25 QUESTIONS

What I bought from our recent
Manila trip:
Jan 2012 issues of the local magazines

Makiki-25 Questions ako, inspired by Preview magazine.

How many times do you press the snooze button before you get up?

• Once. Twice.

How long do you spend in the bathroom in the morning?

• Fifteen minutes. Or less.

Cinderella or Sleeping Beauty?

• Cinderella. I'm still in search of my very own pair of glass slippers. 

Which part of the newspaper do you read first?

• Manila: Headline story then Entertainment / Lifestyle
• Singapore: Front page onwards

Name your favorite ice cream flavor.

• I'm torn between Ube and Rocky Road.

Have you ever cheated at solitaire? When? Why?

• Yes. On my iPad. Once. For the points. 

Do you believe in Feng Shui?

• Bits of it. 

How many sit-ups can you do?

• Three?

What is it you love about your life?

• I took "Stay Hungry. Stay Foolish." to heart.
• My marriage.
• How close I am to my parents, sis and bro.

Favorite superhero?

• Not into them. 

Can you dance the swing?

• Nope. I can't dance even with my ballet, Hawaiian and jazz classes when I was a little girl. Lol.

How many Facebook friends do you have?

• Less than 500.

Last song syndrome?

• California King Bed by Rihanna 

What's the longest you've ever gone without sleep?

• 72 hours when I was still working for a TV network. Station ID shoot. 

What is comfort food for you?

• My Mama's pork binagoongan, with nilagang okra, and cups of steamed rice. Eaten with bare hands. 

How much weight would you like to lose?

• I've reached my goal, according to the scales. But it doesn't look or feel like I did. I think it's time to tone up. 

Favorite vegetable?

• I've grown to like most of them. I never thought I'd see the day.

What is your karaoke anthem?

• Looking Through The Eyes of Love

How many hours can you walk in 5" heels?

• In my 20s, the whole day. Now, after two hours, I need my flip flops / ballet flats break.

Prescription to mend a broken heart:

• Allow yourself to grieve. 
• But open yourself to the next love. Believe that you will be happy again. 
• "Someone Like You" starring Ashley Judd, Hugh Jackman, Greg Kinnear

Name your favorite Pinoy moment.

• Reunions = Food Fiesta

What would you give up for world peace?

• Haters. Negatrons. 

Which among the many hats you wear gives you the most pleasure?

• Being my husband's Life Partner. Read my other blog for details. 

What do you feel is your most significant achievement?

• My loved ones know how much I love them.
• Putting (almost) everything on the line to pursue a dream.  

Any other career you'd like to try?

• Oh, lots. I dream of having a career in the Fashion or Beauty industry. I've always dreamed of being part of The Today Show. I also wonder how it is to go back to theater acting...