Don't Let the Sun Catch You Crying

Saturday 9: Don't Let the Sun Catch You Crying

1. When was the last time you cried?

Well, actually just tonight when I was watching movie.

2. If you could wake up tomorrow with a new talent, what would it be?

A professional ballroom dancer

3. Who is someone (other than yourself) would you like to go back into your past and talk to and why?

I don’t know really!

4. What is your favorite meal eating out?

Chinese buffet

5. Do you feel energized or drained by being in a group situation? If the answer is "it depends," on what does it depend? Yes

6. What word do you use far too frequently?

OM gosh!

7. What’s a word you’ve invented? (alternate question: What needs a word but doesn’t have one yet?)

I don’t get it!

8. Pick out one of your favorite songs. Go to Song Facts and tell us about the song's history.

Can't Help Falling In Love

By Elvis Presley

This was Elvis' most popular and famous "love song," but it was not sung to his love interest in Blue Hawaii - It was sung to his grandmother on the occasion of her birthday. Elvis presented her with a music box, which she opened and it played the song, which Elvis then sang along with. (thanks, Terry - Willmar, MN)

Tell Her No

1. When was the last time that you had to tell someone that you loved, that the answer was no?

Every day I have to say no to my daughter and my baby! So it was today. In fact I just heard hubby saying no to my daughter.

2. When was the last time you visited a hospital?

Since I had a baby a year ago!

3. If you were to start a club, what would the subject matter be, and what would you name it?

Dance club or photography

4. Have you ever hit someone of the opposite sex?

No

5. What's the first thing you notice about the preferred sex?

Face?

6. What really turns you on?

I don’t know! I can’t think right now..lol

7. What was your biggest mistake?

Hmm I can’t think either!

8. Tell us something totally random about yourself.

I’m addicted to scrapbooking and photography. I love to cook and bake and also gardening.

9. Has anyone ever said you looked like a celebrity?

Yes long time ago!

Half the Man I Used to Be

Saturday 9: Half the Man I Used to Be

1. Do you feel that you are essentially the same person that your were ten years ago?

Yes I believe so!

2. Is there something that you have to give all or nothing to?

Yes it depends on what it is. For my family I can give all.

3. Have you ever gambled? What have you bet on and for how much?

No, I haven’t and I’m not planning too!

4. Can you sleep anywhere or does it have to be in a bed?

Yes I can, but it will be hard. I love my own bed!

5. Tell us about the most disastrous or embarrassing first impression you've ever made on someone.

Hmm! I can’t remember of one right now!

6. Do you have a memorable "ripped clothing" moment in your life? No? How about in someone else's?

Well I did have ripped clothes but they are all gone now! One particular one was my red night gown.

7. What's changed on your blog since its inception? ...a redo? ...a change of pace? ...or is it about the same?  Nothing really except it was all customized template later on and never done anything else after that. Maybe it’s time to do some new template again.

8. If you could travel back in time and whisper something to yourself ten years ago, what would it be?

Go ahead do it... you can do it!

9. Okay, let's have it! What's the craziest, most impulsive thing you've ever done?

Well probably the time when I was very upset. I drove my car hastily and got hit by another car who were chasing by the police!

Make Me Say It Again, Girl

1. Do you feel that you need to keep repeating yourself when talking to a particular person?
No, not at all

2. It’s July. Do you have anything special planned?
Yes , my family are going to the cottage for a week. In fact we are leaving tomorrow.

3. Who is your big celebrity crush?  Tom Cruise

4. Tell us about a local restaurant you are sure we'd love.
Swiss Chalet I guess because it’s available throughout North America. I’m sure you love their Chicken.

5. Tell us about the shyest person that you deal with regularly.
Well I am shy myself and so far I am not dealing with one right now!

6. What is your vision of heaven and hell?
Well I can’t say right now!

7. What is your neighborhood like?
It’s younger generation like my age with lots of kids. around

8. What's your favorite cook-out food?
BBQ chicken

9. When was the last time that you saw fireworks?
Last night on Canada Day
Happy Canada day Canadians!

Changes

I’m very late in posting this Saturday I. I totally forgot about it. Anyway I hope you like what I’ve answer. Thanks for dropping by!
1. Tell us about one thing that you'd change about yourself if you could.
My teeth..lol

2. Mattel decides to make a Barbie-like (or Ken-like) doll of you -- what would be the most important accessory or accessories they would absolutely have to package you with in order to portray your lifestyle? Red, laptop, camera..lol

3. Hey, do you like surprises? If yes, what kinds?
Yes, sometimes. Gifts, travel?

4. What was the last snail mail that you received that was significant?
My maternity benefits!

5. If you could pick out a brand new nickname for yourself, what would you choose and why?
Abby because I love it. It’s my daughter’s nickname now!

6. John Edward's mistress was on Oprah this past Thursday. She stated that no third person can break up a marriage, so it had to be broken before the two started doing the nasty. Do you buy that?
I don’t know! Maybe or maybe not.

7. Do you think it is okay to keep secrets from your s/o?
No

8. Have you ever played Truth or Dare? If yes, what's the weirdest dare that you did?
No

9. What, in hindsight, the stupidest thing that you have ever done?
Drive fast?

I Want to Hold Your Hand

Saturday 9: I Want to Hold Your Hand

1. What do you notice about other people's hands?
Soft and rough I guess!

2. If someone was nosing around your house, what would you hope they wouldn't see?
My bedroom because sometimes is a mess.

3. Do you think that the more stuff you own enhances your life or adds to your burden?
No I don’t think so!

4. What was the last movie you saw in the theatre?
How to train your Dragon!

5. What do you have under your bed?
There’s nothing at the moment.

6. What do you think your s/o or best friend would say about what makes you unique?
Ahh, maybe artistic and talented? lol

7. What's your current favorite TV commercial?
The broccoli
8. Who do you owe a phone call to?
Nobody as far as I know!

9. Do you know about my friend's new meme Wednesday Wickedness? Will you give it a try this week just for me? Please? :) Ok we’ll give it a try.

Just One Look

1. How vein are you about how you look?
What you mean by that?

2. When you were little what your favorite TV show was?
I don’t have favorite TV show when I was little because we don’t have television.

3. If someone was going to make a movie or TV show about your life, who would play you and why?
I have no idea but I like Julia Roberts or Sandra Bullock.

4. Who is your favorite Major League Baseball team? How about your favorite player?
Blue Jays and I don’t have a favorite player!

5. What is your favorite baseball-related movie?
I can’t think of one right now.
6. What is one lesson you have learned in the past year?
I learned that saving money is the most important and stay away from debts.

7. Tell us about one of your childhood memories.
I used to have a doll made of plastic and I was so happy about it.

8. How do you handle sticky situations? Do you have a method? If so, what is it?
I’m usually calm and think first before I will do anything. I sleep on it and lots of prayers!

9. Do you think people talk about you behind your back?
Yes I do

Don't Stand So Close to Me

Saturday 9: Don't Stand So Close to Me

1. Who would you like not to stand so close to you?
Probably my enemy if I have one.

2. Which of the following aspects of your life would you think rates the highest: mind, body or spirit?
I would say mind and spirit. Those 2 are connected.

3. What is your favorite movie line?
“Frankly, my dear, I don’t give a damn.”

4. What is your favorite movie title?
It’s Gone With the Wind
5. What is something that has happened to you that you would consider a miracle?
Giving birth of my daughter and baby boy are miracles!
6. What do you try to stay away from?
Well Credit Cards for one

7. What is it too late for?
Going back to School
8. Give someone credit for something and name it if you can.
God

9. Would you rather be famous now & forgotten after you die or forgotten now & famous after you die, forever? And why?
A very hard question but to answer it well I’d rather be famous after I die.

It's a Beautiful Morning

1. Are you a morning person? It depends. I’m off work so No

2. Tell us of a news story that truly shocked you.
Well the man who died in BC at the winter Olympics shocked me. The game hasn’t even started yet when it happened. It so sad!

3. What was your very first job?
I worked at the hospital as a Registered Midwife in my home country many years ago!

4. What characteristics do you despise?
Dishonest, lazy I guess

5. To where would you retire?
I don’t yet!

6. Are you named after anyone?
No

7. How do you release anger?
Ah! Scream to my lungs.lol

8. Do you use sarcasm a lot?
No
9. What is your least favorite thing about yourself?
Right now my body..hehehe

When We Was Fab

Saturday 9: When We Was Fab

1. Is there a blog as far as its appearance goes that you think is the most fabulous?
Yes right here!

2. Do you like the look and the contents of your blogs?
Yes

3. Have you ever thought what would happen to your blog in case you died?
Nope

4. Has any particular blogger had a great impact on how you set up and write your blog?
Yes there are so many out there

5. Would you want a fellow blogger to give you suggestions or criticism of what you write?
Yes of course

6. Is the number of visitors each day to your blog important to you?
I suppose yes
7. What percentage of your readers do you think actual comment?
It depends I can’t say

8. Do you have a favorite blogger who does the memes that you participate in?
Yes a lot

9. How often do you update your blog/site and why?
Once a week sometimes everyday!

Call Me

Saturday 9: Call Me

1. Who is someone that phones you routinely that you never seem to be up to talk to, but you are not ready to push them out of your life? Ahhh! Nothing like that in my life

2. What is something that affects you deeply, to your core, no matter your mood or what else is going on in your life? I don’t know exactly what you mean but I guess my family.

3. Tell us of something that relaxes you and always makes you happy.
My kids and cup of tea!

4. If you could take the train from anywhere to anywhere, where would 'anywhere' be?
Europe

5. If you could look into the future, how far down the road would you like to see? 10 years? 100 years? A million? A million

6. Did you do your shopping online for this Christmas, how did it go? Did things come in on time? Any significant failures? ...and if you didn't, will you consider trying online shopping sometime this year? I did shopped after Christmas and happy about it. And yes I will consider shopping online next year!

7. What people or projects are worth your time, money or effort?
My family

8. Think back when you were in high school. Are you proud of the way you dressed, or do you wish you could go back and change it all? Well most of my high school I wore uniforms. I was very conservative then.

9. Do any of your friends, family or co-workers know about your blogs? For those that do, did you tell them or have they stumbled upon it by themselves? I guess some of them .

You Shook Me

Saturday 9: You Shook Me

1. What celebrity would you just want to shake some sense into?
Frankly I don’t follow a lot of celebrities but lately Tiger Wood’s affair? I should mind my own business huh!

2. What do you think comes after death? Nothing, when you are dead you remain dead!

3. What is the first book that you can remember reading by yourself as a child?
Oh! my gosh I don’t remember.

4. What was the first rock concert that you attended?
Tom Cochrane?
5. If you were to suddenly become famous, would you choose a stage name? If yes, what would it be? I have no idea right now

6. What is the one thing that you wish the media would stop talking about?
Michael Jackson?

7. If you could be part of any band, which one would it be and who would you be and why?
Abba, that’s all

8. Do you live close to your immediate family members? If not, how far away are they?
Yes

9. Last seasonal question (promise): What did you do on New Year's Eve?
We went to a friend’s house and party

Sam's Last Stand of 2009

Sam's Last Stand of 2009

1. What did you think of 2009?
It was a miracle year for me but it was also a lot of hardships and financial difficulties. Miracles it is because my son was born despite of recession.

2. What do you think was the news story of the year?
It’s definitely the arrival of my new son.

3. What happened this year that you never want to hear another word about?
Well II tell it’s hard not to hear another word about it because it’s constantly following us. Let’s just say its life but I’m glad that we out of it.

4. What was your favorite song of 2009?
I don’t really know. It’s hard to tell when I wasn’t really listening to music this year.

5. What did you accomplish this year?
Being able to handle difficulties and being strong to my children.

6. Did you learn anything new this year?
Yes absolutely

7. What are you looking forward to in the New Year?
Be a good parent and able support my family with no debts.

8. What are your plans for New Year's Eve?
My family is invited to a friend’s house for dinner.

9. What's the best thing you ever did on a New Year's Eve?
Well spending time with my family and friends for one.

Joy to the World

Joy to the World

1. What to you is the most joyous aspect of the holidays?
To be able to celebrate the holidays with family and friends.

2. Do you get much snow where you live? If yes, do you enjoy winter sports like skiing or would you rather stay in by the cozy fire? Yes lots of snow but I’d rather stay home by the cozy fire.

3. Have you ever been on a sleigh ride or a carriage ride? Do you even like horses?
I did on a sleigh and yes I love horses.

4. During the busy week, what do you do to relax? Watch movie

5. Do you get stressed during the holidays? yes

6. What holiday song could you happily never hear again? I don’t know? I never think of that!

7. How do you decide on what present you pick for a person?
I just think of the person and then go from there.

8. What does this holiday season mean to you and why?
It means love peace and joy!

9. What holiday movies best describe the season for you and why?
What a wonderful life?

Talking in Your Sleep

1. Has anyone in your life talked in their sleep?

Yes hubby and my daughter

2. What do you like about fall?

Not so hot and not so cold weather and the color

3. Do you have an addictive personality?

I’m not sure what you mean!

4. Who was the last person to do something extra special for you?

My family during my birthday

5. Would you ever take someone back if they cheated on you?

I don’t know!

6. Are you happy with where you are in life?

Yes I am

7. Do you believe that you can change someone?

No

8. Have you ever wished you could've had someone but you couldn't?

Yes

9. Would you ever fight someone over your significant other?

Nope

Man on the Moon

1. Do you think it was important to send a man to the moon?
Probably not but I’m curious what’s in there.

2. What is your biggest fear?
I don’t really know and I don’t think about it.

3. If someone hung a sign around your neck today, what would it say and why?
I have no idea. haha

4. What is the longest line that you've stood in and was it worth it?
We have to line up to get to the bus for maple syrup farm festival. Yes it was.

5. As the holidays approach, what song are looking forward to hearing again?
Christmas

6. Whose music do you think is the most important of your generation's?
Any I guess. I don’t really care.

7. Do you find it is hard to be kind to strangers? Give an example.
Not really if I have something to offer.

8. When do usually lose your patience?
When I have enough in my plate.

9. Is there a book that you're dying to see as a movie?
Ah not really!

Be True to Your School

Be True to Your School

1. What was your favorite subject in high school?
Social Studies

2. Do you watch reality shows? Which ones?
Yes, Dancing with the stars

3. What's your favorite all time reality show?
Dancing with the stars? I know!

4. Do you feel "reality" shows are real or are they faked?
I believe they are real.

5. What did you look like when you were a teenager?
What do you mean?

6. Whose advice do you listen to?
Mine? lol

7. How often are you sick?
I think once a year but not all the time. I considered myself a healthy woman.

8. Do you like or dislike change?
No not at all. I like changes sometimes

9. How many times in your life have you had a broken heart?
Maybe 3x but it has nothing to do with relationship.

She's a Beauty

1. Do you consider yourself beautiful?
Yes I do. I believe beauty can be found also inside from the heart not just by appearance.

2. Do you think you have a great sense of humor?
I think so!

3. What is the funniest thing you ever said?
Well in your dreams?

4. What's the funniest thing you ever did?
I can’t remember right now.

5. In a partner, how important are looks?
Not so important but must be clean

6. In a partner, how important is sense of humor?
Not that important to me

7. What's the funniest thing a partner ever said?
Huh! That’s hard

8. What's the funniest thing a partner ever did?
I can’t think of one right now.

9. In a partner, how important is intelligence?
Very important

Hey Jealousy

Saturday 9: Hey Jealousy

1. Tell us a story when you got jealous.
I don’t usually get jealous but if I do I do it silently without a word.

2. What is your least favorite thing about yourself?
Well my being antisocial sometimes.

3. Who do you mess with the most?
I guess hubby?

4. Do you have any special talents? What are they?
My creativity and artistic I guess.

5. If you could have a secret fling that no one would ever find out about, would you?
No I respect myself too much!

6. What's the furthest you've been from home?
Philippines I believe?

7. How many Saturday 9 player's blogs do you typically visit?
Not sure

8. Some great bloggers lose their "mojo" and quit blogging. Could you see that happening to you? I guess not

9. What's the biggest mistake you've made so far this year?
For not asking help sooner.

Let's Go to Bed

1. Has a relationship been effected by how one of you slept?
No

2. What side of the bed do you sleep on?
I used to be in the right side but now I stay on the left side.

3. Do you sleep on your back, side, or stomach?
I sleep on my back and side.

4. Describe the bedding on your bed right now. How does it change with the seasons? Are you particular about your pillows or linens?
I’m using plain color burgundy and same with the sheets. In the spring and summer I use flowery one.

5. When sleeping with someone, do you hog the bed, steal covers, or snore?
I don’t do these things. I don’t know about snore though..

6. What do you wear to bed? If it varies, explain.
Pajamas

7. No matter how much you love someone, would you rather alone?
Sometimes I’d rather be alone especially when I’m pregnant.

8. Tell us about a time when you awoke in bed, saw the person next to you and thought, "Oh, no..." Ah, no comment

9. Tell us about a time when you awoke thinking it was a different day than it was.
Oh I don’t think I thought about it!