So last night was the Digitas holiday party. It was a swanked out occasion at Cipriani (though, strangely, the location it was at is not listed on the website...) and felt very much like prom. Except 1. no date required thank GOD and 2. I actually had a good time. Ha.

Anyway, it was my first big corporate holiday party - the companies I've been with in the past have been too small to have anything like this - and I was a bit overwhelmed but also feeling very grown up ;) even though I was probably one of the youngest people there.

I put up some pictures at my Flickr page if you're interested.

In other news, Christmas is in six days!! I feel like it's completely crept up on me - partially because of this weird weather, but also because I've been kind of enveloped in work and all sorts of other drama. I mean I have all my presents and cards bought and made, but I guess I'm not really feeling the Christmas spirit. What does a girl need to do to dredge up some Christmas spirit?!

Maybe I'll wear my Santa hat tomorrow.

[EDIT] Ooh I found a survey to do.

What did you do in 2006 that you'd never done before?
Was fired from a job. Was on unemployment. Uh... ate a sushi roll with actual fish in it. Yeah!

Did you keep your New Years' resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
I don't think I made a resolution. If I did, I probably didn't keep it. But I have made some for next year and so far I'm keeping them - and it's not even 2007! I'm so ahead of the game.

Did anyone close to you give birth?
Noooo aaaahhhhhh thank goodness

Did anyone close to you die?
My dad's father. But we weren't emotionally close. Just relationally.

What countries did you visit?
Good old U.S. of A.

What would you like to have in 2007 that you lacked in 2006?
A relationship with someone 1. sane 2. mature 3. considerate and 4. responsible. And, a million dollars. Please?

What date(s) from 2006 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
May 1st - I was fired. June 7th - first day at Digitas. November 28th - Hanson's new song released on ITunes. Man, look at my priorities.

What was your biggest achievement of the year?
Running 5 miles without stopping. No, seriously.

What was your biggest failure?
Putting too much faith in a hypocritical organization

Did you suffer illness or injury?
I was emotionally abused. But what girl isn't - guys suck. :p

What was the best thing you bought?
My first pair of designer jeans... Hudson's. I am in love.

Whose behavior merited celebration?
All of my friends who showed support in May when I was completely dejected about my self-worth - I can't thank you enough.

Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed?
Um almost everyone who has a penis, yep

Where did most of your money go?
Dining out, unfortunately

What did you get really, really, really excited about?
My new job, Hanson's comeback, love, Brooklyn, winter, Big Daddy's diner, emoticons, cupcakes, Hugh Laurie

What songs will always remind you of 2006?
"Be Without You" - Mary J. Blige, "I Want To Know What Love Is" - Foreigner, "We Belong Together" - Gavin DeGraw, "Great Divide" - Hanson, "Memphis" - Jessica Harp

Compared to this time last year, are you...
I. Happier or sadder? Happier, always happier
II. Thinner or fatter? Probably the same
III. Richer or poorer? Maybe a tiny bit richer. Even though last year I was living at home. Wow, that's sad for last year me.

What do you wish you'd done more of?
Running, making stuff, traveling

What do you wish you'd done less of?
Putting up with men's demands

How will you be spending Christmas?
Eating hot pot and trying not to argue with my lovely family

Did you fall in love in 2006?
Yes, with HUGH LAURIE

How many one-night stands?
NONE!! yeah yeah

What was your favorite TV program?
So You Think You Can Dance, America's Next Top Model, Project Runway, Top Chef, and House. Wow... the reality TV is a little overboard...

Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year?
There's always someone new to hate!

What was the best book you read?
The Namesake - Jhumpa Lahiri.

What was your greatest musical discovery?
Uhm... I rediscovered the joy that is Britney Spears... does that count?

What did you want and get?
Something that resembled a relationship.

What did you want and not get?
Something that actually was a relationship and admittedly so by both parties

What was your favorite film of this year?
Little Miss Sunshine, Stranger than Fiction

What did you do on your birthday, and how old?
I turned 23, went shopping, had coffee with a couple friends, and dinner with the person I was dating at the time

What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
More control over my emotions. And a million dollars.

How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2006?
Amorphous - grungy/sporty turned artsy business casual.

What kept you sane?
Running, writing, female solidarity at work

Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
HUGH LAURIE

What political issue stirred you the most?
Anything involving Asian Americans

Who did you miss?
Alice, Tatiana, Michelle, Lisa

Who was the best new person you met?
Everyone who I know now that I didn't know last year. Ha HA!

Was 2006 a good year for you?
Yes. I learned a lot as usual...

What was your favorite moment of the year?
Seeing Alice walk through the doors at JFK, naming Harry Potter characters with Tati in her bed, talking to Sam at 5am on my stoop...

What was your least favorite moment of the year?
The hour during which my morale was completely and unnecessarily stripped from me on May 1st.

Where were you when 2006 began?
Boston, in Miin's boyfriend's apartment

Who were you with?
Miin, her boyfriend, and all of their friends

Where will you be when 2006 ends?
No idea. Maybe in bed. Haha.

Who will you be with when 2006 ends?
Again... no idea...

What was your favorite month of 2006?
October, actually...

How many different states did you travel to in 2006?
Oh geez. This is going to be sad. Massachusetts, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, New Jersey. And I live in New York.

How many concerts did you see in 2006?
ONE!!! ONLY FREAKING ONE!! Stephen Kellogg. I guess if I was only going to see one, he would be a good choice.

Did you have a favorite concert in 2006?
Uh, see above.

Did you do anything you are ashamed of this year?
Yep... a couple of them...

What was the worst lie someone told you in 2006?
That no one would be surprised that I left their company.

Did you treat somebody badly in 2006?
Probably

Did somebody treat you badly in 2006?
Yes.

If you could go back in time to any moment of 2006 and change something, what would it be?
I would walk to Union Square instead of taking the L train.

What are your plans for 2007?
Reclaim my assertiveness but maintain decorum. [/EDIT]