2013 Resolutions:
Floss more. Drink more water. Get better at cooking. Continue to live in present moment. Create better relationships. Strengthen old ones. Take more risks. Pray more. Read more books!
2012 Resolutions:
Make more "life choices". Climb to top of every mountain in Bay Area. Continue to live in present moment. Share/open up to good people.
Where did you begin 2012?
Spent New Years Eve with my cousin Karoline at her apartment and watched a movie.
What was your status by Valentine's Day?
Single
How was school this year? Love it. The Integral Program gets better and better. I'm also receiving the best grades I've ever had. First time getting all A's/A-'s. Hard work pays off, I guess.
Did you have to go to the hospital?
Routine.
Where did you go on vacation?
Tijuana, Mexico; Seattle, WA; Santa Barbara, CA; Los Angeles, CA; St. Louis, MO
Did you know anybody who passed away?
Rest in peace Mr. Buccat.
Did you move anywhere?
Nope
What concerts/shows did you go to?
I saw Les Miserable in San Francisco, Asian Culture Night and Lu'au at SMC, Spring Awakening at SMC, and a piano concert at SMC.
Describe your birthday?
A took an adventure and hiked from SMC to Oakland. It was wonderful. Then I went to see SMC vs USD in basketball.
What has/have been your favorite moment(s)?
Time spent with family and friends, good conversations, trip to Mexico, Seattle, and St. Louis, I can't think of any defining moments though. OH, receiving my letter for being hired as an RA.
What was your best month?
January, June, August, December
Made new friends?
Plenty of new friends, but also lost a large number of friends as well (by choice)
What do you want to change in 2013?
Take more risks. Live better. Challenge myself.
What would you change about 2012?
Spend less time in sorrow, and more time embracing new challenges. Don't let circumstances/emotions/situations keep me from moving on.
Other than home, where did you spend most of your time?
Other than outdoors, the second half of the year I spent most of my time in my hall, South Claeys.
Did you have a New Year's resolution?
Yes. I think I stuck fairly closely with my resolutions. I hiked many different mountains in the bay area. I'm satisfied for the most part.
Did anything embarrassing happen?
I'm sure plenty of things happened.
Buy anything new from the internet?
I've done more online shopping this year than any other, probably because I have more money. Clothes/electronics/books
Did you get sick this year?
I did. Was not fun.
Start a new hobby?
Continued to do outdoorsy stuff. I'm also learning how to cook!
Are you happy to see 2012 go?
I'm ready to continue and to improve myself.
Been naughty or nice?
I've been a bit of both I suppose. But most people still say that Im a nice guy.
What are you wishing for in 2013?
Good relationships. Success. Adventure. Change. Happiness.
Survey #2
Stayed single almost the whole year?
All. Year. Long.
Were involved in something you'll never forget?
Urbana 12 and SMC winning the WCC Championship!
Tripped over a coffee table?
Yeah, I did a few times.
Changed your hair?
Overcomb! Grew out my hair in the fall/winter. Time to actually have "adult" hair.
Read a great book?
The Great Books
2012: Friends and Enemies
Did you meet any new friends this year?
Yup
Did you dislike anyone?
There are a growing number of people that I don't associate myself around anymore.
Did you grow apart from anyone?
Many of my old friends.
2012: Your BIRTHDAY!
Did you have a cake?
Fish tacos!
Did you have a party?
Nope.
2011: All about YOU
Did you change at all this year?
Matured even more. Wider understanding of school, life, relationships, family. I've learned and grown a lot.
Did you change your style?
Trying to look more professional.
Did you get good grades?
First time EVER getting all A's/A-'s!
Did anyone close to you give birth?
My cousins have kids now!
2012: WRAP UP
Was 2012 a good year?
I'm not sure how to describe it. It wasn't bad because I learned a lot. So I guess I'd say it was good.
OTHER
() painted a picture
(x) wrote a poem
(x) ran a mile
() shopped at Hollister or Abercrombie and Fitch
(x) posted a blog on Tumblr
(x) visited a foreign country
(x) cut in a line of waiting people
(x) told someone you were busy when you weren't
(x) partied to celebrate the new year
(x) lied about how old you were
In 2012 I...
[x] disappointed someone close
[x] hid a secret
[x] pretended to be happy
[x] slept under the stars
[x] kept your new years resolution
[] forgot your new years resolution
[x] met one of your idols
[x] changed your outlook on life
[x] sat home all day doing nothing
[] pretended to be sick
[x] left the country
[x] almost died (too many close calls driving
[x] given up on something/someone important to you
[x] lost something expensive
[x] learned something new about yourself
[x] tried something you normally wouldn't try and liked it
[x] made a change in your life
[x] found out who your true friends were
[x] met great people
[x] stayed up til sunrise
[x(out of joy and happiness)] cried over the silliest thing
[x(MANY)] had friends who were drifting away from you
[x] had a high cell phone bill
[xxx] spent most of your money on food
[] had a fist fight
[x] went to the beach with your best friend(s)
[x] gotten sick
[ ] liked more than 5 people at the same time
Survey #3
Twelve Months of 2012 Survey
JANUARY
1) What did you do on new years?
Went to Karoline's house.
2) Did you have a New Year's Resolution this year?
Yes, and I accomplished most of them.
3) Does it snow where you live?
It didn't snow in Moraga even though it dropped to 35 degrees! But I was in St. Louis for New Years and I experienced SNOW FOR THE FIRST TIME. 16 degrees. cold.
4) Do you like hot chocolate?
Yes, I do. And I love Chai.
5) Have you ever been to Times Square to watch the ball drop?
Haven't yet.
FEBRUARY
1) What happened on Valentines day?
Dissected a heart for my lab.
2) Do you care if the groundhog sees its shadow or not?
Well, I guess I do, but I don't really remember that happens regardless. Anyway, Groundhog day is the same day as my birthday.
3) What did you receive for Valentine's Day?
Nothing.
MARCH
1) Are you Irish?
I'm Vietnamese.
2) Do you like corned beef and cabbage?
It has to compliment the other food I eat.
3) What did you do for St.Pat's?
Nada.
4) Are you happy when Winter is pretty much over?
Nah'. I like winter.
APRIL
1) Do you like the rain?
Sometimes. Its all right, but I do enjoy Rainymood.com while playing Aston Martin Music.
2) Did you play an April Fool's joke on anyone this year?
Nope
3) Do you get tons of candy for Easter?
Not really.
4) Do you celebrate 4/20?
Not really anything.
5) Do you love the month of April?
It's not at the top of my list.
MAY
1) What is your favorite flower?
I like white orchids.
2) Is May anything special to you?
Not really
JUNE
1) What year did/will you graduate from high school?
2011. And will graduate college in 2015
2) Did you do anything fun during this month?
InterVarsity Chapter Camp, Seattle, and Santa Barbara.
3) Have a favorite baseball team?
THE GIANTS WON THE WORLD SERIES AGAIN.
JULY
1) What did you do on the 4th of July?
Took pictures. Not much else.
2) Did you go to the fireworks?
I think I just stayed home.
3) Did you blast the A/C all day?
Nope
AUGUST
1) What was your favorite summer memory of '12?
Probably going to Seattle.
2) Did you have a sunburn?
I think so.
3) Did you go to the pool a lot?
I went a few times. Went to the beach fewer times that I thought I would.
SEPTEMBER
1) Are you attending college/school?
Saint Mary's College of California, Sophomore.
2) Do you like fall better than summer?
Fall is an enjoyable time. I like when the leaves change colors.
3) What happened this month?
Started my job as a Resident Advisor for Claeys South, 2nd Floor.
OCTOBER
1) What is your favorite candy?
I don't really know. Something with taste.
2) What did you do for Halloween?
I had a hall event and watched Young Frankenstein.
NOVEMBER
1) Whose house do you go to for Thanksgiving?
Grandmas house like always and we actually had turkey! I miss my family. :)
2) What are you thankful for?
Everything
3) Do you love stuffing?
I think it's pretty good.
4) Anything special in this month?
Thanksgiving.
DECEMBER
1) Do you celebrate Christmas?
I dropped off my mom and sister at the airport, they flew up to Seattle on Christmas Eve. So Thuthu and Vi invited me to spend Christmas with them in Napa. It was pretty spontaneous. And very much fun. I enjoyed it. :)
2) Do you decorate the outside of you house?
Nope.
3) Get anything special this year?
A Michael Kors watch.
4) What do you want this year?
I didn't want anything.
5) What do you love most about December?
Coming back from college and seeing all my old friends! and SLEEEP.