"amazing useless facts about me" & other things.

teehee. i've been tagged by q's daydream!
merci buckets! i luuurv surveys. harhar.

What are the last three things you purchased?
fabric, fabric & fabric.

What are the last three songs you downloaded?
songs by lily allen & stars.

What are the last three places you visited?
california (sf, monterrey, l.a), ottawa, quebec.
one day i would like to add european countries to that:
france, u.k, germany, italy, austria spain


What are your three favorite movies?
breakfast at tiffany's, eternal sunshine, gosford park, sabrina (julia ormond one), when harry met sally, annie hall, to name a few.

What are your three favorite possessions.
my sewing machine :), my vintage smith-corona corsair typewriter from john, my moon river 45 record

What three things can you not live without?
COFFEE, my laptop (which is close to dying even if it's only 2 years old), l'amour. cheesy but true. :)


What would be your three wishes?
to be in the same country, city, house one day with john :), to live in france, to be sooooo bilingual and fluent in french that i get a french accent when i speak english. AHAHA.


What three things haven’t you done yet?
live in france.
learn how to swim.
travel everywhere with john.

What are your three favorite dishes?
my bran cereal with bananas, buttery mashed potatoes, grilled vegetable sandwiches.

Which three celebrities would you most like to hang out with?
sigh, if i could only have hung out with audrey hepburn. which we would do in a really classy way.
clive owen. hehe.
and that is all. i can't think of any other celebrities i would like to hang out with.

Name three things that freak you out?
insects, especially earwigs. rodents. sleep paralysis (which happens when i've had too much caffeine or when i'm very stressed).

Name three unusual things you are good at.
hm. i can't do anything unusual. all i know is that i have monkey arms.
according to my sister i'm the best person to go to a concert with. one of her reasons is because i can dance funny without looking weird.

Which three things are you coveting?
anything by philip lim (argh argh argh), long hair (only because my hair is at the ugly growing out stage. i have to grow it for winter because it gets really cold), and the perfect pair of pumps.

Name three bloggers you are tagging.
only if you want to be tagged :)
john
giscelle
rebecca

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i had a very productive weekend.
saturday i had a meeting for TRENDS. the kickoff event is really soon and i feel unprepared! at least i know what to wear already. hehe.
for those who are wondering what TRENDS is, it's a club that was started by teenaged girls a few years ago. getting tired of all the lewd and revealing clothing that was being made available to teenaged girls, they started this club to revolutionize the fashion world and to help the way girls see themselves, as women of value and of dignity. it's still a tiny organiztion, but it's got chapters in vancouver, montreal, ottawa, and toronto :) and because it's still sort of starting out in Toronto, we need a bit of funding, hence the fundraiser/intro event on Saturday. we thought doing an "everything under $10 event" would be a good way to get girls to come and learn more about TRENDS and raise a bit of money at the same time. i found a lot of clothes that i haven't worn in years. some from club monaco, zara and the gap. i found some jeffrey campbell and aldo flats and lots of purses from aldo. aaaaand...lots of american eagle shirts. muahaha. nothing wrong with american eagle (to some people, anyway) but i went through an insane phase when i bought all things american eagle.

any insane phases YOU went through?
all black? all white? what else?

afterwards i went to fabricland. i am now an official member of fabricland. hehe. which means 25% or 50% discounts on all fabrics. because of this, i was able to buy 3 yards of 3 kinds of fabric, two of which are taffeta (awesomeness) and this lightweight, thin denim, and some lace. i want to make some blair waldorf-esque clothes. hehe.

i also bought more felt for more softies and cards. unfortunately it's not wool felt. i don't know where to get them here in toronto.

i was going to go to the workroom afterwards but felt so tired.

this whole weekend i felt so tired. granted i baked 50+ cupcakes yesterday but it shouldn't make me feel as if i've run a marathon. my muscles hurt and i have no energy.

anyhoo...have a happy monday everyone! i am enjoying hot spring rolls & shortbread cookies (from london! hehe and they are yummy) courtesy of co-workers.

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and i love you so.

a survey. to make me feel better.

How many people do you have 'a thing' for right now?
just one.
♥

Does the last person you held hands with, mean a lot?
of course. so much.

Do you regret dating anyone you dated?
no, only because i've learned so much from my last one.

Could you go a day without eating?
hmm. no. i need my breakfast and lunch. dinner i can do without.

Who was the last person in your bedroom?
my little sister.

Were you happy when you woke up today?
yes and no.
yes because he was downstairs waiting.
and no because it was his last day here today.

Are you missing someone?
terribly.

What color shirt are you wearing?
white shirt with blue stripes.

When was the last time you talked to your best friend?
A, yesterday.
john, a few hours ago.

Do you think you will be in a relationship 3 months from now?
mais oui.

Do you need to say anything to anyone right now?
nothing really.

Are you ticklish?
in certain places yes.

Are you typically a jealous person?
i'm territorial. haha.

Do you know anyone that smokes pot?
yes.

Do you go to the bathroom with the door open or closed?
close of course.

What will you do after the survey?
clean the bathroom.

Do you sing?
yes. terribly.

Do you talk about your feelings or hide them?
sigh. i'm an open book. i'm too emotional to hide them.

First thing you do when you wake up?
john calls me to wake me up.
i'd always ask for 5 more minutes and go back to sleep and wake up 10 minutes later.

What's on your bedroom floor right now?
lots of crap. i still haven't unpacked from last weekend's quebec trip.

What do you currently hear?
the vacuum cleaner and my typing.

Do you still talk to the last person you kissed?
of course i do. except i can't right now. because he's leaving on a jetplane.

Ever talked to someone that was drunk?
yes. and it was awkward. especially when it's a 40+ year old man talking about sex.

Did you have a dream last night?
no.

Where were you at 3:02 AM this morning?
sleeping. surprisingly.

Do you trust people easily?
hm. i don't like them easily.

Are you easily scared by horror movies?
yes...that's why i don't watch them.

Do you still turn to your parents for advice or comfort?
yes.

Have you ever been in a difficult relationship?
my previous relationship, yes. i was with someone that i just clashed with...and we were both very young to know any better.
and for this one...it's only hard to say good bye.

How long would it take you to walk home from work?
maybe a day. i work all the way in downtown and live in 9th line now.

Have you ever punched a tree?
no. but i did make a hole in the wall when i didn't get my way (my siblings wanted to watch discovery channel. i didn't.) and got in big trouble.

What was the last thing you argued about with your ex boyfriend/girlfriend?
we argue, but they're constructive arguments. haha.

Do you think you'll make a good parent?
i hope so.

Are you taller than 5'5"?
i think i'm 5"5.

What were you doing at 9 this morning?
having the last breakfast.

Do you like to argue?
yes, when it matters.

Have you ever felt replaced?
oh yes.

What do you do when you have a bad day?
i cry. eat a cookie. talk on the phone. sew something. make something. or play the piano (badly. haha) shopping is now out of the question.

Where were you 3 hours ago?
dancing to american boy.

Have you ever eaten a crayon?
no.

Is there anything pink within 10 feet of you?
my teapot...but it's more coral than pink.

When is the last time you went to the mall?
yesterday.

Are you wearing socks right now?
no. i hate wearing socks.

Do you have a car worth over $2,000?
no. i don't own a car.

When was the last time you drove out of town?
i don't drive. yet.

Have you been to the movies in the last 5 days?
yes, to see vicky cristina barcelona
i loved it :)

Are you hot?
angela thinks i am. so i must be. hahaha.

What was the last thing you had to drink?
coffee. to calm the nerves. HA.

What are you wearing right now?
my cleaning clothes. boxers and a tank.

Do you wash your car or let the car wash do it?
my dad does it.

Last food that you ate?
pandesal and egg and cheese.


Have you bought any clothing items in the last week?
yes. at a thrift store. they look so urban outfitters. all for the price of $38.

When is the last time you ran?
a few days ago to catch the bus.

What's the last sporting event you watched?
the olympics :)
bolt & cochrane were awesome!

What is your favorite animal?
i don't like animals...but i like my cat :) and tolerate my hamster. haha.

Your dream vacation?
thailand and a european cruise.

***
just finished cleaning the bathroom.
it's spanking clean now.
now i have to tackle my bedroom.
augh.
and the closet.
double augh.
i need a bigger one with a shoe rack.
anyway.
i dread going back to work tomorrow.
part-eh at the house tonight. but it'll be a bit sad.
sans lui.

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according to the all-knowing ipod...

Instructions: Go to your music player of choice and put it on shuffle. Say the following questions aloud, and press play. Use the song title as the answer to the question.

How does the world see you?
"Man Eater" Nelly Furtado
that's right i make them fall real hard in love.

Will I have a happy life?
"American Boy" Estelle feat. Kanye West
oohhh i like that one...i'll have a happy life with my american boy.

What do my friends really think of me?
"Week 12 Lecture" Gillian Helfield, FILM 1701
thanks friends. hehe.

What do people secretly think of me?
"Same Mistake" James Blunt
oh dear.

How can I be happy?
"Alone" Heart
ohmy. this is turning very emo.

Will I ever have children?
"Mary's in India" Dido
i guess i'll have one named mary who will be living in india

What is some good advice for me?
"Fly" Hilary Duff
quite embarrassing really...this song is in my guilty listening list.
it's funny, it's the one thing i am always told never to do.

How will I be remembered?
"The New Girl in Town" Brittany Snow Hairspray Soundtrack
the new girl in some french town i hope!

What is my signature dancing song?
"Nobody's Home" Avril Lavigne
it's the song to dance to while slitting your wrists.

What do I think my current theme song is?
"Skyline Pigeon" Elton John
wow. my ipod really knows.


What does everyone else think my current theme song is?
"Foolish Games" Jewel
yeah this is really sad.

What song will play at my funeral?
"Take My Breath Away" Berlin
ahaha. it's been taken alright.

What is my day going to be like?
"Bohemian Rhapsody" Queen
yes everyday i question myself whether or not this is the real life or is it just fantasy

in summary, i am a man eating skyline pigeon that is longing to fly who will either be happy alone or with her american boy.

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another survey, from angela.

i skimp when buying:
underwear.
i only buy underwear on sale at la senza, those 5 for $25 ones.
i splurge when buying:
* things for my face. i always have to have a supply of cleanser, moisturizer, toner and renewal from clinique.
* blouses of the same style but in different colors. i'm notorious for being a bulk buyer. but oh well.
* items on sale, especially at urban outfitters
* i splurge on sunglasses. i own more than 10.
* anything from urban outfitters and lately, scrapbooking websites and stores
i always break this fashion rule:
uh i don't know. ask my sister.
i never break this fashion rule:
as my sister says: i never wear sweats in public.
and i don't wear running shoes out of the house unless i'm going running. that's why they're called running shoes.
must have item for spring 2008:
a pair of glads. although i have a pair at home, another one in a camel color and in black wouldn't hurt.
augh i still want wide legged pants. but i haven't found one that looks good on me.
favourite store:
french connection, club monaco, the gap, old navy, urban outfitters, h&m, mango, yes angela, mango, obscure chinese & korean stores, thrift shops, kensington market, garage sales. haha.
style icon:
audrey hepburn of course & jackie o. when feeling feminine, this random parisienne girl that i stalk, dianne keaton in her younger years, and yes, angela, believe it or not, kirsten dunst when i feel like dressing down
most cherished item:
hm. i don't know. i cherish all my things.
favorite item of clothing:
i like my clothes...but my most favorite ones would be my gap skirt which i got altered to make it high waisted, my gold trimmed french connection top, my tiered top from h&m, my metallic flats. these flats are simple. in fact they didn't even make it to karyn's hall of shoes :( (note to self, wear funky shoes when going a-sewing) but i can wear them with anything.
favorite stylish movie:
breakfast at tiffany's & annie hall
guilty pleasure:
random blogs, hilary duff songs
describe your personal style:
gak. i dress too much on the safe side.
i feel best wearing:
lacey, silky, sheer (in a classy kind of way) feminine tops, blouses, dresses in a creamy color partnered with skinny jeans (cigs, to be more specific. i like them tighter at the ankle) and gold flats or sandals.
style quirk:
skinny belts
most overrated item:
augh i don't know. maybe not overrated but item that i really hate: leggings trimmed with lace. those are emeffing ugly. cheap graphic tees from ae, a&f or hollister? haha.
most underrated item:
clean, crisp white t-shirts.
most stylish city:
paris & tokyo
never caught wearing:
sweats & running shoes (unless i'm working out), hoop earrings, apple bottom jeans haha, shirts with big logos of californian brands on my non-existent chest, golf shirts, skanky clothing, clubbing clothes, shirts with ruching, pedal pushers, cargos
when i was in high school i wore:
all things american eagle and blue notes. haha.
do you shine your own shoes?
no because my shoes are the type that don't require shining
favorite fashion magazine:
vogue, lulu, flare, elle and teen vogue. but i prefer blogs of real people. they're easier to emulate. teehee.
favorite other magazine:
martha stewart hehe.
cologne, skincare, perfume:
everything clinique. i use clinique three-step with renewal and everything about eyes cream. i can only wear clinique happy. anything else makes me dizzy.
i always dress my best for:
i always like looking my best.

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another survey from giscelle! :)

(and another one for jona, for those jours ennuyeux)
1. if you’re being extremely quiet what does it mean?
a) i haven't had coffee yet and am most likely extremely grumpy b) i have nothing to say c) i am pissed off.
2. if a girl hits you, what would you do?
i'd hit them right back! that's right.
3. do you like checking your crush’s friendster profile?
i used to check out john's a lot, back when i still had friendster. muahaha.
4. have you ever had a one night stand?
augh no.
5. if so would you do it again? and if not,would you?
refer to #4.
6. last time you laughed?
when i was on break with brandon a while ago.
7. has anyone told you they missed you lately?
yup. john and brandon both miss me. hehehe.
8. are you wearing any clothes that don’t belong to you?
nope. they're all mine right now. angela and i have been buying the same of everything lately. that's before she stopped working.
9. would you ever date your best friend (of the opposite sex)?
john is my best friend. if clive owen was my best friend though i would certainly date him. i'm just kidding.
10. have you ever received sexy pics from someone?
yes, everyday.
11. do you regret anything from your past?
there are some things i wish i never did, but things happen for a reason. and i wouldn't be how i am today if it weren't for those stupid mistakes.
12. if you could seek revenge on someone, would you?
...yes...but i wouldn't kill or anything. maybe just pull a parent trap revenge kind of thing.
13. what was the last message you received?-
"me too. want to walk to work together? meet in the doors of bce?"
14. do you bump into someones arm if you want to hold their hand?
not really...
15. last argument?
with mother, regarding my luggage and the amount of clothes i want to bring for the trip.
16. what’s your summer wish?
none. life is beautiful right now.
17. do you have a crush?
yes yes
18. how close are you to your crush?
very close to john. unfortunately the closest thing i can get to clive owen would be watching gosford park over and over again.
19. are you in college?
i was in university. i will be convocating soon!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
20. what are you listening to?
the humming of the printer, brandon talking, ez rock playing in someone's cubicle, and my typing.
21. last beverage?
caramelo coffee from second cup.
22. last nap?
saturday in the car on the way to jacksons point.
23. do you own a planner?
yup, and i still use it. i have a really bad memory.
24. favorite month?
school-free months, december and each month john-eh is here.
25. how do you know someone likes you?
they start saying things that they shouldn't be saying, they make excuses to hang out with you.
27. what’s your song for your lovelife?
diana ross' if we hold on together. hehehehe.
28. what are you doing on saturday?
teaching catechism, doing a spring fashion trends presentation for TRENDS and quality time with john.
29. sweetest thing anyone has ever done for you?
there are lots of things. like opening my tupperware to find that my mom had placed mango slices on my salad. angeli and her cute little pictures and letters that she would leave on my bed when i go out of town. john sending flowers or buying the last nancy drew book (can't wait to read that one!!!)
30. friend most like you?
as of the moment, john & angela.
31. what do you usually do with your bf/gf?
we like walking on queen street and checking out vintage stores, going to galleries and museums, hanging out at cafes, shopping, watching movies together, going to the library, eating out or just sit on the coach and talk. we're nerds that way.
32. who did you hang out with today?
my co-workers
33. favorite color?
right now i'm loving creams, pinks and turquoise
34. are you racist?
i stereotype.
35. excited for anything?
yup! john's visits, convocation, my piano lessons, the family trip to cali, and hopefully stratford and the mw reunion. haha.
36. ever had sex with two different people in one day?
uh no. i haven't even done it with one.
37. would you ever steal someones boyfriend or girlfriend?
nope.
38. last time you were confused?
like right now. i'm having a career crisis.
39. last time you smiled?
a few minutes ago, at the cashier at richtree when i bought my salmon salad. yum.
40. if you could cuddle anyone right now who would you pick?
johnny of course.

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courtesy of giscelle! :)

Do you notice when someone is staring at you from across the room?
oh yes. i can feel it.
Do you smile at strangers?
yes, and i talk to them too. especially waitresses and cashiers and salespeople.
What kind of clothes do you buy?
clothes that are on sale. :) i love buying mine at club monaco, the gap, urban outfitters, french connection, h&m, old navy and believe it or not, pacific mall. i've been buying a lot of cream, girly tops lately.
How many bowls of cereal do you eat in the morning?
just one, either fibre flakes with honey clusters or special k vanilla and almond with bananas and skimmed milk.
How often do you clean your room?:
i used to do it once a week on saturdays. but now it's just every other week. or when it gets unbearably messy.
How many days do you normally miss during a school year?
i used to skip a lot...this past school year i only missed two classes for each of my courses. :)
Do you live up north or down south?
i live northeast. markham or unionville.
Have you ever been to China?
nope!
Ever played the drums on a steering wheel?
nope, but i'm sure i'll be doing that once i start driving.
Can you roll your tongue?
yes i think i can
Were you named after anyone?
yes. Melissa after Melissa Manchester who sang "Through the Eyes of Love", which is the theme song from Ice Castles (a movie from the 80s that i really like!), which is also my parents' theme song. and Ann for St. Ann because I was born on July 26 which is the feast day of St. Ann and St. Joaquim.
Do you own a GPS?
yup! i forgot what we named her.
Do you like egging houses?
no. quel waste.
What kind of cigarettes do you smoke?
i don't smoke.
Are you a self-mutilator?
no.
Do you find yourself crushing on someone currently?
i have the hugest crush on john. and clive owen.
Would life be the same without alcohol?
yes, because i don't drink and don't have to.
Have you had the best night of your life?
i had a lot of "best" nights: dinners at congee queen, dessert binges, congee wong binges (yowza), singing to kelly clarkson at the top of our lungs with the windows down, late night timmy's runs(despite the stress of essay writing), girls nights out, march 10/12 2007, etc and etc.
Do you know someone who likes you?
oh yes.
Do you still have feelings for anyone from your past?
none whatsoever.
Do you have a lot of guy friends?
no i don't think so, but come to think of it, i don't have A LOT of friends- i have lots of acquaintances. but in any case, i do prefer being friends with guys than with girls.
When was the last time you did something illegal?
is jaywalking illegal?
When was the last time you had Jamba Juice?
never had jamba juice. that sounds like some bean and corn and tomato concoction.
Did you date anyone this past summer?
yup. johnny :)
What color shirt were you wearing when your last kiss took place?
a white t-shirt with a gray cardigan.
What does your last text message in your inbox say?
"around 4 babe. what's ur favorite hour of the day?"
Do you wear the seatbelt in the car?
i have to.
Has anyone ever mistaken you for someone else?
they've mistaken me for chinese and korean and a half and half of something. they have compared me to that danny guy from this season's american idol. hahahaha.
Could you forgive your best friend for sleeping with your bf/gf?
nope. it's not something she would do anyway.
Is there anyone you hate?
no. hate is too strong a word. really dislike is more like it.
Are you single?
nope. i'm not "taken" either. i hate that term. i am with someone :)
Was your last kiss drunk or sober?
uh sober. i don't get drunk. i find this whole kissing while drunk kinda cheap. but that's just me.
If somebody hurts you, do you give them a way back in, or blacklist them forever?
sigh. it's hard to give people a way back in. i tend to hold grudges. and i still do although i am trying to change that.
Are you easy to lie to, or do you have a hard time believing people?
yes and they think i'm stupid and won't call them on it but i can see right through them.
Is there one person who can make you feel better no matter what?
quite a few people actually. A, johnny, my siblings :)

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why hello hello.

i haven't updated in a while.

i handed in my very last undergrad assignment and i am relieved and happy.
i went on a run with my brother last week. and out of impulse enrolled for piano lessons.
now that i've graduated there are so many things i want to do that i couldn't do because of school:
1) learn to play the piano all over again.
2) learn to swim. all i can do is the deadman's float.
3) take a sewing class at george brown so i can make homemade gifts. :)
4) learn to drive. which i've started doing. i'm hoping to have my license by july.
5) take culinary courses.
6) take salsa lessons with pam
7) take french courses with alliance francaise.
8) have mini roadtrips with friends.
9) read books. starting with 1984. i should stay away from passionate and tragic novels.
10) sit in cafes and write letters and in journals.
11) more restaurant hopping, brunches and nights out with the girls
12) do overtime when i can :)
13) take walks in parks
14) movie binge
15) manicures and facials
16) volunteer more

goodbye glendon!
i will be convocating (hehe) in june 21st.
and two of my friends got into teachers' college. i am so proud of them.

stolen from giscelle's blog :)

10 FIRSTS
FIRST BEST FRIEND: this girl name loizel in jk.
FIRST SCREEN NAME: golly i don't remember.
FIRST PET NAME: blackie blackie and brownie brownie. two dogs.
FIRST PIERCING: ears
FIRST CRUSH: i've always had crushes. devon sawa and jtt.
FIRST SCHOOL: i know there was one before rosehill...
FIRST HOUSE LOCATION: rizal
FIRST KISS: first real one would be main street :)
FIRST CAR: ack, i don't have one. yet.

9 LASTS
LAST TIME YOU SMOKED: i don't smoke at all.
ATE: augh. junk. friday's binge day.
LAST CAR RIDE: half an hour ago, driving from markville and blockbuster.
LAST MOVIE YOU WATCHED: annie hall. i loved loved diane keaton's clothes. and of course woody allen's remarkable writing.
LAST PHONE CALL: johnny johnny
LAST CD YOU LISTENED TO: my dad's compilation of soundtracks, which are my favorites too
LAST SONG YOU LISTENED TO: painting by chagall, by the weepies.
LAST WORDS YOU SAID: "don't wear it like that. it looks stupid."

8 HAVE-YOU-EVERS
DATED A BESTFRIEND: nope. we dated, broke up and became best friends after. john and i are bestfriends :)
BEEN ARRESTED: nope!
BEEN ON TV: nope. on cbc radio i have :)
EATEN SUSHI: why yes of course
BEEN ON A BLIND DATE: nope
BEEN OUT OF THE COUNTRY: yes.
BEEN IN LOVE: sigh yes :)

7 THINGS YOU ARE WEARING
1. skinny jeans
2. creamy top
3. creamy cardigan
4. turquoise flats
5. gray tanktop
6. gray underwear
7. gold bangles

6 THINGS YOU HAVE DONE TODAY
1. worked
2. carried two bags full of junk and 2 boxes of canned pop
3. returned my 60+ library books
4. bought movies from blockbuster
5. bought my brother and sister clothes
6. messed up my room

5 FAVORITE THINGS (i'm going to consider "things" as objects)
1. my shoes and clothes and sunglasses
2. my makeup
3. my cellphone, the dinky thing, but i'll be stuck without it.
4. my konica camera from john
5. my mechanical pencil

4 PEOPLE YOU TRUST THE MOST
1. john
2. A
3. angela
4. sashi

3 THINGS YOU WANT TO DO BEFORE YOU DIE
1. go to confession. hehe.
2. get married and have children (just like you giscelle!:) )
3. live in france and get frenched. not french kissed. just frenched.

2 CHOICES
VANILLA OR CHOCOLATE: it depends. vanilla for ice cream. chocolate to feel better.
HUGS OR KISSES: hugs AND kisses

1 PERSON YOU WANT TO SEE RIGHT NOW?
john.

so last week i went to the st. paschal baylon semi formal fundraiser for world youth day. it wasn't that fun. i was sick, food was served buffet style and it was chinese food. i like going to semi formals because it's the only time i can go dancing and be all dressed up at the same time (because i don't club). but man. this one was sooooo filipino, in a linedancing and salsa dancing and ballroom dancing kind of way. i made a bet that they would play achy breaky heart...and they did. i made a bet that they would dance ocho ocho. and they did. sigh. i feel like i wasted my dress on this thing. but that's okay. i can always wear it again. but here are some pics...the one time i danced myself out was when they played 50s/60s songs...and the macarena. haha.

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stolen from giscelle's blog :)

Speed test

91 words

it's like typing tutor. i loved that program...they took paragraphs from nancy drew mysteries for practice runs and tests. speaking of which:

i started collecting them in grade 3 or 4 i think but stopped when i got to canada. i had wanted sweet valley twins from my parents but my mom thought that it would be better for me to read these instead. i loved sweet valley though...kids, twins and high. i remember when i used to borrow the svh ones from my aunt who was still in high school. i used to hide them from my mom because i remember being scandalized by the kissing scenes in them. you can't blame me though. they were really adultish compared to the sv kids.
other series i read as a kid were babysitters' clubs, goosebumps and some hardy boys. i also loved loved archie comics (although i prefer reading betty&veronica).
in grade two or three i think i started reading little women already. jo is and will always be my favorite. i hated amy because she was a brat and she ended up with laurie. and even worse she's played by kirsten dunst who i cannot stand. i also read hans christian andersen fairytales which were really morbid. of course the little mermaid that you know now is not the original story. (if you don't want me to spoil it for you, skip this part!) she does get her legs, but every step she takes is supposed to hurt like daggers. it all ends tragically too- she throws herself into the ocean and turns into foam. yes. i used to read those when i was a child.
in grade 6 i really loved katherine paterson's books...she wrote bridge to terabithia. that was the first book i had to study in canada for language arts. people in my class were shocked that i finished it right away. (yeah, i'm a nerd). my favorite one by her though is jacob have i loved. that one made me cry so much.
and then in grade 7&8 i attacked mrs. onody's reading corner and read almost every book. from horror stories, v.c andrews to charles dickens, victor hugo, charlotte bronte, among others. i used to read so much. now i can't read as much because there's way too much reading for school.
and then in high school, grade 9 to be specific, i discovered jane austen and pride & prejudice. :)
university came and i was exposed to a lot of novels...old ones, modern ones, dirty ones like lady chatterley's lover and white hotel. through my english lit classes i found sylvia plath, dorothy livesay who are a few of my favorite poets. i also found my love for plays...glass menagerie, after the fall, i claudia, amadeus, cat on a hot tin roof.
and then there are the french ones that i've come to love: la cantatrice chauve, les belles-soeurs, littoral, a toi pour toujours ta marie lou, being at home with claude, provincetown playhouse. and now, believe it or not, i've come to love my french plays this year: tartuffe, le misanthrope, britannicus and phedre.

i can't wait for the summer though so i can read books that i actually want to read.
i will just have to stay away from depressing ones. this past summer i read anna karenina, tess of the d'ubervilles and the scarlet letter right after the other. my mom thought that i was depressed. haha.

now this one is from bmv in downtown. look at that loveliness:
now back to work. argh.

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i need a cracking break.

writer's block will be the death of me. ergo, two surveys, stolen from jewlz :)

Say the first thing that comes to your mind :

1. You & your ex - hm
2. I am listening to – dido
3. Maybe I should – keep writing
4. I love - him
5. I don't understand – myself sometimes
6. I have lost my respect for - i try not to do that
7. I last ate – fibre flakes and banana

IS YOUR/ARE YOU:
1. Is your hair wet? - non
2. Is your cell phone right by you? - oui
3. Do you miss someone? - painfully yes
4. Are you wearing chap stick? - no. i use burt's bees. chapstick makes my lips sticky.
5. Are you tired? - augh. yes, mothereffer.


HAVE YOU.
1. Recently done anything you regret? - yes. like procrastinate.
2. Ever kicked someone? - nope. i haven't been violent.
3. Ever tripped over your own feet? - muahahaha...like last week. pants with a hem+pointy heels=not a good idea

TODAY HAVE YOU.
1.Have you cursed?- nope not yet. not out loud anyway.
2. Have you gotten mad at someone? - nope.

RANDOM.
Q: Is there a person who is on your mind right now? - racine and corneille and all of their characters in their plays. augh.
Q: Do you have any siblings? -oui oui. 4 of them.
Q: Do you smile often? - yes but i also frown and pout often.
Q: Do you like your handwriting? - sometimes. i used to have your typical filipina pointy (bleh) writing. but now it's gotten all loopy and fat.
Q: What color shirt are you wearing right now? - my really ancient white i heart new york shirt.
Q: What were you doing at 7pm yesterday? - sitting in the car avec my dad on the 407 belting out beatles songs.
Q: I cant wait till? - the last day of school, california and the month of august :)
Q: What would you rather be called? - mel or melly by close friends
Q: Are you a friendly person? - yes but i can also be really bitchy.
Q: Do you have any pets? - yup, un chat
Q; Were you the one of those kids that cut their hair by themselves when they want? - hahaha. i used to have my sister cut my hair and bangs for me.
Q: What do you think when you see someone trip, and then try and play it off? - lol i just snicker to myself. i'd rather they just laugh at themselves.
Q: Would you rather work a boring job, or a fast pace exhausting one? - a fast pace exhausting one. i work better under pressure and for some reason like to fear tired at the end of the day. it makes me feel i've accomplished a lot.
Q: Know someone who just has way too many freaking aim screen names? - i don't have aim.
Q: Can you be trusted with a fragile object? - yes.
Q: Ever almost get run over by a car? -muahaha. yes. while jaywalking in downtown.
Q: Do your parents have home videos from when you were a baby? - yes, of my first birthday but sadly they forgot to bring it to canada.
Q: Whats your favorite Popsicle flavor? - orange
Q: Do you like your school? - meh.
Q: What time do/did you have to be in school by? 6:30 pm. but i like to be an hour early for it. don't ask me why.
Q: Whats the last movie you saw? a hilary duff movie.

***

1. Raised in: philippines & canada

2. Planned baby: very planned.

3. Birth date: july 26

4. Any siblings: 4 of them

5. Younger or older: the oldest

6. Hair color: dark brown

7. Hair length: augh. like really short. it's growing out though so it's ugly and nasty. i can't wait to have girl hair again.

8. first school: rosehill

9. Eye color: dark brown

10. Shoe size: 7

11. Mood: blah.

12. Smell: i always smell good. :)

13. Height : 5'4? 5'5?

14. Lefty/righty: right

LOVE LIFE:

1. Do you believe in love? but of course

2. Have you ever been heartbroken? oh yes

5. Have you ever fallen for a friend? oh yes

6. Are you afraid of commitment? no

7. Do you believe in love at first sight? hm not really.

THIS OR THAT:

1. Love or money? love

2. Hard liquor or beer? i don't like to drink.

3. One night stands or relationships? relationships. durrs.

4. Television or internet? internet.

5. Pepsi or coke? coke zero

6. Fun night out or romantic night in? both

7. Phone or in Person? it depends. some people are phone people some are in person people.

8. Aim or myspace im? i have neither

HAVE YOU EVER:

1. Have you ever been caught sneaking out? nope. i can't really sneak out because everything is so far away in fricking markham.

2. Have you ever skinny dipped? no

3. Have you ever done something you regret? a lot.

4. Have you ever been on a house boat? no

5. Have you ever finished an entire jaw breaker? yes, a mini one

7. Have you ever been streaking? no


ARE YOU:

1. Are you missing someone right now? yes

2. Are you talking to anyone right now? no

3. Are you German? no

4. Are you Italian? no

5. Are you French? no but omg i wish i was one!!! a french asian. haha.

6. Are you Russian? no

7. Are you Norwegian? no

8. Are you Indian? no

9. Are you Irish? no

10. Are your parents still married? oui oui

DO YOU:

1. Do you get depressed about things easily? i try not to. but yes, when i'm pmsing.

2. Do you live life to the fullest? i'm not lazy, that's all i can say.

3. Are you comfortable with the way you look? oui.

4. How do you dress? i like skinny belts, skinny pants, oversized clothing and flats.

5. Are you scared of growing up old and alone? YES

6. do you smoke or drink? nope, thank goodness.

7. Favorite season? summer and fall

8. Are you a vegetarian? nope.

9. Current song your listening to? still dido.

5 Facts

1. Middle initial: D.

2. Astrological sign: leo

3. Eye color: Dark brown

5. Birth day (Monday, Tuesday, etc.): it will be saturday this year

5. Home state: ontario. hehe.

5 Favorites

6. Fave movie: a lot. breakfast at tiffany's, gosford park, serendipity, wicker park, devil wears prada, lost in translation, etc...refer to my collage ;)

7. Fave book: shopgirl, bridget jones, the jess darling series, and the rest are plays

8. Fave candy: coffee crisp, those chocolate cups from costco, kitkat, m&m peanuts, skittles

9. Fave makeup: bronzer and lipstick

10. Fave magazine: teen vogue, martha stewart (hehe), saveur, elle, flare

5 People

11. Newest friend: bah. i'm careful with the term "friend"

13. Longest-lasting crush: hm

14. Role model: audrey hepburn

15. Kindergarten teacher: miss mina

5 Things

16. My love's name is: john-eh

17. I can’t find my: peace until i have written this blasted paper.

18. My friends say that I’m: weird, sweet and loveable. :D

19. My parents were going to name me: golly i forget.

20. I would never eat: balut, dinuguan and those other weird filipino things.

5 Moments

21. I read my first magazine when: omg. the first magazine i ever read was cosmo at the salon. :O i didn't know it was bad...

22. The first time I lost a friend was when: lost in what way?

23. I had a really good laugh when: lots.

24. I was so proud of myself when: everytime i overcome myself.

25. If I could, I would go back to: march, june and october and live it forever and ever.

Five Places

26. My first kiss happened (or should happen) at: my first real one was in the gazebo at main street unionville. sigh.

27. I spend most of my time at: fricking work.

28. I used to hide my diary: under my bed or under my pillow

29. My favorite place to unwind is: my room or in the den

31. Morning or night: night

32. Cats or dogs: cats.

33. Computer or cell phone: both.

34. Pop or soda: i say pop. john says soda. haha.

35. Vegetables or fruit: i'm more of a fruit person.

5 Ifs

36. If I could move anywhere, it would be: france.

37. If I were an animal, I would be: a bird so i can fly.

38. If I could change one thing, it would be: time.

39. If I had one superpower, it would be: be invisible.

40. If I had a million dollars, I would: help my family, travel and then open my own business

5 Pasts

41. My first word was: i don't know...

42. When I played make-believe, I: would be the mother or someone's girlfriend. HAHA.

43. I used to watch, on continual repeat: omg. gosford park. for real.

44. I can’t believe I worried so much about: school and what other people thought about me.

45. I was so afraid of: what other people thought about me. i can't believe i did that.

5 Futures

46. When I grow up, I want to be: have my own catering and events business

47. Before I die, I hope to: to make a good difference and live how i was made to live.

48. I'll be friends with: real people, yes jewlz, real people.

49. I'll live: with my family

50. I'll make a difference by: the little and simple things.

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