For 2009, I have the usual resolutions to lose weight, do something productive like volunteering and writing etc, but couldn't think of anything new until now. But I need all your good vibes for this one.

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"I want to adopt three house plants and make sure they live to see January 2010"

Why the drama? Well, you might not know this but I have the blackest of thumbs. Meaning- not only do I kill off any plants that I'm held responsible for, but even plants that I offer as gifts to others! My problem is that I just never remember to water plants - if only they could make sounds and drag me to the watering jug like Tusch does when his bowl is empty. I've had a strict rule for avoiding nursaries and telling my parents to never leave me in charge of their plants.

Now my apartment has these beautiful windows and corners that will be perfect for plants which is making me rethink. A new year means doing something new for me. So I will attempt to raise three plans and not kill them. I'm thinking of naming them -
I figure if I can remember to water one, I can do three at once.

If anyone has any suggestion for plants that are easy to take care of and not poisonous to cats (in fact not attractive to cats period)- please please please leave me a comment!
Thanks and pray for my three future plant babies!




Best thing about 2009 so far has been my move into a cute downtown apartment with a fantastic view! This time I actually have some matching furniture (thanks Soph) and I'm still reeling from the shock. But it comes with a price, coz I'm really missing my mother (I know, total loser).. hoping she's doing alright with a totally empty nest.

I have also given up on making sense of what all the awful BS of 2008 meant and just hoping 2009 is even marginally better. So here's the transition in nines-

1. What did you do in 2008 that you’d never done before?
Watched 9 naked boys, singing and dancing on stage (no not that kind of a show, it was a Broadway musical!)

2. Did you make any new year’s resolutions that you actually intend to keep in 2009?
I'm hoping to be a size 8 for my birthday. To achieve it I've put both myself and my cat on a diet! I can't bear to find out just how much I've gained, but poor Tusch had quite the difficulty fitting in his carrier for the move. I'm also once again resolving to get involved in more volunteer work. Lastly, I want to start a second blog on a totally different topic.

3. What countries did you visit last year?
United States (twice)

4. In 2008, what was the best book you read?
Its hard to say which one I liked better, but I loved Miriam Toews's "A Complicated Kindness" and Rabindranath's "Home and the World"

5. What was your favorite film of 2008?
"Amal" *update: and"Wall-E"

6. Do you hate anyone now that you did not hate this time last year?
Yes and I'm still trying to forgive.

7. Compared to this time last year, are you:
a) happier or sadder?
b) thinner or fatter?
c) richer or poorer?
Sadder, fatter but richer thanks to living at home and saving.

8. What did you get really, really, really excited about last year?
Obama winning the US elections

9. What would you like to have in 2009 that you lacked in 2008?
A positive perspective

What would be your answer to#9?