1. What did you do this month that you’d never done before?
Started running track. Yesterday. Ouch!

2. How are the resolutions coming along this month?
Good. Still swear when upset. Got a little calmer and trusted myself more. Updated pretty regularly! Kept in great touch with friends from here over break, and writing cards to far-away friends. Not as good about the suit of armor or loosening up yet. Bought some boots and clothes...

3. What would you like to have next month that you lacked this month?
Relaxation. School is going to calm a little bit now.

4. What date from this month will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
3/17/09. When Whitney died. Her death really affected me, even though I never knew her.

5. What was your biggest achievement this month?
Getting into graduate school!

6. And your biggest failure?
Getting too dependent on Ian for a few weeks.

7. What did you get really, really, really excited about?
The next few years of my life.

8. What song will always remind you of this month?
I Love College by Asher Roth.

9. What was the best book you read this month?
The Christmas Sweater by Glenn Beck.

10. What was your favorite film this month?
Watchmen.

11. What would have made this month immeasurably more satisfying?
Sunshine, and warm weather, again.

12. Tell us a valuable life lesson from this month.
Live life to the fullest, as it is sweet and brief and easily extinguished.