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Appetizer

On a scale of 1-10 (with 10 as highest), how much do you like your own handwriting?

A “2″.

Soup

Do you prefer baths or showers?

I wish I have the luxury to take long, relaxing baths. But right now, showers would do.

Salad

What was the last bad movie you watched?

It’s been so long since we last saw a movie. I honestly can’t remember the last bad movie we watched.

Main Course

Name something you are addicted to and describe how it affects your life.

The Internet! I feel like I will get sick if I don’t surf the net or blog in a day. Hi hi.

Dessert

Which instrument is your favorite to listen to?

The piano.

Appetizer

Given the choice, would you prefer to live in the country or in the city?

I prefer the country but in close proximity to the city?

Soup

Who is the cutest kid you know?

My daughter. Hee.

Salad

Fill in the blank: I couldn’t believe it when I heard ___________.

That a childhood friend of mine died recently.

Main Course

If you could star in a commercial for one of your favorite products, which one would you want to advertise?

Any chocolate products.

Dessert

What type(s) of vitamins and/or supplements do you take on a regular basis?

Vitamin C and multi-vitamins.

Appetizer

What does the color dark green make you think of?

Er, Incredibly Hulk?

Soup

How many cousins do you have?

Fourteen, first cousins.

Salad

On a scale of 1 to 10 with 10 being highest, how honest are you?

This one’s a toughie. A range between 8-9? Promise, I’m being honest.

Main Course

Name something that is truly free.

Love.

Dessert

Using the letters in the word SPRING, write a sentence.

Someday, I’d like to take photos of my daughter playing in the rain. While I will be near enough to see her smiles and hear her giggles.

Appetizer

What was your favorite cartoon when you were a child?

The Care Bears!

Soup

Pretend you are about to get a new pet. Which animal would you pick, and what would you name it?

I’d like to be a gold fish. I’m not a big fan of pets. I’d name it Timmy.

Salad

On a scale of 1-10 with 10 being highest, how much do you enjoy getting all dressed up for a special occasion?

I’d say a 9. It’s nice to get your hair, face and nails done once in a while.

Main Course

What kind of music do you listen to while you drive?

It depends on my mood. But more often, I have a jazz or christian music CD in the player.

Dessert

When was the last time you bought a clock? And in which room did you put it?

The last time I bought a clock was in 2004. We just moved to a new apartment then and we needed a clock for the bedroom.

Appetizer
Invent a new flower; give it a name and describe it.

I’d name the new flower Amelie, which is my daughter’s name. It’ll have light shades of pink, purple and blue. The petals will be as soft as the tulips yet when it blooms, they become as strong as a sunflower.

Soup
Name someone whom you think has a wonderful voice.

Sarah Brightman. I heard her sing first on my Jim Brickman CD and just recently on TV last Beijing Olympics opening.

Salad
On a scale of 1 to 10 with 10 being highest, how clean do you keep your car?

I can be a neat-freak when it comes to the family car. But I’d give myself an 8 now or maybe even a 7. I had to lower my standards since we have a toddler who drinks milk and snacks inside the car. Although I still cringe at the sight of crumbs on the car’s seats.

Main Course
How do you feel about poetry?

I’m not a big fan of poetry.

Dessert
What was the last person/place/thing you took a picture of?

My husband and daughter at home a few days ago. My husband blew candles on his birthday cake.

Appetizer

When was the last time you had your hair cut/trimmed?

January 2008. My hair badly needs a trim now because they are pretty dry at the ends. I need to search for a good salon!

Soup

Name one thing you miss about being a child.

Caring less for the future and having my parents take care of me.

Salad

Pick one: butter, margarine, olive oil.

It’s butter!

Main Course

If you could learn another language, which one would you pick, and why?

Chinese. It would be nice to visit Singapore again and be able to speak the language with my Chinese friends.

Dessert

Finish this sentence: In 5 years I expect to be…

..back to the corporate world, helping my husband pay for our house mortgage and raising our 2nd child, maybe?

Appetizer

What is the weather like today where you live?

It’s winter now on our side of the world yet we’ve had sunny and clear skies the past few days. Just lovely!

Soup

On a scale of 1-10 with 10 being highest, how career-minded are you?

I left the workforce in October last year and nearly a year of being a stay at home mom, I’m looking at getting a job again but only part time. So on a scale of 1-10, I’d be a 6. I love being a stay at home mom and being able to earn my own keep. My work will be my me-time I suppose.

Salad

What type of window coverings do you have in your home? Blinds, curtains, shutters, etc.?

We have blinds.

Main Course

Name something that instantly cheers you up.

My daughter’s smile.

Dessert

How many times do you hit the snooze button on a typical morning?

Since I stopped working I never had to use the alarm.

More friday’s feast here!

Appetizer

If you could live on another continent for 1 year, which one would you choose?

We just moved to Australia this year coming from Singapore, I guess if given a chance, I would like to try living in Europe, If only for the sights and food!

Soup

Which browser do you use to surf the Internet?

I love Firefox and Safari!

Salad

On a scale of 1-10 (with 10 being highest), how much do you know about the history of your country?

Eeek! I’d give myself a 7.

Main Course

Finish this sentence: Love is…

Love is seeing my daughter’s beautiful smile each morning.

Dessert

Have you ever been in or near a tornado?

No and I hope I will never experience that.

Appetizer

When someone smiles at you, do you smile back?

Not all the time.

Soup

Describe the flooring in your home. Do you have carpet, hardwood, vinyl, a mix?

A mix of vinyl and carpet.

Salad

Write a sentence with only 5 words, but all of the words have to start with the first letter of your first name.

Chocolates Can Cause Cavity and Chubiness

Main Course

Do you know anyone whose life has been touched by adoption?

Yes.

Dessert

Name 2 blue things.

The shades of WP 2.5.1 and my mouse pad.

Appetizer
What is the nearest big city to your home?

I’m not so sure. Hi hi. Melbourne, maybe?

Soup
On a scale of 1-10 with 10 being highest, how well do you keep secrets?

9-10

Salad
Describe your hair (color, texture, length).

It’s long, up to the shoulder blades, brown and still straight (rebonding residue).

Main Course
What kind of driver are you? Courteous? Aggressive? Slow?

I used to be an aggressive driver. Now, being in a new country and with my daughter as my passenger, I’m both slow and courteous. Tee hee.

Dessert
When was the last time you had a really bad week?

Over a week ago.

Appetizer
When you drink soda/pop/coke, do you prefer to drink it from the bottle, a can, or after pouring it into a cup?

I prefer to drink my soda in a glass or cup.

Soup
What television show are you willing to stay up late to watch?

Oooh, Desperate Housewives and Mc Dreamy(!) or rather Grey’s Anatomy. Hi hi.

Salad
Name one person, place, or thing you think of as brilliant.

Person: My husband. Place: Sydney!. Thing: Anything Mac.

Main Course
Would you be willing to work 4 10-hour days instead of 5 8-hour days in order to save gas?

I’d choose 4 10-hour days. The longer the weekends, the better!

Dessert
If you were a superhero, what would you call yourself?

Er, Timmy?