Survey for breakfast

Do you like the person you are becoming?
Yes.

Has anyone ever called you perfect before?
Yes

Did anybody ever call you beautiful?
Yes

Someone knocks on your window at 2am, who will it be?
Santa?

Do you sleep on your side, stomach, or back?
Side

How do you vent anger?
Loudly. Haha!

Do you think too much or too little?
Just right, I think

Do you talk about your feelings or hide them?
A bit of both

When's the next time you will see the person you like?
This afternoon

Are you waiting for something?
Always; it's good to anticipate things

Did you cry today?
Nope

What's most stressing right now?
The mess that surrounds my desk

What are you listening to?
My typing

Do certain songs make you cry?
Yes

Would you change anything about yourself, if you could?
Maybe my hair -- which I'm actually getting cut today...and not by myself!

Do you think people have any misconceptions about you?
For sure

Were you smiling when you woke up this morning?
Probably

Do you tell your best friend everything?
Yes

Are you happy at the moment?
Yes

Do you think you will be in a relationship three months from now?
Yes

Who's one person you cannot stand?
The chick from a LOT of commercials on Canadian TV right now and I have no idea what her name is.

Would you get married if you could, right now?
YES! All over again!

The last person you argued with?
Wow, I'm not sure!

Do you like change?
Yes

Are you a bitch?
I'd like to think not.

When the phone rings, how do you answer?
Hello!

Favorite drink?
Ice tea, although Gatorade's getting there.

Does the person you like know that you like them?
Yes

Last time you talked to your mom?
This morning

Where are you right now?
Work

Favorite pie?
Pecan

How is your hair?
Nappy and not fixed...which is normal these days and will hopefully change after this afternoon!

Latest you stayed up in the past week?
1:30ish?

What are you doing?
Trying not to have a sneeze attack

Have you been in a car accident?
Yes, but as a driver, no.

What was the last thing you said out loud?
"I feel like I have to shout!" (My only-other-coworker-for-today's desk is on the other side of the office)

What did the last text message you received say?
Re: corporate donations

Last time you went to church?
Sunday

Do you care if people don't like you for no reason?
Yes

Have you ever done something you told yourself you wouldn't do?
Probably

Have you ever really wanted something so bad and got it?
Yes

Will you be married in the next 2 years?
Yes

Do you believe in karma?
Somewhat

Do you think your first love affects the way you go on with life?
Yes...I married him.

How many first cousins do you have?
Is "infinity" a number? just kidding (lemme count...) ~42, not including cousin-in-laws

Does a kiss make you feel better?
Yes

How long ago did you hug someone?
This morning

Have you ever been skinny dipping?
No

When was the last time you threw up?
I'm not sure

What is the best ice cream flavor?
Jamocha Almond Fudge! DUH!

Do you use smiley faces on the computer a lot?
Yes :)

What do you usually do during the day?
Eat, sleep, poop...work, exercise, clean, cook, etc.

Do you use the word 'hello' daily?
Yes

How old will you be turning on your next birthday?
27?!

What did you do on Friday?
Cleaned (I was off)

Have you ever cried because of something someone said to you?
Yes

Whats your natural hair and eye color?
Daaaaaaaaaaaaark brown

Who's the last person you felt stalked by?
Probably some stranger

Do you cry a lot?
Probably. Haha!

How many siblings do you have?
5+4

What is the first noticeable thing behind you?
PAPER!!!!

Do you tan easily?
I'd say no, but I think that's changing.

Are you glad it's summer?
Yes

Do you plan to go to university?
Again? Probably not.

What about kids?
Gimme! Haha!

Plan on getting married?
Been there, done that.

How late do you usually stay up?
Around 11, on a good day

Ever been used?
I'd hope not

Do you get in trouble a lot?
No

Who do you see on Sundays?
Other than my homies, it could be anyone!

What is the first thing you see when you look out your window?
The market :)

Is there anything in your hand?
No

What is one emotion you are feeling right now?
Chill

What are you currently doing?
Formatting a document

Have you told anybody you loved them today?
Yes

Do you miss anybody?
Yes

Any plans for tomorrow?
Yes

What is the last thing you ate?
Peanutbutter sandwich!

Are you a generally clean or messy person?
Clean

Do you find the opposite sex confusing?
No

What was the reason behind the last time you cried?
It's personal

Is there anybody you wish you could be with right now?
Yes

Are you gonna be home alone tonight?
Nope

When is the last time you saw a movie in theaters?
The 19th -- THE DARK KNIGHT!!

Anything you wish you could tell someone but can't?
Nope

What is one thing you can't wait for?
Jaye's birthday!

How has this week been?
LONG (it's my first 5-day work week in 5 weeks!)

Do you like music?
Yes

When is the last time you took a nap?
Earlier this week

Do you only drink bottled water?
Nope, in fact, I prefer not to (http://www.toronto.ca/water/faq.htm)

What do you want most right now?
Run

Who did you last hang out with?
Jaye & Paul

Are you ever a freak about cleanliness or organization?
Yes, but not so much now as before

Do you know how to knit?
Nope, but I've wanted to learn


Physics or chemistry?
chemistry

Pink or teal?
Teal (it's NEVER pink for me)

Do you make friends easily?
I suppose?

What are you thinking now?
Mmm...chocolate

What makes you happy?
Many, many things.

Do you smoke weed regularly?
What kind of question is this?!

Have you kissed somebody in the last 3 days?
Yes

Who's the last persons house you went to?
Tina's

Thank you, Randy

Randy Pausch, author of The Last Lecture passed away on Friday from pancreatic cancer. I'm actually reading his book right now, and I've watched his lecture many times. May he rest in peace.


Click here for a previous post on Randy Pausch.

Aww...

My sister showed this to me today -- it's so sweet! (Don't mind the music.)

Back to Life

In a few days, my sister is going back to what she does best - full-time Mom-ing while kicking ass with her own business.

I have to say, I've been just as excited for this with her and she was with me for Jaye's and my wedding. August has never looked so exciting!

I saw her yesterday and it seemed she was having a rough day, but in my mind, I found myself chuckling because what kind of last-week-of-a-screwy-job would it be without some I-hate-my-job!-moments? It's just another challenge, which at the end of, she'll be laughing because she got through it fair and square.

I'm so proud of her. :)

Film crazy...

Watch THIS while it lasts...

Crocophile

I'm a massive lover of Crocs. Not your traditional Crocs though (as hideous as they are, they are quite comfortable, but the main reason I don't own any is because my feet are so narrow, I can't keep them on!). I'm not big on brands (and Crocs isn't exactly a "brand name", but you know what I mean), but I stand by Crocs because they are committed to making a lightweight, comfortable, slip-resistant, fashionable and functional shoe, which can be produced quickly and at an affordable price to their customers. Yes, I took that directly from their website. But seriously, I love them. And I don't have to wear socks! Yay!

What I do love are the other styles of Crocs.

Par exemple:

My sister got these ones and when she told me about them, I had to get a pair. I looked all over and found a SIZE 4 which fits perfectly and that's the smallest size they come in for women's Crocs. BONUS!

They were my first pair of Crocs and I love them, and even now, several years later, I still have them and they're still black!

These, I saw in Japan last year and freaked because everyone knows I need the height but haven't had the comfort...and hey, they're not ugly either. So of course, I bought them, and I swear by them...

I wore them at our wedding reception and even though they didn't match, they sure were comfortable! I just wish I had them on earlier in the day! (They did, however, make an appearance in the "carry over the threshold" picture. Oops!)

I got these in Hawai'i. Jaye actually saw them a while back and thought I'd like them, but since then, he's only been able to describe them to me as "strappy Crocs" and we never saw them. So, when I was going to look for the shoes below that I also saw in Hawai'i, I stumbled across these (they didn't have the shoes below in the store I was at) and thought they looked like a "me shoe". They're really comfortable!

I'm in the market for these. I saw them at a Crocs kiosk in Honolulu and by the time I decided I wanted them, it was already the day of our departure for home and they were in no other place but that kiosk (which wasn't too close to our "home"). If you find them, let me know!

How I love Jemaine

Jaye and I are MASSIVE fans of Flight of the Conchords and Bernice emailed me this video and I felt the world would be a better place if everyone saw it...

And another one!

[1] What's one thing that would instantly make you dislike a person?
I don't know about instantly dislike, but I know bad first impressions usually entail some sort of cockiness.

[2] What do you do when you need to relax?
Soak

[3] Why do you think there is war in the world?
Maybe as long as there are leaders like there are today and people willing to fight, there'll be wars.

[4] Do you think it's OK to sometimes tell lies?
Yes as long as they're done with good intentions...does that make sense?

[5] Do you like things in life to stay how they are or change?
I like where they are right now.

[6] If someone liked you, what would be the best way to let you know?
In a note, with a yes and no checkbox.

[7] What's the last song you listened to?
Dangerous - Kardinal & Akon

[8] If you won a lot of money on the lottery, what would you buy first?
A house.

[9] Would it change your life?
Of course!

[10] What was the last thing you purchased?
A burrito. That sounds so funny.

[11] What would you do when you're stressed out?
Lose LOTS of weight...:(

[12] Would you honestly say you'd risk your life for someone else?
Of course!

[13] Do you believe in aliens?
Yes...there's gotta be more out there.

[14] Could you forgive a boyfriend or girlfriend who physically hurt you?
It would be challenging, but I'd forgive.

[15] What's your biggest fear in life?
That I'll be gone and haven't left a mark.

[16] Do you have a best friend?
Of course!

[17] Are you afraid of death?
Nope.

[18] Do you think parents should stay together for the kids?
Not if that's the only reason.

[19] Can money buy happiness?
Ha! No. E.g. Did that thousand dollar bag make you so happy that you never have to own another and you can get rid of all your other ones? I thought not!

[20] Are you looking forward to anything?
Every day!

[21] Write some lyrics from the song you're listening to?
I'm not listening to anything :S

[22] Do you open up to people easily?
Some people, sometimes.

[23] Has anyone given you a compliment today?
Yes...but I still want a haircut.

[24] What do your friends call you?
Treeh or Trina

[25] Has anyone upset you in the last week?
Nope.

[26] What usually causes your relationships to end?
I've been in the same one since I was 16, so I wouldn't know :)

[27] Are you close to your parents?
Yes

[28] What's the best thing about you?
Me. I'm the best. Hahahaha!

[29] Do you think you would be a good parent?
I've been told I'd be, so I think so.

[30] Are you a forgiving person?
Yes.

[31] Whats your favorite drink?
Ice tea

[32] Do you miss anyone?
Of course!

[33] What were you doing at 3 AM this morning?
Sleeping...thank goodness!

[34] Who do you hate?
No one.

[35] Is your room clean?
Currently, it's got laundry all over...but it's folded laundry!

[36] What are you going to do tomorrow?
Enjoy being in a clean house :)

[37] What is in store for your future?
What isn't?

[38] Do you take care of your friends while they're sick?
Quick someone get sick, and I'll take care of you!

[39] When was the last time you purchased something over $500?
A few weeks ago...if you call a wedding a "purchase"!

[40] Any piercings?
Yes, 5 actually.

[41] Favorite color?
Of all time? BLUE.

[42] Who is your favorite person to have a serious conversation with?
Jaye, and yes, every so often we do stop joking around and have a serious conversation.

[43] Who was driving the last time you were in a car?
Jaye

[44] What kind of digital camera brand do you have?
Canon

[45] Does any part of your body hurt right now?
Nope

[46] Do you like coffee?
If it feels like a coffee day!

[47] Why are you doing this survey?
Because I don't resist filling these out.

[48] What are you craving?
Dry pants (shut-up, I just came in from the rain outside!)

[49] Whats the closest red thing to you?
My date stamp on my desk.

[50] What is the last pill you swallowed?
Allegra

[51] How did you sleep last night?
Well! I changed our sheets last night so it was a nice, crisp bed :)

[52] What was the first thing you thought this morning?
OMG, I'm awake and we won't be late!

[53] What did you do last night?
Cooked (yay!), did laundry (yay!), went for my run (yay!), watched an awesome episode of Law & Order: SVU (yay!), cleaned (yay!)

[54] Do you think you will be in a relationship 3 years from now?
Yes.

[55] What were you doing at 7 am?
Eating breakfast.

[56] Which 4 celebrities would you do?
Oh my.

I've come to realize...

Seriously, my blog wouldn't be my blog without one of these...

1. I've come to realise that my butt: has a mind of its own.

2. I've come to realise that when I talk: my voice gets higher and the words come out more quickly when I'm excited.

3. I've come to realise that if I love someone: I should show it as well as say it.

4. I've come to realise that I need: to go back to being anally clean.

5. I've come to realise that I've lost: nothing and always gained something.

6. I've come to realise that I hate it when: I want to do more than is allowed.

7. I've come to realise that if I'm drunk: I'll do anything :S

8. I've come to realise that money: is always there when you really need it.

9. I've come to realise that my mother: has a serious sense of humour.

10. I've come to realise that I'll probably always be: someone's therapist.

11. I've come to realise that I have a crush on: my children who aren't in human existence yet.

12. I've come to realise that the last time I cried was: not too long ago, but still quite delayed (that's how I know my body is tired!).

13. I've come to realise that my cell phone: needs to adjust to being married (haha, Lei!)

14. I've come to realise that when I wake up in the morning: my husband is right next to me :D

15. I've come to realise that before I go to sleep at night: I need to chat.

16. I've come to realise that right now I am thinking about: anything but work.

17. I've come to realise that babies: are on the way!

18. I've come to realise that when I get on livejournal: I'm actually on BLOGGER. Haha!

19. I've come to realise that today I will: finally put away my laundry and the house will be mostly clean!

20. I've come to realise that tonight I will: try to do more cross-training.

21. I've come to realise that tomorrow I will: be off for the weekend at 5PM!

22. I've come to realise that I really want to: have it all.

23. I've come to realise that who is most likely to repost this is: the usual...you know who you are! Don't resist!

24. I've come to realise relationships: are all workable, provided both of you really want it to work.

25. I've come to realise love: is never an understatement.

26. I've come to realise my best guy friend: is more than just that.

27. I've come to realise my best girl friend/s: are crazy and I love them just like that!

28. I've come to realise food: that is new to me may taste good but can totally mess up my system!

29. I've come to realise that when I'm a girlfriend: I'm in trouble!

30. I've come to realise girls and boys: like girls and boys, and whatever the combination may be, they're a-ok with me!

31. I've come to realise over the summer: that life really can totally change in just one season.

32. I've come to realise heartbreak: comes in many forms.

Thanks Shai & Val!

Married life

I promise I'll go back and post about pre-wedding, wedding, and post-wedding festivities, but for now, I'd like to blog about what married life has been like so far.

My sister and I talked about it a bit today and well, so far, so good. Jaye and I have decided that our marriage officially started on Saturday afternoon, after we touched down on Toronto pavement.

Since then, we've still been running around, but it's a different kind of feeling. Marriage is running around so far.

Around the outtings and going to work, we've been trying to find time to clean our house. It's littered with boxes of STUFF. We have wedding gifts to put away, boxes of stuff from the wedding that need to find regular homes, boxes of stuff from before the wedding that were never put away, boxes of stuff that weren't unpacked from the move, now-empty luggage, laundry...and, as you can imagine, there isn't much space to walk. And today, we have more stuff to pick up that people bought us from our registry.

Usually, I'm excited to clean, but right now, I don't seem to have the energy nor the patience. This kind of mess doesn't excite me; instead it overwhelms and consumes me. I think I need to be put in a CHALLENGE state of mind.

The mornings so far though, have been a challenge. We've woken up late every morning so far (that's 3 days) and have rushed to get ready for work in very little time. I'd like to call it "jetlag" but I'm not sure that's what it is!

All in all though, everything's peachy. I finally get to cook tonight, which will be the first time in a LONG time, and not only that, I'm cooking Filipino food, which we've been deprived of for a few weeks now.

To really answer the question, "What is married life like so far?", it's fun. Really, that's it in a word.

Everything people have been telling us about how hard or annoying it'll be to get used to each others' daily habits, we've been laughing about. And with this new good habit of mine, looking for the lesson in everything possible, I'm finding I'm learning a lot of valuable things about Jaye, and not only that, I'm embracing them.

One big thing that's different though is the way I see Jaye. When we started going out, I looked at him differently from when I just saw him as the boy at school and church I had a crush on. Now, he's a whole different person again, and it started the moment I saw him on our wedding day at the ceremony.

To be honest, we saw each other before the ceremony. Yeah, I know, the superstitious would say it's bad luck, but really, we don't believe in that stuff (look at us! j/k). We each went to confession that morning and we tried to miss each other, but we didn't. (I never froze so quickly in a church before, but anyway....) I didn't feel the change then, but I felt it right away when I was walking down the aisle.

This man is now my husband.

I look at him now and know that he's not going anywhere. I knew that already before, but there's a difference in how it feels now. And at the end of the day, he doesn't have to go home because he is home. I wake up in the morning and he's there and he will be there almost every morning for the rest of our lives. Again, I knew all of this before, but there's a huge difference when you're actually living it.

And another thing -- "Good morning, my wife" is a great start to my day.

A New Leaf

A new life calls for a new blog. How 'bout that?