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Last Stand of 2009

I’m looking for this weight loss surgery Mexico for a friend and thought of answering this questions as well. It has been a while!

Saturday 9: Last Stand of 2009

1. What did you think of 2009?
+ It was fabulous during the first months and turned out to be full of problems. I just wished everything will fall into places..I’m hopeful for 2010!

2. What do you think was the news story of the year?
+ When my Grandma died 5 days before Christmas. And a lot more saddest stories of my life!

3. What happened this year that you never want to hear another word about?
+ I don’t want to talk about it anymore.

4. What was your favorite song of 2009?
+ You belong with me by Tylor Swift. It’s very cute!

5. What did you accomplish this year?
+ I started going back to school for a second course.

6. Did you learn anything new this year?
+ Tons actually.

7. What are you looking forward to in the new year?
+ A lot. I’m very hopeful!

8. What are your plans for New Year’s Eve?
+ Dinner with the family.

9. What’s the best thing you ever did on a New Year’s Eve?
+ Being with my family.

Happy New Year 2010!

 

Saturday 9: Joy to the World

1. What to you is the most joyous aspect of the holidays?
+ Be with your love ones. Spending more time with them. Plus it is the time to share and give more specially to the needy..

2. Do you get much snow where you live? If yes, do you enjoy winter sports like skiing or would you rather stay in by the cozy fire?
+ For the first time in many years, we get to spent it in the tropical country! My home country! Gotta love it:)

3. Have you ever been on a sleigh ride or a carriage ride? Do you even like horses?
+ I did when I was a little girl with grandpa. Yup, I do like horses! I’m born under year of the horse! Reminds me to check on this equestrian apparel for my goddaughter! She loves horses too;)

4. During the busy week, what do you do to relax?
+ I read and listen to music. Play with the boys too.

5. Do you get stressed during the holidays?
+ Nope. It’s fun still after all the busy parties with family and friends!

6. What holiday song could you happily never hear again?
+ I’m not sure of the title.

7. How do you decide on what present you pick for a person?
+ Based on their likes. Sometimes if I run out of time, it’s would be just random! :D

8. What does this holiday season mean to you and why?
+ Spending more time with my 3 boys. The husband work far from us. And we don’t get to see him always. I’m excited of his homecoming next weekend! Yay!

9. What holiday movies best describe the season for you and why?
+ Love is all Around and Family Stone. Nice movies!

Happy Holidays everyone!!!

 

S9 in Tuesday

I needed a few more car accessories site online and I thought I’d answer S9 as well while the other sites I’m opening are still loading up. Internet around here isn’t that fast compared to the one I’m used to..lol

Saturday 9: Man on the Moon

1. Do you think it was important to send a man to the moon?
+ Yup, it was!

2. What is your biggest fear?
+ Secret! hehe

3. If someone hung a sign around your neck today, what would it say and why?
+ I love you tender!:)

4. What is the longest line that you’ve stood in and was it worth it?
+ A concert! Yup, it was fun:)

5. As the holidays approach, what song are looking forward to hearing again?
+ Christmas songs for sure!

6. Whose music do you think is the most important of your generation’s?
+ M.J.

7. Do you find it is hard to be kind to strangers? Give an example.
+ I do give coins to beggars. It’s not that much but they were heartily given.

8. When do usually lose your patience?
+ I have a little patience. But I try to be more understanding for what’s it worth!

9. Is there a book that you’re dying to see as a movie?
+ A twilight fan, yet I till have to watch the New Moon movie!!!! Ughh…

 

Saturday 9

I was reading information about belly fat on how to get back in to feet. I have been talking about how to lose weight properly. But for the sake of curiosity this articles and information makes me want to try! After all, they can be helpful info!

Anyway, I thought of answering this set of S9! Nice questions;P

1. Can you tell when someone is lying to you?
+ Yup, I can!

2. Tell us about one of your flaws. Do you live with it or try to correct it?
+ Shopping. I try to correct it of course but sometimes, I always forget! Very bad!

3. When was the last time you laughed hard and what struck you as funny?
+ Jokes of this new found friend! You should meet this pep! :D

4. Tell us about a time when you should have tried harder.
+ ah..better left unsaid..lol

5. If you won the lottery, what would you buy first?
+ Plane tickets!

6. What movie do you know every word to?
+ Family Stone.

7. What was the best thing that happened to you this week?
+ Too many things already;) But I can’t tell..

8. What was the worst thing that happened to you this week?
+ None so far..

9. What do you think is the biggest difference between men and women?
+ Tons..

 

I Call Your Name

I haven’t answered S9 for the longest time! And this set of q’s is fun to answer while I am in the look out for a new lcd monitor. I’m glad this site that I saw has affordable ones! Anyho, here are my answers!

Saturday 9: I Call Your Name

1. If you could have named yourself, which name would you have chosen, and why?
+ Jillian. Because I like it;)

2. If you could relive a year in your life, what age would it be, and why?
+ During my early 20′s..still young and single:)

3. If you could go back and change one friendship in your past, who would it have been, and why?
+ Noemi.

4. If you could have dated one person in your past that you did not date, who would it be, and why?
+ Hahaha..I have one in mind but the husband might read this blog..lol

6. If you had the opportunity to live in another country, which one would it be, and why? If you choose NOT to live in another country, why do you want to stay in your current country?
+ That would be in Europe.

7. If you could choose your dream job, what would it be, and why?
+ I have my dream job already!

8. If you could wish a wish and it be guaranteed to come true (other than riches) what would it be, and why?
+ I know one..but I’ll just keep it in my heart..

9. If you could meet two blogger friends (you may choose more, if you wish) who would they be?
+ Twitter friends..I miss them!

 

Saturday 9: The Waiting

I need to check on this barcode scanner for the biz of my in-laws. It’s a small convenient store and the one they have is acting up. I’ll check if it’s really necessary to get one later and if not, the teller could just incode the price one by one..:) Anyway, haven’t been answering this meme for a while now! Early this week;)

Saturday 9: The Waiting

1. Have you ever stayed online for a very long time waiting for someone?
+ Yes. An hour..it’s worth it though..

2. How do you eat oreos?
+ With milk:)

3. Are you cocky?
+ Nope.

4. Did you have an imaginary friend as a kid?
+ I think I had..I guess every kids has one?

5. What t.v. station do you watch the most?
+ ABS-CBN.

6. Have you ever seen the ocean?
+ Oh yes..amazing!

7. Have you ever been hospitalized?
+ Yup, many years ago.

8. What’s your favorite brand of rootbeer?
+ Any will do.

9. Could you live without a computer?
+ I used to say no because I had been spending time online a lot. But now, yes. I think I can for a few days..But still, I will find my way back to my computer chair again..hehe

Have a blessed weekend! I’m off now..I need to go to to the mall and drop at my in-laws..

 

The Longest Time

And yet again, I lack updates in all across my sites. Why? Because life has been busy again and I needed more in what I do daily now..I am actually checking at this Medicare supplement insurance and thought I’d answer this q’s. I wanted to say hello as well..So how have you been? I’ve been repeating that line every time I make updates, right? If only I have enough time..maybe next time!

Saturday 9: The Longest Time

1. What’s the longest time that you’ve waited to meet your date? Tell us when and what happened.
+ It wasn’t that long. A few minutes but it was all about a traffic as what they said..:) The husband though was so early when we had our first date:)

2. What’s the longest time that you’ve waited for a job interview? Tell us when and what happened.
+ 30 to an hour tops! Just because I came in late that I had to wait for the other peeps to be done.

3. What’s the longest time that you’ve waited to have s*x the first time with someone? Tell us why you waited.
+ LOL. Definitely not telling! haha

4. What’s the longest time that you’ve not gone out on the town? Tell us when and what happened.
+ Hm..I live in a city..lucky me:)

5. What’s the longest time that you’ve worked without a break. Tell us what your job was and why did it happen.
+ Working at home. 24/7 :)

6. What’s the longest time that you’ve not posted on your blog? Tell us when and why.
+ Months. A few years ago before I started this so called paid blogging..

7. What’s the longest time that you’ve been on the computer? Tell us what you were doing.
+ Blogging, digital scrapping before and the never ending shopping online. It’s my “ME’ time.

8. What’s the longest time that you’ve waited for a friend? Tell us when and what happened.
+ A few hours. She was on something important.

9. What’s the longest time that you’ve gone without food? Tell us when and why.
+ Skipped a few meals in a day. Because I have to proved something. It was worth it though..

 

Rain

I am off to check on this kitchen sinks because my in-laws asked me a few days ago. And since I haven’t been updating here. Thought, I’d answer this Saturday 9 qs! I missed answering one for weeks now..Anyway, here it is..

Saturday 9: Rain

1. What do you typically like to do on a rainy day?
+ Sleep..laze around and read a good book!

2. Tell us about the last time you did something you later regretted, that you can share with us.
+ Buying expensive stuff and then I regretted because I just put it aside.

3. I recently got an email from a lover from a very long time ago. I was asked “Have all your dreams come true?” If it were you and it was from someone you remember fondly, how would you answer the question?
+ Not really all of them. But I love and happy with the way things going on in my life now;)

4. If you had a job interview and was asked, “If you were an animal, what kind would you be (other than human?)” How would you answer that question.
+ I’d be a bird so that I can fly and see the world!

5. Do you think it is a good idea to share with a new lover stories of your past lovers?
+ I’m not so sure about that. But if you’re close to the new one, why not and if he’s cool with that..

6. When do you think it is permissible or even important to lie?
+ Sometimes, white lies can make you feel good. But as they say, honestly is the best policy. I too lie sometimes;)

7. What was the last thing you did that you never thought you would?
+ Secret.

8. What is one important lesson that you learned from your mother?
+ Be brave and be patient. And just enjoy life! Because we only have one!

9. What is one important lesson that you learned from your father?
+ Be who you are and soar high!


 

Yankee Doodle Dandy

I need to lose weight. I have been saying this for the nth time. LOL But there are a lot of good things when staying online because you can find stuff like this best weight loss pill that I chanced up. I am considering but not decided yet. We’ll see..For now, I’m answering this questions:)

Saturday 9: Yankee Doodle Dandy

1. What is your favorite 4th of July memory? (If you aren’t in the U.S., then use your own national holiday.)
+ As if we celebrate July 4th here.:) From where I live, no it’s not Independence day..

2. Do you consider yourself patriotic?
+ I think so.

3. Do you like fireworks?
+ Yes, I do! I love taking pics of them:)

4. What are your plans for this weekend?
+ Nothing special. I went to celebrate a friends birthday last night.

5. Are you optimistic about the future?
+ Yes:)

6. Do you think everyone should serve in the military?
+ Nope. As long as they like.

7. Would you support a constitutional ban on flag burning?
+ Yes.

8. What end of the political spectrum are you?
+ Not really that political minded. But I can talk;)

9. Where do you get your news?
+ Online and TV.

Have a great weekend everyone!!!

 

S9

Saturday 9: Never Say Never Again

1. Do you like James Bond films? If yes, what’s your favorite?
+ Yeah..Casino Royale.

2. Are you daring enough to go snorkeling in the water fountain at the mall?
+ Ah..not my kind:)

3. Do you sometimes hate everything and everyone around you?
+ Haha..yeah if I am PSM’ing:)

4. Do you secretly or openly believe the world revolves around you?
+ I guess so..

5. Would you rather buy a moped or a Harley Davidson?
+ Harley ROCKS!

6. Do you water ski or ice ski?
+ Neither.

7. Tell us about the last time that you tailgated.
+ There’s nothing to talk about.

8. What was the last concert that you attended?
+ Oh..it’s been a while. A couple of years ago by Jon Bon Jovi live in Tokyo.

9. What’s the most exotic food that you’ve ate?
+ Some Thai/Burmese foods..you don’t want to know! LOL

 

It’s My Party

Before looking for alarm systems for the house, I thought I answered this last weekend but didn’t. Here it is..but late! :D

1. Do you prefer to host or be a guest at a party?
+ Either. But a guest would be much more fun than being a host:)

2. Would you rather go to a large party or a small dinner party?
+ Either as well. As long as I am invited:)

3. What is you worst flaw?
+ Oh..you don’t want to know! LOL Seriously, I tend to over think with nonsense stuff.

4. What is you best character trait?
+ I like giving..

5. What habit in others annoys you?
+ Gossiping other peoples lives! Ugh..

6. What qualities in others do you admire?
+ Sweetness!

7. If you could change something about yourself, what would it be?
+ I’m happy with being me:)

8. Do you tend to be shy with strangers?
+ Yup.

9. Do you prefer to lead or follow in a group of people?
+ Both, I think.

Saturday 9: It’s My Party

 

Uninvited

Saturday 9: Uninvited

1. Do you mind people to show up uninvited?
+ Oh..that is a bummer! I would want to prepare something nice for them. I’d appreciate a holler would be great!

2. Last person you talked to on the phone?
+ A customer service lady from Northwest.

3. Last person on your missed call list?
+ My brother.

4. Who calls you the most?
+ The husband.

5. What is your favorite song about breaking up?
+ Oh..I don’t have one in my top of the head right now! LOL I am just busy looking for a new ceramic tile that would go for the bathroom in the 2nd floor’s bathroom!

6. If someone sent you an unexpected gift, what would you like it to be?
+ A new CAR! LOL

7. Your classic rock station plays the top songs of all time. What is number one?
+ Any English stations around here is cool!

8. Do you live for today or tomorrow?
+ I live for both! :)

9. What movie villain scared you as a kid?
+ I can’t remember!

 

Hot Fun in the Summertime

Saturday 9: Hot Fun in the Summertime

1. Is summer your favorite season? Why?
+ Spring and Summer! Warm weather. Flower blooming and a time for vacay! Who wouldn’t love that! LOL

2. Do you exercise more in the summer because you wear less clothing?
+ I try to;)

3. Do you enjoy tanning or are you more concerned about the dangers of basking in the sun?
+ I don’t. Well, I tried a few times but decided I won’t do it again in the near future:)

4. You are on the beach when a waiter appears for your drink order. What do you ask for?
+ Mango shake,please!

5. Do you camp in the summertime?
+ Sometimes! But we’re more of beach junkies! This reminds me to check on a new memory sticks because my HD is full and we are heading for a last hurrah of beach fun!

6. What was your favorite summer vacation as a kid?
+ Going to my grannies and enjoying the life of the farm. Then before heading back to the real world, my parents would bring us to the beach;) That explains why I love the beach very much too!

7. Do you enjoy sleeping outdoors?
+ If the weather permits!

8. Do you throw a summer barbecue every year?
+ Not really..just when the gang is around to have fun and chat!

9. Have you ever been to a nude beach? If yes, what did you think?
+ Nope. Not sure how would I react but I will surely just shut up;) LOL

 

Saturday 9: With a Little Help From My Friends

1. How many of your friendships have lasted more than ten years?
+ A few of them actually. Still going strong now!

2. Which of your current friends do you feel will still be important to you ten years from now?
+ I think my 3 best friends who also live abroad! It’s not easy being far from them and me to them but we always call and keep in touch.

3. It’s Friday evening and you’re planning your weekend. What’s on your agenda?
+ The husband and I went to this posh resto and had a dinner there without the kids tagging along!

4. What was the most recent movie to scare you or give you the creeps?
+ I actually LOVE watching horror movies. I’m crazy, I know! LOL

5. Finally, the new cast and movie of Star Trek are out. Excited or indifferent?
+ VERY! haha

6. Do you have any nervous habits?
+ Hmm..I think yes!?

7. Do you swear in general?
+ Nope!

8. Do you swear on your blog?
+ I always make sure my blog/s is a general patronage! LOL I do try to talk about mesothelioma diet pills but it’s not that bad and I need it for my diet:)

9. Does it bother you when you read a post with curse words?
+ Sometimes..sometimes not! Don’t really care.

 

A Little Less Conversation

Saturday 9: A Little Less Conversation

1. If you could have just one more conversation with a person from your past, who would it be?
+ My Grandpa.

2. Do your friends tend to be male or female?
+ Both. But from my college years, mostly male. College of Engineering.

3. What is in your car’s trunk?
+ Right now, toys from our weekend getaway. Still have to clean it up.

4. What was the last CD that you purchased?
+ Cartoons for the lil boy. I think it was the other day.

5. What is your favorite movie and why?
+ I have tons. But from the top of my head it would be the Family Stone and the latest TAKEN. The Family Stone talks about family which is very heart warming. And the latest is TAKEN. One should watch that movie. A story about an x-CIA Dad who’s daughter was kidnapped for white slavery in Paris! I love that movie!

6. If you could wake up with a new talent tomorrow, what would it be?
+ Sing! I would love to be a pop diva! haha

7. What is your favorite day of the week and why?
+ Weekends.

8. What are you wearing when you feel you’re at your best?
+ My favorite Sunday dress. :)

9. When was the last time cried?
+ I can’t remember.

Now, off to check this slimming pills review because I gained a few pounds already and it’s only days when we arrived for vacation! LOL

 
 

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