Survey shamelessly stolen from Anna... because I have nothing better to do right now.

Did you keep your new years' resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
I don't recall making any resolutions, but I do plan on setting goals for myself for 2007. After all, I'm hoping it's gonna be a big year for me.

What would you like to have in 2007 that you lacked in 2006?
Direction and discretion. I really should have better judgment when it comes to, well, life in general.

What date from 2006 will remain etched upon your memory?
May 27: Merrily We Roll Along. August 11: Aladdin Jr. September 5: My birthday! November 20 and December 1: Tending my dreams. ;)

What was your biggest achievement of the year?
One is landing the role of Charley Kringas in the Rep Workshop production of Merrily We Roll Along. Another is getting into (and surviving a 5-month run of) Aladdin Jr. And of course, tending my dreams. ;)

What was your biggest failure?
Failures in judgment, there were many. ;)

Did you suffer illness or injury?
Allergies shut down my system during the last week of August. And I just recently had (have?) a bad case of food poisoning. Blecch.

Where did most of your money go?
Food, drinks, and assorted media.

What did you get really, really, really excited about?
Sweet Charity. Merrily We Roll Along!!! Aladdin Jr. Old Apologies. High School Musical. Voice lessons with Teacher Lionel. Moving into my Makati place. And tending my dreams, of course. ;)

What song(s) will always remind you of 2006?
The Merrily We Roll Along cast recording. "Heart and Music" from A New Brain. "Alone in the Universe" from Seussical the Musical. The High School Musical soundtrack. The It's Only Life cast recording.

Compared to this time last year, are you:
i. happier or sadder? I can't tell. I'd like to think I'm happier, in general.
ii. thinner or fatter? No change, though this little illness is probably making me thinner,
iii.
richer or poorer? I have no idea.

What do you wish you'd done more?
Exercise. Gotten rest. (I know those two ideas are antithetical, but yeah.) Write.

What do you wish you'd done less of?
Go emo, particularly while drinking.

What was your favorite TV program?
There's always Lost, The Amazing Race, Survivor, and American Idol... and now there's HEROES!

What was the best book you read?
Acting is a Job.

What did you want and get?
I got to experience living by myself. And I got a laptop! And of course, I managed to tackle a lead role in a musical. THAT was AWESOME.

What was your favorite film of this year?
I don't recall watching too many movies... But I loved The Departed, The Devil Wears Prada, and Happy Feet.

What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
I turned 24 on the day of my birthday, and I spent it with two of my favorite people in the world. We ate at the Saisaki buffet and stuffed ourselves, then headed to my place for cake.

How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2006?
Shirt-and-jeans, as always. And at some point, I did the preppy thing.

What kept you sane?
Theater. Friends.

Who did you miss?
Some old friends I don't see anymore. My college blockmates and old college orgmates. My friends who have since moved to the States, or were lost to the call centers.

Who was the best new person you met?
Most of the Rep workshoppers. Teacher Lionel. Robbie and Nic. Some Aladdin and HSM cast mates.

Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2006:
Moderation is key. And dreams don't die, so keep an eye on your dreams...

What did you like most about yourself this year?
I followed through on taking the road-less-travelled.

What did you hate most about yourself this year?
Drinking while emo.

Quote a song lyric that sums up your year:
The lyrics to "Heart and Music."

Was 2006 a good year for you?
Definitely.

What was your favorite moment of the year?
Merrily We Roll Along. I think it still ranks as the proudest moment of my life.

What was your least favorite moment of the year?
Anytime I went drinking while emo. I can name two incidents.

Where were you when 2006 began? Who were you with?
At home with my family, online. Boring, eh?

Where will you be when 2006 ends? Who will you be with when 2006 ends?
Ditto. Maybe.

Do you have a new years resolution for 2007?
Just a set of personal goals.

What was your favorite month of 2006?
Hmm. May.

What was your favorite record from 2006?
I think It's Only Life came out this year, so that.

How many concerts did you see in 2006?
Two: Heart and Music, and OperaLite.

Did you drink a lot of alcohol in 2006?
Does the sun rise in the east?

You do anything you are ashamed of this year?
Again, drinking while emo...

What was your proudest moment of 2006?
Merrily We Roll Along.

What was your most embarrassing moment of 2006?
Still drinking while emo...

If you could go back in time to any moment of 2006 and change something, what would it be?
I've never believed in changing things, because they always point you in the right direction, ultimately.

What are your plans for 2007?
Tend my dreams.

How are you different now that the year has ended?
I'd like to think I've grown and matured. More importantly, the path to the rest of my life has been illuminated. Plus, I know who I can rely on... I hope.

What are your wishes for the new year?
World peace. *wave to camera*