I did this survey last year. It really allowed me to reminisce and basically just look back on the fun and not so fun times I've had...

THANKS everyone. You guys made my year. =)

What did you do in 2007 that you'd never done before?
Visit another country! Indonesia in May was really, REALLY awesome. =) And I was also on national TV... twice! haha.

Did you keep your new years' resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
Nope. Hehe. But I have serious new year's resolutions for next yea, so I plan to really keep them.

Did anyone close to you give birth?
Hmmm... let me see. I think I have a cousin who gave birth this year, but we aren't really close.

Did anyone close to you die?
Well, there were two people who died later this year that really crushed me. Although I wasn't really close to them. There was Mr. Paras who died in a motorcycle accident (which I saw happen, shucks) and there was Alzen Joy who just died this month. Really, really sad. Tapos, Benazir Bhutto was assasinated pa jud. Hahay. There goes Pakistan.

What countries did you visit?
Indonesia lang, but it was really cool.

What would you like to have in 2008 that you lacked in 2007?
I would like to have good grades (haha) and better relationships with people around me. ^_^

What date from 2007 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
Wow. Uhm, it would probably be the day I fell. Haha. =) Joke. (not really) And maybe all the awesome tournaments I've been to. Whoa. Tapos there's the

What was your biggest achievement of the year?
Debate stuff. This was my best (and worst) debate year. Tourneys, victories, losses, firsts, lasts. =)

What was your biggest failure?
Biggest failure this year... probably failing to live up to my promises. I broke people's hearts this year. It wasn't pretty. Maybe next year, makabawi ko..

Did you suffer illness or injury?
Nope. =)

What was the best thing you bought?
Hmm... clothes! Just kidding. I'm not really sure. A plane ticket to Manila?

Whose behavior merited celebration?
Definitely not mine. Haha. Odie's? hehe. I loved Odie the entire year. =) Who else ba? Can't think of anyone else eh.

Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed?
Haha. Haha. Haha. I'm not going to tell. But there is someone (or four). ^_^ But I'm over them.

Where did most of your money go?
Still debate. Gosh. A really expensive vice.

What did you get really, really, really excited about?
A lot of things. I got excited about shifting to Mass Com finally. So many doors opened when I shifted. I'm just so much happier in the course. =)

What song(s) will always remind you of 2007?
Gosh. A lot. Like a Star by Corinne Bailey Rae, Collide by Howie Day and Jenny by Click Five. =)

Compared to this time last year, are you:
i. happier or sadder? -- happier. definitely.
ii. thinner or fatter? –- fatter. haha.
iii. richer or poorer? –- poorer. too much money blown on debates.

What do you wish you'd done more?
Study.

What do you wish you'd done less of?
slack off, hehe.

How many one-night stands?
I'm not like that. Hehe.

What was your favorite TV program?
Ooh. Entourage. Ahlavet. I don't know why. Hehe. And I still love That 70's Show and America's Next Top Model. =)

Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year?
Well, hate is such a strong word. Hehe. And I've learned to forgive this year, so ya...

What was the best book you read?
The last installment of Harry Potter (which made me really sad that it's over)...

What was your greatest musical discovery?
Playing the guitar! As in! It just made the musical aspect of my life much more colorful. Because of it, I've learned to compose songs. And one song (a Christian one) won in a university competition. hehe.

What did you want and get?
Hmm... I don't really know. More satisfaction, I guess.

What was your favorite film of this year?
That's hard. Nothing really stuck to me this year eh.

What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
Oh. Don't get me started. It was the WORST birthday ever. I did nothing really. But the good part was that my debate crush from ADS greeted me (haha) and I was able to cook for the debaters and buy them pizza.

What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
I should probably have turned to God more. Then I could experience real joy ba. I'm doing my best though, especially for next year. =)

How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2006?
Well, I guess I was better dressed this year. Not that I dress good na. At least I made changes. Not just pants, shirts and slippers.

What kept you sane?
Friends. Definitely friends.

Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
That would be Channing Tatum. Haha. And for some reason, Mandy Moore. Hehe.

What political issue stirred you the most?
Benazir Bhutto assasinated and the whole turmoil in Burma.

Who did you miss?
Maia! As in. I still miss her.

Who was the best new person you met?
That's easy. CLYDE! hehe. I met him mid year, and we've been close since. He's really cool. We think alike, we have the same attitude towards life and all. Basta he's cool. And a lot of debaters from other schools too. =)

Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2007:
People you least expect can hurt you. And that at the end of the day, every decision you make and basically just everything you do is between you and God alone. Oh ya, and that love can make you lose all control... which sucks.

What was the nicest thing someone told you about yourself:
Ooh. That I deserve to be happy. Awww... I know it's cliche but it really touched me. Whoever you are, thanks!

The most touching experience you've had this year?
Hmm... Stuff with my Mom.

What did you like most about yourself this year?
I can't really pinpoint anything. Maybe my debating. I don't know. Hehe. And also my compositions. hehe.

What did you hate most about yourself this year?
My tactlessness. as always. And my overly-obsessive nature. Haha.

Quote a song lyric that sums up your year:
"I'm falling even more in love with you, letting go of all I've held on to. I'm standing here until you make me move. I'm hanging by a moment here with you."

Was 2007 a good year for you?
Ya. It was. =)

What was your favorite moment of the year?
Ooh. I had lots of favorite moments. Mostly the times I've spent with someone. Haha.

What was your least favorite moment of the year?
I really don't want to talk about the least. Hehe. But I could say, that not advancing to the semis during VMDC really sucked.

Where were you when 2007 began?
Silliman Village, Piapi, Dumaguete City. Haha.

Who were you with?
Family.

Where will you be when 2007 ends?
I guess still here.

Who will you be with when 2006 ends?
Family still.

Do you have a new years resolution for 2007?
1. Develop relationship with God more.
2. Better my performance in school.
3. Be nicer to people around me. Haha.
4. Forget about the person which made my year totally miserable.
5. And some other stuff I can't really tell. haha.

What was your favorite month of 2007?
Hmm. I don't know. March, I guess.

Did you lose anybody close to you in 2007?
Yep. I definitely lost someone. Secret lang. haha.

What was your favorite record from 2007?
Mandy Moore's Wild Hope. and Corinne Bailey Rae's self-titled album. hehe.

How many concerts did you see in 2007?
One lang. It was a Christian concert. It was really cool.

Did you drink a lot of alchohol in 2007?
Nope. Not really. =)

Do a lot of drugs in 2007?
NO. Bali sa... hehe.

You do anything you are ashamed of this year?
Siyempre. But I'm over them na.

How much money did you spend in 2007?
A lot. Hehe.

What was your proudest moment of 2007?
Debate stuff. Hehe.

What was your most embarrassing moment of 2007?
I can't really remember. Hehe.

If you could go back in time to any moment of 2007 and change something, what would it be?
I would like to go back to my debates and redo my speeches! haha.

What are your plans for 2008?
Do better in school, really strive to be a better person overall.

How are you different now that the year has ended?
I guess now, I'm more aware of how I stand in people's lives. And how people view me, basically.

What are your wishes for the new year?
Just happiness... the whole year round. ^_^

I am hurting so much I don’t even know if this is going to be a decent entry. I know I’ve been posting really senti stuff the past few weeks – which perhaps annoyed the hell out of you already – but this entry promises to top the list of most heartbreaking experiences in my life that I decided to share with you.

More than anything, I feel so alone. I’ve never been this alone before. My family seems so distant (well, my parents are in Manila), my brods and sis all are busy, I haven’t seen my barkada in weeks, and the people I thought were my home when everything else in my life was messed up, turned out to be the people who hate me the most.

I honestly don’t know exactly what I did wrong – what ticked them off, what made them want to stay away from me. But I’m not saying I had no faults. If they went to the extent of trying to kick me out of the group, then something must have happened.

Based on previous experiences, the main reason why people get mad at me is my tactlessness, or my insensitivity to others. Well, that is something I’m still working on until now. But I guess there were more issues about me now.

They told me I was a power-grub. That I was so obsessed with glory that I forgot to be human. I’m not going to deny it. Maybe I had my eye on the prize ever since, and I was willing to do everything to get it. BUT hurting people intentionally wasn’t part of my plan. NOT AT ALL. I even wanted them to share victories with me. Well, I guess I rubbed them the wrong way. And for that, I’m incredibly sorry.

They told me I was a snob. That I chose who I talked to – that the people who weren’t at my level were ‘nobodies’ for me. Again, I am sorry. I must admit, that the people I hung out with most of the time had the same interests, the same passion as me. Maybe I forgot about the others, or refused to get to know them because I didn’t need any more ‘companions,’ so to say. But honestly, I would give anything to get to know them. And develop relationships with them. I probably was too proud and too focused to do so.

They told me my actions were very harsh. Shucks. Apart from my tactlessness, this is also a problem of mine. I may seem really mean, but I’m not. I may seem angry, but I’m not. I may seem like I dismiss people I don’t like, but I don’t. I blame it on my being lost. I blame it on my insensitivity still. Forgive me.

I’m not going to justify my actions – or I’m not going to turn myself into the victim here. I’m the reason why there were problems, and what’s really sad is, I didn’t even have a tiny inkling. When I decided to quit, I thought it was because I was leaving the problem. Oh God, little did I know, if I really left, then I take the problem with me. Better for them, I presume. I thought I was doing myself a favor. Again, I was mistaken.

Hahay. I can’t really undo the damage I’ve caused. I can’t really ask people to trust me again. That’s their choice. All I want to say is that I had no intentions of hurting anybody. Not at all. I love you all so much – more than the passion we share. So if it would be best for me to leave, I will. I’m not going to compromise our friendships just because of shallow victories.

I hope you will find it in your hearts to forgive me. But if you’ll need more time, I