1. What did you do in
2013 that you'd never done before?
I went to the gym
consistently, gave a wedding speech, watched all six TOS movies, participated
in Hungry For Change (a diet of limited oatmeal, rice, and beans for 1 week), visited
Cambria and tried olallieberry pie, joined the worship core at church, leased a
hybrid car, played piano for a wedding, skipped my 10-year high school reunion,
and cosigned an apartment with my mom and dad.
2. Did you keep your
New Year's resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
Besides the break in
December, I did go to the gym regularly every week for 11 months! Next year, I would like to continue exercising
and incorporate a diet that includes portion control and more vegetables.
3. Did anyone close
to you give birth?
No one particularly
close to me, but the baby boom continues at LSCC.
4. Did anyone close
to you die?
No
5. What countries did
you visit?
I did not travel in
2013 except for a couple road trips up and down California.
6. What would you
like to have in 2014 that you lacked in 2013?
I would like to find
a job that maximizes my potential.
7. What date(s) from
2013 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
February 9 (Bebe’s
wedding) and June 29 (the long awaited DTR + all the miscellaneous dates and
hangouts that occurred before that afternoon)
8. What was your
biggest achievement of the year?
Working out for as
long and consistently as I did – I’m really proud of myself! Also, June 29 :)
9. What was your
biggest failure?
I don’t recall
any significant memory of failing this year.
10. Did you suffer
illness or injury?
I had the usual 1-2
nights of the cold or flu or upset stomach, nothing serious.
11. What was the best
thing you bought?
My glasses
12. Whose behavior
merited celebration?
Tien, for finishing
nursing school and getting her license!
13. Whose behavior
made you appalled and depressed?
A former roommate
that I don’t keep in touch with anymore
14. Where did most of
your money go?
Rather than my usual
answer, which is RENT, I’ll say car payments and student loans.
15. What did you get
really, really, really excited about?
“I feel the same way.”
16. What song(s) will
always remind you of 2013?
Radioactive by
Imagine Dragons, Overjoyed by Steve Wonder (especially the cover by Victor
Wooten), All of Me by John Legend, Counting Starts by OneRepublic, and anything
from Les Miserables.
17. Compared to this
time last year, are you:
Wiser? Yes
Healthier? YES!
Finally able to say yes!
Richer? Yes
18. What do you wish
you'd done more of?
Seize the moment or
opportunity sooner than later, whether it’s at work, church, or in my personal
relationships
19. What do you wish you'd done less of?
Worry about the
negative outcomes that ultimately never came to pass
20. How will you be
spending Christmas?
This year I spent it
with my mom and dad and brother. It was
nice. I hope to spend it with them next
year as well (plus a significant other would be nice).
21. Did you fall in
love in 2013?
Sure
22. How many 1-night
stands?
Zero
23. What was your
favorite TV program?
TNG and Adventure
Time
24. Do you hate
anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year?
I don’t think I
burned any bridges this year. Progress!
25. What was the best
book you read?
I reread The
Hobbit. I was blown away this second
time around. Rereading novels from high
school is a very good idea!
26. What was your
greatest musical discovery?
Sara Bareilles (so
slow to the game, I know…)
27. What did you want
and get?
The Prius C
28. What did you want
and not get?
I applied to a few
jobs throughout the year, but I didn’t hear back from them, unfortunately.
29. What was your
favorite film(s) of this year?
You know, I don’t
think I went to the theater more than twice this year. No movie stands outs at the moment as a
favorite.
30. What did you do
on your birthday, and how old were you?
I went to Henry’s
Hi-Life for BBQ ribs and brisket with my small group. We ended the night with a beautiful pink Nothing
Bundt Cake at Johnson’s place and took silly photos. I was 28.
31. What's one thing
that would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
If the answer to
Question 28 were a positive statement instead of a wish-not-come-true, that
would have been really awesome, but I’m not complaining. This year has been truly a blessing.
32. How would you
describe your personal fashion concept in 2013?
Leggings and t-shirt –
I’ve been in workout clothes a lot this year.
33. What kept you
sane?
Daily conversations
with Roxanne via Gchat
34. Which
celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
Tom Hiddleston (We’re
up all night to get Loki!)
35. What political
issue stirred you the most?
Ehh…
36. Who did you miss?
I did not miss any
one person in particular, but 2013 being the 10-year anniversary of graduating
high school and starting college, reminiscing with old friends has brought up a
lot of nostalgia for those good old days when life was simple and sweet, and we
were such happy, naïve children, full of optimism and dreams. I miss those days, but I’m immensely grateful
for the friendships that have bloomed and evolved this past decade.
37. Who was the best
new person you met?
I didn’t just meet
Dan Yun in 2013, but we started to talk more this year, and I’ve really enjoyed
our conversation and friendship.
38. Tell us a
valuable life lesson you learned in 2013.
Have more confidence
that you are just as awesome and worthy of love as your friends think you
are. It is one thing to accept the fact,
but it’s a whole other ball park when you really begin to believe it.
39. Quote a song
lyric that sums up your year.
Maybe there’s a way
out of the cage where you live
Maybe one of these
days you can let the light in
Show me how big your
brave is
Say what you want to
say and let the words fall out
Honestly, I want to
see you be brave
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