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From Julie. What did you do in 2008 that you’d never done before? - Worked at the Ateneo.
- Made a speech 30 minutes before I saying it in front of two thousand people.
- Left for Spain.
Did you keep your new years’ resolutions, and will you make more for next year? Did I make any? Did anyone close to you give birth? I'm not sure... Did anyone close to you die? =( What countries did you visit? I'm in Spain. What would you like to have in 2009 that you lacked in 2008? A healthy diet and smaller boobs. What date from 2008 will remain etched upon your memory, and why? OH GOD SO FREAKIN MANY. The day Gabby died, the day I graduated, the day we had the big party, the day I made a speech in front of the whole Ateneo community, the send-off for me, the day I left Davao, the day I left the Philippines, the day I arrived in Madrid... What was your biggest achievement of the year? Being part of Ateneo de Davao High School's history and being here in Spain. What was your biggest failure? No failures this year. (I think.) Did you suffer illness or injury? No... What was the best thing you bought? I can't recall. Whose behavior merited celebration? My friends. =) And me. Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed? =( Where did most of your money go? Food. And warmer clothes. Its so freakin expensive here... What did you get really, really, really excited about? Leaving for Spain. What song(s) will always remind you of 2008? Super dami! Make It Mine - Jason Mraz, You and I Both - Jason Mraz, No Day But Today - Bevs Malaki, Pinpin Serra and Mima Mendoza, Lucky - Jason Mraz and Colbie Calliat, I Though I Lost You - Miley Cyrus and John Travolta, Always Be My Baby - David Cook, YMCA and Buttercup. I'm sure there are more... Compared to this time last year, are you: i. happier or sadder? sadder ii. thinner or fatter? fatter, I think iii. richer or poorer? depends... still living on my mother's wallet What do you wish you’d done more? Spent more time with family and friends. What do you wish you’d done less of? I don't know... Did you fall in love in 2008? NO. What was your favorite TV program? Private Practice, Heroes, Dirty Sexy Money, Criminal Minds Do you hate anyone now that you didn’t hate this time last year? I don't think so... What was the best book you read? Atonement by Ian McEwan What was your greatest musical discovery? Jason Mraz's Live at Java Joe's album. What did you want and get? I wanted life and I got it. What was your favorite film of this year? Didn't watch too many movies this year. Nothing worth remembering. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you? I turned 17, invited Fran and Cla (my partners in crime) to a nice merienda and some Limoncello at home. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying? Worked longer at the Ateneo. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2008? Can't go wrong with a nice shirt, a nice pair of jeans and my favorite Ateneo-blue Havaianas. What kept you sane? Family and friends. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most? ANDERSON COOPER. What political issue stirred you the most? I don't know... I was all about Obama this year. Who did you miss? Every fucking one. =( Who was the best new person you met? AFS PEOPLE!!! Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2008: There is no place like home. What was the nicest thing someone told you about yourself: I don't know if this answers the question... But when Fr. Tony Pabayo said that he was proud of me and when Bro. Weyms said that he knows I'll succeed wherever I go. =) I miss you my Jesuits! The most touching experience you’ve had this year? Being with my former teachers now former colleagues. What did you like most about yourself this year? Independence and passion. What did you hate most about yourself this year? Weakness. Quote a song lyric that sums up your year: "I don't wanna wait before the dream is over//I'm gonna make it mine." Make It Mine - Jason Mraz Was 2008 a good year for you? THE BEST What was your favorite moment of the year? Pwede marami? The drinking game during the Party of the Century, the speech, my last Sunday, the pray-over at my send-off, Bro's final words... I'm feeling senti now. What was your least favorite moment of the year? The day I left. Where were you when 2008 began? Marco Polo Hotel. Who were you with? My amazing family. Where will you be when 2008 ends? In Santiago de Compostela, Spain. Who will you be with when 2008 ends? With my amazing host family. Do you have a new years resolution for 2009? LOSE SOME WEIGHT!!! What was your favorite month of 2008? March to the first half of September. Did you lose anybody close to you in 2008? =( Did you miss anybody in the past year? SABI KO NGA FAMILY AND FRIENDS!!!! What was your favorite record from 2008? We Sing, We Dance, We Steal Things by Jason Mraz How many concerts did you see in 2008? I think I just watched Bamboo... Did you drink a lot of alchohol in 2008? HELL TO THE YEAH. Do a lot of drugs in 2008? Definitely not. And never will. You do anything you are ashamed of this year? NO. How much money did you spend in 2008? I have NO idea. What was your proudest moment of 2008? See the question where Fr. Tony and Bro. Weyms were the answer. What was your most embarrassing moment of 2008? I dunno. If you could go back in time to any moment of 2008 and change something, what would it be? I wouldn't change a thing. What are your plans for 2009? Watch the Jason Mraz concert, GO HOME, have a huge party, finally enroll in ADMU, kick ass on my first term at the Ateneo. How are you different now that the year has ended? I'm more independent and I know more about myself now... Sounds cliche but true. And I've realized how much I love my family and friends... What are your wishes for the new year? Time to fly by fast enough so I can enjoy my remaining five months here in Spain and be back home... And to lose some weight.
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