Saturday 9: Lie to Me

Saturday 9: Lie to Me


After a long while, I've decided to update my blog and participate to Saturday 9 again. =D


1. Can you tell when someone is lying to you?
-sometimes


2. Tell us about one of your flaws. Do you live with it or try to correct it?
-Flaws? Do I have one? *thinking* Ah, maybe claws. *wicked witch laugh*


3. When was the last time you laughed hard and what struck you as funny?
-Can't remember but I always laugh so hard - someone said like a peacock- even at the shallowest joke.


4. Tell us about a time when you should have tried harder.
-For me, everyday is always a time to try harder -try harder to be a good wife, a parent, a friend, a sister, a daughter, a citizen of my country...


5. If you won the lottery, what would you buy first?
- A house with a studio


6. What movie do you know every word to?
-I've watched Meet Joe Black a lot of times that I already feel like I'm part of the cast.


7. What was the best thing that happened to you this week?
-Seeing my three-year old read simple words.


8. What was the worst thing that happened to you this week?
-Thanks God there's none. =D


9. What do you think is the biggest difference between men and women?
-Their needs. And then, men are visual; women are emotional (generally).

Saturday 9: Letting the Sparks Fly

Saturday 9: Letting the Sparks Fly


1. Where would you go if you wanted to spark your creativity?
My room


2. What would be one thing that would embarrass you a great deal?
Fumbling with my bag and finding out that I wasn't able to bring my wallet with me (when it's already time to PAY!)


3. What values did your parents instill in you?
Hardwork, perseverance, love of God... it's a long list.


4. What’s a fad of your teen years that you remember well?
Tattered jeans, abaca bags and music of Jon Bon Jovi.


5. What is your favorite breakfast?
Rice and dried fish with spicy vinegar. Or the tandem of rice and bacon.


6. What is the best birthday gift that you have received?
I wouldn't want to divulge this. :-)


7. What gadget could you not live without?
Phone.


8. Do you collect anything?
Stamps -but I have forgotten all about that now. I'm trying to collect coins/money (from different countries) now but I only have a small collection of these.


9. What website (non-blog) do you regularly visit?
http://gmail.com. Of course my mail!

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Saturday 9: Time Has Come Today

Saturday 9: Time Has Come Today


1. What time of day do you usually play Saturday 9?

Depends if I'm busy or not. Working or not. But usually I try to do it in the morning (although today I'm doing at at 10PM!).


2. At 9AM on a weekday, what are you doing?

Working.


3. At 9PM on any given night, what would you most like to be doing?

Sleeping. Or making my son sleep. *smile*


4. What is your most frequent activity online?

Blogging and reading blogs, the news or tutorials.


5. Is there one day of the week that seems to fly by? If yes, why?

When the hubster is home, the days seem to fly by!


6. Do you agree that the older you get, the faster time seems to go by?

I don't think that has something to do with age. For me, it has something to do with my activities. The clock seems to run faster when I'm too busy and pre-occupied to even check the time!


7. What is your favorite thing to do with free time?

Bum around. Sit and think of what to do next (ironic!).


8. How much time do you spend alone? Would you like it to be more? Less?

I haven't been alone for the longest time! With a kid at home, how can I be alone? *chuckle*
Would I like it to be more or less? I dunno. I'm sure I'd miss my son too much I'd end up crying rivers of tears (like what happened before when I was sent away for a company-sponsored training). But it's also good to really have few minutes just for myself every day.

9. If you could spend one hour doing something what would it be?

Shoot pictures (but an hour wouldn't be enough!)

Saturday 9: The First Apartment

Saturday 9: The First Apartment


1. Where had you moved from?

My parents house. I was fresh out of College then.

2. Describe your first apartment.

It's a two-story wooden-concrete structure with a little veranda. I was living with 3 other girls. I remember that there's a little space at the back (where we do our laundry) where you can see the sunrise.


3. How old were you when you had your apartment?

I was 21. I celebrated my 22nd birthday there. It the most fun birthday party I ever had!

4. Did you have roommates? If yes, tell us more.

I did. The other one is my close friend and classmate in college. The two other girls are reviewees, too. Sadly, among the 4 of us, 1 flunked the Board Exam. I haven't heard anything of her eversince.

5. What was your place of employment then?

None.

6. How were you finances at the time?

I was dependent of my parent the whole time I was reviewing for the Board. What a shame! BUT I really had no time to take a part-time job because I was reviewing full-time and the schedule was pretty hectic.


7. Tell us about a lover who spent a night there.

None. I. swear. I was unattached then :-)

8. Tell us about a band you listen to then. (You can cheat. Look it up.)

I honestly couldn't remember. Ahh yes, Matchbox 20 and Nirvana.

9. How long did you live there and why did you move from there?

I lived there for about 6months or so - I would have stayed longer but I had to go home after taking the Board Exam. It's part of the deal I had with my parents. :-) I went back to this city a couple of months later -but I no longer stayed in that apartment.

Saturday Nine #5

Saturday 9: You Wear It Well

1. What are your favorite shoes? Now? It's Crocs. Or an equally comfortable footwear.

2. What does your favorite shirt or blouse look like? It's nothing outrageous. And I like well-pressed shirts.

3. What does your favorite tee shirt say on it? I'll put what I'm wearing now. It's M A N G O

4. Do you think you look better in casual or business attire? I'm not sure. But I am most comfortable in casual wear. Or nothing.


5. What do you sleep in? PJs


6. Do you wear expensive sneakers? No. I'm a cheapskate.


7. What is your favorite hat? I don't wear hats. I rarely wear baseball caps, too.


8. Your preference for men: Boxers or briefs? Nothing...este, boxer briefs.


9. Your preference for women: Suits or dresses? Dresses.

Saturday Nine

Saturday 9: Return to Sender

1. When was the last time you wrote a letter to someone on paper and mailed it? Letter? *scratching the head* Uhm, must be ages ago. Okay, does card count? :-)

2. Can you change the oil on a car? No. Actually I haven't tried it.

3. Name three things you have on you at all times. Shirt, undies and footwear. Lol

4. What’s your life motto? The only thing that's permanent in this world is change. That doesn't sound like a motto so ask me in the next minute and I'd give another answer....change...yup!

5. What’s a word that you say a lot? Hello. And said in many different ways!


6. What were you doing at midnight last night? Snoring Sleeping.

7. When you looked at yourself in the mirror today, what was the first thing you thought? My hair needs some fixin! Badly!

8. Who is your worst enemy? Myself.

9. What does your watch look like? I don't have any. Errr... *looking around* alright I no longer use the watch that dear husband gave me as anniversary gift.

Saturday Nine #5

Saturday 9: Would You Take Them Back?

1. Think of all your exes. Would you take any of them back? No, definitely not.

2. What was the first car you drove? What happened to it? It's a company van that my father used to drive when he was still working. I think it's already in a junkyard now.

3. What’s the longest amount of time you have driven a car non-stop? More than an hour, less than 3

4. Have you ever been stood up on a date? If yes, when? No.

5. What TV network do you watch the most? Cartoon Network (because I have a cute boss at home)

6. Pick out a song you like that has special meaning to you. Share with us what song is it, and what’s the meaning to you.



Because I miss my husband now.

7. Who was your first celebrity crush on? I can't remember the first...ah I remember now. It's Corey Haim (Prayer of the Rollerboys).

8. What is your favorite romantic comedy movie? My Bestfriend's Wedding, Notting Hill, 50 First Dates...and a lot more. I really couldn't decide.

9. It has been said, "First Loves Are Never Over." Is this true for you? No, not at all.

Saturday Nine #4

Saturday 9: Whistle While You Work

1. Tell us which job your are telling us about, and when you had it. Motherhood. I've been at it for almost 3 years.

2. Where do/did you work?
Home. Mall. Bath. Anywhere the kid goes, I go. Anywhere I go, the kid goes.

3. Tell us about that boss.
Oh but I'm the boss! And that would make me too biased. But the other boss? Apart from being considerate and generous, he is pleasing to the eyes. :-)

4. Do/Did you find your work creative? If yes how?
Very creative. I constantly look for ways to make changing poopy diapers as uneventful as watching TV. And then I always put out my magic wand to turn vegetables into chips.

5. Tell us about your favorite co-worker.
She's my things-can-always-wait sister!

6. Tell us about the biggest jerk in that job.
Me?

7. Where do/did you see yourself with this job in five years?
With this job, I know I'm going to a the plastic surgeon's clinic even before 5 years. Think wrinkles.

8. Tell us about your commute.
Mmmm. Sometimes, I make a good horse. :-)

9. What hours of the day do/did you work?
24 hours a day, 7 days a week, no breaks, no restdays.

Saturday Nine #3

Saturday 9: Out to Lunch (or Dinner)

1. When you go to a restaurant, do you usually order the same thing? Not always. Sometimes, I get adventurous.

2. What is your favorite fish dish? Nothing extraordinary. I want simple preparations so I'd go for grilled fish.

3. What is your favorite meat dish? Steak -well done.

4. What is you favorite vegetable? There's not just one. I love cabbage, squash, potatoes...

5. How often to you eat out? Once a week

6. Do you usual order dessert? If yes, what? Sometimes. I love buko pandan or leche flan

7. Do you like a particular after dinner drink? Nothing particular. It's just water for me or fruit juices.

8. How far would you drive to go to a favorite restaurant? Not too far. I'm not a patient person -and I'm not a very good driver. :-)

9. Do you like to dine with just one person or a group? I love to dine with the family ...and then with friends, too.

Saturday Nine #2

Saturday 9: The Happy Labor Day Meme

1. What are you doing special this weekend for Labor Day? Mmm, go to church. I haven't been to church for a couple of weeks, due to illness and a speaking engagement.

2. What was your best vacation this past summer? Going to Boracay. It's a beautiful place to be...crystal clear waters, pristine white sand... *sigh*

3. Did you do anything special for the 4th of July? No, we don't celebrate that in this country.

4. What did you do special for Memorial Day? -same with #3-

5. How was the weather? Tell us where you live and how the weather was as compared to summers past.

I'm in a tropical country...ther'es been few storms these past few months but generally, the weather is great - but sometimes too warm during the day.

6. Did you discover a new favorite summer drink? No.

7. Did you enjoy this summer’s Olympics? The opening was superb!

8. I am from New England (Rhode Island). Lobster rules supreme in the summer. Is lobster part of your summer ritual? Unfortunately, not here. But it would have been wonderful. I so love lobsters.

9. What was the best single day of your summer? Can't think of only a single day. :-)

Saturday Nine

Saturday 9: Working in the Coalmines

1. What is your job and do you like it? I work as a Telecoms Engineer and I have to admit I have moments when I wanted to pack up my bag and dash out of the office door...but I love doing what I do and I love the nature of my job.

2. What do you do to unwind after work? I sleep. Hehe.

3. Who have you known the longest of your friends? My elementary friend named Rochy. She became my classmate in highschool and then a dear buddy in College. She's known much of my scandalous *gasp!* secrets and I haven't seen her since early this year and it would be fun to see her again.

4. Who do you go to for advice? My family and sometimes some close friends

5. Not counting your current relationship, how many times have you been in love? More than twice but I honestly couldn't be sure if it really was lurve.

6. What is you favorite snack food? Bananas.

7. What is the best meal you ate this week? I can't remember. Oh God help my memory! But home-cooked meals are always the best for me.

8. What to you is the most important factor in romantic attraction? I really wanted to write honesty, trust ...yaddi, yadda but the first thing that came to mind when I read the question was COMMON SENSE. That doesn't make sense, does it? Oh well....*shrugging the shoulders*

9. What do you think is your worst habit? Blogging :-)