1. What did you do in 2006 that you'd never done before?

hmmm...

-went to a black tie event

-lived in a city bigger than 500,000

-worked full time at a church, got to be a youth leader

-took the bus in Saskatoon

2. Did you keep your New Year's resolutions and will you make more for next year?

I think I resolved to drink more water last year... that didn't happen. This year, i'm thinking of keeping a ledger of all my spending habits... just to see what I'm spending my hard earned cash on.

3. Did anyone close to you give birth?

Tessa had a girl, Jennie

Taralee had a girl, Siena

Wiley had a girl, Marissa

Breyan had a boy, Aran

I think i'm missing someone.... all well...

4. Did anyone close to you die?

hmmm... not that i can think of. I only went to one funeral this year, and that was because i was working at the church

5. What countries did you visit?

none

6. What would you like to have in 2007 that you lacked in 2006?

Patience with something that's been on my mind....

a macbook

more time with friends and family

7. What date from 2005 will remain etched in your memory, and why?

July Long weekend... had my youth out for a camping trip.. and July long is my favoritest holiday EVER!

8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?

Learning to be a leader

9. What was your biggest failure?

I need to save more money... I just need to!

10. Did you suffer illness or injury?

Twisted my ankle a couple of times. nothing else really though.

11. What was the best thing you bought?

A laptop. It will change my life forever!

12. Whose behavior merited celebration?

Mollie, who quit smoking! way to go girl

13. Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed?

People who weren't truthful with me

14. Where did most of your money go?

I ate out and drank coffee WAY too much this year. Bills and other necessities were in there too

15. What did you get really, really, really excited about?

My Christmas gift, not having to go to school in September, seeing Brett

16. What song will always remind you of 2006?

Anything from Billy Talent II

17. Compared to this time last year, are you:

i. happier or sadder? Happier

ii. thinner or fatter? Fatter. I've gained some weight!

iii. richer or poorer? meh. probably the same

18. What do you wish you'd done more of?

getting to know people.

19. What do you wish you'd done less of?

worrying

22. Did you fall in love in 2006?

No, i was already in love!

23. How many one-night stands?

No. I have to lie down to sleep, thanks.

24. What was your favorite TV program?

Grey's Anatomy, Prison Break, 24 and House

25. Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year?

No.

26. What was the best book you read?

Communicating for a Change by Andy Stanley

27. What was your greatest musical discovery?

don't know.

29. What did you want and not get?

ipod... sniff sniff

30. What was your favorite film of this year?

hmm. i didn't see many. I finally saw my big fat greek wedding... that was a good one!

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

Brett and me stayed over the night before at my parent's house. they made me a big supper, and then me and brett hung out for the evening. I turned 22!

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

longer summer!

33. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2006?

"dress like the kids you hang out with"

35. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?

Kiefer and John. We're on a first name basis now.

36. What political issue stirred you the most?

probably Iraq

37. Who did/do you miss?

I miss Nicole!

38. Who was the best new person you met?

Weston Gospel Church

39. Quote a few song lyrics that sums up your year:

where is the line, where is the line, between your fashion and your mind?