A decade in review…
The 2000s: A Decade in Review
*Think back to ten years ago on this month.
*Write truthful answers and ELABORATE. This makes it more interesting!
*It’s about personal changes. Have fun with it!
Then: December 1999
1. Age: 21
2. Romantic Status: Single, but still madly in love with my ex.
3. Occupation: University student/part time admin at Revenue Canada
4. Fun night out: Probably an evening at Zaphod’s or Icon. Not a lot of partying happening though.
5. My BFFs: Cristina, Laura, Olga
6. I spent way too much time: Browsing the internet
7. I spent not enough time: Can’t think of much, actually.
8. I wanted to be when I grew up: An author with a published book.
9. Biggest concern: Finishing school. Getting over the ex.
10. What my biggest concern should have been: Probably finishing school and getting a job.
11. Where did I live: Kent Towers. Best apartment ever. Super nice, great location.
12. Dumbest thing I did that year: Got mad at my friend Matt for no real reason and stopped talking to him.
13. If I could go back now and talk to myself I would say: Just wait. Everything will change, but enjoy all of this. Take more pictures.
14. Picture of myself then: No digital camera back then, and none of the few I have are scanned.
Now: December 2009
1. Age: 31
2. Romantic Status: Single.
3. Occupation: Acting manager at federal government department.
4. Fun night out: The lookout. A pub.
5. My BFFs: Harder to say now. My friendships aren’t of the same intensity. Plus I’ve gotten in some rather large fights with two of the people that would have previously been the answer to this question.
6. I spend way too much time: Browsing the internet. Some things never change.
7. I spend not enough time: Cleaning. Writing. Reading. Many other things.
8. I want to be when I grow up: An author with a published book 
9. Biggest concern: Finding a new job once this acting position ends.
10. What my biggest concern should be: My heath and well being.
11. Where do I live: Smack downtown Ottawa.
12. Dumbest thing I have done this year: Oh…let’s just I developed a crush on someone unavailable.
13. What I think I would say to myself in 10 years: Thanks for always listening to yourself, even though it sometimes takes a while to sink in.
14. Picture of me now: www.facebook.com/photo.php
Summary:
1. What do I miss most from 1999: Not much. Maybe Laura.
2. What do I miss least from 1999: Being in school.
3. What have I accomplished in 10 years that I am most proud of: I’ve built a life for myself with a good job, good friends, travel, arts and culture. It’s pretty well balanced.
4. What have I NOT accomplished in 10 years that I wish I had: Found that relationship. Written that book, even if unpublished.