Another Layer

40 Questions for '25

  1. What did you do this year that you’d never done before?

I moved into my own house, I began living with my boyfriend, I saw my first real concert / festival, I saw LANA DEL REY!!!, I started a new big-girl job, I graduated college!

  1. Did you keep your new year's resolutions?

I don't remember making resolutions for 2025 because I was in such a slump from 2024.

  1. Did anyone close to you give birth?

No.

  1. Did anyone close to you die?

Thankfully, no.

  1. What cities/states/countries did you visit?

I didn't do much traveling in 2025, but I did visit Madison, Wisconsin with my lover and a string of other small towns I'd never been to (Mineral Point, etc.)

  1. What would you like to have next year that you lacked this year?

Understanding and peace.

  1. What date(s) from this year will remain etched upon your memory, and why?

June 1 was our first "official" day in our house! August 3 when I saw Lana.

  1. What was your biggest achievement of the year?

My biggest achievement of 2025 was moving into a house with my partner because I was able to break free from a situation that was depleting my mental health and actually begin freely growing.

  1. What was your biggest failure?

My relationship with my partner in many ways; however, also in many ways my biggest growth.

  1. What other hardships did you face?

Nothing essential enough to focus on!

  1. Did you suffer illness or injury?

I was terribly sick, along with J near the beginning of the year. (I think we had a bad variant of influenza) It was CRAZY.

  1. What was the best thing you bought?

The best thing I bought was probably my music festival ticket to see Lana.

  1. Whose behavior merited celebration?

My lover's behavior! He has had so much growth in and of himself for who he is. But my mom has also been amazing in many ways that I never could have anticipated but definitely need and appreciate dearly.

  1. Whose behavior made you appalled?

No one particular. Or... at least no one to be named.

  1. Where did most of your money go?

Into my beautiful, wonderful, LOVELY home.

  1. What did you get really, really, really excited about?

Oh, my goodness, well of course, my HOUSE! AND LANA!!! Lana made my dopamine absolutely skyrocket to a level it might have only gotten to during J and mine's first kiss. Teehee.

  1. What song will always remind you of this year?

I think "Ride" by Lana and perhaps, "Country Roads."

  1. Compared to this time last year, are you: happier or sadder? Richer or poorer? Healthier or unhealthier?

I am in abundance happier, which is an amazing realization. I am richer! And most likely, unbeknownst to me, much healthier. For I am caring more for my body by intaking good food and exercising more regularly than last year.

  1. What do you wish you’d done more of?

I wished I would've read more or crocheted more. But this year was an absolute dream of experiences and my own personal projects that I feel so blessed and content.

  1. What do you wish you'd done less of?

I wish I'd argued less over silly things.

  1. How are you spending the holidays?

I spent my holidays so gratefully with my lovebird and of course, our families. I was able to spend some time with my brother who lives far across the country and have a great, reformative set of holidays with everyone close to me.

  1. Did you fall in love this year?

I fell more in love with my pookie butt.

  1. Do you hate anyone now that you didn’t hate this time last year?

No, not sincerely.

  1. What was your favorite show?

Hm! My favorite show was probably Andor or Gossip Girl.

  1. What was the best book you read?

The best book I read this year was most likely "A Little Life." But that would probably be my answer for every new year. Teehee.

  1. What was your greatest musical discovery of the year?

My greatest musical discovery was unfortunately nothing I can think of due to the fact that I am very particular and steady in my top artists so I don't tend to branch out much...

  1. What was your favorite film?

My favorite film I watched this year was "My Best Friend's Wedding." (Again, a response I may reap each and every year, because I'm utterly predictable regarding media.)

  1. What was your favorite meal?

My favorite meal was probably miso soup and sushi rolls from Sakura with J.

  1. What did you want and get?

I wanted a new residency, received! I wanted stability in my life, and I'm half-way there.

  1. What did you want and not get?

I wanted a newfie, yet to receive, however.

  1. What did you do on your birthday?

I gardened because J got me an array of new garden plants. Then, we went to Corner Deli to enjoy a picnic at Lindsay Park. Then after, we had cake and dinner with my parents!

  1. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?

Hmmmm. nothing I can think of. I feel quite satisfied!

  1. How would you describe your personal fashion this year?

Intrinsic and individual. Very me!

  1. What kept you sane?

My dear, precious bunnies.

  1. Which celebrity/public figure did you admire the most?

Lana!

  1. What political issue stirred you the most?

Hm, can't say.

  1. Who did you miss?

My Opa.

  1. Who was the best new person you met?

Hmmmm, I really enjoyed meeting my best friend's friends on her birthday! But also, my close coworkers are amazing.

  1. What valuable life lesson did you learn this year?

Life is a long road and to be satisfied, you must be okay with the unhappiness. Unhappiness allows for happiness to exist.

  1. What is a quote that sums up your year?

"As you got older, you realized that really, there were very few people you truly wanted to be around for more than a few days at a time, and yet here you are with someone you wanted to be around for years." -Hanya Yanagihara