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PLEASE HELP THIS BABY

2009-11-18T23:12:00.004+08:00

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My friend Cindy and I went to visit a baby boy named Jeff Andrei Las Pinas. My heart was moved when I saw him… Like Meimei, he too has imperforate anus (read my post if you don’t know what it is). The sad thing about it is little Je-An has congenital heart disease – a hole in his heart and biventricular enlargement. Like Meimei too, Je-An has colostomy, however, he can’t proceed with the 2nd operation (PSARP Surgery) unless his heart goes through an open heart surgery. He has difficulty in breathing – as in gasping for air. At the age of 5 months, he can only consume a maximum of 2 oz every 2-3hrs or else he may experience more difficulty in breathing. Unless his heart is repaired, baby Je-An won’t grow… At 5 months, he is still wearing his new born clothes because he only weighs about 5 – 6lbs. Considered as blue baby, his new born weight was only 4lbs.

Baby Je-an’s family’s livelihood is barely enough to support the daily needs of their family much more to have the resources for the heart surgery which is estimated to cost about PHP 500,000 (approximately $10,500). So I am asking you to join me in helping him live a better life… His mom and grandmother shared to us that Je-an had experienced many times a 50-50 chance of survival, but he has a very strong WILL TO LIVE, let’s give him that chance…

Here are several ways you can help:

1. Pray for Jeff Andrei Las Pinas and his family – they need this everyday

2. Spread the word and ask more people to help. Inform me if you will repost this in your blog or write a note and please ask them to email blogforacause@yahoo.com.

3. Extend financial assistance – any amount will do. Please leave a comment and email me at blogforacause@yahoo.com then I’ll give you the details on how you can send the money.

SHARE YOUR BLESSINGs. Always remember that we are blessed to be a channel of blessing to many.

“He who gives to the poor, lends to the Lord and HE will reward him for what he has done”. – Proverbs 19:17

“He who gives to the poor will lack nothing, but he who closes his eyes to them receives many curses.” - Proverbs 28:27

May the Lord bless you…

SOMETHING NEW IN SHEWRITES. YOUWRITE.

2009-09-28T05:39:00.001+08:00

Yipee… I am finally shifting into a new way of blogging. Instead of limiting SheWrites.YouWrite into a Q & A type of blog, I decided to make SheWrites.YouWrite into a general blog. General in a sense that I can blog whatever I want to blog about… That simply means I’ll have more writeups in the coming days (I HOPE!) (wink) I may even have contests in the days to come so you better come and visit SheWrites.YouWrite as frequent as you can!
I realized that I don’t need several blogsite, I just need to categorize them – Whew! It took me months to finally break free from the Q & A kind of blogging. I got tired of thinking WHAT to ask! ;D At least this time, I can just write write write and you can comment comment and comment! (Yes, I am expecting YOUr comments so please feel free to write what’s on your mind, heart and even belly)
SheWrites.YouWrite the blog for everyone ;o)

KNOW SOMEONE WITH IMPERFORATED ANUS?

2009-05-31T23:38:00.010+08:00

SHE WRITES:

It's been almost 4 months since my last post so allow me to give you an update... I already gave birth to a very pretty baby girl and we call her "Meimei" which mean little sister in Chinese. Everything is well except that she has imperforated anus. As wikipedia puts it:

"An imperforate anus or anal atresia is a birth defect in which the rectum is malformed. Its cause is unknown."

Right now Meimei has colostomy - considered as the first operation. The second operation that will take place sometime in October will be for the "making" of the rectum and the third operation will be the closure of the colostomy after about another 4-6 months. For the duration of about 1 year and 6 months, we (EJ, Meimei and I) will stay here in the Philippines while my husband stays in China (but he'll be coming here from time to time).

I never knew that such a birth defect existed until this happened to me... how about you?

Do you know someone - a relative or a friend - whose daughter or son had / has imperforated anus. Do share their story...

A. Yes, and here's their story...

B. No, it's the first time I heard about it

C. Others (pls. specify)

YOU WRITE:

A. Yes, and here's their story...

B. No, it's the first time I heard about it

C. Others (pls. specify)

ARE YOU AN INITIATOR?

2009-02-05T23:55:00.005+08:00

SHE WRITES:

Hi friends in the blogging world... I miss blogging and reading what you have to share... I'm sorry I haven't been visible for a while and that's because I'm starting up a project and the fact that I'm on my 6th month in my pregnancy, I have to make sure everything should be running this month so that next month, I can dedicate my time preparing for my coming baby. I'm very much excited because as an influencer (my personality type), initiating things or starting up is really one thing I love doing. I am in the Philippines right now with my son while my husband went back to China last February 2. Initiating this project allows me to not focus too much on being lonely - which is all the more why I'm keeping myself really busy. My son is doing well, I enrolled him in one of the preschools here and I'm really glad he likes his new school.

Anyway, as for my blog topic, I'd like to know if you too love initiating, pioneering or starting up things. My husband is a bit passive in starting up but he's the type that really sticks to it until the end. I'm the aggressive one when it comes to starting up something, but I have to admit finishing or sticking 'til the end is such a struggle for me. Well, that makes us good pair right? ;o)

How about you? Are you an initiator?
A. Yes, I love initiating
B. No, I simply want to follow or support those who started something
C. Others (pls. specify)

YOU WRITE:

A. Yes, I love initiating

B. No, I simply want to follow or support those who started something

C. Others (pls. specify)

GO ON OR STOP?

2009-01-12T17:50:00.005+08:00

SHE WRITES:

Last month I underwent a blood test that enabled me to find out if my soon to be born baby has the right number of chromosomes needed for a normal child. On our way home, I asked my husband why I had to go through that test. What if our child has more or less chromosomes needed, is there medical intervention to correct the case? He said NO, it's just for us to consider if we will continue or stop the pregnancy because here in China, abortion is legal. That made me think... I don't believe in abortion and I always believed that a fetus is already human and has the right to live. However, this event shook what I have always believed and made me wonder... What if indeed the child will turn out to have down syndrome or other abnormalities? We have a friend that has a child with down syndrome and heart problem - a hole in her heart I think. Because of that, they've been in and out of the heart center for several times. It's painful hearing him say that in those times he sees his child struggle for survival, he almost prayed for God to let her child rest and take her. Luckily he said, she always survived but everyday, they're on their toes because one more attack and everything might be over.

I believe that life in itself is a miracle... But as a mother, seeing my own flesh and blood suffer so much is the last thing I want to happen. When my son was sick and he had difficulty breathing, I had to stay awake all night just to make sure he is positioned properly. I cannot imagine my friend's feeling seeing his daughter in such a critical condition.

My result came out and it says that my child has the right chromosomes... As a believer, I can rely on God's healing mercies to heal my soon to be born child. My faith will rule so I will go on with my pregnancy BUT the human side of me, the mother more specifically, will always wonder if I should go on or stop the pregnancy, if I knew my child had those conditions. Considering also here in China, they have 1 child policy - if they have more than 1 child, they have to pay several thousands of Yuan to the government as penalty. To them, having a normal child is everything.

How about you? Go on or stop with your or your wife's pregnancy in this case?

YOU WRITE:

A. Go on...
B. Stop...
C. Others (pls. specify)

GO BACK OR STAY?

2009-01-03T21:35:00.012+08:00

SHE WRITES:

I've been gone for several days and haven't really been in the loop for sometime already. That's because my son's cough has been on and off for almost a month, but this week, it was at its peak. I've tried what I know to help him cope with the coldness and dryness of winter, but I think I've fallen short. They say it's normal here for his age to get sick at this time of the year but I don't like it. It makes me worry because he has just recovered from a mild primary complex, which he developed last winter too. His lung is very fragile at this time and frequent attacks of cough and cold might do so much harm.

With this, I am faced with a dilemma... If we go back to the Philippines now, EJ and his papa will have a long time of separation. Several times we've asked him if it's OK that papa will stay in China while we stay in our hometown, his answer had been a consistent, NO IT'S NOT OK. The other day his dad was able to convince him to say "yes" to the separation because they can still talk on the computer and if he needs someone to carry him, his uncle will be there. However if we stay longer here, his health will be compromise .

I haven't posted much or visited your blogs because I am torn...It pains me hearing him catch his breath as he sleeps at night. My sleep has also been compromised and I'm pregnant, I have to make sure I'm well rested for my baby inside. On the other hand, It breaks my heart to think of separation, especially that of EJ and his dad. I'm not sure what this "separation" will do to EJ's emotions... His dad can come home 3-4 next year and probably during summer, we can stay here in China for a couple of months.

I would appreciate your thoughts here...Should we go back to our hometown (separated from each other yet EJ will recover faster) or stay in China (together as a family but EJ's health might suffer)?

A. Go back to our hometown
B. Stay in China
C. OTHERS (pls. specify)

YOU WRITE:

A. Go back to our hometown
B. Stay in China
C. OTHERS (pls. specify)

WHAT'S THE STORY BEHIND YOUR GIFT?

2008-12-27T11:07:00.006+08:00

SHE WRITES:

We're still in the spirit of the gift giving season so this post is about memorable gifts...either gift that you have received or you have given to someone. It could be the most expensive or the cheapest - doesn't matter, as long as when you think of gifts, you remember that particular thing.

For my case, I remember a white dress that "Santa" gave me when I was a child. That was the last Christmas I believed in Santa because my mom made a comment that revealed Santa's identity :o) I can still remember what she said... "How did you manage to get the perfect fit?" then I saw my papa's face turned RED as he silenced my mom but saw me looking at them! hihi... He then just gave me a hug and said "Don't tell your brothers, ok?" I agreed so the following Christmas, I went shopping with him and helped in wrapping the gifts.

How about you? What's the story behind your memorable Christmas gift?
A. The story is...
B. No memorable gift
C. Others (pls. specify)

YOU WRITE:
A. The story is...
B. No memorable gift
C. Others (pls. specify)

HOW WILL YOU CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS?

2008-12-24T10:23:00.006+08:00

SHE WRITES:

As you know, we are here in China and this is not a Christian nation... But that won't stop us from celebrating the season. Tonight we will have a gathering of all the Filipinos here in our place - probably just about 20 people - and we will have exchange gifts and singing since there's a regular Filipino band in that place. Tomorrow we will have our Christmas Party here at home - 7 of us - that is with our friends whom we consider extended family. We have kris kringle and some games that I have planned out. We will just have simple food and celebration but I'm sure it'll turn out wonderful because the bottom line is, we meet, talk and just be together. Although we miss Christmas in the Philippines, we have managed to have a "home away from home" here in China.

Of course, with all the merrymaking, we will always begin with a prayer - thanking God for his goodness and remembering the birth of our Lord Jesus as the reason for this season.

And oh, I won't be blogging much because I will be very busy cooking for friends and family :o) so let me greet you all a BLESSED CHRISTMAS...

How about you? How will you celebrate Christmas?
A. At home
B. With friends
C. Others (pls. specify)

YOU WRITE:

A. At home
B. With friends
C. Others (pls. specify)

EVER BELIEVED IN SANTA?

2008-12-22T19:40:00.005+08:00

SHE WRITES:

Waking up every December 25th was one of the most exciting days of my life when I was 9 years old and younger. I would run to my gifts and open them with big ahhhs and ooohs in disbelief that Santa passed by and gave me (and my siblings) those gifts! When I found out that Mr. Santa was mom and dad, I didn't get disappointed but rather grateful that even if we didn't have much money, there wasn't a Christmas morn where we woke up with no gifts. When my siblings and I were all grown up, I asked my dad why they kept doing that "Santa" thingy even if we were hard up financially. He told me something that made it all the more special... Papa said seeing the JOY in our faces, with those wide eyes as we opened the gifts made their efforts all worth it. So even if he and my mom had to sacrifice paying off the loans they made, he said it was still worth it because nothing compares seeing us happy... Writing this blog make me miss them terribly... sigh...

So now, I pass this on to our son EJ... as I mentioned in my previous post, 2007 was our first Christmas together as a family and it was also the first time he was able to wake up to that Christmas morn with gifts waiting for him. Yes indeed, if you can see his picture on that post, you'll know what I mean when I say there's THAT look :o) Although we call it differently, we tell him papa will turn into a Santa Papa on Christmas day. EJ knows the fat guy with white beard but the glory won't really go to him on Christmas day because our son knows the gifts will come from his papa... Plus of course, we tell him about the birth of Jesus - the reason for this season.

How about you? As a child, ever believed in Santa?

A. Yes, I did
B. No, I didn't
C. Others (pls. specify)

YOU WRITE:

A. Yes, I did
B. No, I didn't
C. Others (pls. specify)

HOW DO YOU HANDLE Mr. or Ms. MOODY?

2008-12-21T11:44:00.007+08:00

SHE WRITES:

Let me start by saying I am definitely not a moody person but I know someone who is and people around her are having a (bit of) hard time because she's so unpredictable. I don't know if it's really true that there are days she "wakes up at the right / wrong side of the bed" because for me, the right / wrong side is up to you :o) Well of course we don't have the same personality type, but it's kinda hard to be on your toes when you're with that person - as what others tell me. Ooops, if you're someone who's been told moody, it would be good to explain what's going on when you're "irregular" :o) And if you've been around one, let's say married to Mr. or Mrs. Moody, then how have you managed to relate with him / her with less conflict? As for me, I bring my own sunshine wherever I go and if Ms. Moody isn't comfortable with that, she can go on with her rainy days and it doesn't bother me or I'm doing my best not to get affected to a point that I'll get sour because of her mood swings :o) So far I've seen that if the sun goes up, the rain seldom stays... But there are times they exist together - weird but manageable :o) It might make others around them a little crazy though, so good luck!

How about you? How do you handle Mr. or Ms. Moody?

A. Ignore
B. Fight fire with fire
C. Others (pls. specify)

YOU WRITE:

A. Ignore
B. Fight fire with fire
C. Others (pls. specify)

HOW OFTEN DO YOU WALK IN THE PARK?

2008-12-19T01:45:00.000+08:00

SHE WRITES:

I like walking in the park, but I seldom have the chance to do it here in China. There are a lot of parks here but I have no one to walk with because my husband works whole day and it's very cold at night, especially now it's winter. BUT when I was in Bacolod (my hometown) my in-laws and I did it about 3-4x each week. It started in 2005 when I was 5 months pregnant with EJ - we walked almost every night - yep, after dinner. The "tradition" went on until EJ came out - that was the same park where we trained him how to walk and run :o) I loved doing it with mama Mary and papa William (my in-laws) and I miss it very much. It's actually one of the things I'm looking forward to next year because I'll stay with them a couple of months before I give birth until probably July next year. We will definitely have those walking in the park thing because EJ likes feeding the fish in the pond and I like bonding with mama and papa while walking :o) After the walk, we end up buying donuts or eating desserts somewhere, hihi...

Oh, just an add-on... In case it was raining, we went to the malls and we walked there :o) Then we end up buying something...whatever that something was! So my mother in law used to say, it's always better to walk in the park... hihi.

How about you? How often do you walk in the park?

A. Daily
B. Not very often
C. Others (pls. specify)

YOU WRITE:

A. Daily
B. Not very often
C. Others (pls. specify)

R U A WORKAHOLIC?

2008-12-18T01:15:00.004+08:00

SHE WRITES:

I know that I used to be workaholic when I was single. Used to work overtime everyday, worked until 12 midnight if there were shipments that were urgent and even 24 hours straight when something went wrong with a very important customer's goods. However, I kinda reduced that stressful life when I got married. But when I started handmade beaded jewelry business while at work, my husband and I would stay up 'til 3am doing them and wake up at 6:30am to go to work... Did that on weekdays and just take a full day sleep on weekends. When I had my son, I decided not to work in a manufacturing environment because it demanded so much time. However, when I started teaching, I did the same thing - stayed up late to study or make my lessons. When I got hooked with Photoshop (editing pictures), I'd stay until 4am doing it. Now that I'm blogging, I think about what topics to post that I sometimes wake up middle of the night thinking about it... I don't know if you call that workaholic or addict... :o) One thing I'm sure - whatever I put my mind and heart into, I will work at it to the point of exhaustion. Does that make me a workaholic or something else??? Oh, but there are times I'm just too lazy to do anything at all...

How about you? Are you a workaholic?

A. Yes I am
B. No I'm not
C. Others (pls. specify)

YOU WRITE:

A. Yes I am
B. No I'm not
C. Others (pls. specify)

WHO INFLUENCED YOU THE MOST?

2008-12-16T21:30:00.006+08:00

SHE WRITES:

I will only deal with one aspect and that is who made the greatest contribution when it comes to my self confidence - I would say my dad. I used to be very shy (people who personally know me will doubt this statement, but really, I was - shy). During parties, I would ask my dad to get my food because I was so shy to go near the table and be seen by a lot of people. However, in one of the parties we attended Papa (how I call my dad) asked me to look at everyone else from a distance and asked me what's the difference with those people getting their food and me hiding on my seat. He asked if I had a nose, ears, eyes and etc. I said YES to all of his questions... Then he pointed out that there's nothing to be ashamed of because I'm no different - I eat what they eat and I have what they have. On and on he went telling me that I have a pretty face and a very nice smile so I shouldn't hide :o) Very simple words but to my innocent mind - it was a lesson I remembered my whole life. Whenever I feel ugly or unsure of myself, I'd think of my dad - that he sees me pretty and that he thinks I'm smart and talented and on and on - then all my insecurities go away.

Now, my husband and some really close friends always tell me I'm shameless :o) I don't know if it's a nice comment or a bad one because it's actually one trait Joey wants our kids to have - unashamed! hihi...

How about you? Who influenced you the most in a certain aspect of your being YOU?

A. Mom and/ Dad
B. A friend
C. Others (pls. specify)

YOU WRITE:

A. Mom and/ Dad
B. A friend
C. Others (pls. specify)

WITH OR WITHOUT SIBLINGS?

2008-12-15T20:13:00.006+08:00

SHE WRITES:
I would like to thank Ares for this topic suggestion :o)

As you can see, I have 5 of them - and i love having them in my life. My brothers gave me love and guidance - there are things I told my brothers and not my parents - like my first broken heart and my first boy friend. My parents were unaware but I cried with my brothers... I love my sister too. I love the fact that she sees me as her role model when it comes to almost everything. We share clothes and we sleep late just talking and talking.

They're all in the Philippines and I'm the only one away from home. I miss spending Dec. 24th with them because we have exchange gifts. So even if I'm here, we're still included in our family Christmas party. We don't spend new years together because 5 of us are already married so we use that time to spend with our partner's families :o) My parents are empty nests so they just choose which family they want to join every new year. I just miss them soooo much...

How about you? Which do you prefer: No siblings, has siblings?

A. No siblings
B. Has siblings
C. Others (pls. specify)

YOU WRITE:

A. No siblings
B. Has siblings
C. Others (pls. specify)

GOT A TITLE FOR THIS?

2008-12-13T10:11:00.008+08:00

SHE WRITES:

I'd like to thank French Fancy for this website that she posted in her blog.

I remember when I was in high school, we had this kind of test in our reading class where the teacher asked us to read an article and at the end, we would have to think of a fitting title for it. Well, that's similar to what what we'll do today, hihi... But don't worry, I won't ask you to read an article, but rather watch a very short and nicely done video. To give you an idea, it's a painting :o) It'll only take a few seconds to load and a few seconds to view so no hassles, click away!

Got a title for THIS VIDEO? Tell us about it...

A. Yes I do...
B. No I don't, I'll just go with the original title (KS)
C. Others (pls. specify)

And to view more of these cards, pls. visit my other blog Anything. Something. Everything.

YOU WRITE:

A. Yes I do..
B. No I don't, I'll go with the original title (KS)
C. Others (pls. specify)

DO YOU LIKE YOUR NAME?

2008-12-12T11:12:00.000+08:00

SHE WRITES:

Yes I do - I like all my names. My real name is Elizabeth Rose, my nickname is Maricar and my Chinese name is Meili. Different groups call me differently - my classmates call me by my real name; my family, relatives, church and workmates call me by my nickname; and in the blogging world and to some Chinese friends I use my Chinese name (because they can't pronounce my other names). However, I have friends who literally despise the sound of their real names so they came up with another one for people around to use when referring to them and the only time they use their real names is when they need to sign legal papers or documents. I also came across this site What Not to Name Your Baby and the blogger lists down some of the unheard names - at least for me. Reading his blog made me smile but it also made me wonder how people feel about their names - in other parts of the globe.

I like checking out what names mean so for my son, we named him ELISHA JOEY (Elisha means double portion, a prophet in the Bible + Joey his father's name meaning he will enlarge). In the olden times they believe your name has so much to do with your destiny. Hopefully my son will like it when he's old enough to understand his name... Just in case he won't, he can always introduce himself as EJ... hihi.

How about you? Do you like your name?
A. Yes, I like my name
B. No, I dislike my name
C. Others (pls. specify)

YOU WRITE:

A. Yes, I like my name
B. No, I dislike my name
C. Others (pls. specify)

SHOULD WE COMMENT ON THE COMMENT?

2008-12-11T12:31:00.001+08:00

SHE WRITES:

Yesterday was the 30th day of shewrites, and for those 30 days, I've been wondering if I should comment on the comments of those who commented on my blog :o) I've visited around some of your blogs and I've seen 3 kinds of bloggers and I don't know which one is best:

Type A: comments 100% on those who comment. If she gets 5 comments from the readers, she has another 5 comments to either say thanks or whatsoever. So if I get 50 comments from the readers, I'll have to make another 50 to address all of them in my post... which will give me no time to visit and comment on other's posts...

Type B: doesn't comment at all... for the past I belong here. I don't comment on my posts, but I do visit your blogs and post comments there. But there are some of you who ask questions on my posts and I want to answer them, but sometimes I forget the answer the moment I visit your blog and comment on your post.

Type C: comments only on some of the comments, particularly those who ask questions. But I wonder if it offends those unacknowledged comments. Like if I get 18 comments, I comment on let's say 5 people - will it leave the other 13 hurt because it seemed like I didn't acknowledge their responses?

So to make it safe on everyone, I don't usually post comments on my blog's post as reaction to my readers comments... Although I really would like to do so because it appears to be like a discussion also and interactive. But afraid that if I don't do it on 100% of the comments, I might offend someone... So help me out fellow bloggers :o)

Should we comment on the comment?
A. Yes (like type A? or C?)
B. No like type B
C. Others (pls. specify)

Oh, and if you're the commenter on my post, do you usually comeback to see if I reacted on your comments?

YOU WRITE:

A. Yes (like type A or C?)
B. No like type A
C. Others (pls. specify)

IS GROWING OLD A GOOD THING OR A BAD ONE?

2008-12-10T17:10:00.001+08:00

taken Dec. 10, 2007(taken Dec. 10, 2008) Surely, growing old is one of the best things in life :o)

SHE WRITES:

Oh well, I'm writing this post because it's actually my birthday today, hihi :o) While chatting with my friends and relatives as I thanked them for their greeting, I tell them, "it's so good to be 18 again"... To me that was just my way of having a fun conversation. However, someone commented that he doesn't understand while people keep denying their age. Hmmm...

I'm actually not denying my age, I'm 31 incase you're wondering... And for me, I just take it that I'm a year older than last year and compared to being 30, I think there's no difference except for the fact that on my birthday last year, I was sexy while now, I have a swollen belly :o) but with someone really precious inside. Although I wouldn't call it "Growing Old", maturing is a good thing because I gain wisdom as I age. I'm growing up I should say... But I don't know how long I'll like "maturing" :o) I read that "Beauty when you're young is because of your youth, but beauty after 40 is the TRUE beauty of a woman." So I'm actually curious how I'd be at that age... But I always dream and work on GROWING OLD GRACEFULLY and STAYING YOUNG AT HEART :o)

How about you? Is growing old a good thing or a bad one?

A. It's definitely a good thing
B. It's obviously not good
C. Others (pls. specify)

YOU WRITE:

A. It's definitely a good thing
B. It's obviously not good
C. Others (pls. specify)

R U A HEALTH BUFF?

2008-12-09T17:08:00.000+08:00

SHE WRITES:

I actually don't know how to answer this question :o) I think I'm just 50-50. I do take supplements and surely spend a lot of money for this, I do like reading about healthy eating and stuff , I do drink plenty of water and I do use Olive Oil for my husband's food (only for him, Canola Oil for me and my son) as it is very expensive here in China. However, I don't really count the calories of my food intake, I don't like vegetables although I eat a few kinds and I don't forbid my son from enjoying french fries and burgers but I limit it to once a week only. My weakness is my sweet teeth - yes, I just don't have sweet tooth, I have TEETH!!! I love chocolates, cakes and ice cream. Not really that I crave for them, but when they're around, I just have to have some :o) So I guess I'm a 50-50? hihi... Not even sure about that!

How about you? R U a health buff?

A. Yes I am...
B. No, I'm not
C. Others (pls. specify)

YOU WRITE:

A. Yes I am...
B. No, I'm not
C. Others (pls. specify)

WHAT'S YOUR TYPICAL DAY LIKE?

2008-12-08T16:12:00.003+08:00

SHE WRITES:

I'd like to thank Lee for this topic suggestion :o) Guess he, like me, wants to find out what each of us are doing...So here's mine.

My weekends are the busiest days of my week because both my husband and my son are at home - no work and no class. We usually wake up later than usual, eat lunch at home and take a nap after that. Grocery day is Saturday and on Sunday, we have home church after lunch and anything goes after that.

I work part time on weekdays...I teach English in a Manufacturing firm and my students are the supervisors, managers and the general managers of TDG. There are times they're crazy busy so our class gets cancelled :o) But if I do work, I only work 2-4 hours each day... This job is really a blessing because it allows me to earn but at the same time, prioritize my family. If my son is sick, like right now, I can just tell them I can't have the class this week 'cos I need to take care of my son.

My days are very flexible and I like it that way... I earn but not at the expense of sacrificing my family.

How about you? What's your typical day like?

A. Weekdays
B. Weekends
C. Others (pls. specify)

YOU WRITE:

A. Weekdays
B. Weekends
C. Others (pls. specify)

STINGY OR THRIFTY?

2008-12-07T05:24:00.000+08:00

SHE WRITES:

I'm often confused what's the difference between a stingy person and a thrifty one. I don't know what's the line that separated the 2 kinds of persons. I'll give you a case and from there, you tell me why you say it's being thrifty or why it's being stingy.

Person A is pregnant and all her pants are too tight on the waistline because of her bulging tummy but she decides not to buy new ones thinking that after her pregnancy, she won't be able to use her clothes that often. So what she does is simply wear it, open the button and zipper (to prevent it from falling she uses a belt), and wears long blouses to hide that unpleasant look :o)
Stingy or Thrifty?

Person B was very, very hungry. She went to an eatery and found out that the food costs 5 times the food in the restaurant near her house. However, from where she was and where the restaurant was would take about 20 minutes travel and she was already having a headache due to hungry. But because she's thrifty or stingy, she decided to travel 20 minutes and ate at that place where the food was cheaper. She had a good meal but almost fainted when she had her meal.

Help me out here guys...

A. Is Person A thrifty or stingy? Why?
B. Is Person B thrifty or stingy? Why?
C. Others (pls. specify)

YOU WRITE:

A. Is Person A thrifty or stingy? Why?
B. Is Person B thrifty or stingy? Why?
C. Others (pls. specify)

WHAT MOVIES MADE A GREAT IMPACT IN YOUR LIFE?

2008-12-05T10:13:00.007+08:00

SHE WRITES:

I like watching movies with my family and friends, but not alone. It doesn't matter if we're at home sitting in front of a TV set, in the computer or in the movie houses. But the movies that I especially like are the ones that has lasting lessons. Here are 3 of the many that impacted my life:

1. PAY IT FORWARD where it taught me that when someone does something good to you, don't pay them back - pay the good deed forward. very inspiring...good movie for kids

2. THE KID because it talks about who we are now is because of an experience in the past. But sometimes we try so hard to forget the past not realizing it shaped so much of who we are today...good movie for grown-ups!

3. FACING THE GIANTS - it's about not giving up, not losing hope and daring to trust God to do the impossible...good for all ages :o)

Can you name a few movies that impacted your life? Doesn't matter if it's an old movie as long as it has an all-time message... I'll find ways to watch online and download :o)

A. Religious

B. Drama

C. Others (pls. specify)

YOU WRITE:

A. Religious
B. Drama
C. Others (pls. specify)

DO YOU SLEEP THROUGH THE NIGHT?

2008-12-04T10:08:00.000+08:00

SHE WRITES:

By sleeping through the night I mean - undisturbed. I envy my husband when it comes to sleeping. He doesn't have problems falling asleep and sleeping through the night. There are times I wake him up due to some favors middle of the night like getting a warm water for my son to drink, the moment it's done, in a split second, he's snoring again! I however can't remember when I slept through soundly :-( 50% of the time I wake up because of my son crawling to our bed but the other 50% is because I had to pee, drink water or had a dream. Problem is, when I wake up, it'll take me 30 minutes at least to sleep again because my mind gets active. In fact, time now is 2:28am (but will schedule this for posting at a later time). I fell asleep at 9:00pm 'cos I wasn't feeling well, then BOOM! I woke up at 12:30am - peed, ate (got really hungry, u know, pregnant!), gave my son his medicine and now, writing this post! Tried going back to sleep but can't...

They say that as you grow older, your body requires less time for sleeping...But I refuse to admit that, I don't think I'm old... Am I? hihi :o) They also said drinking milk before bedtime helps, did that...But fresh milk increases the production of phlegm and it sure woke me up more!

How about you? Do you sleep through the night?
A. Yes I do (teach me how!)
B. No I don't (we're on the same boat!)
C. Others (pls. specify)

YOU WRITE:

A. Yes I do (teach me how!)
B. No I don't (we're on the same boat!)
C. Others (pls. specify)

WHO WILL YOU INVITE and WHY?

2008-12-03T09:22:00.000+08:00

SHE WRITES:

I would like to thank Jenners for this topic suggestion. Here's what she wrote:

"how about if you could invite any famous people (living or dead) to a dinner party, who would you invite and why?"

It's a party so I'll invite famous singers and dancers to entertain my guests with their talents. To name a few - JLo, Mariah C., Beyonce, Elvis Presley (yep!), Connie Talbot (the cute little girl from British got talent - my son likes her), Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Gary Valenciano (famous Filipino singer and dancer) and whoever wants to join and respond to my invitation... Oh, including Jacky Chan! yes - did u know that he can sing and that here in China he's a known singer? Check out the Olympics video, he's there singing! It will be a party of every race and every nation... And of course, those who'll comment on this post will be invited too, so don't miss this party ok?! :o) hihi...

How about you? Who will you invite and why?
A. Entertainers
B. World Leaders
C. Others (pls. specify)

YOU WRITE:

A. Entertainers
B. World Leaders
C. Others (pls. specify)

ARE YOU LEFT HANDED OR RIGHT HANDED?

2008-12-02T10:00:00.001+08:00

SHE WRITES:

I understand that yesterday's post was so heavy so let's have something light this time :o)
Here it goes...

I think my mom is talented - she writes with her left hand but eats with her right hand. My father-in-law is the same. One hand for this, the other for that. However, all my life I've been a right-handed person. Not so sure if I can still shift, hihi. My left is just a faithful assistant. Majority of the people on this planet are right-handed. In fact, in the manufacturing environment, our work instructions are designed for right handed people. So applying as a worker in this is a bit of a challenge and they really have to adjust because the work flow and the lay-outs are for the right handed. In the history of table manners, I read where it was considered bad manners to use your left hand to put food in your mouth.

Surprisingly, I came across this site designed for left handed people. It has this quote and it made me smile:

"If the left side of your brain controls the right side of your body, and the right side of your brain controls the left side of your body, then left-handed people must be the only ones in their right minds."
~ W.C. Fields

How about you? Are you left or right handed? It would be nice if you can share your advantages and challenges :o)

A. Right handed
B. Left handed
C. Both

YOU WRITE:

A. Right handed
B. Left handed
C. Both

IS THERE SUCH A THING AS A RIGHTEOUS KILL?

2008-12-01T09:23:00.002+08:00

SHE WRITES:

Several nights ago my hubby and I watched a movie entitled RIGHTEOUS KILL (stars: Deniro and Pacino). They're detectives and partners in the NYPD for 30 years. However, there came a time when they put judgement in their own hands. Cases that have been dismissed because the accused either had money or influence was not valid for them. So if they find the accused guilty, even if the court says he's not, they either plant evidence and have them imprisoned or the worst, killed them. They call it a righteous kill because they don't want those bad people to have more victims. In effect, by killing those "evil men" they do society a great service...

In real life, picture this: a burglar breaks into your house, takes your child, your wife, your husband or your parent as hostage and will actually kill him or her. Let's say you only have 2 choices at hand: Kill the robber OR have your loved one get killed. This is a tough situation for me and I would say I may not be able to think straight when that situation arises. As a human, my first instict is survival...As a believer, the Bible says DO NOT MURDER. I am leaning towards kill the criminal because as a mother, I would give my life for my son. The law of the land will consider it self defense and I probably won't go to prison for it. But will it be considered a RIGHTEOUS KILL?

What do you think? Is there such as thing as a RIGHTEOUS KILL?

A. Yes, there is
B. No, there isn't
C. Others (pls. specify)

YOU WRITE:

A. Yes, there is
B. No, there isn't
C. Others (pls. specify)

DO YOU HAVE A SCAR?

2008-11-29T10:43:00.010+08:00

SHE WRITES:

June 9, 2000 I called my mom and dad and told them 2 things:
1. Happy Anniversary!!! - mom's reaction: "Thank you! Later your dad & I will have a date"
2. I'm at the hospital and in a little while I'll have my operation - appendectomy :-) - mom's reaction: "Oh my! I have to go there, who will take care of you "...on and on and on. hihi... She was a bit hysterical.

Maybe for some it's not a major thing, but for someone like me who's always been her mother's little girl (until now actually) and my first time miles away from home with no relatives at all - that was such a big thing for my mom. This explains why she was hysterical :-)

Well, that's my scar... I requested for a bikini cut during my operation because I wanted to wear bikini for my honeymoon not exposing the scar! And so I did! hihi...

Oh, if you're wondering who took care of me after the operation? It was my boyfriend (my husband now), my manager and some workmates. They took turns in taking a leave off work to be there at the hospital for me. My operation may not have been a pleasant incident but it brought memories & people I'll never forget...and will be always be grateful they were there.

How about you? Do you have a scar? Do share your story...

A. YES, I do
B. NO, I don't
C. Others (pls. specify)

YOU WRITE:

A. YES, I do
B. NO, I don't
C. Others (pls. specify)

WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE HOLIDAY MEMORY?

2008-11-28T11:00:00.001+08:00

SHE WRITES:

I'd like to thank Henry the Dog for this topic suggestion. Oh... WELCOME BACK!!! Thanks for catching up on my previous posts =) Very much appreciated.

For my case, I've actually got lots but I'll share the recent one. December 25, 2007...It was our first Christmas as a family together and we celebrated it here in China. We spent 2 Christmases away from each other. Joey was alone in China (there's no Christmas holiday here so he had to work on Christmas day) while EJ and I were in the Philippines celebrating with our relatives. Last year however, EJ and I joined him here... Joey took a leave from work so we can surprise EJ with early morning Christmas gifts. We didn't give him so much but looking at his face while opening his presents made us feel he was the happiest kid alive! We also celebrated our first new year together =) and on and on...

How about you? What's your favorite holiday memory?

A. Thanksgiving
B. Christmas
C. Others (pls. specify)

YOU WRITE:

A. Thanksgiving
B. Christmas
C. Others (pls. specify)

DOES AGE MATTER?

2008-11-27T09:34:00.005+08:00

SHE WRITES:

In the context of a romantic relationship, I wonder if age really does matter. My sister's boyfriend is 8 years older than she is. A friend's parents have 11 years gap - the male being the older one. There's a famous actress living in (soon to be married) with a famous actor in our country and the male is almost twice the woman's age. In my mother's office however, there's a different case - the woman was 45 and the guy was 28 when they got married. These relationships I've mentioned are going strong. =)

Most of the time, if the male is older, not much objection is heard. However, if it's the female that's older, the town seems to talk about it. Although one reason I know is because women mature physically ahead of men due to the stress or trauma (for some) in giving birth. But women mature emotionally and mentally ahead of men, that's why we celebrate our debut at 18 and men at 21. My father used to tell my brothers to marry someone at least 3 years younger than they were. That was my father-in-law's advice to my husband too by the way, hihi... My hubby is 3 months older than I am :-)

To what extent does age matter? Or does it even matter?

A. Yes it does
B. No it doesn't
C. Others (pls. specify)

YOU WRITE:

A. Yes it does
B. No it doesn't
C. Others (pls. specify)

WHAT IS YOUR ETHNIC BACKGROUND?

2008-11-26T11:09:00.005+08:00

SHE WRITES:

Hmm.. this is a little bit of history about us =) but no family trees pls...hihi.

Well, I am a mixture of 2 continents - 50% Spanish and 50% Filipino. Both my grandfathers were from Spain. They were the "hacienderos" (plantation owners) who chose to live in the Philippines, got married to Filipinas and built their families. Although they say there's no 100% Filipino because of the years and years of influence from the different colonizers. We have relatives that are also Chinese carrying the family name "TING" so probably I also have a little Chinese in my blood. But to make things simple, I just say I'm 50-50 :-) I've always dreamed of going to Spain, especially in Salamanca, because that's where my grandfather's relatives are. Hopefully someday, it'll come true so I'll get to see the other part of my world...

How about you? What's your ethnic background?
A. 100% ___
B. Mixture of ___
C. Others (pls. specify)

YOU WRITE:

A. 100% ___
B. Mixture of ___
C. Others (pls. specify)

WOULD YOU RATHER HAVE A FRIEND THAT'S FUNNY OR LOYAL?

2008-11-25T10:44:00.003+08:00

SHE WRITES:

I'd like to thank a fellow blogger named t for constributing her thoughts...
"a question that my family once discussed around the dinner table: would you rather have a friend who is funny or loyal? obviously, a blend of both is probably what you find in most good friends, but assuming you had to choose one or the other, which would it be?"

If just one, I would choose someone who's loyal. I think I'm funny enough =) so I'll just make sure I'll get to influence her, hihi. I think a loyal friend may not be funny, but i sure hope not boring. Not being funny doesn't mean boring right? =0

How about you? Would you rather have a friend who is funny or loyal?
A. Funny
B. Loyal
C. Others (pls. specify.) - pls. remember you cannot have both

YOU WRITE:

A. Funny
B. Loyal
C. Others (pls. specify.) - pls. remember you cannot have both

IS IT APPROPRIATE TO TALK ABOUT DEATH?

2008-11-24T10:27:00.005+08:00

SHE WRITES:

Last week, my husband and our friends got to chat about insurances. It then lead to the topic that his sister's husband ensured himself a great amount of money to make sure incase he leaves earth someday, his wife and daughter won't live penny less. He told that they (his sister and her hubby) have plans already - like if he dies, she'll get the money, pay all the debt, sell their business so she and the kid can just live with the interest of the money from the bank. Our friend's sister is a fulltime homemaker and the moment her husband goes, she will absolutely be crippled when it comes to handling the business because her hubby does everything. Another sister of his who's actually single but earns a significant amount in an MLM has already written somewhat like a transfer of finances - distributing her income to her siblings - incase she gets to heaven ahead of them. I think this is a healthy conversation - I mean, preparing for that "day" - because we truly never know when our time on earth is due. I believe people who love me will have trouble emotionally and physically living without me by their side, so I don't want to burden them some more by not preparing for the things they need to survive. My husband is the main provider of our family and we share the same view. However, I do understand that not everyone is comfortable talking about these things.

How about you? Do you think it's appropriate to talk about death in terms of preparing for it?

A. Yes, it's inappropriate
B. No, it's OK to talk
C. Others (pls. specify)

YOU WRITE:

A. Yes, it's inappropriate
B. No, it's OK to talk
C. Others (pls. specify)

DID YOU / WILL YOU MARRY YOUR BEST FRIEND?

2008-11-22T11:21:00.005+08:00

SHE WRITES:

My brother fell inlove with his best friend back when he was in his teens, but he never had the chance to tell her how he felt, up to this day. The reason? He was afraid of losing the friendship because he feared the thought: "What if she didn't have the same feelings for me? Then I would lose her forever..." So he never tried, not then, not ever. One of my girl friends almost lost her sanity when her best friend of 10 years got married to his girlfriend of several months. She thought it wasn't fair. Sounds like My Best Friend's Wedding movie huh? But it's true...However, I married my best friend. It was tough at the beginning, the transition from being best friends to lovers, but it was wonderful having to marry someone you know so well and who knows me really deep too. Our personalities are different - he's patient and I'm impatient, he probably uses only 10,000 words a day while I use 100,000 =) and he's a bit passive while I'm active. Oh, our cultures are different too - he's Chinese and I'm Filipina. In our differences, we compliment each other's strengths and weaknesses. But we share the same faith and calling which are, for me, very important.

How about you? If you're already married, did you marry your best bud? If you're still single, do you think it would be wise to marry your best friend?

A. Yes, marry best friend
B. No, marry someone else
C. Others (pls. specify)

YOU WRITE:
A. Yes, marry best friend

B. No, marry someone else

C. Others (pls. specify)

DO YOU LIKE WINTER?

2008-11-21T12:42:00.007+08:00

SHE WRITES:

I'll go straight to the point, I dread winter =( It's too cold for me. Taking a bath / shower is a struggle, really! And to think of the time we use putting on tons of lotion and moisturizers to keep our skin hydrated. The layers of clothes we have to consider putting on myself and my son. I don't know if it's because I was raised in a country (The Philippines) with no winter feeling at all, or it's really a dreaded season by most people. My son and I got sick because I think our bodies are adjusting to the super dry and extremely cold season. But to be fair to this time of the year, I'll write 2 things I like in winter:

1. the SNOW - last winter was our first time to experience snow and I admit it was FUN playing with my husband, my baby and my friend Cathy. But because of my ignorance, I had a terrible frost bite all over my feet...oh my it was painful!

2. foods last longer than their expiration date - of course, it's like we're all inside the refrigerator...grr... I often tell friends: "At least I get to relate to how the fish and chicken feel when we place them in the freezer!"

Anyway, how about you? Do you like winter? If you do, maybe you can suggest something to help me like it the way you do! Who knows... I may like it sooooommmmeeeday! =D

YOU WRITE:
A. Yes, I like winter (suggestions pls.)
B. No, I don't like winter
C. Others (pls. specify)

LOYALTY TO YOUR FRIEND OR COUNTRY?

2008-11-20T10:15:00.001+08:00

SHE WRITES:

Two weeks ago, my husband and I watched The Unit on DVD. If you're familiar with The Unit, these group of men and their wives are loyal to their country and they answer to the President directly. The last episode we saw had an interesting question that kept me wondering: If you were to choose between loyalty to your friend and your country, which will you choose? You can't choose both because your life long friend is suspected to be doing an illegal thing which is subject to lifetime imprisonment. Or your best friend who happens to be a politician, squanders the public's money for his personal gains...I treasure friendships so much but I am also for standing for what's right... I will try my best to convince my friend to turn away from his illegal activities, but if he won't =( I don't know if I will be able to afford seeing that life long friend in jail for the rest of his life, leaving his wife and his kids...

How about you? Will you choose...
A. Loyalty to friend
B. Loyalty to country
C. Others (pls. specify)

YOU WRITE:

A. Loyalty to friend

B. Loyalty to country

C. Others (pls. specify)

DO YOU WANT TO GET RICH?

2008-11-19T09:01:00.003+08:00

SHE WRITES:

Ooops, this is not a scam. I'm not here to promote a get rich quick concept. I simply just want to know if you want to or not =D Most people would probably say yes, but I know someone who doesn't want to. She actually came from a wealthy family but she blames her family's wealth for the chaos in their household. Her brothers go their separate ways because each one has a car, her parents go their separate ways as well because they're too busy doing their thing and she's left all alone at home most of the time. This topic was raised in one of our discussions and she said that someday, when she has her own family, she wouldn't want to get rich... Inspite this story, I want to get rich. I want to help my parents pay off their debt, I want all my children, nieces and nephews to go to school, and I want to help pastors live a better life. I love to give and if I have more, I belive I can give a whole lot more than what I'm giving now... A friend once told us if he were rich, he would buy an airplane for the church so that missionaries don't have to worry where to get the money to pay for their tickets.

How about you? Do you want to get rich?

A. Yes, because...
B. No, because...
C. Others (pls. specify)

YOU WRITE:

A. Yes, because...

B. No, because...

C. Others (pls. specify)

WHERE DO YOU PLACE YOUR COMPUTER?

2008-11-18T10:17:00.004+08:00

SHE WRITES:

My sister-in-law poshpost suggested this topic because I think her computer is situated in a weird location - dining area. hihi... But she said she likes it there because her room is really hot. She just likes it there =D As for me, my computer is in my bedroom. I have a desktop with a 19" monitor so there are times my husband and I watch movies in the comforts of our room. There are nights we download stuff from the net and we leave it running overnight. But sometimes in the middle of the night, my husband wakes up to check if the downloading's done. If it is, he turns the computer off and goes back to sleep - that way we don't waste electricity. =D

How about you? Where do you place your computer?

A. Bedroom
B. Study room
C. others (pls. specify)

YOU WRITE:

A. Bedroom

B. Study room

C. others (pls. specify)

DO YOU HAVE TOPICS YOU WANT US TO DISCUSS?

2008-11-17T15:32:00.006+08:00

SHE WRITES:

Today, my blog is 7 days old and I just want to take this time to say THANK YOU to all of you for the warm welcome you've given me. As a new blogger, it is so encouraging to read your thoughts and see you following my blog. You bet I've learned a lot and not a day passed that I haven't shared your responses with my husband =D Unfortunately he didn't agree that my son's brain is like mine, hihi. I also learned that in the Philippines, we use the term "let's take a bath" but for most of you, you say shower - so I guess this brought confusion to some - sorry for that. I was also able to help a friend start his own blog and he's very happy with blogging too. This past week was truly wonderful and I hope I can gain more friends through blogging.

Thank you for your support. Should there be topics you want me to blog about, you can freely suggest them. This blog is for everyone's enjoyment - nothing to do with judging what's right or what's wrong as your comments shall be treated as opinions.

Do you have topics you want us to discuss in this blog? Or are there topics you DON'T want to discuss?

YOU WRITE:
A. I suggest we talk about...

B. I suggest we don't talk about...

C. Others (pls. specify)

DOES THE FIRST BORN LOOK LIKE MOM OR DAD?

2008-11-16T10:36:00.006+08:00

SHE WRITES:

I've read once in an article that most first borns have the looks of their father, but the brain of their mothers...hmm... But I don't know if this is true or false. I'm not really sure if our eldest brother looks like our mom or dad. My son (Elisha Joey) looks more like his dad as what most people say. As to the brain, my son is very smart so I can accept that his brain is more like mine (just don't tell his dad ok? hihi). My brother in law looks more like my mother in law's dad. My sister in law looks like her dad. This leaves me wondering if first borns around the globe look more like mom or dad. =)

How about in your family? Does the first born look like mom or dad? Wheter single or married, I believe there's a first born in your family =D

YOU WRITE:
A. looks like mom

B. looks like dad

C. Others (pls. specify)

CAN WE EXCHANGE LINKS?

2008-11-15T09:33:00.005+08:00

SHE WRITES:

Hi there. I've been on this blogging sphere (SHE WRITES. YOU WRITE) for about 5 days and I am very grateful for your welcome through viewing, commenting and following my posts. I have come to feel that you have been part of my blogging world and I have been in yours. So why not introduce each other to our cirlce of bloggers? I'm thinking of having exchange links with you and I hope you'll like the idea. On the right corner of my site, you can see a LINKS LINKS LINKS portion. That's where I plan to place your site if you agree to this proposal. I think it would be good for all of us - it's like my viewers will have the chance of knowing you and yours knowing me. It's a WIN-WIN arrangement =D

What do you think?

YOU WRITE:
A. Yes, let's exchange links (pls. specify the site you want to link, if none, I'll assume you want me to link your profile)

B. Nope, I don't have an existing blog yet

C. Others (pls. specify)

R U FOR CONVENIENCE OR PRACTICALITY?

2008-11-14T11:28:00.004+08:00

SHE WRITES:

There are 2 kinds of train going to Shanghai from our place, the fast train and the regular train. The regular train takes an hour, people inside are smoking, very crowded but costs only 13RMB (about US$2). The fast train however takes 45 minutes, people are not smoking, not so crowded as each one has a reserved seat but cost 35RMB (approximately US$5). My husband prefers the regular train because the time difference is not that big and he's more concerned of the cost. So that qualifies him for the practicality side. On the other hand, my friend Cathy prefers the fast train because it's more convenient - she can sit well and it's really clean. There was even a time that she paid for our ticket just so we all ride the fast train and not the regular train. I'm more of an in-between person. Sometimes I'm practical but other times, it makes sense choosing convenience.

How about you? Are you for convenience or practicality?

YOU WRITE: (please read comments portion for the FULL version of the comments posted)

A. convenience
garbo: I am a flexible person.But if I were to choose, I'd rather go for convenience. I belive that things around us were invented and improved to make life more convenient.
onchie: I would prefer convenience in this situation. I think the pros outweighed the cons. As a non-smoker, I would rather pay more, than sacrifice my health.

B. practicality

C. others (pls. specify)
lee: I'm a mix, too. I decide on a case by case basis.

ARE YOU A NIGHT OR A DAY PERSON?

2008-11-13T10:50:00.005+08:00

SHE WRITES:

My mother-in-law used to tell me that instead of staying up late at night and waking up late the next day, I should sleep early and wake up early. Staying up late at night (or until early morning) isn't a problem for me but waking up early is a real struggle, especially if it's cold or raining! I also like working at night because I think it's more peaceful so I can focus on what I'm doing more. Although I've read that it's healthy to sleep early or at least before 11pm, it's still something I have to force myself to do. Even if I can function well during the day, I still believe I am a night person because of the reasons i stated =D.

How about you? Are you a night or day person?
A. night
B. day
C. others (pls. specify)

YOU WRITE: (please read comments portion for the FULL version of the comments posted)

A. night
mary: I have always been a night person. I can work late into the night...I do most of my work at night as I can focus better when my kids are asleep.I've enjoyed your blog very much.
ramon: Waking up each morning has been easy for me...However, getting up had always been such a task. I close my eyes for a moment and then, ta da! i had slept again! I guess that makes me a night person.
ha.ha.wait.what?: I'm probably more of a night person than a morning person. I hate to wake up in the mornings. I hit my snooze button on my alarm literally like 20-30 times.
reedwrites: I am definitely a night owl. If I didn't have to get up in the morning I would stay up until the morning LOL.Nice blog by the way!
Kathryn: I was once a night person . . . now, by necessity I've had to be a day person. But, I suppose if it were up to me, I'd be a night person.
Every Photo Tells A Story: Night, all the way :)Unless, I have really great plans for the day, then I can get my self going really early.

B. day
lee: Without a doubt, a morning person. Once I wake up and start thinking, that is it. I have to get up. In the evening I start shutting down by 11pm. Sometimes earlier.
meggie: I am an early morning person. I used to be the opposite when I was younger, but now, I love the peace of the early morning.

C. others (pls. specify)
jenners: C. I've found that I am really at my best from about 10:00 am until about 1:00 pm. I am neither a day or night person--I'm a midday person...In reading this, I'm beginning to think I might have a sleep disorder!!!
posh post: Mine would be C.sometimes i am really revved up in the morning. sometimes in the afternoon going into the evening.
henry the dog: I sleep alot of the time but mum and Uncle Hugh normally go to bed about 10pm. I think she's a mid-morning person. That's usually when she starts to come out of her 'zombie' mode - after her millionth cup of coffee.
philip: When I was a bit younger (winking)...I was a night person. Somebody who doesn't miss partying and socializing.But when I grew a little older (smirking)...I think I'd better get a longer rest at night time.:)
amy: Well, I'm a morning person and a night person, but not a middle of the day person...I am pretty productive in the morning...I generally don't go to bed until after midnight.
lynn: I'm a "revolving door" when it comes to sleep. On some nights I'm in bed by seven...Then, on other nights, I'm a night owl and up poking around till ten or eleven...I'm usually awake by six so I can spend a little time with my family before they dash out the door.
mrs.h: I would say I'm both. I love mornings but I really like the quiet stillness of the night too. I'm far more creative at night though.
why: C. I am both. A day person during the week, when I am forced to wake up early for work. A night person on the weekends.

WHEN IS THE BEST TIME TO TAKE A BATH?

2008-11-12T07:30:00.007+08:00

SHE WRITES:

When I was in the Philippines, I took a bath anytime I wanted or needed one. It didn't matter if the sun was up or down. All that mattered was if I think I needed one, I'll just go ahead and take a bath. When I was pregnant, I even took a bath 3 times a day in the summer!

When I came to China last year, I learned that most (if not all) Chinese takes a bath at night. When they wake up the next morning, they just brush their teeth, wash their face and rush through the day. Most Filipinos however take a bath in the morning but before we retire at night, we have half baths (washing the body but not the hair). This difference raised an argument between my husband and his co-worker... Our Chinese friends think bath time at night is BEST so they can have a good night sleep. My husband and I think the BEST time to take a bath is in the morning so you can have a fresh start.

How about you? When do you think is the BEST time to take a bath?
A. at night
B. in the morning
C. others (pls. specify)

YOU WRITE: (please read comments portion for the FULL version of the comments posted)

A. at night
brooke: I prefer the evening and the fresh scent of my lotion follows me to my bed and let's me sleep better. PLUS I am not a morning person. ;)
jenners: A - At night. I took your question very literally--a bath in a tub vs. a shower. I rarely take baths (I usually clean via the quicker and more efficient shower in the mornings) but when I do, it is a full-blown production with bubbles, music, candles, a good book/magazine and my little bath pillow.
don: I like to take baths at night, so I can just relax and soak away stress. The morning feels too rushed to take a bath, so I take a shower in the morning.
jada's gigi: I like nighttime baths. I like ending the day with a relaxig shower just before bed. I like to feel all clean when I crawl between my sheets.
saija: i usually shower at night ... after a day of doing, i like to go to sleep showered ... and i don't like water on me in the mornings (plus in a cold country - it seems that much colder to shower in the morning!) ...
ha.ha.wait.what?: I take my shower at night, so I can do the long process of drying and straightening my hair. (That way I don't have to get up early in the morning to do it.)
every photo tells a story: I like to take a long, hot bath at night when I can wind down for bed.Very relaxing and soothing.

B. in the morning
poshpost: for me, it is in the morning. i can't go out or start work without taking a bath. i just take a bath as needed throughout the day, but a morning bath is a must for me. :D
meggie: We always shower in the morning, to begin our day. If it has been a hot day, we also shower in the evening, so we are refreshed to sleep.Any time is OK!@

C. others (pls. specify)
nancy: What an interesting question.. I think it depends on what you do all day...It all depends.
mary: I take a bath in the mornings because it helps me to wake up and to feel fresh. I give my boys a bath at night because it helps them to sleep better.
marriage markers: i take a bath in the morning, sometimes in the afternoon, and then in the evening, before hitting the sack. i don't like going to bed without washing off the day's dirt and grime. lol
flowers: i take a bath throughout the day, sometimes up to 5 times, especially when it is really hot. where i stay, the place is really hot, so i sweat a lot. so i just hit the shower whenever i feel the need to cool off.
henry the dog: Never. My mum never baths me. A nice lady called Claire comes round from time to time and clips my hair off, but mum doesn't believe in bathing dogs.
lee: Ever since the advent of the (supposedly non-existent) climate change and its associated water restrictions we have only had showers. Sniff!I used to have baths in the evening. I always shower in the morning.
ruth: I have two answers to your question. If I shower, which is most days, it's in the morning. If I take a bath (fill the tub with warm water), which is rare, it's at night, and that is rare because it uses a lot of water.
pauline: What an interesting way to learn other customs! For me, when I bathe depends on how dirty I've gotten during the day. If I shower at night (after a day of gardening or hiking etc.), then I merely wash up in the morning.
zunnur: Taking a bath in the morning and in the evening is almost a must for me and most of the people in my country.
philip: Both day and night. I wouldn't dare going out of the house in the morning without taking a bath. And I wouldn't dare to smell bad in my dreams...I might end up having a nightmare!
why: Sometimes I love to shower in the morning, when I need to wake myself up quickly, but I also like to take a nice bath right before bed. It depends. I don't follow a set schedule.

WHAT TYPE OF BAG TURNS YOU ON?

2008-11-11T11:10:00.019+08:00

SHE WRITES:

My friend Philip will open up GARBO BAG-AHE COMPANY this month. As his friend for more than a decade, I show my support by helping him out with the promotions =). Here are some of the items:

FASHION HANDBAGS:

MESSENGER BAGS:

TOTE BAGS:

They also have laptop bags, office handbags, hobo handbags and holdall bags. You can visit them at the WORLD TRADE CENTER (Philippines) from 9am to 9pm on the following dates:

Nov 21 - 23: International Christmas Bazaar

Nov 26 - 30 and Dec 19 - 21: Noel 2008 Bazaar

You can avail of the FREE Eco-friendly Shopping Bag when you purchase any of their items.

Personally I would love to have a messenger bag as it is very convenient to carry and very safe! It seems like if they grab my bag, they would have to bring me along! =)

How about you? Which type of bag turns you on?

A. Fashion Handbags

B. Messenger Bags

C. Others (pls. specify)

YOU WRITE: (please read comments portion for the FULL version of the comments posted)

A. Fashion Handbags

flowers: i like the blue striped bag at the end of the first row. :-) how much is it?

henry the dog: I think if I were to choose a bag for my mum it would be the nice stripey blue one 'cause she looks nice in blue.

martha: I like the striped fashion bag. However, I must add that as a female carrying a laptop-I am constantly on the lookout for one that is not so bulky but will carry all the extras-like phone, ipod, cords.

B. Messenger Bags

mary: I like the messenger bags. I'd use one to carry what I need when I am out with my two boys.

missy: i think i would have to say B. messenger bags....i just have alot of stuff and like to keep it all organized....

C. Others (pls. specify)

poshpost: these are nice bags...:-)
marriage markers: i think the khaki tote bag would make a nice mommy bag. :-D
philip: Thanks for the support my dear friend! We'd love you and your readers to visit us during our initial run at World Trade Center.For inquiries, mail us at garbobagahe@gmail.com

armchair housewife: Good for you for starting a blog. As far as handbags, I like whtever I can get second hand that is cute as I can't bring myself to pay retail for a bag. :)

cari, abe, and paige: I choose C. I'm more of a tote kind of girl. Now that I have a baby, it's especially important because I don't have to lug around a purse and a diaper bag.

WHAT IS A BLOGGER’S FULFILLMENT?

2008-11-10T11:51:00.019+08:00

SHE WRITES:

I am a novice blogger, very new to this world and just testing the waters. I am giving myself until January 2009 to see where this new world will take me. I am not earning from this blog, at least not yet. But I plan to venture in that area someday. For now, reading comments seem to make me happy (or sad if there's none).

How about you? As a blogger, what fulfills you?
A. Earning satisfies me
B. Comment satisfies me
C. Others (pls. specify)

YOU WRITE:
(please read comments portion for the FULL version of the comments posted)

A. Earning satisfies me
Ody: I CHOOSE A....I have made a few bucks from blogging alone- not as much as my cousin-in-law is making, but good enough to compensate my intellectual ideas.hehehe

B.Comment satisfies me
meili_lo: i choose B...i love comments. i'm still not earning so for now, i blog because i love writing, learning from people but i enjoy reading comments the most. thanks to all of you who responded...and to those who are still yet to respond. muchos gracias amigos amigas =)

ha.ha.wait.what?: I chose B. I love to read what people have to say in response to my blog but sadly I don't get many comments. I don't think it would ever come to the point of earning money, I'm definitely not a dooce.

C.Others (pls. specify)
posh post: well i choose A and C...i started blogging basically because i wanted to be read...then eventually, i learned i could earn from blogging.

flowers: i choose B and C...I wanted so much to promote God's glory on the net...this is not an earning blog--purely a blog that seeks to get people to know different facets of a Christian's journey. and how God presents Himself in different circumstances.

marriage markers: i choose C...when i got married, i decided to have another blog that documents milestones in my marriage. hence this blog.

michelle: I choose C... I blog simply to put my thoughts into words. It's very therapeutic and personal for me.

raven: I chose C, followed (several weeks later by A)...I started blogging after losing my job.I am really enjoying blogging and never seem to be short of ideas to write about for my persoanl blog.

alex: I started blogging because I moved to Korea and wanted a way for all of my friends and family to follow what I was up to. More than that, I just like writing.

missy: I choose C...I too am very new to the blogging world but I started so that I could let everybody in our extended family have a chance to see what we have going on in our life...But I also like to get comments.

emma: C was the original reason I started to blog. I wanted to have a colourful record of all the fun times I have in my life...I do enjoy receiving comments though as its nice to share experiences and I love to discover other blogs and read about other people's lives too.

jenners: I just started blogging because I needed a creative outlet and because I am a stay-at-home mom that needed some kind of contact with the grown-up world. The comments and feedback are pretty cool too and definitely helps to keep you posting new posts.

mrs.h: I choose C; other. I just recently discovered Blogger and I am loving it! I just learned about an "earning potential" today by reading your blog. I'm curious to watch your progression and happy to answer more of your surveys.

mary: I CHOOSE C.I started blogging as a way to journal in order to encourage myself. I found that I encourage others too. That is very satisfying.

joanna: C and BI used to keep a journal each day. I took to blogging like I used to journal.C and BI used to keep a journal each day. I took to blogging like I used to journal...But I do enjoy a good comment or response.

c.beth: what a fun blog! Thanks for sharing it with me. I'd have to say A & B both satisfy me, as well as the personal satisfaction of writing daily for the first time ever.

brenda susan: I choose B & C. This has been a great outlet for my thoughts...Also loving the feedback & encouragment from readers comments! they inspire me to do better.

cari, abe, and paige: I choose C. I started a blog for the simple fact that my family lives so far away and I wanted them to be included in my daughter's life...They love it, and I love doing it.

pol: I choose c, because whilst A would be nice and B could be nice, my C is the freedom it gives me...Quite simply I can so I do and it fulfills me.