Working It

I love taking pictures of plants, especially of flowers, fruits, and seeds. I took this particular picture on one of our walking excursions around the neighborhood. Honestly, I don’t really know what this clump of purple is. Are they berries, seeds, or fruits? Whatever it is, I just love their stunning purple color. I was pretty tempted to cut off part of the branch to put in a vase to decorate our bathroom. I think it made a nice contrast to our dark-colored stone bathroom sink. But then, a squirrel came along and fed on the berries. Needless to say, I abandoned the idea. :)

MrsWorkingGirl :: Sep.23.2009 :: Photo Friday :: 1 Comment »

Meow.

It has been a while since I joined Lensday and that’s due largely to the fact that I didn’t have time to take pictures these past few months. I would like to give props to my daughter, though. This picture was taken by her a few months back on a trip to a local animal-themed park. She loves big cats, particularly tigers, as much as dirty old furnaces long for new furnace filters. Me? I prefer elephants. Tamed ones, of course.

MrsWorkingGirl :: Sep.23.2009 :: Lensday :: No Comments »

No diet supplements could ever compare to mom’s milk. Without a doubt, it is still best for babies. :)

I took this photo at Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo last month. My daughter loves the zoo so we make it a point to visit one if we can. She was actually the one who first saw this mom and baby doing their thing. Her question? She wanted me to explain why one of the monkeys were biting the other’s booby. Let’s see, how would you answer that? :)

MrsWorkingGirl :: Sep.23.2009 :: Wordless Wednesday :: No Comments »

Just 10? Ask my hubby and he’ll say that’s not enough, hehehe!

1. Being at the computer a lot
At the expense of housework, hehe.

2. Nailbiting
Unfortunately, I think my daughter inherited this one from me.

3. Junkfood
I just can’t help it. I love to munch.

4. Avoiding the exercise machines
I don’t know why, but treadmills and such don’t motivate me enough.

5. Doing lots of things at the last minute
I’m probably the consummate crammer.

6. Handbag shopping
My hubby says that this habit is 100x worse than any smoking and drinking habit combined.

7. Smelling my food before I eat it
I don’t know where I picked up that habit but I just do it everytime!

8. Laughing when I’m stressed, nervous, or angry
I don’t know if that’s a habit per se, but I always do it.

9. Playing facebook games
Which has become pretty extreme because I have an addictive personality when it comes to challenges.

10. Sleeping late
Not good for the skin and body, I know. But I am a night person, so this one comes naturally to me.

MrsWorkingGirl :: Sep.17.2009 :: Ten on Tuesday :: No Comments »

Having done this just recently, everything is still soooo fresh!

1. Delayed/Cancelled flights
Our most recent one from LA to Tokyo was delayed for three hours! Arrgh. And then, our connecting flight from Narita to Manila was cancelled. Double aarrgh!!

2. Airport security checks
I know on some level that its for our own safety. But do we really, absolutely, have to take off our shoes???

3. Cranky traveling companions
And I don’t just mean the ones below seven years old. *wink*

4. Plane food
I sometimes woudd rather take horse supplements, haha!

5. Hotel Staff who have an Attitude Problem
A major major peeve of mine. If you’re in the hospitality business, then make darn sure you’re hospitable.

6. Extra charge for checked in baggage on domestic flights
I wonder who the heck thought of that bright idea.

7. 50 pound baggage weight limit for international flights
If I wanted to bring home some more heavy bricks, I should well be able to.

8. Packing and unpacking
Especially with the fifty pound limit.

9. Traveling alone
You have got to have somebody to share the (mis)adventures with.

10. Jet lag
Waking up at three in the morning, and then dozing off in the middle of an exciting activity at 3pm.

MrsWorkingGirl :: Sep.17.2009 :: Ten on Tuesday :: No Comments »

This is Gringo, our trusty green Toyota Highlander. We sold him a few months ago because we didn’t need a second car anymore. It was pretty bittersweet because we loved this car a lot! It had everything we needed, including low gas consumption, wireless alarms for a keyless entry, a huge trunk for putting all of our stuff in, and the lovely color that’s my daughter’s favorite.

As when we sold our first car Monty, it was depressing to drive away from the lot with Gringo just sitting there, probably mewling like a little kitty that has no idea it is being given away. Sadly, our little Gringo has outgrown the litterbox.

Thanks for keeping us safe, Gringo. Godspeed.

MrsWorkingGirl :: Sep.17.2009 :: Wordless Wednesday :: No Comments »

Got another FB tag from Kate. :)

If I tagged you, it’s because I want to know more about you.

1. WERE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE?
:: My name is a mix of my grandparents’ names.

2. WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU CRIED?
:: I don’t remember.

3. DO YOU LIKE YOUR HANDWRITING?
:: Yes.

4. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LUNCH MEAT?
:: Chicken

5. DO YOU HAVE KIDS?
:: My Ninna.

6. IF YOU WERE ANOTHER PERSON WOULD YOU BE FRIENDS WITH YOU?
:: Why not? I’m pretty generous, haha!

7. DO YOU USE SARCASM?
:: What do you think?

8. DO YOU STILL HAVE YOUR TONSILS?
:: Yes.

9. WOULD YOU BUNGEE JUMP?
:: Sure.

10. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CEREAL?
:: Post’s Honey Bunches of Oats with Almonds.

11. DO YOU UNTIE YOUR SHOES WHEN YOU TAKE THEM OFF?
:: I untie my shoelaces, not my shoes. :P

13. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ICE CREAM?
:: B&J’s New York Super Fudge Chunk.

14. WHAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE ABOUT PEOPLE?
:: Lips and also dimples, if they have them.

15. RED OR PINK?
:: Pink

16. WHAT IS YOUR LEAST FAVORITE THING ABOUT YOURSELF?
:: My weight.

17. WHO DO YOU MISS THE MOST?
:: My friends back in the US (whew, that’s different, hehe!) and our orlando vacations.

18. DO YOU WANT EVERYONE TO COMPLETE THIS LIST?
:: Sure.

19. WHAT COLOR PANTS AND SHOES ARE YOU WEARING?
:: Denim pants and no shoes

(Hmmm, walang 20? Anyways…)

21. WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO RIGHT NOW?
:: Hubby talking on the phone.

22. IF YOU WERE A CRAYON, WHAT COLOR WOULD YOU BE?
:: Blue

23. FAVORITE SMELLS?
:: Babies, Coffee, Fresh rain.

24. WHO WAS THE LAST PERSON YOU TALKED TO ON THE PHONE?
:: My insurance agent, hehe! (Hi Marivi!)

25. DO YOU LIKE THE PERSON WHO SENT THIS TO YOU?
:: Very much!

26. FAVORITE SPORTS TO WATCH?
:: Manny Pacquiao in the ring.

27. HAIR COLOR? Natural or enhanced?
:: Natural. But I plan to enhance it very soon, hehehe!

28. EYE COLOR?
:: Brown

29. DO YOU WEAR CONTACTS?
:: Used to, but now not anymore

30. FAVORITE FOOD?
:: Anything I did not cook. :)

31. SCARY MOVIES OR HAPPY ENDINGS?
:: Happy endings.

32. LAST MOVIE YOU WATCHED?
:: 17 Again, on the plane.

33. WHAT COLOR SHIRT ARE YOU WEARING?
:: Navy Blue.

34. SUMMER OR WINTER?
:: Summer

35. HUGS OR KISSES?
:: Both!

36. FAVORITE DESSERT?
:: Chocolate cake

37. MOST LIKELY TO RESPOND?
:: I hope everyone.

38. LEAST LIKELY TO RESPOND?
:: I hope no one. :)

39. WHAT BOOK ARE YOU READING NOW?
:: None right now. Busy ako, hehe!

40. WHAT IS ON YOUR MOUSE PAD?
:: A beach scene.

41. WHAT DID YOU WATCH ON TV LAST NIGHT?
:: Backyardigans!

42. FAVORITE SOUND(S)
:: My Ninna singing, hehe.

43. ROLLING STONES OR BEATLES?
:: Beatles

44. WHAT IS THE FARTHEST YOU HAVE BEEN FROM HOME?
:: USA

45. DO YOU HAVE A SPECIAL TALENT?
:: I have a good memory for song lyrics.

46. WHERE WERE YOU BORN?
:: Quezon City, Philippines.

47. WHOSE ANSWERS ARE YOU LOOKING FORWARD TO GETTING BACK?
:: Everyone’s!

48. HOW DID YOU MEET YOUR SPOUSE/SIGNIFICANT OTHER?
:: He was introduced by a friend. :)

MrsWorkingGirl :: Sep.09.2009 :: MeMeMee :: 1 Comment »