2017 | Survey

I'm happy for the New Year. Even if it's just a mental thing, a fresh start is definitely needed. I want to put myself out there more this year. I went on a date on Thursday. I saw Max the security guard briefly yesterday, and I'm seeing him again tonight. I really want to ask him hang out. Maybe I'll get the courage. I'll probably write a more in depth blog about what I want to get out of this year, but for now, here's a survey reflecting on 2016!

What is the single best thing that happened in the past year?
Probably my last semester of college. It was a blast.

What is the most challenging thing that happened to you in 2016?
Not getting into graduate school.

What thing did you learn the most from 2016?
Life goes on and never give up.

What is the kindest thing you did in 2016?
Hmm maybe just being a lending ear for the people I crisis counsel.

Did you lose anyone close (i.e. family member) in 2016?
Yes, my aunt. I miss her tons.

Pick three words to describe 2016.
Quick, tough, eye-opening.

What did you do in 2016 that you never did before?
Actually went on dates.

Did you keep last year’s resolutions? What were they?
No.

Did you travel to any interesting places in 2016?
Not really.

What would you like to have in 2017 that you lacked in 2016?
A job in my field.

Do you even believe in new year’s resolutions? Why or why not?
Sure. I think it's great, even if only for a short time, to think about what you really want for yourself. They get broken, sure, but you can start over.

Do you believe that 2016 had an occurring theme for you? If so, which theme and why?
Really just never give up. I had some let downs, but I'm learning to not let them define me or hold me back.

Do you feel like 2016 went by too fast?
definitely.

Did you fall in love with any new artists during the year 2016? List them.
Shawn mendes
Probably others, but can't think of them right now.

Brag about two of your accomplishments in 2016.
I became an aunt/godmother and I graduated with my BS in biochemistry.

What is the best book you read this past year?
Me Before You.

What was your favorite movie this year?
Finding Dory.

Fill in the blank: In 2017 I will ____________.
Love myself.

If you could fly anywhere in the world in 2017, where would you go?
Ireland.

What was your biggest regret of 2016?
I wouldn't say I have any regrets.

Do you think you’ll be having a better 2017 than 2016?
I hope so.

Did you make any new friends this year? Lose any friends?
yes and yes.

What was the biggest adventure of last year?
Probably going to Pittsburgh.

Did you get cake on your birthday? Presents? What you wanted?
I know I was actually pretty down on my birthday this year.

How much did you change this year? What’s different about you?
I didn't change too much, really.

CONFESSIONS
Bold the statements that are true.
In the year 2016 I confess that I…

Kissed someone I never kissed before.
Did something I regret.
Painted a picture.
Dyed my hair.
Got a new haircut I thought I’d never get before.
Wrote a poem.
Graduated from High School.
Graduated from College.
Applied for Graduate School.
Ran a mile.
Ate much healthier.
Ended toxic friendships.
Gained a new friend.
Gained a new best friend.
Visited a foreign country.
Lied.
Had a fight with my parents.
Had a secret/kept a secret.
Realized my homosexuality.
Realized my bisexuality.
Realized my pansexuality.
Realized my asexuality.
Broke a promise.
Slept under the stars.
Stayed up until sunrise.
Pushed someone away.
Got in a fight.
Slept with someone other than my significant other.
Finally allowed myself to let go of my first love.
Actually allowed myself to fall in love.
Attended a party.
Got dumped.
Got a new piercing/tattoo.
Learned that I wasn’t cis gender.
Drank underage/used illegal substances.
Attended a concert.
Attended a musical.
Traveled to another city.
Broke someone’s heart.
Hiding something from someone.
Made someone’s day.
Cheated on a test/homework.
Physically cheated on my significant other.
Emotionally cheated on my significant other.
Found love.
Quit a job.
Got a new job.
Learned to hate someone I thought I never would.
Learned to be more patient.
Saw the supermoon.
Saw the meteor shower.

In 2016, did you…
Fall in love with someone that was just a friend?: No.
Make any new enemies?: No.
Accomplish anything?: Yes.
Make much money?: not too much.
Attend a wedding?: yes.
Attend a funeral?: Yes.
Get any new family members?: yes.
Get into a verbal fight?: no.
Get into a physical fight?: No.
Attend any sporting events?: yes.
Get arrested?: No.
Wreck your car?: No.
Make any big purchases?: no.
Learn anything?: A lot.
Dump your bf/gf?: -
Get dumped by your bf/gf?: -
Develop any new health problems?: No.
Start to resent something or someone that you used to like?: No.

In 2016, how many….
Different places did you work?: One.
Times did you go out drinking?: Too many to count.
Times did you smoke marijuana?: None.
Drugs did you take?: None.
Times did you go to the movies?: maybe three or four?
People did you make out with?: uhhhh, 6 or 7? 8? Something around there.
People asked you out?: three?
Times did you get your ass kicked?: none.
Crushes did you have?: a few.

In 2016, what was….
Your favorite day of the year?: August 7th, the day my niece was born.
Your favorite band?: not sure.
Your least favorite day of the year?: June 10th.
Your favorite song of the year?: too many.
Something that didn’t change at all this year?: a bunch.
Your favorite holiday?: Thanksgiving.

Misc. questions about 2016:
Were you in a hospital this year?: Not me, visited.
Were you in an ambulance this year?: No.
Did you make any big confessions in ‘16?: no.
What’s the best thing to happen to you this year? My niece.
Did you vote this year?: yes.
Was 2016 a great year, an average year or a bad year?: I'd say above average.