by Jake Kilroy
Where did you begin 2013?
Cackling on a beach in Mexico, using loved ones as human shields, as the fireworks went haywire and the Christmas tree went up in flames according to plan.
Have any life changes in 2013?
Moved out of the Romelle House. Moved into the parents' house. Moved out of the parents' house. Moved into an apartment.
Where did you go on vacation?
Snuck winter days in Mexico. Took on the cabin fever of Big Bear. Wound up in Seattle for a week. Kicked it in Big Sur for a short spell. Beyond that, all the adventures were local and just as silly.
What's the one thing you thought you would never do but did in 2013?
Actually ordain a wedding (and not fuck it up). Actually plan a high school reunion (and not fuck it up).
What was your favorite moment?
Brunch the day after my high school reunion. I couldn't believe it was over. I was beyond joyous. Planning my high school reunion was easily the most stressed out I've ever been.
What was your biggest accomplishment?
Aside from the wedding and the reunion, I co-wrote a screenplay that was strictly done for profit. Writing for money instead of creative fulfillment is way harder, I learned.
What was your favorite TV programs for the year?
Breaking Bad, Mad Men, Boardwalk Empire, Community, Sherlock, Bob's Burgers, Parks And Recreation, Archer.
What was the best book you read this year?
Freedom, by Jonathan Franzen.
What was your favorite film of the year?
Gravity, by Alfonso Cuarón.
How would you describe your personal fashion concept this year?
Lumberjack without the heart and soul meets urban millennial figuring out privilege.
What song will always remind you of 2013?
"Shoorah! Shoorah!" by Betty Wright
What did you do on your birthday?
We had everyone over for all-day croquet, and then a dozen or two of my favorite people sat around our living room in the bare light of the evening and sang songs with Blake playing guitar.
What was your best month?
October. I really went for it.
What one thing would have made your year more satisfying?
I should've sent out my novel. Or my movie. Or my poetry book. Or any of my projects, really.
What kept you sane this year?
Acceptance.
What celebrity did you fancy the most?
Olivia Wilde continues to strike me as wonderful, dazzling, and glorious.Drinking buddy of the year?
Smoking buddy of the year?
The rough-housin' locals.
Whose behavior merited celebration?
My entire behavior this year was celebration.
Whose behavior disappointed you?
Mine, especially. The government's, especially.
Any regular activities?
Annuals: Kilroy Family's End of the Summer Party, Swaylocks, Sarvas Christmas Party. Semi-regulars: Sunday evening dinners, Wednesday evening basketball, movie nights in Norco.
Favorite night out?
We filmed a music video in the Romelle backyard in June, and I'm pretty sure that was it. Hell, it had everything.
Start a new hobby?
Home decor and minor improvement. I also started taking evening baths to relax, you know, like some sort of fallen demigod of masculinity.
Any slumps?
Honestly, I don't think this year had one. I barreled through the months like I was trying to get caught red-handed.
Been naughty or nice?
I was nicer last year. And, sure, I was naughty this year, but in a delusions of grandeur kind of way. Nothing ruinous or villainous (for the most part).
Any regrets?
Not seeing family enough.
Do you have any New Year's resolutions?
Write. Exercise. Travel. Embrace. Maintain.
Overall, how would you rate this year?
Bonkers. Better than 2012, but still maybe not as good as 2014.
What do you want to change in 2014?
I want to kill the worries.
What are you wishing for in 2014?
Stability.
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