2005 yearend survey
What did you do in 2005 that you'd never done before?
* earning my own keep
* bought Christmas presents for (almost) everybody
* got more responsibilities (but am not complaining!)
Did you keep your new years' resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
Didn’t make any last year.
Did anyone close to you give birth?
My officemate Carol.
Did anyone close to you die?
Don’t think so. 2005 was a relatively healthy year for the family.
What countries did you visit?
Singapore
What would you like to have in 2006 that you lacked in 2005?
* more patience and understanding
* getting rid of unconscious expectations I have set on people
* more money… hehe
What date(s) from 2005 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
* july 7, 2005 carlo’s birthday and our 1st celebration together
* october 5, 2005 one year after that torpe admission :p
What was your biggest achievement of the year?
* having a stable job
* moving on after being rejected by the purple company (media doesn’t like me siguro)
What was your biggest failure?
none
Did you suffer illness or injury?
stress-induced sickness brought by the brief stint in the purple company
What was the best thing you bought?
* work clothes that I love to wear
* preppy shoes & ponchos
Whose behavior merited celebration?
my sister
Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed?
no one comes to mind
Where did most of your money go?
food, books, clothes mostly
What did you get really, really, really excited about?
* July 7
* Sept 2
* Oct 5
* summer
* christmas
* new year
What song(s) will always remind you of 2005?
* switch – will smith
* maling akala – brownman revival
* hung up – madonna
* baby I love your way – mig ayesa
* you’re beautiful – james blunt
* ever after – bonnie bailey
* don’t lie - BEP
Compared to this time last year, are you:
i. happier or sadder? -- happier
ii. thinner or fatter? –- fatter
iii. richer or poorer? –- richer
What do you wish you'd done more?
be more patient
What do you wish you'd done less of?
impulsive shopping
How did you spend Christmas?
The traditional Christmas Eve get-together, complete with program at Thea’s house then off to Subic for part 2 (with dad’s relatives)
How many one-night stands?
none.
What was/were your favorite TV program(s)?
Rockstar: INXS, ETC shows.
Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year?
none
What was the best book you read?
* Good in bed, Jennifer Weiner
* Harry Potter 6, of course :p
What was your greatest musical discovery?
* rediscovering brownman revival
* appreciating U2 courtesy of carlo (thanks baby!)
* 80’s music
What did you want and get?
* a stable job
What was your favorite film of this year?
wow, can’t remember any.
What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
23. Spent the day being interviewed by 3 companies. Dinner at Banana Leaf Curry.
What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
I’m pretty much satisfied with what happened in 2005.
How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2005?
going back to the preppy look I used to go for in college, but with higher heels.
What kept you sane?
family, friends, and carlo
Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
Jericho Rosales. No joke.
What political issue stirred you the most?
The “hello Garci” controversy
Who did you miss?
My high school and college friends. Most importantly, carlo.
Who was the best new person you met?
Lizette. Kewlness!
Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2005.
You don’t always get what you want, but what you deserve. Just be patient, and things will soon go your way.
Did you fall in love in 2005?
yup. For 365 days and counting.
If yes, with who?
My family and carlo
Quote a song lyric that sums up your year.
You've got to get yourself together
You've got stuck in a moment and now you can't get out of it
Don't say that later will be better now you're stuck in a moment
And you can't get out of it
-Stuck in a moment, U2


