2008 Survey

I got this from my archive. I'll try to compare what I did 2 years ago.. and then see where I am now =)

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!
2008 --> Sucked up my pride for a friend. I didn't know I could do this to people outside my family.

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..
2008-->... and I'm not starting now! =P

Did anyone close to you give birth? --> Piah and Ingrid gave birth to adorable baby girls!
2008-->None, I think.

Did anyone close to you die?--> Nope
2008--> None, I think.

What countries did you visit? --> Japan, Singapore, Indonesia
2008--> Japan, Singapore (baduy na)

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

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.
2008--> December 20... my 2nd operation (but my first major). Had my appendix removed. It crashed into my plans during Christmas. Can't say I was sad/frustrated... but I wasn't happy either.

What was your biggest achievement of the year?--> Finally getting my own room... going to my dream country.
2008--> Conquering my fear of heights and enclosed spaces... at the same time. Oha!

What was your biggest failure? --> Failing myself.
2008--> Not meeting my self-imposed deadlines and goals.

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?!! =(
2008--> Had appendicitis and spilled over into 2009.

What was the best thing you bought? --> My cellphone.. I've always wanted a flip phone
2008--> A spa date with my best friend. It was the life!

Whose behavior merited celebration? --> mine. hahaha!
2008--> Toby's

Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed? --> A certain officemate. The ultimate orc.
2008--> I have some friends who were not afraid to say their mind. Despite the fact that I admire them for that (and I am like that too, sometimes), there are times when they just pry into my life and give their own judgment without any regard to my feelings or reactions.

Where did most of your money go? --> credit card bills
2008--> some are in the bank.. most are in my room (makeup, shoes, bags, dresses)

What did you get really, really, really excited about? --> Going to other countries! I'm a travel junkie... and talking to my Ideal
2008-->

What song(s) will always remind you of 2007? --> Suicidal.. =)
2008--> Christopher Cross' Sailing -- just a dream and the wind to carry me, soon I will be free!

Compared to this time last year, are you:
i. happier or sadder? -- happier =)
ii. thinner or fatter? -- thinner!
iii. richer or poorer? -- richer
2008--> happier, thinner and richer! Hayluvet!

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...
2008--> scan a few more albums of our old photos

What do you wish you'd done less of? --> Buy coffee... drinking
2008--> spending

How many one-night stands? --> None
2008--> I never kiss and tell :p

What was your favorite TV program? --> Prison Break and Grey's Anatomy.. helped me through SIT and BAT phases of Gillette
2008--> Tudors, Will & Grace

Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year? --> yes....
2008--> I don't like grudges

What was the best book you read? --> Band of Brothers; Harry Potter book 7
2008--> World Without End by Ken Follett; Twilight Series by Stephenie Meyer; 100 Things a Stylish Girl Must Own by Nina Garcia

What was your greatest musical discovery? --> i dunno
2008--> Chrismas Jazz songs

What did you want and get? --> To travel to Japan (finally!)
2008--> touch snow for the first time with my siblings

What was your favorite film of this year? --> Transformers! Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End
2008-->Bolt

What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you? --> Turned 22 and treated my officemates to dessert.
2008--> 23rd birthday. Had lunch with my family in Serendra and went home to sleep.

What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying? --> Liking my job.
2008-->Reading more books

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)
2008--> more mature...? but still quirky

What kept you sane? --> Friends... sleep... knowing there's a tomorrow to dump my troubles in before going to sleep
2008--> my relationship with God tremendously improved

Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most? --> Johnny Depp
2008--> Barack Obama

What political issue stirred you the most? --> senators winning the MMFF....
2008--> scandals.. hahaha

Who did you miss? --> Toby
2008-->???

Who was the best new person you met? --> ideal... *giggles*
2008--> It's this person based in Germany. He was fun to talk to. No romance here, sorry.

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)
2008--> know when to fight your battles and know when to retreat

What was the nicest thing someone told you about yourself? --> that I was irreplaceable =)
2008--> that I'm not like most girls.

The most touching experience you've had this year?--> my PM defending me
2008--> that I finally realized a lot of people care for me

What did you like most about yourself this year? --> Doing more than what I thought I could handle.
2008--> I was being more active in the Church. And I love the fact that if I were to choose between my work and Church, you'll be blown away by my answer.

What did you hate most about yourself this year? --> financially struggling
2008--> I still don't know how to cook! I'll kill myself!

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?
2008--> You gave me a reason for my feeling, and I love what I'm feeling. You gave me a meaning to my life, yes I've gone beyond existence. And it all began, when I met you. =)

Was 2007 a good year for you? --> definitely!
2008--> yep!

What was your favorite moment of the year? --> getting a vacation!
2008--> going to Tokyo with my siblings. We experienced everything!

What was your least favorite moment of the year? --> getting broke!
2008--> got into a fight with a friend

Where were you when 2007 began?--> at home
2008--> still at home.. recovering from an operation

Who were you with? --> family
2008--> family

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

Who will you be with when 2008 ends? --> still with family... and maybe with ideal on the side
2008--> same as before.. only with a special someone in the background

Do you have a new years resolution for 2008? --> yes
2009-->oh, I had resolutions last year???

What was your favorite month of 2007? --> Feb.. experiencing winter in Japan for the first time! no snow though...
2008--> April.. went to Japan again. This time in Tokyo. Experienced snow in Mt. Fuji with my brother and sister. And then we adventured into Kyoto via Shinkansen (bullet train)

Did you lose anybody close to you in 2007? --> yes... a few friends fell along the way...
2008--> not that I'm aware of

Did you miss anybody in the past year? --> Hyung and Jem
2008--> still them

What was your favorite record from 2007? --> none
2008--> I really don't understand this question...

How many concerts did you see in 2007? --> *gasp* none!
2008--> none.. not much of a concert-goer

Did you drink a lot of alchohol in 2007? --> I drank more than the previous year
2008--> nope. I drank less!

Do a lot of drugs in 2007? --> no
2008--> no

You do anything you are ashamed of this year? --> many... i forgot them all
2008--> of course. The trick there is not letting people know you did it.

How much money did you spend in 2007? --> a lot!
2008--> 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!
2008--> My siblings are reaching their dreams

What was your most embarrassing moment of 2007? --> Being wrong at something I thought I was so sure about...
2008--> saying that I'm independent and all that girl-power shit and after a while, running back and asking for help.

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!
2008--> none.

What are your plans for 2008? --> Learn new roles. Be more engaged and proactive.. at home and at work.
2009--> learn how to cook

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
2008--> I've learned a lot from experience. Nothing beats first person perspective

What are your wishes for the new year? --> To get to travel again.. either for business or pleasure
2009--> learn