My sister sent me the link to ate mahal’s blog in multiply and told me to answer it. At first, I have completely NO intension of answering and reading all of it (coz I was at work, hehe). I was just browsing then I was intrigued by one question and wanted to answer for myself…

so here it goes.. I believe, this was my 2008. :)

1. What did you do in 2008 that you'd never done before?
*Thinking* Obviously, go to a country with no close friends, no relatives and decided to work there. (lakas ng loob ko.. ayan tuloy..hehe)

2. Did you keep your new years' resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
I don’t remember making a new year’s resolution for 2008. But for 2009, I have A LOT of new year’s resolution… And I think I’ll stick to it! (I will, promise!)

3. Did anyone close to you give birth?
Not gave birth but my best friend, Staki got preggy… hehe.. :p None..

4. Did anyone close to you die?
My Lolo Tatang, he died last March and I wasn’t able to go home that time because I didn’t have V.L. yet and didn’t have enough money.. :(

5. What countries did you visit?
I got to go to Hong Kong for our company’s product launch, which I also organized and another one with Miguel and his family last November for vacation.

6. What would you like to have in 2009 that you lacked in 2008?
A pleasant change in my life…

7. What date from 2008 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
My gosh… kailangan pa bang I-memorize yan… uhmm, December 25!

8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?
Alot actually: To be independent, I was able to help out (financially) my family.. And I was able to go to Baclaran church (for the first time) on the last Wednesday of the year! :)

9. What was your biggest failure?
Letting someone break my heart…

10. Did you suffer illness or injury?
If you call it illness or injury… then yes… Injury of the heart… hahaha!

11. What was the best thing you bought?
A lot of things actually, but it wasn’t for me… (Laftrip!)

12. Whose behavior merited celebration?
-My family who keeps reminding me how to trust and have faith in God.

-My brother Jayson, who was surprisingly made me realize a lot of things in life and that everything will happen in God’s time.

-My besty sister Janice, in spite of and despite of having fights with her bf and have their differences.. at the end of the day they still love each other and manage to solve things.. And now, they’re engaged!

-And every single one of my sexy (hot mamma’s), courageous, amazing friends. :D

13. Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed?
Ngek.. Do I really have to say who.. isn’t it TOO obvious, the person who broke my heart on Christmas day..

14. Where did most of your money go?
Cebu Pacific!!! I went home to Manila, I think 4 times last year!

15. What did you get really, really, really excited about?
Last May 11, I went back to Manila and celebrated my birthday with him and got the cell phone I’ve always wanted.

16. What song will always remind you of 2008?
Last Christmas(I gave you my heart) by Wham … I think… or George Michael.. haha.. bsta un!

17. Compared to this time last year, are you:
happier or sadder? Sadder, I had him eh..

richer or poorer? Richer, I have savings and a job now! :D

thinner or fatter? Thinner! Depressed eh… Pero pretty pa rin! Hahaha.. joke. :D

18. What do you wish you'd done more of?
Realize self-worth, be happy and contented on what I have.. Be more positive..

19. What do you wish you'd done less of?
Negativity…

20. How did you spend the holidays?
At home, crying… (When I should have enjoyed my Christmas with my family.)

21. Did you fall in love in 2008?
Yes.. everyday… in spite of and despite of his flaws and our distance…

22. How many one-night stands?
Sorry, not for me…can’t imagine doing it.

23. What were your favorite TV programs?
The reruns of FRIENDS and Prison Break!

24. Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year?
Hate is such a strong word… it’s more of disappointed, frustrated!

25. What were the best books you've read?
Twilight! My gosh… First book I finished from cover to cover! (yihee, i know how to read) :p

26. What was your favorite film of this year?
Twilight!!!!!

27. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2008?
Still in jeans and sleeveless shirts.. but became interested in dresses as well. :D

28 Whom did you miss?
maloy..

29. Who was the best new person you met?
God!

30. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2008.
God is good.. Even if he doesn’t give you what you wished for, it’s not because he loves you less but he wants to give you THE BEST!

31. What was your greatest musical discovery?
David Sides.. galing mag piano! (search in youtube)

32. What did you want and get?
A new job! :)

33. What did you do on your birthday and how old were you?
I turned 25 and spent the whole day with someone who was so special to me.

34. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
If God gave my Christmas wish.

35. What kept you sane?
That I’ll be going home soon and be with him…

36. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
Robert Pattinson! (whew…)

37. Quote a song lyric that sums up your year: “..i know i deserve better after all.. I'll never let another teardrop fall..”