Since Pico did his already, time for...
GREG'S YEAR IN REVIEW
January:
Ran into my ex downtown while ringing in 2006. Made some resolutions. Celebrated a national championship in Austin with a few thousand of my closest friends. Woke up the next day and drove two hours to go to work with a hangover. Went back to Austin for a big rally, wherein I witnessed thousands of people yell and cheer upon the entrance of a steer. (I love this state.) Made "The Chronicles of Narnia" a date movie.
February:
Had a surprise Valentine's date (she would forget about this date months later). Saw my alma mater make news again, this time with a suspected ricin attack in a dorm laundry room. I do the only logical thing and go to Austin for the weekend.
March:
Give up sex and beer for Lent. Had another run-in with the ex. Got pre-approved for a mortgage. Saw a condo I kinda liked. Put in an offer. Had offer accepted. Began messing around with a Mormon girl. Tried out for "Jeopardy!" in the comfort of home.
April:
V quotes the wisdom of Diego from "Ice Age: The Meltdown" in order to save me from myself. Served my civic duty as a (potential) juror in a sexual assault case. Enjoyed Fiesta.
May:
Celebrate my 400th blog post. Raise money for cancer research by walking (and injuring my ankle). Turn 28. Close on the condo. Move. Talk with the ex.
June:
Hook up with a friend's friend. Get three hickeys in the process. Get a passport. Book plane tickets.
July:
Wake up on a Sunday morning in a tent in the Texas hill country, and go to sleep in a Hyatt in Alberta. Give one of my best friends a hug for the first time. Experience "Stampeding." Hike. Avoid bears. Gamble. Wear a cowboy hat. Square dance. See a friend of mine get married. See another friend's true colors at said wedding, thanks to an open bar.
August:
"Dated" a microbiologist. Went to L.A. Saw Bob Barker, Kathy Griffin, Heidi Klum, and Stockard Channing, the Pacific Ocean, my aunt, my friend, a Stephen Sondheim musical ("Into The Woods," in case you were wondering), and WAY too many billboards for "Snakes on a Plane."
September:
Started my first dating sabbatical. My dad was diagnosed with cancer.
October:
Experienced a bit of bad stuff with the whole anxiety thing. Accompanied my mom in a hospital waiting room. Ran away (literally) at the sight of my ex. (Starting to notice a theme, here?) Go to my high school reunion. Reconnect with my high school girlfriend.
November:
Began a new position at work. Saw the ugly side of the business.
December:
Company Christmas party, in which I displayed my dance moves. Found out about a crush someone had on me. Made out with said crusher.
Some real high points, and some obviously low points. All in all, I'd give this year a B+.
GREG'S YEAR IN REVIEW
January:
Ran into my ex downtown while ringing in 2006. Made some resolutions. Celebrated a national championship in Austin with a few thousand of my closest friends. Woke up the next day and drove two hours to go to work with a hangover. Went back to Austin for a big rally, wherein I witnessed thousands of people yell and cheer upon the entrance of a steer. (I love this state.) Made "The Chronicles of Narnia" a date movie.
February:
Had a surprise Valentine's date (she would forget about this date months later). Saw my alma mater make news again, this time with a suspected ricin attack in a dorm laundry room. I do the only logical thing and go to Austin for the weekend.
March:
Give up sex and beer for Lent. Had another run-in with the ex. Got pre-approved for a mortgage. Saw a condo I kinda liked. Put in an offer. Had offer accepted. Began messing around with a Mormon girl. Tried out for "Jeopardy!" in the comfort of home.
April:
V quotes the wisdom of Diego from "Ice Age: The Meltdown" in order to save me from myself. Served my civic duty as a (potential) juror in a sexual assault case. Enjoyed Fiesta.
May:
Celebrate my 400th blog post. Raise money for cancer research by walking (and injuring my ankle). Turn 28. Close on the condo. Move. Talk with the ex.
June:
Hook up with a friend's friend. Get three hickeys in the process. Get a passport. Book plane tickets.
July:
Wake up on a Sunday morning in a tent in the Texas hill country, and go to sleep in a Hyatt in Alberta. Give one of my best friends a hug for the first time. Experience "Stampeding." Hike. Avoid bears. Gamble. Wear a cowboy hat. Square dance. See a friend of mine get married. See another friend's true colors at said wedding, thanks to an open bar.
August:
"Dated" a microbiologist. Went to L.A. Saw Bob Barker, Kathy Griffin, Heidi Klum, and Stockard Channing, the Pacific Ocean, my aunt, my friend, a Stephen Sondheim musical ("Into The Woods," in case you were wondering), and WAY too many billboards for "Snakes on a Plane."
September:
Started my first dating sabbatical. My dad was diagnosed with cancer.
October:
Experienced a bit of bad stuff with the whole anxiety thing. Accompanied my mom in a hospital waiting room. Ran away (literally) at the sight of my ex. (Starting to notice a theme, here?) Go to my high school reunion. Reconnect with my high school girlfriend.
November:
Began a new position at work. Saw the ugly side of the business.
December:
Company Christmas party, in which I displayed my dance moves. Found out about a crush someone had on me. Made out with said crusher.
Some real high points, and some obviously low points. All in all, I'd give this year a B+.
