End of 2009 meme, borrowed from elaine4queen …

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1. Will you be looking for a new job in 2010?

Yes and No. I’ve just completed training for London Lesbian & Gay Switchboard, so that is still new. The contract for the Prisoners Families Helpline is up in the Spring, but the tender submission has gone in, so fingers crossed! So, not looking immediately.

2. Will you be looking for a new relationship?
Nope – happy and settled in the one I’ve got!

3. New house?
Again no. I moved out of Dundee at the start of 2009, and I’m getting over that!

4. What will you do differently in '10?
Like Elaine, I have to say exercise.

5. New Year's resolution?
Don’t really make them – should I?

6. What will you not be doing in '10?
I tend not to rule things out, because you never know!

7. Any trips planned?
Yes – there will be, no definite plans yet.

8. Wedding plans?
Yes and no. We are engaged, but it’s more medium term than having anything planned.

9. What's on your calendar?
Medical appointments, birthdays, and voluntary work. So, more of the same.

10. What can't you wait for?
Christmas Day!

11. What would you like to see happen differently?
Last year, my confidence took a dent when I had a fall, twice in the same day, and I became a bit more of a house person. That’s starting to change.

12. What about yourself will you be changing?
See Q11, but also I would like to see those that we didn’t get a chance to see in 2009.

13. What happened in '09 that you didn't think would ever happen?

I became 30 – when I’ve felt low in the past, it did not seem possible. More recently, my little sister has had a child, making me an aunty!

14. Will you be nicer to the people you care about?
I usually do, but I will try to be as good as always. Can’t be perfect!

15. Will you dress differently this year than you did in '09?
My style has been evolving this year, which is good. Got my own wardrobe, as the clothes rail was starting to buckle under the weight!

16. Will you start or quit drinking?
I was prescribed olanzapine earlier in the year, and those said “Avoid alcohol”, I then tried one glass of wine, and I was on the floor! So, back to soft drinks only. But it is worth it, as those pills have stabilised my mood quite a bit.

17. Will you better your relationship with your family?
It’s good, but long distance. I’ve not seen them for a while, but wanted to stabilise things after moving.

18. Will you do charity work?
I already do – see 1.

19. Will you go to bars?
Probably slightly more than before, but not looking to pull.

20. Will you be nice to people you don't know?
I am usually nice to everyone, or I try to be.

21. Do you expect 2010 to be a good year for you?
Yes, I hope so!

22. How much did you change from this time last year till now?
Quite a bit. Apparently I am looking better than this time last year, which is a plus!

23. Do you plan on having a child?
No.

[someone ate question 24 and 25]

26. Will you be moving?
No – see 3.

27. What will you make sure doesn't happen in '10 that happened this year?
Not so much, but we have recently started yogic breathing, which is having an effect already.

28. What are your New Years Eve plans?
Quiet with Caroline, similar to Christmas.

29. Will you have someone to kiss at midnight?
I refer you to question 28… hopefully!

30. Wish for 2010?
Being able to continue our relationship, develop and maintain the charity work, keep the transport stuff ongoing (but delegating some responsibilities), and hopefully, be able to continue to feel better about myself.