The year-end survey
What did you do in 2005 that you'd never done before?
carry a baby in my arms (I have attempted to carry only babies who are 6
mos and older..because I'm afraid I might hurt them....but a newborn? it's
my first time)
Did you keep your new years' resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
No new year's resolution for me at the start of 2005. But this time, I'll
be a stronger person, less emotional, more practical.
Did anyone close to you give birth?
Leen, my college friend. She waited 4 years before she finally gave birth
to a baby boy-Giancarlo, my inaanak
Did anyone close to you die?
None
What would you like to have in 2006 that you lacked in 2005?
direction
What date from 2005 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
Jan 10, the day I gave birth to Ira
What was your biggest achievement of the year?
facing and conquering my fears
What was your biggest failure?
None of my own fault, fate has put me to a test and I surpassed it, so I
believe i made it this year
Did you suffer illness or injury?
a very sore throat, mild food poisoning (huh!)
What was the best thing you bought?
all the things for Ira
Whose behavior merited celebration?
My own. It was a tough year for me, but I bounced back gracefully.
Where did most of your money go?
Ira's milk, diaper etc
What did you get really, really, really excited about?
Ira's pasyal
What song(s) will always remind you of 2005?
"Swept Away" Paolo Santos version
Compared to this time last year, are you:
i. happier or sadder? -- a bit sad
ii. thinner or fatter? -- Thinner, I was pregnant last year
iii. richer or poorer? -- Richer.
What do you wish you'd done more?
More time with baby
What do you wish you'd done less of?
Fight
How many one-night stands?
Wala.
What was your favorite TV program?
I did sort of get hooked on some episodes of Extra Challenge, Oprah, CSI
Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year?
wala, i don't want to harbor any ill feeling
What was the best book you read?'
I don't have time to read books nowadays, so I'm into magazines
What was your greatest musical discovery?
No Doubt (Gwen Stefani's ska days)
What did you want and get?
I want a trip to Baguio, and thank God, I got it before the year ends
What was your favorite film of this year?
Sin City
What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
I turned 31, just went to the arcade with Ira. I don't think it's practical
to host a party or even a dinner because i'ts almost Christmas eve.
How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2005?
Still the same casual thing
What kept you sane?
my blog
Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
Kate Hudson, she's cute and dresses well
What political issue stirred you the most?
None, I hate Philippine politics nowadays
Who did you miss?
someone
Who was the best new person you met?
Nantarat from Fujitsu Thailand. She makes me laugh everytime we talk on the
phone.
Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2005:
Kaya ko to
What was the nicest thing someone told you about yourself:
phrases from Nani's poem which he wrote for me
the most touching experience you've had this year?
rediscovering myself
What did you like most about yourself this year?
My courage to face life's "extra" challenges ha ha
What did you hate most about yourself this year? My drama
Quote a song lyric that sums up your year:
"Good times, bad times gimme some of that" - Edie Brickell song
Was 2005 a good year for you?
It was good for me in a sense that it taught me much.
What was your favorite moment of the year?
play time with Ira
What was your least favorite moment of the year?
Fights. Senti moments
Where were you when 2005 began?
home in Laguna
Who were you with?
Marvin
Where will you be when 2005 ends?
Probably in Antipolo
Who will you be with when 2005 ends?
Family.
Do you have a new years resolution for 2006?
To learn as many new things as possible. To meet as many new friends as
possible
What was your favorite month of 2005?
January, December
Did you lose anybody close to you in 2005?
Physically, yes. In spirit, no.
Did you miss anybody in the past year?
Yes, very much.
What was your favorite record from 2005?
MYMP
Did you drink a lot of alcohol in 2005?
Barely.
do a lot of drugs in 2005?
Yes, at the C-section when I gave birth he he
you do anything you are ashamed of this year?
Oo, naman.
How much money did you spend in 2005?
I don't do accounting
If you could go back in time to any moment of 2005 and change something,
what would it be?
the way some people treated me
What are your plans for 2006?
all for Ira,...whatever it is that's waiting out there
How are you different now that the year has ended?
I'm happier
What are your wishes for the new year?
I can't wait to see Ira walk, then run and talk to me as a smart kid
I wish to fulfill all my dreams...to be simply happy....
