the {not-so}ideal age to marry?

When you were younger, did you set an ideal age to marry?

When I was younger + full of optimism I actually remember telling myself that I’d marry by the age of 25 (the most ideal marrying age for anyone, would you agree?), I would have finished studying by then + probably got myself a decent-paying job, + am probably mature enough to keep a relationship, start my own little family + tend to small children. I fondly remember my mum saying if I reach that age + still got no suitor or boyfriend, she would post a “Wanted BF” add in front of our house for me + my sisters! šŸ˜‰

Well, obviously it didn’t happen, I am way past my target! Plans do look good in blueprint but the execution + realization is a different story altogether. Too bad, mum’s not around to carry out the promise, we are in dire need of it!

My entry to this week’s When SAHMone Speaks

Love + light,

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Sunday Stealing: The 5000 Question Meme, Part 2

Cheers to all of us thieves!

26. Who has done something today to show they care about you?

My son gave me a kiss

27. Do you have a lot to learn?

Learning is a never-ending process, + yes, I do have a lot to learn about blogging, WordPress, motherhood + life in general

28. If you could learn how to do three things just by wishing and not by working what would they be?

Swimming, cooking + driving

29. Which do you remember the longest: what other people say, what other people do or how other people make you feel?

How other people made me feel

30. What are the key ingredients to having a good relationship?

Respect, Concern, Trust , + Open + Honest Communication

31. What 3 things do you want to do before you die?

Send my son to college, see my grandchildren + finish my bucket list (which I have yet to update, by the way!)

32. What three things would you want to die to avoid doing?

I can’t really think of 3 things as I see life as an experience + there is a lesson to be learned with each of them, but I think I’d rather die than leave my son on his own.

33. Is there a cause you believe in more than any other cause?

Be a hands-on parent + Save Mother Earth!

34. What does each decade make you think of:

That time flies mighty fast

35. Which decade do you feel the most special connection to and why?

The last one, since that’s when most of the profound changes in my life took place

36. What is your favorite oldie/classic rock song?

The Leader of the Band (a song for my Papa)

37. What country do you live in and who is the leader of that country?

I live in the Philippines + Benigno C. Aquino, Jr is our president

If you could say any sentence to the current leader of your country what would it be?

That I admire his unwavering faith in the Filipino people

38. What’s your favorite TV channel to watch in the middle of the night?

I don’t watch that much TV anymore, but if I do, I am always tuned-in to ABS-CBN

39. What Disney villain are you the most like and why?

I can’t really think of someone right now, I guess I associate myself much with the lead characters šŸ˜‰

40. Have you ever been a girl scout/boy scout?

A girl scout since grade school up to my 4th year in highschool

41. If you were traveling to another continent would you rather fly or take a boat?

Taking a boat would prove to be more exciting + adventurous but time-consuming as well, I’ll probably fly the first time + take a cruise in succeeding visits (wishful thinking)

42. Why is the sky blue during the day and black at night?

Because of the light reflected by the sun, ain’t it?

43. What does your name mean?

Victorious, queen-like

44. Would you rather explore the deeps of the ocean or outer space?

Probably I’d fathom the ocean deeps first before venturing into Mars

45. Word association

What is the first word that comes to mind when you see the word:

Air: Pin Wheels

Meat: Unhealthy

Different: Cool

Pink: Girly

Deserve: Life

White: Angels

Elvis: Rock n’ roll

Magic: Harry Potter

Heart: Love

Clash: Punk

Pulp: Orange Juice

46. If you could meet any person in the world who is dead who would you want it to be?

William Shakespeare

47. What if you could meet anyone who is alive?

Brandon Boyd

48. Is there a movie that you love so much you could watch it everyday?

Most of the Disney animation flicks I can watch over + over again

49. You are going to be stuck alone in an elevator for a week. What do you bring to do?

Books + bottled water

50. Have you ever saved someone’s life or had your life saved?

Not yet, but would love to save someone’s life if given the chance

Love + light,

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Saturday 9: A Long December


1. Looking back at it now, how were your holidays and your time on New Year’s Eve?

It was a worthwhile yet tiring experience, but something I do not mind repeating, well save for traveling on New Year’s day itself, nightmarish!

I was watching this movie with owls (the title escapes me at the moment) as Jared slept whilst hugging Elmo on his side, just before everybody got home + prepared for the New Year’s Eve feast.

2. Do you have any unusual collections?

I used to collect receipts of every establishments I’ve been + tags of each jeans i bought, weird, right? šŸ˜‰

3. If you could train a machine to do one thing for you whenever you wanted, what would you have it do?

Fix me a cup of iced tea ;)!

4. What is one thing that makes you cry?

Babies + touching stories

5. What do you love to do on the weekend?

We mostly stay at home + relax, but I really love to go out + stroll around the malls or attend activities or explore bargains on weekends.

6. Do you and your family get along?

On the average, we all do get along.

7. Have you ever gotten kicked out somewhere?If yes, do tell.

Haven’t the misfortune of experiencing this, thank gawd! šŸ™‚

8. Who do you normally turn to when you need to complain about something?

My sissie, Cecille + Jared’s Dad

9. What is the last thing you ordered on-line?

A photo book of Jared’s 1st birthday, which has yet to arrive home, by the way.

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