2008 Year-Ender Survey
These ones usually are fun and maybe quite tedious to answer. :) Not that you guys are actually interested in reading this long survey. But props for you if you did.
What did you do in 2008 that you’d never done before?
White-water rafting, work in Congress, drink for like 5 days consecutively, exceed a whole lot of expectations from myself and others plus more things that I dare not say. haha.
Did anyone close to you give birth or die?
No and no.
What countries did you visit?
Went to Singapore last April. Fun, fun getaway with friends, family and family friends.
What would you like to have in 2009 that you lacked in 2008?
At least after my play, I lacked the motivation to lose weight and exercise. Otherwise, 2008 is just a year to really remember. If I continue all the effort, passion and drive I have and am exerting this year to 2009, I think I'll be able to exceed a lot more expectations.
What date from 2008 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
Man. Madami. Anniversaries. haha. :) But every month, I'd have quite a lot of memorable affairs.
What was your biggest achievement of the year?
JUGGLING EVERYTHING and COMING OUT SUCCESSFUL. Last Summer, I was juggling working in Congress, a successful play with everyday evening rehearsals, COA meetings and weekends for ÆGIS. This school year, I was also juggling acads, COA-PAC (magkaiba ang work ko for both), a play during the first few months and ÆGIS deadlines. I accomplished sooooo much at this point of the school year. Memorable achievements include: my highly-affirmed work and contribution as a staff in Congress (magyayabang na ako, sorry. haha), Summer of 42 and PACisama.
What was your biggest failure?
Screwing up one big midterm orals. I dislike group orals. A point down for first honors.
Did you suffer illness or injury?
I got quite sick - the day of the UP LAE. Damn.
What was the best thing you bought?
My iPhone. I have a love affair with it. Customizing it (internally ah) is a dear hobby.
Where did most of your money go?
Concert and theatre tickets! Goodness! And Food. Yan tuloy I am heaps fatter.
What did you get really, really, really excited about?
My senior year.
What song(s) will always remind you of 2008?
Panic at the Disco's When the Day Met the Night and probably all the top singles and a whole bunch of movie soundtracks that I loved!
Compared to this time last year, are you:
i. happier or sadder? definitely happier!!
ii. thinner or fatter? fatter, damnit.
iii. richer or poorer? poorer. boo. will change soooon!
What do you wish you’d done more?
Exercised!
What do you wish you’d done less of?
Shopping. Okay, maybe not.
What was your favorite TV program?
There are a lot. But my favorite discovery would be Merlin!
What was the best book you read?
Well, for Philo class... Destiny of Man by Berdyaev. I haven't finished it, but it remained with me. Creativity!
What was your greatest musical discovery?
White Tie Affair, Lenka, Duffy, Bird and the Bee
What did you want and get?
A part in another play, and well most of the things I have gotten, I didn't realized I initially wanted and eventually turned out to be what I needed.
What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
I turned 21. I spent it in school with a whole lot of surprises from people I love. Wonderful.
What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
If I lost weight from all the work I did. Haha. Problem is I eat when I'm stressed.
What kept you sane?
Meditation, family, friends, boyfriend and lots of prayer.
Who did you miss?
Some friends.
Who was the best new person you met?
A LOT of people I just met in ÆGIS, COA, PAC, blueREP, and a lot of my teachers that felt like mentors.
Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2008:
You can do anything. Cliche, but I felt like some sort of superwoman this year.
What was the nicest thing someone told you about yourself?
That I can really change the world or that I inspire her/him.
What did you like most about yourself this year?
My awesome time-management skills and my passion.
What did you hate most about yourself this year?
The lack of discipline I had for controlling what I ate and exercise.
Was 2008 a good year for you?
INCREDIBLY.
What was your favorite moment of the year?
All the times I found love with people, life, the arts, theatre, the goodness of the world, the idea of positive change and making change, moving and inspiring people.
What was your least favorite moment of the year?
Moments of extreme stress and frustration.
Where were you when 2008 began? Who were you with?
Home. With my family.
Where will you be when 2008 ends? Who will you be with when 2008 ends?
Home. With my family again. I'd like to keep it that way.
Do you have a new years resolution for 2009?
Lose weight and get into law school.
What was your favorite month of 2008?
August and December. I had to choose two.
Did you lose anybody close to you in 2008?
Not that I'm aware of.
What was your favorite record from 2008?
Panic at the Disco's Pretty Odd. I lovelovelove it.
How many concerts did you see in 2008?
A WHOLE LOT. GASTOS, GRABE. But I love watching foreign acts. Besides this is the Philippines, they don't come here often. They were all worth it.
Did you drink a lot of alchohol in 2008?
YES. Way too much.
Do a lot of drugs in 2008?
Nope.
You do anything you are ashamed of this year?
None.
How much money did you spend in 2008?
Probably triple last year.
If you could go back in time to any moment of 2008 and change something, what would it be?
I'm not sure I can think of anything.
What are your plans for 2009?
Lose weight. Exercise. Study hard for the remaining months, graduate and get into law school.
How are you different now that the year has ended?
I'm happier, more contented, in love and well... fatter.
What are your wishes for the new year?
What would a wish be without world peace? And maybe inner peace for everyone.
What did you do in 2008 that you’d never done before?
White-water rafting, work in Congress, drink for like 5 days consecutively, exceed a whole lot of expectations from myself and others plus more things that I dare not say. haha.
Did anyone close to you give birth or die?
No and no.
What countries did you visit?
Went to Singapore last April. Fun, fun getaway with friends, family and family friends.
What would you like to have in 2009 that you lacked in 2008?
At least after my play, I lacked the motivation to lose weight and exercise. Otherwise, 2008 is just a year to really remember. If I continue all the effort, passion and drive I have and am exerting this year to 2009, I think I'll be able to exceed a lot more expectations.
What date from 2008 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
Man. Madami. Anniversaries. haha. :) But every month, I'd have quite a lot of memorable affairs.
What was your biggest achievement of the year?
JUGGLING EVERYTHING and COMING OUT SUCCESSFUL. Last Summer, I was juggling working in Congress, a successful play with everyday evening rehearsals, COA meetings and weekends for ÆGIS. This school year, I was also juggling acads, COA-PAC (magkaiba ang work ko for both), a play during the first few months and ÆGIS deadlines. I accomplished sooooo much at this point of the school year. Memorable achievements include: my highly-affirmed work and contribution as a staff in Congress (magyayabang na ako, sorry. haha), Summer of 42 and PACisama.
What was your biggest failure?
Screwing up one big midterm orals. I dislike group orals. A point down for first honors.
Did you suffer illness or injury?
I got quite sick - the day of the UP LAE. Damn.
What was the best thing you bought?
My iPhone. I have a love affair with it. Customizing it (internally ah) is a dear hobby.
Where did most of your money go?
Concert and theatre tickets! Goodness! And Food. Yan tuloy I am heaps fatter.
What did you get really, really, really excited about?
My senior year.
What song(s) will always remind you of 2008?
Panic at the Disco's When the Day Met the Night and probably all the top singles and a whole bunch of movie soundtracks that I loved!
Compared to this time last year, are you:
i. happier or sadder? definitely happier!!
ii. thinner or fatter? fatter, damnit.
iii. richer or poorer? poorer. boo. will change soooon!
What do you wish you’d done more?
Exercised!
What do you wish you’d done less of?
Shopping. Okay, maybe not.
What was your favorite TV program?
There are a lot. But my favorite discovery would be Merlin!
What was the best book you read?
Well, for Philo class... Destiny of Man by Berdyaev. I haven't finished it, but it remained with me. Creativity!
What was your greatest musical discovery?
White Tie Affair, Lenka, Duffy, Bird and the Bee
What did you want and get?
A part in another play, and well most of the things I have gotten, I didn't realized I initially wanted and eventually turned out to be what I needed.
What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
I turned 21. I spent it in school with a whole lot of surprises from people I love. Wonderful.
What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
If I lost weight from all the work I did. Haha. Problem is I eat when I'm stressed.
What kept you sane?
Meditation, family, friends, boyfriend and lots of prayer.
Who did you miss?
Some friends.
Who was the best new person you met?
A LOT of people I just met in ÆGIS, COA, PAC, blueREP, and a lot of my teachers that felt like mentors.
Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2008:
You can do anything. Cliche, but I felt like some sort of superwoman this year.
What was the nicest thing someone told you about yourself?
That I can really change the world or that I inspire her/him.
What did you like most about yourself this year?
My awesome time-management skills and my passion.
What did you hate most about yourself this year?
The lack of discipline I had for controlling what I ate and exercise.
Was 2008 a good year for you?
INCREDIBLY.
What was your favorite moment of the year?
All the times I found love with people, life, the arts, theatre, the goodness of the world, the idea of positive change and making change, moving and inspiring people.
What was your least favorite moment of the year?
Moments of extreme stress and frustration.
Where were you when 2008 began? Who were you with?
Home. With my family.
Where will you be when 2008 ends? Who will you be with when 2008 ends?
Home. With my family again. I'd like to keep it that way.
Do you have a new years resolution for 2009?
Lose weight and get into law school.
What was your favorite month of 2008?
August and December. I had to choose two.
Did you lose anybody close to you in 2008?
Not that I'm aware of.
What was your favorite record from 2008?
Panic at the Disco's Pretty Odd. I lovelovelove it.
How many concerts did you see in 2008?
A WHOLE LOT. GASTOS, GRABE. But I love watching foreign acts. Besides this is the Philippines, they don't come here often. They were all worth it.
Did you drink a lot of alchohol in 2008?
YES. Way too much.
Do a lot of drugs in 2008?
Nope.
You do anything you are ashamed of this year?
None.
How much money did you spend in 2008?
Probably triple last year.
If you could go back in time to any moment of 2008 and change something, what would it be?
I'm not sure I can think of anything.
What are your plans for 2009?
Lose weight. Exercise. Study hard for the remaining months, graduate and get into law school.
How are you different now that the year has ended?
I'm happier, more contented, in love and well... fatter.
What are your wishes for the new year?
What would a wish be without world peace? And maybe inner peace for everyone.