It's been a great year. But then again, who DOESN'T say that? It would be crazy to put up everything that's happened to me, and anyway it's a bit late for that since it's almost mid-January.

And I'm not one to make New Year's resolutions, although I remember writing one here (about not bothering with international artists anymore). What I have, however, are plans.

Heck, I always have plans. And I'm beginning to think that all I have are plans --- I never get to do everything. I'm basically idealistic, and most of the time I feel like there's so much to do and so many places I could go to and I have very little time.

I wanted to write.
And I did, using my gazillion notebooks.
I wanted to paint.
And I did, with the materials left of my Fine Arts days. I still do actually.
I wanted to sculpt.
And I did, using plaster of paris. Although it's more of an abstract artwork AHAHA.
I wanted to read.
And I did, and terribly enjoyed Mario Puzo.
I wanted to sketch.
And I did, all the time. In my notebooks, my school notebook, my notepads, sketch pads, scratch papers, etc. I'm surprised I didn't sketch on the wall beside my bed.
I wanted to take pictures.
And I did. In fact this was probably what I did most the past year.
I wanted to edit pictures.
And I did, exploring other editing softwares and of course, Photoshop.
I wanted to learn the ropes of graphic design.
And I did, though I'm still learning (on my own). At least I got to modify my own blog and make a website for Dad.
I wanted to make music.
But I wasn't able to. But I sang a lot (around the house).
I wanted to expand my musical interests.
And I did, crossing over to great blues musicians (SRV, Albert King, BB King, etc), the ones my Dad listened to (and sang) when he was courting Mommy (James Taylor, Jim Croce), Bluegrass musicians, classical, fusion of different genres.
I wanted to play the blues with Dad's strat.
This one I failed miserably. Don't even ask.
I wanted to play my blues harp.
I'm halfway there. Maybe in a few months I can play decent tunes.
I wanted to re-decorate our room.
And I did, but it was very minimal. I want a complete room makeover.
I wanted to make accessories.
Oh yes and I did. In fact I made almost all of the things I wear. Yay.
I wanted to travel.
And I did, but only to Romblon, Baguio, and a few places near Metro Manila. Gah.

Ugh and I feel like those things aren't enough. I want to take full control of what's gonna happen in my life this 2006. And to prove that, as of last count, I've bought 3 planners. And I keep marking dates and listing events. Don't expect too much of these planners though. Chances are I'll lose them before my birthday.

So yeah anyway my grandparents and my uncle and his family are going to be here in May. Papa Noel (Daddy's brother), Mama Pach (his wife) and Kris (their only kid, who is a kid no more heehee) haven't been in the Philippines for a very long time, so we're terribly excited. The Hipolito family is gonna be complete.

And I'm getting bored of my old layout. Bah. It has to be new year, new design. So yeah I turned it black, but I'll probably make a whole new look here tonight.

God I'm bored out of my skull. I've been cooped up here the whole day. So NOT the way to start the year.