since the new year is here. . .

here's a survey that I got from Ms. Ala's blog

What did you do in 2005 that you'd never done before? mag-pretend na sumasayaw (or should I say nagwawala?)sa disco sa harap ng camera (as in videocam). Sumakay ng (at magmukhang tanga dahil nga first time) MRT. Masaksihan ang epekto pag nag-strike ang mga jeep. Makipag-friends sa isang pure japanese girl na mas magaling pang mag-tagalog sa’ken. Sumulat ng isang eksena na screenplay type. Mag-blog ng seryoso. Gumawa ng tula ng seryoso. Magpakulot (syempre ng buhok). Mag-contact lens. Umupo sa hagdanan sa may pinto ng bus dahil puno na at desperado na kong makasakay. Magka-crush sa isang babae dahil magaling siyang magsulat at mag-piktyur-piktyur. Umalis ng bahay ng naka-shorts (as in shorts).

Did you keep your new years' resolutions, and will you make more for next year? I did not (as always). But I did make an UN-new year’s day resolution. And yeah, i can make one anytime! (hehe)

Did anyone close to you give birth? May. She’s the same age as me.

Did anyone close to you die? Fortunately, none.

What would you like to have in 2006 that you lacked in 2005? Unbeatable confidence.

What date from 2005 will remain etched upon your memory, and why? Well, I’m not really good in remembering dates. Pero siguro April 8 (tama ba? O kita mo na sabi ko i’m not good in dates eh). Basta it’s Joie’s debut in a resort somewhere in Binan. Memorable siya kase yun yung last time na nakita ko ulit at nakausap si Reina, Yas at Wendy.

What was your biggest achievement of the year? Getting to know myself better. As in in a deeper level. At syempre, being happy with myself.

What was your biggest failure? Not being able to appreciate life for the longest time.

Did you suffer illness or injury? Yung nagkasugat ako sa cornea at syempre the ultimate trangkaso.

What was the best thing you bought? My glittered bohemian bag! Whose behavior merited celebration? My dearest Bambina. She’s always been tough even without us to back her up. Where did most of your money go? Pamasahe. T_T What did you get really, really, really excited about? Matuto ng photography (!!!). What song(s) will always remind you of 2005? You’re Beautiful by: (sino nga ba?) Black Balloon by: Goo Goo Dolls (although luma na siya)

Compared to this time last year, are you: i. happier or sadder? – mature enough to just keep quiet and contemplate first before answering. ii. thinner or fatter? – Fatter (di naman talaga. Feeling ko lang) iii. richer or poorer? -- Richer.

What do you wish you'd done more? writing more Tagalog poems. Bonding with friends. What do you wish you'd done less of? Feeling sorry for myself. Being too much sentimental. What was your favorite TV program? Going Bulilits. Da best. Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year? my lovesick psyche.

What was the best book you read? Trip to Quiapo by Ricky Lee. At obviously isa siyang scriptwriting manual.

What was your greatest musical discovery? Robbie Williams. Michael Buble. Enya. Orange and Lemons. Lifehouse. Black Eyed Peas.

What did you want and get? A photography course. The opportunity (?) to ride a tricycle, a bus, a train and a jeepney EVERYDAY. A writing course. More independent (and stressful life). A curly hair.

What was your favorite film of this year? Crash. Although pirata version.

What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you? I turned 18 this year. I just invited my friends and relatives to come over to our house. Konting chibog. Alak. Kodakan. Kwentuhan at tawanan. Regalo at magagandang wrapper. At syempre magdamagang kantahan sa the ultimate videoke.

What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying? More kwentuhan sa magdamag. (ngek pang-porno ang dating)

What kept you sane? Writing. Praying. Family. Friends. (esp. HS friends and a few TRUE college friends)

Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most? Kelly Clarkson. I just love her songs and her music videos. = b What political issue stirred you the most? Ang hirap namang mamili!

Who did you miss? HS friends. UPLB friends (esp. dorm mates and lalo na my room mate). Si papa___tutut. (wehehehe)

Who was the best new person you met? Si Peter (unang friend ko at super classmate sa DIliman). Mam Iris (prof ko sa broadcomm 100). Si Love (yung nakatabi ko sa pila ng bayaran nung enrolment). Mam Shirley (ang buntis na sub-prof sa comm 100). Mam Libay (prof ko sa dalawang film subjects).

Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2005: 1. Only you, yourself can tell what makes you really happy. 2. Nakikinig ang universe sa anumang binubulong ng puso mo at tutulungan ka niyang magkatotoo kung anumang pinaniniwalaan mo (sabi ni Mam Libay sa’ken nung first day of classes sa scriptwriting). 3. Laugh and the whole world laughs at you, cry and you cry alone 4. Someday you will see, you’ll also be invincible (Erik, ikaw ang nagsabi niyan saken dati, remember?). 5. You don’t need many friends, only those who will stay true to you.

What was the nicest thing someone told you about yourself:

Big potential ha. (remember?) Ako daw yun. May big potential sa pagsusulat sabi ng prof ko sa scriptwriting. (flattered naman ang lola mo)

Isn’t she something? (guess who said this.)

Sana kung ikaw lang ang ang kasama ko eh di sana. . .

Siya pa rin talaga (ako pa rin daw...ang?..secret... = b)

the most touching experience you've had this year? Kahapon lang. Walang kamatayang kwentuhan at kainan ng junk foods at home-made spaghetti sa bahay nila Joie. Ako, siy at si Armel. From 3 pm – 12 midnight. One of the best (and one of the deepest and most honest) kwentuhan session I’ve ever had. = )

What did you like most about yourself this year? My unbeatable surviving abilities (?!) amidst the cold solitude (yuck. pweh!).

What did you hate most about yourself this year? Self-doubt.

Quote a song lyric that sums up your year: And there’s no time left for losing, when you stand they fall (...yeah). Black Balloon by Goo Goo Dolls.

Was 2005 a good year for you? ABSOLUTELY (despite of it all).

What was your favorite moment of the year? The ever satisying kwentuhan (+ inuman kung minsan) sessions with friends. Siesta time sa kwarto ng napakagwapo kong baby na utol. Hugs and kisses session every morning with DJ also, my baby bro. Solitary shopping window shopping at Glorietta.

What was your least favorite moment of the year? Depression mode. Senti mode. Butas-bulsa mode.

Where were you when 2005 began? Sa terrace ng bahay namen (sa san pedro, laguna). Lumuluwa ang mata sa mga fireworks ng kapibtbahay at nabibingi sa tugtog ng Incubus.

Who were you with? My family.

Where will you be when 2005 ends? At home din. malamang magkakastiff-neck na naman sa pagtingala sa mga fireworks.

Who will you be with when 2005 ends? Family den.

Do you have a new year’s resolution for 2006? YES. Share ko na lang sa susunod.

What was your favorite month of 2005? April (syempre bakasyon at debut galore), September, December

Did you miss anybody in the past year? Yes. Marami sila.

What was your favorite record from 2005? Monkey Business – B.E.P Strike Whilst the Iron is Hot – O & L

How many concerts did you see in 2005? kasama ba yung konsert-konsert-an? Did you drink a lot of alchohol in 2005? Ugh. Mga 5 times lang.

do a lot of drugs in 2005? only those prescribed by the doctor (uy safe! hehe)

you do anything you are ashamed of this year? Marame!!!

How much money did you spend in 2005? I don’t want to know. Depressing yan para sa nanay at tatay ko.

What was your proudest moment of 2005? Nung maka-flat ONE ako sa first ever script kong isinulat.

What was your most embarrassing moment of 2005? Habulin ang pareho kong tsinelas sa kalsada na naanod ng baha. Which means naka-yapak ako all the way habang pinapanood ako ng mga taong hindi man lang ako magawang tulungan dahil natutuwa sila saken.

If you could go back in time to any moment of 2005 and change something, what would it be? I would want to force my self to the fullest of my abilities. Itodo lahaaat.

What are your plans for 2006? Mag-ipon para sa thesis ko. Ayusin ang mga relationships ko. Maging totoong palaban sa lahat ng bagay (basta nasa lugar). Maging chancellor’s (or Dean’s) lister. At marami pang iba...

How are you different now that the year has ended? I’m happier with my self.

What are your wishes for the new year? I wish I could give more love to everything/everybody.