Monday, May 16, 2011

Things about me...

1. when I was a kid i want to be a travel/document photographer
2. unfortunately, that didn't happen as there are 5 more other ambitions I want to achieve
3. I can however, pour my frustrations taking pictures while we travel
4. I am the oldest sibling in my family, and the first grandchild as well.
5. I have a younger brother who is a year younger than me
6. My extended family on my dad's and mom's side (aunts, uncles, cousins) is very close.
7. Of course, this also means that everyone knows everyone else's business...all the time.
8. We usually all get together twice or thrice a year for some occasions like All Souls day, Christmas, and if anyone has a big birthday party
9. My grandfather called me "panghe" because apparently when I was still a baby, I always pee their bed.-- {there are no diapers at that time.}
10. He died 14 years ago. I miss him a lot
11. If given the choice to go out on a Saturday night or stay home with my husband, my son, and a good book, I'll take the latter.
12. I work from home on Wednesdays
13. I would love to never again have to enter my office, and to be able to work 100% from home.
14. But I know that would not happen, given that I'm also in every leadership meetings.
15. I watch too much reality TV.
16. The Amazing Race is my favorite of the bunch.
17. I kept my maiden name upon marrying.
18. I would love to live in Europe.
19. I love color yellow and pink
20. Pooh Bear is what I call Winnie the Pooh
21. I was once given a Winnie the Pooh stuff toy and I sleep with it for 15 years
22. Until now I still have "him - my pooh bear"
23. Although it doesn't sleep with me, sometimes I take it out of the closet and hug him -- silly right?
24. Another character I fancy a lot is Hello Kitty!
26. Given a chance, I want to spend a whole day at Sanrio Puroland which is the Home of Hello Kitty in Tokyo, Japan
27. There was once a Hello Kitty event here in Singapore where I ask Dada if both of us can go. - pictures will be posted here.
28. I love sweets! I did tell you that I am a monster for chocolates.
29. Swimming is the one true sport that I love most
30. I became the Swimming Captain when I was in High School and in College
31. I also compete both in High School and College