Archive for the ‘Sunday Stealing’ Category

1. How long have you been blogging?
Almost seven years (in May)

2. What made you start?
I was new at work with T3 internet access and I was bored.

3. Who inspired you?
An officemate.

4. About how many hours a week would you estimate you spend on your blog?
About 5 hours a day during weekdays, 3 hours on weekends. That’s spent surfing, coming up with topics, and writing. If I had a Bluetooth headset it would be easier and faster for me to update when out of the house.

5. What kind of experience or background do you have with writing?
Aside from just loving writing and keeping diaries since I was 8, none.

6. Talk about how you come up with blog topics. Where do you get your ideas?
I need to read a lot – a full brain is a treasure for blog topics.

7. What or who inspires you and your blog?
I just blog to share stuff.

8. Where and/or how do your brainstorming for your blog?
Surfing other blogs, spotting trends.

9. Do you have any blogging rules or guidelines you follow?
Do not write stuff that you don’t want your kids to read when they are 20. Once on the net, it will always be there FOREVER.

10. Is there anything you will not blog about?
Personal problems.

11. Do you have any sort of a publishing schedule in terms of day of week or topic?
Yes, I am organized that way.

Sunday Stealing: The Negativity Meme

Pisses me off at work:
Slow internet connection, delayed auto insurance quotes

Pisses me off in general:
Children fighting

Makes me impatient at home:
Slow internet connection

Makes me impatient at work:
Slow internet connection (Do you see a pattern here?)

Makes me impatient in public:
Long Lines

Celebrity I hate:
John and Kate

Music artist I hate:

Read the rest of this entry »

Sunday Stealing: The Trivia About Me Meme

Opening…
Do you get regular massages?
If I have the extra money. Right now, I havent been getting any because all extra money are going towards getting a Medicare supplement plan.

Do you have an answering machine?
I don’t even have a landline phone.

What cuss word do you use the most?
Sh*t.

Are you underweight or overweight?
Overweight

Can you see your veins?
In my hands and feet the most

Favorite…
Soap?
Dove

Fruit?
Strawberries

Kind of red meat?
T-Bone

Fish?
St. Peter’s Fish and MilkFish!

Candy bar?
Not much into candies

Read the rest of this entry »

Sunday Stealing: The Current Obsessions Meme

Book: Twilight Saga

Snack: Baked Mac&Cheese

Restaurant: Japanese ones

Beverage: Iced Tea

Decor: Pictures in Frames, patio cushions

Actor: Gong Yoo

Actress: Hmmmmmm….

Movie: Trying to catch up from movies in 2009.

TV show: Hmmmm…

Hobby: Digital Scrapbooking

Band: Maroon 5

Song: Sunshine

Meme: Saturday 9 and Sunday Stealing

Blog: Chuvaness’ Blog

Lover: My only husband of course

Friend: None

Quote:
Every moment is another chance.
We only got 86400 seconds in a day to turn it all around or throw it all away.

Peeve:
Happiness Drainers

Sport:
N-O-N-E

Singer:
Ne-Yo

Who…
Is easy to love? My kids!
Do you just wanna smack? My husband – I miss him!
Do you trust? Not easily, but when I give it, it is wholeheartedly.
Do you talk to when you’re alone? Yes, I imagine a lot.

What…
Dangerous things do you do while driving? I don’t drive.
Are you allergic to? Nothing.
Is Satan’s last name? ..the devil?
Is the freakiest thing in your house?… Our laundry area sometimes has a rat! Blame it on having a farm as a neighbor!

When…
Is it time to turn over a new leaf? When you are in your comfort zone already.
Will you be all that you can be? I hope very soon.
Is enough enough?  When you truly have given it all.
Do you go to the dark side? Never will. Promise!

Where…
Are your pants? Hanging on the sofa
Is your last will and testament? I do not have one yet.
Is your junk food stash? We wiped it clean it today. We need to replenish it soon. I also need to shop for generic gifts for her for Christmas. We have a lot of people coming over this Christmas!
Is Carmen Sandiego? Who?

Why…
Was the Lone Ranger alone? Because his name dictated it! 
Was The Scarlet Letter scarlet? Because it was stained with blood? 
Are musicians sexy and plumbers not? I believe it is all a matter of opinion.
Are there no seat belts on school buses? I know right?!

Would you…
Swim the English Channel for a doughnut and coffee? If not that, what? I do not know how to swim. Sad!
Forgive someone who deliberately hurt you? Yes, eventually.
Rather believe a lie if it hurt you less than the truth?  No I would always prefer the truth.
You still be alive if you were sucked out of an airplane window? No!

Would it be hard to kiss the last person you kissed?
Oh never! I kissed my daughter good night!

When is it hard to kiss someone?
When you don’t like to kiss them of course!!

You’re trapped in a room with your most recent ex for three days, what do you do?
Try to talk things over. Operative word: O-V-E-R

Does it matter to you if your significant other smokes?
He does, it bothers me and I hope he quits.

Have you ever regretted letting someone go?
Not really.

Where would you go if you were butt naked and locked out of your house?
Hide in the bushes.

Do you want to please everyone?
Sometimes.

Have you ever been called heartless?
Yes, unfortunately. I’m not proud of that.

Someone calls you at 3:00 AM, who do you expect it to be?
My Mom. Or a friend who lives in a different time zone.

Does it matter if your significant other drinks?
As long as he is not an alcoholic and he doesn’t drink and drive, no.

Could you go the rest of your life without doing drugs?
Of course!

Which is better, amazing eyes or an amazing smile?
Amazing smile.

Do you want to get married and have children one day?
I am married and have kids.

Read the rest of this entry »

Sunday Stealing: The Tell Me About Yourself Meme

1. When is your birthday? Two days after Valentine’s Day
2. Where were you born? In the city
3. Where do you live now? In the boondocks
4. What is your heritage? Asian
5. Tell us about a weakness. Emotional eating
6. What’s a goal that you’d like to achieve? Lose weight (that is why #5 is a weakness)
7. What is the most overused internet phrase? LOL. And it’s not even a phrase!
8. What was your first thought this morning? I hope I can squeeze in some work before we go out the whole day. And that the office furniture I had custom-made be delivered today.
9. When do you usually go to bed? Various times, usually strange patterns too
10. Do you smoke? If not, did you ever? I don’t smoke now but I have, for five years when I was 16-21. (on and off)
11. Do you like your current relationship status? I’m married – that’s forever. If I don’t like it, I have a HUGE problem.
12. Do you (or did you) get along with your parents? I do get along with them now ever since I became a parent myself.
13. How often do you drink alcohol? Not as often as I’d like.
14. Have you ever tried drugs (that weren’t prescribed)? Never
15. Have you ever gone skinny dipping? If yes, do tell. Never
16. If given the choice, how would you like to die? Peacefully. In my sleep.
17. What did you want to be when you grew up? A doctor.
18. Have you ever been dumped? Hmmmm…I think not
19. What’s on your pizza? Lotsa beef and cheese
20. Have you ever shoplifted? Never

Sunday Stealing: The Over the Top Meme

Part One – Describe:

Your hair? Too long, too dry, needs retouch of coloring
Your mother? Perfectionist, paranoid, worrywart
Your father?  Stubborn, non-judgmental, wise
Your favorite food? Dark and brown and sweet = CHOCOLATE!
Your dream last night? It is something that made me wake up crying
Your favorite drink? ZERO
Your dream/goal?  To be able to find my true happiness in life
The room are you in? Dining room
Your hobby? Blogging and digital scrapbooking
Your fear? Dying unprepared
Your TV? Second hand
Your Pets? We might be getting one this year!
Friends? Tried and tested, loyal
Your life? Calm before the storm
Your mood? Hurt and bruised
If you’re missing someone? Yes
Your best friend? Doing her residency at the hospital

Part Two – The Where’s?

Read the rest of this entry »

Sunday Stealing: The Halloween Meme

1. What is your favorite written work of horror fiction?
I never really liked reading horror fiction.

2. What is your favorite work of science fiction/fantasy?
Labyrinth

3. Who is your favorite monster?
Sully!

4. What is your favorite Horror movie?
Freddy Krueger

5. What horror movie gives you the most chills?
Amityville and Exorcist.

6. What character from any horror film would you most like to play?
No way

7. Freddy or Jason?
Freddy

8. What is your favorite Halloween treat?
M&Ms

9. Ghosts or goblins?
Ghosts

10. Friendly-faced jack-o’-lantern or scary one?
Friendly

11. What is your scariest encounter with the paranormal?
Never had one. Thankfully.

12. Do you believe in ghosts? Why or why not?
Yes, you tend to feel them

13. Would you rather be a zombie, alien, or psycho?
Psycho – more real!

14. Favorite Halloween costume?
Cinderella!

15. Best thing about Halloween?
Trick or Treat

16. Person in your family who most likes Halloween (not counting yourself)?
My kids!

17. Are you superstitious?
Not really.

18. Share an unusual Halloween story.
My son was not allowed to go trick or treating by the school!

19. What did you do for Halloween as a kid?
I was a clown!

20. What’s the best Halloween party that you’ve attended?
This year

Sunday Stealing: The ABC’s of Meme
A- Advocate for: Truth
B- Best Feature: Eyes (according to the husband) and Height. If it was up to me, I’d like to say my brains.
C- Could do without: TV
D- Dreams and desires: To be famous and photographed. To travel – I haven’t been traveling since I was 18. (And Im 28) Outer Banks vacation rentals would be a great start To be cheesy, I just want to have a happy, peaceful, God-centered family life
E- Essential items: Coke Zero + computer + internet connection
F- Favorite past time: Surfing (the web)
G- Good at: Scrapbooking, writing, discerning people
H- Have never tried: Bungee jumping, zip lining and eating frogs
I- If I had a million dollars: I never would have to work again.
J- Junkie for: Make-up and bags + shoes
K- Kindred spirit: I have never met anyone who had a spirit like mine.
L- Little known fact: I’m left handed and have size 11 feet
M- Memorable moment: My wedding
N- Never again will I: drink 3 shots of espresso – I was a palpitating zombie
O- Occasional indulgence: occasional? Purchases for myself that are absolutely not necessary
P- Profession: RMT RN, SAHM
Q- Quote: To be irreplaceable, you have to be different – Coco Chanel
R- Reason to smile: October is the birthday of people I consider my fathers
S- Sorry about: Being so impatient with my son
T- Things you are worrying about right now: Husband’s workload, signs of the times
U- Uninterested in: Making another purchase
V- Very scared of: The Apocalypse
W- Worst habits: Procastination, Overeating
Y- Yummiest dessert: That would be too much to ask for someone who loves sweets
X- X marks my ideal vacation spot: Beaches of Cebu, Philippines
Z- Zodiac sign: Aquarius

Sunday Stealing: The Magical Mystery Tour Meme

1. Is there anybody you just wish would fall off the planet?
Sometimes but I try very hard not to think ill of someone.

2. How do you flush the toilet in public?
I step on the flusher with my feet.

3. Do you wear your seatbelt in the car?
Yes.

4. Do you have a crush on someone?
Yes!

5. Name one thing you worry about running out of.
Water – and internet being cut of.

6. What famous person do you (or other people) think you resemble?
A variety of people, it depends on how much weight I’ve put on.

7. What is your favourite pizza topping?
Cheese!

8. Do you crack your knuckles?
Not in the recent years.

9. What song do you hate the most?
Hard Metal songs.

10. Did just mentioning that song make it get stuck in your head?
Not really, I cant think of anything in particular right now.

11. What are your super powers?
Mind reading and a great judge of character

12. Peppermint or spearmint?
Peppermint

13. Where are your car keys?
With my husband

14. Last song you listened to?
Lady Gaga!

15. What’s your most annoying habit?
Being annoying No seriously, I think sometimes being know-it-all and very very passive.

Read the rest of this entry »

Sunday Stealing: The Starrlight Meme

1. What was the last thing you put in your mouth?
Water

2. Where was your profile picture taken?
At home.

3. Can you play Guitar Hero?
Unfortunately, I dont even have a Wii yet.

4. Name someone who made you laugh today. What was it about?
My kids – they crack me up with their antics.

5. How late did you stay up last night and why?
3AM – needed to work.

6. If you could move somewhere else where would you and why?
I’d move to the US because nurses get paid a lot there.

7. Ever been kissed under fireworks?
Never. I dream of being kissed under fireworks in a stunning gown with my better half looking dapper in a tuxedo though.

8. Which of your friends lives closest to you?
No one lives close. Sad!

9. Do you believe ex’s can be friends? With benefits?
Hmm. No.

10. Do you like Dr. Pepper?
Not really.

Read the rest of this entry »

Sunday Stealing: A Fall Meme

It’s not really fall in until…

What did you need to do in the waning days of summer for it to feel complete?
I need to go to the beach, most definitely!

A person I know was wrong for me but about whom I frequently thought after a break-up was…
someone Id rather not name

If you could only attend one major sporting event what would it be?
Beach volleyball.

Assuming that you write an anonymous or partially anonymous blog, by what non-physically identifying characteristics might you be identified in a bar?
I have a very characteristic writing style. People, friends actually, recognize me, almost instantly.

Most blogs cover some sort of niche – personal, political, dating, culinary, etc. What topic, if any, would you like to address on your blog but doesn’t fit into your niche?
Dating and Political.

If you could manipulate the time space continuum and give as many as three pieces of advice to a younger version of yourself, what advice would you give and to what age of you?
Age 9 – Dont be in a hurry to grow up.
Age 15 – Listen to your Mom
Age 19 – Mind over heart, and pray for guidance.

Who  among your friends do you really wish had a blog because their stories, or perspective on something ought to be shared?
My dad actually. He is really wise.

If you were to take an e-cation (vacation from the trappings of our electronic world,) and assuming that employment obligations would allow it, how long of a break could you take? What would you miss the most, the least?
I’d take a break from the internet for a week. I’d miss Twitter the most, because I connect there daily with friends. I’d miss waiting for jobs the least.

On September 11th of this year, I attended a couple of parties and was somewhat conflicted by the fact that this ignoble anniversary shall pass with it being just another day in the eyes of many (and in some ways my own eyes as well.) Thoughts?
People should move on. They should remember it in heart, not necessarily stop for it.

How high are your walls? Who was the last person to scale them? What tools should would-be climbers have on their belt?
I have high walls. The last person who was able to scale them is now my best friend. You need perseverance, a witty sense of humor, and patience.

The sexiest thing a man or a woman can say to you (or has said to you) is:
Tell me I’m the sexiest woman as well

27. Do you prefer to sleep or eat?
I prefer to do both, in great amounts. But I would rather sleep.

28. Do you look like your mom or dad?
People tell me I look like my mom when I was thin and pretty. Now that I am fat and ugly, they say I look like my dad. Subjective opinions.

29. How long does it take you in the shower?
It depends. If it’s a regular day with no one to look after my toddler, 10 minutes. If I have the time, 45 minutes.

30. Can you do the splits?
For the life of me, no.

31. What movie do you want to see right now?
A local movie KimmyDora.

32. What did you do for New Year’s?
We celebrated with my husband’s side of the family. We rented an exclusive resort.

33. Do you think The Grudge was scary?
I honestly haven’t seen it yet.

34. Do you own a camera phone?
Yes, my phone has a camera. I hardly use it though.

35. Was your mom a cheerleader?
No, but she was a sorority leader.

36. What’s the last letter of your middle name?
Letter “O”

37. How many hours of sleep do you get a night?
Around 4, lucky if I get six.

38. Do you like Care Bears?
I LOVED them when I was a kid. I had the complete collection.

39. What do you buy at the movies?
Burger, soda and something sweet

40. Do you know how to play poker?
No.

Read the rest of this entry »

Sunday Stealing: One Long Meme (Part One)

1. The phone rings. Who will it to be?
My Mom, I’m sure.

2. When shopping at the grocery store, do you return your cart?
No. We take it out to the parking lot.

3. In a social setting, are you more of a talker or a listener?
Definitely talker.

4. Do you take compliments well?
No, I really don’t

5. Do you play Sudoku?
No, but my son does.

6. If abandoned alone in the wilderness, would you survive?
I won’t, I’d probably be more terrified than try to survive.

7. Did you ever go to camp as a kid?
I hate camping

8. What was your favorite game as a kid?
Playing House.

9. If a sexy person was pursuing you, but you knew she was married, would you?
No, because I’m not a lesbian But I it was a sexy married man, my answer would still be the same.

10. Could you date someone with different religious beliefs than you?
I don’t think so, I’m pretty much grounded on my religious beliefs.

Read the rest of this entry »

what are your most common nicknames?
Jane

what is today’s weather?
Sunny, thank God!

where did go on vacation this year?
Nowhere, just a family outing with friends

what did you do there?
Swim, and eat, and swim, and oh! eat!

where did you stay?
A country club

what job do you do?
Jane of all trades, master of none

describe where you live.
Coffee-Land. And Im not joking on that part!

what do you usually do on weekends?
Sleep in!

Read the rest of this entry »

-Are you a male or female?
Female

-Describe yourself
Queen of all bad habits

-How do you feel right now?
Sleepy.

-If you could go anywhere, where would you go?
Korea. Seoul specifically

-Your favorite form of transportation
Own car, no traffic, good roads

-Describe Your Morning Routine
Get up, half-awake, check e-mails which takes around an hour, then go to the bathroom

-Your best friend is
Too far away from me.

-What’s the weather like
Cloudy

-Pet Peeve?
Hypocrites

-If your life was a TV show, what would it be called
The Real Life of Jane and Joe-y

-Your relationship
Married

-Your Fear
Dying unprepared

-What is the best advice you have to give?
Happiness is a Choice

-If you could change your name, you would change it to
Andie

-What do you say when you are frustrated?
Not fit for this blog

-Thought for the day
Life is hard, but it can be harder.

-How you would like to die
Peacefully, with complete body parts

-Your soul’s present condition
Hungry

-Your motto
It can’t get any worse than this.

Question 1: Who do you think is the hottest movie star?
You probably would not know him- Gong Yoo

Question 2: Apart from your house and your car, what is the most expensive thing you have ever bought?
My digital SLR Camera

Question 3: What is your most treasured memory?
Summer 2008

Question 4: What is the best gift you’ve ever received as a child?
A necklace from Santa

Question 5: What is the biggest mistake you’ve ever made?
Not taking care of myself more

Question 6: Give four words to describe yourself.
Sarcastic, Blunt, Tactless, Honest

Question 7: What was your highlight or lowlight of 2008?
Highlight: Christmas

Question 8: What was your most embarrassing moment?
I’d rather not try remembering it.

Question 9: Tell something not generally known about yourself.
I believe in happy endings.

Question 10: If you were a comic strip/cartoon character, who would you be?
I have always been a Betty.

Sunday Stealing: The Alpha Meme

My roommate and I once: went out to a diner and asked a waiter’s phone number!
Never in my life have I: tried drugs
High school was: very memorable
When I’m nervous: I get aloof and stingy
My hair: is long – I want to have it curled
When I was 5: I looked like 8!
When I turn my head left: I see a blank wall
I should be: sleeping it’s 5AM
By this time next year: I might be a new mother
My favorite aunt is: is my godmother at birth, confirmation and on my wedding
I have a hard time understanding: anybody who loves rock
You know I like you if: I talk to you
My ideal breakfast is: iced coffee
If you visit my home town: you must try our coffee, it is our specialty!
If you spend the night at my house: you will feel cold – it’s cold here!
The animal I would like to see flying besides birds: are donkeys. Like Shrek
I shouldn’t have been: so hot-tempered with my kids.
Last night I: slept way too late!
A better name for me would be: I love my name, Jane!
I’ve been told I look like: Reese Witherspoon
If I could have any car, it would be: A Ford