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Sunsay Stealing 011: The Eighty Meme, Part One

Sunday, June 27, 2010 5:30 PM Posted by MissusDilis 3 comments

This week we ripped this meme off a blogger named Musings of an Absent Mind. Shou explains that she ripped it from a blogger named Erro. But, it was probably stolen there as well. So, of course, that will be as far as we go. Tracing back our theft's thieves might take some time. It was originally 80 questions, hence the name. We chose 44 of them and we'll do it in two parts! Link back to us at Sunday Stealing!

Sunday Stealing: The Eighty Meme, Part One

1. What curse do you use the most?
Sh*t, drat

2. Do you own an iPod?
No, I don't dig iPods.

3. What person do you talk to on the phone the most?
My husband

4. Do you still remember the first person you kissed?
Oh, I remember him very well *grins*

5. Do you remember where you were on 11/09/01?
Yes, I was in my apartment in PP and watching the news on tv.

6. What was the last movie you watched?
On the big screen? Oooh, that was Mr. and Mrs. Smith.

7. Has anyone ever called you lazy?
Yes, my mother, when I was a kid. 

8. Do you ever take medication to fall asleep?
No, not at all. I have no trouble falling asleep. My problem is I oversleep :)

9. Has anyone told you a secret this week?
Nope.

10. What is the first thing you notice about the opposite sex?
The smile

11. What are you looking forward to?
Completing the first phase of my diet regimen and watching Rafael Nadal's matches (and winning) at the Wimbledon.

12. Do you own any band t-shirts?
No, I don't think so.

13. What will you be doing in one hour?
Peeling the carrots and chopping onions.

14. Is anyone in love with you?
I know of one :)

15. Last time you cried.
A couple of months ago, for silly reasons (read: moody)

16. Are you on a desktop computer or on a laptop?
Laptop

17. Are you currently wanting any piercings or tattoos?
I already have three piercings on my earlobes and won't be doing anymore than that.

18. Would you ever date anyone covered in tattoos?
Why not, if I like him enough... but right now, I'm already taken, sorry.

19. What were you doing before this?
Playing with my dogs

20. When is the last time you slept on the floor?
Can't recall...

21. How many hours of sleep do you need to function?
I don't know... maybe 6hrs minimum..

22. Do you eat breakfast daily?
I don't usually eat breakfast but since I started dieting I now have daily breakfasts.


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Unconscious Mutterings 011

4:31 PM Posted by MissusDilis 3 comments



Here are my mutterings for this week:

  1. Collectors :: annoying
  2. Passion :: strong passion
  3. Winner :: victor
  4. Uninhibited :: open
  5. Challenge :: contest
  6. Self :: ego
  7. Your :: thy
  8. Viewer :: discretion
  9. Random :: sampling
  10. Vice :: versa

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Wordless Wednesday 004: Tire collector

All in a day's work.







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Sunday Stealing 010: The Oh, My! Meme, Part One

Monday, June 21, 2010 5:15 PM Posted by MissusDilis 0 comments

Today we ripped this meme off a blogger and blog named Greeding Ruler. He does not state where he ripped it from. But, it was probably stolen there as well. So, of course, that will be as far as we go. Tracing back our theft's thieves might take some time. It's a long one, we'll do it in two parts! Link back to us at Sunday Stealing!

Sunday Stealing: The Oh, My! Meme

1. The phone rings, who don't you want it to be?
Anyone bringing not so good news.

2. When shopping at the grocery, do you return your cart?
No, I don't. It's a long walk back and there are parking attendants who collect them anyway.

3. In a social setting, are you more of a talker or a listener?
I'd like to say I'm both. 

4. What was the last compliment someone gave you?
My friend who was in town recently complimented about my cooking. My heart swelled with elation and pride tee-hee-hee.

5. Do you play the lottery?
I don't, which is kind of ironic because I keep on wishing I'd win the lottery! *lol*

6. If abandoned alone in the wilderness, who would you want with you?
My husband - he's the outdoorsy type so he knows a thing or two about survival in the wilderness.

7. Do you like to ride horses?
I haven't tried...

8. Did you ever go to a camp as a kid?
Yes!!! I have great memories of my camping adventures when I was a kid. 

9. What is your favorite party game?
Charade

10. If a sexy person was pursuing you, but you knew he/she was married, would you go for it?
I'd say yes right away if only I am not yet married.

11. What was the last time you lied?
See number 10. *lol*

12. Could you date someone with different religious beliefs than you?
I'm actually married to one.

13. If you have a S/O, who pursued who? If not, do you like to pursue or be pursued?
We pursued each other! *lol*

14. Use six words to describe yourself.
zany, moody, foodie, blogger, bookworm, abstract-thinker

15. Name a song that could make you cry.
Wish You Were Here by Pink Floyd



16.  Are you pleased with your education?
Definitely! I'm an iskolar ng bayan (State scholar) through and through having enjoyed free education in the best public schools in my country. But I'm still yearning to pursue grad studies.

17. How do you feel about gun control.
It should be in place and imposed up to the highest level. No exceptions.

18. If your house was on fire, what thing would the first thing you grabbed?
I have a "grab bag" ready in case of emergency. It has clothes, cash, passport and other important documents.

19. How often do you have a romantic weekend? 
Often and, and usually at home. 

20. Do you think more of the past, present, or future?
I think more of the present so we could have a smooth path towards the future.

21. What was the last adult magazine that you have read?
Back in the university, I remember one of my roommates bringing home one.

22. What are you told about your eyes?
... that my eyes betray me sometimes.

23. How tall is just right?
6feet is just right.

24. Where is your dream house located?
In the sub-urbs and surrounded by a lush garden and a pond.

25. Do you have a secret fetish?
Nope.

26. Have you tried bourbon? If yes, what type?
No.

27. Have you ever seen a male or female stripper?
Yes, I once covered a story about Chippendales when they were in Cebu City.

28. When was the last time you were at TGI Fridays?
Long time ago.

29. When was the last time you were at Church?
OH MY!! It's been ages since...

30. Where was the furthest place you traveled today?
Went to the market today, about a mile from my house. Yes, that's the farthest I've done today.

31. What was your favorite job?
Community organising

32. What condiments do you like at your BBQ?
Pepper, lots of pepper, soy sauce, garlic, lime, and chili - now I'm salivating!

33. Bud is hosting Thursday Thunks this week. Will you play?
I'll check it out later.

34. Do you look like your Mom or Dad?
Combination  :D

35. Who was the last person you showered with?
Aherrrm, who else?








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Unconscious Mutterings 010

3:48 PM Posted by MissusDilis 0 comments


Okay, I'm late this week but, as some folks say... it's never too late for anything. So here are my mutterings for this week.

  1. Executive :: authority
  2. Director ::  controller
  3. Dress :: to impress
  4. Studio :: recording
  5. Accountant :: numbers
  6. Unit :: single
  7. Engaged :: committed
  8. Safety :: prime concern
  9. Post :: mails, letters
  10. Dialogue :: conversation

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Sunday Stealing 009: The Dark Side Meme

Monday, June 14, 2010 5:01 PM Posted by MissusDilis 3 comments

Today we ripped this meme off a blogger named Dana at the blog Amid Life's Questions. Today is a special meme. Dana explains why! "Let's see, this started out as Jay doing Savannah's "Questions" meme - a meme with a twist. This meme is constantly evolving - I answer the 10 questions that Jay posted and then post 10 questions of my own for anyone to answer on their blog or in comments. Jay asked some great questions - I couldn't resist the pull to the "dark side". So, in the same spirit, at Sunday Stealing we've added ten of our own questions! Link back to us at Sunday Stealing!

Sunday Stealing: The Dark Side Meme

1. You're building your dream house. What's this one thing that this house absolutely, positively MUST HAVE? (other than the obvious basics of course) a small gazebo set amidst a lovely garden where we can sit, have picnics, read books, or simply bask in sunshine.

2. What is your dream car? I'm not really into cars but any 4WD will do; sturdy enough to take on adventures in the countryside.

3. What is your favorite website that isn't a blog?
Face *cough,cough*book!

4. iPHone 4 or Droid, which do you want?
Neither.

5. When you're feeling down or lonely or just generally out of sorts, what do you do to cheer yourself up?
I eat! *lol*

6. Tell me something or someone that you love that most people seem to hate.
Professor Snape - need I say more?

7.  What do you want to be when you grow up?
I don't want to grow up - there's a Peter Pan inside me :D

8. Would you go on a reality show if given the chance?
No, not at all.

9. Who was your favorite teacher when you were growing up?
My English teacher in grade school, Mrs. Percy Villar, and my Filipino teacher in highschool, Mrs. Carmen Alabot.

10. You get one pass to do something illegal or immoral. What are you gonna do?
 Run to the tennis court and plant a kiss on Rafael Nadal's cheeks. At Roland Garros. *lol*

11. What were you doing ten years ago?
I was on my first international job here in Cambodia and I was familiarising with the Khmer culture as well as the multi-cultural work environment.

12. By this time next year, I....
... am hoping there's already a little ankle-biter in the house.

13. Do you think the United States will elect a female President in your lifetime? Do you think this would be a good thing?
I think it's up to the Americans to decide.

14. Which fictional,  TV show character you would shag anytime?
 Let's see... Dr. Owen Hunt (Grey's Anatomy). I just love this McRuggedly-handsome doctor :)


15. What is your greatest pet peeve?
Queue jumpers! Arrrgggh.

16. Tell me about your most recent trip of more than 100miles.
It was a weekend holiday in Kep, thanks to the Cambodian King Norodom Sihanouk's birthday. Click the links to see how it went, if you like.

17. Which do you use more often, the dictionary or the thesaurus?
I think I answered this question previously.

18. Do you have a nickname? What is it?
It may sound cheesy but yes, I was nicknamed Darling. Gah.

19. What are you dreading at the moment?
Teases and taunts after my #18 answer.

20. Do you worry that others will judge you from reading some of your answers?
Not at all.

21. In two words, explain what ended your relationship.
Career and distance

22. What were you doing this morning at 8am?
Still in bed, asleep :)

23. Do you have any famous relatives?
None that I can recall.

24. How many different beverages have you drank today?
Let's see - coffee, water, ginger ale, and more water

25. What is something you are excited about?
Payday!

26. When was the last time you spoke in front of a large group?
In November last year, at conference of women media practitioners.

27. When you looked at yourself in the mirror today, what was the first thing you thought?
Gee, where do I start?r

28. What were you doing at midnight last night?
Playing computer games, tee-hee-hee.

29. What's a word you say a lot?
Oi!

30. Who is your worst enemy?
Myself!

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Unconscious Mutterings 009

Sunday, June 13, 2010 2:53 PM Posted by MissusDilis 0 comments


Here are my mutterings for this week:
  1. Offense :: violation
  2. Bench :: parks
  3. Kissing :: moviehouse
  4. Timely :: relevant
  5. Yellow :: sunflower
  6. Get up and go :: vamos!
  7. Beer :: pub
  8. Calories :: energy
  9. Blast :: explosion
  10. Window :: French

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The bull has triumphed!

Monday, June 7, 2010 2:06 PM Posted by MissusDilis 7 comments
I'm dancing on Cloud 9 since last night and obviously I won't be stopping and coming down any soon.

Rafael Nadal had just won his fifth Roland Garros title last night - all without dropping a single set. It's his 40th career title, his seventh Grand Slam, won this year's "Clay Slam", set a new record of 18th Masters title, and re-gaining the number 1 spot, all of which he achieved three days after his 24th birthday!!! Whew, and the world suddenly seems to be right, at least in the tennis world of Rafa and us, his fans.

Be calm. I am going to win.
- Rafael Nadal, Wimbledon finals 2008                  

Elizabeth Kaye quoted him saying this to his Uncle Tony and Team Rafa in the locker room while waiting for the game to resume at the rain-delayed Wimbledon 2008 finals match against Roger Federer. Read the whole article here - Zen and the Art of Rafael Nadal - a wonderfully written piece about one of the greatest sportsmen of our time.

This quote showed Rafa's character and the moment I saw it, it quickly became my mantra throughout the tournament. I honestly didn't think Robin Soderling will win. I was not disappointed; I knew Rafa had already set his mind. Last night's finals match showed a cool, calm, and collected Rafa. Cool as he might have been last night but he sure did went out there on a mission: to destroy the bird (Robin) and the mission was completed in a very convincing fashion. Rafa didn't let his nerves bother him again. Robin Soderling had some brilliant moments showing his thumping shots there but, like Nicolas Almagro, it wasn't enough to even win him a single set; he had a lot of break points but Rafa wouldn't let him.Clearly, Rafa means business and when Rafa means business, we saw why he is the best defensive and offensive player there is. After the second set, Robin is seen walking slowly and tiredly towards his chair. It gave me an impression of a beaten man about to begin the third set.

It was an emotional experience to see Rafa fall down on the clay in celebration of his win, and later on, him sobbing and heaving in between sobs behind the towel. It was the first time I saw him cry after a game and it is quite understandable. Going up against the only player to have beat him at RG and winning it means so much more to him, considering the circumstances of his performance in 2009. It is awesome to see him again lift and bite the RG trophy he so deserves. It goes to show that when Rafa is 100% fit there is no one who could stand in his way at the RG. I hope this will shut all Rafa doom-sayers and Uncle Tony hecklers out there. 

The Order has been restored, sports analysts/writers say. Indeed, as Rafa is, once again, the King of Clay. I know my friends Ana and Lui will agree with me when I say that us fans have had a great ride with Rafa, so far, and that we all can't wait for the rest of the year to unfold in the tennis world.

Now, it's on to the green, green grass; Rafa has a second Wimbledon title to chase.


P.S.
Imagine the delight of the French audience when Rafa spoke a bit of French during the awarding ceremony. By doing so, he not only has reclaimed his Roland Garros title but also regained the hearts of the French tennis fans.

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Sunday Stealing 008: Another Question Meme

Sunday, June 6, 2010 8:19 PM Posted by MissusDilis 2 comments

Today we ripped this off a blogger named Garamond Bophin at the blog Garamond Bophin's Journal. She states that she took it from Sally Maria. But, it was probably stolen from there as well. So, of course, that will be as far as we go. Tracing back our theft's thieves might take some time. Link back to us at Sunday Stealing.

Sunday Stealing: Another Question Meme
1.  It's 2am and you are not home. You are more than likely:
In Kep, camping (I wish)!

2. What's the last thing you spent more than $100 on?
My 3-in-1 machine - photo-copier, scanner, and printer.

3. What do your bank checks look like?
They look like bank checks, what else?

4. Where did the shirt you are currently wearing come from?
Came from the Russian Market.

5. Name something that will be on your Christmas wishlist?
Nikon D90 DSLR- yes, I am materialistic!

6. What color is your toothbrush?
Blue
7. Name something you collect and tell us about it.
Stamps and postcards. I'm a fan of old-fashioned mail. You can find more about it here - Postcards Crossing.

8. Last restaurant you ate at? Who where you with? How was it?
Mt. Everest Restaurant. Sounds Nepali but it is 100% Indian and a favorite of ours (husband and I). Serves the  best Ruby Murray in the Penh!

9. Who was the last person you bought a birthday card for?
I can't remember.

10. What is your worst bad habit?
Procrastination.

11. Name a magazine you subscribe to.
None at all.

12. Your favorite pizza topping.
Pepperoni, ham, and cheese

13. Whose number were you looking up the last time you used a phone book?
Mt. Everest Restaurant, for home delivery.

14. Other than your family, who is the person that you love most?
Myself *lol*

15. What is the last thing you cooked?
Meatballs for dinner tonight.

16. Name something you wouldn't buy used.
Underwear.

17. Which shoe do you put on first?
 Gosh, I don't really remember. Who cares, anyway?

18. What is the last thing you remember losing?
My temper.

19. What is the ugliest furniture in your house?
My husband's desk/table.

20. Last thing you bought and ended up returning?
A defective USB card

21. What perfume/cologne do you wear? If none, why?
I'm not really into scents but on some days, I wear cologne. I currently have Gap Body Lavender Tea (love the fresh scent) and Intense by Hugo Boss Woman (for special occasions only).

22. Your favorite boardgame?
Scrabble
23. What was the last board game you played?
Can't recall.

24. Where did your vehicle come from?
Made in Japan.

25. If a movie was made about your life what would the theme song be?
Pass... I'm not really good when it comes to music.

26. You're sad, who can cheer you up easily?
My husband - he can be goofy when required! *lol*

27. What was the color of the bridesmaids' dresses of the last wedding you went to?
I don't remember. Bridesmaids here, like the bride, change gowns several times you lose count if you are keeping tabs. The popular color is red.

28. What house cleaning chore do you hate the most?
Cleaning windows.

29. What is your favorite way to eat chicken?
Fried or grilled, and bare hands, of course.

30. It is your birthday. You hope the cake is...?
Anything chocolate. I'm a chocolate monster, yum-yum-yum-yum!


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Unconscious Mutterings 008

5:38 PM Posted by MissusDilis 0 comments


  1. Group :: together
  2. Pollution ::  poison
  3. Getaway :: escape
  4. Mail :: post/letters
  5. Believe :: hold on to
  6. Chimney :: soot
  7. Curses ::  black magic
  8. Contrite :: repentant
  9. Eyelash :: long and thick
  10. Jobs :: Apple

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Happy birthday, Rafa!

Thursday, June 3, 2010 3:24 PM Posted by MissusDilis 6 comments
Twenty-fours years ago today, a baby boy was born in the town of Manacor in the Spanish island of Mallorca. He picked up a tennis racket when he was three with the encouragement of his uncle... and the rest, as the saying goes, is history.  These days, this little boy is now called the mighty King of Clay... at his tender age of 24, he already has accomplished what other older tennis players had, winning titles and breaking records while maintaining a modest, polite, honest, and boyish demeanor.


I sure believe you, Rafa! Lovely feature about him here. You can find the interview online. A must read.

Okay, I just want to get this out of my chest; something about last night's quarterfinals match between Rafa and his compatriot Nicolas Almagro. I really got scared there when Almagro broke Rafa on his first service game and, before I knew it, the score immediately went up to 3-0 against Rafa. Maybe it's the  nerves, I don't know, but Almagro produced smashing forehands that Rafa could not return. But when Rafa was able to chain his nerves, the odds dramatically changed:  he came back with a vengeance and emerged winner in three sets with two tie breaks to boot.  The tie breaks were very well played, I have to say.

Rafa, still not in 100% fighting form in my opinion, but definitely not the Rafa with the ailing knee we saw  last year. I thought he played very well against the promising Almagro in a rather tight match. Almagro was awesome, too - his first serve percentage and big forehands served him well - but he just couldn't win a set. He fought extremely hard and he was very close but apparently ran out of resources as he was still unable to beat Rafa. Rafa's just too good for him last night. 

Lastly, I was so happy, too, that the match was broadcast live over one of the local cable television  channels here in Phnom Penh. It saved me a whole lot from the hassle of having to switch from one lousy live stream channel to another, or worse, click the refresh button every minute when the screen freezes. I'm looking forward to the semis, Rafa against Austrian Jurgen Melzer who crushed the third-seed Serbian Novak Djokovic in a dramatic five-set match. It was incredible for Melzer to win against Djokovic knowing the Serbian has never lost after a very comfortable 2-0 lead.



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