What did you do in 2010 that you’d never done before?
Adopted a 3am wake-up call as my new routine. Became a government employee.
Did you keep your new year’s resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
I don’t think I made any last year. This year, I want to waste less, give more to charity, read more, and be more thankful. I think it’s time for me to stop living just for me.
Did anyone close to you give birth?
No, but I expect a bunch in 2010.
Did anyone close to you die?
Forrest, my guinea pig. Laugh if you’d like, but losing him was one of the three most painful experiences of my life, and it is still the rawest wound. Forrest was a joy for me at even the most difficult times when my grandmom was sick, and I will always feel grateful for having had him.
What countries did you visit?
Canada, Costa Rica, Colombia, Panama, plus some random travels around the US.
What would you like to have in 2010 that you lacked in 2009?
A long trip (by “long,” I mean more than a long weekend.)
What date from 2009 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
Dec. 17/28/31. The year definitely ended on a high note!
What was your biggest achievement of the year?
I can’t think of any specifically. I was happy with the work I did producing studio shows for the Presidential election, and transitioning from a contractor to a staffer at work.
What was your biggest failure?
I’m not sure.
Did you suffer illness or injury?
Nope! 
What was the best thing you bought?
Either my iPhone or my plane ticket to Colombia. I’ve never fallen in love with a city as quickly as I did with Bogota.
Whose behavior merited celebration?
I’m not sure. Such a boring survey this year!
Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed?
No one, really.
Where did most of your money go?
Business travel to DC.
What did you get really, really, really excited about?
My trip to South Asia. Unfortunately, it was canceled at the last minute after $500 had been spent on it.
What song will always remind you of 2009?
2008 had a lot of really memorable music, but 2009 had much less. Maybe some of Lady Gaga’s big songs?
Compared to this time last year, are you:
i. Happier? Yes.
ii. thinner or fatter? About the same.
iii. richer or poorer? Richer.
What do you wish you’d done more of?
Reading and self-study.
What do you wish you’d done less of?
Wasting time. These two might be the same for every edition of this survey that I fill out.
How will you/did you spend Christmas?
I worked on Christmas day, then took the train to NJ and celebrated with my mom in the evening.
What was your favorite TV program?
“Beyond the Headlines.” 
Do you hate anyone now that you didn’t hate this time last year?
No..
What was the best book you read?
“Netherland” by Joseph O’Neill
What was your greatest musical discovery?
No discoveries this year.
What did you want and get?
A comfortable return to life in DC.
What did you want and not get?
A long vacation.
Did you make any new friends this year?
Hmmm….I don’t think so.
What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
I turned 26, and I honestly don’t remember what I did.
What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
Being given my vacation time.
How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2009?
Not insufficient.
What kept you sane?
It was a pretty sane year.
Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
Define “celebrity.”
What political issue stirred you the most?
Not a particular issue (just like last year), but the vitriolic recitation of talking points and complete ignorance of the facts about political issues.
Who did you miss?
No one really.
Who was the best new person you met?
I don’t think I met anyone new.
Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2009:
It’s hard to describe, and I certainly don’t know how to be specific about it, but I feel much more mature now than I did at the beginning of the year.
Quote a song lyric that sums up your year:
“I don’t wanna miss a thing.”
I really enjoyed my 2009. Hopefully, 2010 will be even better. It’s sure shaping up to be!
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