2006 in review ... Thanks, Karen
1) DRINKING BUDDY OF THE YEAR?
Definitely my roommates -- Brian, Mark and Jeremy, too, even though he's not around most the time.
2) LIFETIME SERVICE AWARD - LONGEST FRIEND(s)? In no particular order, I want the following friends to have this award:
Nora, Annie, Emily, Valerie, G, Steffani and Mary.
Thank you so much for being with me all the way.
3) NEWCOMER AWARD - NEWEST FRIEND?
Brian is relatively new, to be honest. Never thought we'd bond, but we did. Through the 10 years we've known each other, we have become better and stronger people through our life-changing experiences. And because of these transformations, we are more prepared to be together than ever.
Along with Brian, Karen is also new. But she, too, has a special place in my heart. I am so glad to have a seasoned and strong woman to look up to. 4) HIGH POINT OF THE YEAR?
There were about 2 months of peace between returning from Hong Kong and starting school. Those were about the most peaceful time in my life EVER. I realized so so so much about myself. They say you don't learn during happy times; you learn during sad times. I would agree that you learn during sad times, but I made a point to learn during my high point, too, and I did learn. It really depends on what you want out of you life, I've found.
I also must say that the start of my relationship with Brian was MONUMENTAL. I met the man of my dreams who will be there for me no matter what. He makes me feel like the luckiest girl on earth.
5) LOW POINT OF THE YEAR?
I was pretty miserable in Hong Kong, but it made me realize how much I have and where my home is.
I also must say that being in debt really sucks ... like right now. It always weighs on my mind.
Oh, and I still haven't reconciled with my parents. Still.
6) BEST HOLIDAY?
Chinese New Year in February was pretty cool. I liked watching the culture.
Fourth of July 2006 was the best ever. Wakeboarding and spending it with friends that I hadn't seen in a long time, Mark, Brian, Julia ... and it marked the beginning of my relationship with Brian. (Ever imagine coming home from abroad, meet someone you met in 8th grade, went to school together, grew up in the same environment together, and realize that, after all of our changes and experiences, he's the ONE? For all these years, he's just been there, when you think that Mr. Right is far far away ... probably doesn't exist?)
7) ANTHEM FOR 2006?
My Way ~ Frank Sinatra
It just tells everything. Look it up.
8) ANY REGRETS?
Still not on the same page with my family. Our values are different, lifestyles are different, views are different ... the only commonground is that we're family. But how do we manage these differences? How do we even begin to talk about it when talking is to risk being hurt? That's to be continued ....
9) BEST NIGHT OUT?
Oh, so many.
There were many nights in Hong Kong when I was out with the foreign students I met from all over the world. That was such a cultural experience!
Also my many nights at The Circuit!
Camping with MIM, my program.
Fourth of July night.
Brian's birthday/housewarming party.
Brian's Day After Friday the 13th party.
... the year's not over yet. Hopefully more to come.
10) WORST NIGHT OUT?
I really can't think of one right now ....
11) WHO DID YOU SPEND VALENTINES WITH?
Alone ... naturally. That was before Brian's time during my 2-year solitude.
12) BEST RELATIONSHIP?
With my friends and Brian. My friends. Oh my gosh. Where would I be without them? Without their support, advice and presence, I wouldn't even get past my family and start to be my own person. Brian. I know there have been rough spots, but nothing not manageable. We are such opposites, but we compliment each other. He is exactly what I am not.
13) WORST RELATIONSHIP?
Parents. I am still working on it.
14) FIRST GIG OF THE YEAR?
Does karaoke count? haha!
15) LAST GIG OF THE YEAR?
Uh, apparently I was singing at Brian's housewarming party. I was drunk.
16) BEST DECISION MADE THIS YEAR?
Three of them:
1. to be in school
2. to fall in love with Brian
3. to keep my friends close
17) WHAT ARE YOUR PLANS FOR NEXT YEAR?
1. To get my finances straightened out
2. To graduate
3. To be on better terms with my parents
4. To have a job offer by the end of next year
5. To understand my strengths and weaknesses better
18) MOST STUPID IDEA WHEN DRUNK?
To be drunk on the vino to begin with, and knowing that I had school and a test at 9am the next morning. That was at Brian's housewarming party. I had class on a Saturday morning. Yeah.
19)DOUCHE OF THE YEAR?
Definitely Tommy B. from my grad program. He's a pervert and a potential sex predator.
20) MOST LOYAL FRIEND?
I'm lucky enough to have many of them. See the aforementioned bunch. I would also add Brian.
21) BIGGEST CHANGE OF THE YEAR?
Learning to be my own person
Learning to be in a relationship after 2 years of solitude
Learning to be a grad student
Definitely my roommates -- Brian, Mark and Jeremy, too, even though he's not around most the time.
2) LIFETIME SERVICE AWARD - LONGEST FRIEND(s)? In no particular order, I want the following friends to have this award:
Nora, Annie, Emily, Valerie, G, Steffani and Mary.
Thank you so much for being with me all the way.
3) NEWCOMER AWARD - NEWEST FRIEND?
Brian is relatively new, to be honest. Never thought we'd bond, but we did. Through the 10 years we've known each other, we have become better and stronger people through our life-changing experiences. And because of these transformations, we are more prepared to be together than ever.
Along with Brian, Karen is also new. But she, too, has a special place in my heart. I am so glad to have a seasoned and strong woman to look up to. 4) HIGH POINT OF THE YEAR?
There were about 2 months of peace between returning from Hong Kong and starting school. Those were about the most peaceful time in my life EVER. I realized so so so much about myself. They say you don't learn during happy times; you learn during sad times. I would agree that you learn during sad times, but I made a point to learn during my high point, too, and I did learn. It really depends on what you want out of you life, I've found.
I also must say that the start of my relationship with Brian was MONUMENTAL. I met the man of my dreams who will be there for me no matter what. He makes me feel like the luckiest girl on earth.
5) LOW POINT OF THE YEAR?
I was pretty miserable in Hong Kong, but it made me realize how much I have and where my home is.
I also must say that being in debt really sucks ... like right now. It always weighs on my mind.
Oh, and I still haven't reconciled with my parents. Still.
6) BEST HOLIDAY?
Chinese New Year in February was pretty cool. I liked watching the culture.
Fourth of July 2006 was the best ever. Wakeboarding and spending it with friends that I hadn't seen in a long time, Mark, Brian, Julia ... and it marked the beginning of my relationship with Brian. (Ever imagine coming home from abroad, meet someone you met in 8th grade, went to school together, grew up in the same environment together, and realize that, after all of our changes and experiences, he's the ONE? For all these years, he's just been there, when you think that Mr. Right is far far away ... probably doesn't exist?)
7) ANTHEM FOR 2006?
My Way ~ Frank Sinatra
It just tells everything. Look it up.
8) ANY REGRETS?
Still not on the same page with my family. Our values are different, lifestyles are different, views are different ... the only commonground is that we're family. But how do we manage these differences? How do we even begin to talk about it when talking is to risk being hurt? That's to be continued ....
9) BEST NIGHT OUT?
Oh, so many.
There were many nights in Hong Kong when I was out with the foreign students I met from all over the world. That was such a cultural experience!
Also my many nights at The Circuit!
Camping with MIM, my program.
Fourth of July night.
Brian's birthday/housewarming party.
Brian's Day After Friday the 13th party.
... the year's not over yet. Hopefully more to come.
10) WORST NIGHT OUT?
I really can't think of one right now ....
11) WHO DID YOU SPEND VALENTINES WITH?
Alone ... naturally. That was before Brian's time during my 2-year solitude.
12) BEST RELATIONSHIP?
With my friends and Brian. My friends. Oh my gosh. Where would I be without them? Without their support, advice and presence, I wouldn't even get past my family and start to be my own person. Brian. I know there have been rough spots, but nothing not manageable. We are such opposites, but we compliment each other. He is exactly what I am not.
13) WORST RELATIONSHIP?
Parents. I am still working on it.
14) FIRST GIG OF THE YEAR?
Does karaoke count? haha!
15) LAST GIG OF THE YEAR?
Uh, apparently I was singing at Brian's housewarming party. I was drunk.
16) BEST DECISION MADE THIS YEAR?
Three of them:
1. to be in school
2. to fall in love with Brian
3. to keep my friends close
17) WHAT ARE YOUR PLANS FOR NEXT YEAR?
1. To get my finances straightened out
2. To graduate
3. To be on better terms with my parents
4. To have a job offer by the end of next year
5. To understand my strengths and weaknesses better
18) MOST STUPID IDEA WHEN DRUNK?
To be drunk on the vino to begin with, and knowing that I had school and a test at 9am the next morning. That was at Brian's housewarming party. I had class on a Saturday morning. Yeah.
19)DOUCHE OF THE YEAR?
Definitely Tommy B. from my grad program. He's a pervert and a potential sex predator.
20) MOST LOYAL FRIEND?
I'm lucky enough to have many of them. See the aforementioned bunch. I would also add Brian.
21) BIGGEST CHANGE OF THE YEAR?
Learning to be my own person
Learning to be in a relationship after 2 years of solitude
Learning to be a grad student
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