Getting to Know me...Getting to know all about me!!

PERSONAL HERO

Ninoy Aquino. The Filipino is worth dying for. My Dad. There should be an element of personal sacrifice in heroism. Though It doesn’t necessarily mean you have to die on the tarmac or thru firing squad. It’s selflessness. Generosity. My Dad is that kind of person. Putting others forward before himself.



CAN’T LEAVE HOME WITHOUT
My Cellphone. The convenience of this gadget has made me overly dependent on it. My wallet of course.

WHAT MAKES ME HAPPY
My husband. My son. Family. My friends. Christmas.

FAVORITE PIECE OF CLOTHING
Right now…probably my straight jeans.

FAVORITE SLEEPING POSITION
I sleep on my back when really tired. But I’m usually lying on my side, especially when it’s me, my husband and our son on the bed. Likot matulog ng mga boys!

LAST BOOK READ
Band of Brothers – Stephen Ambrose.

BOOK OR MAGAZINES
Magazines. I’m a magazine freak. I have tons in my bathroom. I find them irresistible in the coffee shops.

MUSIC PLAYLIST
Absolute Beginners – David Bowie; The Man who sold the world – Nirvana unplugged; I Will Follow You – Death Cab for Cutie; Brick – Ben Folds Five; U2 – Stay; Tears – The Chameleons; This woman’s work – Maxwell;

LATEST DOWNLOADED SONG
Blister in the Sun – Violent Femmes

WATERLOO
Math

5 PLACES YOU’D LIKE TO VISIT
5 isn’t enough actually…
1. The Louvre

2. Great Pyramids of Egypt
3. Venice
4. Florence, Italy

5. Machu Pichu

ON MY WISH LIST
1. Eat pasta in Rome and seafood in Venice. Try out the best cheeses & meat produce.
2. Bring my son & hubby to visit the Museum of Natural History and the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum.
3. A date with my husband to corregidor on our anniversary. One of our common interests.
4. A week in a beautiful beach like Boracay or Palawan.
5. Climb the Inca trail to the ruins of Machu Pichu.
6. Visit the World War II beaches in Normandy and Bastogne memorial in Belgium.
7. Look at the ceilings of the Sistine Chapel.
8. See all the moaui stone statues in Easter Island.
9. Ok see all of of Europe.
10.

THINGS I’D LIKE TO SEE & EXPERIENCE…NO MATTER HOW IMPOSSIBLE
Not in order of importance…
1. The Aurora Borealis in the North Pole
2. King Penguins huddled together in a snow storm (still in the North Pole)
3. Touch a sperm Whale.
4. Meet the Pope.
5. A chat with Conan O’Brien.

FAVORITE SUBJECT IN COLLEGE
Humanities 2. Social Psychology.

FAVORITE DRINK
Brewed coffee in the morning and ice cold Coke.

LATEST PURCHASE
Haay! Columbia Triad computer tote, TKO hand wraps and Nike Air Max.

BEST DAY/S OF MY LIFE
My wedding day and the day our son was born.

DREAM PROFESSION
Comic artist. Storyboard writer for Sponge Bob Squarepants.

CREEPIEST NIGHTMARES
Anything with slimy worms, maggots, caterpillars.
Creepy aliens from The Sign and Martians from War of the Worlds
Running away from a Tornado.
Fire storm and lava floods like the end of the world.
Tsunami or tidal waves.

WHEN I TURN ON THE TV I ALWAYS SWITCH TO…
HBO or Discovery Travel & Living

SHOE SIZE
Size 6 or 7.

Visual DNA

Received this email from a colleague few weeks ago.

Just keep picking the pics that appeal to you, one screen at a time, and in the end it will give you a profile of yourself... Have fun !!! http://dna.imagini.net/friends/


Personality profiles are fun. It’s fun to read them over and over…even if its all about you and realize how truthful it can be. Elicits the …”oohs..aahs..and oh yeah definitely” reactions.

Fave Eats

I have a weird mix of food cravings... It may depend on the weather, my mood, probably even my hormones. Something sweet, salty or spicy. Something fried, overly deep fried and oily. Something hot and comforting like chicken macaroni soup. The taste of parmesan on pasta, the greasiness of Chinese fried dumplings and noodles, the spice of Pad Thai, the weird taste of burned pig intestines on a stick.





1. I looovee lots of ice on my Halo-Halo. Best for hot sticky days at home.

2. The dreaded Isaw. Frederick's BBQ in Marikina (San Roque) still has the best Isaw. I'll give another thumbs-up to that orig BBQ stand along Panorama St. in SSS Village.





3. Sbarro's Baked Ziti. Ok, so Sbarro is fast food and it's not really one of those classy Italian restaurants. But the taste of hot baked mozzarella with parmesan on top of fresh tomato sauce is just heaven.



4. Haw Flakes. A weird but favorite snack. Brings back childhood memories.


5. Salmon sashimi. Yes I eat 'em raw and I can eat platefulls until I eventually breathe underwater. Best bought fresh from Farmers Market in Cubao. If there's an alternative, of course it's Tuna.

6. Oysters. Yes, I'm a self-confessed talaba monster. Once in Pangasinan, I ate 2 kilos. So I'm after those places like, Oyster Boy, Seaside, Marina, Fresca, Something Fishy etc. I don't like them with cheese or anything else. Just plain fresh oysters.

7. Tummy Ticklers at 4th Level Shangri-La Mall (just outside kiddie clothing store Big & Small) has cute bite-size hotdogs dipped in cornflour mix and deep fried. Sort of like a mini corn dog. Yum!

8. Inihaw na pusit a/k/a Grilled Squid at JayJs. It's just below Elorde's boxing gym, so its the best meal after a workout.

9. The best value meals are found at KaBero's, Teachers Village (a few blocks away from Bayantel office). They serve 2 sticks of grilled squid, garlic rice & rich sinigang broth for P75. The friend Tilapia meal is also priced the same, and the Tilapia is huge. Best with their inihaw na talong (grilled aubergines) and bagoong (shrimp paste).

10. Fried addidas (chicken feet). Best at Rasa Singapura. I don't think the resto still exists though.

11. Best Tacos at Pancake House. Yes aside from the Roast Beef, I go back for the Tacos.

12. Clams.. or Halaan. My mom used to buy giant Halaan, we'd put half a teaspoon of margarine on top, with minced garlic and onions, then place them on the grill. Superb!!!

13. Beef Enchilada plate (with rice and salad) at Mexicali. It's a good meal after a hard day's work when you feel like pigging out.

14. Cajun (Baby) Potatoes. Pre-boiled potatoes, olive oil, tons of paprika, crushed pepper, salt.

15. Smoked Salmon. Expensive, yes. But one should at least try it once. Smoked salmon+blue cheese+crackers. Smoked Tanigue at Pen Manila is delicioso.

16. Crostini and spinach pesto at Pasto. My son Ethan loved it. Takes after mommy. hahaha!