First sentence of first public post from each month of 2009:

January:
As you may know, I don't know a damn thing about new music.

February:
They're all Lutherans there.

March:
Why do I watch this show every Sunday?

April:
I don't know what the fuck is going on anymore!

May:
My legs hurt; someone rub them please.

June:
I AM LAUGHING SO HARD WTFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF

July:
Holy shit, it's July already?

August:
Why does everyone hate Midnite Vultures?

September:
I think I have an ear infection.

October:
Life keeps kicking my ass, over and over again.

November:
I am the best girlfriend ever!

December:
Uh oh.

It's almost the end.

What did you do in 2009 that you'd never done before?
I worked in a record store! I spent the night away from Jonas. And I became a single mom. Awesome.

Did you keep your new years' resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
I doubt I made any because I don't remember. And no, I won't make any because who cares?

Did anyone close to you give birth?
I don't think so? Remind me.

Did anyone close to you die?
I didn't go to any funerals if that's what you're asking.

What countries did you visit?
Not a damn one.

What would you like to have in 2009 that you lacked in 2010?
Perhaps a measure of financial stability. Or an education. You know, whatever.

What date(s) from 2009 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
July 14 - first date with Michael

What was your biggest achievement of the year?
I've never achieved anything in my life.

What was your biggest failure?
Every day I fail a little bit more.

Did you suffer illness or injury?
Yeah, I was sick almost all year! I am sick of being sick.

What was the best thing you bought?
Flight of the Conchords, Season One. Or maybe the tickets to see Gentlemen Broncos. I don't know.

Whose behavior merited celebration?
My boyfriend is pretty awesome. I think I'm getting better, too. And my friends have been great to me this year.

Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed?
He who shall remain nameless.

Where did most of your money go?
Bills, cigarettes, gas, food.

What did you get really, really, really excited about?
Getting together with Michael. I had a HUGE crush on him.

What songs will always remind you of 2009?
"Identity Theft" - Nellie McKay
"1000 Umbrellas" - XTC
"End Of The Line" - Roxy Music
"Bad Romance" - Lady GaGa

Compared to this time last year, are you...
i. happier or sadder? Happier, I'd say. Life is tough, but oh well.
ii. thinner or fatter? Thinner, most likely.
iii. richer or poorer? Poorer! Whenever I think I'm as poor as I could possibly be, I fall deeper into poverty. YEAH!

What do you wish you'd done more of?
Cleaning, probably. Sleeping, too. I didn't sleep much.

What do you wish you'd done less of?
Yelling, crying, hating myself.

How will you be spending Christmas?
Christmas Eve will just be Michael and me at my house. We will exchange gifts at midnight. Then Christmas Day, I'll get Jonas and the three of us will go to my grandma's house. Jonas will spend the night, and the next day will be spent with Michael's family. I'm pretty excited.

Did you fall in love in 2009?
I did.

What was your favorite TV program?
Battlestar Galactica. Oh, and GLEE!

Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year?
No, I have resentments, but I don't really hate anyone.

What was the best book you read?
Middlesex, maybe. Or NIXONLAND. Was that this year or last year?

What was your greatest musical discovery?
NELLIE MCKAY.

What did you want and get?
Michael.

What did you want and not get?
A steady job.

What was your favorite film of this year?
Gentlemen Broncos? I don't know.

What did you do on your birthday, and how old?
I worked on my birthday. I turned 24, and Michael brought me a cake. I think he came over that night and watched The Big Lebowski with me.

What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
If there's one thing this year was, it was satisfying. I am satisfied.

How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2009?
Skinny jeans, long shirt, red lipstick, chuck taylors.

What kept you sane?
Meetings. Michael. Talking to my friends on the phone.

Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
Nellie McKay! I love her!

What political issue stirred you the most?
Don't get me started!

Who did you miss?
Jonas. I don't see him as much as I used to.

Who was the best new person you met?
MICHAEL of course.

Was 2009 a good year for you?
It was an intense, difficult year but also full of joy. So yes, in the end, it was a good year.

What was your favorite moment of the year?
My lips are sealed.

What was your least favorite moment of the year?
Most of the first six months were pretty miserable.

Where were you when 2009 began?
Katie Kopin's house, playing Trivial Pursuit with THE PINK TACOS.

Who were you with?
That whole circle of friends.

Where will you be when 2009 ends?
Not sure exactly. Hopefully a party.

Who will you be with when 2009 ends?
Michael.

Did you break up with anyone in 2009?
Yes, I did.

Did you make any new friends in 2009?
Yeah, for sure!

Who are your favorite new friends?
I don't play favorites.

What was your favorite month of 2009?
Well, the whole summer was magical, pretty much. Fall was nice. October sucked. November was great. December is pretty great, too. So I don't know.

How many different states did you travel to in 2009?
None!

Did you lose anybody close to you in 2009?
In a way.

How many concerts did you see in 2009?
Michael and I went to see the Blueflowers a couple times.

Did you have a favorite concert in 2009?
It's hard to choose between two shows by the same band.

Did you drink a lot of alcohol in 2009?
No, I didn't drink ANY alcohol in 2009.

Did you do a lot of drugs in 2009?
No, I didn't do ANY drugs in 2009. Unless you count caffeine and nicotine, in which case, yes.

Did you do anything you are ashamed of this year?
Sort of.

What was the worst lie someone told you in 2009?
I've been lied to so often, it doesn't even phase me anymore.

Did you treat somebody badly in 2009?
Yes.

Did somebody treat you badly in 2009?
Oh, yes.

What was your proudest moment of 2009?
I don't think I've done much to be proud of this year.

What was your most embarrassing moment of 2009?
Ehhh.

If you could go back in time to any moment of 2009 and change something, what would it be?
I don't know. It all happened the way it was supposed to. I would have liked to have had the courage to kiss Michael on our first date, though.

What are your plans for 2010?
Find a job. Go to school. Be happy. Be in love. Be good to my son. Keep going. Grow up, just a little.