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What was the one thing you did in 2010 that made you happiest?
Managed to avoid the budget cuts in my school district to keep the job at the school where I was placed last year. ...Although that really has less to do with me and more to do with the way the district works.

So, I guess, another thing I had a hand in was helping cure my boycat's diabetes. Yes, cats can get diabetes. He was diagnosed in June, put on a special diabetic diet, and I was taught to give him insulin shots twice a day. This went on for 2 months, after which his blood sugar levels returned to normal and his diabetes went away. This is also fairly typical for cats, that diabetes will show up and then sometimes disappear after treatment. It can return, but so far my boycat has been doing fine, and the diabetes hasn't returned.

What was the one thing you did in 2010 that made you think "What the *#%^ was I thinking?"
Visiting my mom for christmas, after seeing her 4 weeks prior for Thanksgiving. Not good for my mental health.

What was your favorite item you purchased this year?
Currently, my new sofa. I've also just employed a private investigator to help me locate info on my birth parents. No matter what the result, I expect it will be money well spent.

What item do you regret wasting money on owning?
This may sound kind of stupid, but I bought one of those couch/floor cushions that's kind of like a mini-chair backrest. I bought it to use with my new couch, prior to purchasing the couch. And once I got the new couch home, I realized I didn't need the backrest cushion and it had been a complete waste of money. ...Could be worse, I suppose. :eyes:

Was there any missed opportunities this year? What was it?
Not finding any work over my summer break. It wasn't entirely my fault, since I was unaware there's a deadline to apply for summer work in my school district. No one told me anything, so I was completely clueless. Yeah. Way to go on the communication, there, bosses!

What was your favorite movie from 2010?
Hmm... probably Inception. Although The Social Network, Catfish, Black Swan, Harry Potter, and True Grit were all pretty damn awesome, too.

What was your favorite album from 2010?
School of Seven Bells, Disconnect From Desire.

Were you able to keep any of your New Years resolution from the beginning of the year? What was it?
I don't make resolutions.

If you could repeat 2010 again what is one thing you would have done differently?
Oh god, I wouldn't want to repeat this year again.

If you could pick the person to be "TIME Magazine's Person of the Year" who would you pick and why?
Lesley Kinzel, author of the Two Whole Cakes blog (formerly the Fatshionista! blog). Seconded only by Marianne Kirby, author of blog, The Rotund.