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1. What’s something that’s better when the newness has worn off?
:: New shoes, especially when they no longer pinch.

2. What’s something you already own that could stand to be replaced by the newer version?
:: My laptop. I love it and it still serves its purpose. But I could really use a a faster processor.

3. What’s something that was better before someone made it “new and improved?”
:: The Ford Explorer. Our car right now couldn’t haul a trailer because of some technical glitches. It would have been a great help to us during our cross country moving a few months back. It’s just very frustrating because we see a lot of older Ford Explorer versions on the road, hauling trailers with nary a problem.

4. Of geographic locations whose names begin with the word “new,” which seems like the most interesting place to visit?
:: New Zealand! A shoutout to my mamah! *waves*

5. On what date will 2010 no longer feel like the new year?
:: For us, its probably after the celebration of the Chinese New Year. :)

MrsWorkingGirl :: Feb.04.2010 :: Friday5 :: No Comments »

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1. What’s something you wear only when you’re just about out of clean clothes?
:: My husband’s clothes, haha!

2. Who’s someone you hang out with only if nobody else is available?
:: My husband, haha! (poor guy)

3. What’s something you eat only when the budget is really, really tight?
:: Whatever old food is still stuck in the fridge. At least, when the budget is tight, we’re automatically on a diet and there’s no more need to use the fitness equipment.

4. Who’s someone you call for help only if you absolutely must?
:: My parents. As much as possible, I don’t want them to worry about anything. Besides, the assumption is I’m independent and with my own family now. No more need to run to mommy and daddy for the slightest things.

5. What’s something you’ll watch on television only because it’s slightly better than watching nothing?
:: Informercials. They show lots of stuff that you think you need but don’t – very bad for your budget and peace of mind. However, they can be pretty entertaining, too.

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1. What’s something you frequently misplace?
:: The case for my cellphone. My pens. My head, if its not screwed on tightly.

2. For whom are you often mistaken?
:: No one, really. I think I have very distinctive features so most people can easily tell that its me. Except sometimes, I get mistaken as my daughter’s nanny, hehe.

3. When were you last misinformed about something important?
:: Something about our home loan that the bank (conveniently) forgot to mention. I just hate that.

4. Where in your home do you have a seemingly random collection of miscellanea?
:: The bedroom and the kitchen – the rest of the house, I’m proud to say, is actually clutter-free. I should get probably get an epson receipt printer to help me keep track of my myriad of stuff.

5 Upon meeting someone for the first time, what qualities in the other person are likely to cause you to misjudge him or her?
:: Shifty eyes. I tend to automatically mistrust people who can’t look me in the eye. However, some people are just plain super shy and I just learn that about them after a while.

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1. What’s your favorite “just add water!” food?
:: Cup Noodles. I know that its generally not good for you but its so easy to prepare and yummy too. :)

2. What’s your favorite thing to add vinegar to?
:: Chicharon! That’s pork cracklings to the uninitiated. Yum.

3. What’s something weird you’ve added to normal food?
:: I put ketchup on almost everything, including soups, hehe. My husband says its hard to recognize what I’m eating once the ketchup thingy happens. He whips out the Garmin GPS to make a point, too.

4. What’s your favorite thing to add whipped cream to?
:: Iced coffee!

5. What’s something you refuse to add anything to, even though most people add something?
:: Lemon or calamansi on my pancit. I like my pancit salty as it is. My hubby is the opposite – the more sour the better.

MrsWorkingGirl :: Feb.04.2010 :: Friday5 :: No Comments »

I love the questions at Friday5! So I’ve decided to just do the past questions, too. And here they are…

1. When did you last feel you were required to jump through meaningless hoops to get something you wanted?
:: I honestly can’t think of any recent ones. Most of the time, I just get what I want hehe.

2. What kinds of hula hoop memories do you have?
:: The ones where I can’t get the hula hoop to spin around my body. I am not a good hula hooper.

3. How do you feel about basketball?
:: Its one of the sports that I can stand watching, mostly because the hubby enjoys it and its hard not to be excited when he’s excited. Although, you would have to call goodsamers.com if I watch too much of it.

4. What do you think of hoop earrings?
:: Love them!

5. What’s your favorite Whoopi Goldberg movie?
:: Ghost! Definitely

MrsWorkingGirl :: Feb.04.2010 :: Friday5 :: No Comments »

I’m joining a new Friday meme group. Seems like the tagging fever is no longer viral hehe.

And here I go… :)

1. When you come home from a long day of whatever it is you do and your brain is totally fried, what therapy do you normally seek?
:: The sleeping kind of therapy. :) Nothing’s better than a good long night’s sleep or even a potent power nap. A kiss from my girly also helps lots.

2. Of the myriad of desserts made primarily of fried dough, what is your favorite?
:: Funnel cake, of course! Especially the ones that look like they’ve been smothered in powdered sugary asbestos, short of giving you malignant Mesothelioma.

3. Most fried foods are best right out of the fryer, but what’s a fried food that you enjoy cold?
:: Fried ice cream, hehe!

4. What’s the most unusual deep-fried food you’ve ever tried?
:: Except for fried innards and other weird stuff, I would have to say deep fried mac and cheese, which my daughter is addicted to now.

5. Where can you get really good French fries?
:: Belgium. Or, Arby’s curly fries are my best second.

MrsWorkingGirl :: Feb.04.2010 :: Friday5 :: No Comments »

Boo, I haven’t seen that many movies lately. Let’s see if I can make it up to 10.

1. Up
Was a nice surprise.

2. Julie & Julia
Merryl Streep, you rock!

3. It’s Complicated
Merryl Streep, you rock!

4. Mano Po 6
Not exactly a “best”, but I haven’t seen a lot of movies lately and, among the ones I did see, this one probably is the best of them.

5. I Love You, Goodbye
Infinitely better than, say, Panday. Bong in breeches? Nah.

6. Cars
Yes, the animated movie. Re-discovered this movie recently when my daughter suddenly developed an obsession for it. I can’t blame her, the movie is great.

7. 2012
Portents? Armageddon-type movies always get me.

8. Revolutionary Road
Was able to see it in its entirety just recently. Beautiful portrayals.

9. Inglorious Basterds
OMG, that’s all I can say.

10. Milk
Sean Penn, you rock!

MrsWorkingGirl :: Jan.22.2010 :: Ten on Tuesday :: 1 Comment »

Continuing from my previous posts, here’s a list of the things that I’m looking forward to this year.

1. More travelling
As in the pleasurable kind (and not the stressful one that many people have associated me with, haha!)

2. Baby #2
This year is going to be the year. Ovaries, please cooperate.

3. Re-visiting Florida
Something is in the works so I’ll be looking into downtown disney hotels pretty soon.

4. The Lifting of the Bag Embargo
Cross your fingers for me please!

5. Ninna in First Grade
My baby and the big school. Brings tears to my eyes!

6. A Pet
Please? Pretty please?

7. Visiting with relatives whom we haven’t seen in a while
Hopefully by mid-year. Yey!

8. The Big Move
We’re off to somewhere nice and stable soon. I’ll keep you posted. :)

9. Me in School
I’m obsolete as obsolete can be. I hope to rectify that soon. :)

10. New friends
See #8. :)

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Happy New Year! I’ve been neglecting to join my usual meme lists, mostly because I’ve been extra busy during the holidays. Which therefore takes us to resolution #1…

1. Blog More
2009 was a slump year for me in terms of blogging. I hope to be a better blogger this year.

2. Eat Healthier
I keep on saying this year after year, don’t I? Hehe! This year, I will eat better food. Promise.

3. Pray More
I have received a lot of blessings lately and I haven’t really reciprocated my thanks to Him accordingly. I know He knows (and He knows its okay), but I know I need more improvement in this area. :)

4. Exercise More
See #2. Haha!

5. Take better control of mood swings
The husband agrees. I wish there was some kind of reliable switch for this, sort of like window blinds that you can open and close at will. :)

6. Dress better
I don’t want to be a yaya any more. Haha!

7. Manage my time better.
Another year after year resolution that I suck at.

8. Reconnect with family and friends
A hermit, that’s what I’ve been these past few months. That’s going to change, promise.

9. De-stress
Hard to believe but 2009 was as stressful as can be. Must relax.

10. Be resolute
I will.

MrsWorkingGirl :: Jan.22.2010 :: Ten on Tuesday :: No Comments »

Christmas really is just around the corner.

Here’s my Ninna in front of a huge Christmas tree on the very rare occasions that she’s smiling for the camera. I guess the Christmas spirit is slowly getting to her. I can’t blame her, though, Christmas in Manila is always something to look forward to – a very merry event indeed. Now, I just need to find some gifts for her and for my many godchildren, too, hehe.

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Thank you for viewing our weekend snapshot at the Eastwood Mall, Pasig City.

More weekend snapshots here.

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