2015 Year In Review
Third year in a row! Should make up a number 9 and delete the one night stand question.
1. What did you do in 2015 that you'd never done before?
Finally attended Gilroy Garlic Festival.
Started self study Korean.
Went to a series of concerts 4 nights in a row.
Went to movies being played along to a live symphonies.
Facials!
2. Did you keep your New Year's resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
I never really make any resolutions but I sort of kept up with my top (year) list for J-pop/K-pop songs. I guess my resolutions for this year would be to be more compassionate and confident at work and in general, lifelong goals.
3. Did anyone close to you give birth?
I don't think so.
4. Did anyone close to you die?
Yes, my friend's mom early in the year and my pet cat Charlie who we've had since he was a kitten in March.
5. What countries did you visit?
None, didn't travel abroad.
6. What would you like to have in 2016 that you lacked in 2015?
A date/boyfriend, maybe even a husband!
More opportunities to wear costumes and dresses!
7. What date(s) from 2015 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
1/12 Remy passed away.
1/16-18 Supernatural Convention SF 10 year anniversary
1/30 BSB movie!
3/4 Charlie passed away.
4/25 My 30th Birthday
5/21-6/2 Alkaline Trio Past Live
6/6-7 Cat Con LA
6/19 Postmodern Jukebox
7/9-15 Trip to Boston for AVMA 2015 Convention with Beach Boys concert
7/18 Back to the Future at SF Symphony
10/2 BIG BANG MADE in USA 2015 World Tour
10/30 Dracula
11/15 New Found Glory and Yellowcard
12/5 Bug Bunny at SF Symphony
12/11 Not So Silent Night
12/12 Postmodern Jukebox
8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?
Met Misha Collins, Jensen Ackles, and Jared Padalecki. Got a back hug from Jared and side hug from Misha simultaneously! If only Jensen also hugged me on the other side and it could have been a Supernatural hot dog shot.
Met Mike Love and Bruce Johnston at Beach Boy shows, got VIP seats! Won raffle as 3rd winner!
10. Did you suffer illness or injury?
Pretty bad hip pain around Thanksgiving time. Not sure what happened, probably slept wrong. But it even hurt to put on pants and socks. I healed up within a week though.
11. What was the best thing you bought?
This awesome circus ringleader/conductor blue jacket from Haight Street's Distractions shop. Also jewelry and trinkets with black cats on them, especially the black cat with a crown.
12. Whose behavior merited celebration?
In general, I guess my friends.
13. Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed?
Some of my family members and coworkers.
14. Where did most of your money go?
All the trips and events above. Massages and spa days. 2015 was my record of massages in a year. Also clothes, accessories, and beauty supplies.
15. What did you get really, really, really excited about?
The Supernatural convention! It was my first one. I was a noob.
16. What song will always remind you of 2015?
Songs off the BIG BANG "MADE" album which will get released this year! I'll just say "BANG BANG BANG" (must be said like TOP).
17. Compared to this time last year, are you:
-Wiser? I think so.
-Healthier? About the same.
-Richer? Maybe.
18. What do you wish you'd done more of?
I still didn't do a lot of stuff written on my to-do lists, mostly reading old dream books, and watching stuff on my external hard drive because I forget about it. Some of those saved files are from a few years ago. I wish I drew more as well and watched more J dramas but it's hard to find them nowadays.
19. What do you wish you'd done less of?
Getting angry, buying too much stuff.
20. How will you be spending Christmas?
I spent Christmas at home with my parents and cats. Nice lazy day opening presents, taking pictures, and drinking soup.
22. Did you fall in love in 2015?
Ahn Jae Hyun! Kim Soo Hyun a bit too, who can resist? So cute. TOP again.
23. How many one-night stands?
None.
24. What was your favorite TV program?
Supernatural
America's Next Top Model last cycle!!
Dancing With The Stars for Nick Carter
Heroes Reborn
25. Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year?
Probably.
26. What was the best book you read?
Dante's Inferno. I feel like I read more but I finally got to read this classic!
27. What was your greatest musical discovery?
Not really a discovery but just a renewal of fandom... for BIGBANG. I also don't know why I never liked Yellowcard back in like 2003... they are great live.
28. What did you want and get?
Lots of material items, I bought most of the stuff I wanted. All the above events. Lots of massages.
29. What did you want and not get?
Didn't get to go to as many shows as I wanted since for some shows no one would go with me. I regret not seeing Scott Weiland solo as he passed away last year, won't get that opportunity again. My first concert ever was Stone Temple Pilots (with Red Hot Chili Peppers and Bicycle Thief).
30. What was your favorite film of this year?
Back to the future - 30th anniversary! OMG. If this doesn't count, then the Backstreet Boys movie.
31. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
Big 30! I had a party with my friends, we had lunch, did karaoke for 3 hours, then came back to my house to watch 80s movies, play board games, and have a catered dinner and cake. Simple birthday.
32. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
Misha Collins is my #mancrusheveryday. Ahn Jae Hyun is totally my style. Maybe Kim Woo Bin a bit and Kim Soo Hyun... the face of faceshop.
33. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2015?
Similar to 2014... FOB green jacket, jeans, sneakers but also 'period' wear like the 50s, 20s... and cool Kpop style jackets.
34. What kept you sane?
Going down to working 4 days a week, music, relaxation/massages, trips.
35. Who did you miss?
Charlie and Lucky.
U-KISS, didn't get to see them live at all.
Also surprised that Dongho got married... and Eli had been married since 2014 and his wife is expecting.
36. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2015.
Hard work pays off.
37. What did you gain this year?
More time off, relaxation.
38. What did you lose this year?
Charlie.
39. Who was the best new person you met?
New co-worker and a vet student who did the Student Job Program over the summer.
40. Quote a song lyric that sums up your year.
[This is the whole song translated]
Always getting told off
Going round in circles (getting nowhere)
More downs than ups makes you want to give up, doesn’t it?
No phonecall from the guy you like
Sometimes you can’t see the meaning of why you are here
Ah, if you love the path you chose
The tough days that made you cry will be your treasure
When things aren’t going well, however hard you try
When god makes you just a bit stronger
I know that you are always 100% trying your hardest
Be yourself and keep going That’s All
Once again, c’mon ACTION!
Trying to be stronger,
You try too hard
You feel tired because of how different it is to your ideal
Ah, have you realized your charm?
It’s that smile when you are being your honest self
When there is opposing wind when you are trying your hardest to face forward
When god is testing your feelings a bit
I know that you are always 100% trying your hardest
Be yourself and keep going That's all
Once again, c’mon ACTION!
That dream and that path will continue forever
So, let’s open a new door again and fly on
When things aren’t going well, however hard you try
When god makes you just a bit stronger
I know that you are always 100% doing your best
Be yourself and keep going That’s All
Once again, c’mon ACTION!
You can do what you wanna do, all you need is ACTION
You’re still under construction
Don’t worry, you make me feel attraction
By never giving up satisfaction
That’s all
Once again, c’mon ACTION!
1. What did you do in 2015 that you'd never done before?
Finally attended Gilroy Garlic Festival.
Started self study Korean.
Went to a series of concerts 4 nights in a row.
Went to movies being played along to a live symphonies.
Facials!
2. Did you keep your New Year's resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
I never really make any resolutions but I sort of kept up with my top (year) list for J-pop/K-pop songs. I guess my resolutions for this year would be to be more compassionate and confident at work and in general, lifelong goals.
3. Did anyone close to you give birth?
I don't think so.
4. Did anyone close to you die?
Yes, my friend's mom early in the year and my pet cat Charlie who we've had since he was a kitten in March.
5. What countries did you visit?
None, didn't travel abroad.
6. What would you like to have in 2016 that you lacked in 2015?
A date/boyfriend, maybe even a husband!
More opportunities to wear costumes and dresses!
7. What date(s) from 2015 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
1/12 Remy passed away.
1/16-18 Supernatural Convention SF 10 year anniversary
1/30 BSB movie!
3/4 Charlie passed away.
4/25 My 30th Birthday
5/21-6/2 Alkaline Trio Past Live
6/6-7 Cat Con LA
6/19 Postmodern Jukebox
7/9-15 Trip to Boston for AVMA 2015 Convention with Beach Boys concert
7/18 Back to the Future at SF Symphony
10/2 BIG BANG MADE in USA 2015 World Tour
10/30 Dracula
11/15 New Found Glory and Yellowcard
12/5 Bug Bunny at SF Symphony
12/11 Not So Silent Night
12/12 Postmodern Jukebox
8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?
Met Misha Collins, Jensen Ackles, and Jared Padalecki. Got a back hug from Jared and side hug from Misha simultaneously! If only Jensen also hugged me on the other side and it could have been a Supernatural hot dog shot.
Met Mike Love and Bruce Johnston at Beach Boy shows, got VIP seats! Won raffle as 3rd winner!
10. Did you suffer illness or injury?
Pretty bad hip pain around Thanksgiving time. Not sure what happened, probably slept wrong. But it even hurt to put on pants and socks. I healed up within a week though.
11. What was the best thing you bought?
This awesome circus ringleader/conductor blue jacket from Haight Street's Distractions shop. Also jewelry and trinkets with black cats on them, especially the black cat with a crown.
12. Whose behavior merited celebration?
In general, I guess my friends.
13. Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed?
Some of my family members and coworkers.
14. Where did most of your money go?
All the trips and events above. Massages and spa days. 2015 was my record of massages in a year. Also clothes, accessories, and beauty supplies.
15. What did you get really, really, really excited about?
The Supernatural convention! It was my first one. I was a noob.
16. What song will always remind you of 2015?
Songs off the BIG BANG "MADE" album which will get released this year! I'll just say "BANG BANG BANG" (must be said like TOP).
17. Compared to this time last year, are you:
-Wiser? I think so.
-Healthier? About the same.
-Richer? Maybe.
18. What do you wish you'd done more of?
I still didn't do a lot of stuff written on my to-do lists, mostly reading old dream books, and watching stuff on my external hard drive because I forget about it. Some of those saved files are from a few years ago. I wish I drew more as well and watched more J dramas but it's hard to find them nowadays.
19. What do you wish you'd done less of?
Getting angry, buying too much stuff.
20. How will you be spending Christmas?
I spent Christmas at home with my parents and cats. Nice lazy day opening presents, taking pictures, and drinking soup.
22. Did you fall in love in 2015?
Ahn Jae Hyun! Kim Soo Hyun a bit too, who can resist? So cute. TOP again.
23. How many one-night stands?
None.
24. What was your favorite TV program?
Supernatural
America's Next Top Model last cycle!!
Dancing With The Stars for Nick Carter
Heroes Reborn
25. Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year?
Probably.
26. What was the best book you read?
Dante's Inferno. I feel like I read more but I finally got to read this classic!
27. What was your greatest musical discovery?
Not really a discovery but just a renewal of fandom... for BIGBANG. I also don't know why I never liked Yellowcard back in like 2003... they are great live.
28. What did you want and get?
Lots of material items, I bought most of the stuff I wanted. All the above events. Lots of massages.
29. What did you want and not get?
Didn't get to go to as many shows as I wanted since for some shows no one would go with me. I regret not seeing Scott Weiland solo as he passed away last year, won't get that opportunity again. My first concert ever was Stone Temple Pilots (with Red Hot Chili Peppers and Bicycle Thief).
30. What was your favorite film of this year?
Back to the future - 30th anniversary! OMG. If this doesn't count, then the Backstreet Boys movie.
31. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
Big 30! I had a party with my friends, we had lunch, did karaoke for 3 hours, then came back to my house to watch 80s movies, play board games, and have a catered dinner and cake. Simple birthday.
32. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
Misha Collins is my #mancrusheveryday. Ahn Jae Hyun is totally my style. Maybe Kim Woo Bin a bit and Kim Soo Hyun... the face of faceshop.
33. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2015?
Similar to 2014... FOB green jacket, jeans, sneakers but also 'period' wear like the 50s, 20s... and cool Kpop style jackets.
34. What kept you sane?
Going down to working 4 days a week, music, relaxation/massages, trips.
35. Who did you miss?
Charlie and Lucky.
U-KISS, didn't get to see them live at all.
Also surprised that Dongho got married... and Eli had been married since 2014 and his wife is expecting.
36. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2015.
Hard work pays off.
37. What did you gain this year?
More time off, relaxation.
38. What did you lose this year?
Charlie.
39. Who was the best new person you met?
New co-worker and a vet student who did the Student Job Program over the summer.
40. Quote a song lyric that sums up your year.
[This is the whole song translated]
Always getting told off
Going round in circles (getting nowhere)
More downs than ups makes you want to give up, doesn’t it?
No phonecall from the guy you like
Sometimes you can’t see the meaning of why you are here
Ah, if you love the path you chose
The tough days that made you cry will be your treasure
When things aren’t going well, however hard you try
When god makes you just a bit stronger
I know that you are always 100% trying your hardest
Be yourself and keep going That’s All
Once again, c’mon ACTION!
Trying to be stronger,
You try too hard
You feel tired because of how different it is to your ideal
Ah, have you realized your charm?
It’s that smile when you are being your honest self
When there is opposing wind when you are trying your hardest to face forward
When god is testing your feelings a bit
I know that you are always 100% trying your hardest
Be yourself and keep going That's all
Once again, c’mon ACTION!
That dream and that path will continue forever
So, let’s open a new door again and fly on
When things aren’t going well, however hard you try
When god makes you just a bit stronger
I know that you are always 100% doing your best
Be yourself and keep going That’s All
Once again, c’mon ACTION!
You can do what you wanna do, all you need is ACTION
You’re still under construction
Don’t worry, you make me feel attraction
By never giving up satisfaction
That’s all
Once again, c’mon ACTION!