
Appetizer
What is the weather like today where you live?
It’s skin pricking hot here in Texas right now.
Soup
On a scale of 1-10 with 10 being highest, how career-minded are you?
5? I put my career on hold when we moved to Texas a little over a year ago.
Salad
What type of window coverings do you have in your home? Blinds, curtains, shutters, etc.?
We have white wood blinds on almost all windows. Not our choice. We’re only leasing. :) They’re all right though.
Main Course
Name something that instantly cheers you up.
My daughter instantly cheers me up.
Dessert
How many times do you hit the snooze button on a typical morning?
You might find this weird. I have three alarm settings 15 minutes apart. Hee hee. I only hit the snooze button once after the last alarm.

Appetizer
If you could live on another continent for 1 year, which one would you choose?
I’ve lived for 32 years in Asia. I’ve been in North America for the past year. I would definitely love to live in Europe for a year. I can start with Germany because I speak a little German.
Soup
Which browser do you use to surf the Internet?
I’m using IE (please don’t hate me!) but I’ve already downloaded Firefox. I’ve heard a lot of good things about it and I want to give it a try.
Salad
On a scale of 1-10 (with 10 being highest), how much do you know about the history of your country?
I got pretty decent grades in Philippine history. I think I can give myself an 8. :) Let’s just not focus too much on dates and names. Hahaha. I’ve been through C-section already.
Main Course
Finish this sentence: Love is…
…hubby, my daughter Abby, and my family in the Philippines.
Dessert
Have you ever been in or near a tornado?
No, and please God, I don’t want to be near one.

Appetizer
Do you consider yourself to be an optimist or a pessimist?
I am definitely an optimist. My mantra is “think happy and positive thoughts”.
Soup
What is your favorite color of ink to write with?
I’ve always preferred black ink for writing over any other color.
Salad
How often do you get a manicure or pedicure? Do you do them yourself or go to a salon and pay for them?
This will sound pathetic but since we moved to the US, I haven’t had a decent manicure and pedicure at a salon. Yeah, boohoo! :) It’s ok, I realized I won’t die if I didn’t go to the salon for a mani/pedi.
Main Course
Have you ever won anything online? If so, what was it?
I won a $25 Target Gift Card for playing a game at Target.com sometime around Thanksgiving last year.
Dessert
In which room in your house do you keep your home computer?
The “undefine room” next to the living room. Hee hee. It’s actually my daughter’s play area. I’ll have to rearrange it soon as I’m really out of place here. Hee hee.

Appetizer
What is the nearest big city to your home?
That would be San Antonio which is about an hour and forty-five minute drive from where we live.
Soup
On a scale of 1-10 with 10 being highest, how well do you keep secrets?
A 9. Hee hee. I can’t keep secrets from my husband and from my Mom…at least I’d like to think so.
Salad
Describe your hair (color, texture, length).
I have shoulder length, straight black hair. I have never colored my hair (EVER!) and haven’t permed it since I was 9.
Main Course
What kind of driver are you? Courteous? Aggressive? Slow?
I’m a courteous, law-abiding, defensive driver. Promise.
Dessert
When was the last time you had a really bad week?
Fairly recently. 

This is a special Mother’s Day meme that I received from my fellow WifeSpeaker, Maver. Thank you, Maver! I will not tag anyone for this Meme as I know all blogger moms will be too busy celebrating (it’s only Saturday night where I am right now). Just in case you want to snag this tag… here are the rules:
1. Just choose any Mothers’ Day graphics from Zwani to greet the mommies you know.
2. Add your blog to the list. Feel free to add all your blogs.
3. Tag other mommies you know.
Gossip Gehl
bloggerhappy
berryscrappy
Me,Myself+2
Confessions of a Supermodel Wannabe
Shopaholic Ties The Knot
Changing Lanes
Pit Stop
Cafe Munchkin
Mapped Memories
Munchkin Mommy
Happy Mother’s Day to all my friends in and out of the blogosphere. Greetings go to moms-to-be as well! God bless you you all and take advantage of this one day when you get extra extra special treatment.

Appetizer
I thought it would be fun to join Friday’s Feast. It’s too late in the day but, I’m still joining. Stubborn, stubbornn, stubborn. :)
Appetizer
When someone smiles at you, do you smile back?
Yes, usually.
Soup
Describe the flooring in your home. Do you have carpet, hardwood, vinyl, a mix?
Except for the tiled kitchen, bathrooms, and laundryroom, the rest of the house is carpeted.
Salad
Write a sentence with only 5 words, but all of the words have to start with the first letter of your first name.
Rowena really really really rocks.
Main Course
Do you know anyone whose life has been touched by adoption?
Yes.
Dessert
Name 2 blue things.
The sky and my daughter’s dance outfit.
Abby, Gracie and Meeya tagged me for this meme.

Here’s my list.
1. Go to the supermarket to buy “pantry and fridge replenishments”. Hee hee.
2. Take the clean dishes out of the dishwasher.
3. Clear the sink of dirty dishes.
4. Clean the stove and microwave.
5. Fold the (supermarket) shopping bags that have been piling up!
Whew! And believe me, this list ought to be longer. Hee hee!
Busy people: 1.) my chopsuey 2.) mind bubbles 3.) vanity kit 4.) somethingpurple 5.) a detour 5.) women xplore 6.) princes bela 7.) our journey to life 8.) my planet purple 9.) 100% Kelly 10.) A Reality Bite 11.) juls random thoughts 12.) meeya’s memes and finds13.) Cafe Munchkin 14.) Mapped Memories 15.) Munchkin Mommy 14.) You
I’m tagging Teacher Julie, Jen and Kerslyn. 