I'm not scared of Steph (but I am of Auburn)

1. What did you do in 2005 that you hadn't done before?

Lived interstate for 6 months. I've lived in New Zealand for 5 weeks a few years ago, but 6 months is a way long time.

Met people from the world of blog.

Not fallen off a motorbike.

Set up my own photographic studio.

Had a 3 year anniversary.


2. Did anyone close to you give birth?

Oh my god, yes, first time in my life that people I actually hang out with now have babies. Two families way close in the past 3 months have made the bump into a baby. I still haven't visited one family yet despite them living 5 minutes from my house.


3. Did anyone close to you die?

No, no one.


4. Did you travel? Where did you go? Best holiday memory?

No, only travelled between Sydney and Melbourne a million kabillion times.
I may have mentioned hitting Central American in January next year though.


5. Best thing you bought?

2005 was the year of the Bunnings and the Ikea.
I really needed to fit out the house with some storage solutions because we have so much freakin' stuff. Things are looking good now. I didn't really buy anything else special.


6. Where did most of your money go?

I earnt more than ever this year (tax breaks for working interstate were mad) but have not saved at all really. Most of my cash goes towards food, entertainment, the chick and the trip.


7. What do you wish you had done more of?

I wish I had actually done some good work this year, I really don't think I've added any value to either company I've worked for this year.

I also feel like I've been searching for some good, close friends this year. I feel like I've made new friends but I still haven't found what I'm looking for.


8. What do you wish you had done less of?

Sat around at work completely bored out of my brain feeling like I should be creating pointless tasks for myself.


9. What kept you sane?

You, the people. Thank you all freakin' heaps for getting me through the days/daze.


10. What drove you mad?

The young lady in Artarmon (Sydney) I moved in with for 3 months. It was not a relaxing time. The couple that I moved in with in Erskineville (Sydney) for the remainder were way totally grouse!


11. What made you celebrate?

The anniversary of the 3 years.


12. What made you sad?

Moving interstate, living in a place I wasn't comfortable, having no money and being the loneliest I've ever been. Once cash started flowing again and work kids started being fun I had a ball, but it took a long, long time. The chick and I nearly broke up a few times during my interstate stint. We're the best we've ever been now.


13. How was your birthday this year?

A non-event. Last year I had a surprise party which was superfun and totally touching. I didn't want to do anything this year because it could never come as close in funness.


14. What political issue stirred you the most this year?

The total potential scariness of the IR reforms. They don't actually effect me whatsoever but all my friends who have lower skilled jobs are going to be in big, big trouble.


15. Were you in love in 2005?

Yes. Yes I am. Thanks for asking.


16. What would you like to have in 2006 that you didn't have this year?

Actual cash saved, I think I need to start being an adult about something.

An awesome collection of awesome photos. Awesome.

A contract/work that I've been proud of.

A best friend.


17. What date from 2005 will be etched in your memory and why?

Dec 4th 2005. 27 Question RockQuiz.


18. What song will remind you of 2005?

A song from Martha Wainright whose title has a freakin' heap of the swears.

A duet from The Dears.

Any song from the acoustic album from the Foo Fighters.

That one song from Franz Ferniand.

That one song from Jose Gonzalez.

Any song from the Art Brut album. I love those crazy kids.


19. Compared to this time last year are you happier?

Yes.


20. Biggest achievement this year?

Finally taking some almost professional photos of a wedding, some models, some bands and a fairy.


21. Biggest disappointment this year?

I never, ever thought that I could let myself get as emotionally lonely as I did when I first went to Sydney. I was not in a happy place even though I really, really wanted to be.


22. What is the one thing that would have made you more satisfied?

A trip to the snow.


23. Best new person you met this year?

I met some really, really good people this year but I'd have to say young Renae from Sydney.


24. A valuable life lesson you learnt this year?

This year I've actually felt myself getting older but I've also learnt that it just means you have to get more hardcore to fight that sucker (especially when you're too tired to.)