baggage do you not want to carry into 2008? Hmm....I don't think I really have any emotional baggage. 15. What are you determined to accomplish in 2008? The plan is for me to move to Montreal in March to freelance and work on a documentary. So from the get-go it's probably going to be a pretty turbulent year. I think I'd like to finish next year feeling inspired and satisfied and hopefully working on a few fulfilling projects that will carry me into '09. 16. What would make 2008 a wonderful year? Success and pride in everything I do, along with strengthened relationships with my friends and family. 17. What are your predictions for 2008? I think that 2008 is going to be pretty turbulent, both personally and in general. Being an election year, I think that 2008 (along with the next few years) will be one of the most significant political periods the US has seen in some time. ~Bonus Question~ Have you ever flipped your underwear inside out to get one more day of wear from them? Oh god. No, I haven't! |
| Nikongirl | Posted – 12/27/2007 1:22:45 AM | show profile 1.What was your proudest moment in 2007? Nominated for a couple of awards for jazz photography. 2. What was your biggest disappointment of the past year? The growing bad character of a me, me, me society. That war persists, that Bush is trying like hell to get going in Iran before he leaves office. That Bush, Cheney and the entire administration were not arrested for treason and jailed for crimes against humanity.... among many other things. 3. What was your greatest discovery this past year? I found the girl I forgot I was still lives within and is capable of coming out and that is a good thing. In the tangle growing up and growing old I forgot who I used to be. 4. Did you make any new friends in 2007? Yes, some very nice new friends. 5. Did you lose any friends? Yes, too many passed away. 6. What was your favorite purchase in 2007? A handmade, Italian leather recliner stuffed with goose down for my husband's birthday. For me: Plane ticket to my reunion. 7. What was the most embarrassing thing that happened to you this past year? As a guest at an extravagant luncheon I found out the host did not leave a tip for the staff that gave more than exemplary service; I was told it was taken care of. It was not. 8. What was the biggest surprise for you in 2007? Nothing surprises me. 9. What caused you the most pain this past year? Physically: kidney stones. Emotionally: the continuation of war, the great amount of suffering of so many around the world, including millions of Americans who desperately need housing, health care, education and food; sadly, Bush gets 70 BILLION more for war for Christmas. 10. What brought you the most joy? My family, my puppies, going to my 40th reunion and getting to hang out with my old friends for a week, hanging out at my old haunts in the Hamptons. Cupsogue beach, Callahan?s in Shinnicock. All the jazz festivals I attend to photograph. Barbados. 11. What was your greatest accomplishment for the year? Surviving.... 12. What did you fail? To do better financially. 13. What is your biggest concern for the coming year? That the election will once again be stolen through voting machine fraud and interference with voters in all the ways that happened in the last two elections. Personally: Health and finances. 14. What emotional baggage do you not want to carry into 2008? Cannot talk about it. 15. What are you determined to accomplish in 2008? Getting photography books published. Find funding and network for TV show. Would love to join a choir, learn how to play a mandolin, kayak, travel more...the list is long, time is short. 16. What would make 2008 a wonderful year? The arrest and indictments against George W. Bush, Dick Cheney, and their entire band of renegades... I mean administration. Funding and network for TV show. Good health, good friends and good times. Traveling to new places in the world. 17. What are your predictions for 2008? That a Democrat will win the election AND actually take office. That global warming will continue to create more natural disasters globally.... ~Bonus Question~ Have you ever flipped your underwear inside out to get one more day of wear from them? Never...it would not even occur to me. |
| Bleak Spouse | Posted – 12/27/2007 2:19:42 AM | show profile These question require too much thought. What happened to simple questions like, "Have you ever been attacked by a Tiger?" 4. Did you make any new friends in 2007? No 5. Did you lose any friends? Yes 6. What was your favorite purchase in 2007? A Colonago racing road bicycle 9. What caused you the most pain this past year? Eating too little oatmeal. 10. What brought you the most joy? Visiting Paris and Dublin again. 11. What was your greatest accomplishment for the year? Regular excersize 12. What did you fail? Not being able to resist eating delicious, unhealthy food. 13. What is your biggest concern for the coming year? That I won't eat enough oatmeal. 15. What are you determined to accomplish in 2008? Eat lots of oatmeal. 16. What would make 2008 a wonderful year? If Audrey Tautou and I moved into a flat together in Paris. 17. What are your predictions for 2008? That I try to eat a lot of oatmeal, but fail. ~Bonus Question~ Have you ever flipped your underwear inside out to get one more day of wear from them? No |
| jr_designer | Posted – 12/27/2007 10:45:42 AM | show profile 1.What was your proudest moment in 2007? Reciving my Christmas bonus with a hand written letter from the President of the company about what a great job I've done this year and how much I deserved it. Too bad I'm looking for another job.... 2. What was your biggest disappointment of the past year? Realizing that some people don't belong in my life anymore 3. What was your greatest discovery this past year? Myself 4. Did you make any new friends in 2007? Yes and hopefully more to come for 2008! 5. Did you lose any friends? Yes but I'm better off without them, trust me 6. What was your favorite purchase in 2007? My new Altima (I'm addicted to them for some reason) 7. What was the most embarrassing thing that happened to you this past year? There was this one drunken night........ 8. What was the biggest surprise for you in 2007? A city day for my birthday including a broadway show, dinner, shopping spree ect. ect. from my boyfriend 9. What caused you the most pain this past year? Anxiety that got so bad i had to go to the doctor 10. What brought you the most joy? Our cruise in October that didn't consist of a care in the world 11. What was your greatest accomplishment for the year? Paying off my credit card debt! Now if only I didn't owe $70k in student loans.. 12. What did you fail? I don't fail... really.. I'm too stubborn and refuse to fail at anything. 13. What is your biggest concern for the coming year? Finding a new job 14. What emotional baggage do you not want to carry into 2008? Not being able to let go of the past 15. What are you determined to accomplish in 2008? New job at a company that I'm better suited for and a new apartment 16. What would make 2008 a wonderful year? If the war was over 17. What are your predictions for 2008? A Democrat will with the election, Britney will be forced into rehab, the media will be more out of control than they already are, housing prices will reach a new all time low ~Bonus Question~ Have you ever flipped your underwear inside out to get one more day of wear from them? Can't say that I have. |
| caitlinkelly | Posted – 12/27/2007 10:58:49 AM | show profile 1. Writing a letter to my dying stepmother thanking her for what she gave me in her lifetime. She died in October. 2. Income. 3. Like nikongirl, discovering the fun person I was still exists beneath all the midlife *&^%%#. 4. Thought so, but looks like she's already bailed. 5. Way too many died. 6. Two weeks in Europe and a great coat. 7. Pass. 8. A big, long-coveted wish granted at Xmas. 9. The usual ugly family dramas exploded into virtual insanity. 10. Taking up jazz dance class after a 25 year hiatus. 11. Surviving. 12. Too dreary to contemplate. 13. The endless hustle for income and its effect on my health and morale. 14. See No. 9 15. Book proposal and (hopefully) sale; lose weight, make more money, travel, have more fun. Stay healthy. 16. Increased income and excellent heath for me and loved ones. The end of even a few wars in the world -- however unlikely. 17. Too big a question. BQ: JBE, what IS it with you and bodily fluids? Ew. |
| sue ellen mischke | Posted – 12/27/2007 11:09:53 AM | show profile 1.What was your proudest moment in 2007? Getting assigned stories from the Chicago Tribune, even though it is a rag. 2. What was your biggest disappointment of the past year? Not presenting a paper at the MLA conference. 3. What was your greatest discovery this past year? That I don't have to be who my family is/was. 4. Did you make any new friends in 2007? Yes. Rick, Joanna, Mollie. 5. Did you lose any friends? Happily...Marisa. 6. What was your favorite purchase in 2007? Nikon. 7. What was the most embarrassing thing that happened to you this past year? Found out I had a slight addiction. 8. What was the biggest surprise for you in 2007? That I fell in love with my husband again. 9. What caused you the most pain this past year? Watching my father lose his mother. 10. What brought you the most joy? Having a job that encourages me to think and learn. (Not the Tribune gig...) 11. What was your greatest accomplishment for the year? Being published in BusinessWeek and getting a regular column in AdAge. 12. What did you fail? Writing more fiction. 13. What is your biggest concern for the coming year? I need to be a size 4 and don't know if I can do it. 14. What emotional baggage do you not want to carry into 2008? Deep self-criticism. 15. What are you determined to accomplish in 2008? Travel more. Spend the holidays (all of them) in other countries. 16. What would make 2008 a wonderful year? Feeling as well as I do now. 17. What are your predictions for 2008? That I will finish my novel and that I will get a short story published in the Atlantic. ~Bonus Question~ Have you ever flipped your underwear inside out to get one more day of wear from them? No...never. That is why I have 80+ pairs of panties. |
| wineaux | Posted – 12/27/2007 11:34:32 AM | show profile 1.What was your proudest moment in 2007? Landing a fantastic steady contract job that I didn't think I was qualified for, but the boss did. He was right. 2. What was your biggest disappointment of the past year? Leaving N. Cal to go to the EC, selling my house for much less than I paid for it 3. What was your greatest discovery this past year? That I can survive in a place I don't love for the sake of my family, suck it up, and learn to adapt to an area that didn't appear all that attractive in the beginning. 4. Did you make any new friends in 2007? I did. About 10 new friends that I really do consider true friends. 5. Did you lose any friends? After moving, I have lost touch with a lot of people that I probably won't ever reconnect with. You know, aquaintances who would probably wonder why I would try and keep in touch after moving 2,500 miles away. 6. What was your favorite purchase in 2007? New ultra lux laptop!!!! 7. What was the most embarrassing thing that happened to you this past year? Being very, very broke for awhile there. 8. What was the biggest surprise for you in 2007? That I am actually starting to like it in my new town. 9. What caused you the most pain this past year? The loss of a dear friend to pancreatic cancer. 10. What brought you the most joy? My children, the husband. The dog, despite his bum-like qualities. 11. What was your greatest accomplishment for the year? Carving out a respectable living doing freelance work in a new area, without any allies. I'd never had to dig so deep to find work. It really thickened my skin. And I picked up some skills that are really useful along the way. 12. What did you fail? To lose weight. 13. What is your biggest concern for the coming year? Where I'll be living in a year. 14. What emotional baggage do you not want to carry into 2008? Being obsessed w/ my weight. 15. What are you determined to accomplish in 2008? To launch a product I have been volleying around my head for two years, now that I have the scratch to do it on my own. 16. What would make 2008 a wonderful year? To not be anything like the beginning of 2007 17. What are your predictions for 2008? Housing market will crumble more, Bin Laden will still be at large, people will finally figure out Guiliani is a cross-dressing hack who only says 3 things, (a verb, a noun and 9-11), It's gonna keep getting warmer, and the TV News section of MB will continue to be a pit of annoying drones. ~Bonus Question~ Have you ever flipped your underwear inside out to get one more day of wear from them? NO. Most emphatically, NO. |
| keltoi2 | Posted – 12/27/2007 11:59:28 AM | show profile 1.What was your proudest moment in 2007? Making the right decision on a key family matter. 2. What was your biggest disappointment of the past year? A step-daughter making an incredibly bad decision. Second place, my wife's house not selling. 3. What was your greatest discovery this past year? My wife and I can handle pretty much anything together without losing our love, patience, or sense of humor. 4. Did you make any new friends in 2007? New acquaintances. 5. Did you lose any friends? I think I'm in the process of losing a few of my closest college friends, which is a shame, but it's beeen a long time coming. 6. What was your favorite purchase in 2007? Not sure if a trip counts as a purchase, but a week on Martha's Vineyard. Didn't really buy anything beyond the essentials this year. 7. What was the most embarrassing thing that happened to you this past year? Don't recall being embarassed this year. 8. What was the biggest surprise for you in 2007? That my step-daughter could outdo her previous bad decisions. 9. What caused you the most pain this past year? See #2 and #8. 10. What brought you the most joy? My grandchildren. 11. What was your greatest accomplishment for the year? Helping my wife and family through some tough times. 12. What did you fail? Still haven't completed my first screenplay; I did start it this year, though. 13. What is your biggest concern for the coming year? Personally, that my step-daughter gets back on the right track, and that my wife's house sells. Globally, that Americans choose wisely in their president for a change and that the world doesn't go any further to hell then it presently is. 14. What emotional baggage do you not want to carry into 2008? I'm pretty free of emotional baggage. Maybe a carry-on. 15. What are you determined to accomplish in 2008? Ensure the safety, health, and happiness of my grandchildren and complete the writing of at least 1 screenplay and 3 children's books. 16. What would make 2008 a wonderful year? All of my family and friends being healthy and happy, and a lot more peace, kindness, and justice spreading throughout the US and around the world. 17. What are your predictions for 2008? Globally, not looking too good. Benzir Bhutto's assassination today makes it a lot worse. |
| Janetblueyes | Posted – 12/27/2007 1:23:51 PM | show profile 1.What was your proudest moment in 2007? Being honored at an awards ceremony for the volunteer work I do. While on the podium getting ready to make a speech, I looked over at my husband who had used that opportunity to go to the bar for a drink. It was that exact moment that I decided it was time to leave him. 2. What was your biggest disappointment of the past year? My income. 3. What was your greatest discovery this past year? That I am a natural healer and have the ability to put people at ease. Also discovering the city of Cobh in Ireland was pretty cool. 4. Did you make any new friends in 2007? Some aquaintances; and about 40 MB cyber friends. 5. Did you lose any friends? Yes. RIP my beloved Reggie. 6. What was your favorite purchase in 2007? I rarely splurge, but I bought a lavendar Coach bag and am so glad I did. The color lifts me up every time. It was well worth the $400 I dropped on it. 7. What was the most embarrassing thing that happened to you this past year? Actually, nothing. 8. What was the biggest surprise for you in 2007? The support of my family when I told them of my decision to divorce. 9. What caused you the most pain this past year? The agonizing process of deciding to leave him. 10. What brought you the most joy? Finally making that decision. Also my beloved dogs. 11. What was your greatest accomplishment for the year? Everything that I do on my EMT gig. I can honestly say that I save lives and make a difference. 12. What did you fail? To find satisfying work that pays. 13. What is your biggest concern for the coming year? The financial fallout from my impending singlehood and not being able to make a living. 14. What emotional baggage do you not want to carry into 2008? Most of what I felt in 2007. 15. What are you determined to accomplish in 2008? I honestly think I want to become a paramedic and am considering taking the plunge to do so. 16. What would make 2008 a wonderful year? Not having anxiety attacks every day and just a sense that all will be well no matter what happens. 17. What are your predictions for 2008? I will continue to write '2007' on my checks well into May. ~Bonus Question~ Have you ever flipped your underwear inside out to get one more day of wear from them? I haven't but know several guys who do. Yuck. |
| nandy | Posted – 12/27/2007 2:32:55 PM | show profile 1.What was your proudest moment in 2007? When I received my 10-year servicve award. I can't believe I've stuck around this long 2. What was your biggest disappointment of the past year? Presented a well-planned and documented request for a regular work-at-home day, and was turned down. 3. What was your greatest discovery this past year? That my little girl is becoming a W-O-M-A-N. 4. Did you make any new friends in 2007? Only through work. 5. Did you lose any friends? One friend that I had been very close to over the previous year kind of drifted away. That's OK, as we were heavily involved in a charity event that came and went, and we really needed to take a breather after it was over. 6. What was your favorite purchase in 2007? My car. 7. What was the most embarrassing thing that happened to you this past year? Tripping on the sidewalk. 8. What was the biggest surprise for you in 2007? That my little girl is becoming a W-O-M-A-N. 9. What caused you the most pain this past year? That my little girl is becoming a W-O-M-A-N. 10. What brought you the most joy? That my little girl is becoming a W-O-M-A-N. (It's hard to be the mother of a 16 year old) 11. What was your greatest accomplishment for the year? Made it through without killing any one. 12. What did you fail? I failed to please my boss. I failed to lose weight even though I trained for and did a half-marathon. 13. What is your biggest concern for the coming year? That is will be the year my father dies, as I have seen him fail so much this year. 14. What emotional baggage do you not want to carry into 2008? Anything from my decade-old divorce. 15. What are you determined to accomplish in 2008? Get my daughter ready for college. 16. What would make 2008 a wonderful year? That my daughter is admitted to the college of her choice and is awarded enough scholarships to cover her tuition. 17. What are your predictions for 2008? I think I will finally have "enough" of the BS at work, and either find another job or just leave. ~Bonus Question~ Have you ever flipped your underwear inside out to get one more day of wear from them? Yep, did this all the time on roadtrips. |
| Unemployed-gal | Posted – 12/27/2007 2:39:37 PM | show profile 1. I'm actually not sure. Its been an up and down year. 2. Not getting a job that I really wanted. 3. Not sure. 4. A few. 5. Yes, definitely. You never know who your true friends are, until something horrible happens to you. 6. I have many. But I do love the shoe rack I bought in May--now my shoes are no longer strewn all over the floor of my closet. 7. I was broken up with through text message--then I went on a bender which ended with me in the hospital. Not fun. 8. Getting a real bed for Christmas--previously I was sleeping on the floor on a mattress. 9. See number 7. And number 2. 10. 11. I'm not sure, to be honest. 12. I failed at a relationship and getting a job. 13. Finding a full-time, real job. 14. The pain from a past relationship. 15. See number 13. 16. See number 13 and 15. 17. I don't have any. Bonus: No. But I do wear bras two days in a row to get the most wear out of them. |
| jjones | Posted – 12/27/2007 6:09:14 PM | show profile Ode to antidepressants 1.What was your proudest moment in 2007? My husband won a rather prestigious award. My dog also learned some things. I got a glowing review for the first time ever. 2. What was your biggest disappointment of the past year? Time went so fast. I gave up on a writing project. 3. What was your greatest discovery this past year? Antidepressants are pretty freaking awesome. So are hair-straightening irons. 4. Did you make any new friends in 2007? I rekindled some old friendships. 5. Did you lose any friends? Yeah, I had to fire my dogwalker. 6. What was your favorite purchase in 2007? Bought some awesome clothes. Digging my winter boots. 7. What was the most embarrassing thing that happened to you this past year? Everyone likes me better on antidepressants. Sigh. 8. What was the biggest surprise for you in 2007? That I kind of enjoy Facebook. 9. What caused you the most pain this past year? My job, as usual. 10. What brought you the most joy? My husband and my dog, as usual. 11. What was your greatest accomplishment for the year? Going on antidepressants, I'd have to say. Completing National Novel Writing Month. 12. What did you fail? To write my script and my nonfiction book. 13. What is your biggest concern for the coming year? Will I continue to let the minutiae get in the way? Will we finally go under financially? 14. What emotional baggage do you not want to carry into 2008? The way I let minutiae derail me from doing the important stuff. 15. What are you determined to accomplish in 2008? Writing a nonfiction book! I want to get extra jobs and use the money to decorate my apartment with real adult furniture finally! 16. What would make 2008 a wonderful year? If I won the lottery. 17. What are your predictions for 2008? I think the economy is going to turn around, what with the election and all. I think a sense of optimism will take over once Bush and his evil-doers are gone. And the stock market will soar! ~Bonus Question~ Have you ever flipped your underwear inside out to get one more day of wear from them? I thought you asked this already. I have but only recently because I thought I got the idea to do it here. I don't see what's wrong with that. |
| jjones | Posted – 12/27/2007 6:11:14 PM | show profile oh wait, there's more I gave up meat and lost some weight. I bought a new car. |
| jjones | Posted – 12/27/2007 6:12:59 PM | show profile oh yeah, and I wrote a piece so that was good too ok. i'll shut up now |
| jjones | Posted – 12/27/2007 6:13:38 PM | show profile oh yeah Also I saw Once and bought the soundtrack and went to a concert and it was the best concert ever. That was a fine, fine discovery. Anyway. Zipping it. |
| Iron Eagle | Posted – 12/27/2007 7:09:16 PM | show profile 1.What was your proudest moment in 2007? Receiving a Photographer of the Year Award and publishing my first book of images - all terrific women! 2. What was your biggest disappointment of the past year? I try not to remember. 3. What was your greatest discovery this past year? New talent - another sophisticated wonderful young vocalist. 4. Did you make any new friends in 2007? Always! 5. Did you lose any friends? Certainly did - most recently jazz giant Oscar Peterson. 6. What was your favorite purchase in 2007? New piano! 7. What was the most embarrassing thing that happened to you this past year? I probably said the wrong thing at the wrong time somewhere. 8. What was the biggest surprise for you in 2007? Feeling much better after a year recovery. 9. What caused you the most pain this past year? Losing friends. 10. What brought you the most joy? My wife and sweet sweet dogs. 11. What was your greatest accomplishment for the year? Seeing my 16 year old singing discovery make a national impression. 12. What did you fail? There's a couple days left. 13. What is your biggest concern for the coming year? Building on the goodness of this past year. 14. What emotional baggage do you not want to carry into 2008? Loss of any more family members or friends. 15. What are you determined to accomplish in 2008? More books published - more production work but in concert and studio. 16. What would make 2008 a wonderful year? get my grant money.. 17. What are your predictions for 2008? Bush won't be relected. ~Bonus Question~ Have you ever flipped your underwear inside out to get one more day of wear from them? The dogs have - they like them more than I. |
| voracious reader | Posted – 12/27/2007 8:05:15 PM | show profile 1. What is your proudest moment in 2007? I helped my extended family during a crisis. 2.What was your biggest disappointment of the past year? I didn't meet Richard Gere. I almost went to see him speak, but my daughter, who also has a crush on him, backed out at the last minute and I didn't want to go alone because if I fainted when I saw him, there'd be no one there to catch me! 3. What was your greatest discovery this past year? My husband, who's health is shaky, was able to handle being without me for the longest amount of time since we married. 4. Did you make new friends? Yes! But she lives a thousand miles away! My husband had the pleasure of meeting her and her husband when they recently visited our area and said he would definitely be friends with both of them if they lived close by! I think they're both terrific! 5. Did you lose any friends? Thankfully, I didn't have to attend any funerals this year. However, there is one friend of mine that I truly love that I wish would just go away.... 6. What was your favorite purchase of 2007? Without a doubt, that wallet I bought a few weeks ago! I can't believe I'm still organized! 7. What was the most embarrassing thing that happened to you this year? Oy, I was so stubborn when a few friends offered to take me out for an important birthday. I guess they, and about a dozen more of my friends are more stubborn, because they wouldn't take "No" for an answer, and instead surprised me at my home anyway! 8. What was the biggest surprise for you in 2007? See answer #7! 9. What caused you the most pain this past year? My oldest who has had numerous surgeries, had to have yet another surgery for a problem that I thought was finally fixed during his adolescence. Today, I found out that he might STILL require more surgery. While I'm sure his problem can be "fixed," I still think it is unfair that one person has to have so many surgeries. 10. What brought you the most joy? My family. 11. What was your greatest accomplishment for the year? Every day is an accomplishment - and that in itself is great! 12. What did you fail? Failure to me implies giving up, leaving something unfinished. I don't look at things as being undone. Somehow I either find some peace in closure or I find peace in moving on to something else that will make me more constructive and happy. 13. What is your biggest concern for the coming year? Seeing my kids healthy, happy and independent. 14. What emotional baggage do you not want to carry into 2008? I want to let go of my deep concern for my family's well being. 15. What are you determined to accomplish in 2008? See more of my work published. 16. What would make 2008 a wonderful year? Welcoming in 2009 :) ! 17. What are your predictions for 2008? A Republican will be elected President. After the election, Hillary finally serves Bill with divorce papers, moves to Canada anwhere she'll finally get her national health insurance and lives happily ever after! Bonus Question Pleeeeezzze! No! |
| Astera | Posted – 12/28/2007 12:49:00 AM | show profile 1. What was your proudest moment in 2007? Selling my parents' home in less than a week for above asking price. (Yes, I dabbled in real estate, but I got out just in time!) 2. What was your biggest disappointment of the past year? Not booking more acting jobs. (I am a woman of many talents.) 3. What was your greatest discovery this past year? That I am funnier than I thought. 4. Did you make any new friends in 2007? Yes, and it's been great! 5. Did you lose any friends? I moved away, which nipped a promising friendship in the bud. 6. What was your favorite purchase in 2007? My Sirius satellite radio subscription. I can listen to alt-rock, swing music, 80s music, 90s grunge, etc., all commercial-free. 7. What was the most embarrassing thing that happened to you this past year? It probably happened while I was drunk, so my memory may be a little hazy. 8. What was the biggest surprise for you in 2007? Learning to like my new life in Southern California. 9. What caused you the most pain this past year? Fighting with my husband over whether he should take a job in Seattle. I didn't want to go; he thought we should. In the end, I prevailed, and now he has a much better job in SoCal, and we are both happier. 10. What brought you the most joy? Seeing so many of my friends have babies. 11. What was your greatest accomplishment for the year? Writing the first five chapters of my novel. 12. What did you fail? Not writing more of my novel. 13. What is your biggest concern for the coming year? Making money. I have a job that pays well, but I am very unhappy at it, and I want to quit as soon as possible. 14. What emotional baggage do you not want to carry into 2008? My job unhappiness. If I hadn't made friends with one of my co-workers, I probably would have quit already. 15. What are you determined to accomplish in 2008? Finishing my novel! 16. What would make 2008 a wonderful year? Getting a book deal! (And maybe getting pregnant...not sure if I'm quite ready for that yet, though.) 17. What are your predictions for 2008? It's going to be a year of turmoil for America and the housing market will continue to fail. For me personally, however, I will finally find a way to forge my own career path and make money at the same time. My husband's career will thrive, and we'll find a way to stabilize our lives and possibly start a family. ~Bonus Question~ Have you ever flipped your underwear inside out to get one more day of wear from them? Absolutely not! Ick! I'd just go out and buy a new pair of underwear! ------ www.adventuresofastera.blogspot.com |
| cori | Posted – 12/28/2007 4:00:45 PM | show profile 1.What was your proudest moment in 2007? Surviving the trials and tribulations of being a caregiver and still being able to write. I'm proud of the articles I did this year. They are some of my best. 2. What was your biggest disappointment of the past year? That I didn't work more. 3. What was your greatest discovery this past year? That you can still have a loving relationship with the faithfully departed. 4. Did you make any new friends in 2007? Yes. 5. Did you lose any friends? I cut someone out of my life and have no regrets for doing so. I don't think she was a real friend, anyway. 6. What was your favorite purchase in 2007? I bought myself the crystal snowflakes I wanted someone to give me for X-mas. Other than that, I have not spent too much money on myself this year. 7. What was the most embarrassing thing that happened to you this past year? That I didn't make the money I did the year before . I shouldn't be embarrassed, I've had a lot on my plate, but I regret being so broke. 8. What was the biggest surprise for you in 2007? That my brother can come through in a crunch. 9. What caused you the most pain this past year? Serious illness of a loved one. She recovered, thankfully, but it was tough. 10. What brought you the most joy? My husband's understanding and love. My two cats who are too cute for words and the loyalty and love my mom shows all the time. 11. What was your greatest accomplishment for the year? Getting through a tough year. With my sanity. 12. What did you fail? I failed making enough money on my own. 13. What is your biggest concern for the coming year? I worry about who will become our next President. I worry the war will continue. I worry another recession will make it even tougher for us all. I just worry. Wish I could stop. 14. What emotional baggage do you not want to carry into 2008? The worrying. 15. What are you determined to accomplish in 2008? I want to work more! Get paid more and be more at ease with life in general. 16. What would make 2008 a wonderful year? 17. What are your predictions for 2008? I'm staying away from this one. I don't want to be disappointed if things don't turn out the way I hope they will. ~Bonus Question~ Have you ever flipped your underwear inside out to get one more day of wear from them? No! Special to Caitlin: Sorry for the loss of your step mom, but how wonderful that you expressed yourself so lovingly to her. Special to JBE: Thanks, again for these questions and for cfhanging the tone of the board and helping people know more about each other. I wish you well in the New Year. It's been a tough one for you, but your decision to move on with your life will serve you well. I hope each day of the New Year brings you peace, happiness, prosperity and everything you deserve. If I need a paramedic, I hope it's you who shows up on my doorstep. Happy New Year all! |
| cori | Posted – 12/28/2007 4:05:45 PM | show profile left this one out 16. What would make 2008 a wonderful year? The war will end. Peace will prevail. My family and friends and yours, too, will be healthy and happy. We'll all work as much as we want to and be paid what we are worth. |
| writesonwater | Posted – 12/29/2007 10:03:13 PM | show profile After going to the Trans Siberian Orchestra concert this week, I would add the purchase of those tickets, along with those for Phantom of the Opera on Broadway, to the year's best purchase list. After spending sevreral days with my son and his girlfriend along with the rest of their family, I think a wedding would make a wonderful 2008 year. However, I'm on pins and needles because he's still carrying around the most gorgeous engagement ring. I'm trying hard not to be an invasive mom but it's tough ;) |
