Reminiscin, 2008

1. What did you do in 2008 that you'd never done before?
I quit my job after 2 years and 6 months for my plans to study abroad....but I need to postponed my trip due to some things that need attention in here.

2. Did you keep your new years' resolutions and will you make more for next year?
I don't make one..ever. :)

3. Did anyone close to you give birth?
Hmm...as far as I know....NONE

4. Did anyone close to you die?
My Dad died last Octiber 15th of this year.

5. What countries did you visit?
I never travelled outside the country this year....saving saving eheheh

6. What would you like to have in 2009 that you lacked in 2008?
- TRUE and honest boyfriend pa ren ehehehe..and good career...:p

7. What date from 2008 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
October 15, the day my Dad died, I will forever remember his loss and my promises to him before he breathe his last breath.

8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?
Was able to finish paperworks for my study abroad..was able to decide finally something for myself....LONG OVERDUE...:p

9. What was your biggest failure?
Not able to show my Dad that am now able and ready to do something for myself....:(

10. Did you suffer illness or injury?
No...Just some minor coughs and colds....

11. What was the best thing you bought?

Wala nman, I quit my job this year, and all I bought for myself was an ipod nanochromatic and my samsung phone last february....

12. Whose behavior merited celebration?
My mom....I thought she's gonna be weak with the tremendous challenges we had...but she is strong and was able to pull through...

13. Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed?
My youngest sis...but I trust that she will learn everything as time goes by.

14. Where did most of your money go?
Load, food, some dress and bags and shoes, for my London trip soon.

15. What did you get really, really, really excited about?
- getting the visa for London

16. What song(s) will always remind you of 2008?
- Take a bow by Rihanna

17. Compared to this time last year, are you:
i. happier or sadder? -- sadder.
ii. thinner or fatter? -- same
iii. richer or poorer? -- poorer ehehehe

18. What do you wish you'd done more?
Spend more time with my Dad :(

19. What do you wish you'd done less of?
Spend money with precious nothings ehehehe

20. How many one-night stands?
- none....gud girl.....

21. What was your favorite TV program?
Eat Bulaga pa din SOLID!

22. Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year?
No...life is too short to vent out and be mad...a few misunderstandings but I just learn from it.

23. What was the best book you read?
11 minutes by Paulo Coelho

24. What was your greatest musical discovery?
- dami.

25. What did you want and get?
Ipod nanochromatic 4th gen

26. What was your favorite film of this year?
Vantage Point....:p

27. What did you do on your birthday,
Dinner with my parents as usual

28. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
More money pa ren

29. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2008?
Bolder eheheh

30. What kept you sane?
- friends. and my blog.

31. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
President Barack Obama

32. What political issue stirred you the most?
Jocjoc Volante case....

33. Who did you miss?
my Tatay

34. Who was the best new person you met?
CJ Virata...I liked her...no pretentions

35. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2008
Life is too short...seize the day and trust God more....

36. What was the nicest thing someone told you about yourself:
That I deserve the respect of everyone and that am selfless....unselfish indie

37. The most touching experience you've had this year?

My former team mates planned a despidida party for me last August since am resigning and was (then) bound to London the following month...I will never forget how special they made me feel that night....

38. What did you like most about yourself this year?
I am more stronger after all the problems that surfaced.

39. What did you hate most about yourself this year?
Was forgiving to some people who doesnt deserve it.

40. Quote a song lyric that sums up your year:
"it's our God forsaken right to be Loved..loved loved' -I'm yours by jason Mraz

41. Was 2008 a good year for you?
Not really, my bro got sick, I quit my job, my Dad died in October...but because of these...Iam stronger...and tougher.

42. What was your favorite moment of the year?
after I quit my job...was able to be more closer to my family since am now a bumm eheheh

43. What was your least favorite moment of the year?
Seeing and witnessing how my Dad battled heart attack and being pronounced dead after 20 mins, that October morning.

44. Where were you when 2008 began?
- at home.

45. Who were you with?
- family.

46. Where will you be when 2008 ends?
- at home din.

47. Who will you be with when 2008 ends?
- pamilya pa rin minus Tatay

48. Do you have a new years resolution for 2009?
- nope. as i've said, i dont do resolutions.

49. What was your favorite month of 2008?
- July-August complete kse kami my brother from UK came home and spend time with us, not realizing it will be our last few times with Tatay

50. What was your favorite record from 2008?
Rihanna's songs especially Take a Bow

51. Did you drink a lot of alchohol in 2008?
Nope...refraining form the alcohol effect.

52. Do a lot of drugs in 2008?
- nah.

53. You do anything you are ashamed of this year?
- maybe.

54. How much money did you spend in 2008?
- a lot!

55. What was your proudest moment of 2008?
being stronger after all the challenges.

56. What was your most embarrassing moment of 2008?
- wala naman.

57. If you could go back in time to any moment of 2008 and change something, what would it be?
I wish we could have known that dad was that sick ven if he doesnt tell us anything...

58. What are your plans for 2009?
Am leaving in a few weeks so I hope for the best....

59. How are you different now that the year has ended?
Stronger and unafarid of the what ifs.

60. What are your wishes for the new year?
Be happier...and do things for my family especially Tatay.

New year in a few days....lotsa things happened but am just thankful for freinds, family and the Lord for all the blessings and for giving us the chance to touch and feel everyday with pride....

I thank everyone for sticking it out with me.....

God Bless You....