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New Year's Meme: A Year in Review
16 years ago
Just browsing over stuff, I decided to steal this journal question thingy from 
hero who has also stolen it apparently. XD
So, here goes...
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1. What did you do in 2008 that you'd never done before?
• Tried various methods of printmaking (linocuts, drypoint, screen printing, woodcuts)
• Showed visiting students from Korea what the American lifestyle is all about
• Got together with a group of friends who share an interest in the furry fandom
• Danced classy dances from the roaring 20's
2. Did you keep your new years' resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
• Last year's: NOTHING!!! So, I didn't necessarily fail!
• New year's resolutions:
- Probably do more furry artwork, since people tend to get impatient
- Try to let things slide a little more; not losing my cool in certain situations
3. How will you be spending New Year's Eve?
• At home with my family, as we sip some sparkling grape juice, remembering the times we had in 2008
4. Did anyone close to you die?
• Not close to me. But relatives of my close friends have...
5. What countries did you visit?
• I didn't do much traveling this year, especially outside of the country!
6. What would you like to have in 2009 that you lacked in 2008?
• More inspiration to do some pieces that are in no means similar to one another
7. What date from 2008 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
• August something - the day that a friend (that I kinda knew from a math class from the previous school year) asked if I was a furry. Since then, with that common ground, Danny (Pyro) and I have become good friends.
8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?
• Another year avoiding getting a real job! XD
• Becoming one of four people to get an A in AP Art Portfolio
• Helping my buddy out with his fursuit by refoaming it. It turned out pretty decent...
9. What was your biggest failure?
• Making deadlines for artwork I was supposed to do for people. That's one of the reasons I only did a handful of trades this year.
• Making an abundance of cute artwork for people to view
• Not getting even an honorable mention in any of the art contests I entered
10. Did you suffer illness or injury?
• Not really. There were a few days with a nasty fever...
11. What was the best thing you bought?
• A whole bunch of art supplies (Paints, brushes, easels, Prismacolor markers)
12. Where did most of your money go?
• Into my hobby of collecting Nascar diecast cars. This year's investments are probably nearing $1000 or so. I wish I didn't use my money like that.
• Into my art hobby with supplies n' stuff
13. What song will always remind you of 2008?
• Grace Kelly by Mika. In January, me and my friend, Ashley, obsessively listened to Mika's "Life in Cartoon Motion" album. It would've driven anyone (but us) insane!
14. What do you wish you'd done more of?
• Spent more time online, catching up with some of my friends. There were times I'd be gone for a week or two, only to be busy when I returned.
• Worked to finish half of the sketches I drew. Most of my drawings this year never had any color, which is an abnormality.
15. What do you wish you'd done less of?
• Staying up late (such as 2am) on most school nights. I can function on five hours of sleep, but four can take a hit on one's academics and patience.
16. What was your favorite TV program?
• Meh, basically whatever the History or Discovery channels can dish out. I like all that interesting nerdy stuff, especially history. XD
17. Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year?
• It takes something very big to make me hate some one. I always said that "hate" was a powerful word. Now, I have lost respect for people, but no one in particular can be targeted here.
18. What was the best book you read?
• Wow...I hardly ever read anything! I'll tell you what book sucked though...The Scarlet Letter!
Curse you Nathaniel Hawthorne!!!
On the contrary, the best book I read this year was The Great Gatsby
19. What was your greatest musical discovery?
• I always liked Big Band/Jazz, and this was the year that I went out and bought a ton of CDs relating to that genre. Since then, it has become my favorite style of music.
20. What was your favorite film of this year?
• I don't like going to movies, and as result, I haven't seen many.
With how little I saw, I would say Bolt was a good movie...if Disney hadn't recycled those same plots over and over. The theme of "You can be a hero without powers" was tied into a Homeward Bound kinda situation. I poke fun at it, so funny is a good thing! XD
21. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
• I turned 17
• I decided not to have a separate party with my friends, but instead, I just had a dinner with my family, and that was good enough for me.
22. What kept you sane?
• My close friends Steve, Joey, and Ashley. I have to thank them for a lot!
• Nascar races on the weekends...to help soothe my mind for difficult Mondays at school
• Music...to equally soothe my mind at any given time
23. Who did you miss?
• My sister. Even if she carried a tension in the air around her, having her away at college so much does make me miss her. She tried to be home every other week, so I'm thankful for that.
• My friend Ashley. We spent a lot of time together earlier in the year, but when she graduated, she went to a college far away. Even on breaks, I rarely get to see her.
24. Who was the best new person you met?
• Well, I met him the year before, but I first got to know him this year. Danny and I have become close friends, and we're the craziest bunch you'll ever see. XD
25. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2008:
(nothing that I would not already have known before, but some things were very present this year)
• I learned that true friends wont ever leave you behind. Through the thick and the thin, they will always be there for you when you need them most.
And I added some artwork related questions...
1. [Art] What was your favourite picture you drew in 2008?
• Probably the Lollipop picture. As I said, me and Ashley would listen to Mika's album all the time, so it reminds me of those silly time. Plus, Ashley is the proud owner of the actual piece, and there's nothing like making gifts for friends.
2. [Art] What picture did you get the most feedback on?
• Pfft! I don't know! I don't call "Oh, how cute" to be feedback. I probably get most feedback on my pieces for AP Portfolio. Those pieces, though, are posted on my DA page, since they're not furry in the slightest.
3. [Art] How many pictures did you draw in 2008?
• Including sketches and the stuff I did in art class, it has to be up near 100...
4. [Art] What was the biggest picture you drew?
• Biggest? Hah, that's definitely from AP Portfolio.
It was probably the abstract painting I did of a fox...which I think was some 24 inches at the height. I'm planning on making more of them for other animals.
5. [Art] What was the smallest picture you drew?
• Oh jeez! The furry sketches I do that make it to become actual finished pieces can be as small as 5 inches or so. I usually draw a lot bigger than that.
6. [Art] What projects you planned did you finish?
• It's still in the works, but my series of twelve pieces in AP Portfolio is coming along perfectly! I am very proud of what it has to show.
7. [Art] What projects you planned you did not finish?
• I planned to draw a group picture of all of my characters, but it never found its way onto paper.
• I planned to paint the bow of the rusted Titanic, but after failing, I gave up.
8. [Art] Your personal achievement concerning your art?
• Well, considering I was one of four who got an A in my AP Art class, I think I was doing something right this past semester in art. My skills for traditional art have improved greatly!
• A few students I didn't even know pulled me aside in the hallways to compliment me on the artwork I had in the art show. That was very awkward to get that out of nowhere...and more so to be called by name!
9. [Art] What could you have done better / done more of?
• Spending some quality time with my acrylics instead of rushing into things
• Doing more art trades or pieces for friends
• Drawing more cutesy things for people to spazz over
10. [Art] Any plans for next year?
• Spend more time talking to my online friends in a quality manner. I feel bad having them wanting to talk to me when I'm busy with stuff.
• Draw more furry art with a bigger variety of poses, especially ones that are not solos.
• Keep up my grades in all my classes, hopefully and partly, because I go to sleep earlier than 2am on school nights.
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There you go! ^^
hero who has also stolen it apparently. XDSo, here goes...
_________________________________________________________
1. What did you do in 2008 that you'd never done before?
• Tried various methods of printmaking (linocuts, drypoint, screen printing, woodcuts)
• Showed visiting students from Korea what the American lifestyle is all about
• Got together with a group of friends who share an interest in the furry fandom
• Danced classy dances from the roaring 20's
2. Did you keep your new years' resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
• Last year's: NOTHING!!! So, I didn't necessarily fail!
• New year's resolutions:
- Probably do more furry artwork, since people tend to get impatient
- Try to let things slide a little more; not losing my cool in certain situations
3. How will you be spending New Year's Eve?
• At home with my family, as we sip some sparkling grape juice, remembering the times we had in 2008
4. Did anyone close to you die?
• Not close to me. But relatives of my close friends have...
5. What countries did you visit?
• I didn't do much traveling this year, especially outside of the country!
6. What would you like to have in 2009 that you lacked in 2008?
• More inspiration to do some pieces that are in no means similar to one another
7. What date from 2008 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
• August something - the day that a friend (that I kinda knew from a math class from the previous school year) asked if I was a furry. Since then, with that common ground, Danny (Pyro) and I have become good friends.
8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?
• Another year avoiding getting a real job! XD
• Becoming one of four people to get an A in AP Art Portfolio
• Helping my buddy out with his fursuit by refoaming it. It turned out pretty decent...
9. What was your biggest failure?
• Making deadlines for artwork I was supposed to do for people. That's one of the reasons I only did a handful of trades this year.
• Making an abundance of cute artwork for people to view
• Not getting even an honorable mention in any of the art contests I entered
10. Did you suffer illness or injury?
• Not really. There were a few days with a nasty fever...
11. What was the best thing you bought?
• A whole bunch of art supplies (Paints, brushes, easels, Prismacolor markers)
12. Where did most of your money go?
• Into my hobby of collecting Nascar diecast cars. This year's investments are probably nearing $1000 or so. I wish I didn't use my money like that.
• Into my art hobby with supplies n' stuff
13. What song will always remind you of 2008?
• Grace Kelly by Mika. In January, me and my friend, Ashley, obsessively listened to Mika's "Life in Cartoon Motion" album. It would've driven anyone (but us) insane!
14. What do you wish you'd done more of?
• Spent more time online, catching up with some of my friends. There were times I'd be gone for a week or two, only to be busy when I returned.
• Worked to finish half of the sketches I drew. Most of my drawings this year never had any color, which is an abnormality.
15. What do you wish you'd done less of?
• Staying up late (such as 2am) on most school nights. I can function on five hours of sleep, but four can take a hit on one's academics and patience.
16. What was your favorite TV program?
• Meh, basically whatever the History or Discovery channels can dish out. I like all that interesting nerdy stuff, especially history. XD
17. Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year?
• It takes something very big to make me hate some one. I always said that "hate" was a powerful word. Now, I have lost respect for people, but no one in particular can be targeted here.
18. What was the best book you read?
• Wow...I hardly ever read anything! I'll tell you what book sucked though...The Scarlet Letter!
Curse you Nathaniel Hawthorne!!!
On the contrary, the best book I read this year was The Great Gatsby
19. What was your greatest musical discovery?
• I always liked Big Band/Jazz, and this was the year that I went out and bought a ton of CDs relating to that genre. Since then, it has become my favorite style of music.
20. What was your favorite film of this year?
• I don't like going to movies, and as result, I haven't seen many.
With how little I saw, I would say Bolt was a good movie...if Disney hadn't recycled those same plots over and over. The theme of "You can be a hero without powers" was tied into a Homeward Bound kinda situation. I poke fun at it, so funny is a good thing! XD
21. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
• I turned 17
• I decided not to have a separate party with my friends, but instead, I just had a dinner with my family, and that was good enough for me.
22. What kept you sane?
• My close friends Steve, Joey, and Ashley. I have to thank them for a lot!
• Nascar races on the weekends...to help soothe my mind for difficult Mondays at school
• Music...to equally soothe my mind at any given time
23. Who did you miss?
• My sister. Even if she carried a tension in the air around her, having her away at college so much does make me miss her. She tried to be home every other week, so I'm thankful for that.
• My friend Ashley. We spent a lot of time together earlier in the year, but when she graduated, she went to a college far away. Even on breaks, I rarely get to see her.
24. Who was the best new person you met?
• Well, I met him the year before, but I first got to know him this year. Danny and I have become close friends, and we're the craziest bunch you'll ever see. XD
25. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2008:
(nothing that I would not already have known before, but some things were very present this year)
• I learned that true friends wont ever leave you behind. Through the thick and the thin, they will always be there for you when you need them most.
And I added some artwork related questions...
1. [Art] What was your favourite picture you drew in 2008?
• Probably the Lollipop picture. As I said, me and Ashley would listen to Mika's album all the time, so it reminds me of those silly time. Plus, Ashley is the proud owner of the actual piece, and there's nothing like making gifts for friends.
2. [Art] What picture did you get the most feedback on?
• Pfft! I don't know! I don't call "Oh, how cute" to be feedback. I probably get most feedback on my pieces for AP Portfolio. Those pieces, though, are posted on my DA page, since they're not furry in the slightest.
3. [Art] How many pictures did you draw in 2008?
• Including sketches and the stuff I did in art class, it has to be up near 100...
4. [Art] What was the biggest picture you drew?
• Biggest? Hah, that's definitely from AP Portfolio.
It was probably the abstract painting I did of a fox...which I think was some 24 inches at the height. I'm planning on making more of them for other animals.
5. [Art] What was the smallest picture you drew?
• Oh jeez! The furry sketches I do that make it to become actual finished pieces can be as small as 5 inches or so. I usually draw a lot bigger than that.
6. [Art] What projects you planned did you finish?
• It's still in the works, but my series of twelve pieces in AP Portfolio is coming along perfectly! I am very proud of what it has to show.
7. [Art] What projects you planned you did not finish?
• I planned to draw a group picture of all of my characters, but it never found its way onto paper.
• I planned to paint the bow of the rusted Titanic, but after failing, I gave up.
8. [Art] Your personal achievement concerning your art?
• Well, considering I was one of four who got an A in my AP Art class, I think I was doing something right this past semester in art. My skills for traditional art have improved greatly!
• A few students I didn't even know pulled me aside in the hallways to compliment me on the artwork I had in the art show. That was very awkward to get that out of nowhere...and more so to be called by name!
9. [Art] What could you have done better / done more of?
• Spending some quality time with my acrylics instead of rushing into things
• Doing more art trades or pieces for friends
• Drawing more cutesy things for people to spazz over
10. [Art] Any plans for next year?
• Spend more time talking to my online friends in a quality manner. I feel bad having them wanting to talk to me when I'm busy with stuff.
• Draw more furry art with a bigger variety of poses, especially ones that are not solos.
• Keep up my grades in all my classes, hopefully and partly, because I go to sleep earlier than 2am on school nights.
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There you go! ^^
countflatula1337
~countflatula1337
I shall have to do this as well. And I must say, you have definitely improved this year :3 I still need to get my hands dirty and try to paint something with acrylics, although I'm not sure what to paint or where to paint it.
