Goodbye 2003, HelloOoOoo 2004!
Was panning through my old entries from the year all the way back my first entry of 2003...
Can't say much has changed b/c things in my fluctuate so often but I can say that I did take a risk this yr almost lost Bubba. Fortunately, that experience was a lesson learned, once and for all, and I'm a happy pappy. Turns out all that time Bubba and I were trying to get over each other, we truly wanted to be WITH each other. In regards to saving, well I didn't do much of that this yr, although this fall I was able to save but then Christmas came rollin' in so there went that money out the window! I'm going to try to save my best this 2004 b/c I've got 2 potential plans on the stove heating up: 1- my mom's been wanting me to go w/her to Europe; when she got back fr her trip to Spain/Portugal, I was way too jealous of all her stories and 2- Philippines, I haven't been since 2000 and I'm missing all the feasts, parties, family, etc! Last but not least, did the gym now and again. I haven't been going recently. Here's my bad logic: it's the holiday season and I'll be stuffing my face anyway- so what's the point in trying to work it out?! =P
Stole the following fr malaya, gota give my props!
1. What did you do in 2003 that you'd never done before?
Recapping the whole yr, lots of things were repeated, good and bad. I'd never actually touched a cow before
so my whole upstate NY w/Bubba and his parents was a first. Maybe b/c it's such a recent experience.
2. Did you keep your new years' resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
Pls read previous text re 2003.
3. Did anyone close to you give birth?
One of Bubba's best buds, Dan and his fiancee Carolyn- Gavin.
4. Did anyone close to you die?
No.
5. What countries did you visit? Which ones do you hope to visit in 2004?
Canada, does that count, eh? Pls read text prior to question/answer portion.
6. What would you like to have in 2004 that you lacked in 2003?
Smarts and better decision-making skills.
7. What date from 2003 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
No date really- my memory's kinda blank right now.
8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?
Probably getting myself back into school- haven't started yet but did something to move forward... one of the things on my 'by the time I turn 40' list.
9. What was your biggest failure?
Failing Bubba- complete and utter turmoil that could've not happened at all if not for my poor decision making.
10. Did you suffer illness or injury?
In October, when I was diagnosed as having migraines. Started out w/flu like symptoms, headaches, up-and-down temps; even got a lumbar puncture and head CT. That was the wk fr hell being out of commission for that long.
11. What was the best thing you bought?
Honestly, my Murakami.
12. Whose behavior merited celebration?
No one in particular, I think?
13. Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed?
Mine! BAH!
14. Where did most of your money go?
Taking all the different trips this yr- big and small to NYC, upstate NY, DC/MD/VA, Miami, TO x2, LA, LV x2. Either that or shopping. UGH.
15. What did you get really, really, really excited about?
Being w/Bubba again and again. Yes, I know mush but I can't express how happy and excited I still am to be w/him.
16. What song will always remind you of 2003?
Beautiful - Snoop and Pharrell... that's my jonx!
17. Compared to this time last year, are you happier or sadder?
Happier... things just keep getting better for me and I'm very grateful.
ii. Thinner or fatter?
The same, how sad huh? I was supposed lose the gut.. yea, well that didn't happen... yet! =P
iii. Richer or poorer?
Richer b/c I actually was working but sometimes I get poor b/c I have the money to spend!
18. What do you wish you'd done more of?
Going to the gym so I could've at least accomplished that resolution fr the beginning of '03.
19. What do you wish you'd done less of?
Spend money.
20. How did you spend Christmas?
Every year we go to the Gutierrez household and imbibe wine, devour lots of delish food/desserts, and enjoy the noisy old Filipinos hehe- well not all old!
22. Did you fall in love in 2003?
Over and over again... everyday. *gag*
23. How many one night stands?
No!
24. What was your favorite TV show?
Fed off MTV- like Punk'd, Newlyweds; 24; Friends; Spongebob, Recess
25. Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year?
Not hate but no respect for a certain someone b/c of the way he treated someone special to me. That certain someone used to be someone special and dear to me. Ah well.
26. What was the best book you read?
I don't read. I know I should but I indulged in crossword puzzles starting in the summer on the way home fr Miami.
27. What was your greatest musical discovery?
I wasn't too much into music after the downfall of Kazaa... recent discoveries- Melanie Durrant and Kem.
28. What did you want and get?
Got my Bubba back. *phew* Thanks BUBBA!
29. What did you want and not get?
More money but that didn't happen... was that what they call a raise?
30. What was your favorite film of this year?
Not favorite but most impacting: Love Actually.
31. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
Turned the big 2-5, quarter century. Worked on the day OF, went to dinner here in the North End w/my loved ones... few days later went to Miami to celebrate some more only to have a ridiculous amount of energy to start a few fights and rode on scooters. OOoOOoh even saw 2 of the guys fr B2K on the strip.
32. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
Bit more common sense.
33. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2003?
Different, I guess. More shoes added to the collection, definitely.
34. What kept you sane?
The important ppl in my life in and outside of work, crosswords, probably- sleep!
35. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
Brain fart. Can't think but that Spanish guy in Love Actually who was in his boxers for almost a whole scene took my breath away.
36. What political issue stirred you the most?
What's a political issue?
37. Who did you miss?
My relatives all over the world. Gets kinda lonely sometimes being the only Cruz/Valencia in the Northeast.
38. Who was the best new person you met?
I met her later in '02 when I started my job here at work. She's one of my bosses- such an inspiration and a sage, to me at least. Thanks Susan!
39. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2003.
Learning from mistakes entails overcoming pain. Growing will always require some amount of pain. - I second that, Teresa!
40. Quote a song lyric that sums up your year.
I'll get back to you on this one... I need to get out of my office and help the fam bam get ready for the annual NYE bash at my house :)
*EDIT: Since he's not physically w/me all the time, lil bit of distance btw us...
I’m here without you baby but your still on my lonely mind
I think about you baby and I dream about you all the time
I’m here without you baby but your still with me in my dreams
And tonight girl it’s only you and me
MERRY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!
Can't say much has changed b/c things in my fluctuate so often but I can say that I did take a risk this yr almost lost Bubba. Fortunately, that experience was a lesson learned, once and for all, and I'm a happy pappy. Turns out all that time Bubba and I were trying to get over each other, we truly wanted to be WITH each other. In regards to saving, well I didn't do much of that this yr, although this fall I was able to save but then Christmas came rollin' in so there went that money out the window! I'm going to try to save my best this 2004 b/c I've got 2 potential plans on the stove heating up: 1- my mom's been wanting me to go w/her to Europe; when she got back fr her trip to Spain/Portugal, I was way too jealous of all her stories and 2- Philippines, I haven't been since 2000 and I'm missing all the feasts, parties, family, etc! Last but not least, did the gym now and again. I haven't been going recently. Here's my bad logic: it's the holiday season and I'll be stuffing my face anyway- so what's the point in trying to work it out?! =P
Stole the following fr malaya, gota give my props!
1. What did you do in 2003 that you'd never done before?
Recapping the whole yr, lots of things were repeated, good and bad. I'd never actually touched a cow before
so my whole upstate NY w/Bubba and his parents was a first. Maybe b/c it's such a recent experience.
2. Did you keep your new years' resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
Pls read previous text re 2003.
3. Did anyone close to you give birth?
One of Bubba's best buds, Dan and his fiancee Carolyn- Gavin.
4. Did anyone close to you die?
No.
5. What countries did you visit? Which ones do you hope to visit in 2004?
Canada, does that count, eh? Pls read text prior to question/answer portion.
6. What would you like to have in 2004 that you lacked in 2003?
Smarts and better decision-making skills.
7. What date from 2003 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
No date really- my memory's kinda blank right now.
8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?
Probably getting myself back into school- haven't started yet but did something to move forward... one of the things on my 'by the time I turn 40' list.
9. What was your biggest failure?
Failing Bubba- complete and utter turmoil that could've not happened at all if not for my poor decision making.
10. Did you suffer illness or injury?
In October, when I was diagnosed as having migraines. Started out w/flu like symptoms, headaches, up-and-down temps; even got a lumbar puncture and head CT. That was the wk fr hell being out of commission for that long.
11. What was the best thing you bought?
Honestly, my Murakami.
12. Whose behavior merited celebration?
No one in particular, I think?
13. Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed?
Mine! BAH!
14. Where did most of your money go?
Taking all the different trips this yr- big and small to NYC, upstate NY, DC/MD/VA, Miami, TO x2, LA, LV x2. Either that or shopping. UGH.
15. What did you get really, really, really excited about?
Being w/Bubba again and again. Yes, I know mush but I can't express how happy and excited I still am to be w/him.
16. What song will always remind you of 2003?
Beautiful - Snoop and Pharrell... that's my jonx!
17. Compared to this time last year, are you happier or sadder?
Happier... things just keep getting better for me and I'm very grateful.
ii. Thinner or fatter?
The same, how sad huh? I was supposed lose the gut.. yea, well that didn't happen... yet! =P
iii. Richer or poorer?
Richer b/c I actually was working but sometimes I get poor b/c I have the money to spend!
18. What do you wish you'd done more of?
Going to the gym so I could've at least accomplished that resolution fr the beginning of '03.
19. What do you wish you'd done less of?
Spend money.
20. How did you spend Christmas?
Every year we go to the Gutierrez household and imbibe wine, devour lots of delish food/desserts, and enjoy the noisy old Filipinos hehe- well not all old!
22. Did you fall in love in 2003?
Over and over again... everyday. *gag*
23. How many one night stands?
No!
24. What was your favorite TV show?
Fed off MTV- like Punk'd, Newlyweds; 24; Friends; Spongebob, Recess
25. Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year?
Not hate but no respect for a certain someone b/c of the way he treated someone special to me. That certain someone used to be someone special and dear to me. Ah well.
26. What was the best book you read?
I don't read. I know I should but I indulged in crossword puzzles starting in the summer on the way home fr Miami.
27. What was your greatest musical discovery?
I wasn't too much into music after the downfall of Kazaa... recent discoveries- Melanie Durrant and Kem.
28. What did you want and get?
Got my Bubba back. *phew* Thanks BUBBA!
29. What did you want and not get?
More money but that didn't happen... was that what they call a raise?
30. What was your favorite film of this year?
Not favorite but most impacting: Love Actually.
31. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
Turned the big 2-5, quarter century. Worked on the day OF, went to dinner here in the North End w/my loved ones... few days later went to Miami to celebrate some more only to have a ridiculous amount of energy to start a few fights and rode on scooters. OOoOOoh even saw 2 of the guys fr B2K on the strip.
32. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
Bit more common sense.
33. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2003?
Different, I guess. More shoes added to the collection, definitely.
34. What kept you sane?
The important ppl in my life in and outside of work, crosswords, probably- sleep!
35. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
Brain fart. Can't think but that Spanish guy in Love Actually who was in his boxers for almost a whole scene took my breath away.
36. What political issue stirred you the most?
What's a political issue?
37. Who did you miss?
My relatives all over the world. Gets kinda lonely sometimes being the only Cruz/Valencia in the Northeast.
38. Who was the best new person you met?
I met her later in '02 when I started my job here at work. She's one of my bosses- such an inspiration and a sage, to me at least. Thanks Susan!
39. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2003.
Learning from mistakes entails overcoming pain. Growing will always require some amount of pain. - I second that, Teresa!
40. Quote a song lyric that sums up your year.
I'll get back to you on this one... I need to get out of my office and help the fam bam get ready for the annual NYE bash at my house :)
*EDIT: Since he's not physically w/me all the time, lil bit of distance btw us...
I’m here without you baby but your still on my lonely mind
I think about you baby and I dream about you all the time
I’m here without you baby but your still with me in my dreams
And tonight girl it’s only you and me
MERRY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!