obligatory year-ender survey for 2009

What did you do in 2009 that you'd never done before?
A LOT! ;)

Did you keep your new years' resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
I didn't make any in 2009 and yes, I will make a lit for 2010.

Did anyone close to you give birth?
My sister! She gave birth the day after Christmas to an angel--Lexi!

Did anyone close to you die?
None (thank God!)

What would you like to have in 2010 that you lacked in 2009?
Will power, good health, optimism, and money. :P

Did you suffer illness or injury?
I got sick from AH1N1 and got quarantined for two weeks. It almost drove me insane because I was alone in the house (sister was pregnant during the time). I also had tonsilitis which I never get before, the pain made me cry all day. =S

What was the best thing you bought?
A Macbook and an iTouch Alej gave me as a gift which was stolen a few months later. Broke my heart to pieces.

Whose behavior merited celebration?
Mine? HAHA!

Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed?
Some people I know...

Where did most of your money go?
FOOD, movies, gas, and mostly material stuff.

What did you get really, really, really excited about?
the coming of my baby niece and clinical duty!!

What song(s) will always remind you of 2009?
A LOT! The Patron Tequila song, Taylor Swift songs, Kings of Leon, Lady Gaga, Beyonce, Owl City, and the annoying NOBODY song.

Compared to this time last year, are you:
i. happier or sadder? -- happier.
ii. thinner or fatter? -- Thinner, I think? HAHA!
iii. richer or poorer? -- poorer!

What do you wish you'd done more of?
Worked out more.

What do you wish you'd done less of?
Eat. Whine. Be a brat.

What was your favorite TV program?
Grey's Anatomy and True Blood!!!

What was your greatest musical discovery?
Owl City, Kings of Leon

What was your favorite film of this year?
ACKK I FORGOT! But probably "Up" and "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button"

What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
Hmm probably if I had gotten what I wished for and if traveled more this year.

How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2010?
Umm experimental?

What kept you sane?
GOD, family, Alej, friends and the little things that I always appreciate.

Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2010:
WOW! There are a lot! Like how okay it is to take the leap because in the end you find yourself doing what you really absolutely love--NURSING. How much I appreciate life and all its imperfections, how much blessed I have for having awesome family and friends that keep me sane, how I appreciate myself and how stronger I am than I give myself credit for, and how much I'm pretty sure that no matter how many times I stub my toes life is going to work out just fine. I also learned to be more independent this year..biggest improvement of the decade.

What was the nicest thing someone told you about yourself:
Someone said I was cool, someone said I look younger than my age, someone said that I'm special, and someone said that I'm "gifted"-- whatever this meant.

What did you like most about yourself this year?
OPTIMISM. Definitely optimism, independenc, and breaking away from norms.

What did you hate most about yourself this year?
My being stubborn, of course!

Quote a song lyric that sums up your year:
"I'm just a little girl lost in the moment
I'm so scared but I don't show it
I can't figure it out
It's bringing me down I know
I've got to let it go
And just enjoy the show"
- The Show, Lenka

Was 2009 a good year for you?
It was a rollercoaster but definitely a good year.

Where were you when 2009 began?
At home. :)

Who were you with?
Family

Where will you be when 2009 ends?
At home

Who will you be with when 2009 ends?
Family then with friends after

What was your favorite month of 2009?
Don't particularly have one

What are your plans for 2010?
Take the boards and all trainings necessary, travel more, then WORK.

What are your wishes for the new year?
World peace and lessen people living in poverty.
Stay healthy by going back to the gym.
Pass the board exams.
WORK.