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2023 Year in Review (Caution: Long)
2 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 - 2023 Year in Review
Personal Health = B- [81]
I've noticed the first signs of aging. Other than that not much to report.
Work = B+ [88]
Things were certainly busier and more productive than last year, as the pandemic fades into memory, things have mostly adjusted to the new normal.
Financial = C- [72]
This year was definitely a little worse for wear overall, but a lot of that had to do with June and July, which we'll recover from soon enough lol... We spent a lot more this year compared to previous years.
Romance = A [95]
Yeah I got married and things have mostly been going well. Paying for the marriage and honeymoon took a notable toll on the financials, but we're managing.
Friendships = D+ [68]
I got to hang out with more friends this year, but not enough to significantly move the needle.
Family = C+ [78]
Good news and bad news here. I got to see the extended family again and even my mother, but bad news in that there were two deaths in the extended family this year, and everyone's still mostly splintered apart, but it's been better this year than at any point in the last few years.
Internet = C+ [77]
Things have been better for the most part, but I've also had a lot of my attention diverted to managing Real Life for obvious reasons. My Twitter account has now closed now that the end of the year is here and honestly I won't be missing that drama pit.
Psychological = B [85]
Well I got married and took my first real vacation in forever, so... yeah this grade gets a boost mostly from that.
OVERALL = B- [80]
Several grade boosts were just enough to edge this up a notch compared to previous years. Yeah most of it was from getting married but still, it was a better year than most in recent memory.
And now time for the year end Q and A session!
1 - Who was your 2023 Person of the Year:
My Best Man. Without his suggestion I would have never met my wife.
Honorable Mention goes to the folks of the Define Cycnical Telegram Channel Network.
2 - Favorite Moments of the year?
June 17. Followed closely by July 17-21.
3 - Name one thing you never did before this year:
Get married, lul
4 - Least Favorite Moment:
Israel vs. Hamas. Also Russia vs. Ukraine
5 - Best New Person You Met This Year:
Uhhh..... (This space intentionally left blank)
6 - Any Illness/Injuries this year?
Nothing significant of note.
7 - Where was I when 2023 Began/Who were you with?
Uhhh...... I don't remember lol
8 - What did you do for your birthday/how old?
40... Yup. Also I took the day off, played a lot of Sonic and had pizza for dinner. Yeah I think my younger self would have approved.
9 - Where will you be when 2023 ends?
I haven't decided that just yet.
10 - Did you keep your Keep New Years Resolutions?
I don't even remember what I promised lol
11 - Any resolutions for next year?
Decide what to do with my wife's car
12-17 - Romance questions
This category is officially retired now that I'm married, and I don't expect to revisit this one any time soon,
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?
June and 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?
NH, ME, and RI.
24 - Did you lose anyone close?
Not that close but two members of my extended family died. My aunt's long time husband from cancer and other old age health complications. My slightly older female cousin just died recently from cancer.
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?
Mine. For obvious reasons.
28 - Whose Behavior that made you appalled/depressed?
My wife's father for walking out on the family at the church.
29 - What things did you got excited for?
Wedding lol
30 - What did I want and get?
Well, isn't that obvious?
31 - Favorite 2023 Movie?
Super Mario Bros.
32 - Favorite song from 2023:
(This space intentionally left blank)
33/34 - Concerts Attended/Favorite concert?
Well I attended one this year in the Sonic Symphony World Tour, so I guess that wins by default.
35 - Best Musical Discovery of the year?
(This space intentionally left blank)
36 - TV show of the Year?
(This space intentionally left blank)
37 - Best thing I bought this year?
Everything related to the wedding and honeymoon
38 - Book of the year?
The book that my brother in law's wife gave us with honeymoon pictures in it.
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 2023:
(This space intentionally left blank)
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 and airport crap might count on some occasions, but -shrug-
45 - How much money did you spend, Besides obligatory expenses (Rent/Bills/Groceries/Etc):
Well the wedding and honeymoon together cost about $5000 out of pocket.
46 - Where did most of your money go?
(Individually in order from most to least) Rent, payroll taxes, bills, wedding/honeymoon, groceries, everything else
47 - Proudest moment 2022?
See also: Favorite Moment
48 - Hate anyone new?
Nope. I don't enjoy truly hating people.
49 - What kept you sane?
Telegram, Wife, 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:
Hamas vs. Israel, Russia vs. Ukraine.
52 - Wish I'd done more of:
Making money with less work
53 - Wish I'd done less of:
Paying Money on necessary things.
54 - How will/did you spend Christmas?
Probably the morning with Sweets. I'm gonna be stuck at work most of the afternoon/evening. Not ideal but when it's usually the slowest week of the year, you take what you can get.
55 - Learn any Valuable Life Lesson(s)?
Not really?
56 - Quote Song Lyrics that sum up the year:
There's a calm surrender
To the rush of day
When the heat of a rolling wind
Can be turned away
An enchanted moment
And it sees me though
It's enough for this restless warrior
Just to be with you
And can you feel the love tonight
It is where we are
It's enough for this wide-eyed wanderer
That we got this far
Song: Can You Feel the Love Tonight
Artist: Sir Elton John
Album: The Official "The Lion King" Animated Movie Soundtrack.
57 - Thoughts about 2023:
It has been a hectic, expensive year overall. For more than a few reasons. Some good but some bad also.
58 - Plans for 2024:
Gonna be low key for a while, saving up and cutting back on spending until after the winter ends. We may need to replace my wife's car but it's too early to say for sure what will happen with that. We'll know more once her Mom is back from Florida. Any plans beyond that are impossible to predict right now.
Personal Health = B- [81]
I've noticed the first signs of aging. Other than that not much to report.
Work = B+ [88]
Things were certainly busier and more productive than last year, as the pandemic fades into memory, things have mostly adjusted to the new normal.
Financial = C- [72]
This year was definitely a little worse for wear overall, but a lot of that had to do with June and July, which we'll recover from soon enough lol... We spent a lot more this year compared to previous years.
Romance = A [95]
Yeah I got married and things have mostly been going well. Paying for the marriage and honeymoon took a notable toll on the financials, but we're managing.
Friendships = D+ [68]
I got to hang out with more friends this year, but not enough to significantly move the needle.
Family = C+ [78]
Good news and bad news here. I got to see the extended family again and even my mother, but bad news in that there were two deaths in the extended family this year, and everyone's still mostly splintered apart, but it's been better this year than at any point in the last few years.
Internet = C+ [77]
Things have been better for the most part, but I've also had a lot of my attention diverted to managing Real Life for obvious reasons. My Twitter account has now closed now that the end of the year is here and honestly I won't be missing that drama pit.
Psychological = B [85]
Well I got married and took my first real vacation in forever, so... yeah this grade gets a boost mostly from that.
OVERALL = B- [80]
Several grade boosts were just enough to edge this up a notch compared to previous years. Yeah most of it was from getting married but still, it was a better year than most in recent memory.
And now time for the year end Q and A session!
1 - Who was your 2023 Person of the Year:
My Best Man. Without his suggestion I would have never met my wife.
Honorable Mention goes to the folks of the Define Cycnical Telegram Channel Network.
2 - Favorite Moments of the year?
June 17. Followed closely by July 17-21.
3 - Name one thing you never did before this year:
Get married, lul
4 - Least Favorite Moment:
Israel vs. Hamas. Also Russia vs. Ukraine
5 - Best New Person You Met This Year:
Uhhh..... (This space intentionally left blank)
6 - Any Illness/Injuries this year?
Nothing significant of note.
7 - Where was I when 2023 Began/Who were you with?
Uhhh...... I don't remember lol
8 - What did you do for your birthday/how old?
40... Yup. Also I took the day off, played a lot of Sonic and had pizza for dinner. Yeah I think my younger self would have approved.
9 - Where will you be when 2023 ends?
I haven't decided that just yet.
10 - Did you keep your Keep New Years Resolutions?
I don't even remember what I promised lol
11 - Any resolutions for next year?
Decide what to do with my wife's car
12-17 - Romance questions
This category is officially retired now that I'm married, and I don't expect to revisit this one any time soon,
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?
June and 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?
NH, ME, and RI.
24 - Did you lose anyone close?
Not that close but two members of my extended family died. My aunt's long time husband from cancer and other old age health complications. My slightly older female cousin just died recently from cancer.
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?
Mine. For obvious reasons.
28 - Whose Behavior that made you appalled/depressed?
My wife's father for walking out on the family at the church.
29 - What things did you got excited for?
Wedding lol
30 - What did I want and get?
Well, isn't that obvious?
31 - Favorite 2023 Movie?
Super Mario Bros.
32 - Favorite song from 2023:
(This space intentionally left blank)
33/34 - Concerts Attended/Favorite concert?
Well I attended one this year in the Sonic Symphony World Tour, so I guess that wins by default.
35 - Best Musical Discovery of the year?
(This space intentionally left blank)
36 - TV show of the Year?
(This space intentionally left blank)
37 - Best thing I bought this year?
Everything related to the wedding and honeymoon
38 - Book of the year?
The book that my brother in law's wife gave us with honeymoon pictures in it.
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 2023:
(This space intentionally left blank)
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 and airport crap might count on some occasions, but -shrug-
45 - How much money did you spend, Besides obligatory expenses (Rent/Bills/Groceries/Etc):
Well the wedding and honeymoon together cost about $5000 out of pocket.
46 - Where did most of your money go?
(Individually in order from most to least) Rent, payroll taxes, bills, wedding/honeymoon, groceries, everything else
47 - Proudest moment 2022?
See also: Favorite Moment
48 - Hate anyone new?
Nope. I don't enjoy truly hating people.
49 - What kept you sane?
Telegram, Wife, 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:
Hamas vs. Israel, Russia vs. Ukraine.
52 - Wish I'd done more of:
Making money with less work
53 - Wish I'd done less of:
Paying Money on necessary things.
54 - How will/did you spend Christmas?
Probably the morning with Sweets. I'm gonna be stuck at work most of the afternoon/evening. Not ideal but when it's usually the slowest week of the year, you take what you can get.
55 - Learn any Valuable Life Lesson(s)?
Not really?
56 - Quote Song Lyrics that sum up the year:
There's a calm surrender
To the rush of day
When the heat of a rolling wind
Can be turned away
An enchanted moment
And it sees me though
It's enough for this restless warrior
Just to be with you
And can you feel the love tonight
It is where we are
It's enough for this wide-eyed wanderer
That we got this far
Song: Can You Feel the Love Tonight
Artist: Sir Elton John
Album: The Official "The Lion King" Animated Movie Soundtrack.
57 - Thoughts about 2023:
It has been a hectic, expensive year overall. For more than a few reasons. Some good but some bad also.
58 - Plans for 2024:
Gonna be low key for a while, saving up and cutting back on spending until after the winter ends. We may need to replace my wife's car but it's too early to say for sure what will happen with that. We'll know more once her Mom is back from Florida. Any plans beyond that are impossible to predict right now.
