The Keys To My Heart

The Tag That I Almost Forgot to Do, thanks Francine.

The Keys to Your Heart

You are attracted to those who are unbridled, untrammeled, and free. In love, you feel the most alive when your partner is patient and never willing to give up on you. You'd like to your lover to think you are loyal and faithful... that you'll never change. You would be forced to break up with someone who was emotional, moody, and difficult to please. Your ideal relationship is open. Both of you can talk about everything... no secrets. Your risk of cheating is low. Even if you're tempted, you'd try hard not to do it. You think of marriage something you've always wanted... though you haven't really thought about it. In this moment, you think of love as something you don't need. You just feel like flirting around and playing right now.

What Are The Keys To Your Heart?

Ooopsie, not quite true ^_^

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35 Questions

Nope I was not tagged this time, but I like to do this, so I grabbed it from Cuz Marie.


Where is your cell phone? On my desk

Relationship? Married

Your hair? Long, semi-layered, but I'm thinking of having a new look ^_^

Work? part-time photographer, SAHM doing some paid posts while blogging

Your sister/s? Deborah, Rachel & Naomi

Your favorite thing? My laptop

Your dream last night? None

Your favorite drink? Coke

Your dream car? Beamer (x5)

The room you’re in? Our bedroom

Your shoes? Havaianas

Your fears? Heights

What do you want to be in 10 years? Grandmother

Who did you hang out with this weekend? With my kids


What are you not good at? Singing

Muffin? Blueberry

One of your wish list items? A blahnik or a Choo

Where you grew up? Cotabato City til 12, Quezon City

Last thing you did? Sleep

What are you wearing? Tank, Shorts

What aren’t you wearing? Jewelries

Your pet? Gerbie (pug), Smiley (shih tzu)

Your computer? Upgraded Presario V6000

Your life? Contented

Your mood? Happy

Missing? My two sisters in the US

What are you thinking about right now? Having a haircut

Your car? Suzuki Jimny

Your kitchen? Functional and beautiful

Your summer? Exciting

Your favorite color? Green

Last time you laughed? Last night

Last time you cried? Last Sunday when my Mom and I talked about Dad

School? Notre Dame (grade school), Trinity College (High School), UST (college)

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What My Hands Say About Me

I almost forgot about this tag by Cousin Marie

What Your Hands Say About You

You are logical, analytical, and rational. You have good verbal skills. Idealistic and dreamy, you tend toward the impractical. You have a knack for getting yourself in sticky situations. Consistent and reliable, you like to count on structure and routine in your life. Your emotions tend to be well though out. You're willing to wait out a bad situation, and you're never too quick to act.

What Do Your Hands Say About You?

* Yeah I think I am logical, analytical and rational enough, now that I am a lil older. I used to be really shy, as much as possible I don't want to be heard. Again now that I'm a lil older, I make it a point that I am heard and understood.

* Sticky situations? Oh not anymore, I have learned to stay away from it. I'm no longer the dreamy type, I have learned to face reality.

* Yeah you can say that...I am consistent and reliable...if I want to ^_^ Yep it's quite routinary and gets boring =(

* Again, maybe goes with the age, I have mellowed ^_^

I'm tagging myself, harhar, need all the links I can get *wink*
HIPNCOOLMOMMA.COM
Feel free to do this tag, then let me know so I would have an idea on what your hands say about you okie?

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June 18

Did it ever cross your mind to find out who was born on your birth day, what important event happened, or where in the world there's a holiday? If yes, then this is the perfect meme for you. Thanks Janice for the tag.

What do I need to do?Go to Wikipedia and type in your birthday (month and day).Write down three events, 2 births, 1 holiday and tag 5 friends.There are five slots in the Birthday Meme. As you are tagged, you have to remove the name in the first slot and bump everyone up so that your name can be added to the bottom.

I am born on June 18, and that makes me a Gemini ^_^

Important Events that happened on June 18:
1. 1928 - Aviator Amelia Earhart becomes the first woman to fly in an aircraft across the Atlantic Ocean
2. 1983 - Space Shuttle program: STS-7, Astronaut Sally Ride becomes the first American woman in space.
3. 2006 - The first Kazakh space satellite, KazSat is launched.

I share the same birthday with:
1. Paul McCartney of the Beatles
2. Isabella Rossillini, a beautiful Italian actress

Celebrated Holiday:
1. Autistic Pride Day, beginning in 2005.

I'm tagging my 5 friends:
1. CuzMarie
2. Rhada
3. Francesca
4. Francine
5. MommyBa

And the list:Gran’s Memory Keeping Corner Teacher JulieMommyness is Happiness This is a miracle HiPnCooLMoMMa

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.:: The "Face Behind The Blog" .::

Since I have posted a lot of pictures in my blog and the rule states that I should still post a picture, so here's a picture of me that has never been seen before ^_^ Yes that's me unmade, sans make up and all, straight out of bed. A filipina blogger, based in Quezon City, Philippines. Married to a wonderful and loving but sometimes impossible guy named Nelson. I have two beautiful kids, Isha, a bookworm (turning 14) and Josh, a videogame lover (11). I am a SAHM most of the time, but works as an assistant to my hubby, a photographer. We cover weddings mainly. At 41, I still consider myself hip and cool, thus the blog HiPNCooLMoMMa. I'm like the mommy version of Punky Brewster (well i'd like to think of it that way). I'm starting to love being the official cook of the family, it helps drive away boredom. I too joined the bandwagon of being a "postie", it's fulfilling to be earning quite a few moolah by doing sponsored posts. I'm happy being ME!

Thanks for the tag Janice

And here's the instruction to this meme :

1st step - Post a short blog article that includes a photograph (or a series of photos) showing the face behind your blog. If you already showed a photo somewhere on your site (such as in your about page), then make your post more interesting and choose a photo that’s not currently online.

2nd step - Include links to other people that have displayed a photo, or include their photos in your post, adding a reference.

3rd step - Tag as many others as you like in your post to spread the meme.

4th step - If you link back to me here and send an email I’ll be sure to include links back to you.
Each person tagged should create their own post and repeat the process.


Some of the blogs that I know which put up picture(s) of me are :

**None that I know of**

Wonderful People I'd Love to Tag:

Marie


KC


Jet


Chinnee

Shireen
Francine
Shern's Mom

Gayla at Mom GadgetChar at Essential KeystrokesPaul at Reflections Rob at 2DolphinsZep at The In-Sect Ingo at StixsterStevie at Lost In Cyberspace The Paper Bull at (oddly enough) The Paper BullLisa Sabin-Wilson at Just A Girl In The WorldDawud Miracle at dmiracle.com Wendy Piersall at eMoms at HomeDennis Bjorn Petersen at Petersen Inc. Randa Clay at Randa Clay DesignDrew McLellan at The Marketing MinuteBecky McCray at Small Biz Survival Phil Gerbyshak at Make it Great!Steve Woodruff at StickyFigure Dave Olson at Live the GREAT life that you desireGreg at Become a Remote Control SEOAriane Benefit at Neat Living Blog Genesis at the At Home Mom BlogArmen at iFFECT.NET Mihaela Lica at Online Public RelationsTara at Graphic Design BlogDoris Chua at Home Office Women Edward Mills at Evolving TimesTony D. Clark at Success from the Nest Jonathan-C Phillips at SmartWealthyRichKaren at A Deaf Mom Shares Her WorldLisa Gates at intrinsic life design Rammel Firdaus at rammelfirdaus.comCarol at Pentimento Adam Kayce at Monk at WorkThomas at Technical BloggerTammy Lenski at I Can?t Say That! Chris Brown at Branding & Marketing Rory Sullivan at HamelifeDerek Wong at Going The Wong WayEmbuck at embuck.comMs. Q at QMusings Shelly Tucker at This Eclectic Life Steve at Ramblings from the MarginalizedTroy Worman at on!blogLilith at Lilith’s Owl NestRevov at REVO-OVER Karin at Stop/Start Jamy at Seay's Kopitam this is a miracle .::HiP & CooL...i'll always be.::

Another Tag

Thanks for the tag Eden.

4 Jobs I've had:
Receptionist at a Publishing House
Money Counter
Bank Teller
Secretary to the VP

4 Movies I've Watched Over and Over:
The Sound of Music
Pretty Woman
Sleepless in Seattle
Jerry Maguire

4 Places I've Lived:
General Santos City
Cotabato City
Quezon City

4 TV Shows/Channels I Like to Watch:
Desperate Housewives
Gilmore Girls
ETC Channel
Travel and Living Channel

4 Places I've Been on Vacation:
Bangkok
Hong Kong
Singapore
USA

4 of my Favorite Food:
Veggies that my Mom cooks (i look forward to that every weekend)
Any kind of Pasta
French Fries
Any Japanese Food

4 Places I'd Rather Be Right Now:
Right here at home, but I'd love to visit Canada, China, Greece, and Japan someday.

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Taggie Season

Seems like everyone is tagging everyone these days. This time I was tagged by Francine. I met her last year when Francesca and Michel were in town. We had lunch at Itallianis, Glorietta. She is now in France, check out her blog.

1. Are you smiling?
Yes I am, I just remembered something we laughed about a couple of hours ago.

2. When was the last time you met someone new? And who?
Lilibeth - I actually met her about two months ago in my belly dancing class, we became pretty close just recently because of the rehearsals.

3. Do you drink wine?
Yes, I do, but occasionally. I should have at least a glass of red wine every night, but nah thank you, it's gonna drain our pockets.

4. Tell us when was the last time you were annoyed & why?
June 7 to be exact. The organizer of the Belly Fest decided to change the agreed amount to be paid for the recital, of course it went higher!

5. Did you ever say bad words like f*** etc.? When was the last time you did?
Yes, I don't remember when.

6. Do you have any friends who are famous?
Acquaintances maybe, but friends, none that I can think of.

7. Last thing you do before going to sleep?
Pray.

8. What is your favorite facial moisturizer? using it now?
I don't use a moisturizer, i've super oily skin.

9. Besides your computer, what is your favorite gadget?
Digital camera, Ipod, CellPhone, DVD Player

10. How many divisions does your parent’s house have?
I think 9.

11. Did you ever get drunk, to the extent you throw-up? How many times?
YES, only once. I really intented to get drunk when we went to Boracay one time, and yes it was a success, I couldn't walk by myself anymore, and yes I barfed.

12. Describe your dream bedroom, size, color of the wallpaper & furnitures, etc.
A big and spacious one where there is a receiving area, like the ones you see at hotels. I don't go for wallpapers, i'd love to paint it mauve. I'd like to have a super king sized 4 poster bed made of mahoganny.

13. Your most favorite part of your house?
Kitchen and bedroom.

14.How many hours you spend on computer everyday?
Gosh maybe 12, i dunno, it's like this is all i do.

15. For swimwear, one-piece or two-piece?
Both.

16. What gift (materially) you want to receive on your next birthday?
Mineral make-up.

17. If you can afford, what luxury car you want to own ?
A Hummer2.

18. The last time you bought underwear?
A month ago.

20. Where did you met your bf/gf/spouse now?
Wedding of a friend.

21. Do you believe that there are instances that cheating is forgivable?
Yes.

22. What is the most expensive piece of clothing you have? How much it cost?
True Religion Jeans, I think it's $240.

23. Do you own a boat?
No.

24.Your most favorite viand. (Just one)
Serve me crabs, i'd be smiling ear to ear.

25. When was the last time you made love?
The other day.

26. If ever, you’ll be given the chance to run for a position, what would it be?
Politics, never!

27. Ever joined a beauty & brain contest? Specify.
No

28. If you have to answer the unforgettable final question of Lara Quigaman, (Ms. International 2005) what will be your answer. “What do you say to the people of the world who have typecasted Filipinos as nannies?”
So? Do you have a problem with that?

29. Any particular thing you want to buy for your father/husband/bf this father’s day?
A bike outfit for hubby ^_^


Tagging ends here, harhar, there are a lot of tags going on already ^_^

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Where Do I Go?

Wow! A lot of tags going on...Here's another one by BFF Marie

The rules are, list out 6 Web sites that you often surf upon opening your Web browser. Change the Web title and the purpose. Tag 4 people.

** My own site, to check on new comments and answer them respectively.

** Login to YM, see who's online and chat away!

** Gmail, Hotmail and Yahoo to check emails

** BFF Marie's blog, followed by links in my daily reads, to check how everyone is doing

** ENews, updates on news

** ReviewMe, to check if I have new assignments.

I'm tagging:

KK
PurpleGirl
Erlyn
Eden

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Chain Letter

A Tag... this time by skindiving

INSTRUCTIONS: Remove the blog in the top spot from the following list and bump everyone up one place. Then add your blog to the bottom slot, like so.


BlondeMomBlog
Holly's Corner
An Island Life
Skindiving
Hipncoolmomma

What were you doing 10 years ago?

I was working for my in-laws' company then, basically taking care of the records of their clients. I was a certified "quiapo girl", coz that was where our office was located, right behind the church.

What were you doing 1 year ago?

I started helping N with his business (wedding photography). Went into biking too as part of my exercise routine.

Five Snacks You Enjoy

French Fries with Coke
Doritos with Coke
Lays Salt and Vinegar with Coke
Pork BBQ with Coke
Pasta with Coke (i know this is heavy for snacks ...hehe)

Five Songs That You Know All The Lyrics To

Time and Tide
Better Days (haha, i'm ambitious)
Dancing Queen (karaoke national anthem)
Buttercup (2nd karaoke national anthem)
Trust and Obey (a christian hymn which is the fave of my family)

Five Things You Would Do If You Were a Millionaire

Give to church a 10th of the amount.
Help relatives who are in need.
Put up my own boutique.
Travel to Canada with my Mom.
Buy choos and blahniks.

Five Bad Habits

Procrastination
Smoking
Staying up late
Touching zits in my face
Laziness ( this is what you get when you have household help)

Five Things You Like To Do

Sew
Cook
Shop err window shop
Drive
Dance

Five Things You Would Never Wear Again

Nothing...im adventurous when it comes to dressing ^_^

Five Favorite Toys

Laptop
IPod
CellPhone
PSP
Nintendo Wii

Now it's your turn:

BFF Marie
Justice
Pao

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Because of YOU BLOGGING

A Tag from Leah .

Because of blogging:

1. I bought a book on html codes...did I learn something from it? NOPE, I always get a headache whenever I start reading.

2. It kept me awake til 5 in the morning trying to understand the html codes, in the hope of having a new look (template). It was a success, i'm now able to tweak around if I want a new look.

3. I'm beginning to love Adobe Photoshop, not for anything else, but making my banners and that of Cuz'

4. I've made online friends, some I already met, the rest I want to meet someday.

5. I have kept record of what I have been doing, it would be fun to read it when I'm old and grey.

6. I'm bestfriends with the camera. I always bring it with me, as much as possible I want to include photos in each posts I make.

7. I am able to express myself more, maybe practice my writing skills if there's any.

8. I am able to share and update family and friends with what's going on in our lives.

9. It's like I've become an internet addict, online 24/7, always in front of the computer, good morning laptop and good night laptop, you know that sort of thing =)

10. I've become a misunderstood individual, the "bad guy", because of some nameless rants that I've written.

11. I realized that my life was interesting, despite the change in url "some" people were able to track me down, people who do not make themselves known, people making issues out of nothing, etc.

I think that's about it...Now let me hear what blogging did to you, calling calling...

1. Cuz
2. Pao
3. Francesca

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