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I'm cleansing myself. Or at least that's what the two bottles of SmartCleanse tell me. I got them at Whole Foods yesterday morning when I decided that I should get back onto the healthy eating track. I'm actually quite good at eating good foods, but since Thanksgiving, there has been an abundance of cookies, cakes, and candies floating in and out of my life. So, I'm washing all that crap out and starting the new year fresh. I'm supposed to take two different formulas--one in the morning and the other at night. Supposedly, it is going to clean out my lungs, colon, liver, etc. We'll see. I'm also drinking the most bitter and disgusting drink ever made. It's a mixture of distilled water, unsweetened cranberry juice, lemon juice, and dandelion root. I drank 120 ounces of it yesterday, and plan on doing so again today. I just keep telling myself that it will assist with the cleansing.
The first sentence from the first post of each month.
January - Oh my god, I've figured it out.
February - Swap-Bot.com is one of the coolest things ever.
March - On the main page of LJ, they have two links to a "love story".
April - I'm a crazy knitting fiend.
May - About six or seven months ago, I got into contact with a few people I knew in high school.
June - I weaseled my way into free breakfast for the office this morning because my birthday was last Sunday.
July - The boss decided to be extra generous and close the office on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.
August - I don't do this often because, for me, this isn't the appropriate venue for it.
September - I pulled Jason out of bed at 8:00am this morning so we could go exploring with Ferguson.
October - First, thank you to everyone who sent their thoughts out about Jason's grandfather.
November - I finished one of my Lolita Legs stockings after months of saying I was going to do it.
December - The puppet show Jason and I went to on Friday night was pretty amazing.
And now for some questions...
Did you keep your new years’ resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
Typically, I do not make New Year Resolutions.
Did anyone close to you give birth?
Not at all.
Did anyone close to you die?
My great grandmother passed away about two months ago. And, I wasn't especially close with him, but Jason's grandfather passed away at the end of September.
What countries did you visit?
I stayed at home.
What would you like to have in 2008 that you lacked in 2007?
More motivation to get outside and do things.
What was your biggest achievement of the year?
I actually can't think of one particular achievement that stands above the others.
What was your biggest failure?
Failure? Me? Ha! Never! Again, I can't think of one particular thing.
What was the best thing you bought?
A gazillion books from the used bookstore.
Whose behavior merited celebration?
Surprisingly, Jason's sister. She hasn't had any huge dramatic events for months.
Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed?
Not exactly depressed, but I was appalled at many things my dear boss did this year.
Where did most of your money go?
Random things I don't need and manga/anime.
What did you get really, really, really excited about?
My unexpected Christmas bonus.
What song will always remind you of 2006?
"Don't Be Afraid, You're Already Dead" - Akron Family
Compared to this time last year, are you: Happier or sadder?
Happier.
Thinner or fatter?
Thinner.
Richer or poorer?
Richer.
What do you wish you’d done more of?
Walked Ferguson after work.
What do you wish you’d done less of?
Playing on the internet.
How will you be spending Christmas?
I've already spent it with Jason's family, wishing I was sleeping instead.
Did you fall in love in 2007?
I stayed in love in 2007.
How many one-night stands?
Other than make-believe characters? None.
What was your favorite TV program?
Deadwood.
Do you hate anyone now that you didn’t hate this time last year?
Nope.
What was the best book you read?
"His Dark Materials" Trilogy by Philip Pullman.
What was your greatest musical discovery?
A Fine Frenzy.
What did you want and get?
Relaxation.
What did you want and not get?
Enough money to be independently wealthy.
What were your favorite films of this year?
Solaris (both versions), Legend of 1900, City of God, The Tenant, and Stalker.
Least favorite films?
A Scanner Darkly and Match Point were two huge piles of crap.
What did you do on your birthday?
Jason took me out of dinner.
How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2007?
The same as 2006?
What kept you sane?
Time alone.
Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
I fancy characters more than celebrities because I'm a nerd like that.
What political issue stirred you the most?
Immigration because I hire for a construction company in New Mexico.
Who did you miss?
My family.
Who was the best new person you met?
Other than online? I don't think I met anyone new that I actually talked to in person.
Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2007.
If you keep putting it off, then you'll never do it.
Quote a song lyric that sums up your year.
Don't be afraid, it's only love. Love is simple.
I've had a small portable stereo on my bookcase for about three or four years. It's new and I've never used it. After buying all the manga, I had to make room. So, I posted a short note on craigslist.org and offered to give it away to someone who'd like it. I got a ton of responses. Most of them were some variation of, "I'll take it." I deleted all of those and was left with one e-mail from an elderly lady who lives in a senior community. She said she didn't have a car to pick up the stereo, but that her granddaughter would love it. She even included her address and phone number in the e-mail, which I didn't think was very wise since I could have been a crazy psycho. Anyway, I called her yesterday and offered to drop it off at her apartment. She was very sweet. I was invited in, offered food/candy/drinks, all of which I declined. Her granddaughter is eight, and that's who she planned on giving the stereo to. So, that was my good deed for the day. I rewarded myself by buying more manga. Hey, don't roll your eyes...
The first sentence from the first post of each month.
January - Oh my god, I've figured it out.
February - Swap-Bot.com is one of the coolest things ever.
March - On the main page of LJ, they have two links to a "love story".
April - I'm a crazy knitting fiend.
May - About six or seven months ago, I got into contact with a few people I knew in high school.
June - I weaseled my way into free breakfast for the office this morning because my birthday was last Sunday.
July - The boss decided to be extra generous and close the office on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.
August - I don't do this often because, for me, this isn't the appropriate venue for it.
September - I pulled Jason out of bed at 8:00am this morning so we could go exploring with Ferguson.
October - First, thank you to everyone who sent their thoughts out about Jason's grandfather.
November - I finished one of my Lolita Legs stockings after months of saying I was going to do it.
December - The puppet show Jason and I went to on Friday night was pretty amazing.
And now for some questions...
Did you keep your new years’ resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
Typically, I do not make New Year Resolutions.
Did anyone close to you give birth?
Not at all.
Did anyone close to you die?
My great grandmother passed away about two months ago. And, I wasn't especially close with him, but Jason's grandfather passed away at the end of September.
What countries did you visit?
I stayed at home.
What would you like to have in 2008 that you lacked in 2007?
More motivation to get outside and do things.
What was your biggest achievement of the year?
I actually can't think of one particular achievement that stands above the others.
What was your biggest failure?
Failure? Me? Ha! Never! Again, I can't think of one particular thing.
What was the best thing you bought?
A gazillion books from the used bookstore.
Whose behavior merited celebration?
Surprisingly, Jason's sister. She hasn't had any huge dramatic events for months.
Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed?
Not exactly depressed, but I was appalled at many things my dear boss did this year.
Where did most of your money go?
Random things I don't need and manga/anime.
What did you get really, really, really excited about?
My unexpected Christmas bonus.
What song will always remind you of 2006?
"Don't Be Afraid, You're Already Dead" - Akron Family
Compared to this time last year, are you: Happier or sadder?
Happier.
Thinner or fatter?
Thinner.
Richer or poorer?
Richer.
What do you wish you’d done more of?
Walked Ferguson after work.
What do you wish you’d done less of?
Playing on the internet.
How will you be spending Christmas?
I've already spent it with Jason's family, wishing I was sleeping instead.
Did you fall in love in 2007?
I stayed in love in 2007.
How many one-night stands?
Other than make-believe characters? None.
What was your favorite TV program?
Deadwood.
Do you hate anyone now that you didn’t hate this time last year?
Nope.
What was the best book you read?
"His Dark Materials" Trilogy by Philip Pullman.
What was your greatest musical discovery?
A Fine Frenzy.
What did you want and get?
Relaxation.
What did you want and not get?
Enough money to be independently wealthy.
What were your favorite films of this year?
Solaris (both versions), Legend of 1900, City of God, The Tenant, and Stalker.
Least favorite films?
A Scanner Darkly and Match Point were two huge piles of crap.
What did you do on your birthday?
Jason took me out of dinner.
How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2007?
The same as 2006?
What kept you sane?
Time alone.
Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
I fancy characters more than celebrities because I'm a nerd like that.
What political issue stirred you the most?
Immigration because I hire for a construction company in New Mexico.
Who did you miss?
My family.
Who was the best new person you met?
Other than online? I don't think I met anyone new that I actually talked to in person.
Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2007.
If you keep putting it off, then you'll never do it.
Quote a song lyric that sums up your year.
Don't be afraid, it's only love. Love is simple.
I've had a small portable stereo on my bookcase for about three or four years. It's new and I've never used it. After buying all the manga, I had to make room. So, I posted a short note on craigslist.org and offered to give it away to someone who'd like it. I got a ton of responses. Most of them were some variation of, "I'll take it." I deleted all of those and was left with one e-mail from an elderly lady who lives in a senior community. She said she didn't have a car to pick up the stereo, but that her granddaughter would love it. She even included her address and phone number in the e-mail, which I didn't think was very wise since I could have been a crazy psycho. Anyway, I called her yesterday and offered to drop it off at her apartment. She was very sweet. I was invited in, offered food/candy/drinks, all of which I declined. Her granddaughter is eight, and that's who she planned on giving the stereo to. So, that was my good deed for the day. I rewarded myself by buying more manga. Hey, don't roll your eyes...
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