Sunday Stealing: The Question Meme

01) Are you currently in a serious relationship?
I am happily married so nothing can get more serious than that.

02) What was your dream growing up?
To be a super model and astronomer at the same time. The universe amazes me.

03) What talent do you wish you had?
I love to paint and draw. I think I used to have this talent when I was a kid but it went away when I grew up. I can still draw but not like the masters. So if I can improve on that, I'd be very happy.

04) If I bought you a drink what would it be?
Piña colada please!

05) Favorite vegetable?
Broccoli

06) What was the last book you read?
Her Fearful Symmetry by Audrey Niffenegger. Not as nice as Time Traveler's wife.

07) What zodiac sign are you?
Cancer

08) Any Tattoos and/or Piercings? Explain where.
No tattoos but plenty of ear piercings. A result of my rebellious childhood.

09) Worst Habit?
I can't think of anything. I feel so perfect most of the time. Well that could be it. Add vanity to the mix if you like.

10) If you saw me walking down the street would you offer me a ride?
No. I don't drive.

11) What is your favorite sport?
Swimming for me. But I love watching football and gymnastics.

12) Do you have a Pessimistic or Optimistic attitude?
I'm always optimistic much to my husband's delight because he's just the opposite.

13) What would you do if you were stuck in an elevator with me?
Panic perhaps.

14) Worst thing to ever happen to you?
Nothing and never, I hope.

15) Tell me one weird fact about you.
I eat 3-4 plates of rice a day and still manage to keep my figure. Well, before I got pregnant that is.

16) Do you have any pets?
Nope. Just not crazy about having pets. My husband loves his fishes though and it's fine with me because I don't have to clean the tank myself.

17) What if I showed up at your house unexpectedly?
You might find me eating ice cream in front of my laptop.

18) What was your first impression of me?
Intimidating.

19) Do you think clowns are cute or scary?d
I like them if they're really good.

20) If you could change one thing about how you look, what would it be?
My small chest and too huge hips.

21) Would you be my crime partner or my conscience?
It depends on how delicious the crime will be. ;) Of course, you  know I'm talking about crimes that are not punishable by law right?

22) What color eyes do you have?
Dark brown

23) Ever been arrested?
Yes, jaywalking when I was 15 yrs old.

24) Bottle or can soda?
Bottle please.

25) If you won $10,000 today, what would you do with it?
I'll pay for our lot property in full so we can start building our dream home.

26) What’s your favorite place to hang out at?
Any airconditioned room with a huge bed and TV.

27) Do you believe in ghosts?
Yes and I'm scared shitless of them.

28) Favorite thing to do in your spare time?
Watch TV, read ebooks.

29) Do you swear a lot?
Not anymore. Need to be careful around kids.

30) Biggest pet peeve?
Poseurs and braggarts.

31) In one word, how would you describe yourself?
Fairly happy woman with so much in store for her.

32) Do you believe/appreciate romance?
Oh yeah.

33) Favorite and least favorite food?
Favorite: pasta. A very good one of course. Least: Hot noodle soup

34) Do you believe in God?
YES!

Manic Monday #185

What word describes you best?
Just one word? How about three? Stubborn. Vain. Perfectionist.
Oh, are we not talking about negative traits?

What drives you every day.
Aside from my daughter and husband, my career. And my dream. To be very rich that I can tour the world, buy more than one dream house and go old without worrying about my kids' future.

Where do you want to retire?
55 perhaps? But I should be financially free that time. I don't want to be a burden to anyone.

10 Things You Want But Can't Afford

For Ten on Tuesday.

1. Macbook Pro - I've always wanted to buy one but budget is always not enough

2. iMac. Still waiting for 0% deals

3. A house of our own with porch and garden. Soon we'll have this, I just know it in my heart.

4. Travel to Europe. If I only knew, I would have asked my husband to just elope and not have a grand wedding 6 yrs ago. We could've just easily spent the money on a Europe tour.

5. Blackberry or iPhone

6. A pair of knee-high boots from Zara

7. A playhouse like this for Sandy

8. A new computer table complete with organizers and drawers.

9. Buffet at Circles for four.

10. A 3-hour full body treatment at The Spa

Friday Fill-Ins #140

1. I feel so rejuvenated and alert after running in the treadmill for 15 minutes straight.

2. Talking to my daughter and hearing her ridiculous stories is always fun.

3. Right now, I can hear these things: Annie talking from Dibo the Gift Dragon and the sound of crayons falling because Sandy just dropper her art tray.

4. It’s Friday and I'm glad that I'm 90% done with my design projects.

5. The last time I ate in a restaurant alone was one year ago.

6. We have no plans this Labor day weekend.

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to logging off early, tomorrow my plans include shopping and eating our and Sunday, I want to have a full body  massage.

ABCs of Life

This is a good read.

A—Accept
Accept others for who they are and for the choices they’ve made even
if you have difficulty understanding their beliefs, motives, or actions.

B—Break Away
Break away from everything that stands in the way of what you hope
to accomplish with your life.

C—Create
Create a family of friends whom you can share your hopes, dreams,
sorrows, and happiness with.

D—Decide
Decide that you’ll be successful and happy come what may, and
good things will find you. The roadblocks are only minor obstacles
along the way.

E—Explore
Explore and experiment. The world has much to offer, and
you have much to give.. And every time you try something
new, you’ll learn more about yourself.

F—Forgive
Forgive and forget. Grudges only weigh you down and inspire
unhappiness and grief. Soar above it, and remember that everyone
makes mistakes.

G—Grow
Leave the childhood monsters behind. They can no longer hurt you
or stand in your way.

H—Hope
Hope for the best and never forget that anything is possible as long as
you remain dedicated to the task.

I—Ignore
Ignore the negative voice inside your head. Focus instead on your
goals and remember your accomplishments. Your past success is
only a small inkling of what the future holds.

J—Journey
Journey to new worlds, new possibilities, by remaining open-minded.
Try to learn something new every day, and you’ll grow.

K—Know
Know that no matter how bad things seem, they’ll always get better.
The warmth of spring always follows the harshest winter.

L—Love
Let love fill your heart instead of hate. When hate is in your heart,
there’s room for nothing else, but when love is in your heart, there’s
room for endless happiness.

M—Manage
Manage your time and your expenses wisely, and you’ll suffer less
stress and worry. Then you’ll be able to focus on the important
things in life.

N—Notice
Never ignore the poor, infirm, helpless, weak, or suffering. Offer
your assistance when possible, and always your kindness and
understanding.

O—Open
Open your eyes and take in all the beauty around you. Even
during the worst of times, there’s still much to be thankful for.

P—Play
Never forget to have fun along the way. Success means nothing
without happiness.

Q—Question
Ask many questions, because you’re here to learn.

R—Relax
Refuse to let worry and stress rule your life, and remember that
things always have a way of working out in the end.

S—Share
Share your talent, skills, knowledge, and time with others.
Everything that you invest in others will return to you many
times over.

T—Try
Even when your dreams seem impossible to reach, try anyway.
You’ll be amazed by what you can accomplish.

U—Use
Use your gifts to your best ability. Talent that’s wasted has
no value. Talent that’s used will bring unexpected rewards.

V—Value
Value the friends and family members who’ve supported and
encouraged you, and be there for them as well.

W—Work
Work hard every day to be the best person you can be, but
never feel guilty if you fall short of your goals. Every sunrise
offers a second chance.

X—X-Ray
Look deep inside the hearts of those around you and you’ll
see the goodness and beauty within.

Y—Yield
Yield to commitment. If you stay on track and remain dedicated,
you’ll find success at the end of the road.

Z—Zoom
Zoom to a happy place when bad memories or sorrow rears its
ugly head. Let nothing interfere with your goals. Instead, focus
on your abilities, your dreams, and a brighter tomorrow.

10 Tips for a Happier Life

1. Don’t worry
Worry is the least productive of all human activities and thoughts….

2. Don’t let needless fears preoccupy your life…
Most of things we fear never happen!!!

3. Don’t hold grudges…
That is one of the biggest and most unnecessary weights we carry through our lives...

4. Take on one problem at a time
It’s the only way to handle things anyway..one by one..

5. Don’t take your problems to bed with you.
They are bad and unhealthy companions for good natural sleep and rest…

6. Don’t take on the problems of other people..
They are better equipped to handle their own problems than you are..

7. Don’t live in the past.
It will always be there in your memories to enjoy..but don’t cling to it. Concentrate on what is happening right now in your life..and you will be happy in the present also..not just the past.

8. Be a good listener.
It is only when one listens..that one gets and learns ideas different from ones own…

9. Do not let frustration ruin and rule your life…
Self pity more than anything..interferes with positive actions..with moving forwards in our lives.

10. Count your blessings…
Don’t even forget the smallest blessings.. As many small blessings add up to large ones…

Wednesday Weirdness #59

Questions By: Anonymous Lass

1.) Do you/Did you ever have a piggy bank shaped like a pig? What do you keep your spare change in?
Before. Now, I just them in a can.

2.) Be honest. Have you ever stolen anything before?
No

3.) Would it be more awkward to be walked in on during sex by your parents or your children?
Since I'm a parent, I hope my kids wont walk in on us.

4.) How comfortable would you be at a nude beach? Would you keep your clothes on, keep it modest or bare it all?
Keep it modest.

5.) Where is a place that seems fun and sexy to get it on at but in reality probably wouldn't work out very well?
Park?

6.) Do you have sex less in the summer because of the hot temperatures?
No.

7.) Have you ever had a dream that was in black and white?
Yes.

Bonus) When you have a naughty dream, most often is it usually your partner in the dream with you or someone else?
Someone else :P

WW #58: Hypotheticals Round Two

Questions Courtesy Of: Ruby Rose (again, thank you!) & Bella Dreamer

1.) If you had to either shop for your groceries in your underwear only (bra&panties or boxers/briefs/whatever) or run streaking through the mall totally naked for no less than 4 minutes, which will you pick?
Do groceries in my underwear.

2.) You're having dinner at the inlaws (your boyfriend/girlfriend's parents if not married) and the food is so awful you would rather eat the table cloth. Your mother in law (bf/gf mother) calls you out and asks if there is anything wrong with the food. You can't say you're "just not that hungry" because you had earlier claimed to be "starving" so now, how do you respond to her?
Tell her that I'm not feeling well. All the food isnt agreeing with my tummy,

3.) In the middle of foreplay, your partner asks if you want to try something new. You ask what it is. They want to stick some kind of frozen fruit or vegetable up your anus. How open to trying this are you?
WTF! No way!

4.) Would you rather have to walk 30 feet over burning hot coals or walk 70 feet over broken shards of glass? Why?
30 feet of burning hot coals. I know Id never even go way past two feet because my feet will get burned.

5.) Would you rather have to have sex with your partner with a room full of your former highschool classmates watching or have sex with your partener in a room full with a mix of each of your former exes watching?
Neither. Ewww.

"I Want" Wednesday

Today I want to be able to finish all my pending job assignments. I am also praying for good weather the whole week so I can finally go out and meet friends. It also ensures that Sandy will not get sick as cold weather flares up her allergies sometimes. I also want to be able to spend as much money without being guilty about it!

Join here: http://iwantwednesday.blogspot.com/

YES or NO

Saw this from Aggie and thought I should try. It's funny how all my YES answers had to do with naughty stuff.

Kissed any one of your Facebook friends? Erm.. YES.
Been arrested? — NO.
Kissed someone you didn’t like? — YES
Slept in until 5 PM? — YES.
Fallen asleep at work/school? — YES.
Held a snake? — NO.
Ran a red light? — NO.
Been suspended from school? — YES
Experienced love at first sight? — YES.
Totaled your car in an accident? — NO.
Been fired from a job? — YES.
Fired somebody? — YES.
Sang karaoke? — YES.
Pointed a gun at someone? — NO.
Done something you told yourself you wouldn’t? — YES
Laughed until something you were drinking came out your nose? — YES
Caught a snowflake on your tongue? — NO
Kissed in the rain? — YEAH!
Had a close brush with death — YES.
Played spin-the-bottle? — YES.
Sang in the shower? — YES.
Smoked a cigar? — YES.
Sat on a rooftop? — YES.
Smuggled something into another country? — NO.
Been pushed into a pool with all your clothes? — YES.
Broken a bone? — NO.
Skipped school? — YES.
Eaten a bug? — NO.
Sleepwalked? — NO.
Walked a moonlit beach? — YES.
Rode a motorcycle? — YES.
Dumped someone? — YES.
Forgotten your anniversary? — NO.
Lied to avoid a ticket? — NO.
Ridden in a helicopter? — NO.
Shaved your head? — HALF YES.
Played a prank on someone? — YES.
Hit a home run? — YES.
Felt like killing someone? — YES.
Cross-dressed? — YES.
Made your girlfriend/boyfriend cry? — YES.
Eaten snake? — YES
Marched/Protested? — YES.
Had Mexican jumping beans for pets? — NO.
Puked on amusement ride? — NO.
Seriously & intentionally boycotted something? — YES.
Knitted? — YES.
Been on TV? — YES.
Shot a gun? — NO.
Skinny-dipped? — NO.
Gave someone stitches? — NO.
Eaten a whole habenero pepper? — NO.
Ridden a surfboard? — YES.
Drank straight from a liquor bottle? — YES.
Had surgery? — NO
Streaked? — NO.
Taken by ambulance to hospital? — NO.
Tripped on mushrooms? — NO.
Passed out when not drinking? — NO.
Peed on a bush? — YES.
Donated Blood? — YES.
Grabbed electric fence? — NO.
Eaten alligator meat? — NO.
Eaten cheesecake? — YES.
Eaten your kids’ Halloween candy? — YES.
Killed an animal when not hunting? — YES.
Peed your pants in public? — YES.
Snuck into a movie without paying? — NO.
Written graffiti? — YES
Still love someone you shouldn’t? — NO.
Think about the future? — YES.
Been in handcuffs? — NO.
Believe in love? — YES.
Sleep on a certain side of the bed? — YES.

The Phone Tag

1. Your phone rings. Who is the most likely caller? 
My husband or lately, a real estate broker.

2. How long do you chat on the phone each day?
I don't chat that much on the phone lately. With millions of things to do each day, there's just no time to talk for hours.

3. Who do you speak to the most?
My mom ever since she got a new phone.

4. Do you often not answer if a certain person comes up on your caller id?
Oh yeah, I hide from most people.

5. Do you phone friends at work? 
Not really unless I want to confirm dinner and party plans.

6. Do you make personal calls at work? 
All the time.

7. Who do you always say “I love you” at the end of the call? 
My husband and my little girl. She loves it when I call her.

8. Do you use a landline or cell more often?
Cellphone. It's much convenient.

9. Who in the blogosphere that you haven’t chatted with but would like to?
No one really, I've chatted with almost everyone I know.

An Old QOTW

1. When you see a man and woman walking together, do you automatically see them as ‘a couple’?
Yes. I even have this habit of noticing their age, fashion style, etc.

2. Is it always okay to walk along minding your own business, not bothering anyone?
Yeah, I mean why would you go out of your way to bother someone.

3. Which foods that you believe are bad for you that you stubbornly refuse to stop eating?
Bacon, bacon and bacon.

4. How would you handle these three things: a rainy day, lost luggage, and tangled Christmas tree lights?
In bed cuddling my husband and daughter, tearing my hair out, not caring at all.

5. Do you easily adopt habits or phrases from the people around you?
Oh yeah. Although I'm proud of being my own person, I can't help but pick up my friends habits. I even used to think that I'm some sort of a chameleon, blending whoever I'm with. I've kicked that habit though.

6. What do you think of this situation?
~ In a checkout line at a store, someone is angrily yelling at the cashier because she’s waiting for minutes already. A long line of people are behind them with no other checkout line available. Does the angry person have a right to be yelling?
Depends what the cashier was doing. If she was busy chatting with her co-workers, I'd get all worked up too.

7. How often are you greeted by strangers in a friendly manner while walking around in public?
A couple of times especially when it's December and Christmas is just around the corner.

8. What do you think of Crocs?
Love it for my little girl. I hated the adult version until they released Alice for ladies. Now that one I would buy.

9. How long does it take you to get ready to go out?
About 30 minutes to one hour.

10. What kind of accent do you find attractive?
British. They just sound sexy!

Random Questions #8

1. What are your plans for tomorrow?

Since I'm sleeping late tonight to finish stuff at work, I'm planning to wake up late and take it easy with everything online related.

2. When was the last time you had Starbucks?

When we rushed to Medical City because Sandy was complaining about her ear a month ago.

3. What's something you really want right now, be honest!

Php1,000,000 in cold cash for a house downpayment.

4. Do you plan out your day before it begins?

Most of the time yes. It helps if you manage your time wisely especially if you multitask all the time.

5. Who was the last person you went out with? When? Where?

My small family. Had dinner at Shakey's last Sunday after grocery shopping.

6. Tom or Jerry? Why?

Jerry

7. Where did you have your dinner last night?

At home.

8. What do you think of Taz (the cartoon character)?

He used to scare me. A lot. Now he's just annoying. I do like baby Taz though, he's such a cutie.

9. What do you usually order at McDonald's?

Quarter pounder and large fries with mayo on the side. I want one now!

10. Liquid or powdered detergent soap?

Powdered.

Random Questions #7

Snagged from Aggie

1. What is you bedroom like?
A total chaos. We need to re-decorate really bad but I'm going to wait until we move to a new place. I'm very excited about it really that as early as now, I've been online window shopping for nice but affordable beds and even discount dining room furniture.

2. Have you ever had Chicken Pox?
Yup. I had it a couple of days before I graduated from College. It really sucked because I have these huge brown spots on my face on my graduation photos.

3. What books are you reading right now?
Lipstick Jungle

4. Do you sleep with stuffed animals?
Does Barney count. Even though it's for Sandy, I always wake up with Barney on my face.

5. Ever liked someone you didn't have a chance with?
Yes. Gavin Rossdale and Gong Yoo. But I will have a chance someday I know. Well, if I got divorced LOL.

6. Is smoking one of your turn off?
Not really. Some men looked hot when they smoke haha especially my husband but I try not to let him know.

7. Do you listen to your friend's advice when they give it to you?
Of course.

8. Would you rather shave your head or dye your hair bright orange?
Dye it orange maybe. I'd only shave my head if I have Winona's wide-eye look and pixie face.

9. Are you truly happy right now or putting on a show?
Aside from being stressed at work, I am truly happy :)

10. If you could cuddle with anyone right now, who would you pick?
The Husband. I miss him so much even if I see him everyday.

5 For Wednesday

1. Which is your favorite grocery store? Why?
I like shopping at Rustan's if budget is not an issue. I wouldn't mind the difference if it's just one item but Php15-Php30 per item is a big deal when you buy more than 20 pcs. The reason why I want to shop there however is because it never gets crowded. The choices are also good, plenty of imported items like pasta sauces, spices, oven-ready meals.

2  What is the worst and weirdest food you have ever eaten?
I would say this baked oyster who turned out to be bad.

3. Pancakes, Waffles or French Toast which do you prefer? Why?
I love them all. Add some bacon, sausages and eggs on the side and I'm in heaven. Five days straight of eating just that and I will need diet pills soon.

4. Do you eat the ‘heels’ of bread loaves?
Yes, no good in wasting food.

5. Are there certain food items that you enjoy so much that you dare not have
them around because you will over indulge?
All kinds of sweets especially those egg tarts from Lord Stowe.

5 for Wednesday

1. What food are you craving right now?
Blueberry cheesecake, triple chocolate mousse, german chocolate cheesecake. Just finished lunch so dessert is all I can think about.

2. Which fast-food chain serves the best Chicken?
For me it's KFC although we're not really sure if it's really chicken LOL. Kenny Rogers' roasted chicken is good too.

3. What type of meat do you generally prefer?
Prime rib, roast beef, bacon

4. Do you save the packets of condiments that come with take out food for later use?
Sometimes. But lately they just add to our junk so I either throw them away or make sure that I don't get any.

5. Are you the type that can freely put a lobster in boiling water and not feel any guilt?
If I can cook, yes.

Manic Monday #143

Do you ever talk to yourself out loud? What do you talk about?
No. But now that you mentioned it, I wonder if other people really talk to themselves the way they do in the movies? When I read books, it shows that the main character talks to herself too and it makes me curious how it is.

What stresses you out?
Oh Gawd, there are plenty of things that stresses me out lately. My work and the long hours that I have to put in. My daughter, who just found out how great her voice is whenever she shouts, and the bills that are piling up each month because of online shopping.

What are your secret talents?
I don't know if you'd consider these talents but I am great at copying people. I can do their voice, mannerisms and what-not. Sometimes I find this cruel so I only try to do this if the person that I'm copying is a good sport.

Top 5 On Friday - Week 200

Top 5 reasons you splurge on a purchase of music.

1. I really like the band - Bush or if it was a nice soundtrack from my latest favorite movie - Twilight

2. I like the band enough to buy tickets to their concerts. This is huge give how expensive tickets could get. So if I'm buying tickets, I probably have the CDs already.

3. I'm buying it for my husband who loves all kinds of music.

4. I want to please someone with my music tastes.

5. I need to introduce new songs to my little girl.

QOTW #35

1. Do you have a broad sense of humor?
Yes. I used to be the class clown, side by side with my gay best friend.

2. Is it possible to have a truth without an opinion?
No. You’d have to feel strongly about something to know that it’s the truth.

3. What amount of money would you shave your head for charity?
Err, sorry none. Does this make me a bad person? Unless it’s for something as big as putting all street children to school. And I mean all.

4. Do you find it easy to be totally honest with someone even though it might hurt their feelings?
Nope. I’ve always find it hard to tell someone they have a bad breath or body odor. LOL.

5. When people you know are laughing to themselves while reading, do you ask them to share what is funny?
Always! I’d love to hear anything funny all the time.

6. What stresses you out the most?
Too much work on a weekend.

7. Could you go one full day without speaking?
Never. When I was in Grade 1, my teacher asked my mom to come to school. It was because I shouted so loud while in the middle of a quiet session. I remembered we were asked to stay quiet in two hours. I couldn’t breathe because I wanted to talk so bad so I shouted.

8. Would you rather ask the question or answer it?
Both.

9. What is the one thing that always makes you smile?
Sandy. Gong Yoo. Books. I know you said one thing but I couldn’t stop at one.

10. Do you trust in love?
Of course.

Friday Fill-Ins #91

Check out this week's Friday Fill-Ins

1. Trick or Treating and a friend's wedding out of town are some of the things I'm most looking forward to in October.

2. Sometimes I just get too tired from working that I wish I can lie down in bed forever.

3. I tell my husband that I never get sick but last week proved me wrong and that's why there is a saying, "never say never"!

4. When I'm down, I read a book or watch my favorite TV show.

5. In front of the computer is where you'll find me most often.

6. A rainy day is good for curling up in the sofa and watching movies. (does it show how lazy I am)

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I’m looking forward to finishing my book, tomorrow my plans include doing nothing and Sunday, I want to rest the whole day!

I'm such a slacker but I'm not usually like this. I blame it for spending four nights in the hospital. We need all the break we can get.