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2021 Year In Review [Caution: Long Post]
4 years ago
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This Just in to the YJE Breaking News Desk
Swandelle, The Ginormous Furry Planet of Grand Traysandor Miles E. Traysandor
2021 Year in Review
The Report Card is now In:
Personal Health = B- [80]
Nothing major of note to worry about in the health department.
Work = C [75]
The first few months of the year reeked of 2020. After the reopening, things rebounded enough that I can at least give this a passing grade.
Financial = C [75]
Like the work grade above, the first few months were touchy. But since that time and since a certain someone moved in (more on that later) money has stabilized enough to give it a passing grade.
Romance = B+ [88]
Well, the romance from last year turned into that person now lives with me. Things have been going well for the most part, with a few minor speed bumps.
Friendships = D- [61]
Not much changed in this category despite the great reopening.
Family = C- [72]
Things have been mostly fine between two families. I don't see much reason to change this grade right now, so I'll leave it as is.
Internet = B- [80]
Well, if you ignore all the drama and crap out there (Which I've largely been trying to stay out of the social media dumpster fires), it was another fine year on the Internet.
Psychological = B- [81]
The first half of the year was quite touchy. But much like the Money category, once things reopened and someone moved in things improved quite a bit.80+80
OVERALL = C [76]
There is a clear tale of two sides to the year. The first few months of the year are better left not spoken about. The rest of the year was somewhat of an improvement compared to the previous year. Though with how 2020 was that wasn't exactly a hard goal to overcome.
And now time for the year end Q and A session!
1 - Who was your 2021 Person of the Year:
Nina. If that wasn't fairly obvious
Honorable Mention goes to the folks of the Define Cycnical Telegram Channel Network.
2 - Favorite Moments of the year?
Mid-July, when Nina moved in
3 - Name one thing you never did before this year:
Had someone come live with me full time
4 - Least Favorite Moment:
Everything until the Great Reopening
5 - Best New Person You Met This Year:
I didn't really meet anyone new of note.
6 - Any Illness/Injuries this year?
Nope, nothing significant of note.
7 - Where was I when 2021 Began/Who were you with?
With Nina, celebrating on Animal Crossing.
8 - What did you do for your birthday/how old?
38 - Spent some of that time with Nina.
9 - Where will you be when 2021 ends?
I haven't decided that just yet.
10 - Did you keep your Keep New Years Resolutions?
Well I promised that it would be a better year than 2020 was. I'd say mission accomplished.
11 - Any resolutions for next year?
Someone wants me to take an arrow to the knee... We'll see how the year goes.
12-15- Fall in love/with who/do they know?
I mean there was no one new this year. Like mentioned before, Nina moved in with me and things have mostly been going well. If it keeps up, I know the road it will eventually lead down.
16 -17 Break up with someone / Still in love / regrets?
Nope, not this year.
18 - What was your Fashion Concept this year? Did it change?
Same as it's always been. Wear whatever I feel like or whatever's clean, except dresss clothes on the job. I see no reason to change it up, as I literally don't care for fashion trends.
19 - Make any New Friends this year?
Nope, not this year
20 - Fave New Friends?
Why should I pick favorites like that? XD
21 - Favorite Month?
July
22 - Did you travel internationally?
Nope, no passport and not nearly enough money for that.
23 - How many Different states did you travel to?
Three. NH, CT, and NY.
24 - Did you lose anyone close?
Not this year that I know of.
25 - Did anyone close give birth?
Not that I'm aware of anyways.
26 - Do you miss anyone?
<Insert here the long list of people I want to hang out with but never have the time or money to do so here, or they live too far away>
27 - Whose Behavior merited celebration?
I guess my own / Nina's for making the choice to move in together.
28 - Whose Behavior that made you appalled/depressed?
Anyone who intentionally spread C-19 - this includes any misinformation. Also anyone contributing to the social media dumpster fire, regardless of what form it takes.
29 - What things did you got excited for?
The Great Reopening, Nina moving in
30 - What did I want and get?
Well, isn't that obvious?
31 - Favorite 2021 Movie?
Encanto. At least I found it more interesting than the new Bond film.
32 - Favorite song from 2020:
(Remind me to relisten to the new DT album again)
33/34 - Concerts Attended/Favorite concert?
I did not go to any concerts this year.
35 - Best Musical Discovery of the year?
Nothing new of note this year besides an album released by a band I already followed for years. I liked it more than their previous album.
36 - TV show of the Year?
It's not a new TV show as I've been watching the entire series via Hulu, but Bob's Burgers.
37 - Best thing I bought this year?
A new matress to replace an old, lumpy, aging one.
38 - Book of the year?
I did not read any new books this year.
39 - Did you drink booze / do drugs a lot:
Nope. I rarely consume alcohol and I'm keeping it that way. I don't touch illegal drugs, and I only take over the counter stuff when necessary.
40 - Did you sleep with anyone?
Platonic - Nope
Romantic - Yup
Sexual - Yup
41 - Do anything you're ashamed of?
I can't think of any EPIC FAIL moments that I would go back and undo.
42 - Worst lie someone told you 2020:
"COVID will just go away once the lockdown is lifted"
43 - Did you treat anyone badly this year?
I never intentionally aim to treat anyone badly do to be honest.
44 - Anyone treat you badly?
Not really. I suppose work might count on some occasions, but -shrug-
45 - How much money did you spend 2021, Besides obligatory expenses (Rent/Bills/Groceries/Etc):
A decent amount. Had the couch and the mattress, and some stuff to help make Nina's life easier.
46 - Where did most of your money go?
(Individually in order from most to least) Rent, payroll taxes, bills, groceries, everything else
47 - Proudest moment 2021?
See also: Favorite Moment
48 - Hate anyone new?
Nope. I don't enjoy truly hating people.
49 - What kept you sane?
The Internet, Nina, and video games
50 - What celeb/public figure did you fancy the most?
*Shrugs* I don't pay attention to celebs or public figures.
51 - Political issue that stirred you the most:
I try to stay away from politics, but if I had to choose something, Governments doing shitty things and C-19 are still at the top of the list.
52 - Wish I'd done more of:
Seeing friends I knew from before C-19.
53 - Wish I'd done less of:
Paying Money on necessary things.
54 - How will/did you spend Christmas?
Probably the morning with Nina and maybe a quick Dad visit.
55 - Learn any Valuable Life Lesson(s)?
C-19 sucks. We do not speak about the previous President.
56 - Quote Song Lyrics that sum up the year:
Hiding, never showing its face
Feeding on irrational fear
Thoughts race at a fevrish pace
Soaring on a flight of ideas
Perched on its victim's shoulder
Whispering in its ear
Things that may never happen
Worries too much to bear
Invisible Monster
Always felt but never seen
Unwelcome presence refusing to leave
Song: Invisible Monster
Artist: Dream Theater
Album: A View From the Top of the World (2021)
57 - Thoughts about 2021:
It was a better year than 2020 - albeit that year set the bar relatively low. After the first few months things got progressively better. The rest of the year has been about the move in and sailing away from the near disaster that 2020 was and cleaning up the mess left behind.
58 - Plans for 2022:
Continue relationship building. Maybe take the next step beyond just having a girlfriend. It does seem like the worst of 2020's wrath is behind us for now. As long as there's no big shutdown again I should be okay.
Long Term Goal - Finding a more permanent place to settle down. For now I'll keep adding money to the rainy day war chest and see where it leads.
2021 Year in Review
The Report Card is now In:
Personal Health = B- [80]
Nothing major of note to worry about in the health department.
Work = C [75]
The first few months of the year reeked of 2020. After the reopening, things rebounded enough that I can at least give this a passing grade.
Financial = C [75]
Like the work grade above, the first few months were touchy. But since that time and since a certain someone moved in (more on that later) money has stabilized enough to give it a passing grade.
Romance = B+ [88]
Well, the romance from last year turned into that person now lives with me. Things have been going well for the most part, with a few minor speed bumps.
Friendships = D- [61]
Not much changed in this category despite the great reopening.
Family = C- [72]
Things have been mostly fine between two families. I don't see much reason to change this grade right now, so I'll leave it as is.
Internet = B- [80]
Well, if you ignore all the drama and crap out there (Which I've largely been trying to stay out of the social media dumpster fires), it was another fine year on the Internet.
Psychological = B- [81]
The first half of the year was quite touchy. But much like the Money category, once things reopened and someone moved in things improved quite a bit.80+80
OVERALL = C [76]
There is a clear tale of two sides to the year. The first few months of the year are better left not spoken about. The rest of the year was somewhat of an improvement compared to the previous year. Though with how 2020 was that wasn't exactly a hard goal to overcome.
And now time for the year end Q and A session!
1 - Who was your 2021 Person of the Year:
Nina. If that wasn't fairly obvious
Honorable Mention goes to the folks of the Define Cycnical Telegram Channel Network.
2 - Favorite Moments of the year?
Mid-July, when Nina moved in
3 - Name one thing you never did before this year:
Had someone come live with me full time
4 - Least Favorite Moment:
Everything until the Great Reopening
5 - Best New Person You Met This Year:
I didn't really meet anyone new of note.
6 - Any Illness/Injuries this year?
Nope, nothing significant of note.
7 - Where was I when 2021 Began/Who were you with?
With Nina, celebrating on Animal Crossing.
8 - What did you do for your birthday/how old?
38 - Spent some of that time with Nina.
9 - Where will you be when 2021 ends?
I haven't decided that just yet.
10 - Did you keep your Keep New Years Resolutions?
Well I promised that it would be a better year than 2020 was. I'd say mission accomplished.
11 - Any resolutions for next year?
Someone wants me to take an arrow to the knee... We'll see how the year goes.
12-15- Fall in love/with who/do they know?
I mean there was no one new this year. Like mentioned before, Nina moved in with me and things have mostly been going well. If it keeps up, I know the road it will eventually lead down.
16 -17 Break up with someone / Still in love / regrets?
Nope, not this year.
18 - What was your Fashion Concept this year? Did it change?
Same as it's always been. Wear whatever I feel like or whatever's clean, except dresss clothes on the job. I see no reason to change it up, as I literally don't care for fashion trends.
19 - Make any New Friends this year?
Nope, not this year
20 - Fave New Friends?
Why should I pick favorites like that? XD
21 - Favorite Month?
July
22 - Did you travel internationally?
Nope, no passport and not nearly enough money for that.
23 - How many Different states did you travel to?
Three. NH, CT, and NY.
24 - Did you lose anyone close?
Not this year that I know of.
25 - Did anyone close give birth?
Not that I'm aware of anyways.
26 - Do you miss anyone?
<Insert here the long list of people I want to hang out with but never have the time or money to do so here, or they live too far away>
27 - Whose Behavior merited celebration?
I guess my own / Nina's for making the choice to move in together.
28 - Whose Behavior that made you appalled/depressed?
Anyone who intentionally spread C-19 - this includes any misinformation. Also anyone contributing to the social media dumpster fire, regardless of what form it takes.
29 - What things did you got excited for?
The Great Reopening, Nina moving in
30 - What did I want and get?
Well, isn't that obvious?
31 - Favorite 2021 Movie?
Encanto. At least I found it more interesting than the new Bond film.
32 - Favorite song from 2020:
(Remind me to relisten to the new DT album again)
33/34 - Concerts Attended/Favorite concert?
I did not go to any concerts this year.
35 - Best Musical Discovery of the year?
Nothing new of note this year besides an album released by a band I already followed for years. I liked it more than their previous album.
36 - TV show of the Year?
It's not a new TV show as I've been watching the entire series via Hulu, but Bob's Burgers.
37 - Best thing I bought this year?
A new matress to replace an old, lumpy, aging one.
38 - Book of the year?
I did not read any new books this year.
39 - Did you drink booze / do drugs a lot:
Nope. I rarely consume alcohol and I'm keeping it that way. I don't touch illegal drugs, and I only take over the counter stuff when necessary.
40 - Did you sleep with anyone?
Platonic - Nope
Romantic - Yup
Sexual - Yup
41 - Do anything you're ashamed of?
I can't think of any EPIC FAIL moments that I would go back and undo.
42 - Worst lie someone told you 2020:
"COVID will just go away once the lockdown is lifted"
43 - Did you treat anyone badly this year?
I never intentionally aim to treat anyone badly do to be honest.
44 - Anyone treat you badly?
Not really. I suppose work might count on some occasions, but -shrug-
45 - How much money did you spend 2021, Besides obligatory expenses (Rent/Bills/Groceries/Etc):
A decent amount. Had the couch and the mattress, and some stuff to help make Nina's life easier.
46 - Where did most of your money go?
(Individually in order from most to least) Rent, payroll taxes, bills, groceries, everything else
47 - Proudest moment 2021?
See also: Favorite Moment
48 - Hate anyone new?
Nope. I don't enjoy truly hating people.
49 - What kept you sane?
The Internet, Nina, and video games
50 - What celeb/public figure did you fancy the most?
*Shrugs* I don't pay attention to celebs or public figures.
51 - Political issue that stirred you the most:
I try to stay away from politics, but if I had to choose something, Governments doing shitty things and C-19 are still at the top of the list.
52 - Wish I'd done more of:
Seeing friends I knew from before C-19.
53 - Wish I'd done less of:
Paying Money on necessary things.
54 - How will/did you spend Christmas?
Probably the morning with Nina and maybe a quick Dad visit.
55 - Learn any Valuable Life Lesson(s)?
C-19 sucks. We do not speak about the previous President.
56 - Quote Song Lyrics that sum up the year:
Hiding, never showing its face
Feeding on irrational fear
Thoughts race at a fevrish pace
Soaring on a flight of ideas
Perched on its victim's shoulder
Whispering in its ear
Things that may never happen
Worries too much to bear
Invisible Monster
Always felt but never seen
Unwelcome presence refusing to leave
Song: Invisible Monster
Artist: Dream Theater
Album: A View From the Top of the World (2021)
57 - Thoughts about 2021:
It was a better year than 2020 - albeit that year set the bar relatively low. After the first few months things got progressively better. The rest of the year has been about the move in and sailing away from the near disaster that 2020 was and cleaning up the mess left behind.
58 - Plans for 2022:
Continue relationship building. Maybe take the next step beyond just having a girlfriend. It does seem like the worst of 2020's wrath is behind us for now. As long as there's no big shutdown again I should be okay.
Long Term Goal - Finding a more permanent place to settle down. For now I'll keep adding money to the rainy day war chest and see where it leads.
