Saturday, December 29, 2007

2007 year-end survey

What did you do in 2007 that you'd never done before? --> I travelled by myself from Kobe to Nara to Osaka and back to Kobe, all in one day!

Did you keep your new years' resolutions, and will you make more for next year? -->I didn't have New Year's resolutions last year..

Did anyone close to you give birth? --> Piah and Ingrid gave birth to adorable baby girls!

Did anyone close to you die?--> Nope

What countries did you visit? --> Japan, Singapore, Indonesia

What would you like to have in 2008 that you lacked in 2007? -->uhh...a boyfriend... seriously, be more disciplined, I guess.

What date from 2007 will remain etched upon your memory, and why? --> July 2... our Gillette Japan Project had cutover. Work hours were crazy.. it was exhausting but rewarding.

What was your biggest achievement of the year?--> Finally getting my own room... going to my dream country.

What was your biggest failure? --> Failing myself.

Did you suffer illness or injury? --> Was sick for 3 weeks last November/December... worst feeling in the world. I told my mom I couldn't take a sick leave and just catch up on rest by HP shutdown. My mom retorted back: will you still be alive by then?!! =(

What was the best thing you bought? --> My cellphone.. I've always wanted a flip phone

Whose behavior merited celebration? --> mine. hahaha!

Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed? --> A certain officemate. The ultimate orc.

Where did most of your money go? --> credit card bills

What did you get really, really, really excited about? --> Going to other countries! I'm a travel junkie... and talking to my Ideal

What song(s) will always remind you of 2007? --> Suicidal.. =)

Compared to this time last year, are you:

i. happier or sadder? -- happier
ii. thinner or fatter? -- thinner!

iii. richer or poorer? -- richer

What do you wish you'd done more? --> Wrote more about my travels and experiences this year.. lately I don't have time anymore to write...

What do you wish you'd done less of? --> Buy coffee... drinking

How many one-night stands? --> None

What was your favorite TV program? --> Prison Break and Grey's Anatomy.. helped me through SIT and BAT phases of Gillette

Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year? --> yes....

What was the best book you read? --> Band of Brothers; Harry Potter book 7

What was your greatest musical discovery? --> i dunno

What did you want and get? --> To travel to Japan (finally!)

What was your favorite film of this year? --> Transformers! Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End

What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you? --> Turned 22 and treated my officemates to dessert.

What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying? --> Liking my job.

How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2007? --> Feminine chic in the office... college look in the mall.. a total babe at parties (haha, that's just me)

What kept you sane? --> Friends... sleep... knowing there's a tomorrow to dump my troubles in before going to sleep

Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most? --> Johnny Depp

What political issue stirred you the most? --> senators winning the MMFF....

Who did you miss? --> Toby


Who was the best new person you met? --> ideal... *giggles*

Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2007? --> what you want may not be what's best for you... so just find other ways to get it (think out of the box)

What was the nicest thing someone told you about yourself? --> that I was irreplaceable =)

The most touching experience you've had this year?--> my PM defending me

What did you like most about yourself this year? --> Doing more than what I thought I could handle.

What did you hate most about yourself this year? --> financially struggling

Quote a song lyric that sums up your year? --> In daylights, in sunsets, in midnights, in cups of coffee. In inches, in miles, in laughter, in strife. In 525,600 minutes - how do you measure a year in the life? How about love? How about love? How about love? Measure in love. Seasons of love. 525,600 minutes! 525,000 journeys to plan. 525,600 minutes - how can you measure the life of a woman or man?

Was 2007 a good year for you? --> definitely!

What was your favorite moment of the year? --> getting a vacation!

What was your least favorite moment of the year? --> getting broke!

Where were you when 2007 began?--> at home


Who were you with? --> family

Where will you be when 2008 ends? --> probably still at home

Who will you be with when 2008 ends? --> still with family... and maybe with ideal on the side

Do you have a new years resolution for 2008? --> yes

What was your favorite month of 2007? --> Feb.. experiencing winter in Japan for the first time! no snow though...

Did you lose anybody close to you in 2007? --> yes... a few friends fell along the way...

Did you miss anybody in the past year? --> Hyung and Jem

What was your favorite record from 2007? --> none

How many concerts did you see in 2007? --> *gasp* none!

Did you drink a lot of alchohol in 2007? --> I drank more than the previous year

Do a lot of drugs in 2007? --> no


You do anything you are ashamed of this year? --> many... i forgot them all

How much money did you spend in 2007? --> a lot!

What was your proudest moment of 2007? --> Being praised by my Japanese counterparts. I blushed that moment.. and I tell you... I don't blush!

What was your most embarrassing moment of 2007? --> Being wrong at something I thought I was so sure about...

If you could go back in time to any moment of 2007 and change something, what would it be? --> none. I loved every minute of it, mistakes and all!

What are your plans for 2008? --> Learn new roles. Be more engaged and proactive.. at home and at work.

How are you different now that the year has ended? --> I've learned how to deal with different people. More tolerant and culturally sensitive... I'm more serious about saving up for an apartment... More fashion conscious... Learning to love my curvy body

What are your wishes for the new year? --> To get to travel again.. either for business or pleasure

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