1. Was 2009 a good year for you?
Mostly. I was very productive this year. I took an acting class, appeared prominently as an extra in a feature that will be released in 2010, appeared in a short film that has yet to be edited where I gave what I believe to be my greatest and funniest performance, made 2 short films that I'm really happy with (STAR TREK: The Motion Picture Film and Cut Her Open), made two episodes of a web series that I'm also really happy with and hope to continue working on (Capturin' the Freedmans Episode 1 and Episode 2), and had screenings of STAR TREK: The Motion Picture Film and Christmas Movie at ATA and Red Vic.
I also wrote the most important thing I've ever written, and I got a raise at work.
2. What did you do in 2009 that you'd never done before?
Had wisdom teeth removed. That may not sound very exciting, but it was also the first time I've ever gotten sick pay, which was awesome. Getting paid to sit around at home not doing anything is a lifelong dream, and even if it was only for three days, and even if one of those days was spent vomiting for 15 hours after having an unexpected allergic reaction to Vicodin, it was totally amazing. I do actually like working and having a job, I just wish I didn't have to do so much of it to pay the bills.
3. What was your favorite moment of the year?
Every wonderful second of The Final Destination 3D.
4. What was your least favorite moment of the year?
Every excruciating second of New York, I Love You.
5. Did you keep your new years' resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
My New Year's Resolution for 2009 was to watch more TV and make a movie (these were also my Resolutions the year before, and possibly the year before that), and to read 10 books. I've only read 9 and a half books, but definitely succeeded with the other two. I still haven't watched Lost, The Wire, True Blood, 30 Rock, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Deadwood, Heroes, The Office (US), Curb Your Enthusiasm, Gossip Girl, or roughly one hundred other shows I'd like to see and that people get mad at me for not having seen yet, but I did watch most of 24, and I love the shit out of it.
My Resolution for 2010 is to figure out what I want to do with my life, and take action to actually achieve whatever that may be. And also, to not just make a movie, but to specifically make Girlmar Gets An Abortion. You hear that, Omar? We're fucking doing it this year. Literally.
6. What are your plans for 2010?
Figure out what I want to do with my life, and take action to achieve whatever that may be. This may entail moving to L.A. to pursue acting or something comedy-related. But we'll see. I'm terrified of change.
7. Did anyone close to you give birth?
Yes.
8. Did anyone close to you die?
Patrick Swayze and Brittany Murphy.
9. How many weddings did you go to?
None.
10. What countries did you visit?
None.
11. What date in 2009 will remain etched in your memory?
None. Start asking better questions please, quiz.
12. What was your biggest achievement of the year?
See Question 1.
13. What was your biggest failure?
Not watching even more TV? Still not being able to write reviews in a timely fashion?
14. Did you suffer any illness or injury?
Just the wisdom teeth thing. And I currently have a cold.
15. What was the best thing you bought?
Nothing. I was fucking broke this year.
16. Whose behavior merited celebration?
Quentin Tarantino and Sam Raimi, who both have incredible filmographies behind them, each made their greatest film this year.
17. Whose behaviour made you appalled and depressed?
Ryan Jenkins. In case you don't know who this prick is, he was a contestant on Megan Wants a Millionaire, who (after the show was filmed, obviously) killed his wife, and later himself. Because of this, VH1 took Megan Wants a Millionaire off the air (there had been three episodes, I think, maybe four). This was unfortunate, as I thought it was a pretty good show, but whatever, I'll live without ever seeing it. However, it turned out Jenkins was also a contestant on I Love Money 3, which was scheduled to air in January. And on top of that, he won, so it's not like VH1 has the option to edit around him. Chances are, I Love Money 3 will never be seen, and this seriously drives me fucking crazy, and has been on my mind a lot as we approach the month it would have aired. I Love Money is one of the greatest fucking television shows to have ever existed, as well as one of the most addicting, and it completely fucking tears me up that I won't get to see this season. Especially because I recently found out who some of the other finalists are, and they include Weasel from Daisy of Love and fucking BUBBLES from Real Chance of Love and Charm School! Bubbles is one of my favorite contestants who has ever been on any of these shows, and I need to see her making it to the end on I Love Money. I do not fucking care that I already know who the winner and finalists are, that will barely affect my enjoyment of the show. I want to fucking see it! Why can't they just reshoot the ending or something, so it looks like Bubbles wins, and then give her the money? I understand where VH1 is coming from, but they need to understand my desperation to see this fucking thing. Just release it on DVD, and give the proceeds to the victim's family or something. And now it seems like they're not sure what to do with I Love Money 4, either, which was already filmed. Presumably because it includes references to ILM3 or late-season MWAM. But who fucking cares!? It wasn't won by a disgusting murderer, so at least grant us that, VH1! Just show us something. So anyway, fuck you, Ryan Jenkins. You've ruined my life.
18. Where did most of your money go?
Most of it always goes to rent and bills, but this year, I had even more expenses, like the wisdom teeth removal, and I also had to put a lot into my car this year. I had to fix some oxygen thing in order to pass a smog test, and then there was a late fee on my registration, as well as a parking ticket with a huge late fee, and then I had to get my lock fixed after someone busted it in to steal my iPod and GPS. I also got new glasses, which ended up costing a lot more than I had prepared for. It seemed like the whole year just brought on one huge expense after another.
19. What did you get really, really, really excited about?
Wow, three "really"s? I don't know. I was really, really excited about My Bloody Valentine 3D and going to Great America on my birthday. Oh, I guess I was really, really, really excited about meeting Linda Blair!
20. What songs will always remind you of 2009?
All I listened to this year was Lady Gaga. So Bad Romance, because I think the video is one of the best movies of the year.
21. Compared to this time last year are you:
Fatter or Thinner?
Slightly thinner, maybe, but pretty much the same.
Happier or Sadder?
Sadder, honestly. The aforementioned productivity, the acting class, and something else that happened where I was asked to audition for a TV show (based on my videos online), while clearly great things, also got me thinking a lot more seriously about my life and aspirations. This is a really good thing, but it's also terrifying and intimidating, and has made me constantly frustrated and stressed at work.
Richer or Poorer?
Even with a raise a couple months ago, I'm significantly poorer. This also may contribute to being sadder. I don't mean to take my situation for granted, though, I am grateful to have job security.
22. What do you wish you'd done more of?
Not anything, necessarily. I accomplished a lot.
23. What do you wish you'd done less of?
I don't know.
24. How will you be spending Christmas?
Spent it in San Diego. Opened presents with the family at my Grandma's in the morning, went back to my Mom's and took a nap, had Jewish food for dinner with the family, went back to my Mom's and watched He's Just Not That Into You, then hung out with Jennifer for the rest of the night.
25. How did you see in the New Year?
Am I supposed to be filling this out after the New Year, or before Christmas? I will be spending it at work until 9:30 or so, and then I'll come home and watch TV or some movies (I rented New Year's Evil and Poseidon Adventure (which takes place on New Year's)) with Erin.
26. Did you fall in love in 2009?
Constantly.
27. What was your favourite month of 2009?
The coldest one.
28. What was your favourite TV show?
24, I Love Money 2, and Parks and Recreation.
29. Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year?
Ryan Jenkins.
30. What was/were the best books you read?
Flowers in the Attic and Zeroville.
31. What was your greatest musical discovery?
Lady Gaga.
32. What was/were the best concerts you went to?
Britney Spears, GWAR, and A Camp.
33. What did you want and get?
A raise.
34. What did you want and not get?
A role on that TV show I auditioned for.
35. What was your favourite film this year?
The Final Destination 3D, Inglourious Basterds, Drag Me To Hell, Orphan, and Crank: High Voltage.
36. What did you do on your birthday and how old were you?
Turned 27. On the day before my birthday, I went to Great America with some friends, and it was fucking great. And on the day of, Erin took me bowling and to dinner, and then we watched Crank. It was one of the best birthdays I've had.
37. What one thing would have made your year more satisfying?
Not being broke.
38. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2009?
A poor attempt at professionalism.
39. What kept you sane?
Knowing all year that I had this quiz to look forward to.
40. Which celebrity did you fancy the most?
Amy Adams.
41. Which political issue stirred you the most?
My theater suffered a bit due to the economy, so that, I suppose.
42. Who did you miss?
This question always makes me feel guilty. Time flies by so fast I never get around to missing people.
43. Did you treat somebody badly in 2009?
I put Anthony through a lot while filming STAR TREK: The Motion Picture Film.
44. Did somebody treat you badly in 2009?
The person who broke into my car.
45. What was your job this year?
Assistant manager and projectionist at the Balboa, projectionist at the Red Vic.
46. Did you have any encounters with the police in 2009?
I got pulled over for running a stop sign. But the cop let it slide, and gave me a ticket for expired registration instead. But I had actually just renewed my registration, so I only had to pay $25 as a service fee or whatever. I also watched a little bit of Steven Seagal: Lawman, and it was alright.
47. Any new additions to your family?
No, but I did meet my sister's sister for the first time.
48. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned this year?
Movies are better in 3D.
49. What would you like to have in 2010 that you didn't have in 2009?
More time and money.
50. Quote a song lyric that sums up your year...
"Show me your teeth." You got it, Lady Gaga:
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