1. What did you do in 2004 that you'd never done before?
Hmmm..this is the nth time I've graduated, second time I've passed a board examination, (naks, yabang! hehe)..I guess get married? 
(wow, what an achievement no? haha.)
2. Did you keep your new years' resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
Partially. Out of the three credit cards I have maxxed out, I managed to close one and cut down to half the other. Goodluck na lang sa isa. Pero I'm more financially stable.
I will try to fix my life ~ as I've always wanted since I had Matthew It would always be a work in progress
3. Did anyone close to you give birth?
Oh! Lots! There was Liza in May, Wilma in July, Carlota in December and Cynthia who gave birth a few days ago.
4. Did anyone close to you die?
Not really. FPJ died. My cousin, Zack, is related to him. My Uncle Tito is married to his sister, Jennifer (who used to be married to Lou Salvador Jr.) and I'm close to his other sister, Tita Beth Poe. I haven't seen him, but seeing his relative's grief..And you know what? They were really supposed to come home (all of them) for a grand reunion this Christmas ~ to boost his morale when he lost. Tapos they come home for something worse. I didn't want to talk about it since I'm not even remotely related to him, but, Zack talked about his Uncle Ronnie and I just saw Tita Beth and I was affected in a way. He was a good man, not just the type who can run the country.
5. What countries did you visit?
WALA! I hope to go back to the States in two years, and this time, stay for good (hopefully).
6. What would you like to have in 2004 that you lacked in 2004?
Have? Techno Gadgets. But peace of mind and final closure would be a big lack. As I've said, I'm getting there.
7. What date from 2004 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
January 22, 2004 beats everything even the mockery of Civil Wedding or my achievements in school.
8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?
Being able to finish Nursing school while working full time and still landing in the Top 20 of the graduating class.
9. What was your biggest failure?
Not losing weight. ARRRRGH!
10. Did you suffer illness or injury?
Fortunately, wala naman.
11. What was the best thing you bought?
2004 was my “Get Financially Stable” Year. I was in a fiscal crisis, like the Philippine economy. Hehe.
12. Whose behavior merited celebration?
Me, of course. (LJ ko to eh! 
)
13. Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed?
Those rebels in Russia taking hostage of school children and killing more than 300. 
14. Where did most of your money go?
Paying off debts.
15. What did you get really, really, really excited about?
My anti-climactic Civil Wedding. I still don't have a ring to have proof of it but I'm bearing his name now.
16. What song will always remind you of 2004?
If I Ain't Got You by Alicia. 'Nuff Said.
17. Compared to this time last year, are you:
i. happier or sadder? Happier.
ii. thinner or fatter? Fatter
iii. richer or poorer? Poorer but I'm not buried in debts which is way better.
18. What do you wish you'd done more of?
Really tried to get back in shape.
19. What do you wish you'd done less of?
Indulge in chocolates and frappucinos.
20. How will you be spending Christmas?
Hopefully not at work again. I did that already in 2004 and that was the most depressing Christmas ever.
22. Did you fall in love in 2004?
I found love again. c”,)
23. How many one-night stands?
Nada
24. What was your favorite TV program?
Extra Challenge, Mulawin, Starstruck, Forever in my Heart (KAPUSO!) HAHAHAHA!
25. Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year?
None.
26. What was the best book you read?
My savior! Lippincott Review Series! (Nerd-o!) I plead you, recommend me books to read! I have so much time in my hands! Naks!
27. What was your greatest musical discovery?
Joss Stone.
28. What did you want and got?
I wanted a family and I got one!
30. What was your favorite film of this year?
Ay, I'm not a film buff.
31. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
I turned 23, and I spent it at home sleeping.
32. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
Getting back into shape, then having my dream Church wedding
33. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2004?
Very very same Aggie. Hahahaha.
34. What kept you sane?
Matthew. Always.
35. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
Brad Pitt's butt.
36. What political issue stirred you the most?
Bush winning the US elections (again).
37. Who did you miss?
Sometimes, H.
38. Who was the best new person you met?
I haven't met new friends personally. I hope to meet Tino though 
. And you.
39. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2004:
No pain, no gain.
40. Quote a song lyric that sums up your year:
I keep on
Fallin'
In and out of love with you
I never loved someone
The way that I love you
2004 was way better than 2003, with Edil in my life (again), finally finishing school, passing the board, having a very honest-to-goodness light but good-paying job (with free T1 Internet access), and Matthew doing good in school and being healthy all-year round.
2005 will be my year (the Year of the Rooster!) and I can just sense it would bring so much promise! For starters, Edil and I are planning to have our Church wedding in April, May or June so we can finally move in together in one house (yes, people, I'm married and I don't sleep with my husband!) and I'm looking forward to a nursing career in one of the specialist hospitals in the country. The whole Austriaco clan will be home this March for my cousin Ryan's wedding (hopefully, we can squeeze my wedding too) and the cousins would be really complete for the first time in 15 years. Matthew will be enrolling in an Art class and Swimming class this summer and if I can get him assessed, start in Kumon as well (sayang ang genes, hehehe). And if my wedding pushes through, I can finally go to Cebu again. Heh. I've always loved its beaches.
Here's to the Year of the Cock!
