Sunday, January 17, 2010

2009 Year End Survey

Some random survey I ripped off from the internet... Kidding! Props to Neil and my sister Shelley! XD

Did you keep your new year’s resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
I didn't make any last year... But this year, I have a few in mind already.

Did anyone close to you give birth?
Nope...

Did anyone close to you die?
No one...

What countries did you visit?
Macau

What would you like to have in 2010 that you lacked in 2009?
More time to cultivate (naks) my other hobbies/interests (basketball, music playing, Photoshop, books...), more patience and common sense

What date(s) from 2009 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
March 7: Finally got my car!
March 30-April 3: Macau
June 6: Freakin' car accident!
June 14: Yiheee...
June 28: My sister's wedding
December 30: Celebrated new year's at Cebu!

What was your biggest achievement of the year?
Bought a car with my own money

What was your biggest failure?
I didn't really fail at this, but I could have been a better partner/friend

Did you suffer illness or injury?
Yeah... The usual migraines and intestinal related illnesses. Kadiri noh?

What was the best thing you bought?
My car and the HTC Touch HD

Where did most of your money go?
Car maintenance, bills, gadgets, movie tickets and food

What did you get really, really, really excited about?
My car and the HTC Touch HD

What song(s) will always remind you of 2009?
I gotta feeling (hoo-hoooo)
Poker Face
I know - I am such a mainstream junkie

Compared to this time last year, are you:
i. happier or sadder? — Happier
ii. thinner or fatter? — Hmm, about the same
iii. richer or poorer? — Poorer

What do you wish you’d done more?
Mag-aral ng Java and Web 2.0 related technologies
Out of town trips
Working out and boxing
Learned how to play more songs with my guitar

What do you wish you’d done less of?
Spending, procastinating, brooding, hating

How many one-night stands?
Pfft

What was your favorite TV program?
UFC, The Vampire Diaries

Do you hate anyone now that you didn’t hate this time last year?
Yeah... Not really hate, more of irritated...

What was the best book you read?
WALA.. akong nabasa last year! Sad.

What was this year’s greatest musical discovery?
Lady Gaga (I know, hindi bagay sakin)

What did you want and get?
A car and a kick-ass phone!

What was your favorite film of this year?
Wolverine, Ice Age 3, Up, Land of the Lost, Watchmen...
Movie buff here.. =)

What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
Treated my family for lunch at Crowne Plaza for my 25th birthday

What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
Getting a pay raise!

How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2009?
Preppy and laid back.. AKA the "pambahay" look!

What kept you sane?
The lovelife, my friends, family, good-ol' music, movies and the internet!

Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
Carrie Underwood?

What political issue stirred you the most?
Maguindanao massacre

Who did you miss?
My college and HS barkada. Yeah I miss them...

Who was the best new person you met?
Wala! I am such a loser...

Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2009:
Learn to be happy and contented with your self. Comparing yourself to others will just leave a bitter taste in your mouth.

What was the nicest thing someone told you about yourself:
I was told of pretty nice things during my mid year feedback session at work. =) I can't remember exactly what was said, but I remember I felt pretty good after.

The most touching experience you’ve had this year?
To see the Filipino community working together in assisting the Ondoy survivors
What did you like most about yourself this year?
Having the capacity to buy myself stuff I really really like! Hehehe... Savings down the drain!

What did you hate most about yourself this year?
Coming late to work, procastinating, being lazy, spending on stuff I don't really need, being impatient with my brothers, being an insensitive tool who couldn't get a fuckin' clue! Dammit Janine, panira ka! Hehe.. That's about it.

Was 2009 a good year for you?
So-so... Could have been better.

What was your favorite moment of the year?
A moment? Hmm.. Getting home, and seeing my newly purchased (2nd hand) car parked outside our house.

What was your least favorite moment of the year?
The freakin' car accident.

Where were you when 2009 began?
At home

Who were you with?
Family

Where will you be when 2009 ends?
I was with my family in Cebu

Who will you be with when 2009 ends?
Family

Do you have a new years resolution for 2010?
Yes.. To name a few:
- Stop comparing myself with others
- Be contented with what you have
- Cultivate my skills and talents (yeahboi!)
- Spend more quality time with my bros

What was your favorite month of 2009?
December =)

Did you lose anybody close to you in 2009?
Nope

Did you miss anybody in the past year?
My college and HS barkada

What was your favorite record from 2009?
Mostly upbeat, hiphop songs... But nothing really stood out.

How many concerts did you see in 2009?
Nada

Did you drink a lot of alcohol in 2009?
Not much of a drinker really...

Do a lot of drugs in 2009?
Ehh?

Did you do anything you are ashamed of this year?
I don't think I did...

How much money did you spend in 2009?
A LOT. I don't even want to think about it...

What was your proudest moment of 2009?
Have I mentioned that I bought a car???

What are your plans for 2010?
Travel more
Learn photography
Study more
Save more money

How are you different now that the year has ended?
I'm now poorer.. Hahaha!

What are your wishes for the new year?
I wish that this would be a better year for everyone.

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Monday, January 11, 2010

Hello World!

I made a new blog account to initially just test out the dashboard panel. See below...
Yup, it's very similar to the one you see in Facebook and over at the Mashable site. Very handy, I must say.

I got the script at the Meebo bar site. They are offering the beta version for free - just sign up here.
They'll give you instructions on how to set it up, depending on what type of blog or website you have. Easy does it!

With the dashboard panel on board, you'll allow your readers to easily share information (links, images, videos, articles) found on your posts to other popular social networking sites like Twitter and Facebook, via drag and drop. A chat application is also built in the dashboard panel to enable you and your readers to talk online about topics discussed on your site.

Read more about the features of the Meebo dashboard panel at the Mashable site: http://mashable.com/2009/12/21/meebo-bar/