NUMBERS IN ASK ~ Looking back on 2015, WHO ARE YOU?
Sorry for neglecting you this year, tumblr, so I'm answering all of these. Here we go, 2016. (Sorry, I've forgotten how to hide some of this from view, it'll be a long one.)
1: What did you do in 2015 that you’d never done before?
Dyed my hair pink and blue, which turned purple and green.
2: Did you keep your new year’s resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
Learned a few more Tagalog words, but nope, I'm nowhere near my goal. And I did not adopt a dog. Trying for the same ones next year.
3: Did anyone close to you give birth?
Nope.
4: Did anyone close to you die?
No.
5: What countries did you visit?
Too much work to travel.
6: What would you like to have in 2016 that you lacked in 2015?
Vacation time outside of the country.
7: What dates from 2015 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
My childhood friend's wedding in September. It was beautiful, she was beautiful, her husband was hilarious, she invited great people.
8: What was your biggest achievement of the year?
Taking over for a coordinator while she was on an absurdly long vacation. Also, I didn't kiss my boss's ass like everyone else.
9: What was your biggest failure?
Not being patient and true to important people in my life.
10: Did you suffer illness or injury?
No. Thank you, God.
11: What was the best thing you bought?
A fun (pink) Louis Vuitton.
12: Whose behaviour merited celebration?
My parents--they changed some habits and are looking healthy and great.
13: Whose behaviour made you appalled?
Someone who should be worried about ever running into me in a dark alley.
14: Where did most of your money go?
Bills.
15: What did you get really, really, really excited about?
Watching my first hockey game. Oh man, it was amazing!!
16: What song will always remind you of 2015?
Rachel Platten's "Fight Song"
17: Compared to this time last year, are you: (a) happier or sadder? (b) thinner or fatter? (c) richer or poorer?
(a) Happier! (b) Fatter, food is too enjoyable. (c) Richer--work seems to be a theme here.
18: What do you wish you’d done more of?
Travel
19: What do you wish you’d done less of?
Fighting
20: How did you spend Christmas?
With my family, my cousin's family, my sister's fiance, and someone I want to spend more Christmases with.
21: Did you fall in love in 2015?
Yes, moreso.
22: What was your favourite TV program?
Tie between Bob's Burgers and Brooklyn Nine Nine.
23: Do you hate anyone now that you didn’t hate this time last year?
I don't know about actually hating someone....
24: What was the best book you read?
Omg....I just realized I didn't finish reading a single one. I did start A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle.
25: What was your greatest musical discovery?
No new music I really got into. But I did start watching Empire because the music element was interesting, on top of the story. Oh wait! Tom Odell.
26: What did you want and get?
Fancy watches from 2 people I love.
27: What did you want and not get?
New prescription glasses.
28: What was your favourite film of this year?
The Martian. And The Force Awakens.
29: What one thing made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
Not working.
30: How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2015?
Layering and mashing different prints together.
31: What kept you sane?
Ranting to friends.
32: Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
Chris Pratt, I guess.
33: What political issue stirred you the most?
The terrorist attacks O.O Also, the Innocence Project. And child/early marriage.
34: Who did you miss?
My grandfather, Lolo, because I didn't get to see him.
35: Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2015.
Suck it up, swallow your pride, and talk out your disagreements. It'll help prevent future stress and heartache. Also, while keeping your own head above water, try to help coworkers as much as you can. Just be a fucking team player.
36: Quote a song lyric that sums up your year.
"And I sure would like some sweet company. And I'm leaving tomorrow. What do you say?"