You and me could write a bad romance

Thu, 31 Dec 2009 00:03:20 GMT

This year is coming to an end and that very soon! Therefore I thought it appropriate to take a look back at the year 2009 and this decade, cuz this NYE won't just be the end of an year as much as the end of a whole decade; "the 00's". As much as I would love to make a chronological look back, I won't be able to as my memory fails me... However, as my memory isn't that bad and I can remember some things that has happened to me during the last ten years, I'll write 'em down as I recollect them. Whatever I can remember from this year, will be posted under it's own heading.

With no further ado I present to you my look back at 2000-2009:

2009 (specifically):
Been on quite a lot of dates with some not that interesting guys, but they paid dinner, and a girl's gotta eat right? Besides, it's a great self-confidence boost to be asked out.
Limped around the Christmas three a week ago and is going to spend NYE with (most likely) a broken rib. (Courtesy of riding your bike on 1] a snowy, icy day (the leg) & 2] not paying attention while on your bike and therefore crash into a parked van (the rib))
Lost the last of my grandparents; my grandma whom I was really close to, she was one of the most important people in my existence. I still miss her a little (sometimes a lot) everyday and probably will for the rest of my life.
Had a battle with an eating disorder. I DO NOT like that word, or that I can put it in a sentence relating to me, but looking back I guess that's what is was.
Been evacuated by the police when my school received a call that a former student was going to blow himself and the school we were in up.
Tried to be more open, fun at social gatherings. I don't have to be the cute girl sitting in the corner, it's much more fun to act a little crazy.
I've been travelling a lot during the summer; England (London, baby!), Spain, France, Sweden.
Made a new friend whom I now consider to be one of my best, and probably closest.
I got a letter promising me I will start my studies next summer.
Got a nice job I'm very happy about after spending months job hunting.
I've really made an effort to get a better relationship with my sister. Most of the time we get a long better than ever... sometimes I hate her.
I'm busy restoring my grandma's old apartment where I'll be living and later on my sister as well (which is why we really need to work on this relationship thing, otherwise we'll definitely end up hating, if not each other, then our living situation.) It's a lot of really hard work and right now the place couldn't be more torn up, but I'm sure it's going to be nice and I'm very excited about getting my own place!
Discovered House MD and Lisa E. both of whom I'm now obsessed with.
Probably a small thing when seen in the big picture, but I just have to acknowledge my love for my iPhone. I just love that little sucker!

I think, all in all, 2009 has been an alright year for me. It started in the lows where I was quite depressed but as I got better so did the year. I won't say I end on a high "high", but I'm a lot more happy than when the year started and I that means SO MUCH to me!

The decade:
Had a blast in and graduated from high school, my highest "academic degree" yet.
First time travelling abroad by myself.
First time in the US (yay!)
Living abroad by myself for 10 weeks.
Lost six immediate family members.
Got my first job (and a lot more to follow)
Found out one of my best friends was back stabbing and spreading rumours about me. We didn't speak for a long time, and even though I occasionally see him today, it still hurts like hell to think he could do that. I have never in my life been more angered and hurt.
Got my first real kiss(es) from a friend at a party.
Had sex for the first time.
Started wondering if I'm into guys or gals. Am still wondering but has, for now, reached the conclusion that I probably like both, but lean towards guys.
Truly discovered the Internet and all its blessing. Oh, the amount of TIME I've spend online!
During the last four years we've got five new kids in the family, which now means I'm not one of the youngest, I'm more one of the cool, fun younger grown-ups. Even though in the beginning it created a little jealousy from my part I think I actually quite like it.
I'm legally an adult.
I fell in love for the first and - until now - only time. It was fantastic at times and it sucked hardcore at other times.
Got drunk for the first time.
Started getting some issues with food and my appearance.
My depression started sneaking in on me. I've spent a good part of a year feeling miserable.
I've had so much education "stress". I didn't know what I wanted to study. Didn't feel like I had a calling and when I finally found sometime I got turned down.
Got my driver's license!
I've been evacuated from the wild fires in California.
Five of my friends' mom or dad have died. This is too soon! We are the same age, this is just not right!
Discovered a lot of great series to follow (some more loosely than others): FRIENDS, Dr. Quinn Medicine Woman (don't judge - she and Sully had GREAT hair), LOST, Desperate Housewives, House.
OMG, Harry Potter! Harry Potter! Best.books.ever! Yes, I love those books - not so much the films - I wouldn't categorize myself as a typical "nerd" (e.g. I would never dress up, but love the people that do), but you could have found me waiting in line at midnight when the last books were published, just saying.
Been to New York City! Love that place, I'm definitely going back some day, hopefully sooner rather than later.
Saw some different therapist. None of them really helped a lot, they just cost me a lot of money.

I'll get a cake

You and me could write a bad romance