Where did you begin 2007?
At a little celebration called Winter Conference - downtown Toronto, a 5 day party in the Sheraton Hotel!!
What was your status by Valentine's Day?
Single.
Were you in school (anytime this year)?
Yes. January to April and again Sept to Dec. I went to almost all my classes this year!
Did you have to go to the hospital?
Yes! I had a biospy to see if I have celiac disease. Turns out I don't, but I've still got a gluten intolerance.
Did you have any encounters with the police?
Nope, and this year I had my full license and drove all summer. No tickets!
Where did you go on vacation?
Home to Oshawa! Then took a roadtrip to Newmarket for a party at Brad's with all my NA project people. I didn't really go on vacation.
What did you purchase that was over $500?
Nothing, except my tuition!
Did you know anybody who got married?
Hmmm... no, but several people got engaged: Titus and Naomi, Dave and Jeanie, Lisa and Chris... oh wait, they got engaged and married this year!
Did you know anybody who passed away?
Only grandparents and relatives of friends, but no one I knew well.
Did you move anywhere?
Yes! I moved from Notre Dame to the Plateau, one of the most beautiful, trendiest areas of Montreal!
What sporting events did you attend?
None.
What concerts/shows did you go to?
Hmmm... John Mayer back in April (soooo amazing!) and Justice earlier this semester.
Describe your birthday:
I was at home in Oshawa, and decided to go to Casey's for a (free!) birthday dinner with a bunch of friends. I was feeling out of it, kinda down, as the summer hadn't started so well. However, I was really excited and surprised that a bunch of my Cobourg friends showed up. It was a blessing to see them, as I didn't spend much time with them other than that.
What's the one thing you thought you would not do but did in 2007?
Get a dog of my own, out in Montreal. His name's Teddy and he's a white mini schnauzer mixed with wire hair fox terrier we think.
What has been your favorite moment(s)?
I have three favourite moments of the year.
The first weekend in January, Tara, Jozef, Ronald, Kiri, Heather and I travelled out to Sherbrooke in a rental car for a weekend away (and to visit some other C4C people). I really enjoyed the relaxing time we had, and just loved the randomness of it all. We hung out in the Pinkerton's house, ate yummy food, sang happy birthday, sang other songs, jumped on a trampoline for a couple hours, hiked up a mountain (there was hardly any snow at that point last winter!). We took random pictures on the ski lift chairs... so much fun.
Another favourite moment of mine was this summer. I met some pretty great people, including my neighbour, Jamie, who I've known for many years. We hung out in his basement and watched movies and some amazing television episodes of Firefly, Seinfeld, and The Office. I haven't laughed so hard in a looooong time.
My most recent favourite moment was about two weeks ago. Amelia, Marlise and I (two weeks in a row) spent Sunday evening watching a movie, talking and hanging out. It also included some cuddling! I never thought I'd have two friends who were so beautiful, caring, generous and fun.
Any new additions to your family?
Only Teddy, the new dog!
What was your best month?
I dunno, maybe August because it was the least stressful, and I was so excited to go back to Montreal and back to school. I also learned a lot, like about how friends are so important for those tough times. A couple of friends cheered me up on a bad day and it was such a blessing.
What music will you remember 2007 by?
Umbrella, Sweet Escape, Apologize, LoveStoned, anything by Skillet, Slow Dancing in a Burning Room, the whole "Cities" album by Anberlin, random Krista techno, D.A.N.C.E. (Justice!), Tenderoni, Ryan Adams
Made new friends?
Yes! So many! Jamie, Josh, Tanjima, Violet, Eric, André, so many ECSE friends! And became closer with a couple acquaintances as well: Kati, Krista, Manar, Andrew, Mandy, Ali... the list goes on...
Favorite night out?
Hmmm... the night of the C4C Christmas party. Oh dancing at Cafe Campus: so much fun!
Overall, how would you rate this year?
Pretty good. I experienced a lot of failure and rejection, but feel I'm working toward being more focused and trusting in God.
Other than home, where did you spend most of your time?
Montreal, which is like home for me now. Other than that, I spent A LOT of time in Trottier and at the library!
Change your hairstyle?
Not really.
How old did you turn this year?
21.
Do you have a New Year's resolution?
I haven't thought about it yet. Although something in me just longs for consistency. I think I'm going to try to have consistency in every part of my life.
I'd like to spend time with people consistently, investing time in their lives. I dislike seeing friends so infrequently. Friendships don't deepen with time spent together once a year, or once a semester. So, I'm going to try to hang around people intentionally, regularly.
Do anything embarrassing?
Yes! Just two days ago, I called a neighbour of mine who was giving me a ride home from the train station. I thought I was speaking to their son, and so after saying "Hey! How are you?", I asked, "Can I speak to your dad?"
The person on the other line said "He's not my dad!"...
Turns out, I was speaking to his wife, and the boys' mother. :$
Buy anything new from eBay?
Two ipods!
Get married or divorced?
No.
Get arrested?
Of course not!
Be honest - did you watch American Idol?
I watched Canadian Idol all summer.
Did you get sick this year?
Once, got a cold this semester from too much stress!
Been snowboarding?
I haven't tried it, but I do love skiing!
Are you happy to see 2007 go?
Yeah. I also look forward to a fresh start, a new year, new courses, new experiences, new friends and opportunities to stretch and challenge myself.
Saturday, December 22, 2007
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