My New Year.

My new year started yesterday – at the Chinese New Year. I figured since I really wasnt prepared for January 1st then and with all the bad luck we received with the youngest getting ill and needing hospital confinement, might as well count them as events that happened last year :). Plus I was really disorganized and everything was just messy. Yesterday I made sure to map out my plans and draw out some goals I want to accomplish this year. One of them would be to lose weight – my eternal problem. I want to change that this year because I have been feeling unwell most of the time lately and Im afraid I have high blood sugar. Let’s hope not. Effective Diet Pills would be my companion along diet and exercise.

Early Edition

Q1 - Breakfast: If you could have had anything other than what you ate for breakfast this morning, what would you have ordered up?
Pancakes, bacon and eggs!

Q2 - Possessions: If you could own one item that a friend of yours currently owns, what possession of his or hers would you make yours?
+ I have everything I need:)

Q3 - Questions: Generally speaking, do you ask more questions than you answer or answer more questions than you ask?
+ I answer more I think

Q4 - Image: Do you like to have your picture taken?
+ Sometimes. But not really. I like to capture more photos of others than myself. Is that bad?

Happy Thursday!

3x thursday (012109)

1. How do you go about looking for a job (websites, papers, etc)?
I was referred by my brother’s then-girlfriend.

2. At what point do you start looking for jobs? Before you need to find a new one, or when you are made to?
I looked for one.

3. Do you have any requirements when you take a job? If so, what are they?
Compensation and benefits!

Random Questions #8

1. What are your plans for tomorrow? Finish my online tasks and start working on my client’s album.
2. When was the last time you had Starbucks? Three weeks ago I think.
3. What's something you really want right now, be honest! CAKE!!
4. Do you plan out your day before it begins? Yes, Im OC like that.
5. Who was the last person you went out with? When? Where? The family. We went to SM to treat the kids out to Jollibee.
6. Tom or Jerry? Why? Jerry coz he wins all the time.
7. Where did you have your dinner last night? House – I fell in love with a blogger friend’s house if only we have money and affordable moving services  
8. What do you think of Taz (the cartoon character)? He's annoying. LOL!
9. What do you usually order at McDonald's? Cheeseburger meal and sundae
10. Liquid or powdered detergent soap? Liquid with fabric conditioner.

 

From Chikai

Random Questions #13

1. Get up early or sleep in? Sleep in! Get up early. Have no choice. My son goes to school.
2. What is your favorite cartoon character? Mickey and Minnie Mouse
3. Favorite lunch meat? Chicken
4. What do you get every time you go into Wal-Mart? Groceries.
5. Do you think marriage is an outdated ritual? No.
6. Favorite movie you wouldn't want anyone to find out about? I love PINOY movies!!!.
7. What's your drink? Coke Zero! That’s why I need weight loss pills!
8. Cowboys or Indians? Cowboys
9. Cops or Robbers? Cops
10. Who from high school would you like to run in to? My best friend.

 

From Chikai

Dietary Supplements

I have a grandmother who has been stricken with diabetes since she was 65 years old. It really is a debilitating disease and now my father has it. However, my father is still in denial about it and absolutely refuses to watch his diet. I still remember my grandmother who has Alzheimer’s for 20 years before she died. During her last three years, she was into tubal feeding and only took ensure because her gag reflex was no longer working. We needed tons of them so we ordered at Allegro Medical. We got a huge deal from the The Free Allegro eCatalog because they are offering serious limited time specials and discounts to anyone who signs up at their Home Page. Allegro Medical (AllegroMedical.com) is a division of Allegro Enterprises, Inc., a privately-owned company based in Tempe, Arizona.

Read My Mind.

I’m tired of: Worrying.

I am listening to: the humming of the fan.

Maybe I should: really exert effort in losing weight this time around.

I Wish: a healthy year for my family.

Chocolate is: is one of my favorites.

I last ate: afritada and lechon manok.

Right now I’m craving: coffee.

Love is: God.

Today: I’m going to be productive at work.

Tomorrow: Martha’s follow-up appointment with her pediatrician!

Thanks Chikai!

Manic Monday

1. What do you do to make yourself feel better when you are sick? Sleep and laze around.
2. What is the most amazing weather you've ever seen? Every February. Flowers bloom crazily beautiful here.
3. Do you listen to music or talk radio in the car? Both!

How's your Monday?

Yearly Wrap-Ups

Thanks Kathy!

1. In 2008, who most made you laugh?
~ my kids

2. In 2008, who most inspired you?
~ my family

3. In 2008, who taught you the most?
~ my failures

4. In 2008, who encouraged you the most?
~ my parents

5. What did you do in 2008 that will have the most positive effect on your 2009?
~ i resolved to save by the end of 2008 and so far Im doing good!

Random Questions #7

From Chikai:

1. What is you bedroom like? Needs more decorating. The king-sized bed needs to go, it can get crowded. Everything in the house is functional but it can get better—especially the bathroom light fixtures!

2. Have you ever had Chicken Pox? Yes. When I was in 3rd grade.

3. What books are you reading right now? Good in Bed :).

4. Do you sleep with stuffed animals? Yes. Dora and dolls sleep with the little princess and she sleeps in our bed.

5. Ever liked someone you didn't have a chance with? Yes. Gong Yoo! I still dream though, hahaha!

6. Is smoking one of your turn off? A big YES! The husband smokes though.

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

8. Would you rather shave your head or dye your hair bright orange? Dye :)

9. Are you truly happy right now or putting on a show? Putting on a show.

10. If you could cuddle with anyone right now, who would you pick? The husband.

Random Things

WHAT COLOR IS YOUR PHONE? Black
WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO TOMORROW? It’s a Monday so it’s back to work for me. I need to tag the prices on the clothes I intend to sell and use the box cutter to open more boxes.
WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU GOT DRUNK? A long time ago.
ARE YOU EASY TO GET ALONG WITH? Not really (just being honest here, LOL)
WHAT MOVIE DO YOU WANT TO SEE RIGHT NOW? Benjamin Button.
WHAT'S THE LAST MOVIE YOU WATCHED? Too long to even remember.
WHO'S BIRTHDAY IS COMING UP? WHEN? Edil’s on the 29th!
DO YOU THINK ANNA NICOLE SMITH KILLED HERSELF? I actually dont give a damn :).
DISNEYLAND OR SIX FLAGS? Disneyland! :).
HOW MANY KIDS DO YOU WANT? 4
WHERE DO YOU USUALLY WATCH MOVIES? at Home.
FAVORITE TV PROGRAM RIGHT NOW? House.
HAVE YOU EVER SMOKED? Yeah.
ARE YOU JUDGMENTAL? I try not to.
WHAT DO YOU HEAR AT THIS VERY MOMENT? Aristo-cats on the background
WERE YOU A NERD IN 5TH GRADE? Yes.
HAVE YOU EVER BEEN ON TV? Yes.
DO YOU HAVE PLANS FOR THE SUMMER? Go out on an exclusive family outing..
ARE YOU A FAN OF BASKETBALL? Never.
HAVE YOU EVER LIED TO A FRIEND? Who hasn't?
WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU WENT OUT WITH YOUR FRIENDS? Long time ago, i miss them :(.

 

Thanks Chikai!

What If?

Thanks Kathy!

 

What if?...
1....you could bring one character from your favorite book to life, who would it be?
~ Two of them – Meredith and Julie from Judith McNaught’s books.

2....you could solve one of history’s unsolved mysteries, which would it be?
~ What happened to the dinosaurs?

3....you were stranded on a deserted island, what 2 people would you chose to be stranded with?
~ Three – husband and kids

4....you could spend a day with any celebrity, dead or living, who would it be?
~ Mother Theresa

5....you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?
~ To be more disciplined

6....you could live anywhere, where would you live?
~ US

Join here.

Our house is now full of promotional products from the husband's pharmaceutical company. This time he received toothbrush kits, mousepads, ballpens, notebooks and more sample medicines

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Some Facts About Me

1. Are you a photo addict? Yes I am!

2. What were you doing this morning at 8 am? Sleeping

3. Do you care for your Friendster? No.

4. How many different beverages have you drank since yesterday? Three kinds

5. What are two things you hate? backstabbers and hypocrites

6. What do you wish for? secret

7. When was the last time you got really hurt? Hmm…not too long ago.

8. What did you do last night? took care of Martha at the hospital.

9. What is your favorite flavor of ice cream? coffee crumble

10. Fave color? pink

Things I Do.

From Kathy.

1. things you have done this morning.
-- was in the hospital with the little girl.
2. things you plan to do this weekend.
+ end of weekend for me – tomorrow, work, i have a HUGE backlog it is not even funny. i am grateful for the workload though.
3. things you wish you had.
+ a sexy body
4. celebrity women you think are beautiful.
+ kate hudson
5. celebrity men you find attractive.
+ gong yoo :)
6. friends you regularly blog with.
+ ????
7. ways you would spend $1 million.
+ secure basic needs: house, education, a business of our own, car(s), trust fund

All About Food

A blogger friend of mine will be visiting the East Coast from California this week and she has been looking for nice New York Restaurants for her and her husband to try out when they stay in New York. One good thing about the internet is that you get to be informed about anything you want to – you just need to know how to look for it! Go to www.villagevoice.com. The Village Voice is the nation’s first and largest alternative newsweekly, with a tradition of no-holds-barred reporting and criticism that dates back more than a half-century. The recipient of three Pulitzer prizes, the Voice is revered for its groundbreaking investigations of New York City politics, and as the premier expert on New York’s cultural and entertainment scene.

Let’s Talk Love

From Kathy (again)

1) Would you spend the rest of your life with your current bf/gf? – Yes, Im already married to him
2) Would you kiss again the last person you kissed? - Yes!
3) Are you having a crush on someone? – Gong Yoo
4) Have you ever liked/loved someone so much that it hurt so much? – Yes
(Bakit walang Number 5? Hehe)

6) Are you happier single or in a relationship? In a Relationship
7) Have you ever told someone you loved them and didn't mean it? – No.
8) Have you ever had your heart broken? - Yes.
9) Have you ever broken someone's heart? –I hope not
10) Talk to any of your exes? – No ex :)
11) If you could go back in time and change one thing, would you? – Yes, if given the chance
12) Think any of your exes, feel the same? –No ex!
13) Do you believe that you are a good boyfriend or girlfriend? –I think so.
14) Do you believe everyone deserves a second chance? - yes

15) Do you want to get married? - Already AM.

16) Ever liked someone else's boyfriend or girlfriend? - Yes

17) Have you told anyone you'd marry them? - Yes

Week 159

From Kathy

1) What is the cause that you believe is the most worthy of all those available?
~ Letting people know God’s mercy and love

2) What problem is the most common among people your age?
~ Establishing families

3) Who do you feel is the most underappreciated actor (male or female) in the history of Hollywood?
~ Hugh Jackman

4) Show and Tell. What comes to mind first when you see this picture? [Click HERE] Or, tell a story if it reminds you of one.
~ I really can’t see the picture!

Stock Trading

I want to learn how to trade stocks. I havent fully exercised my stock options in the company and before I resign, I would like to trade and sell all of it first. Maybe in the future I can go into options trading if I learn more about it. There is program called PowerOptions that is available online for free for 14 days while I try it out. It is the only internet-based data provider that gives investors SmartSearchXL®, a patented decision support technology that identifies the highest return option trades and offers you the convenience and control required to automatically sort, filter, and analyze all 2,900+ optionable stocks and 190,000+ options online to find investments to meet your profit goals.. This sounds like an extensive program worth the investment. I will let my officemates know and see if we can request from the administration.

Saturday 9

Saturday 9: The Phone is For You

1. Your phone rings. Who is the most likely caller?
+ My Mom

2. How long do you chat on the phone each day?
+ Around 5 minutes tops.

3. Who do you speak to the most?
+ Martha.

4. Do you often not answer if a certain person comes up on your caller id?
+ Yes. LOL

5. Do you phone friends at work?
+ Im no longer working

6. Do you make personal calls at work?
+ Before, yes.

7. Who do you always say “I love you” at the end of the call?
+ Edil.

8. Do you use a landline or cell more often?
+ Cell phone.

9. Who in the blogosphere that you haven’t chatted with but would like to?
+ Hmmm….I think Ive chatted with most of them already.

10 Things I’d Like to Buy But Can’t (for now).

I have imposed a shopping ban on myself, that’s why.

1. Two more moleskines. Because I want to have a journal for the kids and Edil. (Chanelling Love Letters to my Son idea I read somewhere)
2. New set of gel pens. Because a girl can never have enough.
3. Scrapbooking magazines and idea books. I’m feeling the itch again.
4. Coke Zero.
5. In relation to No.4, the best weight loss pills so I can gulp down as many No.4's as I want :)
6. Skin care products
7. A new bag. A new wallet. It’s a tradition I suck badly at. I “need” to have a new everyday bag and wallet every new year.
8. New lens for the camera
9. EHD. EHD. EHD. For the loooooongest time.
10. A Starbucks mug.

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First 10 Questions

1. What are your nicknames?
Aggie

2. How do you style your hair?
Layered. Im growing it out though so it usually is on a pony these days.

3. What's new in your life right now?
Edil is now at home seven days a week. His job relocation went fine!

4. How many colors are you wearing now?
One.

5. Are you an introvert or extrovert?
Both.

6. What was the last book you read?
Judith McNaught’s Remember When

7. Do you nap a lot?
No

8. If the person you secretly like is already taken, what would you do?
Move on.

9. Is there anything that has made you unhappy these days?
Selfish people.

10. What was the last thing you ate today?
Noodles for breakfast

8 Have You’s

from CHIKAI.

Have you ever liked someone who had a girlfriend/boyfriend?
I often have crushes on someone who is committed primarily because I love how they love their girlfriends. Crushes lang naman so OK lang.

Have you ever had your heartbroken?
A lot of times.

Have you ever been out of state? 
Yes.

Have you ever done something outrageously dumb?
Yes.

Have you ever been back stabbed by a friend?
Unfortunately, yes.

Have you ever had sex on the beach? On the sand? 
In my dreams.
 
Have you ever dated someone younger than you? 
No.

Have you ever read an entire book in one day?
Oh a lot of times.

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