Well I did this last year, to sum up things from my life and such over the course of 2005, so I figured I would do the same this year. Not much excitement, but I'll try my best to entertain everyone! So, if you're curious how 2006 treated your's truly, read on...
1_ What did you do in 2006 that you'd never done before?
I met someone in August and developed a relationship with this woman very quickly. It was great while it lasted, but it was so unlike me to jump into anything like that so fast. It was something I hadn't ever done before and to some degree I realize now that we should have let things develop much more slowly. I'm very happy, though, that we are still really good friends and that we can still hang out without that awkwardness...
2_ Did you keep your New Years' resolutions? Will you make more for 2006?
Well, by looking back at what I had made as resolutions last year at this time, I think I followed up on most of them. I was much more active this past year, I took much better advantage of time off work this past year, and I did meet a couple of women over the course of the year and one that I can say I had a semi-serious relationship with. One that I didn't follow up on was increased participation in the NWA (Nat'l Weather Association). It's still something I really want to do someday, but I guess at this point in my life, I feel I have bigger priorities to take care of. My resolutions this year are to remain active, exercise more, and to take much better care of myself (financially) this year. I have two MAJOR bills I'll be able to pay off this year in my car and in one of my student loans. By the end of the year, I'm hoping to be able to REALLY start saving some cash...!
3_ What places did you visit?
In April, I traveled to Aberdeen, SD for the Northern Plains Convective Workshop... I hadn't ever been to Aberdeen, so it was a wonderful experience to visit the city and to learn a lot at the workshop. I also went back home to visit family and friends at the beginning of August for two entire weeks, then returned to Indiana once again for Christmas.
4_ What events marked 2006?
» January: Warmest Jan. on record here in the Forks! (Our coldest temperature for the entire month was -3°F on the 9th)
» February: We followed up the warmest Jan with a very cold month. (Low temperatures of -10°F or colder 14 days out of the month and had lows of -20 or colder for a stretch from the 15th through the 18th.) A real slap in the face, compared to what he been spoiled with up until this month!
» April: Record flooding along the Red River of the North through a good portion of the first of the month and the Nrn Plains Convective Workshop (17-19th)
» May-August: An unusually hot summer and very dry! We were under moderate to severe drought conditions through much of the summer...
» June: A couple of very good chasing days... June 5th being the best, with several mini-supercells just west of the valley.
» July: Under grips from a severe heat wave... (22 days of 85°F or better!)
» August: Continued heat (9 more sultry days of 85° or better), but did cool down just in time (back in Indiana) for my annual trip back home on the 4th. Was back home from the 4th through the 18th! Great times at the lake with friends on the weekend of the 4th! Met Lu Zhang on the 23rd and have been great friends ever since!
» August-December: Hiring spree at Meridian! Five new hires in the course of 5 months!
» October: Celebrated my 28th Birthday on the 30th - went through a depressed state for a 2-3 day stretch at how close "30" is becoming and how unfulfilled my life seemed. hah!
»: December: A bit more depression at how poor I really am...
5_ Did anyone close to you give birth?
My cousin's wife had her baby (Zoey!) in late Feb. She was 2 months premature, but she's as healthy as can be, now! And very cute!
6_ Did anyone close to you die?
Knock on wood, no... I had a member of the family die on my mother's side, but it was a distant relative that I wasn't ever that close to.
7_ What do you wish you'd done more of?
I exercised much more that I ever have, but I wished I would have done more. I lost almost 15 pounds over the summer and I would have loved to have lost more! Oh, and as always, wished I would have saved more money!
8_ What do you wish you'd done less of?
Running my air conditioner! It's expensive as hell, but it was also hot as shit up here this past summer...
9_ What would you like to have in 2007 that you lacked in 2006?
A Super Bowl win for the Colts... A winning season from the Cubs... A meaningful relationship... Cash in my wallet! ;)
10_ What date from 2006 will remain etched upon your memory?
August 23rd: The day I met Lu for the first time! Even though we only ended up as friends, it's really great to have someone up here to hang out with outside of work.
11_ What "things" did you want and get?
My Digital Rebel XT and even though I didn't technically purchase them, the Emeril Cookware set my sister gave me was something I desperately needed!
12_ What "things" did you want and not get?
Oh gosh, too many! A lens for the XT, a replacement mic (for the mobile rig) for the one that was stolen from my car, a new pair of glasses, more things to hang on my walls here in the apt.
13_ What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
Went out for a few drinks with the guys from work... I can't remember where, but I remember having to work at midnight that night, so it couldn't have involved too much alcohol... Boo!
14_ What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
If Lu and I's relationship would have worked out a little better!
15_ What was the best thing you bought?
Most certainly, my Digital Rebel XT. Oh my, have I enjoyed this thing!
16_ Who did you spend the most time on the phone with?
For likely the 3rd consecutive year, probably my mom... A close second would probably have to be my sister!
17_ Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed?
Prez. Bush's... More troops dying in Iraq is something that saddens (and angers!) me more and more everyday.
18_ Compared to this time last year, are you......Happier or sadder?
Slightly happier in that I have more friends that I can actually interact with outside of my co-workers. More recently, though, a little sadder because I've had so many problems with money lately.
19_ Thinner or fatter?
I lost close to 15 pounds over the summer, but since I've likely gained much of that back over the last 2-3 months, I'd say that I'm likely fairly similar in "shape" as I was last year at this time... ;)
20_ Richer or poorer?
Poorer... I haven't been this worse off for an extra buck since I began working as a teenager! Credit card debt is a pain in the ass!
21_ What were your favorite films of this year?
"Munich" and "The Departed" were movies I saw this past year that I'll probably purchase at some point in the future! Great movies!
22_ What was your favorite TV program?
Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip, Family Guy, Chapelle's Show, or any football, baseball, or college basketball that happened to be on!
23_ What was your greatest musical discovery?
Flyleaf, Angels and Airwaves, Bullet for my Valentine... All new interests for me over the past year!
24_ How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2006?
Didn't really have one... I just wore whatever felt comfortable! ;)
25_ Who were the best new people you met?
» Lu was definitely the most important person I met in 2006 as she has become a very close friend here in the Forks...
» Rob G. at work... His personality seems to really mesh well with mine and I just need to hang out with him more and get to know him a little better.
» Same goes for Brett at work... I'd like to hang out with him more, as well. He and I should really get out and ski sometime before the end of winter (if we have the snow to do it and I have the money... heheh)
26_ How many different boys did you kiss in 2006?
Oh, jeesh... none!
27_ How many different girls did you kiss in 2006?
Three, but only two that really meant anything... ;)
28_ How many boys did you have sex with in 2006?
Hah! To take the words from Gigs... "holy homos!"
29_ How many girls did you have sex with in 2006?
"Almost" one... But, kind of glad that didn't happen, given the circumstances now...
30_ Did you fall in love in 2006?
Yeah... :(
31_ Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year?
Hate is a really strong word, but there is someone that I just can't stand... I tolerate him and "keep the peace" but his personality and mine, DO NOT mesh!
32_ What was your biggest achievement of the year?
Motivating myself to get my research from college started back up again... I, at least, got some writing started on some data analysis!
33_ What was your biggest failure?
Apparently, providing a "shitty" forecast to our clients in Indiana in early December. In actuality, it wasn't THAT bad of a forecast, but my boss sure made me feel like it was the worst ever.
34_ Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2006.
That no matter what kind of decisions you make, trust your gut instinct first... Mostly pertains to storm chasing! ;) And that even though, you get along with someone very well, it doesn't make them trustworthy!
35_ Quote a song lyric that sums up your year?
"Choreographed and lack of passion
Prototypes of what we were
Went full circle 'til I'm nauseous
Taken for granted now
I waste it, faked it, ate it, now i hate it
'Cause I cannot speak, I lost my voice
I'm speechless and redundant
'Cause I love you's not enough
I'm lost for words."
:: Redundant - Green Day
This past year has been just that... redundant. In many ways, it has felt much of the same thing. With the one exception of actually getting out more and doing more with my time, it really was more routine than anything. ;) We'll see how 2007 goes...
It's a bit late, but Happy 2007 to everyone!
1_ What did you do in 2006 that you'd never done before?
I met someone in August and developed a relationship with this woman very quickly. It was great while it lasted, but it was so unlike me to jump into anything like that so fast. It was something I hadn't ever done before and to some degree I realize now that we should have let things develop much more slowly. I'm very happy, though, that we are still really good friends and that we can still hang out without that awkwardness...
2_ Did you keep your New Years' resolutions? Will you make more for 2006?
Well, by looking back at what I had made as resolutions last year at this time, I think I followed up on most of them. I was much more active this past year, I took much better advantage of time off work this past year, and I did meet a couple of women over the course of the year and one that I can say I had a semi-serious relationship with. One that I didn't follow up on was increased participation in the NWA (Nat'l Weather Association). It's still something I really want to do someday, but I guess at this point in my life, I feel I have bigger priorities to take care of. My resolutions this year are to remain active, exercise more, and to take much better care of myself (financially) this year. I have two MAJOR bills I'll be able to pay off this year in my car and in one of my student loans. By the end of the year, I'm hoping to be able to REALLY start saving some cash...!
3_ What places did you visit?
In April, I traveled to Aberdeen, SD for the Northern Plains Convective Workshop... I hadn't ever been to Aberdeen, so it was a wonderful experience to visit the city and to learn a lot at the workshop. I also went back home to visit family and friends at the beginning of August for two entire weeks, then returned to Indiana once again for Christmas.
4_ What events marked 2006?
» January: Warmest Jan. on record here in the Forks! (Our coldest temperature for the entire month was -3°F on the 9th)
» February: We followed up the warmest Jan with a very cold month. (Low temperatures of -10°F or colder 14 days out of the month and had lows of -20 or colder for a stretch from the 15th through the 18th.) A real slap in the face, compared to what he been spoiled with up until this month!
» April: Record flooding along the Red River of the North through a good portion of the first of the month and the Nrn Plains Convective Workshop (17-19th)
» May-August: An unusually hot summer and very dry! We were under moderate to severe drought conditions through much of the summer...
» June: A couple of very good chasing days... June 5th being the best, with several mini-supercells just west of the valley.
» July: Under grips from a severe heat wave... (22 days of 85°F or better!)
» August: Continued heat (9 more sultry days of 85° or better), but did cool down just in time (back in Indiana) for my annual trip back home on the 4th. Was back home from the 4th through the 18th! Great times at the lake with friends on the weekend of the 4th! Met Lu Zhang on the 23rd and have been great friends ever since!
» August-December: Hiring spree at Meridian! Five new hires in the course of 5 months!
» October: Celebrated my 28th Birthday on the 30th - went through a depressed state for a 2-3 day stretch at how close "30" is becoming and how unfulfilled my life seemed. hah!
»: December: A bit more depression at how poor I really am...
5_ Did anyone close to you give birth?
My cousin's wife had her baby (Zoey!) in late Feb. She was 2 months premature, but she's as healthy as can be, now! And very cute!
6_ Did anyone close to you die?
Knock on wood, no... I had a member of the family die on my mother's side, but it was a distant relative that I wasn't ever that close to.
7_ What do you wish you'd done more of?
I exercised much more that I ever have, but I wished I would have done more. I lost almost 15 pounds over the summer and I would have loved to have lost more! Oh, and as always, wished I would have saved more money!
8_ What do you wish you'd done less of?
Running my air conditioner! It's expensive as hell, but it was also hot as shit up here this past summer...
9_ What would you like to have in 2007 that you lacked in 2006?
A Super Bowl win for the Colts... A winning season from the Cubs... A meaningful relationship... Cash in my wallet! ;)
10_ What date from 2006 will remain etched upon your memory?
August 23rd: The day I met Lu for the first time! Even though we only ended up as friends, it's really great to have someone up here to hang out with outside of work.
11_ What "things" did you want and get?
My Digital Rebel XT and even though I didn't technically purchase them, the Emeril Cookware set my sister gave me was something I desperately needed!
12_ What "things" did you want and not get?
Oh gosh, too many! A lens for the XT, a replacement mic (for the mobile rig) for the one that was stolen from my car, a new pair of glasses, more things to hang on my walls here in the apt.
13_ What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
Went out for a few drinks with the guys from work... I can't remember where, but I remember having to work at midnight that night, so it couldn't have involved too much alcohol... Boo!
14_ What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
If Lu and I's relationship would have worked out a little better!
15_ What was the best thing you bought?
Most certainly, my Digital Rebel XT. Oh my, have I enjoyed this thing!
16_ Who did you spend the most time on the phone with?
For likely the 3rd consecutive year, probably my mom... A close second would probably have to be my sister!
17_ Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed?
Prez. Bush's... More troops dying in Iraq is something that saddens (and angers!) me more and more everyday.
18_ Compared to this time last year, are you......Happier or sadder?
Slightly happier in that I have more friends that I can actually interact with outside of my co-workers. More recently, though, a little sadder because I've had so many problems with money lately.
19_ Thinner or fatter?
I lost close to 15 pounds over the summer, but since I've likely gained much of that back over the last 2-3 months, I'd say that I'm likely fairly similar in "shape" as I was last year at this time... ;)
20_ Richer or poorer?
Poorer... I haven't been this worse off for an extra buck since I began working as a teenager! Credit card debt is a pain in the ass!
21_ What were your favorite films of this year?
"Munich" and "The Departed" were movies I saw this past year that I'll probably purchase at some point in the future! Great movies!
22_ What was your favorite TV program?
Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip, Family Guy, Chapelle's Show, or any football, baseball, or college basketball that happened to be on!
23_ What was your greatest musical discovery?
Flyleaf, Angels and Airwaves, Bullet for my Valentine... All new interests for me over the past year!
24_ How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2006?
Didn't really have one... I just wore whatever felt comfortable! ;)
25_ Who were the best new people you met?
» Lu was definitely the most important person I met in 2006 as she has become a very close friend here in the Forks...
» Rob G. at work... His personality seems to really mesh well with mine and I just need to hang out with him more and get to know him a little better.
» Same goes for Brett at work... I'd like to hang out with him more, as well. He and I should really get out and ski sometime before the end of winter (if we have the snow to do it and I have the money... heheh)
26_ How many different boys did you kiss in 2006?
Oh, jeesh... none!
27_ How many different girls did you kiss in 2006?
Three, but only two that really meant anything... ;)
28_ How many boys did you have sex with in 2006?
Hah! To take the words from Gigs... "holy homos!"
29_ How many girls did you have sex with in 2006?
"Almost" one... But, kind of glad that didn't happen, given the circumstances now...
30_ Did you fall in love in 2006?
Yeah... :(
31_ Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year?
Hate is a really strong word, but there is someone that I just can't stand... I tolerate him and "keep the peace" but his personality and mine, DO NOT mesh!
32_ What was your biggest achievement of the year?
Motivating myself to get my research from college started back up again... I, at least, got some writing started on some data analysis!
33_ What was your biggest failure?
Apparently, providing a "shitty" forecast to our clients in Indiana in early December. In actuality, it wasn't THAT bad of a forecast, but my boss sure made me feel like it was the worst ever.
34_ Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2006.
That no matter what kind of decisions you make, trust your gut instinct first... Mostly pertains to storm chasing! ;) And that even though, you get along with someone very well, it doesn't make them trustworthy!
35_ Quote a song lyric that sums up your year?
"Choreographed and lack of passion
Prototypes of what we were
Went full circle 'til I'm nauseous
Taken for granted now
I waste it, faked it, ate it, now i hate it
'Cause I cannot speak, I lost my voice
I'm speechless and redundant
'Cause I love you's not enough
I'm lost for words."
:: Redundant - Green Day
This past year has been just that... redundant. In many ways, it has felt much of the same thing. With the one exception of actually getting out more and doing more with my time, it really was more routine than anything. ;) We'll see how 2007 goes...
It's a bit late, but Happy 2007 to everyone!
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