1. What did you do in 2012 that you'd never done before?
-spit fire
-took acting business classes
-ate anteloupe
-danced on a party bus
-traveled for business, then diverted to see my aunt and took the sunset plane home
2. Did you keep your new year's resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
Last year
The main goals were to get enough sleep and work on theatre I'm proud of. Yes, I did that. I could always use more sleep and more great theatre. A highlight of living this value was walking out of a terrible audition- I knew immediately that this was not work I wanted to contribute to. I did five great shows this year and learned a lot in acting and voice classes.
Ongoing goals include moving and singing daily. I did a much better job of staying active- yoga twice weekly, dance twice weekly, walking twice weekly was a regular habit. I have not gotten into the regular habit of vocalizing, and I'd like to change that in 2013.
I also wanted to eat 5 servings of fruits and vegetables a day- that remains a goal. I don't meet it every day, but I'm doing better with it. I can do it if I just eat fruit, but I want to make sure at least two of those servings are dark green vegetables.
This year
I want to check in more with how I'm feeling- hanging out with friends should be a positive experience, doing art should be a loving experience. I want to lean into what feels good and right and build some critical distance away from patterns that feel less positive. I want to continue to move my body and train at my art, and I want to be outside more.
I also want to stop talking shit. There are times, sure, but it's a bad pattern that I do to get a laugh, and I talk shit to a wider audience than I should. There are people I can still complain & explain to, but those are a few close loved ones and not the world at large.
3. Did anyone close to you give birth?
A far away friend in California, a friend from camp in Massachusetts, and a second cousin in Seattle
4. Did anyone close to you die?
No, thank god.
5. What countries did you visit?
Just the US- but I went to the midwest twice
6. What would you like to have in 2013 that you lacked in 2012?
I'd like more fulfilling work. More joy, more laughter. I'd like to create more structure in my artistic career.
7. What date(s) from 2012 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
March- K's divorce party
July 6th- summer camping
10/29- Hurricane Sandy
November 2nd- business trip to MN
November 15th- winter camping
11/27- big haps
8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?
Working on five plays- Coriolanus, Two Gentlemen of Verona, What to Do in Case the Rapture Happens, Arts or Crafts, & Cymbeline
Making some new, good friends.
9. What was your biggest failure?
Transitioning to a more meaningful job. I sent out a few resumes, but not enough.
10. Did you suffer any illness or injury?
Currently dealing with the most wretched cold. It's terrible.
11. What was the best thing you bought?
I did really well with buying Christmas gifts this year- I made a lot of smiles and giddy connection. A cousin who is very reserved was using ALLCAPS and !!!s to show her glee. My grandma was grinning. I'm so glad I brought so much joy.
12. Whose behavior merited celebration?
Michael continues to be a wonderful partner and I am so grateful.
My brother is on a good path and I am proud of him.
A friend finally quit smoking.
Two friends, very much in love, just got engaged- and asked me to be in their wedding!
13. Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed?
Someone I interact with regularly has many of my worst qualities. It's always a shock to see that. It's a reminder to do better.
Someone who was fast becoming a close friend cut off contact after realizing I was still hanging out with their ex. That sucked.
14. Where did most of your money go?
Trips to the city- to see shows, meet friends, build career
15. What did you get really, really, really excited about?
All of the shows I was doing, it was wonderful to be in such a joyous cycle of production
16. What song will always remind you of 2012?
Some Nights- fun.
End of the World Party- Medeski, Martin & Wood
17. Compared to this time last year, are you:
happier or sadder? happier
healthier or sicker? sicker, but it's temporary
richer or poorer? richer- until we buy this house
18. What do you wish you'd done more of?
More structured career planning.
19. What do you wish you'd done less of?
Hanging out with people who don't make me feel good
Talking shit to get laughs
20. How will you be spending Christmas?
Christmas was spent in the family tradition, as it is every year. We had a second Christmas the weekend after when my brother got off work.
I also had a lovely Solstice party.
22. Did you fall in love in 2012?
I continue to be rapt for Michael. I am so glad we are building such a strong love. He is wonderful. One day when I was home sick he made coffee cake and bread and soup and then cleaned up. One day I came home from work to find that he had built me a bookcase. And he's good for snuggling.
23. How many one-night stands?
zip
24. What was your favorite TV program?
Mad Men, How I Met Your Mother, Modern Family & Mindy Project [alliteration unintentional]
25. Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year?
There are people who I no longer call, but there's no real hatred
26. What was the best book you read?
Wild, by Cheryl Strayed
27. What was your greatest musical discovery?
spotify. Cee-Lo Green's Christmas album
28. What did you want and get?
happy marriage, adventures, money to be generous with, better relationships with family, opportunities to perform with people I care about, vocal training, acting training, yoga at work, a real Christmas tree, good friends,
29. What did you want and not get?
a self-sustaining career in the theatre. this is an ongoing challenge. my goal this year is to embrace the things I love about it, and to show my love through my work and preparation.
30. What was your favorite film of this year?
Friends with Kids. I love Jennifer Westfeldt.
31. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
This year I turned 27. M rented a limo and we drank pink champagne and then saw Book of Mormon. The next day, we had a costume party at home with all kinds of fun fall activities- including bobbing for apples tournament. It was giddy and delightful.
32. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
More ongoing structure for a theatre career.
33. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2012?
Colorful classics with whimsical accessories. Doing a better job of dressing well.
34. What kept you sane?
the internet at work. iced coffee. walking like thunder. tumblrs: my married friends, fairytalesfor20somethings, animals talking in allcaps,
35. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
Continue to crush on Russell Brand.
Strove to avoid favoriting all of Uncle Rush's tweets.
36. What political issue stirred you the most?
the election
37. Who did you miss?
my aunt roe. she was such a force for joy. I continue to think about her often.
38. Who was the best new person you met?
jdw is one of the sweetest people I've ever known. I hope our friendship continues for a long while.
39. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2012:
trust your feelings when deciding what to do.
40. Quote a song lyric that sums up your year:
write a song about your dream of horses
