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2020 Year In Review [Caution: Long]
5 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
2020 Year in Review
The Report Card is now In:
Personal Health = B- [80]
Nothing major of note to worry about in the health department, though it's been a fair bit more stressful overall than last year was, for different reasons than usual.
Work = D- [60]
This year was significantly slower than previous years for obvious reasons. I'll go into more detail in the questions below.
Financial = D [63]
Money has been a lot tighter than previous years, mostly thanks to work being a lot slower. Unemployment has saved this grade from being a straight up F. The ship is staying afloat for now at least...
Romance = B- [81]
Of all the years for this grade to recieve a significant boost, it had to be 2020. Let's just say I wasn't expecting this one, yet here we are. I think I like the way things are heading, but we'll see what next year has to offer...
Friendships = D- [61]
With everyone in lockdown and social gatherings on hold for the forseeable future, it's no surprise that this grade suffered too.
Family = C- [72]
Things have improved in this department. I've been more active with my dad and I've met another family a couple times. It'll be interesting to see how things develop.
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 = C+ [77]
This year has been a bit of an up and down. Overall I'm holding steady, mainly in the hopes that we can resume some sense of normalcy once this whole disaster is over.
OVERALL = C- [71]
This was a crazy year, much different than anything I've seen in recent years. A lot of things have shifted in ways that no one could have predicted when the year started, and as a result the overall grade is a bit lower. About the only reason it wasn't worse was because Romance decided to butt in at the most unlikely of times.
And now time for the year end Q and A session!
1 - Who was your 2020 Person of the Year:
Nina - for reasons I'll get into soon enough.
Honorable Mention goes to the folks of the Define Cycnical Telegram Channel Network.
2 - Favorite Moments of the year?
October, when I was able to spend some time with Nina.
3 - Name one thing you never did before this year:
Buy a brand new car!
4 - Least Favorite Moment:
Pretty much the entire Spring of 2020
5 - Best New Person You Met This Year:
Nina.
6 - Any Illness/Injuries this year?
Nope, nothing significant of note.
7 - Where was I when 2020 Began/Who were you with?
At work with customers.
8 - What did you do for your birthday/how old?
37 - Didn't do anything of note this year.
9 - Where will you be when 2020 ends?
If I'm not working or with Nina then I'll be at home chilling out.
10 - Did you keep your Keep New Years Resolutions?
Yeah. I promised myself a newer car again and that happened.
11 - Any resolutions for next year?
To survive COVID and start digging out of the mess this last year or so has been.
12-15- Fall in love/with who/do they know?
Well, yeah... kinda by accident. In late August I posted a selfie. That led to being messaged by Nina. We talked a bunch then decided to meet up. Then met up again a week later, and the week after that and... well in mid October she became my new girlfriend.
16 -17 Break up with someone / Still in love / regrets?
Well, yeah I kinda did break up with someone if you want to call it that. I kind of realized that a relationship with someone who requires constant medical upkeep is not thee kind of situation I can put myself through and be successful in. We are still friends, but my last visit reminded me of why a serious relationship would not work out with that person.
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?
Well, one friend who kind of progressed to the next level beyond friiendship XD
20 - Fave New Friends?
Why should I pick favorites like that? XD
21 - Favorite Month?
October.
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, same as last year - NH is the obligatory permanent one, RI made a guest appearance, and I did a day out trip to Maine with customers.
24 - Did you lose anyone close?
Not close to me but both parents of my stepmom passed away during the year, mainly of old age related problems.
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, or are not taking visitors because of COVID>
27 - Whose Behavior merited celebration?
The American Voters for voting out Trump.
28 - Whose Behavior that made you appalled/depressed?
Anyone who intentionally spread COVID-19 - Fuck all of you. Rioters and anti-maskers. Donald Trump and his administration. Also anyone contributing to the social media dumpster fire, regardless of what form it takes.
29 - What things did you got excited for?
ANE, new car, seeing a new love interest.
30 - What did I want and get?
New car
31 - Favorite 2020 Movie?
<This answer intentionally left blank as I did not see any new movies this year>
32 - Favorite song from 2020:
*Shrug* No new music of noteworthiness this year.
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.
36 - TV show of the Year?
Nothing - I don't watch TV regularly anymore.
37 - Best thing I bought this year?
The car. Yes, it was more of a purchase of opportunity. But it got me out of an aging car when the timing was just right.
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 could count the number of alcoholic beverages I've consumed all year on one hand. I don't touch illegal drugs, and I only take over the counter stuff when necessary.
40 - Did you sleep with anyone?
Platonic - Room share with someone at ANE.
Romantic - A few times.
Sexual - Not this year.
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 2020:
ALL OF THE MONEY. Well... Okay, all of the money I had legal access to anyways.
46 - Where did most of your money go?
(Individually in order from most to least) New car and related expenses (taxes and fees), rent, payroll taxes, bills, groceries, everything else
47 - Proudest moment 2020?
See also: Favorite Moment
48 - Hate anyone new?
Nope. I don't enjoy truly hating people.
49 - What kept you sane?
The Internet, friends, 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:
*Insert Trump Joke Here* *Insert COVID-19 here*
52 - Wish I'd done more of:
Hang out with people, dating, sex
53 - Wish I'd done less of:
Sitting around. Paying Money on necessary things.
54 - How will/did you spend Christmas?
Spending a little bit of time with my Dad. We're expecting lots of rain so a trip up north will have to wait.
55 - Learn any Valuable Life Lesson(s)?
COVID sucks.
56 - Quote Song Lyrics that sum up your year:
What if someone said
Problems Lie Ahead
They've uncovered something highly controversial
The right to life is strong
Can't you see it's wrong
Human kind has reached a turning point
Poisoned for conflict at ground zero
Ready for a war
Do we look for our unearthly guide
Or the white coat heroes
Searching for a cure
Song: The Great Debate
Artist: Dream Theater
Album: Six Degrees of Inner Turbulence (2002)
57 - Thoughts about 2020:
What a shitty year for a lot of things. COVID has ground the economy to a screeching halt and right now everyone is more or less in survival mode, myself included. Our society was not built for such a thing and it shows. Though for me it wasn't all bad news - It resulted in a new car and a new girlfriend.
58 - Plans for 2021:
Primary objective - Survive COVID-19 and get back on my feet again. I'm guessing it will take most of 2021 for the smoke to clear from near disaster, but what things will look like when this mess finally gets cleaned up remains to be seen. I can only hope that we see some sort of return to normalcy.
Secondary objective - Work on relationship with Nina and see where that develops.
Long Term Goal - Finding a more permanent place to settle down. Let's just say my apartment has seen better days in overall general wear and tear.
2020 Year in Review
The Report Card is now In:
Personal Health = B- [80]
Nothing major of note to worry about in the health department, though it's been a fair bit more stressful overall than last year was, for different reasons than usual.
Work = D- [60]
This year was significantly slower than previous years for obvious reasons. I'll go into more detail in the questions below.
Financial = D [63]
Money has been a lot tighter than previous years, mostly thanks to work being a lot slower. Unemployment has saved this grade from being a straight up F. The ship is staying afloat for now at least...
Romance = B- [81]
Of all the years for this grade to recieve a significant boost, it had to be 2020. Let's just say I wasn't expecting this one, yet here we are. I think I like the way things are heading, but we'll see what next year has to offer...
Friendships = D- [61]
With everyone in lockdown and social gatherings on hold for the forseeable future, it's no surprise that this grade suffered too.
Family = C- [72]
Things have improved in this department. I've been more active with my dad and I've met another family a couple times. It'll be interesting to see how things develop.
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 = C+ [77]
This year has been a bit of an up and down. Overall I'm holding steady, mainly in the hopes that we can resume some sense of normalcy once this whole disaster is over.
OVERALL = C- [71]
This was a crazy year, much different than anything I've seen in recent years. A lot of things have shifted in ways that no one could have predicted when the year started, and as a result the overall grade is a bit lower. About the only reason it wasn't worse was because Romance decided to butt in at the most unlikely of times.
And now time for the year end Q and A session!
1 - Who was your 2020 Person of the Year:
Nina - for reasons I'll get into soon enough.
Honorable Mention goes to the folks of the Define Cycnical Telegram Channel Network.
2 - Favorite Moments of the year?
October, when I was able to spend some time with Nina.
3 - Name one thing you never did before this year:
Buy a brand new car!
4 - Least Favorite Moment:
Pretty much the entire Spring of 2020
5 - Best New Person You Met This Year:
Nina.
6 - Any Illness/Injuries this year?
Nope, nothing significant of note.
7 - Where was I when 2020 Began/Who were you with?
At work with customers.
8 - What did you do for your birthday/how old?
37 - Didn't do anything of note this year.
9 - Where will you be when 2020 ends?
If I'm not working or with Nina then I'll be at home chilling out.
10 - Did you keep your Keep New Years Resolutions?
Yeah. I promised myself a newer car again and that happened.
11 - Any resolutions for next year?
To survive COVID and start digging out of the mess this last year or so has been.
12-15- Fall in love/with who/do they know?
Well, yeah... kinda by accident. In late August I posted a selfie. That led to being messaged by Nina. We talked a bunch then decided to meet up. Then met up again a week later, and the week after that and... well in mid October she became my new girlfriend.
16 -17 Break up with someone / Still in love / regrets?
Well, yeah I kinda did break up with someone if you want to call it that. I kind of realized that a relationship with someone who requires constant medical upkeep is not thee kind of situation I can put myself through and be successful in. We are still friends, but my last visit reminded me of why a serious relationship would not work out with that person.
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?
Well, one friend who kind of progressed to the next level beyond friiendship XD
20 - Fave New Friends?
Why should I pick favorites like that? XD
21 - Favorite Month?
October.
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, same as last year - NH is the obligatory permanent one, RI made a guest appearance, and I did a day out trip to Maine with customers.
24 - Did you lose anyone close?
Not close to me but both parents of my stepmom passed away during the year, mainly of old age related problems.
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, or are not taking visitors because of COVID>
27 - Whose Behavior merited celebration?
The American Voters for voting out Trump.
28 - Whose Behavior that made you appalled/depressed?
Anyone who intentionally spread COVID-19 - Fuck all of you. Rioters and anti-maskers. Donald Trump and his administration. Also anyone contributing to the social media dumpster fire, regardless of what form it takes.
29 - What things did you got excited for?
ANE, new car, seeing a new love interest.
30 - What did I want and get?
New car
31 - Favorite 2020 Movie?
<This answer intentionally left blank as I did not see any new movies this year>
32 - Favorite song from 2020:
*Shrug* No new music of noteworthiness this year.
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.
36 - TV show of the Year?
Nothing - I don't watch TV regularly anymore.
37 - Best thing I bought this year?
The car. Yes, it was more of a purchase of opportunity. But it got me out of an aging car when the timing was just right.
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 could count the number of alcoholic beverages I've consumed all year on one hand. I don't touch illegal drugs, and I only take over the counter stuff when necessary.
40 - Did you sleep with anyone?
Platonic - Room share with someone at ANE.
Romantic - A few times.
Sexual - Not this year.
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 2020:
ALL OF THE MONEY. Well... Okay, all of the money I had legal access to anyways.
46 - Where did most of your money go?
(Individually in order from most to least) New car and related expenses (taxes and fees), rent, payroll taxes, bills, groceries, everything else
47 - Proudest moment 2020?
See also: Favorite Moment
48 - Hate anyone new?
Nope. I don't enjoy truly hating people.
49 - What kept you sane?
The Internet, friends, 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:
*Insert Trump Joke Here* *Insert COVID-19 here*
52 - Wish I'd done more of:
Hang out with people, dating, sex
53 - Wish I'd done less of:
Sitting around. Paying Money on necessary things.
54 - How will/did you spend Christmas?
Spending a little bit of time with my Dad. We're expecting lots of rain so a trip up north will have to wait.
55 - Learn any Valuable Life Lesson(s)?
COVID sucks.
56 - Quote Song Lyrics that sum up your year:
What if someone said
Problems Lie Ahead
They've uncovered something highly controversial
The right to life is strong
Can't you see it's wrong
Human kind has reached a turning point
Poisoned for conflict at ground zero
Ready for a war
Do we look for our unearthly guide
Or the white coat heroes
Searching for a cure
Song: The Great Debate
Artist: Dream Theater
Album: Six Degrees of Inner Turbulence (2002)
57 - Thoughts about 2020:
What a shitty year for a lot of things. COVID has ground the economy to a screeching halt and right now everyone is more or less in survival mode, myself included. Our society was not built for such a thing and it shows. Though for me it wasn't all bad news - It resulted in a new car and a new girlfriend.
58 - Plans for 2021:
Primary objective - Survive COVID-19 and get back on my feet again. I'm guessing it will take most of 2021 for the smoke to clear from near disaster, but what things will look like when this mess finally gets cleaned up remains to be seen. I can only hope that we see some sort of return to normalcy.
Secondary objective - Work on relationship with Nina and see where that develops.
Long Term Goal - Finding a more permanent place to settle down. Let's just say my apartment has seen better days in overall general wear and tear.
MrWolf
~mrwolf
*big hugs!* need to make my way out to ANE one of these days and finally meet you in person :)
Traysandor
~traysandor
OP
Yeah, next year isn't happening as a physical con because COVID, so we'll have to wait for 2022.
