What did you do in 2007 that you'd never done before?
Lots! I'll pick three. 1. Stayed employed the whole calendar year. 2. Ran 11 miles straight. Wish I could say I ran a half-marathon but I injured my knees. They still hurt sometimes. 3. Went fishing!

Did you keep your New Years' resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
I almost did (see #2 above). Oh and I sent Christmas cards! Woohoo! Of course I'll make more for 2008.

Did anyone close to you give birth?
I don't think so. My friend Kristy adopted a baby though.

Did anyone close to you die?
No. Lucky again.

What countries did you visit?
NONE

What would you like to have in 2008 that you lacked in 2007?
Momentum. (I would just like to point out that last year I wrote 'A relationship with someone 1. sane 2. mature 3. considerate and 4. responsible.' And I got it!!)

What date(s) from 2007 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
As I grow older I get worse and worse at remembering things like this. Well, off the top of my head: Sept 2 - I met Brian. Sept 30 - our 'anniversary' per se. Oct 21 - he took me up the side of a mountain and told me he loved me. I know, I know. Barf.

What was your biggest achievement of the year?
Making the first actual life decision of... well... my life. Details forthcoming.

What was your biggest failure?
I don't think I had any this year. Everything happened for circumstantial reasons.

Did you suffer illness or injury?
YES. I have patellular tendonitis from distance running, and my eyes were horrifically infected the entire month of October.

What was the best thing you bought?
Um... my membership to Weight Watchers. Damn, I need that back.

Whose behavior merited celebration?
Sonja and Jaymie are my two best friends in NYC and over the summer I really learned that I could rely on them... not because I couldn't before, but because I didn't let myself rely on anyone.

Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed?
Meh. No comment.

Where did most of your money go?
My Macbook, and various trips to New Hampshire

What did you get really, really, really excited about?
Running (winter to spring), cooking (spring to summer), Brian (end of summer to... ongoing)

What songs will always remind you of 2007?
Been There Before/Great Divide - Hanson, Straight Lines - Silverchair, Ruby - Kaiser Chiefs

Compared to this time last year, are you...
I. Happier or sadder? happier even though the past few months may have misled you
II. Thinner or fatter? thinner... but not as thin as I was this summer. Sigh
III. Richer or poorer? Richer I think. Maybe the same. Bah.

What do you wish you'd done more of?
Creative thinking

What do you wish you'd done less of?
Work, and wasting my time with online dating

How will you be spending Christmas?
Christmas is over! I spent it having a serious Asianfest with my fam... and re-evaluating my life

Did you fall in love in 2007?
Well... yes

How many one-night stands?
Eek. Um... well, just one actually.

What was your favorite TV program?
Beauty and the Geek! Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern! HOUSE

Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year?
Erm... okay, no. Hate is a very strong word, you know.

What was the best book you read?
I am ashamed to admit that I only read one book this year... Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. So I guess it was the best.

What was your greatest musical discovery?
Silverchair made a comeback!!

What did you want and get?
Love

What did you want and not get?
A million dollars

What was your favorite film of this year?
Is it terrible that I don't remember what movies I saw this year? Well, Knocked Up and Juno and Superbad were good.

What did you do on your birthday, and how old?
I turned 24. I don't remember what I did on my proper birthday but I had friends out to dinner at Bubby's and then we did karaoke. It was great!

What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
Not having all my friends at work quit.

How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2007?
Shrinking, then practical, then more 'polished' out of necessity

What kept you sane?
My friends

Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
Michael Cera!!!

What political issue stirred you the most?
Er... not sure

Who did you miss?
I always miss Alice and Tati... I miss my friends who left Digitas/Recruiting... I miss Brian when we're apart

Who was the best new person you met?
Brian Hinz

Was 2007 a good year for you?
Yes. Full of growth.

What was your favorite moment of the year?
Most moments I spend with Brian, but also an impromptu sleepover at Jaymie's, and all the long conversations I had with Sonja about... well, boys.

What was your least favorite moment of the year?
I had a bunch. We won't go there.

Where were you when 2007 began?
I don't remember...!!!

Who were you with?
Probably my family

Where will you be when 2007 ends?
Either in my apartment, or at home in Jersey.

Who will you be with when 2007 ends?
Myself?

What was your favorite month of 2007?
Erm... July maybe.

How many different states did you travel to in 2007?
Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, New Jersey, Vermont, and New Hampshire

How many concerts did you see in 2007?
NONE?!??! Wow. What the hell was I doing all year?

Did you have a favorite concert in 2007?
Uh, see above.

Did you do anything you are ashamed of this year?
Maybe a couple things...

What was the worst lie someone told you in 2007?
'I'd like to be friends' YEAH OKAY

Did you treat somebody badly in 2007?
Yes - but it was out of love

Did somebody treat you badly in 2007?
Somewhat

If you could go back in time to any moment of 2007 and change something, what would it be?
I would take better care of my knees

What are your plans for 2008?
Oh, too many to list!! I plan to take a step toward the rest of my life. A big step. About 3000 miles. (Again... this is what I wrote last year: 'Reclaim my assertiveness but maintain decorum.' And that is exactly what I did.)