Copycat

Miss Amanda McKenna posted a 2007 survey on her blog, and I thought that was such a fantastic idea that I should steal it for mine:

1. Where did you begin 2007?
In the basement of La Buca’s, just like this year.

2. What was your status by Valentines Day?
Erm…. 2 years coupled.

3. Were you in school anytime this year?
No, thankgodthankgod. It’s pretty amazing to not be in school.

4. Did you have to go to the hospital?
I sure did, the evening of Thanksgiving with my poor wheezing girlfriend.

5. Did you have any encounters with the police?
Well, last New Year’s Eve we had to have a police escort home because the
Mummers on our street were totally out of control, but otherwise no. And we’re going to keep it that way in ’08!

6. Where did you go on vacation?
Maine—yay! And although Puerto Rico wasn’t technically a vacation, I did sit on the beach and drink beers. So that sorta counts, right?

7. What did you purchase that was over $500?
Rent. A vacation to Maine.

8. Did you know anybody who got married?
Sure did- Jonathan & Maria, Magic Mike & Kelli… two awesome couples, two awesome weddings!

9. Did you know anybody who passed away?
Yes. We’ll miss you, Jorge.

10. Did you move anywhere? Yep, to 2 Street!
And in with my sweetie…

11. What sporting events did you attend?
A spring Phillies game (GO PHILLIES!!!) and a Syracuse Crunch hockey game. I gotta say, for a girl who’s so anti-sports, I’m really getting in to baseball and hockey.

12. What concerts/shows did you go to?
Well… there are a hell of a lot of shows. I’ll start with concerts: Dave Matthews Band (2 nights baby!!) and that rad !!! show with Angela. Shows (besides the ones I’ve worked): 42nd Street, Of Mice & Men, Carousel, Man of LaMancha, Peter Pan (Walnut), Amadeus (Wilma), This Is the Week That Is, The Search For Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe (1812), Debbie Does Dallas (Fringe), Annie Get Your Gun (Cortland Rep)… that’s all I can think of right now. There must be more?

13. Describe your birthday:
I give it an A for AWESOME!!! It was at Tattooed Mom’s, Alison made a HUGE cake, I got a naughty shot glass, and I got drunk surrounded by my friends, so… awesome.
14. What is the one thing you thought you would not do, but did, in 2007?
Had a mental breakdown… haha, no, seriously, folks. Ummm… go on vacation?

15. What has been your favorite moments?
Beers on the beach with Joseph. Playing in the surf on Popham Beach with Deb. Closing my first season at the Walnut. Partying with Manton Street all summer. The White Trash Party. The New Year’s Day party. Recovering in our living room with Deb.

16. Any new additions to your family?
A new sister-in-law, Maria.

17. What was your best month?
October was pretty rad.

18. Who has been your best drinking buddy?
Well, obviously Deb. But I’ve also really enjoyed imbibing with Amanda and Melanie…

19. Made new friends?
Sure, but mostly I’ve really solidified this wonderful group of friends that I have…

20. Favorite Night out?
My birthday dinner at The Oceannaire with Deb was pretty wonderful… and in a strange and sad way, drinking with Deb and Steve and Tim after we found out about Jorge’s passing was cathartic and supportive and everything friends grieving together should be.

21. Other than home, where did you spend most of your time?
This is a no-brainer: the Walnut.

22. Be honest - did you watch American Idol?
Not even a little. Why should I watch those no-talent wailers when I can go to work and listen to people who can actually sing?

23. Change your hairstyle?
Heck yeah, bangs, bitch!

24. Have any car accidents?
Nothing serious, thank god, knock on wood. I did lose a side mirror in a mysterious bump, but my girlfriend is awfully handy so I got it back within the week.

25. How old did you turn this year?
28. I’ll be 29 in just a few days…

26. Do you have a New Years resolution?
To get healthy, physically and mentally. To keep my house more tidy. To do more things for myself.

27. Do anything embarrassing?
Every damn day.

28. Buy anything new from eBay?
Never, ever shopped on eBay. How 20th Century am I??

29. Get married or divorced?
Nope. Moved in, that was a big enough step for one year…

30. Get arrested?
God, no.

31. Been snowboarding?
Never. I’m not what you’d call athletically inclined.

32. Did you get sick this year?
A winter cold, otherwise thank god nothing. Still waiting to see if I pick up Deb’s strep throat…

33. Are you happy to see 2007 go?
Sure. It’s time for a fresh start.

34. Been naughty or nice?
I never know how to answer these questions. Nice, mostly, with the occasional naughty mixed in for fun? Sure, that works.