Q&A... 013

Madali ka bang maimpluwensiyahan?

:: Yes. Which is why I try to surround myself with positive people now.

May lakad ka ba mamaya?

:: Yes.

Saan?

:: Work. 

Ilang taon ka na?

:: I'm already 28. Three more years and I'll be totally off the calendar. Hehe. (That's a running joke when another year is added to your age. It signifies how old you are.)

Anong pinagkakaabalahan mo ngayon?

:: Just the usual. Work, downloading videos, organizing my things...

Malabo ba mata mo?

:: It wasn't perfect as before, but I can still see clearly even from a distance.

Do you love music?

:: Yes. I enjoy listening to different genres. I can even spend time listening to classics, operas, and even new age music.

Saan ka pinanganak?

:: I was born at Santo Tomas University Hospital, Manila.

Saan mo gustong magpakasal?

:: Saint Joseph Parish Church or at Malate Church, a place which I hold dear.

Saan mo gustong mamasyal?

:: Batanes Group of Islands. If it's out of the country, then it would be in Paris, France.

Bakit yan ang pangalan mo?

:: Because my parents gave it to me. It's not like I can choose my name at birth.

Nasubukan mo na bang kumain ng tae?

:: Gross! Ew!

Tumulay/nakatawid ka na ba sa apoy?

:: Nope. And I don't think I could or would if it's not a life or death situation.

Marunong ka ba mag-gitara?

:: Yes, I know how. But I'm not very good at it.

Masungit ka ba o tahimik?

:: I'm a very quiet person. I don't talk unless spoken to. This, however, make people think that I'm mean or snobbish.

Saan ka nag-aaral?

:: Kinder @ Elizabeth Day Care Center; Grade School to High School @ Malate Catholic School; and College @ University of Santo Tomas.

Anung unit ng cellphone mo?

:: Nokia C3

Anung masasabi mo sa taong galit sa'yo?

:: May the force be with you. Hahaha.

Pag meron kang malaking pera, saan mo ito gagamitin?

:: If I have tons of money, I'll probably spend it on my family. If there's an excess, I'd spend it travelling the world. That, or open up a business.

Astig ka ba?

:: I'd like to think that I am.

May load ka ba ngayon?

:: None. I don't usually use my cellphone that often, so I only have load on days when I have to be somewhere or when I'm going out.

Ilang kwarto meron sa bahay niyo?

:: There are six rooms. Three bedrooms, one bathroom, one kitchen, and one living room.

Ginagamit ba lahat yun?

:: Yep. Since there's nine people living in the house, every room is being used. 

Ilan yung sala?

:: Just one.

Mayabang ka ba?

:: Not really. I don't really brag, that's why I dislike people who does.

Kailan bakasyon niyo?

:: When you're already working, you're given 15-days each of vacation and sick leaves. So you can take a vacation any time of the year.

Meron bang basketball court sa lugar niyo?

:: None. Our barangay doesn't even have its own sports complex.

Proud ka ba kasi diyan ka nakatira?

:: Yes. I live in a friendly neighborhood where I knew almost everyone in our compound. And it (our compound) is very much accessible if you want to go anywhere. It's near the airport, near the mall of asia, near the local church, etc.

Q&A... 012

Mabilis ba uminit ulo mo?

:: Not really. I guess it depends on the situation. If it's something that is recurring, then you can expect  me to no longer be able to tolerate excuses and just flare up.

Huling tao na nakausap mo ng seryoso?

:: My friends, Pam and Jog. Mostly about life after I left my previous job.

Kapag late ka-meet mo, anong madalas mong gawin?

:: I often find myself walking around the area -which is why I prefer meeting at the mall or at a bookstore.

Kapag korny joke ng prof niyo, natawa ka ba?

:: Out of respect, yes. Then we try to tease him/her about it afterwards.

May food ba na nagpapasaya sa'yo ngayon?

:: Mini Stop's Chillz. It's a cheap alternative to my everyday Starbucks fix.

Paano kang umarte 'pag nandiyan crush mo?

:: I tend to shy away. I often look the other way which make it more obvious that I like that person.

Kapag may naiyak sa harap mo, ano ginagawa mo?

:: Comfort that person. Then when he or she is ready to speak, I asked what's wrong. And I try to help out when I can.

Anong inaasar sa'yo ng mga kaibigan mo ngayon?

:: Nothing in particular.

Paano ka malasing?

:: I don't usually get drunk easily. So far, the one thing I've done was to lock myself up inside the bathroom to throw up. At least, my friends didn't get to see me throwing up all over the place or acting all crazy.

Pag may nag-I Love You sa'yo, prepared ka na ba?

:: At my age, saying I Love You is already common. It's nothing out of the ordinary. I guess it lost its meaning as I become exposed to it.

May alam ka bang sad song? Ano?

:: Tears in Heaven. There's nothing more heartbreaking than to lose a loved one because of death.

Kapag bored ka sa bahay niyo, anong ginagawa mo?

:: I read. If that doesn't work, I try to arrange/organize my things. If that doesn't work either, I watch movies. But I seldom get bored at home. There's so many things to do inside my room than not having more time to do them is my only problem. Hehe.

Kailan ka mas masaya: noon o ngayon?

:: I'm happy now, but I think I'm a lot happier then. Now, what I feel is more of relief.

Last incident na nangyari?

:: Can't remember. Does starting at my new job counts?

Halata ba 'pag galit ka?

:: Yep. When I'm mad, no matter how many times someone talks to me, I tend to ignore that person. I wouldn't answer and just keep being quiet. So my friends usually knows when it's time to back off.

Sino ang taong nagpapa-ngiti sa'yo palagi?

:: My new crush? 

Malihim ka ba o open ka sa feelings mo?

:: I'm open to my feelings.

Isang bagay na hindi mo katatamarang gawin?

:: Read books and watch my favorite korean shows.

Huling bagay na inireklamo sa'yo ng friend mo?

:: That I don't reply to text messages right away. Sorry!

Movie na nagpapa-relax sa'yo?

:: Feel-good movies, comedies, romantic comedies, movies from my childhood (Tom & Huck, Home Alone, Mighty Ducks, My Girl, etc.)

Pag pinapagalitan ka ng parents mo, ano ginagawa mo?

:: Listen well. Then try to reason out if there's a need to.

Madalas ka bang mabasa ng  ulan?

:: Yes, As I don't really like using an umbrella, I prefer to just use my hoodie/jackets especially if the rainfall isn't all that heavy.

Bagay na interesado ka laging pag-usapan?

:: K-Pop, korean dramas, learning foreign languages and travelling.

Takot ka ba sa ipis?

:: No. (Unless it flies right towards me.)

Sinong huli mong naka-away?

:: A former friend. That was three-years ago. I've been a better person since then.

Anong mas enjoy: foodtrip o soundtrip?

:: Sound trip, since it wouldn't make me fat. 

Recent activity na ikinapagod mo ng sobra?

:: Dancing. Random dancing inside my room to my favorite dance tunes. It's my alternative to exercising.

Outgoing ka ba o home buddy?

:: I'm actually a bit of both. I enjoy going out with friends and I also enjoy having some quality time by myself.

Anong klaseng barkada meron ka?

:: Friends who enjoy having fun and sharing good laughs.

Ano talagang nararamdaman mo ngayon?

:: Slightly getting over depression. 

Latest person in your inbox?

:: Pam.

Sinong iniisip mo ngayon?

:: The one who makes my heart skip a beat whenever I see him. Lol. ♥

Mabilis ka bang magsawa?

:: Sort of.  

Sino kasama mo ngayon?

:: Family. But I'm alone in my room.

May bestfriend ka ba sa opposite sex?

:: None. But I do have a few male friends.

Kung may pagkakataon, posible bang maging kayo?

:: If I ever have a guy best friend, I don't think I can risk the friendship. So my friends are off limits to me.

Sino huli mong naka-text?

:: Pam and Jog, simultaneously.

Sino huling tumawag sa'yo?

:: Joggito.

Sino crush mo ngayon?

:: Well, there's this attorney I often see at work. : ) Don't know his name though.

The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly

From a forwarded email seven years ago. Lol.

Good: Your wife is pregnant.
Bad: It's triplets.
Ugly: You had a vasectomy five years ago.

Good: Your wife's not talking to you.
Bad: She wants a divorce.
Ugly: She's a lawyer.

Good: Your son is finally maturing.
Bad: He's involved with the woman next door.
Ugly: So are you.

Good: Your son studies a lot in his room.
Bad: You find several porn movies hidden there.
Ugly: You're in them.

Good: Your hubby and you agree, no more kids.
Bad: You can't find your birth control pills.
Ugly: Your 15-year old daughter borrowed them.

Good: Your husband understands fashion.
Bad: He's a cross-dresser.
Ugly: He looks better than you.

Good: You give the "birds and bees" talk to your daughter.
Bad: She keeps interrupting.
Ugly: With corrections.

Good: The postman's early.
Bad: He's wearing fatigues and carrying a shotgun.
Ugly: You gave him nothing for Christmas.

Good: Your son is dating someone new.
Bad: It's another man.
Ugly: He's your best friend.

Good: Your daughter got a new job.
Bad: As a hooker.
Ugly: Your co-workers are her best clients.
Way Ugly: She makes more money than you do.

Q&A... 011

The status of you and the last person you texted?

:: Friends.

What's bothering you right now?

:: Nothing much in particular. Just life in general...

Would you kiss someone to make your bf/gf mad?

:: No. Because I wouldn't want him to do the same. Like they say about life, "Don't do unto others what you don't want others to do unto you."

What is in your wallet?

:: Money, credit cards, id pictures, atm, money from countries I visited, a few receipts, IDs

Wallpaper on your computer?

Background on your cellphone?

:: Just an image from one of my cellphone's themes

Listening to?

:: K-Pop

Have you ever kissed anyone named Chase?

:: Nope. I don't even know anyone named Chase in real life. I only know of Chase Crawford. ♥ 

What do you smell like?

:: Cologne. 

Eating?

:: Not right now. 

What's your favorite thing to have on your bed?

:: Pillows. I surround myself with them.  

If you could change something in your life, what would it be?

:: To have a real best friend whom I can confide in?

What do you wear to bed?

:: Loose shirt and a pair of shorts. I haven't worn my pj's for years. I've been too lazy to change into them.

Do you remember your dreams?

:: Most of the time, yes. Especially the good ones. And those you'd want to repeat again.

Who will you sleep with tomorrow?

:: I will sleep with... myself.

Have you ever been gambling?

:: Nope. 

What's something you wish you could understand better?

:: The way the opposite sex thinks. Sometimes you think you knew them, but then they'd do or say something that is completely opposite of what you thought they'd say or do.  

What did you do last night?

:: Facebook, Blogger, Watched Korean variety shows... the usual.

Who do you miss?

:: My friends. I haven't seen them for over a year.

Who is the last person you hugged?

:: Can't remember. Must have been one of my siblings.

Who was the last person you went somewhere with?

:: Since my social life is borderline zero, must have been with a member of my family, somewhere nearby.

Have you kissed anyone on your top/featured friends?

:: None.

What was the last thing you drank?

:: Coffee. As what I've said on my earlier posts, I drink coffee more than I drink water.

Where were you at noon yesterday?

:: At my new workplace.

Who was the last person you visited in the hospital?

:: Haven't been at the hospital in such a long time. First of all, I hate going there. Second, no one I knew had been hospitalized recently. So, my last visit was probably when my grandmother was confined there several years ago.

Do you like someone right now?

:: Yes. ♥

Q&A... 010

Real name:

:: Maria Elena Abby

Like it?

:: A bit old-fashion for my liking... but what can I do? You have to make do with what you got, right?

Nickname:

:: Abby (by almost everyone), Bing (by my parents), Abs (by my close friends)... Abbymercs (by myself and the world at large a.k.a the internet community)

Single or Taken?

:: Single, and wants to be taken. Is there anyone up for the challenge? (Silence.)

Zodiac Sign:

:: Pisces. A sign that perfectly describes me.

Male or Female:

:: Female. No doubt about that.

Elementary:

:: Malate Catholic School (graduated 1997)

High School:

:: Malate Catholic School (graduated 2001)

College:

:: University of Santo Tomas, College of Commerce (graduated 2005)

Eye Color:

:: Black?

Hair Color:

:: Black. But wants to change it to hazelnut brown?

Long or Short:

:: Short. Shoulder-length is considered short, right?

Race:

:: Asian

Are you a health freak?

:: Not really. First of all, I hate exercise. Second, I don't think I can live with eating nothing but vegetables. Lastly, I eat what I want whenever I want. So not really health conscious there.

Weight:

:: Last time I checked, I'm a 118 lbs. I don't know how to convert it to kilograms though.

Height:

:: 5'2". How I wish I grew a few inches more.

Body type:

:: Normal. Not chubby, and no longer skinny.

Do you have a crush on someone?

:: Yes. And with not just one. ㅋㅋㅋ

Do you like yourself?

:: I have too. As what I've always mentioned, If you don't like yourself, who else would?

Piercings:

:: Two. One on each ear. Been planning to have another piercing (right ear) but I still can't get the approval of my mom. So no-go on the 2-1 piercing combo.

Tattoos:

:: None. And I'm not planning to have one anytime soon. Unless if it's henna.

Righty or Lefty:

:: Righty. It'll be cool to be both though.  

FIRSTS

First surgery:

:: None. Fortunately, I'm healthy enough. 

First piercing:

:: Can't really remember at what age... between 3-5 years old I guess. Or possibly much younger than that. But I do remember getting them again during grade school because the piercings, I believed, have closed.

First best friend:

:: Herell Joy from first grade. She switched schools the following year so we weren't really able to maintain the friendship. 

First sport:

:: Volleyball. But I'm not particularly good at it. I used to play this with my cousins when we were younger.

First award:

:: 2nd Honor A. An award I shared with my cousin during our kindergarten days.

First pet:

:: Fishes. There were at least a dozen of them (goldfishes and angel fishes) but sadly, unfortunately, tragically, they all passed away.

First vacation:

:: I'm not really sure where or when since our family often have our reunions out of town. I guess the significant one I remember was our Baguio trip during the summer of 1995. Without any relatives, my first vacation was at Cent's place at Nueva Ecija (summer of 2006). It was just me and my college barkada.

First concert:

:: Locally, can't remember who, but it must have been a concert held during college. As for foreign artists, SMTown Live in Bangkok (February 2009) featuring Super Junior, DBSK, Girls' Generation, and SHINee.

First crush:

:: Efren, a classmate of mine from kindergarten.

First teacher:

:: Teacher Ruth from kindergarten. She also taught my siblings and some of my cousins. I'm not sure if she still teaches kids now. It was such a long time ago!

CURRENTLY

Eating:

:: Nothing.

Drinking:

:: Coffee prepared by my youngest sibling.

I'm about to:

:: answer the next question after this... lol.

Listening to:

:: Big Bang's Fantastic Baby. It is so addicting. I love GD!

Waiting for:

:: my true love to arrive. Lol.

Wearing:

:: shorts and shirt. An attire you'll often see me wearing at home.

YOUR FUTURE

Want kids?

:: Of course. It's the essence of being a woman, right?

When?

:: I don't know... But definitely after I get married. Marriage first before babies.

How many?

:: Ideally, three to five kids will do. Hehe.

Any names in mind?

:: Sofia for a girl and Jeremy or Kyle for a boy.

Want to get married?

:: Of course, which girl wouldn't want to get married?

Where do you wanna live?

:: London, Canada, New York or in Los Angeles.

Careers in mind?

:: As of now, I'm kinda still figuring out what I wanted to do for the rest of my life.

What did you wanna be when you were little?

:: A lawyer, an astronomer, a marine biologist, an archaeologist, a psychologist, a back-up dancer for Janet Jackson, a production assistant, and a producer. Those were careers I considered while growing up.

Mellow future or Wild?

:: Definitely, wild!

Something you wanna do before you die.

:: Finish my bucket list.

Something you would never do.

:: Kill someone.

When do you wanna die?

:: If God will give me a choice, I'd die once I've served my purpose in life. What purpose? That I still don't know.

WHICH is BETTER with the OPPOSITE SEX?

Lips or Eyes?

:: Lips. On second thought, eyes which can seduce you is not such a bad thing. Hehe. :)

Hugs or Kisses?

:: Kisses. It's more intimate.

Shorter or Taller?

:: Taller. But not too tall so that I won't look like a midget standing next to him.

Tanned skin or Light skin?

:: Tanned ala Taylor Lautner (aka Jacob Black).

Romantic or Spontaneous?

:: Spontaneous. I want someone who's adventurous. At least, it wouldn't be boring when I'm with him. There'll never be a dull moment when we're together.

Dark or Light hair?

:: Doesn't matter. Actually, no hair is good too. Me and this thing about semi-kalbo guys... Hmm.

Nice stomach or Nice arms?

:: Nice stomach. Six pack ala Taylor Lautner again.

Muscular or Normal?

:: Muscular, but not too much. Just not the body builder types.. ㅋㅋㅋ

Sensitive or Loud?

:: Sensitive... and a little loud? A mixture of both would do the trick.

Hook-up or Relationship?

:: Right now, at my age, I'm looking for a relationship.

Trouble-maker or Hesitant?

:: Is it possible to be a little of both? Not too cautious and not too carefree. 

Similar to you or Different?

:: Somewhat different. A good verbal sparring partner. Hehe. I like hearing others opinion aside from my own.

HAVE YOU EVER...

Kissed a stranger?

:: Nope. And I don't think I'll ever find the courage to. Well, at least not when I'm in the Philippines. We're still a little conservative over here.

Broken a bone?

:: Thankfully, I haven't. 

Climbed up a tree?

:: Nope. But it is already on my bucket list, so I'm pretty much looking forward to doing this one.

Drank bubbles?

:: When I was younger, I think I probably did.

Lost glasses or contacts?

:: I'm not wearing any since I don't need to. Cheers to my 20/20 vision!

Ran away from home?

:: I wanted to. The thought cross my mind at different points of my life. Just never had the courage (again) to do so.

Liked someone younger?

:: Yes. All this k-pop stars that I have a crush on are all younger than me. In real life, there's none since I prefer guys that are older than me.

Liked someone older?

:: Yes. My ultimate crush is older by three years. 

Crush on a teacher?

:: None. Haven't seen anyone worth having a crush on. If I did, I wouldn't have cut classes. Hehe.

Been arrested?

:: Nope. And not planning to.

Turned someone down?

:: Friends? Every now and then, especially if I really can't go to a gathering or do a certain favor.

Cried when someone died?

:: Of course. The pain is too excruciating to hold it in.

Liked a friend as more than a friend?

:: A close friend? nope. Friends are just friends -unless you have an ulterior motive as to why you befriended them in the first place.  

Broken someone's heart?

:: Haven't. 

DO YOU BELIEVE IN...

Yourself?

:: At times, yes...

Miracles?

:: Yes. I have faith, so I do believe in miracles.

Love at first sight?

:: Yes. Happens to me once in a while. 

Kiss on the first date?

:: It's normal nowadays.

Heaven?

:: Of course! Is there anywhere else you'd rather be after you die?

Santa Claus?

:: Nope. How I miss those times when I still believe in Santa. It was before I was introduced to all the lies of the world. Lol.

Hell?

:: Because I believe in heaven, I must say that yes, I believe it also exists.

Angels?

:: Of course. They're with us all the time.

ANSWER TRUTHFULLY.

Is there one or more people you want to be with right now?

:: Just one. And it kills me that I can only imagine being with him... :(

Do you hang out with these people?

:: What people? The one I wanted to be with right now? If so, then no. I don't even think he knows me... yet. (glimmer of hope...)

Had more than one?

:: More than one??? what?

Are you cool?

:: I like to think that I am.

Do you believe in God?

:: Of course. I may not be religious, but I have faith. I believe in him.

LAST

Text message:

:: From a friend asking me how am I doing.

Received call:

:: Charmie. Just our random "chikahan on the phone".

Call made to:

:: None. Since I seldom use my phone, I don't usually call. I let the other party call me if he/she needs anything from me. VIP much?

Comment on Facebook:

:: Can't remember. And I feel lazy to look it up.

Missed call:

:: Charmie.

Person you hang out with?

:: My siblings. Since I haven't gone out in such a long time, party for me is equivalent to staying at home watching movies or tv shows with my siblings.

You hugged:

:: My mother? A few months back.

You talked to:

:: My siblings. As mentioned, I do hang out with them a lot these couple of months.

You slapped:

:: Haven't slapped anyone since fifth grade.

Said 'I Love You' to:

:: No one. (Heart slowly breaks...)

Truck Art

I've been cleaning my inbox today (as part of my 'Spring Cleaning' agenda for the month of April) and I happen to  discover an old (and somewhat) forgotten folder which contains mostly forwarded emails from my friends. There were a lot of fun stuffs in that folder that are worth sharing... and here's one of them: