Day late and a dollar short...aka: 2011 in retrospect

I realize it has been 2012 for a FULL WEEK. That being said, I really don't give a fuck. I found this online and I liked it, and my blawgs can't always be about the legal community (otherwise I would probably shoot myself). It's a quiz about 2011 and, being that I like self-reflection ever so often, I figured I could do it and give everyone a little bit of insight regarding my previous year and aspirations for this one. Here goes....

1. What did you do in 2011 that you’d never done before?

I interned at my first legal job. It's really hard finding a job in this economy, and even though this wasn't paying, it was still the legal jackpot as far as I'm concerned. AND I LOVED IT. 

2. Did you keep your new year’s resolutions, and will you make more for next year? 

I didn't make any resolutions last year. This year, I did. They are mostly all job-hunting related, along with a few lax promises regarding taking care of myself better. We'll see how that fares. 

3. Did anyone close to you give birth?

No. 

4. Did anyone close to you die?

I'm not sure how close of a relationship this entails, but one of my mother's best friends, a woman I've known since childhood, died due to long-existing complications resulting from diabetes. She was an incredible woman and one I fondly remember. 

5. What countries did you visit?

Unfortunately, none.  I stayed in 'Merca, by God. 

6. What would you like to have in 2012 that you lacked in 2011?

I would like to have a job, or even job prospects. I would like to have a house with a backyard for my dog to play in (I don't care if it's a rental). And I'd like to have my diploma, thankyouverymuch.

7. What dates from 2011 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
I don't remember dates; I remember moments. I'll remember my time at my internship, the seven hour winter car ride up to my apartment with my 10 year old brother, my birthday with my friends, and the awesome vacation I took with Leonidas. :) 

8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?

I didn't get sick even ONCE this past semester. (It's the little things--and I sound kinda pathetic right here.) 

9. What was your biggest failure?

Time management. I need to work on that...like, a lot. 

10. Did you suffer illness or injury?

I got a few colds in the 2011 spring semester. I also twisted my ankle playing a contact sport (like an idiot....I've the most clumsy person you've EVER MET in your entire life) and spent a few days on crutches.

11. What was the best thing you bought?

I'd say my bike, but it was a birthday present. So here I go again sounding pathetic: I bought one of those pillows with the arms that you use to sit up in bed. I've been wanting one for years because I hate working at my desk and it is AWESOME. I'm so sad I didn't purchase it sooner. 

12. Where did most of your money go?

Most of it went to rent, bills, and my dog. Oh, and groceries. 

13. What did you get really excited about?

My trip to Orlando with my boyfriend. 

14. What song will always remind you of 2011?

No one song really sticks out from 2011, which is strange because I normally have one. 

15. Compared to this time last year, are you:
Happier or sadder?  I'm pretty much the same. I guess I'm more excited because I have a lot to look forward to. 
Thinner or fatter? Same.
Richer or poorer? Poorer. Job hunting is a bitch. An expensive bitch. 

16. What do you wish you’d done more of?

More cooking at home and hanging out with my friends and family. 

17. What do you wish you’d done less of?

Obsessing over small things. 

18. How did you spend Christmas?

I spent it with my family at my apartment. :)

19. What was your favorite TV program?

Discovering "The Big Bang Theory" at the end of the year was awesome. 

20. What were your favorite books of the year?

I didn't get to read as much as I would have liked, but I probably enjoyed "The Help" the most of all the books I did read. 

21. What was your favorite music from this year?
I listened to a lot of Glee.
22. What were your favorite films of the year?

Harry Potter 7, second movie. It was badasstastic. 

23. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?

Celebrated it with my friends at school and with my boyfriend at my favorite restaurant. 

24. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?

A job offer. 

25. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2011?

Is hobo-chic a fashion concept? If not, then "rolled out of bed and went to class" MUST be. 

26. What kept you sane?

My boyfriend and friends. Not my family, because they do not know what sanity is. 

27. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2011.
I learned the value in trusting in myself. Although I regularly do so, an authority figure in my life discouraged me from doing this, and later beat me up for not doing it. Because of this, I'm stronger, wiser, and a little bit more wary.