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Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Inauguration Day
Barack Obama has become the 44th President of the United States.
History in the making! It's unreal to watch.
History in the making! It's unreal to watch.
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Year In Review
I saved this questionnaire to fill out and totally forgot where I got it from. But here it is!
1. What did you do in 2008 that you’d never done before?
Is it sad that I cannot think of one single thing? Obviously on my list of New Years Resolutions for 2009!!
2. Did you keep your New Year’s resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
I didn’t make any last year, but a friend made one for me. It was to stay away from The Ex and not go back! It wasn’t really that hard considering I had no interest in him, and had just met J, but she made it anyways! I made one in the last question but maybe I’ll make a list.
3. Did anyone close to you give birth?
My old dance teacher did, and a girl from that dance class is due to pop any day now. But nobody close to me, no. An old friend of mine is pregnant, but I don’t get to see her that often (lives in a different province).
4. Did anyone close to you die?
Fortunately, nobody did.
5. What places did you visit?
I went to Vancouver in February for a Reading Break trip, and twice in August (once for a wedding). I went to Edmonton twice. I went once in May for a Wedding, and again in September for my birthday. I was supposed to go to Mexico, but I guess it doesn’t count if I didn’t actually get to go!
6. What would you like to have in 2009 that you lacked in 2008?
Money. A lasting relationship. A tropical vacation
7. What day from 2008 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
My friend’s weddings for obvious reasons, a couple of days with J, and the day in November when Barack Obama was elected President.
8. What was your biggest achievement(s) of the year?
Saving enough money to pay a semester of school.
9. What was your biggest failure?
Failing to save enough money and pay off my credit card.
10. Did you suffer illness or injury?
I slammed my finger in the door, badly bruising it. It is still growing out 5 months later. Happily, that is it except for the occasional cold.
11. What was the best thing you bought?
A new camera!
12. Whose behaviour merited celebration?
My friends, family on the most part.
13. Whose behaviour made you appalled and depressed?
Some of my friends and family members had their moments, my government’s behaviour, and my own on occasion.
14. Where did most of your money go?
What money? School, gas, dinners out, camera
15. What did you get really, really, really excited about?
My friend’s weddings, Mexico (while the trip was on), seeing Reba and Kelly in concert
16. What songs will always remind you of 2008?
Womanizer – Britney Spears (big comeback!)
If I Were A Boy – Beyoncé (my relationship with J)
Mercy - Duffy
17. Compared to this time last year, are you:
a) happier or sadder? Sadder
b) thinner or fatter? About the same, I think?
c) richer or poorer? Richer. Which is quite sad if you were to have a look at my bank account!
18. What do you wish you’d done more of?
Camping, spent more time with friends, and just left the house more often.
20. How did you spend Christmas in 2008?
The morning was spent with my family and having a turkey lunch, and the afternoon/evening was spent at work.
21. Did you fall in love in 2008?
Yes. However, we all know how that turned out.
22. What are your three favourite photos of 2008?
It’s hard to pick 3 favourites, so I’ll pick some from memorable events.
Kelly Clarkson, Reba McEntire, Melissa Peterman (aka Barbra Jean!)
Wedding in Edmonton
Wedding in Vancouver
23. What was your favourite TV program?
Jon and Kate plus 8! Those kids are so adorable. I actually didn’t watch a lot of TV this year.
24. What did you do for your birthday in 2008?
I went to Edmonton with my parents, and saw Reba and Kelly Clarkson in concert with my mom.
25. What was the best book you read?
I just realized that I read a lot of books this year. There was a lot of downtime at one of my jobs! I really liked Pillars of the Earth and the sequel World Without End by Ken Follett.
I got the Twilight series for Christmas, and those books are supposed to be good but I haven’t started them yet.
26. What was your greatest musical discovery?
I rediscovered how awesome Pink is with her new album Funhouse. I also learned this year that I don’t dislike all metal music.
27. What did you want and get?
A new camera. A new job. A boyfriend.
28. What did you want and not get?
To keep that relationship (do you se a theme developing!), my own vehicle
29. What were your favourite three films this year?
The Dark Knight, Sex and the City, Marley and Me
30. Did you make some new friends this year?
I made some new work friends, but not everyday friends that I hang out with IRL.
31.What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
A better paying job or winning the lottery
32. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2008?
Wear things that fit. I wore a lot of jeans, sweatshirts and jackets.
33. What kept you sane?
Caffeine and sugar.
34. What political issue stirred you the most?
The US Presidential Election. Although having our government shut down was unusual.
35. Who did you miss?
My Grannie. All my friends who moved away.
36. Who was the best new person you met?
There is a bunch of people at my new job. They’re really great.
37. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2008.
I have learned that you cannot control anything other then your own actions and reactions. Learning to accept that fact is for another year!
1. What did you do in 2008 that you’d never done before?
Is it sad that I cannot think of one single thing? Obviously on my list of New Years Resolutions for 2009!!
2. Did you keep your New Year’s resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
I didn’t make any last year, but a friend made one for me. It was to stay away from The Ex and not go back! It wasn’t really that hard considering I had no interest in him, and had just met J, but she made it anyways! I made one in the last question but maybe I’ll make a list.
3. Did anyone close to you give birth?
My old dance teacher did, and a girl from that dance class is due to pop any day now. But nobody close to me, no. An old friend of mine is pregnant, but I don’t get to see her that often (lives in a different province).
4. Did anyone close to you die?
Fortunately, nobody did.
5. What places did you visit?
I went to Vancouver in February for a Reading Break trip, and twice in August (once for a wedding). I went to Edmonton twice. I went once in May for a Wedding, and again in September for my birthday. I was supposed to go to Mexico, but I guess it doesn’t count if I didn’t actually get to go!
6. What would you like to have in 2009 that you lacked in 2008?
Money. A lasting relationship. A tropical vacation
7. What day from 2008 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
My friend’s weddings for obvious reasons, a couple of days with J, and the day in November when Barack Obama was elected President.
8. What was your biggest achievement(s) of the year?
Saving enough money to pay a semester of school.
9. What was your biggest failure?
Failing to save enough money and pay off my credit card.
10. Did you suffer illness or injury?
I slammed my finger in the door, badly bruising it. It is still growing out 5 months later. Happily, that is it except for the occasional cold.
11. What was the best thing you bought?
A new camera!
12. Whose behaviour merited celebration?
My friends, family on the most part.
13. Whose behaviour made you appalled and depressed?
Some of my friends and family members had their moments, my government’s behaviour, and my own on occasion.
14. Where did most of your money go?
What money? School, gas, dinners out, camera
15. What did you get really, really, really excited about?
My friend’s weddings, Mexico (while the trip was on), seeing Reba and Kelly in concert
16. What songs will always remind you of 2008?
Womanizer – Britney Spears (big comeback!)
If I Were A Boy – Beyoncé (my relationship with J)
Mercy - Duffy
17. Compared to this time last year, are you:
a) happier or sadder? Sadder
b) thinner or fatter? About the same, I think?
c) richer or poorer? Richer. Which is quite sad if you were to have a look at my bank account!
18. What do you wish you’d done more of?
Camping, spent more time with friends, and just left the house more often.
20. How did you spend Christmas in 2008?
The morning was spent with my family and having a turkey lunch, and the afternoon/evening was spent at work.
21. Did you fall in love in 2008?
Yes. However, we all know how that turned out.
22. What are your three favourite photos of 2008?
It’s hard to pick 3 favourites, so I’ll pick some from memorable events.
Kelly Clarkson, Reba McEntire, Melissa Peterman (aka Barbra Jean!)
Wedding in Edmonton
Wedding in Vancouver
23. What was your favourite TV program?
Jon and Kate plus 8! Those kids are so adorable. I actually didn’t watch a lot of TV this year.
24. What did you do for your birthday in 2008?
I went to Edmonton with my parents, and saw Reba and Kelly Clarkson in concert with my mom.
25. What was the best book you read?
I just realized that I read a lot of books this year. There was a lot of downtime at one of my jobs! I really liked Pillars of the Earth and the sequel World Without End by Ken Follett.
I got the Twilight series for Christmas, and those books are supposed to be good but I haven’t started them yet.
26. What was your greatest musical discovery?
I rediscovered how awesome Pink is with her new album Funhouse. I also learned this year that I don’t dislike all metal music.
27. What did you want and get?
A new camera. A new job. A boyfriend.
28. What did you want and not get?
To keep that relationship (do you se a theme developing!), my own vehicle
29. What were your favourite three films this year?
The Dark Knight, Sex and the City, Marley and Me
30. Did you make some new friends this year?
I made some new work friends, but not everyday friends that I hang out with IRL.
31.What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
A better paying job or winning the lottery
32. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2008?
Wear things that fit. I wore a lot of jeans, sweatshirts and jackets.
33. What kept you sane?
Caffeine and sugar.
34. What political issue stirred you the most?
The US Presidential Election. Although having our government shut down was unusual.
35. Who did you miss?
My Grannie. All my friends who moved away.
36. Who was the best new person you met?
There is a bunch of people at my new job. They’re really great.
37. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2008.
I have learned that you cannot control anything other then your own actions and reactions. Learning to accept that fact is for another year!
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
President-Elect Obama
Barack Obama has just been elected the 44th President of the United States.
I am thrilled to be able to see the first African American President be elected in my lifetime.
He's about to give his speech. Gotta go!
Yes We Can!
I'm watching the US election coverage today.
I just learned why voting takes place on the first Tuesday in November. Back in the day November was after the harvest season, therefore people would be able would be able to take the time off. Why Tuesday? Sunday everybody went to church, and Monday was used for travel to the polling site. I think it's interesting how traditions start from something so practical.
"There is a moment when history lives in the present" - CNN
It's unreal to watch this election unfold. History will be made no matter the outcome. Either the first black President, or the first woman Vice President. I'm all for women in power, but not this time around. Go Obama!
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