looking back What did you do in 2007 that you'd never done before? Go back to school and work, had an "immersion", be a maid of honor (for Gwennie), did not shop for Christmas gifts, take a break for a while (yes, I can write this now), pay for schooling (I almost forgot that!)!
Did you keep your new years' resolutions, and will you make more for next year? No, but maybe this year to worry less as my friends always point that out.
Did anyone close to you give birth? No.
Did anyone close to you die? Not really.
What countries did you visit? None.
What would you like to have in 2008 that you lacked in 2007? More travel and friends to travel with!
What date from 2007 will remain etched upon your memory, and why? Hehe. February 19, April 6, May 24, July 13, July 9, July 31, March 31. Funny dates.
What was your biggest achievement of the year? Oh my. Balancing school and work? And something's going to give already in 2008. Sigh.
What was your biggest failure? Hmm. I'm not sure on this one. I don't like to fail because I've been there before, but I know things happen for a reason.
Did you suffer illness or injury? I was fairly healthy all throughout the year, I think. No big cough that I get at least once a year.
What was the best thing you bought? Nothing significant this year. I sort of scrimped this year because I had to save up for tuition without income.
Whose behavior merited celebration? Oh... still not mine. But I have to point out some friends who have survived the (slightly horrible) past year with grace, strength and dignity. And have come out even better persons. Cheers to them!
Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed? Mine, still.
Where did most of your money go? Tuition! And coffee, of course. And gas pala! Gas is expensive. :(
What did you get really, really, really excited about? Going out with my friends, especially for the first half of the year. Runner up would be going to school and then going back to work.
What song(s) will always remind you of 2007? Wait for You - Elliot Yamin Lovestoned - Justin Timberlake Tell Me what we're gonna do now - Joss Stone Sundo - Imago Umbrella - Rihanna (ella, ella, ella) Hate that I love you - Rihanna / Ne Yo One Look - Kjwan (images of M and I pretending we're chillaxing with a drink...) Signal Fire - Snow Patrol Tulak ng Bibig - Julianne Falling Away - Miguel Escueta Turning My Safety Off - Sino Sikat Say It Right - Nelly Furtado Rehab - Amy Winehouse Apologize - Timbaland and One Republic Parang ang dami...
Compared to this time last year, are you: i. happier or sadder? Still steady. I don't feel na ata, though! ii. thinner or fatter? First half of the year: thinner, second half: fatter. iii. richer or poorer? Poorer! School's expensive! So is gas.
What do you wish you'd done more? Travel (very impossible last year).
What do you wish you'd done less of? Laze around. :)
How many one-night stands? None.
Did you fall in love in 2007? No.
What was your favorite TV program? Still Grey's Anatomy and what I can catch when I get home, Tonight Show with Jay Leno and sometimes, ANTM.
Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year? Half-hate, yes. I know, let go of negativity and all, but... oh well. Some wounds.
What was the best book you read? Oh dear. I don't remember reading this year! How horrible. Mental note: plenty of books to read in 2008. I remember now, the last Harry Potter. I was still studying when it started and I recall fretting by book four, "I wish it was the last book already so we know how it ends!" Now that the last book's done, I feel bittersweet, knowing I sort of grew up with the series and it ended already.
What was your greatest musical discovery? More local bands.
What did you want and get? I got into school, I got a job. I have good friends in both. We also got Dogdog this last year!
What was your favorite film of this year? Ratatouille, Stardust (I wasn't expecting much from this film because I hadn't read the book nor was I looking forward to watching it, but I enjoyed it!).
What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you? This year, I will have to admit, was a pretty lonely birthday. I spent the whole day alone then went to Mass and then dinner with my family. I had an ideal birthday planned already, but it didn't work out. :( Maybe this year.
What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying? Let's see, if I was more productive during the first half of the year, being able to travel sana with my family, being able to be an even better student.
How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2007? Boooring! Omg, what is boring boring boring!
What kept you sane? My friends, family, books, blogging, Internet, perks.
Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most? I still love you, Justin Timberlake (and Andy Roddick too), when are you coming to Manila? I have watch you do "Lovestoned" and "SexyBack" live.
What political issue stirred you the most? None, really.
Who did you miss? My friends! We didn't see much of each other this year.
Who was the best new person you met? My new classmates (special mention: my Stat group) and my old/new officemates!
Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2007: The power of attraction and positive thinking (a favorite but long-forgotten childhood lesson) help a lot.
What was the nicest thing someone told you about yourself: That I've been a good friend. Something I feel I wasn't this year. I try my best, but sometimes I don't feel like it's enough or commensurate to what they have given me.
The most touching experience you've had this year? Naku... As much as I say I don't feel, whenever my friends tell me they're there for me and all, I really can't help but feel touched at their faith in me.
What did you like most about yourself this year? I liked... I guess the fact that I was able to hold on, go back to myself and rediscover some things.
What did you hate most about yourself this year? I was sooo mad this year! I was just so angry and down.
Quote a song lyric that sums up your year: I wish I could go back to college. In college you know who you are. You sit in the quad, and think, "Oh my God! I am totally gonna go far!" -Princeton, Avenue Q
Was 2007 a good year for you? Not really. Lots of tears and frustration, but also lots of happy days.
What was your favorite moment of the year? Ooh favorite moment! Lots. Road trips and eating out with my friends, going out with them, coffee dates with my friends, going out and discovering new eating places. Many happy, simple moments.
What was your least favorite moment of the year? Days when I felt really, really down. As in, there were moments that I did not talk to anyone at all - and not by choice. Lonely. :(
Where were you when 2007 began? Home.
Who were you with? My family.
Where will you be when 2007 ends? At home.
Who will you be with when 2007 ends? My family pa rin.
Do you have a new years resolution for 2008? No - hard to keep track of that. But I told myself I have to go to my endocrinologist and dermatologist as soon as possible. It's not that something is wrong, but I am worried. That's all.
Oh okay, and to worry less. My friends have noticed that of me lately. Worry less and not to be so fearful of karma.
How many concerts did you see in 2007? Not so much concerts, just kept on going to free performances. :)
Did you drink a lot of alchohol in 2007? Hardly. When we speak of coffee, that's a different story altogether.
Do a lot of drugs in 2007? Nope.
You do anything you are ashamed of this year? Nah.
How much money did you spend in 2007? A lot more than usual. It's been a lot: tuition, gas money, books, etc. I don't really want to think about it. :(
What was your proudest moment of 2007? Oh wow... passing one of my difficult classes too.
What was your most embarrassing moment of 2007? Ah... slight sablay last October.
If you could go back in time to any moment of 2007 and change something, what would it be? Said yes to something in the earlier part of 2007 because I eventually did so later on! So funny how life works out.
What are your plans for 2008? I want to make bawi and travel. I want to go away this year and I want to make some changes as well in my life.
How are you different now that the year has ended? I'm scared that I want to be freer and bolder, less fearful, but it's a now or never thing.
What are your wishes for the new year? I wish that I'll be better than I was last year and that my family and friends will also have a great new year.Labels: memories, new year, survey
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