Best Friend of the year award goes to... the ones who have stood by me.

Funniest Friend of the year award goes to... 63hz. And Matz is pretty damn funny.

Most Loyal Friend of the year award goes to: Samantha. Ghey. Carissa. Clay. Koegel. Those crazy fuckers who made the trip down to Onalaska. That is fucking loyalty. And, as always, my brother stands tall.

Best Memory of year award goes to: Road trips with my brother. Octoberfest. The snow weekend is a good one.

Newest friend of the year award goes to: Alex, Pat, and Damon. Jackie and Tim.

1. Overall, have you had a good year? Yes. It's been ridiculously hard on many counts, but I've gotten some really good things out of it.

2. What has been your biggest achievement? Moving to Minneapolis.

3. Did you take any exams? Yep. Not a lot.

4. Have you had your birthday yet? Yep.

5. Have you been on vacation? Not this year.

6. Which was your favorite vacation? Well, the closest thing to a vacation I got was when I was in Duluth for Koegel's farewell... when we played Koob in the park all day long. Sigh.

7. Have you bought anything expensive? Rent. Tuition. That damn art kit.

8. Have you had a job? SCI.

9. Made any big decisions? Moving. School.

10. Lost a friend or loved one? My beautiful amazing Grandma died back in January.

11. Met anyone amazing? Absolutely. I'd be lost without Alex and Jackie this year.

12. Made new friends? Yes. I think we covered this.

13. Moved? Well Street to Humboldt Ave.

14. Had something surprising happen? I was surprised when Stoney Creek turned out to be the best decision I ever made.

15. Tried something new? Pretty much on a daily basis.

16. Been more happy or sad? It depends. I was very sad in Onalaska until I realized what mattered. I was very happy once I came to Minneapolis but am still grieving over what's happening in Onalaska.

17. Made any enemies? My nemesis stays the same.

18. What music will you remember from this year? Satellite Party. Loudon. Icky Thump. HANSON. Anything from Guitar Hero II. Winehouse. Springsteen.

19. What movies have you seen at the cinema this year? Not many. I saw "Spiderman 3" (worst movie of the year), "The Simpsons Movie," and "Across the Universe." That's it. Glen and I are seeing "Juno" next week, though, so add that to the list, and I've seen four movies in the theater this year. Who am I?

20. What was your best night out? Saturday night of Octoberfest. Hanson.

21. What was your worst night out? Friday night of Octoberfest.

22. Best Day? I had a lot of random good days in Onalaska with my mom. The official work outing to the baseball game was a great day.

23. Worst day? 9:35 in the morning on January 9th.

24. Best month? September. Half Onalaksa fun, half Minneapolis fun.

25. Worst month? January. Dark and troublesome times.

26. Was summer a good one? Yes.

27. Have you made better friends with anyone? Pat and I have been friends for a few years but we're definitely better friends now. People I see on a regular basis now.

28. Lost any friends? Lost the ones that don't matter. Found the ones that do.

29. How many people have you kissed in the year of 2007? Not enough.

32. Made any plans for next year? Just keep swimming.

33. How many hair colors have you had? A few.

34. Got pierced? God, no.

35. Got inked? Me + needles = not happening.

36. Changed your image? My image is me. I don't know.

37. Missed anyone? I missed so many people this year.

39. Know what you want in the future? Vaguely.

40. Regret anything? Nope. It all happens for a reason.