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In 2017, did you…
Fall in love with someone that was just a friend? No, definitely didn't fall in love- I'm very happily in love and married already.
Lose any friends?: I wouldn't say so. In saying that though, I realised that friendships don't automatically stick around without putting an effort in though. I learned the other day that Leem and his wife had a baby not long ago. I learned this only because his sister Leazer is a Facebook friend of mine and she posted a photo.
It was a little disappointing, hearing about it that way, because it made me realise Leem no longer sees us as being people in his life who he needs to update on major events anymore. But to be fair, we haven't exactly made the effort to keep in touch with him. The last time we saw him was not long after his wedding in 2015, so it goes to show you can't take friendships for granted.
Make any new friends?: Not really. Met new work acquaintances, like my new boss Katy.
Make any new enemies?: I don't bother with enemies.
Do anything you regret?: Nothing I can think of. Everytime I eat junk food I semi-regret it, but that's just a life-long battle I will never stop fighting, I reckon.
Go to any parties?: Sure. I'm not exactly a party animal these days (if I was ever!) but I was sociable on occasion. There was the party at Cameron's place, where Taina got drunk and stole some guy's bottle of Gin.
There was my casual birthday games night at Jesse's place, where we hung out and played That's You and Cranium with Jesse, Troy, Cameron and Siobhan. The work christmas party was a big thing this year, at this big event at Te Papa. I wasn't that keen on it, but I had a little fun dancing.
And last week the girls at work had a girls night at Jesse's, and sat around chatting and bitching about people and things. That was nice.
Accomplish anything?: The big trip earlier this year: I saw a lot of places I'd wanted to see for a while, plus a few of those places that people reckon you should see, like Paris, like the Met in New York, like Rothenburg ob der Tauber and Neuschwanstein and other places in Germany, France and Switzerland. And while me and Taina's attempts at trying to have a baby continued to be fruitless this year, I learned more and more about things: ovulation, and vitamin supplements and fun things.
Make much money?: Much isn't the right word for it. But enough to get by, pay the bills and such. Right now funds are very tight, but it is always like this just after Christmas, plus I did also just buy tickets for me and Taina to go to a concert this coming February in Auckland, because Bleachers are playing as the opening act to a Paramore concert, and I knew I would never forgive myself if I didn't try to get there.
Attend a wedding?: ...None. I think.
Attend a funeral?: No, don't think I did...
Get any new family members?: Not this year. Well, unless my Dad's new girlfriend counts as a new family member. But I think it's still too soon to qualify Jill into that category.
Get into a verbal fight?: Probably, I suppose. Nothing worth recalling though.
Get into a physical fight?: I don't think I've ever actually been in a physical fight, ever.
Attend any sporting events? Na, I don't follow sports at all.
Get arrested?: I have never been arrested. Maybe I'm just not interesting a person.
Wreck your car?: No, the car has had a reasonably chilled out year this year, no major dramas, no expensive replacements of things. Mind you, shouldn't jinx it. Still four days left of the year.
Make any big purchases?: No, I suppose not. Although...when did we get the PS4? Was that this year or last year? I can't remember now. Oh, and I got myself a Fitbit. It's amazing, I love it.
Learn anything?: I learned how to spot the symptoms of ovulation. I learned that after two miscarriages, it's time to ask for help from a doctor. I learned that I really can lose plenty of weight, if I am prepared to commit fully to the cause.
Dump your bf/gf?: Still married, still happy.
Get dumped by your bf/gf? Still married, still happy.
Develop any new health problems?: Not ongoing ones, no. I had some crazy illnesses though. The stomach bug earlier in the year, just before me and Dad went up to Auckland for the Shakespeare performance. I had a crazy incident last month, when I went on a bush walk, along my regular walk near my house, and got somehow poisoned by some kind of pesticide/herbicide stuff and got really sick- vomiting and sleeping for two days straight, and had to go to hospital to get it checked out.
Change as a person?: I don't think it was a sudden change. But it occurred to me recently, that I am a more serious, sombre person now than I used to be. Maybe it's the years of working full time that did it. Maybe it's the effects of two miscarriages, on top of the events of previous years...but I perhaps don't have the carefree silliness anymore that I had when I was younger.
Get any new piercings?: Na.
Get any new tattoos?: Nope.
Attend a concert?: No, but I attended a comedy show! We saw Russell Howard, when he came to Wellington earlier in the year.
Start to resent something or someone that you used to like?: Not exactly. But I found myself aching with sadness and jealousy every time I met someone who had a baby, or who was pregnant, or anytime anyone started talking about pregnancy or babies. Sigh...
In 2017, how many….
Different places did you work?: Aside from the hour and a half I spent at the Lambton Quay store on Christmas Eve morning, I worked only in Cuba Street Specsavers all year.
Times did you go out drinking?: Very few. I had a few drinks on Christmas Day though, enjoyed my current favourite drink: Pineapple and Coconut Bundaberg, mixed with Rum.
Times did you smoke marijuana?: Zero.
Drugs did you take?: Lol. Pre-natal vitamins, my current drug of choice.
Times did you go to the movies?: A few. Saw the new Star Wars (The Last Jedi) last week. Saw a few other things, like Wonder Woman. Saw Bad Moms 2 on my birthday, because it was literally the only comedy movie playing at the time.
People did you make out with?: Taina. Because he is enough awesomeness to last a lifetime.
People asked you out?: Noone.
Times did you get your a** kicked?: One could perhaps argue that fate kicked my a**, by messing up my pregnancy hopes and dreams.
Crushes did you have?: I dunno, probably none. Crushes are meaningless, unless you need them to mean something. I was thinking about this recently: when I was younger, if I ever noticed a spark, or an attraction I felt towards someone that was "wrong"- because either I was taken, or they were taken, or whatever, I made the mistake of not admitting it to myself. Hiding myself from how I felt in the hopes that would mean I was doing nothing wrong.
But see, that's how bad decisions got made when I was younger. Dangerous situations would present themselves to me, like in 2009 when Glenn and Danielle were still together, and we'd stay over at Taina and Michelle's place on the weekend, and the suggestion would crop up of me, Glenn and Danielle all sharing the couch together to sleep, with Glenn sleeping in the middle between me and Danielle.
Looking back now, that was a disaster waiting to happen. I know, because I had had some slight spark, some connection I had felt with Glenn for a while at that point, but I was in denial. I tried to ignore it, instead of confronting it. And so I let myself get into dangerous scenarios, because I had convinced myself there was no risk, that no harm could occur. And of course, once nighttime fell, once sleepiness overtook common sense and inhibitions, the inevitable mistakes occurred.
But I was thinking recently, there lies the folly of youth. These days, I love Taina to bits and wouldn't dream of wanting to be with anyone else. But that doesn't mean no chemistry, no spark could ever occur with someone else, because of course it could. That's just human nature. But maturity is realising that instead of ignoring it, instead of being ashamed if it happens, admit it to yourself, and realise that whatever it is means nothing, and isn't worth taking risks over, and then you can take the necessary precautions to avoid being in a compromising situation with the person who presents the risk.
In 2017, what was….
Your favorite day of the year?: Ooh, tricky. The day at Neuschwanstein? Or the day at Rothenburg ob der Tauber? Or the day we saw Avenue Q in New York?
Your favorite band?: I re-discovered my love of Bleachers, when the new album came out earlier in the year.
Your least favorite day of the year?: Miscarriage day. And getting-poisoned-on-my-walk day.
Your favorite movie?: That's tricky. I don't think there was anything amazing I saw. Thor Ragnarok was enjoyable.
Your favorite song of the year?: Don't Take The Money by Bleachers. And Hate That You Know Me by Bleachers.
Something that didn’t change at all this year?: My marriage. And where I live, that hasn't changed.
Your favorite holiday?: Christmas. No matter what year this was, the answer would be the same.
Misc. questions about 2017
Were you in a hospital this year?: Yes. Just for a few hours, and I slept through a lot of it.
Were you in an ambulance this year?: No. Although in hindsight, an ambulance may have been a safer option than me driving myself, and struggling not to fall asleep.
Did you make any big confessions in ‘17?: Only confiding in various friends and work colleagues about fertility issues and miscarriage drama.
What’s the best thing to happen to you this year? The trip. Travelling with my Dad had some very definite downsides, but I am so glad to have seen the places I saw.
Did you vote this year?: Yes, general elections. Yay, no more National government!
Did you bring sexy back this year?: I dunno, back from where? Did sexy ever leave?
Was 2017 a great year, an average year or a bad year?: A complete mixture. Some once-in-a-lifetime experiences, some big setbacks, and some average days of nothingness.
2017
Stayed single almost the whole year? No. Not for any of the year. Were involved in something you’ll never forget? For sure. I won't forget the places in Europe and the US we saw. Tripped over a coffee table? Maybe. Kept kicking the shelf beneath it a lot. And then there was that party where Taina invited some of his Uni friends, and that one guy who was a bit drunk kept kicking the shelf accidentally. Quite embarrassing, as all my stuff got knocked all over the floor, like my Elevit tablets, my Maybe Baby ovulation tester, stuff like that. Came close to losing your life? I wouldn't say so. But the poisoning incident scared me a little. Probably would have scared me more if I wasn't so drowsy. Saw one of your favorite bands/artists live? No. But next year, all going to plan...Bleachers!! Did something you regret? I don't think I can be bothered with regretting anything.
2017: Friends and Enemies
Did you meet any new friends this year? Na, met new work people like Katy and Henry. Met Dad's girlfriend Jill and her daughter Brierlee. That's about it. Did you hate anyone? Na, can't be bothered with that. Did you lose any friends? Not really.
2017: Your BIRTHDAY!
Did you have a cake? Yes! Taina made me a cake. Did you get any presents? I got various bathroomy things..you know, body lotion, face masks, stuff like that I never bother with. I've never had the heart to tell people I don't really want stuff like that though. Did you get what you wished for last year? No. All I've wanted for over a year now is to be a Mum. I'm not there yet, but I'm still going to give it all I've got.
2017: All about YOU
Did you change at all this year? I reckon so. Subtly. Did you change your style? I got denim shorts, for the first time in years. Finally found some that weren't skimpy and trashy looking, but not super baggy either. Were you in school? No. Haven't been for a number of years now. Did you get good grades? No, because I wasn't studying. Taina got through his classes okay though. Did you drive? Yes, like every day. Did you own a car? My same old blue Toyota Starlet, which technically Dad still owns. Did anyone close to you give birth? Noone. Amanda from work had a baby. She's been on maternity leave now for a few months, probably won't even be coming back to work, or so the rumours go. Did you go on any vacations? A really big, month long overseas trip, which was amazing. Plus a couple of trips to Auckland, for the Shakespeare play at The Globe, and for a big family reunion we had earlier in the year. Would you change anything about yourself now? I'd like to get focused again on eating healthy and keeping fit. I was doing well a couple of months back, but things have slipped a bit. Plus I would like to try and be less stressed. Did you dye your hair? No. Never dyed my hair, ever.
weezieishness · Wed Dec 27, 2017 @ 09:56am · 0 Comments |
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