Year End Survey

Just something I got from another blog...and since I've nothing better to do then what the heck.

What did you do in 2006 that you'd never done before?
Letting the inner me out more often much to the surprise of the people around me.

Did you keep your new years' resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
I told myself I won't bury myself in work, I had more sleep compared to 2005. I said I'd stop taking too many shopping trips and I don't think I bought that much shoes this year and I have not bought a single new bag for 2006 *grins* Also, I told myself I'd have more fun. Now, fun is something to be defined, but to be able to finally let myself lose once in a while and let that inner voice take an active part in my life is more than enough fun that I can handle.

Did anyone close to you give birth?
My cousin!

Did anyone close to you die?
Yes. In reality and figuratively.

What countries did you visit?
Err...I've been to fairyland. Hehe~

What would you like to have in 2007 that you lacked in 2006?
Faith. Faith in the fact that life will always give me what's due and that in the end everything would be just mighty fine.

What date from 2006 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
August 5 and 17.

What was your biggest achievement of the year?
Learning to accept defeat. Knowing that I'm not invincible. Finally accepting that life would never get any easier, it would actually get a lot tougher.

What was your biggest failure?
I was too afraid to let go of the things that have long been gone. You can't hold onto memories. Some things are meant to stay like that, memories.

Did you suffer illness or injury?
A lot of migraine attacks. Toothache which I never thought I'd get again after ten thousand years.

What was the best thing you bought?
Hmm, my worldvision sponsorship. If you could consider that.

Whose behavior merited celebration?
Errrr...I can't think of anyone. Hahaha~ Everyone deserves a toast. It's a darn hard life and to survive another year is enough reason to celebrate.

Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed?
Bakeks from work. And random memories from the past that until now I can't understand. I guess that's why they're random ;p

Where did most of your money go?
Wek, coffee? food? books, clothes, tuition, cab fare, facials, hair salon. Hahaha~

What did you get really, really, really excited about last year?
A new relationship which didn't end well...no regrets though. I learned tons from it. Most importantly it reminded me I'm supposed to shun off men..and overstated friends.

What song(s) will always remind you of 2006?
"Beautiful" by India Arie
"City of Blinding Lights" by U2
"Beautiful" by Moby

Compared to this time last year, are you:
i. happier or sadder? -- happier.
ii. thinner or fatter? -- fatter!
iii. richer or poorer? -- both. I'm richer if you add up all my earnings but poorer because I spent more this year ;p

What do you wish you'd done more?
Exercise. Sleep. Laugh.

What do you wish you'd done less of?
Worrying. Didn't help me and I'm still on it. Ugh, neverending.

How many one-night stands?
Wala ata. Hahahaha~

What was your favorite TV program?
Nothing really. Just random shows on cable.

Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year?
Yes. Sino kaya siya? Heehee~

What was the best book you read?
I can't honestly remember all the books I've read but the Undomestic Goddess by Kinsella made me think a lot. Really. I doesn't sound much but I thought, do i want a life in the fast lane or do i want to take my chances and look for my small place in some secluded suburbs...? That's the thing I've been worrying about for the latter part of the year really.

What was your greatest musical discovery?
Oh my...I'm so out of tune...Don't ask me.

What did you want and get?
Another chance to prove to myself that I can let my guards down. I got it alright...and had my heart broken another time. Sheeeeesh~

What was your favorite film of this year?
Happy Feet? I really can't remember anything.

What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
I slept. 25.

What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
Losing all my excess baggage early on? I still have a lot by the way so there's no point!

How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2006?
Simple.

What kept you sane?
Blogging. P*yups. The Starbucks Baristas. My incessant non-exclusive talks with Hernan and Penny. Gym days that gave me happy hormones.

Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
No one.

What political issue stirred you the most?
You know me, nothing political in nature please.

Who did you miss?
my family.

Who was the best new person you met?
My new self.

Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2006:
I'm not supergirl or wonderwoman as everyone thinks I am. I had to work hard for everything and that makes every single thing happening in my life really valuable. You want something? Work for it. You want to rid yourself of something? Let go. You want to know yourself? Take time to listen.

What was the nicest thing someone told you about yourself:
I deserve more.

The most touching experience you've had this year?
A smile from a stranger. A hug from no one. A kiss from an illusion.

What did you like most about yourself this year?
My undying belief in the goodness of everyone.

What did you hate most about yourself this year?
Being too hormonal and emotional.

Quote a song lyric that sums up your year:
"The time is right, I'm gonna pack my bags and take that journey down the road...I wanna go to a place where I have nothing and everything that exist between in the here and nowhere...I wanna go to a place where time has no consequences and the skies open to my prayer...I wanna go to beautiful."

Was 2006 a good year for you?
It was. It might not seem like it at first glance but learning about myself and life is always more important than the things I had to endure and go through.

What was your favorite moment of the year?
Those nights when i was brave enough to make myself feel what's really there.

What was your least favorite moment of the year?
That Thursday afternoon when my phone rang and I was dragged into another sad reality. And that sad day in the hospital when all I wanted was to be this little girl once again. And that one afternoon in UP when I realized I don't belong there anymore, and I pity the next person who realizes that they don't too.

Where were you when 2006 began?
Home.

Who were you with?
No one.

Where were you when 2006 ended?
Home.

Who were you with when 2006 ended?
No one.

Do you have a new years resolution for 2007?
To free myself.