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Saturday 9: Everybody is a Star

1. Did you ever think that you’d be a star? If yes, doing what?
All the time – my greatest frustration (and dream) is to be a really great, world-class singer.

2. Tell us about the last time you had a romantic dinner.
Hmmmm, 12 years ago?

3. Tell us about your worst job interview.
It was for a marketing position at a pharmaceutical company. They grilled me about my being a single mother to my then-son and told me I might not be able to hold up to the position.

4. Tell us about your stupidest date.
No dates aside from the husband and somebody. A friend though had this nightmare date with someone who would not stop sharing his rheumatoid arthritis stories!

5. How much in common do you think you should have with a romantic partner?
Just common respect.

6. Tell us about a favorite meme that you loved but no longer posts.
I forgot already but it was a meme during Fridays.

7. How did you get into blogging?
A friend talked me into it, I was healing a broken heart and keeping a journal was the way to go.

8. Do you share all your fantasies with a significant other?
Not all of them.

9. What change in your life would you like to happen this year?
Secret

Saturday 9: When We Was Fab

1. Is there a blog as far as its appearance goes that you think is the most fabulous?
Zen Habits. Minimal design. Rich content.

2. Do you like the look and the contents of your blogs?
Yes. So far. I try and keep up with updating them with quality content – I have 11.

3. Have you ever thought what would happen to your blog in case you died?
I have thought about it, but not as far as when I die. I want to print my blog into books per year. That would be fun to read through.

4. Has any particular blogger had a great impact on how you set up and write your blog?
Back when I was blogging in LiveJournal, I was greatly moved by woman called Nada O Nil’s entries. She spits fire but licks you with candy. Spunky sweet.

5. Would you want a fellow blogger to give you suggestions or criticism of what you write?
Yes, I love getting feedback. Readers are important for me.

6. Is the number of visitors each day to your blog important to you?
If it’s for a working blog, yes ( I even use free seo software for them). For my personal blog, I really don’t care.

7. What percentage of your readers do you think actual comment?
About 3%. I don’t mind. I don’t comment on blogs I read either (just telling the truth, do not spite me!)

8. Do you have a favorite blogger who does the memes that you participate in?
Harriet! She keeps commenting on every meme I join, she joins too – and her comments are really well-thought of. Thanks Harriet

9. How often do you update your blog/site and why?
Three to five times a day – because I cannot stop surfing and cannot stop sharing!

Have a great weekend!

Saturday 9: Call Me

1. Who is someone that phones you routinely that you never seem to be up to talk to, but you are not ready to push them out of your life?
My Mom *wink*

2. What is something that effects you deeply, to your core, no matter your mood or what else is going on in your life?
My relationship with my husband.

3. Tell us of something that relaxes you and always makes you happy.
My kids.

4. If you could take the train from anywhere to anywhere, where would ‘anywhere’ be?
Europe – Rome, Paris, Scotland, Greece

5. If you could look into the future, how far down the road would you like to see? 10 years? 100 years? A million?
Twenty years from now. I would be 50 by that time.

6. Did you do your shopping online for this Christmas, how did it go? Did things come in on time? Any significant failures? …and if you didn’t, will you consider trying online shopping sometime this year?
Yes, I did. I ordered as early as October so it arrived way early.

7. What people or projects are worth your time, money or effort?
My family is always more than worth my everything. I would not even blink in booking an overnight stay at panama city beach rentals at a moment’s notice.

8. Think back when you were in high school. Are you proud of the way you dressed, or do you wish you could go back and change it all?
I was a nerd in high school but I wouldn’t change anything.

9. Do any of your friends, family or co-workers know about your blogs? For those that do, did you tell them or have they stumbled upon it by themselves?
I know most of them know my main blog. They stalk me! I don’t mind.

1. What celebrity would you just want to shake some sense into?
Lindsay Lohan, bar none! Her endless bar-hopping, getting drunk and lighting a cigar one after another, fights with her lover Sam…all captured by the paparazzi!

2. What do you think comes after death?
Life after death, depending on how you played your life before dying!

3. What is the first book that you can remember reading by yourself as a child?
I distinctly remember it was the Golden Book series.

4. What was the first rock concert that you attended?
A concert by a pop star then, Gary Valenciano.

5. If you were to suddenly become famous, would you choose a stage name? If yes, what would it be?
I think my name would have big recall so I would not change it.

6. What is the one thing that you wish the media would stop talking about?
John + Kate

7. If you could be part of any band, which one would it be and who would you be and why?
Jonas Brothers because my kids love them.
Or the Corrs because I love them.

8. Do you live close to your immediate family members? If not, how far away are they?
Some of them. Around 10 blocks away.

9. Last seasonal question (promise): What did you do on New Year’s Eve?
We celebrated with my in-laws!

Saturday 9: Don’t Talk to Strangers

1. Tell us about a night that you spent with someone who was a stranger, yet by the end of the night you were very close.
It just happened this weekend. I spent the weekend on a retreat with friends and complete strangers who turned out to be great acquaintances.

2. When is the last time you rode the bus?
November 20 – the day we watched New Moon on the big screen.

3. Describe the last time you stood up for a cause.
I am not proud to answer that I haven’t been very vocal about my passions and the causes I believe in lately.

4. What is something you would like to do, but you’re afraid of the risk(s)?
Dance

5. What would you most like to accomplish before the year is over?
I really want to get some advice on how to go on about fixing my life. And get us health insurance. I heard North Carolina health insurance is very extensive

6. Name something you’ll miss about 2009.
Shopping! I’m on a shopping freeze starting next year.

7. If you could invent something, what would it be?
A robot that does household chores.

8. What first got you started blogging?
I was nursing a broken heart and needed an outlet where I can be anonymous.

9. How did you find this meme?
Fellow blog friends.

Saturday 9: Joy to the World

1. What to you is the most joyous aspect of the holidays?
For me it is all about family. And my kids. Christmas took a whole different meaning when I had kids. Seeing the joy in their faces whenever they open gifts, no matter how small, really is enough to make me happy. Christmas really is for the kids.

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?
We live in a tropical country so no snow here!

3. Have you ever been on a sleigh ride or a carriage ride? Do you even like horses?
I have ridden a carriage many times but I am not a fan of horses nor horseback riding

4. During the busy week, what do you do to relax?
I play Cafe World at Facebook. Consider me bitten!

5. Do you get stressed during the holidays?
A Lot – mainly because our days are always packed with activities.

6. What holiday song could you happily never hear again?
Ack. So many. Honestly.

7. How do you decide on what present you pick for a person?
I try to make sure that the gift is well thought of and is something he can use. Usually though I just ask what they want!

8. What does this holiday season mean to you and why?
This one is extra special because we have a very special visitor this year.

9. What holiday movies best describe the season for you and why?
Home Alone – we are a very BIG and clannish family.

Saturday 9: Leaving on a Jet Plane

1. When was the last time you jetted away for the holidays?
We always stay at home during the holidays – we need to be with family come Christmas time.

2. What is your fondest birthday memory?
18th birthday – my family surprised me with a party.

3. What names do you go by?
Too many for a woman who only has two names to begin with.

4. What do you look forward to most in the next six weeks?
Christmas, what else! Stores that accept credit cards must be having a lot of swiping going on – the hunt for christmas presents is on!

5. Where is your least favorite place to be, and why?
Anywhere dinky, stinky and hot – like markets.

6. Have you ever had a scary stalker type?
Not really.

7. What is your favorite holiday tradition?
Santa Claus bringing in presents at the dead of the night.

8. What are two activities you do after eating Thanksgiving Dinner?
We always start and end things with a prayer.

9. What did your family do for Thanksgiving when you were a kid? Do you still do it? If not explain why.
We do not celebrate Thanksgiving here, it was our first time this year!

Saturday 9: She’s a Beauty.

1. Do you consider yourself beautiful?
Yes, of course.

2. Do you think you have a great sense of humor?
Yes (confident much?!)

3. What is the funniest thing you ever said? 
I have this infectious laugh which is funnier than the things I say I think.

4. What’s the funniest thing you ever did?
Oh wow, I need to ask my sisters about that.

5. In a partner, how important are looks?
It matters – but not that much. I go for men who is as attractive to me as his brain is.

6. In a partner, how important is sense of humor?
I love a man who makes me laugh and who laughs at himself, more importantly.

7. What’s the funniest thing a partner ever said?
That’s confidential

8. What’s the funniest thing a partner ever did?
That’s confidential

9. In a partner, how important is intelligence?
Hmm, let’s say: Humor, intelligence, looks – order of importance. I really don’t mind if he is one who acne treatment every now and then.

Saturday 9: Hey Jealousy

1. Tell us a story when you got jealous.
Oh wow, a lot of jealous-filled years were when I was 16-19 years old. Too much insecurity and passion in a relationship!

2. What is your least favorite thing about yourself?
How very underachiever I am!

3. Who do you mess with the most?
I mess with my husband the most. I drive him crazy with my mood swings all the time.

4. Do you have any special talents? What are they?
I can speed read!

5. If you could have a secret fling that no one would ever find out about, would you?
No. I wont be able to take it if the husband does the same. However, if it will be with Gong Yoo…..

6. What’s the furthest you’ve been from home?
US – 16 hrs flight, when I was 17

7. How many Saturday 9 player’s blogs do you typically visit?
About ten!

8. Some great bloggers lose their "mojo" and quit blogging. Could you see that happening to you?
Yes, I see that happening as soon as I shift careers.

9. What’s the biggest mistake you’ve made so far this year?
TOO MUCH SHOPPING! From Coach bags to gadgets to shoes and clothes, name it I have bought it! (I didn’t buy any Rocky Patel cigars for the husband though!)

Saturday 9: Inside Job

1. When you were young, what did you want to be when you grew up?
When I was 3, I told everyone I like to be “just like my mommy!” At six, I wanted to be a teacher. By the age of 8, I knew I wanted to be a doctor. That has not changed. I’m now a licensed medical technologist and a licensed nurse.

2. Did you ever pursue that career?
Yes, but due to being a mommy to two kids, it needed to take a backseat for now.

3. If you are not in that field, what changed?
I am involved with computers.

4. What is your current job?
I work at home. Take care of the kids. Since the husband is at the city during weekdays to work, I get to be dad too – do all the dirty work like take the trash out, replace light bulbs and water filters and clean toilets and fans. Such a *nice* job!
M-O-T-H-E-R

5. What’s the best part of what you do?
Being able to know you are the singular person in this world which has brought one human being into this world.

6. Do you have plans to do something else down the road?
I still want to be a doctor.

7. How did you get your present job? If you are a stay at home mom, how long did you need to plan that move?
I stay at home. It took me two years to finally get up the courage to quit my job.

8. Did your parents influence your choices of jobs over the years?
No. They are very supportive.

9. What advice would you give your children on careers?
Love what you do so it doesn’t become work.

Saturday 9: Let’s Go to Bed

1. Has a relationship been effected by how one of you slept?
Not really. But I am quite embarrassed because I snore

2. What side of the bed do you sleep on?
Middle if with the kids. Right with the husband.

3. Do you sleep on your back, side, or stomach?
Side.

4. Describe the bedding on your bed right now. How does it change with the seasons? Are you
particular about your pillows or linens?
I need 300ct sheets.

5. When sleeping with someone, do you hog the bed, steal covers, or snore?
I need pillows and a blanket and I snore.

6. What do you wear to bed? If it varies, explain.
PJs.

7. No matter how much you love someone, would you rather alone?
No, I’d rather be irritated and have him with me all the time.

8. Tell us about a time when you awoke in bed, saw the person next to you and thought, "Oh, no…"
My son, when he woke up at 6AM on a schoolday and saw me still sleeping. His bus arrives at 6AM I stayed up all night researching topics about the Advertising flash drive, I needed to write an article about it.

9. Tell us about a time when you awoke thinking it was a different day than it was.
I do that every Monday. I still think it’s still Sunday.

Saturday 9: I Call Your Name

1. If you could have named yourself, which name would you have chosen, and why?
I’d still choose my name. It is extremely unpopular, so I am assured I am one of a kind.

2. If you could relive a year in your life, what age would it be, and why?
I’d relive the age when I was 16. Sweet 16.

3. If you could go back and change one friendship in your past, who would it have been, and why?
I’d try to change and not fight with my best friend from high school. I think we would still be great friends if not for the stupid fight.

4. If you could have dated one person in your past that you did not date, who would it be, and why?
I have around three people in mind. But I’d rather not tell my reasons.

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?
I’d choose the Land of Milk and Honey. Because I want to try and say Ive lived there.

7. If you could choose your dream job, what would it be, and why?
Somewhere working in the medical field. I love grossness and helping people out.

8. If you could wish a wish and it be guaranteed to come true (other than riches) what would it be, and why?
I wish my family will never have to suffer the pains of separation because of recession in the economy. I want us to sleep together in the same bed for all time.

9. If you could meet two blogger friends (you may choose more, if you wish) who would they be?
I’d like to meet SomethingPurple and Faye.

Saturday 9: The Last Time

1. When was the last time you bought something for someone else, and what was it?
Just a few hours ago. I went Christmas shopping for my kids.

2. When was the last time you complimented someone, and what was their reaction?
Yesterday. It was a friend I complimented – and we were making fun of each other. She was very pleased!

3. When was the last time you had to return a purchase to the store? What was it and why?
A long time ago – it was for a pair of shoes that were too small for my daughter.

4. When was the last time you had an ice cream cone?
Just a few hours ago – we had ice cream as a midnight snack!

5. When was the last time you had to go to the doctor’s office?
Last Friday. Hormonal imbalance problems.

6. When was the last time you were embarrassed by something you did? What was it and what happened?
I’d rather not answer this!

7. When was the last time a stranger was kind to you?
Last Friday, I slept on the bus and missed my stop! The conductor was kind enough to wake me up.

8. When was the last time you locked yourself out of your home? What did you do?
Last month – I had to disturb my landlady for extra keys.

9. When was the last time you thought about cheating (on anything, a test or a person)?
Just last night.

1. You are walking down a rainy road. There is a five hundred dollar bill on the road. You look around and except for someone a half block away, you are alone. You naturally pick up the bill and put it away. That person approaching stops and says, "I saw you pick up that money. It’s mine." You ask how much it was. She asks, "Are you calling me a liar?" What do you do?
I answer patiently, “No, I’m just making sure.”

2. If I were to inspect your guest bathroom, how would I find it?
We dont have a guest room. We have a spare room aka junk room. That is where all the kids’ toys are – imagine the mess.

3. You are given a state of the art bow and arrow. Who or what is your first target (after a lesson or two)?
The chickens who continually poo in my patio.

4. The doorbell rings. The person at the door is wearing a raincoat and you know them. They flash you and are completely naked. Other than your S/O, who would you think would guess you’d find this funny? Why and would you laugh or be pissed off?
I’d laugh because of surprise. If he jacks off in front of me, I’d be pissed.

5. What do you call a male Ladybug?
Still a ladybug?

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1. Have you ever stayed online for a very long time waiting for someone?
Unfortunately yes

2. How do you eat oreos?
I open them and eat them one-half cookie at a time.

3. Are you cocky?
If I need to be.

4. Did you have an imaginary friend as a kid?
No.

5. What t.v. station do you watch the most?
A local station – GMA 7

6. Have you ever seen the ocean?
Yes

7. Have you ever been hospitalized?
Yes, twice for childbirth, one was when I was 6, and the latest was last year for dengue fever.

8. What’s your favorite brand of rootbeer?
Hmmmm.

9. Could you live without a computer?
Unfortunately no.

1. When’s the last time you ran?
Two days ago in the treadmill

2. Do your jeans have rips, tears, and holes in them?
I have one that has holes, in the most awful places!

3. What are you dreading right now?
Tonight when for sure the kids will be fighting over TV again.

4. Do you like Mexican food?
Tacos — yummeeee!

5. Favorite ice cream?
Coffee Crumble

6. When was your last doctor’s visit?
Two years ago.

7. Do you get the full 8 hours of sleep a night?
Barely.

8. How many pets do you have?
I dont like pets!

9. "First Loves Are Never Over;" is this true for you?
Yep!

1. What’s the longest time that you’ve waited to meet your date? Tell us when and what happened.

Ugh, it was four hours – my date slept through our date!

2. What’s the longest time that you’ve waited for a job interview? Tell us when and what happened.

Luckily for me not that long. Maybe around 3 hours. It’s the usual waiting time.

3. What’s the longest time that you’ve waited to have sex the first time with someone? Tell us why you waited.

I’d rather not answer this.

4. What’s the longest time that you’ve not gone out on the town? Tell us when and what happened.

We haven’t gone out for a month. Bad weather and lack of funds prevent us from going out.

5. What’s the longest time that you’ve worked without a break. Tell us what your job was and why did it happen.

18 hours, I needed to finish my reports back when I was still working.

6. What’s the longest time that you’ve not posted on your blog? Tell us when and why.

Around 5 days – blog burn out. Plain and simple.

7. What’s the longest time that you’ve been on the computer? Tell us what you were doing.

18 hours, see question 5.

8. What’s the longest time that you’ve waited for a friend? Tell us when and what happened.

They’ve never been late.

9. What’s the longest time that you’ve gone without food? Tell us when and why.

Roughly around 18 hours, see question 5

Saturday 9: Rain

1. What do you typically like to do on a rainy day?
We usually sleep in, be lazy and watch movies all day.

2. Tell us about the last time you did something you later regretted, that you can share with us.
I lost my temper and said a lot of hurtful things which I should not have done.

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?
I actually had more than my dreams come true – I have everything I have ever dreamed and hoped for AND more.

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 would be a dog – docile but courageous.

5. Do you think it is a good idea to share with a new lover stories of your past lovers?
No.

6. When do you think it is permissible or even important to lie?
When it can hurt people or damage a relationship.

7. What was the last thing you did that you never thought you would?
I never thought I’d have another baby but I’m expecting, I think!

8. What is one important lesson that you learned from your mother?
Prayer moves mountains.

9. What is one important lesson that you learned from your father?
Faith is the strongest weapon.