Friday, December 31, 2010

Last post before the year ends.

Only four more hours til 2011 arrives. 2010 was a great year for me, and I hope 2011 will be the same, or even better! Before 2010 ends, I'll answer this "survey" that I got from Meryl to see how my 2010 went.

What were the things you did that you've never done before?
Go to Mag:Net at High Street. Be a bridesmaid at a wedding. Cry at a wedding. Smoke weed. Be a dean's lister. Plan a trip for about 20 people. Go to Boracay with friends. Jetski. Jump off a cliff. Have a physical fight with my mom (sabunutan talaga!) Go to Davao. Zip line. Eat durian. Get drunk at home. Work! Have an ATM card. Withdraw from an ATM machine. Be a secondary sponsor at a wedding.

Did you keep your New Year's resolution and will you make some this year?
Unfortunately, I didn't. I said I'll quit smoking, but it's really hard to do so. This year, I won't make any.

Did anyone close to you give birth?
Yep! My cousin, ate Mae Mae.

Did anyone close to you die.
One of my uncles died on Christmas day, but I'm not really that close to him.

What countries did you visit?
None.

What would you like to have in 2011 that you lacked in 2010?
A special someone, maybe? HAHAHAHA

What date(s) from 2010 will remain etched in your memory and why?
February 13 - Mama and Lala came back.
February 14 - My lolo's 80th birthday
April 8 - Ate Mae and Kuya Zav's wedding
April 30 to May 5 - Boracay with OrgComm family!
May 7 - IRON MAN 2
May 24 - Tali beach with J-Crew, where I jumped off a cliff!
July 15 - The birth of my first pamangkin, Issey Aolani. :)
August 18 - First physical fight mama, the day before thesis submission!
September 4 - Davao trip!
October 9 - College graduation, and the day mama and I made up.
October 28 - The day I received the news that I was accepted at Primer Group of Companies!
November 15 - My first day of work at Primer.
November - 25 My first PR event, Tumi's Holiday and Spring collection launch.
November 29 - My first photo shoot.
December 30 - Ate Margoux and Kuya Norman's wedding

What was your biggest achievement of the year?
Being a Dean's lister, finishing college and receiving great comments on our thesis, and of course getting a job! :)

What was the best thing you bought?
Probably the new clothes and shoes that I bought myself a few weeks ago! The plane tickets to Boracay and Davao! And the Vuvuzuela I bought just a few days ago! :)

Did you suffer any illness or injury?
I got the flu during my second week at work, and my cough lasted for about a month!

Whose behavior merited celebration?
Me! I feel like I've grown up a lot during 2010. I think I became more mature and responsible.

Whose behavior made you appalled or depressed?
My mom and Jude.

Where did most of your money go?
Food! I can't stop eating, hahaha. And of course my vices, and on new clothes and shoes!

What did you really get excited about?
The return of mama and Lala to the Philippines. Ate Mae and Kuya Zav's wedding. Boracay with OrgComm family. The birth of baby Iel. Davao trip with Cee. College graduation, baby! First day of work. Ate Margoux and Kuya Norman's wedding.

What songs will remind you of 2010?
Chasing Pavements by Adelle, 2012 by Jay Sean, The Time by The Black Eyed Peas and Marry You by Bruno Mars.

Compared to this time last year, are you:
1. Happier or sadder?
I think happier, physically, mentally and spiritually. But emotionally, sadder.

2. Thinner or fatter?
Thinner. A lot of people have said that I lost weight and that I look anorexic, which I know I don't!

3. Richer or poorer?
Hahahahaha Richer! Because I am now earning, but poorer because I keep on spending my salary!

What do you wish you'd done more?
Go to church and spend time with family instead of sitting on my ass all day.

What do you wish you'd done less?
Smoke and drink.

What was your favorite TV program?
Glee, How I Met Your Mother and Pretty Little Liars.

Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year?
None.

What was the best book you read?
Uhmmmm, thesis/RRL books? Haha!

What did you want and get?
A trip to Boracay with friends, A college diploma, and a job!

What did you do on your birthday and what did you get?
Drank at Beach house with a few friends then dinner at Sbarro with my grandparents. I was 20 years old, my last year as a teen!

What one thing would have made your year immeasurable?
To have that one wish come true, but I guess it never will. Four years is enough, it's time to move on.

How would you describe your fashion concept this year?
Very plain. I didn't have the money of time to buy new clothes, so I was always seen wearing jeans and a shirt.

Who/what kept you sane?
My friends and family, and food!

Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
Mark Salling.

What political issue stirred you the most?
2010 National Elections, even though I didn't vote.

Who was the best new person(s) you've met?
My officemates! :)

What was the nicest thing someone told you about yourself?
My friend Edren told me that I'm one of the nicest friends he has, and someone he can really trust, and that he considers me as one of his sisters. :)

The most touching experience you've had this year?
Being an intern for Open Heart Foundation and teaching at the schools they support. I always almost cry when I visit their schools because I feel bad for the children, and I realize how lucky I am and that I should be thankful for everything I have.

Quote a song that sums up your year.
No regrets, just love. (Teenage Dream by Katy Perry)

Was 2010 a good year for you?
Definitely yes!

What was your least favorite moment of the year?
Fighting with my mom and stressing over thesis.

What was your favorite moment of the year?
Summer vacation, Thesis submission and defense, Davao trip, college graduation and finding out that I got accepted at Primer!

Where were you when 2010 began?
At home, and after I went to my aunt's place to drink!

Where will you be when 2010 ends?
At home, with my family. :)

Did you lose anybody close to you in 2010?
I didn't really lose him, there's just a gap between us now.

Did you miss anybody in the past year?
Yes, my family in the US.

What was your favorite record(s) in 2010?
Bruno Mars', Rihanna's and Maroon 5's new albums, and Pretty Little Liars soundtrack.

How many concerts did you see in 2010?
None.

Did you drink alcohol in 2010?
YES!

Did you do a lot of drugs in 2010?
Nope, just twice. But prescribed drugs, yes!

Did you do anything you were ashamed of this year?
Yes.

How much money did you spend in 2010?
A lot! Next year, I'll total how much I'll spend!

What was your proudest moment of 2010?
Graduating from college. I'm the first to graduate in my family and I feel that my mom and grandparents are really proud with what I have accomplished, and of course getting a job!

What was your embarrassing moment of 2010?
I can't remember anything really embarrassing, but I had a lot of whoops moments.

If you could go back in time to any moment of 2010 and change something, what would it be?
August 18, 2010. I wish I would have just shut up so that mama and I wouldn't have fought.

How are you different now that the year is about to end?
I definitely became more responsible now that I'm working, and I value time more.

What are your wishes for the next year?
For my family and friends to be healthy and strong; to be a regular at Primer; and to have a special someone in my life. (HAHAHA KALOKA)

What are your plans for 2011?
To travel all over the Philippines, and maybe one Asian country! I don't really have any plans, I'll just go with the flow. Bring it on, 2011!

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