2012: The year that was

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Taking my cue from Nafisa the year that was.


1. What did you do in 2012 that you’d never done before?

Had Dinner in the sky, renovated my house.


2. Did you keep your new years’ resolutions, and will you make more for next year?

I didn't make any I think.


3. How will you be spending New Year’s Eve?

Probably braaing


4. Did anyone close to you die?

Yes, a good friend.


5. What countries did you visit?

None, all travels were local


6. What would you like to have in 2013 that you lacked in 2012?

Self Confidence, More happiness, love and a new location to live in.


7. What date from 2012 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?

I dont have a date in mind, 2012 was an epic year. Epic Fails, Wins, Sadness, Fun


8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?

Taking ownership of my life


9. What was your biggest failure?

Not being honest with myself about my choices

Not keeping my mouth shut

Trusting the wrong people


10. Did you suffer illness or injury?

Nope


11. What was the best thing you bought?

Time with my friends


12. Where did most of your money go?

Renovations, Repairs and replacements


13. What song will always remind you of 2012?

Numb-Linkin Park (Kept creeping up everywhere)


14. What do you wish you’d done more of?

Excercise


15. What do you wish you’d done less of?

Procrastinate


16. What was your favourite TV program?

Suits and Game of Thrones


17. Do you hate anyone now that you didn’t hate this time last year?

Have chosen not to hate.


18. What was the best book you read?

The entire Game of Thrones Series


19. What was your greatest musical discovery?

AWOLNATION


20. What was your favourite film of this year?

Avengers


21. What did you do on your birthday?

Camping


22. What kept you sane?

God - prayer


23. Who did you miss?

Aside from my dad, no one else


24. Who was the best new person you met?

Not new people, rediscovering old friends and enjoying them


25. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2011:

Not everyone in your life is a friend. Not everyone has your best interests at heart.

Love and life is precious.

Comments

Az said…
Oh Gabriel Macht in Suits *swoon*
December 30, 2012 at 11:25 PM
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