What did you do in 2007 that you’d never done before?
Travel outside the country with friends instead of family.
Watch fireworks at Manila Bay.
Went to the gym semi-regularly with a friend (hi paula!).
Spend my birthday in a competition.
See windmills.
Apply for online writing jobs (I haven't been accepted yet. But let's see. :D)
Tried windsurfing.
Went to HK Disneyland.
Told a jeepney driver exactly how I feel about his reckless driving.
Did you keep your new year’s resolutions from last year?Nopey. I don't think I achieved any. Hahahaha! But you know..try and try until you die!
Did anyone close to you give birth?
Close? No.
Did anyone close to you die?
Thankfully, the answer is no.
What countries did you visit?
Hong Kong and Singapore. Wish I can add BKK to the list soon.
What would you like to have in 2008 that you lacked in 2007?
Will power. :D
What was your biggest achievement of the year?
Ngay. I don't think I had any. Sad no? But..yeah..I don't think I had any.
What was your biggest failure?
My weight. Hahahaha! Parang every year resolution ko sya and eery year I'm more or less the same.
Did you suffer illness or injury?
Yep. But minor ek. Like colds, cough, flu. Worse would be asthma.
What was the best thing you bought?
Tickets to Hong Kong. :)
Where did most of your money go?
Travel, clothes, food..hmm..but maybe the real answer is car repair. I'd been in so many accidents nung 2007,
What did you get really, really, really excited about?
Spice Girls reunion. Hahahahaha! So cheesy am I. But I was, and still am, excited.
What do you wish you’d done more of?
Excercise, kasi sayang bayad ko sa gym.
Writing, because I need to hone my craft more.
Save, because at my age my bank account should be heftier than it is.
What do you wish you’d done less of?
Spending..again it's just too much.
Procrastinating, becuase there's so much else I could have done.
Fighting, because it's really tiring to argue. Negativity is draining.
What was the best book you read?
I'd like to sa 1984 but it left too depressed. Maybe Paul Arden's It's Not How Good You Are It's How Godd You Want To Be.
What did you want and get?
Money. Hahaha! A pair of cowboy boots.
Hugs, kisses, laughter.
What kept you sane?
Friends. Boyfriend. Dogs.
The Internet.
Who did you miss?
Friends who are far away physically, mentally, emotionally.
What was your favorite TV show in 2007?
Ugly Betty. Loved how hilarious it was. Can't wait for season 2!
Heroes and House and Numbers din. Hahaha! Im a DVD addict!
What song will always remind you of 2007?
Umbrella-ela-ela-e-e-e..Under my umbrella..
What was your favorite movie in 2007?
Based solely on how many times I watched it..it has to be Enchanted.
300, Hairspray and Transformers were fantastic too.
What was your the most vile movie of 2007?
Mr.Woodcock. BLECH! UGH!!! YUUUUUCK! I have no idea what possesed me to even consider viewing that film!
Far second would be Golden Compass. So boring. Didn't live up to its year-long hype.
What was your restaurant/food discovery for 2007?
Of course, I'll say Tropezz. :) Hahaha! Love the pizza and the adobo linguini and the ham sandwich without bias.
Second, would probably be Cupcakes by Sonja. Granted, it's not a restaurant restaurant but damn!!! Looove the cupcakes talaga.
I tried a lot of new restos this year actually..but I can't remember any more that truly blew me away.
Oh! I know. Alexa's(?) in Salcedo is a great cafe. And SanFo Treats has yummy choco-coated bananas. :D
Are you richer or poorer?Poorer, definitely.
Thinner or fatter?
Sadly, I ended up fatter. I started thinner. Oh well.
Which bad habit are you most motivated to break?Binge eating. Reckless spending.
What are you most looking forward to in 2008?
Opportunities for new adventures and new friends. :)