2009 wrap up

So Reza and I have now adopted a tradition in which we reflect on the past year and attempt to sum up "things we did" and "things we learned" about ourselves, or just in general. It is difficult to summarize in a few points the personal growth and developments that occur over the course of 365 days and so much is hard to really put into words. Regardless, I will attempt. *Note: I realize this isn't nearly as interesting as last year's... I made a resolution to cut out the drama from life and I'd say it worked!

Things I did:

- Travelled, moreso on my own than ever before. Some for pleasure, some for school

- developed a better understanding about scientists and research

- Saw a near drug overdose and made my first 911 call

- Wore my prom dress again. Twice.

- Enjoyed the simplicity of summer life

- Went on a date in Central Park

- Lost a lot of sleep over teaching a class

- Was in my first art show

- Took better care of myself

- Took many photos

- Baked a lot

- Never made it to a beach this year :'o(

- Got better at snowboarding

Things I learned

- Don't sweat the petty stuff

- Egos are annoying

- What friendship really is

- Panicking should only be done mildly, otherwise it wastes time

- Aim high and go big, or go home.

- Flying through the US is something else.

- That life's coincidences can turn out surprisingly well

- Some of the best memories are made over a good meal

- Graffiti art is sweet.

- Confidence in oneself and not caring about another's opinion can carry you surprisingly far

- A great pair of tights are essential in any wardrobe

"I can't? Well fuck you, I'll prove to you that I CAN".

December 2009

Earlier last year I posted a list of things I have done and learned in 2008. When I was writing it I wondered how 2009 will play out. For most of my mature life I considered 2005 as the most eventful and 2007 the happiest year. If I had to pick a year as the year I learned more about my own abilities and what I can achieve, 2009 will be that year. There were plenty of happy and sad moments, but overall I wouldn't do anything differently. 2010 has a tough job if it wants to top 2009 and I can't wait to see how it'll do

Things I did:

-Did not read as much as I did in 2008. But had my own share of books.

-Brought Benji out to Calgary, he's not very happy. Sorry Benji.

-Played more guitar that 2008.

-Drove from Miami to New York city, conquering US's east coast. (watch out west, 2010 might be your year)

-Became a keyboard commando during the Iran's election fallout.

-Had a a video I made for youtube played on CNN!

-Re-shuffled lots of friends, upgrading some and downgrading most.

-Went to London to see Michael Jackson, he couldn't make it.

-Went to London and got drunk in more random bars than I can remember.

-Realized travelling with my mom and sister, although all inclusive... is not fun

-After not getting the job I wanted, I eventually got it.

-Got a bartending degree!( I don't remember anything from it..)

-Mourned my grandpa's death, (first family death that actually took a toll on me)

-Did not drink as much as 2008, but drank in more exotic places with interesting people

-Kept on going to the gym

-Smoked more sheesha.

-Got sick way too many times. (fucking C-train)

-Bought lots of toys.

-cut back on bacon.


Things I learned


-Vincent Donofrio is my favourite actor.

-New York is all that it's hyped up to be.

-I am much more capable than I thought I was in 2008

-Miami is a fun city and between it and New York is not much to look at.

-Americans are a lot of fun

-Sometimes life protects me from my own foolishness, most times through relentless failures in things I have no business investing my time in.

-"Staying focused, doing what it takes and getting what you want" are words that define 2009.

-Metric is an amazing band and I believe Emily Haines and I think on the same brain wave.

-Wrestling is way too stupid, no matter how hard I try to shut off my brain I can't take that stuff like I used to in grade 7.

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A tribute to the holidays...