Santi blogged this and I was emotionally affected by the Questions. Here are my answers.
1. What did you do in 2008 that you'd never done before?
- Manglimos. Ay nagawa ko na pala yun. Manglimos para sa ibang tao. Yan.
- Maghubo sa publiko. Teka, nagawa ko na din yun. Front page sa lahat ng major Sunday newspapers!? O siya.
- Umarte. Theatre ka dati diba? Sa Pelikula! Showing sa Jan 21-27, 2009. Galeria! Sure na daw. Siya nga??
- Mamuno sa isang palaro. Palagi ka naman nag-papa-game-night dati diba? Adventure race yun noh...
- Maghost. Na naman? Boracay Open 2008. Natalo sila Derek.
- Mag-mountain bike adventure trip. Sa isang falls sa Caticlan.
- Mag-Davao. O nga first time nga yun.
- Mag-Hong Kong. Ng Libre! Thanks ulit Nins. And, Law... words will not express.
- Mag-organize ng isang linggong adventure trip. Super Ferry nang 40hrs. Parang island cruise lang, may 4-hr side trip to Iloilo pa. At magsuot ng butterfly wings sa tuktok ng napakahirap na bundok. AT mag-white water river rafting!!!
- Umiyak sa harap ng madaming tao. Habang nakikinig sila at nakatapat ang "spotlight" sa 'kin.
* Grabe, ang dami palang nangyari sa taong ito.
2. Did you keep your new years' resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
- I make short-, mid-, and long-term goals kasi. So this year, I made it a point to have an actionable resolution regarding my leaving for the US. Done. Also, I decided to try E just once this year with just one "right" person to share the experience and as witness. But that didn't happen.
3. Did anyone close to you give birth?
Venice Casiño-Yturralde
Hazel-Marie Sarmiento-Atienza
4. Did anyone close to you die?
Tita Linda Arceo-Villaflor
5. What countries did you visit?
China
6. What would you like to have in 2009 that you lacked in 2008?
My very own independent life.
7. What date from 2008 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
November 16, 2008. The Cagbalete Kiss. May ilang ganitong moments for 2008. Eh kaso ito yung may mga paparazzi so etched siya physically sa youtube and not just "upon my memory." Moments of pure honesty when you are truly yourself, open in all your weakness and one with the Universe.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7cPXhijo0rU
8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?
I painted 3 panels for Venice for their new Xevera home. 2nd would be my slide show for Nins' 60th birthday extravaganza.
9. What was your biggest failure?
Jennifer Legaspi.
10. Did you suffer illness or injury?
Once, my usual tonsilopharingitis. Next time I won't be using Erythromicin anymore.
11. What was the best thing you bought?
My very first NON-pirated game. SPORE.
12. Is there anyone who made you extremely happy this year?
First and foremost, my guys4mountains family. It wouldn't be right if I didn't mention those who cared enough to spend time with me: Santi, Melvin, Omar. And, absolutely, each year since he allowed me into his life as a friend 20 years ago, Jeffry Salonga. Yes, EXTREMELY.
13. Is there anyone who made your year a not-so-happy year?
This really ugly creature who stole my moment years ago. [The only person in my entire life who has ever done it.] I saw him at this event and it just ruined that night for me. It even shook my hand and I was too aghast and paralyzed in my surprise to do anything else about it.
14. Where did most of your money go?
Technically, I had no money of my own. But, the cash and credit that my friends and family have allowed me to use were spent mostly on travel expenses, food and alcohol.
15. What did you get really, really, really excited about?
Charice produced by Foster. Stil am! Watch out 2009. REALLY, REALLY, REALLY, REAAAALLY excited.
16. What song will always remind you of 2008?
"Touch Me In The Morning" by Diana Ross. Hey! Wasn't it me who said that nothing good's gonna last forevah....
17. Compared to this time last year, are you:
i. happier or sadder?
I've grown happier each year and each moment since 1988, except maybe for 2001 when I had a major emotional slump.
ii. thinner or fatter?
I was at my fattest in the most important photoshoot of my life!!! 172 lbs. Thank you Dominique James for all the hide-the-tummy shoots.
iii. richer or poorer?
Financially, I'm at my poorest. But, with everything that I've been able to do this year, I don't feel it... as much.
18. What do you wish you'd done more of?
A little (more) productive work. Just a little.
19. What do you wish you'd done less of?
Less sleep. Unlike most people I don't like sleeping. I enjoy it but I'd rather be awake. As the song goes, I don't wanna miss a thing.
20. How will you be spending Christmas and New Year?
Christmas was sullen. Hopefully, New Year will be better.
22. Did you fall in love in 2008?
Ahhh L'Amour...
23. How many one-night stands?
Does it have to be night? And, does it have to be just one? And! Do we actually have to stand?? hahahahaha
24. What was your favorite TV program?
Dexter. Hands down.
Grey's Anatomy. Coming in a quick second.
Chef at home. Worth a mention.
Heroes tanked this season. Cheesy comicky flat!!!
25. Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year?
I now hate the KMU. I used to just dislike them and try to avoid any conversation regarding politics in general. But, this year I was exposed directly to their ploys disrupting lives of the uninvolved and the "innocent", it's plainly hateful.
26. What was the best book you read?
The ONLY book I got to read this year was "And Thus Was Adonis Murdered" by Sarah Caudwell. A very witty comedy of errors. So medyo nakakahiya kasi isa na nga lang hindi ko pa natapos. Although I do like the book. But, early on, I willfully haven't been picking up a book to read this year. When travelling, I didn't want to be antisocial. At home, I'd rather play with my computer.
27. What was your greatest musical discovery?
Site: last.fm
Application: orbit downloader
Artist: Corinne Bailey Rae
28. What did you want and did you get it?
I always want for more laughter, more tears and more love. Yes, on all counts.
30. What was your favorite film of this year?
Mama Mia!
31. What did you do on your birthday?
Nagpa-Crispy Pata lang sa Satellite.
32. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
More time with my only Best Friend. IMMEASURABLY.
33. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2008?
Studied-casual. Athletic-cross-trainer.
34. What kept you sane?
Hope, no, not the cigarette!
Kongregate.com
35. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
Michael C. Hall
36. What political issue stirred you the most?
Charter Change. We need it. Please.
37. Who did you miss?
My sisters in th east coast. Tatay ko sa Bulacan. Nanay ko sa Texas. Lola ko sa Himlayan. Chuck Hipol.
38. Who was the best new person you met?
Another prisoner of freedom, wanderer and foodie: Omar Palero.
39. Tell us a valuable life lesson you (re-) learned in 2008:
Something you really want to achieve is something you will take risks for, otherwise you really don't want it in the first place. Rehash lang naman ng age-old saying na: Kung gusto maraming paraan, kung ayaw maraming dahilan. Ika nga ni David Foster, "The path to success is a straight line." Kaya't wag ka nang paligoy-ligoy pa.
40. Quote a song lyric that sums up your year:
I've got to break away
So take my hand now
cause I want to live...
Careless and free
I want to run through the jungle
The wind in my hair and the sand at my feet
-from Animal Song by Savage Garden