‘08:
I cut my hair twice.
I graduated college with honors.
I hardly worked, I worked way too much, and then I hardly worked again.
I lost weight, I gained weight, I lost weight, and then I gained weight again.
I got a gym membership.
I saw the Legendary Shack Shakers and was nearly banned from the Bottletree.
I pissed off my family.
I drank so much that I threw up, but it only happened once which may be a first since I was at least 17.
I lost health insurance.
I continued my relationship in a realistic and adult-like manner.
I found a type of sushi that I actually enjoy (The chef special, no less! It says so on the label!)
I didn’t get engaged.
I saw some good movies (In Bruges, Jesus Camp).
I saw some bad movies (Step Brothers, Just Add Water).
I bought some good cd’s (James Brown Live at the Apollo, MGMT).
I bought some stinkers (new TV on the Radio).
I got really into Mobsters on Myspace.
I deleted Mobsters off of my Myspace.
I wrote a lot of mid-grade crap.
Reestablished a relationship with Jenna Kate.
I taught myself to knit.
I kicked Sudoku’s ass on the “challenger” level.
Didn’t get the Christmas cards out on time.
I started a career in the exciting field of television, only to become quickly jaded, disgusted and disheartened-so I quit.
Discovered Asia Bistro and subsequently gained more weight.
I threw some decent parties, and my aunt bought me a keg (which was awesome).
Gained more respect for my Dad.
I found my long-lost cousin who lived about 15 minutes away from me all the time. Turns out he is married.
I watched a LOT of PBS. I actually watched Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood yesterday and it was awesome.
I thought I was moving, then plans changed, and now I don’t really know what I am doing.
‘09:
Getting a new job with benefits.
Entering a writing contest.
Getting older.
Moving.
Making a concerted effort to “figure out who I am” and to not be so disinterested in most things.
Taking more pictures and crafting like Martha Stewart on a three day meth binge.
Taking Robert up on the offer to come and stay in Florida for free.
Hopefully taking Blake up on the offer and heading to New York City (NEW YORK CITY?!) in search of fame, fortune, and touristy gifts for all.

Hailey, we need to talk, contact me.
Send me your e-mail so i can send you a link to a writing contest. No entrance fee, 1 or 2k prize. Fiction subs only.
Sounds like ‘08 was a pretty nutty year. And not the good kind of nuts.