Wednesday, January 2, 2013

New Year 2013

So... Maybe it'll be a new tradition or something to write a post about the past year and such. We'll see.

Last Year's New Year's Resolutions:
1. Feel like I've really tried at something
2. Improve at one of my many wanted skills
3. Don't give up on Him.
4. Self-reflect and act on it!
5. Even if I don't accomplish these, at least keep them in mind during the year.


How I feel about them:
1. Not really sure if I did, I feel like i'll never be completely sure if I gave something my 100% effort... Definitely tried at a lot more things though.
2. Not really... maybe cooking improved?
3. Havn't given up, just havn't been actively thinking about Him or how I feel about it all.
4. Self reflected sometimes. still not as much as I'd want/hope for.
5. Thought about them a couple of times. so sort of check?


2012.
That was the year I attempted to fly a floating lantern but failed.

That was the year I had my first kiss.
That was the year I went to m&m donuts for the first time.
That was the year Anton Kevin and I made that DELICIOUS pizza.

That was the year Eric and I watched a meteor shower together.
That was the year I made wrap bracelets for friends.

That was the year I finally met Mike.  Plus had our first double date.
That was the year I worked up the courage to tell parents/family about Eric.
That was the year I went to the lab w/ Paulina and Ariel.

That was the year I gained insight of my Mom's love("going to war")
That was the year il Chianti closed.
That was the year KAP did White elephant at my apt.
That was the year we made THE LIST.
That was the year we tried Farrells.
That was the year I played mario party forever w/ some of KAP.
That was the year he got me a camera flash keychain, aldo/flower yum pot/flowers/handwarmer/candy/umbrella, sunglasses/picture frame/portos cake, roses/cloverplanner.
That was the year we ate at ooka.

That was the year I ate w/ bryan, tommy and michelle at Pho and looked like a fatty ordering an XL.

That was the year we played lotsa majong.
That was the year we tried new places like oasis, pupuseria sierra, malan, 
That was the year I took a buncha chass classes, and hence started to write essays :[
That was the year we started to fight.
That was the year Kris introduced me to get shaved.
That was the year Kcruz and I got dimsum and actually hung out in our area together.
That was the year I started playing Monopoly deal w/ family.
That was the year we went to the photography museum.

That was the year KAP went to go visit anton and spent the day at LA.
That was the year 626 Night Market opened. and it was CRAZY.
That was the year I was elected to be Treasurer of PFV.
That was the year I visited SCCO again.
That was the year I actually went to spring splash & liked it (:
That was the year I actually read the books for english: Frankenstein, Oryx & Crake, and enjoyed them.

That was the year of lots of movies: mission impossible, chronicle, lorax, avengers, edward scissorhands, spiderman, perks, hobbit, le mis, ...
That was the year we went to austin's apt to study a lot.
That was the year the girls had a small get together for bday. mcdonalds, cake, photoframe.
That was the year of PFV's retreat at kayaking, phils.
That was the year of a nice bday: david came to talk, brunch w/ kcruz, eric cooked dinner. eric's friends came over for cake.
That was the year my parents met Eric.
That was the year of Austin's party/get together.
That was the year of the oh so awkward Madeline's wedding.
That was the year I discovered the peach soda.
That was the year my family & I got shin sen gumi for $3!
That was the year we went to see Dia & Xenia @HOB for free basically.

That was the year I played tennis w/ lyneth, allen, & ash.
That was the year Tommy invited us over for curry.
That was the year we went to Universal for Mzaw's bday.
That was the year of the sister fight fiasco.
That was the year I started shadowing for Dr. Ngyuen.
That was the year we watched tommy's reunion dance show.

That was the year I drove home to see fireworks w/ dad.
That was the year I suffered through Biochem & Riverside heat for the summer.

That was the year we had a picnic at the park & I finally saw HOUSE.
That was the year lyneth and I hung out in DB area while waiting for Eric.
That was the year I visited Eric's church.
That was the year we went to eat thai food for bianca's bday.
That was the year we had a batman marathon before the last one & I cooked food for eric's friends.
That was the year we went to Piccolo during dinela.
That was the year we went to 626 market again w/ leo & his friends
That was the year I got him troopie/helicopter, lego heart necklaces, twister, legoland tickets, burbs.

That was the year we went to the OC fair and won tuxedo sam (:
That was the year we went to LA art walk w/ eric's friends

That was the year we went to legoland, japanese buffet, extraordinary desserts, leo's place for bday.
That was the year Kris and I talked about future and such. names. old times.
That was the year I started physically washing my car more often.
That was the year I started talking to steph more. & had a similar problem in common.
That was the year where that similar problem was quite an issue.
That was the year I showed Eric the lab, ate at old vine cafe,..
That was the year I got to catch up with Paik on a more personal level. 
That was the year went to LA fair w/ eric's friends.
That was the year of lots of tv as well: heroes, master chef, suits, etc
That was the year Paulina and I visited Ariel @ UCLA. campus Jacuzzi. 
That was the year Eric and I hung out with Steph and Austin more. got asahi...
That was the year Eric moved into his new apt.
That was the year KAP hangout was kinda fail. went to roscoes, kbbq, mall, etc.
That was the year I worked block party.
That was the year our apt got a roach problem.
That was the year of the "eaten butter"
That was the year of ash's old roommate's madness.

That was the year I started to be at Eric's place too much.
That was the year Piggy Bowl was created. 
That was the year of playing MAO games w/ riverside friends. rhyming O.O
That was the year we played monopoly deal essentially everyday for a while w/ bryan.
That was the year where I started to get lazy w/ cooking.

That was the year we went to Halloween Horror Nights (universal) w/ eric's friends.
That was the year where I started to love hot pot and ate lots of it.
That was the year I attended church again (first in almost 2 years)
That was the year of halloween party w/ RIVERSIDE.
That was the year we went to legoland again b/c of free ticket.
That was the year I slept over at Eric's w/o him and Bryan and I talked.
That was the year of gma mad at al. >:]
That was the year of thanksgiving dinner at hof's hut.
That was the year of Vicky starting.
That was the year "bumbum" was created.
That was the year aunt and uncle had dad and I for dinner. Nice homecooked meal.
That was the year we fought bout money.
That was the year of our 1 year.
That was the year we went to CHILL ice kingdom @ queen mary w/ Tan &Mike
That was the year T confronted me about problems. after our irritated moments.
That was the year Rhino was introduced to the family.
That was the year we took her to see the lights.
That was the year we "helped gma" cook christmas dinner.
That was the year r defended himself against gpa. sweaters. red.
That was the year sister took me to the Bazaar.

That was the year I decided to get some people small gifts.
That was the year I realized I really need to save more money.
That was the year Tanya Kris and I made mushroom risotto w/ scallops.
That was the year it was said.
That was the year of the christmas party. less awkward. charades. fun.

That was the year we went to festival of lights and it sucked. stayed in. talk about past year. watched the ball drop.
That was a year of a lot of emotions.
That was a year I had to learn to communicate better/deal with conflicts.
That was a year of a lot of Eric. LOL.

This is the year I will improve.

2013's New Year Resolutions:
1. Eat more healthy. Exercise more often. [Live a healthy lifestyle]
2. Try harder w/ family and friends. [Work on building these relationships]
3. Spend less money. Keep track/budget
4. Be more thankful. Have less complaints.
5. Actively think about/re-evaluate Him. 

6. Be nice to bumbum. less stubborn, more understanding, etc.