I've modified the questions as I desired.
What did you do in 2004 that you'd never done before?
Went to California, but failed to see the Pacific Ocean.
Did you keep your new years' resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
I don't make resolutions. (See previous post)
Did anyone close to you give birth?
My sister had her first child, a boy.
Did anyone close to you die?
No.
What countries did you visit?
Did not leave the USA this past year. I hope to make up for it this year in a big way.
What would you like to have in 2005 that you lacked in 2004?
A bit more patience with people and a little more compassion for them.
What date from 2004 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?My wedding day. If you have to ask why, then you either aren't married or didn't marry for love.
What was your biggest achievement of the year?
Getting married.
What was your biggest failure?
Not completing my thesis.
Did you suffer illness or injury?
I jammed all the joints and broke my ring finger on my left hand in July.
What was the best thing you bought?
Engagement ring for my wife.
Whose behavior merited celebration?
American soldiers for their dedication to duty.
Whose behavior made you appalled and disgusted?
At the moment, Kofi Annan and Michael Moore come to mind immediately.
Where did most of your money go?
Wedding, bills and student loans.
What did you get really, really, really excited about?
Being married to my best friend.
What song will always remind you of 2004?
"Come Away With Me" by Norah Jones.
Compared to this time last year, are you (a) happier or sadder? (b) thinner or fatter? (c) richer or poorer?
Happier, 4 pounds fatter and a little bit richer.
What do you wish you'd done more of?
More exercise and studying/reading.
What do you wish you'd done less of?
Thinking/dwelling on the past.
Did you fall in love in 2004?
I was already in love heading into this past year, but I did grow to love my wife much more deeply.
How many one-night stands?
Absolutely none.
What was your favourite TV program?
A tie between 24 and The Amazing Race.
Does anyone hate you now that didn't hate you this time last year?
I can think of one person that might not like me too much.
Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year?
No.
What was the best book you read?
Didn't do much reading, but I liked "To Kill a Mockingbird" the best.
What was your greatest musical (re)discovery?
Ray Charles, James Taylor, Bebo Norman and Etta James.
What did you want and get?
I wanted to be married to my wife.
What did you want and not get?
Something that was beyond anyone else's control, but it is coming my way very soon.
What was your favorite film of this year?
I don't know. "Ray" was excellent. I enjoyed "I, Robot" and "The Incredibles". "The Passion of the Christ" was a movie I am glad a ton of people saw (including myself), but don't ever plan on owning it.
What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
I can't think of anything.
How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2004?
Same as always - indifferent. I don't care what people think of how I look. I would have to call it casual/relaxed.
What kept you sane?
Music, family and friends.
What political issue stirred you the most?
The election was almost consuming in all of its coverage, but the War in Iraq is also quite captivating. From a humanitarian standpoint, my focus has been riveted on Darfur in Sudan and remains so.
Who did you miss?
I miss a lot of my college friends. Sometimes I miss their hug or soft word. It's more of a momentary desire to reach out and hug them, when I cannot.
Who was the best new person you met?
My wife's cousin is pretty stinking cool, and so is her boyfriend. My nephew is the coolest "new" person though...
Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2004:
Some people not only see things differently, they sometimes don't see them at all.
Quote a song lyric that sums up your year:
"When you're in my arms and I feel you so close to me
All my wildest dreams come true
I need no soft lights to enchant me
If you'll only grant me the right To hold you ever so tight
And to feel in the night the nearness of you." - Norah Jones "The Nearness of You"
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