15 in 15

This is actually a Facebook tag... interesting to make sharing easier... It's being able to think of 15 movies in 15 minutes.

Here are the rules:

• Don't take too long to think about it.
• Fifteen films you've seen that will always stick with you. List the first fifteen you can recall in no more than fifteen minutes.
• Tag fifteen friends, including me, because I'm interested in seeing what films my friends choose!
• (To do this, go to your Notes tab on your profile page, paste rules in a new note, cast your fifteen picks, and tag people in the note).

1. Eat, Pray, Love

 2. RED (Retired Extremely Dangerous)

3. Lord of The Rings Extended Version
4. The Ring
5. The Grudge
6. 28 days & 28 Weeks Later
7. Transformers
8. Christopher Nolan's Batman
9. Fight Club
10. Iron Man 1&2
11. Big Fish
12. Harry Potter
13. Shawshank Redemption
14. Chronicles of Narnia
15 .The Prestige

The top 2 movies are the recent ones I've seen. Both movies are fun to watch. The rest are my all time favorites. And since I'm already sharing my thoughts on flicks. The Hobbit just got its green light to continue production. If you haven't seen the Extended Version of LOTR, save it. Watch it after The Hobbit then try connecting everything. The 1st Part of the last Harry Potter installment (Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1) is going to be shown this month, and another adventure from The Chronicles of Narnia (The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader) is also set to be released.

The 10th Photo Tag

Thank you Chris of The Mommy Journey

This was the 10th photo I posted on Sweet Nothings all the way back in December 2008, which explains the Christmas lights behind us. Taken in Trinoma.

Here are the RULES:
1.Look through your photo archives for the chosen blog and pull out the tenth photo you posted. 
2.Tell us a little about it. 
3.Tag five more players. 
4.Let the fun begin!

Tagging: 

Happy Home-Making with ACmumCee
My Written Xpressions
Simple Happy Life
A Time To Weep and A Time To Laugh
Smart Mommy
Mommy's PlayPen

10 Things Behind My Happy Life

Link the blogger who shared this Sweet Tag with you, then share the top 10 things that makes you happy. Thank you Chris of The Mommy Journey and Kikamz of Just About Anything for tagging me and to Willa of Smart Mommy who opened this tag for everyone.

Let me share the top 10 things that's currently making me happy:

1. I'm happy because we are planning and shopping--- redecorating the moment we transfer to our new home. We plan to make our room cozier by playing with the colors of black, off-white and red.
2. I'm happy because we get to spend more time with our Friends. 2010 is going to be different.
3. I'm happy that we're nearing summer (vacation time!)
4. I'm happy because our year started well. We welcomed 2010 by fulfilling a goal. It may be stressful moving out, but it's ok.
5. I'm happy because I was able to eat Green Mango with Shrimp Paste, finally!
6. I'm happy because I will be seeing some bloggers again on Thursday. Thanks Red Ribbon!
7. I'm happy because my life is so simple yet very meaningful.
8. I'm happy because I'm married to a sweet, thoughtful and loving man
9. I'm happy because I don't have to try so hard just to be happy
10. I'm very happy because I know that I will always have my family with me no matter what Life has in store for me.

Getting To Know Each Other

A tag that will definitely make my week from blogging complete. I'm in a very low mood lately. Been very busy and tired. I guess, after a week of excitement, that's the time you will get that tiring feeling. But this tag from Mommy Seiko of Seikos Diary woke me up.

GETTING TO KNOW EACH OTHER:
1. What time did you get up this morning? 6:30am
2. How do you like your steak? Medium

3. What was the last film you saw at the cinema? Ice Age 3!

4. What is your favorite TV show? Rachael Ray or The Tyra Banks Show

5. If you could live anywhere in the world where would it be? I'm still here. Nothing beats the comforts your own country can give.

6. What did you have for breakfast? Ham, scrambled eggs, toast and my Taho!
7. What is your favorite cuisine? My favorites play between Italian, Chinese, Mexican and other exotic flavors.

8. What foods do you dislike? Anything too spicy.

9. Favorite place to eat? I've always been a Mexicali fan.

10. Favorite dressing? Italian dressing.

11. What kind of vehicle do you drive? I used to drive my Dad's van, now I drive my husband's Honda Civic.

12. What are your favorite clothes? Comfy shorts, racerback tops and slippers.

13. Where would you visit if you had the chance? Georgia
14. Cup 1/2 empty or 1/2 full? 1/2 full

15. Where would you want to retire? Out of the city where I can plant herbs and flowers.

16. Favorite time of day? Night time

17. Where were you born? Mandaluyong City

18. What is your favorite sport to watch? Lately...UFC or Boxing hehehe!

19. Who do you think will not tag you back? Hmmm...I really don't know.

20. Person you expect to tag you back first? Mommy Jac, TeJan, Chris and Willa.

21. Who are you most curious about their responses to this? Blogger friends in my bloglist.
22. Bird watcher? Yes! Very much.
23. Are you a morning person or a night person? Night Person (used to) (I still want to.)

24. Do you have any pets? Yes! Fishes.
25. Any new and exciting news you'd like to share? We will be out this weekend. Tagaytay bound!26. What did you want to be when you were little? A Flight Attendant.

27. What is your best childhood memory? I had a worry-free childhood. I played a lot.

29. Are you married? Yes

30. Always wear your seat belt? Yes!

31. Been in a car accident? Nope!

32. Any pet peeves? People playing smart.

33. Favorite Pizza Toppings? Mushrooms, Pineapple, bell pepper.

34. Favorite Flower? Lilies
35. Favorite ice cream? Chocolate (dark, chocolate truffles)
36. Favorite fast food restaurant? KFC!

37. How many times did you fail your driver's test? never

38. From whom did you get your last email? Rach a good friend.

39. Which store would you choose to max out your credit card? Marks and Spencer

40. Do anything spontaneous lately? none

41. Like your job? Yes! Very Much!

42. Broccoli? Love it!

43. What was your favorite vacation? Anything that will keep me out from the usual and spent with my family.

44. Last person you went out to dinner with? My whole family. (dad, mom, siblings, niece and nephew and my family)

45. What are you listening to right now? BASIA
46. What is your favorite color? RED and NUDE

47. How many tattoos do you have? none

48. How many are you tagging for this quiz? Everyone in my bloglist!

49. What time did you finish this quiz? 9:25am

50. Coffee drinker? Used to, but not anymore.

How Old Is Old?---Updated

My apologies to Cathara of Cathara and Secretly Sinning, thanks for letting me know that this is part of your contest...

Thanks to Kikamz of Just About Anything and KittyKat of Amazingly Me who shared this tag with me asking How Old Is Old?

Is the question asking how old the word "old" existed or is it asking on our point of view on what really "old" pertains to.

Here are my answers basing it on 3 different kinds of perspective:

Physical--- the skin gets all wrinkly, cool gray hair takes over, movement and comprehension is slower. But still capable of doing a lot of things.

Age--- We shouldn't worry about aging. It's an experience (getting old) that we should fully live and enjoy. They say that as the person matures over time, the "true" physical beauty comes out.

And I see it in my husband. I look at him everyday... In my eyes, I see a more handsome fellow, than before when we first met. It makes me fall in love over and over again.

History--- Considered as something from the past. An event, thing, experience, person. That or who, once existed or has become part of.

"Getting old is also an opportunity to live again the life we had once when we were young. Only, with gray hair." Less responsibilities, more free time and a more relaxed life as we retire.

Bloggers I would like to hear from:

A Life That Is Less Ordinary
Mom’s Special Diary
Pensive Thoughts
From This Side
Heavenly Delight

To join the contest, visit here: Cathara

I'm A Mother; I'm A Wife

My big THANKS to Eds of Eds Mommy Life and Nisha of Nisha’s World and Baby Alisha
Rules PLEASE:

1. Link with the person who tagged you.
2. Copy above images.
3. Post this on any or all of your Blog/s.
4. Answer the two-part questionnaire following these Rules. (Feel free to elaborate your answers. For questions 8 - 14, post only the one (1) which you believe best describes your choice.)
5. Share this with at least seven (7) friends on your Blog Roll.
6. Come back to Living A’ La Mode (DO NOT CHANGE THIS LINK PLEASE.) and leave the URL of your Post in order for you/your Blog to be added to the Master List.

Master List:
A Sweet Taste Of Life
Living A’ La Mode
My Life In This Wonderful World
Life With Style
Eds Mommy Life
Sweet Nothings

7. Have fun!

~ Parenting Style ~

1. Do you exercise full or minimal control over your child’s / children’s behavior?
Yes! I make sure that my son knows that "I'm The Boss"

2. Do you expect your child / children to obey 100% or let her / him / them do what pleases her / him / them?
No, I'm not expecting 100% from my son. He's going to be a big boy soon.He was created to be a different person. He's free to do whatever he pleases. It's our job as parents to lead and guide our children towards the path to goodness.

3. Do you welcome discussion or you simply set rules?
I am very open for discussions. I weigh things through that.

4. Do you reprimand?
Yes.

5. Do you use spanking for punishment?
Yes.

6. Do you use some kind of a reward System for motivation?
Yes, but in a very healthy way and purpose. It motivates the child to do better all the time.

7. Do you enjoy being a Parent?
Of course, who doesn't! It made me appreciate life more, and my bond with my husband, became stronger than ever.

8. Are you a hands-on Parent or do you have a full-time Nanny?
I am a hands-on parent. My husband and I agreed for me to stay at home full-time. We don't trust (100%) anybody else aside from family, to handle our kid or kids.

9. At what age would you let your child make simple decisions for himself / herself?
Now! He can make simple decisions already. We let him decide on simple situations, like getting caught between 2 toys.

10.Do you and your Husband have the same Parenting Style?
Nope. We meet in the middle, when it comes to discipline.

~ Wife Style ~

7. How long have you been married?
5 years

8. How do you feel about being a Wife?
I feel very, very special. I feel like a child, with all the love and care I get from my husband.

9. What has been your typical sleeping attire since you got married?
Still the same from my usual. Pajamas and socks.

10. How do you show how appreciative you are of your Husband?
I thank him all the time...whether he gives me something of none. I say I Love You as much as I want to.

11. What do you do when your Husband annoys you?
I surprise him with a prank. I don't get mad that easily, like seriously. In the end, we'll be caught laughing at each other.

12. You are buying or planning to buy your first house as Husband and Wife….
Yes, we are in the process of planning, gathering more info. Plus, we're not in a hurry, we want it to be perfect. Something to be preserved for our children and grandchildren.

13. How does your house look like at the end of the day when Hubby gets home?
Depends on what day? Monday---stuff around from a weekend activity. Tuesday---Laundry, Wedenesday---I have dry clothing piled up somewhere (for folding) Thursday---the whole place is free from clutter, but not from my son's toys, Friday---definitely, my husband will come home to a well-organized and clean home.

14. How do you feel about running a household?
Like a QUEEN! :D

15. What is the sweetest gift you have given your Husband so far?
I think his Bubble Footspa Massager. That's 100% pampering, which Calvin Klein or Giorgio Armani can't give. :D

I am tagging all the Moms and Wives!

How Do I Love My Husband

I keep on mentioning over and over how marriage changed me and my over-all perspective in life. I used to be the type of person who would seal herself in a box and view the world on one side. Until I met my husband.

Two complete strangers, with different philosophies and ideologies.

My husband was my brother's schoolmate and bandmate in DSLU. Actually, he was the only person from my bro's circle whom I haven't met during their band days. There were times when he would go to our house, but, it's either I would be sleeping or out with friends. Then there were times when my bro would invite me to join them. But for some odd reason, I couldn't join them.

On my 21st birthday, I invited my brother's friends, sent an invite to Dolf, so I could finally meet him. But during that time, he had a girlfriend and I just got dumped by some guy. When I finally met him, he was very charming and quite a gentleman. 7 months later we met again, I went on a blind date with some goofy guy. It was actually a double date with my bro and his girlfriend. We went to Malate, to watch my brother's band play. And to my surprise("eyes twinkling"), I saw him.... It was Dolf... sitting by the bar. The feeling was refreshing. I was sooo bored with my date and decided to walk over to him and have a quick chat... So, that's when it started for us. The next thing I know, he texted me and invited me out for a movie. It was a very flattering experience. Then, in 2000 we made it official to everybody.

8 and 1/2 years of being together... 4 years married...How Do I Love My husband?
 
I love him back because he brought out the real person in me
I love him back because he has brown eyes
I love him back because he accepted me for I am
I love him back because he is a very patient person
I love him back for being a God-loving and fearing person
I love him back because he knows my heart's desires even if I don't say anything to him
I love him back because he is a good, responsible, sweet, and loving Father to our child
I love him back because he is full of wisdom
I love him back for being simple and humble about himself and his achievements
I love him back for the hugs and kisses he gives me everyday
I love him back for making me enjoy the luxury of staying at home
I love him back for being "the chef of the day" when I'm sick
I love him back because he plays sweet pranks with me
I love him back for his corny jokes and baluktot tagalog words
I love him back because he knows how to listen or to hear me out
I love him back for choosing me to be his partner and to spend the rest of his life with...