2014 Resolutions:
Call more-friends and family. Keep challenging myself. Be open and honest more. "No one wanted to come, so I went alone"- being okay with that, and embracing it. Being comfortable in my own skin as myself. Continuing to find 'me'
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!
Where did you begin 2014?
Spent New Years Eve with partying with Danielle, Vi, Thuthu, Rosemary
Where did you begin 2013?
I was at InterVarsity's Urbana Missions conference in St. Louis, MO.
What was your status by Valentine's Day?
Single
How was school this year? Challenging for sure. It keeps getting harder. We lost about 5 students in the program including Kevin G, Tomas R, and Matt H, who were basically the Christian apologetics of the class and Aristoteleans. Their departure made Integral a lot harder, but it has pushed me and strengthened me to do more and improve. So I've been doing well. Junior year is hard as well. Two new tutors and upper division work, but its going well. Now looking at Grad school.
Did you have to go to the hospital?
check ups and vaccinations. although, i did injure my lower back from my Power lifting class. I was in back pain for 2.5 months.
Where did you go on vacation?
St. Louis, MO; Las Vegas, NV; Virginia and Wash DC; Santa Barbara, CA 3x (Feb, June, Nov); Los Angeles, CA; WYD13- Cusco and Lima, Peru, Manaus, Iguazu, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Maui, Hawaii
2013 was the year of travel!
Did you know anybody who passed away?
Not this year
Did you move anywhere?
Nope
What concerts/shows did you go to?
I saw Alice's Summer Thing in San Francisco, Asian Culture Night and Lu'au at SMC, And When I Awoke, There Was Light and Light at SMC, Horizons Dance Company at SMC, and a piano concert at SMC.
Describe your birthday?
I went to Santa Barbara with my best friends Jonathan and Tina
What has/have been your favorite moment(s)?
Moments of Wonder and Awe from Nature. Traveling adventures. Seeing Pope Francis. Good conversations. Lasting friendships. Good grades. Leadership on campus.
What was your best month?
WYD in July
Made new friends?
Made new friends from RA, ACN, and Intercultural Development Leader jobs. But mostly kept to my few main friends that I value, treasure and trust.
What do you want to change in 2014?
Take more risks. Live better. Challenge myself.
What would you change about 2013?
Spend less time in sorrow, and more time embracing new challenges. Don't let circumstances/emotions/situations keep me from moving on. Don't regret much, I'd say 2013 was a fantastic year.
Other than home, where did you spend most of your time?
Outdoors in the SMC quad/lawn. My South Claeys Hall. Many trips around the Bay Area, SF.
Did you have a New Year's resolution?
Yes. I think I stuck fairly closely with my resolutions. I'm satisfied for the most part.
Did anything embarrassing happen?
I'm sure plenty of things happened. I've come to embrace most embarrassment.
Buy anything new from the internet?
Yes. I bought a two new cameras. Nikon D7000 used from James, but it broke during WYD. and a Fujifilm x20.
Did you get sick this year?
I'm sick to end 2013 and start 2014. Not fun.
Start a new hobby?
More adventuring and outdoorsy things! More reading. More learning.
Are you happy to see 2013 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 2014?
Good relationships. Success. Adventure. Change. Happiness.
Survey #2
Stayed single almost the whole year?
Yes
Were involved in something you'll never forget?
WYD13
Tripped over a coffee table?
Yeah, I did a few times.
Changed your hair?
Overcomb! Grew out my hair in the fall/winter. To begin the new year, my hair is the longest its ever been.
Read a great book?
The Great Books
2013: 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. Only one person that I cannot stand. But I want to get over it.
Did you grow apart from anyone?
Many of my old friends.
2012: Your BIRTHDAY!
Did you have a cake?
Alcohol
Did you have a party?
I partied in SB
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.
Continue to grow everyday
Did you change your style?
Trying to look more professional.
Did you get good grades?
Spring Semester was eh, Fall semester was AWESOME
Did anyone close to you give birth?
My cousins have kids now! And Crystal is pregnant!!!!!!!!!!!
2013: WRAP UP
Was 2013 a good year?
I'd say all in all, through everything, it was a fantastic year.
OTHER
() painted a picture
(x) wrote a poem
(x) ran a mile
() shopped at Hollister or Abercrombie and Fitch
() 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 2013 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
[x] 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
[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 2013 Survey
JANUARY
1) What did you do on new years?
Flew home from St. Louis, MO
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 26 degrees.....went to Mt Haleakala in Maui and it was frosty/icy up there at 10,000 ft.
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?
I don't even remember.
2) Do you care if the groundhog sees its shadow or not?
eh.
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?
I think i actually tried it this year. it was ok.
3) What did you do for St.Pat's?
Nada.
4) Are you happy when Winter is pretty much over?
It was a loooooong winter this year.
APRIL
1) Do you like the rain?
It DID NOT rain enough this year
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?
I went to Berkeley for Cal day and hung out with Troy and Kevin K
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?
Last month of schoooool
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?
Santa Barbaraaaaaa fo SJSBLA and Nheo's bday
3) Have a favorite baseball team?
The Giants did eh. The A's did well. But the Red Sox won the World Series
JULY
1) What did you do on the 4th of July?
Travelled. I went to see the SJ Earthquakes take on the LA Galaxy for the Cali Clasico, SJ won 3-2 with 2 stoppage time goaaaals!
2) Did you go to the fireworks?
Fireworks after the game
3) Did you blast the A/C all day?
Nope
AUGUST
1) What was your favorite summer memory of '13?
World Youth Day 2013! POPE FRANCIS and RIO DE JANEIRO
2) Did you have a sunburn?
I think so.
3) Did you go to the pool a lot?
Beach more than pool. SB and RIO
SEPTEMBER
1) Are you attending college/school?
Saint Mary's College of California, Junior.
2) Do you like fall better than summer?
I love fall, but it did not feel like fall at all this year.
3) What happened this month?
Returned as an RA for the 2nd year!
OCTOBER
1) What is your favorite candy?
na
2) What did you do for Halloween?
I had a hall event and watched Nightmare Before Christmas. Then I went out with some friends.
NOVEMBER
1) Whose house do you go to for Thanksgiving?
Grandmas house like always and we had turkey. It was alright.
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. But didn't go to Christmas in the Park with Chanda, Nila, Nheo, and Tina on Black Friday this year. =[[
DECEMBER
1) Do you celebrate Christmas?
Flew back from Hawaii on Christmas Eve. Christmas was aiiight.
2) Do you decorate the outside of you house?
Nope.
3) Get anything special this year?
Hawaii trip, some new shoes.
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.
Call more-friends and family. Keep challenging myself. Be open and honest more. "No one wanted to come, so I went alone"- being okay with that, and embracing it. Being comfortable in my own skin as myself. Continuing to find 'me'
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!
Where did you begin 2014?
Spent New Years Eve with partying with Danielle, Vi, Thuthu, Rosemary
Where did you begin 2013?
I was at InterVarsity's Urbana Missions conference in St. Louis, MO.
What was your status by Valentine's Day?
Single
How was school this year? Challenging for sure. It keeps getting harder. We lost about 5 students in the program including Kevin G, Tomas R, and Matt H, who were basically the Christian apologetics of the class and Aristoteleans. Their departure made Integral a lot harder, but it has pushed me and strengthened me to do more and improve. So I've been doing well. Junior year is hard as well. Two new tutors and upper division work, but its going well. Now looking at Grad school.
Did you have to go to the hospital?
check ups and vaccinations. although, i did injure my lower back from my Power lifting class. I was in back pain for 2.5 months.
Where did you go on vacation?
St. Louis, MO; Las Vegas, NV; Virginia and Wash DC; Santa Barbara, CA 3x (Feb, June, Nov); Los Angeles, CA; WYD13- Cusco and Lima, Peru, Manaus, Iguazu, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Maui, Hawaii
2013 was the year of travel!
Did you know anybody who passed away?
Not this year
Did you move anywhere?
Nope
What concerts/shows did you go to?
I saw Alice's Summer Thing in San Francisco, Asian Culture Night and Lu'au at SMC, And When I Awoke, There Was Light and Light at SMC, Horizons Dance Company at SMC, and a piano concert at SMC.
Describe your birthday?
I went to Santa Barbara with my best friends Jonathan and Tina
What has/have been your favorite moment(s)?
Moments of Wonder and Awe from Nature. Traveling adventures. Seeing Pope Francis. Good conversations. Lasting friendships. Good grades. Leadership on campus.
What was your best month?
WYD in July
Made new friends?
Made new friends from RA, ACN, and Intercultural Development Leader jobs. But mostly kept to my few main friends that I value, treasure and trust.
What do you want to change in 2014?
Take more risks. Live better. Challenge myself.
What would you change about 2013?
Spend less time in sorrow, and more time embracing new challenges. Don't let circumstances/emotions/situations keep me from moving on. Don't regret much, I'd say 2013 was a fantastic year.
Other than home, where did you spend most of your time?
Outdoors in the SMC quad/lawn. My South Claeys Hall. Many trips around the Bay Area, SF.
Did you have a New Year's resolution?
Yes. I think I stuck fairly closely with my resolutions. I'm satisfied for the most part.
Did anything embarrassing happen?
I'm sure plenty of things happened. I've come to embrace most embarrassment.
Buy anything new from the internet?
Yes. I bought a two new cameras. Nikon D7000 used from James, but it broke during WYD. and a Fujifilm x20.
Did you get sick this year?
I'm sick to end 2013 and start 2014. Not fun.
Start a new hobby?
More adventuring and outdoorsy things! More reading. More learning.
Are you happy to see 2013 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 2014?
Good relationships. Success. Adventure. Change. Happiness.
Survey #2
Stayed single almost the whole year?
Yes
Were involved in something you'll never forget?
WYD13
Tripped over a coffee table?
Yeah, I did a few times.
Changed your hair?
Overcomb! Grew out my hair in the fall/winter. To begin the new year, my hair is the longest its ever been.
Read a great book?
The Great Books
2013: 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. Only one person that I cannot stand. But I want to get over it.
Did you grow apart from anyone?
Many of my old friends.
2012: Your BIRTHDAY!
Did you have a cake?
Alcohol
Did you have a party?
I partied in SB
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.
Continue to grow everyday
Did you change your style?
Trying to look more professional.
Did you get good grades?
Spring Semester was eh, Fall semester was AWESOME
Did anyone close to you give birth?
My cousins have kids now! And Crystal is pregnant!!!!!!!!!!!
2013: WRAP UP
Was 2013 a good year?
I'd say all in all, through everything, it was a fantastic year.
OTHER
() painted a picture
(x) wrote a poem
(x) ran a mile
() shopped at Hollister or Abercrombie and Fitch
() 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 2013 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
[x] 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
[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 2013 Survey
JANUARY
1) What did you do on new years?
Flew home from St. Louis, MO
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 26 degrees.....went to Mt Haleakala in Maui and it was frosty/icy up there at 10,000 ft.
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?
I don't even remember.
2) Do you care if the groundhog sees its shadow or not?
eh.
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?
I think i actually tried it this year. it was ok.
3) What did you do for St.Pat's?
Nada.
4) Are you happy when Winter is pretty much over?
It was a loooooong winter this year.
APRIL
1) Do you like the rain?
It DID NOT rain enough this year
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?
I went to Berkeley for Cal day and hung out with Troy and Kevin K
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?
Last month of schoooool
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?
Santa Barbaraaaaaa fo SJSBLA and Nheo's bday
3) Have a favorite baseball team?
The Giants did eh. The A's did well. But the Red Sox won the World Series
JULY
1) What did you do on the 4th of July?
Travelled. I went to see the SJ Earthquakes take on the LA Galaxy for the Cali Clasico, SJ won 3-2 with 2 stoppage time goaaaals!
2) Did you go to the fireworks?
Fireworks after the game
3) Did you blast the A/C all day?
Nope
AUGUST
1) What was your favorite summer memory of '13?
World Youth Day 2013! POPE FRANCIS and RIO DE JANEIRO
2) Did you have a sunburn?
I think so.
3) Did you go to the pool a lot?
Beach more than pool. SB and RIO
SEPTEMBER
1) Are you attending college/school?
Saint Mary's College of California, Junior.
2) Do you like fall better than summer?
I love fall, but it did not feel like fall at all this year.
3) What happened this month?
Returned as an RA for the 2nd year!
OCTOBER
1) What is your favorite candy?
na
2) What did you do for Halloween?
I had a hall event and watched Nightmare Before Christmas. Then I went out with some friends.
NOVEMBER
1) Whose house do you go to for Thanksgiving?
Grandmas house like always and we had turkey. It was alright.
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. But didn't go to Christmas in the Park with Chanda, Nila, Nheo, and Tina on Black Friday this year. =[[
DECEMBER
1) Do you celebrate Christmas?
Flew back from Hawaii on Christmas Eve. Christmas was aiiight.
2) Do you decorate the outside of you house?
Nope.
3) Get anything special this year?
Hawaii trip, some new shoes.
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.
