Wednesday, January 21, 2009
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For me, it seems January is always, always the most stressful month. Is it the pressure of change for the new year? I feel like I'm being pounded from all sides, all aspects of life. I'm surprised I'm still holding myself together. * * * I woke up at 1am this morning with all intention to catch the Obama inauguration, but I was just too exhausted to get up and switch on the TV. I was watching the countdown on CNN at about 11pm -- the excitement and hope of the people was touching and inspiring! Just like last November, when Obama won, all the channels were just talking about him and how exciting it was that change had finally come. :) Labels: life
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Friday, January 02, 2009
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This is a really looong survey, I realize! I think my answers towards the end were just useless already! Anyway, in keeping with my annual review, recap whatever, here goes: What did you do in 2008 that you'd never done before? Finance a trip abroad with my office mates, went out of the country for the first time with friends, went to Hong Kong and Disneyland (hahaha so many childhood wishes to go to one and finally did!), watched a movie alone, changed a routine for some girly stuff, wall climbing, hmmm what else? I guess that's it! Boring year, I think, in terms of braving things. Did you keep your new years' resolutions, and will you make more for next year? Ehe. To worry less? I think it got even worse! Will I make more? I'm listing down life goals na talaga. And I have a vision board and I think it helps. So more of that! Did anyone close to you give birth? Yes - my friends Mims and Sol and cousin Abb. Did anyone close to you die? No. What countries did you visit? Singapore and China (Hong Kong, Macau, Shenzhen). What would you like to have in 2009 that you lacked in 2008? Same as last year, more, more, more travel and friends to travel with! What date from 2008 will remain etched upon your memory, and why? July because it was interesting and smiley, but other than that, none really. What was your biggest achievement of the year? Getting to travel and being to realize I can do things alone too. And that I like my company! ;) What was your biggest failure? Hmm. :P I have a lot of lessons learned though, especially during the tail end of the year. Sigh. Did you suffer illness or injury? No, nothing major this year! Happy and grateful for that. What was the best thing you bought? A trip to Singapore with my friends. Whose behavior merited celebration? Oh... never mine! I have to give special mention to very good friends who are the best people to have around, will tell me the truth when I am just so hard headed sometimes and still love me for my silliness. In turn, I try to be better as well. Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed? Mine. :( Where did most of your money go? Concerts, coffee, food, massages (stressed out much?). What did you get really, really, really excited about? My trips this year, going out with my friends. What song(s) will always remind you of 2008? Chasing Pavements - Adele Almost Lovers - A Fine Frenzy Forget about Me - Little Bit Migraine - Moonstar 88 (hahahaha!) Won't Go Home without You - Maroon 5 (only because singing this with the whole Araneta and then later on with my office mates in videoke is just so fun!) Under Repair - Imago Say It Again - Marie Digby Take A Bow - Rihanna Mad - Ne-yo Forever - Chris Brown (hahaha Malor and I always sing this to "Chris Tiu and me..." but we don't crush Chris Tiu or anything, we just heard it on RX!) She Will Be Loved - Maroon 5 If I Were A Boy - Beyonce T-Shirt - Shontelle Teenage Love Affair - Alicia Keys Lucky - Jason Mraz and Colbie Caillat A whole lot of other songs from my seatmate Pau's iPod too! Compared to this time last year, are you: i. happier or sadder? Normal. A lot of things happened this tail end of the year and I'm not sure how to feel. Dry and unemo? ii. thinner or fatter? Fatterrrrr. iii. richer or poorer? Steady. I'm getting by. What do you wish you'd done more? Appreciate things in life more. What do you wish you'd done less of? Worry and complain. How many one-night stands? None. Did you fall in love in 2008? No. What was your favorite TV program? Gossip Girl, still Grey's (I can never get past season three!). I haven't watched TV so much this year and if ever, it's on to the news or MTV. Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year? I've learned to be dry and unemo when it comes to things like that. I don't want to be that sad anymore. What was the best book you read? Hands down, The Book Thief by Markus Zusak! I love, love this book and will recommend it to anyone. It's very touching and moving. I cry everytime I read it. Runner up would be Saving Fish from Drowning by Amy Tan. The Twilight series was my light reading and slight obsession this year. What was your greatest musical discovery? Since Pau has been my seatmate this year, I've learned to enjoy her taste in music - started to appreciate RnB more, as well as Jack Johnson and Jason Mraz. What did you want and get? To travel this year and I did. :) What was your favorite film of this year? I liked Iron Man, The Dark Knight, 27 Dresses and Juno. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you? My birthday was memorable... I was at work and we had to log! It was the first day of log and Crissy and I were first pick! Then my unit had food for me, but I had to go home late to my birthday dinner because I had so many things to do. Sigh. I did cry again! What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying? If I exerted a little more in life and my goals. And if a certain someone was not so weird. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2008? Eep. Let's just say my friends are gearing up for me to revamp my closet in 2009. What kept you sane? Friends, family, books, writing, wah live. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most? Oooh... none? Well when we watched Maroon 5, I shrieked all over Adam! What political issue stirred you the most? In local politics, none - apathy ever. I did follow the US presidential elections. Who did you miss? College friends. Who was the best new person you met? Some people at work. ;) Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2008: The value of appearances and hard work. And that anything is possible! What was the nicest thing someone told you about yourself: Being told that they were proud of me for some lessons I've learned, for being strong, for walking away. And that I didn't deserve certain things that were being done to me. The most touching experience you've had this year? Touching experience? Mostly with my friends about this certain thing. What did you like most about yourself this year? I did things! I tried not be so boring and all. What did you hate most about yourself this year? Too many complaints and worries. Quote a song lyric that sums up your year: I'm too fly to be depressed! from Go On Girl ;P Was 2008 a good year for you? It was ok. What was your favorite moment of the year? A lot of nice moments, like seeing the Merlion and watching the view of Sing from Esplanade at night, hanging out with my bro in Starbucks and listening to "Sweet Face" flirt, coffee runs with P and Crissy (especially when we need to talk), me time - as in time alone, especially on my birthday. What was your least favorite moment of the year? Crying on the way home on my birthday. :P Where were you when 2009 began? Home. Who were you with? My family. Where will you be when 2008 ends? At home. Who will you be with when 2008 ends? My family pa rin. How many concerts did you see in 2008? Three: Neyo, Maroon 5 and Chris Brown-Rihanna. They were all fun!!! Did you drink a lot of alchohol in 2008? Hardly. :P Do a lot of drugs in 2008? Nope. You do anything you are ashamed of this year? Nah. How much money did you spend in 2008? Not as much as 2007 - I took a break from school to concentrate first on my job and to work my finances first so I saved a lot in terms of tuition, books, parking, etc. I also tried to save for some things I need (and want) for school and my trips (although Sing was a very budget trip). What was your proudest moment of 2008? Proudest moment. Hmm when people thank me? What was your most embarrassing moment of 2008? Gaah none really. If you could go back in time to any moment of 2008 and change something, what would it be? Something work related (nothing bad! Just wish I did better). But oh well, I learned and will just move on. What are your plans for 2009? Revamp my wardrobe. Straighten my hair (shallow stuff, I know, but I do need a change already, as in seriously). Sort out my work. Allow myself to be happy. Push a little more in life and goals. How are you different now that the year has ended? I think I'm getting a better sense of self and a lot more optimism. What are your wishes for the new year? That the new year will bring everyone the best of blessings! :)
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