I'm not too fond of New Year resolutions because frankly, I never stick to plan :\ But I did achieve something that I've wanted to do for a long time: Learned Japanese! :D
After taking Japanese 3 I feel somewhat secure that I won't die in the streets of Japan when I go with my fellow blogger Ky Kebero in a couple years hopefully. Yes, I can effectively beg for food in Japanese now! <3
The one problem that arose in our plans was the vegetarian deal-eeoh.... Japan practically has no vegetarians except for some Buddhist monks and Seventh Day Adventists. More importantly, however, Japanese culture finds refusing to eat meals that are offered to you very rude. So we concluded that we will take a break from our beloved vegetarian diets and eat whatever the Japanese offer us. Which I assume will be mostly fish, meat-wise. I think I will be vegan for 2 weeks to make up for it. I might have a problem eating the fish if it's just offered to me as whole fish. Like with the the head and eyes... ughh. Wish me luck when the day comes!
I would say the greatest achievement I have had this year is a lot of personal growth. It all began when I took my Life Management class back in February. It allowed me to think critically about my future and the person I want to become. I see myself today, and I am happy with who I have become. I'm still good old me, but a lot wiser I'd say. A lot of people helped me along the way, and I am thankful to them for that.
I will cherish a lot of memories I made this year. One that comes to mind is the first time I went to a PFLAG meeting. It was pretty much my first exposure to other gay people, and it was definitely a neat experience!
And how could I forget a bunch of my friends coming out to me! Like fabulous Andy! I told the story of how we both came out to each other on Yahoo Answers and it got voted as Best Answer cuz that's how cute it was!
Being bitten by a black widow and seeing my fabulous arm contracting involuntary was amazing! Coming back home pale as a zombie was a thrill! I wish everyone could experience it! I <3 Black Widows!
Becoming a vegetarian with Ky (formerly Simien Fox) was ever-so-life-changing! My family going organic and "flexitarian" was a very positive change also :)
And of course this year I started my blog!
I wish you all a happy 2010!!!
