Sunday Stealing – The Now & Then Meme


Today we ripped this meme off a blogger known as Tattooed Minivan Mom from the blog The Scattered Mind of a Tattooed Minivan Mom. She explains that she got it from Janana Bee. It appears Jana might have actually written this meme. But, it could have stolen there as well. So, of course, that will be as far as we go. Tracing back our theft’s thieves might take some time. Link back to us at Sunday Stealing!

Cheers to all us thieves!

Sunday Stealing: Janana’s Now Vs. Then Meme
It’s been a while since we had to post rules. But here we will list the relevent ones:

*Think back to ten years ago on this month.
*Write truthful answers and ELABORATE. This makes it more interesting!
*If you don’t have a scanner you may omit #14 but I think if you do you should totally do it!
*It’s about personal changes. Have fun with it!

Then: August 1999

1. Age:  I was 27.

2. Romantic Status:  Married

3. Occupation:  House wife

4. Fun night out:  None. I just had a baby 2 months before

5. My BFFs:  One in HK, one in the US  and other one in another city

6. I spent way too much time:  taking care of my baby and the family.

7. I spent not enough time:  taking care of myself.

8. I wanted to be when I grew up:  a corporate woman.

9. Biggest concern:  I really wanted to be a working mom because i have a profession yet the hubby does not want me to.    The love-respect relationship was obviously going downhill and am trying my best to compromise but it was all too one-sided.

10. What my biggest concern should have been:  I had no other options that time.

11. Where did I live:  Apalit, Pampanga, Philippines

12. Dumbest thing I did that year:  Agreed to marry him.

13. If I could go back now and talk to myself I would say:  I should have used my head more than my emotions.

14. Picture of me then:  I don’t have one. That was a preggy year eh.

Now: August 2009

1. Age: 37

2. Romantic Status:  Attached (LDR)

3. Occupation:  Administrative Secretary

4. Fun night out:  None because most of the time i am online.

5. My BFFs:  Still in HK and the other one still in another city.

6. I spend way too much time:  in my online world

7. I spend not enough time:  keeping myself toned and fit

8. I want to be when I grow up:  Happily living in a country home with my family and with someone who loves me as i am.

9. Biggest concern:  My daughter’s future.

10. What my biggest concern should be:  Me getting a great job that pays good so that i won’t be too worried over my daughter’s future.

11. Where do I live:  Iligan City, Philippines.

12. Dumbest thing I have done this year:  Still can’t over with someone  with whom i have shared all my joys, my frustrations, my dreams, my hopes, my self, and all in all my world.

13. What I think I would say to myself in 10 years:  Thank God for never ever get tired taking care of me.

Summary:

1. What do I miss most from 1999:  Seeing and taking care of my daughter in her toddler years and she was not with me during my China years and my small figure.

2. What do I miss least from 1999:  Those times i spent with the man i agreed to marry – ex hub.

3. What have I accomplished in 10 years that I am most proud of:  Worked abroad for 3 years.  Supported my daughter through school all these years.

4. What have I NOT accomplished in 10 years that I wish I had:  Married to a the person who really loved me of who I am. And i was not able to finish my nursing course.

The Alpha Meme

Today we ripped this meme off a blogger known as Suzanne from the blog Because Life is a Blessing. She thanks Alpha for the meme. But, it was probably stolen there as well. So, of course, that will be as far as we go. Tracing back our theft’s thieves might take some time. Link back to us at Sunday Stealing!

Cheers to all us thieves!

Sunday Stealing: The Alpha Meme

My roommate and I once: had a fight because of her grandmother.

Never in my life have I: smoke a cigarette (first hand)

High school was:  great and unforgetable that i wish i can experience high school life again.

When I’m nervous:  I can’t relax.

My hair:  is still short and i hope it will be longer in 3 months time.

When I was 5:  I can’t remember anything now.

When I turn my head left:  I can see a Lysol disinfectant spray.

I should be:  strict to stick to my losing weight plan or program.

By this time next year:  i will be a year younger.

My favorite aunt is:  None really. hahaha  All are favorites.

I have a hard time understanding:  Algebra

You know I like you if:  I talk to you with interest. :)

My ideal breakfast is:  Coffee with milk and bread.

If you visit my home town:  you will see a lot of water falls and the grandest there is Maria Christian Falls.

If you spend the night at my house:  It would be very boring.

The animal I would like to see flying besides birds:  Horse!

I shouldn’t have been:  Too open and too trusting.

Last night I: slept at the hospital.  Taking turns in making my nephew go to sleep everytime he woke up and cry.

A better name for me would be:  Sharon. :)

I’ve been told I look like:  Phoebe Cates (when i was younger)

If I could have any car, it would be:  a Hilux or anything as long as it’s a car that is functional.

Sunday Stealing – The Heretic Meme

Today we ripped this meme off a blogger known as Arnab Chakreborty from the blog The Heretic. He does not say where he got it from. But, it was probably stolen there as well. So, of course, that will be as far as we go. Tracing back our theft’s thieves might take some time. Link back to us at Sunday Stealing!

Cheers to all us thieves!

Sunday Stealing: The Heretic Meme

1. Who was the last person of the opposite sex you lay in a bed with?  I think my 3 months old nephew.

2. Where was the last place you went out to eat?  The college fastfoods.

3. What was the last alcoholic beverage you consumed?  San Mig light.  Courtesy of a girlfriend.

4. Which do you prefer – eyes or lips?  Eyes.

5. Medicine, fine arts, or law?  Medicine

6. Best kind of pizza?  Pizza Hut

7. What is in store for your future?  A better life.

8. Who was the last band you saw live?  Apo Hiking Society

9. Do you take care of your friends while they are sick?  It depends on the situation.

10. How many songs are on your iPod?  I don’t have an ipod.  Is that weird?

11. Where is the last place you drove to?  I don’t drive either.  Weirder?

12. Where did your last kiss take place?  Kiss with whom? a friend – at the cemetery the other day.  Mom – at home.  Boyfriend – airport. :D

13. What were you doing at 11:59 PM on Monday night?  Last week – probably online checking out the Halloween invitations available for orders

14. Are you a quitter?  Nope am not.

15. Who was the last person you had in your house?  My aunt (mom’s sister)

15. What do you think about people who party a lot?  They are full of energy.

16. Does talking about sex make you uncomfortable?  It depends on what kind of sex topic.

17. What was the last CD you purchased?  Hmm i think Bandari CDs.

18. What are two bands or singers that you will always love?  Yani and Enya and more.

19. Which of the seven deadly sins are you guilty of?  What are the seven?

20. How is your last ex doing?  I don’t have any idea. hahaha

SS – “I’ve Come to Realize”

1. I’ve come to realize that my chest-size. . .is not what guys love to look at because it seems they don’t exist. lol!

2. I’ve come to realize that my job. . .is a blessing. no matter how small is the salary, i should bhe always thankful that i still HAVE A JOB!

3. I’ve come to realize that when I’m driving. . .sorry i don’t drive.   Oh i can drive a guy and am not good at it. lol!

4. I’ve come to realize that I need. . .a boyfriend.

5. I’ve come that realize that I have lost. . .so much hairs these years.

6. I’ve come to realize that I hate it when. . .i am in the midst of very noisy kids.

7. I’ve come to realize that if I’m drunk. . .oppss i don’t drink.

8. I’ve come to realize that money…is not bad at all.  we all need money to survive.

9. I’ve come to realize that certain people. . .will kiss someone’s ass as long as they can get what they want.

10. I’ve come to realize that I’ll always. . .maintain privacy no matter what.

11. I’ve come to realize that my sibling(s). . .are not that close.

12. I’ve come to realize that my mom…is now very old and she can just be gone anytime.

13. I’ve come to realize that my cell phone. . .needs replacement.

14. I’ve come to realize that when I woke up this morning. . .that am gonna be late again for work.

15. I’ve come to realize that last night before I went to sleep. . .i miss someone who can give me a hug tight.

16. I’ve come to realize that right now I am thinking. . .about creating a new meme and it’s going to be very exciting.

17. I’ve come to realize that my dad. . .as if does not exist.

18. I’ve come to realize that when I get on Facebook. . .am hooked to it.

19. I’ve come to realize that today. . .that am glad am still alive and working and living a life no matter how sad or tried it may be.

20. I’ve come to realize that tonight. . .i am going home and stay long online again.

21. I’ve come to realize that tomorrow. . .it’s still the same work and home cycle thing.

22. I’ve come to realize that I really want to. . .to go back abroad to work  to support my family.

23. I’ve come to realize that the person mostly likely to repost this is. . .the one that got nothing to do.

24. I’ve come to realize that life. . .is what we make it.

25. I’ve come to realize that this weekend. . .is not full or it’s just the usual week-end but something exciting will happen as we are going to start or post our first photos for the OUR WEEKEND MEMOIRS.  I am inviting everyone.

26. I’ve realized the best music to listen to when I am upset. . .are inspirational music.

27. I’ve come to realize that my friends. . .are really a treasure.  they help me live through my trying times.

28. I’ve come to realize that this year. . .am still going to be stuck here.

29. I’ve come to realize that my exes. . .are forever in my memory bank.

30. I’ve come to realize that maybe I should. . .should not stop praying

31. I’ve come to realize that I love. . .to blog.

32. I’ve come to realize that I don’t understand. . .some english accents

33. I’ve come to realize my past. . .decisions determined my life now.

34. I’ve come to realize that parties. . .is not really for me though i enjoy at times being on the sideways.

35. I’ve come to realize that I’m totally terrified. . .of snakes!

36. I’ve come to realize that my life. . .is not really what i wanted it to be so i will keep on working and keep focused on the dream.

The ABC Meme

A – An advantage you have –  I am single.

B – Blue or brown eyes – Brown eyes.

C – Chore you hate – Ironing clothes

D – Dad’s name – Victor

E – Essential start of your day – Prayer

F – Favorite color – Mint or Pastel Green

G – Greatest thing you’ve ever done that made you feel really good – conquer my fear of heights by doing zip lining.

H – Habit you have –  i love working in silence.

I – Issue you hate that the world tries to make you pursue – i don’t any idea at the moment.

J – Job title – Admin Secretary

K – Kohls or Target – what’s that?

L – Living arrangements – Mom with us.

M – Music you like –  slow jazz

N – Nicknames – Lene “bugger” also sounds cute. lol!

O – Overnight hospital stay – no problem.

P – Pet Peeve – someone who does not have a common sense

Q – Quote that you like most – Do unto others what you like others will do to you.

R – Right or left handed –  Right handed

S – Siblings –  two (all younger)

T – Time you wake up – today – 7:30 am

U – Underwear –  dark blue. lol!

V – Vegetable you dislike – maybe bitter gourd

W – What makes you run late –  sleeping late

X – X-rays you’ve had –  chest

Y – Yummy food you make – spaghetti (vegetarian & even non-vege)

Z – Zoo animal –  Panda

The Blue Rene Meme

1. What thing is nearest to you ?  The telephone.

2. What is your ringtone ?  Can’t name the tune.

3. What was the last message in your inbox ?  Where will i attend church.

4. Who is your best friend ?  Bebbz.

5. What is the brand of your TV ?  Goldstar

6. What schools did you attend?  A total of 5 schools and all are Adventist schools.

7. Do you own a MP4 ?  Nope.

8. What song are you listening to now ?  None

9. Did you kiss anybody in the past 2 days ?  Sis baby — today.

10. Have you ever kissed someone you met in the blogosphere?  Nope not yet. lol!

11. What would you want to call if you weren’t your current name ?  Miss.

12. Would you be happy if you had everything ?  That’s the thing I am not sure about.  I guess there’s no satisfaction in people.  So even if one has everything for sure they gonna ask for more.

13. Are you always thinking of someone special?  Yeah.

14. Tell us of your most desperate dream?  To own a house of my own.

15. When did you last laugh till you cried?  Not really cried but a tear fell — Thursday afternoon.

16. If you had a crush, would you tell them you love him/her now ?  It depends on who my crush is. hehehe

17. If you could be anywhere in the world now, where would you want to be ?  Europe

18. When was your heart last broken?  Thursday and still broken up to now.  A dearest friend left me forever but hopefully to see him again in the resurrection morning.

19. Whose birthday(s) is/are coming up?  My siblings. 19th and 29th.

20. How many email accounts do you have?  Three :)

The Hate Meme

Hate huh!  let me see if i can answer all these hates because as much as possible i don’t hate.  I may dislike something but not tothe extent of hate.  So just not to miss this meme, i would love to try answering. ok?  Here it goes —-

1. Most hated food:  something that is very bitter — bitter gourd salad. :D

2. Most hated person:  no one really but there’s someone that i really don’t like. hehehe

3. Most hated job: cleaning the canal and or drainage.

4. Most hated city:  never into one yet.

5. Most hated band:  i don’t know much about bands.

6. Most hated (non-blog) website:  porn sites. lol!

7. Most hated TV program:  am not much into TV so i got no idea.

8. Most hated politician:  Hmmm the Japanese Prime minister during the bombing of the Pearl Harbor and Adolf Hitler.

9. Most hated artist:  None.

10. Most hated book:  Anything rubbish.

11. Most hated shop or store:    None yet. hehehe Maybe later in life something will come up. hahaha

12. Most hated organization:  Can’t name one.

13. Most hated historical event:  Related to # 8 and the Tiannamen Square Massacre.

14. Most hated sport:  None.

15. Most hated technology:  ATM. It eats the card when hungry.  Poor person whose card was lucky to be eaten. lol!

16. Most hated annual event:  Valentines!  Because it reminds me that am doomed to be loveless forever. hahaha

17. Most hated daily task:  Getting up early.

18. Most hated comedian:  Dunno of anyone.

19. Most hated blog:  Of course i don’t hate any blog.

20. Most hated song:  Hotel of California.  Not really hate but I don’t like to listen to.

Good thing i was able to answer but i think my answers are a bore. :D

The Monkey Meme

I saw monkeys last Wednesday — a family of monkey up the high trees while we were white river rafting down the cagayan de oro river. Wish ive taken photos but we did not carry our own cameras.  So it was only for our eyes.

It is now time for the thieve’s meme: the sunday stealing!

1. Name one person who made you smile today:
The youngest in our family.  He is here today.

2. What were you doing at 8am this morning?
I was already online and bloghopping in skywatch.

3. What were you doing 45 minutes ago?
Blogging.

4. What is your favorite candy bar?
I got no fave candy.

5. Have you ever been to a strip club?
Yeah — in Bangkok!  Just for curiousity sake and it was gross.

6. What was the last thing you had to drink?
Water..just few minutes ago.

7. What was the last thing you ate?
Animal crakers from America.  My daughter fondly calls it dog food. :)

8. The last sporting event you watched?
Hmmm when was the last time? Ok..maybe cricket.

9. Do you go to church every Sunday?
No.  It’s Saturday.

10. Do you prefer Chinese food over pizza?
Yeah it’s ok although i had years of chinese food and pizza was a treat.

11. What are you doing tomorrow?
Work.

12. What do you think of when you hear Australia?
The Opera House

13. Biggest annoyance right now?

I need to cook.

14. Last song listened to?

If i should love again by Barry Manilow

15. Do you have a maid service clean your house?
Nope though my mom does things like she’s a made. :(

16. Are you jealous of anyone?

Hmmm maybe the wife. hahahaha.

17. Is anyone jealous of you?
Yeah i think the wife. hahahaha

18. What do you usually do during the day?
Work

19. Do you hate anyone that you know right now?
None for the moment.
20. Are you thinking about someone right now?
Yeah..someone very far away!

Artistic Dividers

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Danielle