Friday, December 28, 2007

year-ender thingo!

* What did you do in 2007 that you'd never done before?
marry! And the whole "Giann" process - from morning sickness to odd cravings to gaining weight and super big tummy to the whole giving birth thing!

* Did you keep your new years' resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
no and no.

* Did anyone close to you give birth?
not really close - Itchy and T-Anne.

* Did anyone close to you die?
one of our maids from way back, Anne. She died of Eclamsia.

* What countries did you visit?
none. Can't wait for 2008 though! ;)

* What would you like to have in 2008 that you lacked in 2007?
a stable job that I would be very passionate about.

* What date from 2007 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
February 9 and 10 2007. And yesterday.

* What was your biggest achievement of the year?
Giann Theodore Alfonso. :)

* What was your biggest failure?
I failed to do my thesis proposal :(

* Did you suffer illness or injury?
hypertension.

* What was the best thing you bought?
Lamaze book for Giann. ;) Cause of all the toys I bought him, he enjoys that one the most. Mana ata sakin, mahilig magbasa! ;)

* Whose behavior merited celebration?
Ate's. Moving in another country is such a big leap of faith. And she's going through it with flying colours. She's tough and I've always liked that about her. Oh. And mama's and papa's too! Learning that their Buyigyig is about to be a mother sure wasn't the easiest news to handle but they were (and still are) very supportive and loving and understanding. Love them to bits! ♥

* Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed?
the president. who else? --> I still have the same answer!

* Where did most of your money go?
buying stuffs for Giann.

* What did you get really, really, really excited about?
giving birth and spending Christmas with the WHOLE family. Kaya lang wala si Kuya Jay-ar. But there's always next time, anyway!

* What song(s) will always remind you of 2007?
Home - Michael Buble and Falling Away With You - Muse. I know they weren't released this year but yeah.

* Compared to this time last year, are you:
i. happier or sadder? -- happier most definitely. :)
ii. thinner or fatter? -- fattEST! haha,
iii. richer or poorer? -- richer I guess. Mum would hate it if i say am poorer. LOL. --> same answer haha.

* What do you wish you'd done more?
hmm. sleep?

* What do you wish you'd done less of?
eating! I am so much of a fat pig now, really.

* How many one-night stands?
none.

* What was your favorite TV program?
naku. Anything on channel 7. thankyou Pau for tuning in on that channel 24/7!

* Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year?
No one. Hating is a waste of emotion, energy and time.

* What was the best book you read?
For One More Day - Paulo Coelho and Dear Dumb Diary series (laugh trip!)

* What was your greatest musical discovery?
Death Cab for Cutie.

* What did you want and get?
a new phone!

* What was your favorite film of this year?
definitely Stardust! ♥

* What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
I turned... 18. haha. :P Well, okay, 23. Ate the most delish turkey and siomai at Higlands China Palace.

* What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
Nothing really. One will never ever be satisfied. It's human nature to always want more. But a world cruise wouldn't hurt! :P

* How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2007?
ahh. baby doll shoes, tights and loose tops. :)

* What kept you sane?
writing, cupcakes and Giann. :) let's talk about what drives me crazy! :P

* Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
still Josh Hartnett and Hugh Grant. ♥

* What political issue stirred you the most?
Manila Pen siege. and MalacaƱang "gift-giving", when will it ever end?

* Who did you miss?
shooting shit with Chaaarles! ;)

* Who was the best new person you met?
this year? hmm. I've met the best person last year. :)

* Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2007:
Nothing will ever beat having your own child. :)

* What was the nicest thing someone told you about yourself:
that I am worth it - worth anything and everything.

* the most touching experience you've had this year?
going through birth labour with mama on my bedside. :)

* What did you like most about yourself this year?
I've become more honest with myself and my not being afraid of the challenges ahead of me.

* What did you hate most about yourself this year?
Stubborness.

* Quote a song lyric that sums up your year:
a hell lot has happened to me this year that I doubt it could be sum up in just a song lyric. I'll give you a favourite song lyric though: "so I'll love whatever you become, and forget the reckless things we've done, I think our lives have just begun."

* Was 2007 a good year for you?
yes.

* What was your favorite moment of the year?
each and every moment I spend with Giann.

* What was your least favorite moment of the year?
fights. the petty ones AND the BIG ones.

* Where were you when 2007 began?
at home watching the amazing display of fireworks from our window. :)

* Who were you with?
the whole family. :)

* Where will you be when 2007 ends?
I dunno yet.

* Who will you be with when 2007 ends?
Pau and Giann.

* Do you have a new years resolution for 2008?
none.

* What was your favorite month of 2007?
February. July. November. December.

* Did you lose anybody close to you in 2007?
not really.

* Did you miss anybody in the past year?
yes.

* What was your favorite record from 2007?
alot.

* How many concerts did you see in 2007?
none. I wanted to see Beyonce but a part of me didn't want to go through a night without Giann.

* Did you drink a lot of alchohol in 2007?
nope.

* do a lot of drugs in 2007?
double nope.

* you do anything you are ashamed of this year?
none.

* How much money did you spend in 2007?
countless.

* What was your proudest moment of 2007?
the day I became a mother. :)

* What was your most embarrassing moment of 2007?
none?

* If you could go back in time to any moment of 2007 and change something, what would it be?
something so special to share. ;)

* What are your plans for 2008?
get a stable job that I will really enjoy and raise Giann the best way I know how. And of course help Pau in anything and everything.

* How are you different now that the year has ended?
I am much tougher now. I go through that change every year. :)

* What are your wishes for the new year?
world peace!


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