Angela Usi tagged me (20 weird things/habits/little known facts about yourself)

Hi Angela, you tagged me nung November 2007 pa! Grabe!! This is super late, maybe I needed more time to answer these questions. Joke. Now, these are my answers. Salamat sa pag TAG! Natuwa akong mag reminisce. Hehe

Sorry sa gumawa nito. I change the rules. Instead of 15 weird things/habits, I change it to 20. Instead of tagging only 5, I tagged 21 friends. Sa mga na TAG ko, paki sagot dahil babasahin ko yan! Hahaha (see the list below). Thanks!

INSTRUCTIONS:

Use the 1st letter of your name to answer each of the following.
They MUST be real places, names, things.
NOTHING made up! If you can't think of anything, skip it.
Try to use different answers if the person infront of you had the same 1st initial.
And remember - you CAN'T use your name for the boy/girl name question.

Your Name:
Monette

Famous Artist/Band/Musician:
M2M (Marion Raven and Marit Larsen-medyo malapit kasi sa surname ko, hehe)

A song:
My Love by West Life (Corny ba? Eto unang pumasok sa isip ko e, hehe)

4 letter word:
MORE! (I wanna be more in everything, Learn MORE, Share MORE, you know what I mean)

Animal:

Monkey

TV Show:
Martha Stewart, The Apprentice (I love it!)

Country:
Mexico

Boy Name:
Martin (as in livin' la vida loca? harhar)

Girl Name:
Marit

Occupation:
Marine Biologist

Celebrity:
Martha Stewart (ulit? I am her fan)

Food:
Marshmallow (Now, I'm craving)

Something found in your kitchen: Mayonnaise

Reason for Being Late:
Matraffic! (hehe)

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Each player of this game starts off with 20 weird things/habits/little known facts about yourself. People who get tagged need to write a blog of their own 15 weird habits/things/little known facts as well as state this rule clearly. At the end, you need to choose 5 people to be tagged and list their names. No tag backs.

20 WEIRD THINGS/HABITS KO...and little known facts about myself (",)

1. When I was a kid, I love cleaning my ears. (Yun daw ang pampatulog ko. Ngayon, adik pa rin ako sa paglilinis ng tenga. I find it pleasurable. Hehe)

2. I have an infectious laugh (sabi ni Mg! Bwahahahaha).

3. I super love make-up!!

4. I can eat Cerelac and Gerber (love those baby foods)

5. I can watch three films in one sitting. (I love watching films! When I was in college, my siblings and I used to attend the Italian Film Fest in CCP. Halos every second Tuesday of the month nasa CCP kami just to watch a free film. I love romantic comedy. I hated Horror ever since. These days, I can watch films na medyo brutal like Naked Weapon. I don't know. I just admire the creative fighting scenes. Hehe)

6. Mahilig ako sa street foods! Mura na, masarap pa, madumi pa! (Joke!) Sorry for the statement. Dirty ice-cream, calamares, kwek-kwek, nakakagutom! I miss Pedro Gil!

7. I can talk for hours. (Siguro nga abundantly verbal ako kaya kahit sa pagtulog nagsasalita. Kahiya!)

8. Mas takot ako sa kidlat, kulog at paputok tuwing new year kesa sa hayop na gumagapang.

9. Nanlalaki ang mga mata ko kapag nakakakita ko ng SALE!! (Colored Red in BOLD letters, naku!!)

10. I LOVE TO LEARN!! (From travel, from good media, from books, from people, from situations, from my own failures. I know I am a student of Life and will always find learning..FUN!!)

11. I am Nocturnal. Di ko alam kung Insomnia na pero I can't easily sleep at night. I'm trying anyway.

12. I love children!! They're my playmates. (Ewan ko ba, pero iba ang energy level ko pag kausap ko bata. Napansin din ni Joy. Hehe) I also enjoy cartoons (Yup, I am a child trapped in a woman's body).

13. I am a healthy person. Never pa'kong na confine sa hospital.

14. I enjoy reading the Bible. Minsan ng sumagi sa isip ko maging isang Bible Scholar. Sagi lang naman. Hehe. Just wanna share the quote I've been keeping ever since I read it..."No one graduates from Bible Study until he meets the Author face to face." So I'll never stop studying it kahit magka-law pa na bawal magbasa ng Holy Book. (Fingers crossed, wag naman)

15. My life's philosophy: You will only live once, so give life your best shot! Live life to the fullest and to attain that, you gotta live life with God.

16. I can't leave home without a watch. Cell phone pwede pa, pero "relo" never!

17. Until now, tabing-tabi ko pa yung color pencils ko nung High School ako. Natutuwa lang ako sa kanila.

18. I talked to to someone who dated Sam Milby dahil nabunot ang name niya sa isang raffle. If I were her, I wanna date either Ryan Agoncillo (sorry Juday), Drew Arellano (sorry Iya), or Paolo Bediones. International? Ahm, ooohhh, there's Ryan Seacrest!

19. I am a family oriented woman. Medyo Obssessive Compulsive sa buhay.

20. Minsan lang ako magka crush sa isang perfume, wala pa sa Asia, nasa Europe daw. Kasi daw di magugustuhan ng Asian? Huwat?? Buti na lang andun si MG! She gave it to me as a special gift! Thanks MG, I'll never forget that!

SO, I AM TAGGING... (not 5 but 21 people) GALS AND GUYS, I wanna know you, Hehe

1. Annmeir Tablada

2. Coy Natividad

3. Marie Grace Tablizo

4. Dave Banito

5. Sheela Bernal

6. Romeo Escuyos

7. Kaye Maligaya

8. Josef Aaron Lim

9. David Arellano

10. Xavier Abelador

11. Jay Suasin

12. Mark Abat

13. Lorie Vicente

14. Pamela Cuvin

15. Apple Vasquez

16. Mary Ann Miranda

17. Rj Miguel

18. Vicky Inacay

19. doc Billy

20. kuya Rj

21. Jianicka Ferrer

The Facebook Fast by Anne Jackson

Uber-blogger, Anne Jackson, says the web creates connection but not community. Got this from christianitytoday blog and I think it's worth sharing. Read well people.

The Facebook Fast

Blogging. Facebook. Twitter. Those three things are practically my middle name. I've been called a “social media butterfly” over the last four years.

The question of "Can community happen online?" which has been the topic of conversation on this blog recently, has also been asked wherever I go. At conferences, at churches, and yes, even at the local cafe where by chance, a Facebook friend recognizes me. Sorry. I have to admit. I usually don't know who you are.

Shane Hipps has spoken. Scot McKnight has spoken. And now, it’s my turn to add another view into this virtual world.

During my four years as the leader of a very thriving blog (FlowerDust.net), I've seen many incredible things happen. I've seen believers and unbelievers unite in generously donating close to $200,000 to social justice and poverty. I've seen people openly discuss taboo subjects: pornography, depression, anxiety, gay lifestyles, and theologically grey topics.

In some instances, these online conversations have translated into personal communication (by email, chats, or phone) and some have even turned into face-to-face meetings. The platforms of social media certainly give these personal interactions a "jump start" so to speak, because you do, in some regard, know bits and pieces of the other person's life.

But this is where it gets muddy for me. Is it community?

Given my experience living in both worlds, it may be surprising to hear, but I am beginning to lean on the side of no—what happens online is not community. Before you send me an army of frowning emoticons, please hear me out:
I believe what happens online is connection—not community.

People can be vulnerable and honest online. And at times these online connections can be more life-giving than many of our offline relationships, but they are not the same.

During Lent, I am going to close my blog down. I am not going to Twitter, or update my Facebook profile. I'll still email people, and chat with my friends, but for those few weeks my social networking is getting put on hold. There are a variety of reasons, of which I'll detail on my personal blog shortly, but a small part of this is a personal social experiment. I want to discover whether my online life gets in the way of my offline life. And do others' online lives get in the way of their offline lives?

I'll leave you with a couple small, hypothetical examples. Let’s say my friend (who lives in Nashville with me) puts a note on Twitter about having a girls' night. I miss the invitation because of my online Lenten fast, but since most of our "group" is plugged in, everyone else gets it. I'm at home cleaning my bathrooms, unaware of this event. In this case being online would have aided my offline relationships.

Or to take it one step further. Imagine I post about having dinner with a group of friends. Someone else in our online circle sees these updates and wonders why he or she wasn't invited. Although the uninvited person is internalizing the situation, it can still cause a serious sense of isolation and insecurity which then creates tension in our offline relationship. In this case my online life would be detrimental to my offline friendship.

I’m hoping my Lenten experiment will give me more clarity about whether my online life is benefiting my offline relationships.

Online connections are good. They can be deep and good for our souls. But when we turn them into an online community, they can, and do, impact our face-to-face interactions. When we spend more time staring at a glowing monitor than we do into the eyes of those we love, or need to love, it might be time to shut off the computer.

Palawan Exciting Experience

It was a new and exciting experience. Of course, it was fun!! I, together with, seven adventurous gals boarded at 8:30 AM Cebu Pacific flight to Purto Princesa.

Finally, I've seen the rich paradise called Palawan!!! Yey!!! It's a beautiful place, super clean kaya bawal magkalat! Galing ni Gov! Just wanna share some of the things we did.

ISLAND HOPPING IN PALAWAN: A great way to bond with friends

PHOTO ABOVE: Our super cool tourist guide captured this photo and we all love this. Galing! Parang ang sarap tuloy tumira sa beach. Hehe

PHOTO ABOVE: Pinaglaruan kami ni Nadine. Kinumutan ng sand, ask me anong feeling?? ANG INIT!! Pero masarap!!

UNDERGROUND RIVER: A new UNESCO World Heritage Site

PHOTO ABOVE: Akala ko hanggang magazines ko lang siya makikita. Thank God coz I've seen and experience the real thing. As a side note, si Manong Bangkero mas marami pang alam na info compare sa magazines. Hahaha, ang daldal! I've learned a lot anyway.

THE BACKPACKERS

PHOTO ABOVE: We met the Swedish backpackers Johann and Jan. They've traveled a lot!! Had a little chat with them while walking. Shared little stories and hey, they're same faith as mine. That's nice!!

EATING WOODWORM:

So you want adventure huh? You need to be ready for anything. That includes eating this worm.

PHOTO ABOVE: A woodworm. Timplado na. Yes, I ate it! It's slimy and I'm satisfied. I wanna sing...Hakuna Matata!! Hahaha

Dinner at Kalui Restaurant:

designed like a bahay kubo and upon entering you must remove your footwear

PHOTO ABOVE: We love Sinigang ni Kaka, made of Buko daw. It was yummy! After eating, hinahanap ko yung tsinelas ko, I forgot na mga naka-paa pala kami. Ay sos!

ITOY's : Starbucks ng Puerto Princesa

PHOTO ABOVE: Masarap na, mura pa!! We met Wilfrance here. Parang kelan lang. Hayy, nice seeing you again Wil.

SOUVENIR SHOP

Ang kulit ni Nadine

CROCODILE FARM: This Croc Rocks!!

PHOTO ABOVE: Ewww! Hahaha, can't describe the texture. Hehe

Lunch at BADJAO Restaurant

PHOTO ABOVE: The best ang view!! Thanks for the treat Rea!

Delayed Flight

PHOTO ABOVE: Conversation:

Ptra Me: Delayed ang flight naten. 6:30 PM tayo instead of 5:30.

SEVEN GALS: Ahhh, okay.

Ptra Me: She, peram laptop. Mon, tapusin na naten.

ME: Slumdog Millionaire? Sure sure!!

Galing mo Jamal!!!! hahahaha

In conclusion, nakaka-amaze ang creation ni God!! It's proven, when God created the world, He knows exactly how He wanted it to be. It was beautiful!!

So friends of mine, be a tourist in our native land. Ang saya!!

I'll upload photos soon

How do you measure love?

525, 600 minutes, 525,000 moments so dear.

525,600 minutes - how do you measure, measure a year?

In daylights, in sunsets, in midnights, in cups of coffee.

In inches, in miles, in laughter, in strife. In 525,600 minutes - how do you
measure a year in the life?

How about love? How about love? How about love? Measure in love. Seasons of
love.

Familiar?? It's Seasons of Love from RENT. One of the best songs.

I stumbled upon a website called iloveyoumorethanblank.com and because it's still love month, I think it's appropriate to share it with you guys and gals.

The site

The creative people behind want to depart from the cliche Valentines sentiments and they want to find out the "measuring stick" for love. So they needed cyberworld citizens to help them fill in the blanks.

After reading some of the entries, so far, these are my top 8 favorites with some comments for fun. Hehe

1. I love you more than seeing the world. (If you're a traveler or dreaming of traveling the whole world, this line is very sweet, but if you're not, I dare you not to say it.)

2. I love you more than clothes, shoes, coffee or books. (Talaga lang ah?? Uhm, sige nga, magpaa ka nga kahit isang araw lang? Peace)

3. I love you more than a million dollar bookstore spree. (It's a sacrifice dear. Hehe)

4. I love you more than I love make up. (Tsk, tsk, tsk, another sacrifice.)

5. I love you more than a fat kid loves cake. (Sure! Let the fat kids eat cake!! Feeling Marie Antoinette? Harhar)

6. I love you more than all the words inside me. (Achuchuchu!)

7. I love you more than all we are going through. (O ayan, assurance naman. Hahaha)

8. I love you more than you'll ever know. (I find this the sweetest line of all. Awww!)

I'd rather be reading and commenting than submitting an entry to this cute website. Hehe, visit the site people. Have fun!!

I lost my phone :(

To all my friends, if you're texting and I'm not answering back, if you're trying to call and it says, "CANNOT BE REACH." I am super sorry...I lost my phone today and honestly, it made me a little sad. Huhuhu

Pero Aja!! Sa kabila ng mga malulungkot na pangyayari, tuloy pa rin ang masaya at magandang buhay!! Hehe

Miss ko na kayong lahat!! Good night

Adventure...

ADVENTURE...

-A word that keeps on disturbing my mind for several days now.

-I'll be leaving soon for this adventure.

-So I need to be ready for anything.

-Excited?? Super!!!

Happy Birthday Meng!!

Habang nag-aantay ng bus pauwi...

Kundoktor: (Bumaba ng bus na nakangiti) Ms. Beautiful...

Ms. Beautiful: (Feeling?? Hahaha) Bakit?

Kundoktor: Sakay ka na...

Ms. Beautiful: Ay hindi manong, ibang bus ako e.

Kundoktor: Ano bang bus sasakyan mo?

Ms. Beautiful: Hindi ako papuntang Alabang, Pilar ang inaantay ko.

Kundoktor: Ahhh, bakit parang ang saya mo? Siguro inaantay mo sweetheart mo no?

Ms. Beautiful: (Medyo namilosopo ako) Bakit masama ba maging masaya??

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Honestly kuya Kundoktor, masaya talaga ko...kasi kaarawan ng isa sa pinaka espesyal na tao sa buhay ko. Naks!!! At dahil wala akong CS3 Meng (Pulubi? Huhuhu), chinaga ko 'to sa Paint. Sana ma-appreciate mo...

We've done so many things together...(As in!!!)

We've watched movies together...(Naka ilang films na ba tayo?? Hehe)

We've read the same books...(Uy dalhin mo na yung book ah)

We've taken long walks...(Ilang beses ng nanakit mga paa ko)

We've shared stories to stories...(Dati crushes lang, ngayon love life na! Yihiii)

We've lived through our childhood, teens, youth and now as professionals...(Ang tanda na naten)

I learned so many things from you Meng...(Masyadong mahaba pag inisa-isa)

I trust your friendship and love the way you are...(I appreciate your whole package!!)

As your friend for 13 years (and counting) all I can say is...

I KNOW JUST WHAT YOU MEAN!!! (Copied from the title of the book I am currently reading. It's the power of friendship in women's lives written by best friends...super nakaka relate ako sa book).

Best, Bestest, Bestissimo, Bestamundo. If there were a word that meant better than BEST, that's the word I'd use to describe you Meng as a friend!! Mahal na mahal na mahal kita!!! Alam mo yan!! I thank God I found you! Cheers to our growing friendship!! I'll always be here for you...

Happy Birthday ulit Meng!!!

(O dahil naghirap ako, paburger ka naman!! Joke, wahahaha)

To My Dancer

I used to hold his neck when we were kids (literally and figuratively) but not anymore. He's now taller and more mature.

I used to tease him a lot, the good, the bad and the ugly jokes. Hahaha

He's hardworking, dependable, responsible and a funny lad.

He's the sweetest brother an eldest could ever have. (He hugs us tightly!!)

And most of all...he's my dancer!!! Pag nalulungkot kami (Kelan yun? hahaha), isang sayaw lang yan. Pag kinukulit namin si lola, isang sayaw lang ulit yan! I wish I could have that talent to go with the beat and able to bob my head to it or even do zero gravity. As if!!! Hehe

Happy 18th Birthday Marc!! You know my message, our new mantra...Keep moving forward!! Eto dagdag ko...Keep dancing for Jesus! I love yah!! Mwah

Thanks Mg for this pink edition

Keep Moving Forward

I watched Meet the Robinsons and I recommend it. Why?? Read the striking lines / quotes of the characters below

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Lucille Krunklehorn: Hey, you never know, one of your students may invent the next integrated circuit, or microprocessor, or integrated circuit.

(I wish teachers and professors are like Ms. Krunklehorn.)

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Wilbur: I never thought my dad would be my best friend.

(Yea!!! I love this line.)

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Lewis: And what if I can't fix this, what are we going to do?

Wilbur: Keep moving forward.

Lewis: Why do you keep saying that? And don't just say keep moving forward!

Wilbur: It's my dad's motto.

Lewis: Why would his motto be keep moving forward?

Wilbur: It's what he does.

(Actions speak louder than words. Practice what you preach.)

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Lewis: Look, I'm sorry your life turned out so bad. But don't blame me you messed it up yourself. You just focused on the bad stuff when all you had to do was... let go of the past and keep moving forward...

(Be positive kid!! It's worth it!)

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Uncle Gaston: If I gave up every time I failed, I would have never invented the meatball cannon.

Grandpa Bud: If I gave up every time I failed, I would never have invented my fireproof pants!

(Patience is a virtue.)

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And of course the CBB (Closing Bill Board) statement from Walt Disney himself...

"Around here, however, we don't look backwards for very long. We keep moving forward, opening up new doors and doing new things, because we're curious... and curiosity keeps leading us down new paths."

Comment:

So...you failed? It's wow!! It's excellent!! From failing, we learn. From success, not much. Like what Thomas Edison said, he didn't failed, he just found 10,000 ways that didn't work.

I'm not even one-fourth of Thomas Edison's optimism. So my new motto:

KEEP MOVING FORWARD!!!