Little Pieces of Happy: Award

October 23, 2013

I've got a Sunshine Award!

First of all, thanks to Donna for nominating me! Second, I'm so sorry for this super-late post. I would like to say that life got in the way, pero in reality, there's just too much backlog for this blog! I'm glad I can finally blog about this now. The things I need to do I'll copy from Donna's blog:

Acknowledge the nominating blogger.
Share random facts about self.
Answer 11 questions the nominating blogger has created for you.
List 11 bloggers to recommend. They should be bloggers you believe deserve some recognition and a little blogging love!
Post 11 questions for the bloggers you nominate, answer & let all the bloggers know they've been nominated. you cannot nominate the blogger that nominated you.

Dami! Haha! Anyway, let's begin.

11 Random Things About Me

1. I'm afraid of butterflies.
2. I've been writing (stories) since I was 6.
3. I don't eat okra.
4. I don't eat fish.
5. I'm an online essay instructor by profession.
6. I only lasted 2 months as a newspaper reporter.
7. I'm a socially awkward person.
8. I always get jittery talking on the phone.
9. I dream of having a preschool.
10. I'm currently obsessed with designer bags.
11. I've had the same Smart number since 2007.

Answers to Donna's 11 Questions:

1) What's your beauty regimen? What particular brand of beauty products you are currently using?

Gah! Not applicable! I've had ZERO beauty regimen since Yuri was born. Nope, not even a regular facial wash. This question reminds me to take care of myself already!

2) In what way do you reward yourself?

I am a shopper, albeit a kuripot one. Good old retail therapy always calms and destresses me. Also, I tend to time these shopping trips kung sale so less guilt. Plus, it's not just clothes, shoes, or bags. I also love doing the groceries. :D

3) What song best describes yourself?

Hard one. I don't really associate myself to a song, but my hands-down favorite song is Hillsong's Everyday.

4) What's your favorite place (specific) and why?

The mall. Seriously. But if you want a profound answer, I'll choose the beachline of Lanuza, Surigao del Sur.

Photo: www.flickriver.com

It's amazing there because despite the quietness of the place, the waves are thunderously loud! This makes the place a surfing destination. Of course, it helps that you're with a loved one. Teehee. Unfortunately, I don't have a personal photo because my memory card got corrupted after my trip there. Huhu.

5) What's your top 3 favorite food?

Chocolate, cake, pizza

6) What 5 things you can't live without?

My phone, my laptop, bag, diapers, and my ATM

7) What's your top 3 favorite blog? Share their link too.

Topaz Mommy, Mommy Fleur, Sugar Go Spice

8) What's on your shopping/wish list? Name 3.

(Opens actual list in phone) An everyday bag, new divider plate for Yuri, insect bite cream for Yuri

9) Given that your partner allows you to spend a day (24 hours) with a particular famous guy, who would that be and why?

A few years ago, it would have been Ely Buendia. Now, it's Chantavit Dhanasevi.

Photo grabbed from his Instagram account: instagram.com/terchantwist

10) Who is your biggest inspiration in life aside from God and your family?

Yuri and Job. Of course. :-)

11) What is your prayer to God at this moment?

A prayer of thanksgiving for blessing me with such a great life!

11 Bloggers I'm Tagging

1. Van of http://www.joysofawifeandmom.com/
2. Marie of http://www.mommyunwired.com/
3. Farida of www.inlovewithsunflower.com
4. Maye of www.momaye.com/
5. Krisna of themudrabelle.wordpress.com/
6. Janz of www.deliciouslyspicy.com
7. Lou of www.louopena.blogspot.com
8. Rea of theunfoldinggene.blogspot.com/
9. Kat of theunstressed.com/
10. Devi of missusontheblock.blogspot.com/
11. Kristine of www.ruralmomkristine.com

My 11 Questions to You

1. Which famous, dead personality would you like to meet right now?
2. What are you thankful for?
3. What gadget are you willing to give up today?
4. What time do you usually wake up?
5. How healthy are you?
6. What do you look for in a blog?
7. What is your guilty pleasure?
8. What strange talent do you have?
9. If you could switch lives, whom would you switch with?
10. What is your dream job?
11. What do you want to receive this Christmas?

Wow, you made it this far. Congratulations! Haha. Thanks for reading and I hope you have fun answering the questions!

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August 2, 2013

Liebster Award - OMG!

Photo: www.bloglovin.com

After 10 months of blogging (OMG has it been 10 months na?), I finally receive my first blogger award! Hahaha ang OA ko lang. Back in high school, I was not only bullied for being fat but also for being OA. I used to be in denial pero ngayon tanggap ko na: OA talaga ako!

I digress.

Okay, so Ate Rea (who is my schoolmate in UP!) of REAlity Bites left a comment on one of my posts, saying that she nominated me for a Liebster Blog Award. Finally! Hahaha I told you I'm OA. I checked the mechanics and it says I should answer the 10 questions in her blog post. Here they are:

1. Describe your ideal day.

It doesn't have to be happening right now, does it? If I can draw up an ideal day, that would be the day when my own family would finally be complete in our own home.

2. What's your happy song?

To be honest, I'm not big on "adult" songs right now. That's because I'm almost always tuned into either Disney Junior or one of Yuri's music CDs. If I were to choose one song, it would be this:

Sue me. :D

3. Are you more worried with doing things right or doing the right things?

Oooh, tricky. As a person with mild OCD, I must say that there are more times that I'm worried about doing things right. This is especially true with how I do things in the house. Am I cleaning Yuri's toys the right way? Is he sleeping the right way? Am I disciplining him the right way?

In the ultimate scheme, though, I believe that these little things are my way of doing the right things.

4. Do you think it's better to get married when you're young or better to wait a while?

This question hits close to home. Haha! Personally, our choice is to wait a while. I know that sounds too pa-virgin knowing that I already have a 16-month old son. However, Job and I believe that just because we have a child does not mean we have to get married already (no offense to others).

Don't get me wrong: we would love to get married. But not now. We need to establish ourselves first. We need to be capable of our individual selves first before we settle down.

5. When was the last time you did exactly what you wanted to do?

This is a no-brainer; I do exactly what I want to do. Haha! Seriously, though, that might be when we had a mini-pool day at home. I've been wanting to do that since last year pa, and last Sunday, we were finally able to do it! Hurrah!

6. What's the first thing you notice about people?

On a shallow, physical-appearance-based impression? Teeth. I tend to gravitate toward people with great teeth. That's not my only "criterion," though; I'm not that shallow. But when I'm in a room full of strangers, I probably might walk up to a person with a great smile.

That's actually the first thing I saw in Job (cheesy). If you see him in person, you'll be amazed at his straight set of teeth. I always am! Come to think of it, all of my crushes have great teeth!

PS: I also find sungki adorbs!

7. If you could learn one random skill, what would you learn?

Swimming! I'd love Yuri to be a swimmer when he grows up. Of course, he doesn't have to be a professional swimmer. Just a good (great) swimmer. I have this impression that great swimmers are also gentlemen. I don't know why haha!

8. Would you ever skydive or bungee jump?

No! Call me boring but I never "get" these extreme sports. Why oh why? I get my dose of adrenaline rush when shopping at sales!

9. If you can get a tattoo, what would it be and why?

I will never get a tattoo on this lifetime, but if I "need" to, I think I'll have a sun on my nape. Wala lang!

10. What is the greatest impact of blogging to you?

This reminds me to work on that draft about the hidden perks of blogging! Now, to answer this question, this might be growth of network. As a 20-something, I still don't have a broad professional network. Blame it on my working from home. However, blogging opened my doors to people I didn't think I will ever meet if not for blogging. I'm referring not only to bloggers but also PR people and companies! Great!

Alright, now it's my turn to tag 10 other bloggers!

1. George of georgeenchanted.blogspot.com
2. Van of www.joysofawifeandmom.com/
3. Donna of cheekeegirl.blogspot.com/
4. Farida of www.inlovewithsunflower.com/
5. Rose of www.esoradiam.com/
6. Glenda of http://glendelicious.blogspot.com/
7. Kat of theunstressed.com/
8. Vera of verabear.net/
9. Janz of www.deliciouslyspicy.com/
10. Kristine of www.ruralmomkristine.com/
11. Tet of cuteanddainty.blogspot.com/

And here are my ten questions:

1. Why do you blog?

2. What one food can you eat for the rest of your life?

3. What defines your life right now?

4. What are the three main contents of your bag?

5. What do you do first thing in the morning?

6. What's the first thing you do when you go online?

7. Where do you want to be in 10 years?

8. When was the last time you did something for the first time? *profound*

9. If you can do anything, what will you do?

10. If you win the lottery (P50 million) today, what will you do with the money?

I can only tag 10 bloggers here, so I wrote down 10 people that came to my mind first. However, if you're reading this post and are not in the list, do leave a comment and consider yourself tagged! I will include you in my list. I'll be looking forward to your answers. Gora!