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Appetizer

What is the weather like today where you live?

Today is a little cloudy in our place. The storm Frank is over since last Monday and hopefully next week will be just fine.

Soup

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

As of now, in terms of my work- I may say 6. Yeah quite low because I lack enthusiasm and kinda bored with working all day with papers and numbers. But with my blogging career, I may say 9! Lol!

Salad

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

We have long, thick curtains hanging in our windows

Main Course

Name something that instantly cheers you up.

AJ and Opps! Lol!

Dessert

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

Only once! My hubby might get mad at me if I’ll wake up late, lol!

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Hi everyone! It's been a long time since I last join with the Fridays' Feast. Now that it's Friday the 13th, I think this day will be the perfect time for me to revive my appetite for this feast! :)

Appetizer

Do you consider yourself to be an optimist or a pessimist?

I think I'm more of an optimist than the nega one. For me everything has its purpose and most negative experiences are blessings in disguise.

Soup

What is your favorite color of ink to write with?

It depends upon what I'm writing and where. But I really love black when it comes to ink color, and sometimes gray for a more elegant touch.

Salad

How often do you get a manicure or pedicure? Do you do them yourself or go to a salon and pay for them?

Usually, after every 2 weeks and sometimes weekly. It depends upon the extent of dirt on my feet hahaha ! We usually hire a manicurist for a home service.

Main Course

Have you ever won anything online? If so, what was it?

I won P3,000 worth of e-money from an auction last year! yipeey! :)

Dessert

In which room in your house do you keep your home computer?

In our room, it's more safer there and less distractions hehehe :)

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Appetizer
Name a color you find soothing.

That will be green and blue. Green because for me that's the color of nature and blue as the color for sky and the ocean.

Soup
Using 20 or less words, describe your first driving experience.

I first drove a motorcycle and it was so much fun and fulfilling. It's like a the queen of the road! :)

Salad
What material is your favorite item of clothing made out of?

Hmm, I think cotton, it's more comfortable and always perfect for any season.

Main Course
Who is a great singer or musician who, if they were to come to your town for a concert, you would spend the night outside waiting for tickets to see?
Hmm, If I can turn back time and be in my high school days I might say the backstreet boys! But now its a different story. I might say "none"

Dessert
What is the most frequent letter of the alphabet in your whole name (first, middle, maiden, last, etc.)?
I think its the letter "N" look here's my full name - Edralin Canilang Flores Nanquil

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Appetizer
Invent a new flower; give it a name and describe it.
Rosy Kampupot! It's a rose combined with kampupot(Phils. flower), Period! :)


Soup
Name someone whom you think has a wonderful voice.
Me! lol! kidding! hmmm,,, Jayson Castro of American Idol hahaha ( He's so cute!)


Salad
On a scale of 1 to 10 with 10 being highest, how clean do you keep your car?
8! I love it squezy clean!


Main Course
How do you feel about poetry?
I definitely love poetry! Poetry for me is a artistic/romantic way of expressing oneself.


Dessert
What was the last person/place/thing you took a picture of?
This one! ( Bataan Phils - This is my hubby in his "spring tub"! )





More feast here.

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Appetizer
What does the color dark green make you think of?
It made me think of the dark forest and the creatures under the sea.

Soup
How many cousins do you have?
More than 20! It might not be Friday if I you really want the actual count.

Salad
On a scale of 1 to 10 with 10 being highest, how honest are you?
Sometimes 8, sometimes 5, it varies depending on the situation hahaha

Main Course
Name something that is truly free.
Happiness - you can never buy true happiness!

Dessert
Using the letters in the word SPRING, write a sentence.
Soon People who Roams around this planet will perish If they won't start Nurturing its Gifts now!

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Appetizer
On a scale of 1-10 (with 10 as highest), how much do you like your own handwriting?
I say around 8, 5 sometimes. It depends on my mood. :)

Soup

Do you prefer baths or showers?
I love baths, I love using my luscious sensual bath creams or wash

Salad

What was the last bad movie you watched?
Hmm, “Dawn of the Dead” – too much blood and very gruesome!

Main Course

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

I’m really addicted to blogging! Isn’t it obvious? It affects my work negatively because I have so much delay since I started blogging! Lol!

Dessert

Which instrument is your favorite to listen to?
I love listening to the strung of the guitar and the soothing rhythm of the saxophone (both very relaxing for me)

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Appetizer
If you could be any current celebrity for one whole week, who would you want to be?
I want to be "Simon", you know the famous critic of American Idol, I just love how he throws his constructive critisms.


Soup
On a scale of 1-10 (with 10 being highest), how much do you enjoy talking on the phone?
It depends on whom I'm talking to, with friends & loveones, I say 10 is my score.


Salad
Name a charitable organization to which you have donated (or would like to). I really want to donate on a charity that cares for abandoned babies. They are just so innocent to be hurt & left alone! :(

Main Course
What is a food you like so much you could eat it every single day for a month? Huh this is easy, I say - Rice! :)

Dessert
Have you or anyone in your family had the flu this year? Yeah, my mom. She just got infected like last 2 weeks ago :(

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Appetizer
Who was the last person you hugged?
Ah, my baby AJ, I always hugged him before I leave the house for work :)


Soup
Share a beauty or grooming trick or tip with us.
I'm not really into beauty tips or something, but I think the best beauty tip that I can give is " Always have a positive outlook in Life, eventhough many trials had come, remember to never-ever to forget to "smile"! :)

Salad
What does the color yellow make you think of?
Yellow for me is a color of a "chicken", literally speaking a real "chicken". Well, I just had my lunch so I'm not that hungry. I don't know why I relate that color to chickens? lol!

Main Course
If you were to make your living as a photographer, what subject would your pictures revolve around?
I think I would be more of a nature photographer. I really love the scene of a blooming flower or a rising sun.

Dessert
What was the longest book you ever read?
Hmm, the longest book I've read was my High School Filipino subject "Noli Me Tangere" lol! I mean, I'm not really into novel type of books, some of my reads are inspirational and informative stuffs like "Chicken Soup for The Soul" or "What To Expect".

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Appetizer
Have you ever played a practical joke on anyone? If so, what did you do and who was your victim?
Yes, the time i texted my officemate about me being his secret admirer. I even called him and told that I'm really crazy for him. Then I suddenly stop doing that because everytime I see this officemate of mine, he always tell me that he recently got an indecent proposal from his secret admirer. Gosh! (up to know he still don't know that I was his so-called secret admirer, lol!)I'm really afraid to tell hm the truth.

Soup
What do your salt and pepper shakers look like?
They are just those little tube shakers, those very typical ones

Salad
Where is the next place you plan to visit (on vacation or business)?
We're planning to take a trip to Macau for a short vacation and to visit my SIL.

Main Course
What kind of lotion or cream do you use to keep your hands from getting too dry?
I sometimes used Vaseline Unscented and the Mark Spencer's Honey Hand Lotion

Dessert
Make up a dessert, tell us its ingredients, and give it a name.

I call it Blogzy Tiramisu :) I really couldn't think of something right now. :)

INGREDIENTS
6 eggs, separated
3 tablespoons white sugar
1 pound mascarpone cheese
2 tablespoons brandy
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups strong brewed coffee, room temperature
30 ladyfinger cookies
8 ounces finely chopped bittersweet chocolate

Have your feast here.

friday's feast from Gabriel

Fridays Feast has been down for two consecutives weeks now. We, the avid fans, thought of making our own fridays feast. ;)

Check them out:

Appetizer
The world is coming to an end. There's no way out. You only have time to say one thing to one person you know. What would you say, and to whom? Like Gabriel I'll tell my husband how
much I love him and give him a kiss and hug.

Soup
Name something you're absolutely crazy about.
I'm actually crazy about chocolates! Any chocolates will do, just make sure they are bittersweet and dark brown!lol!

Salad
What's that nickname you don't want anybody to know about?
I hate being called Edra! I think some of my HS mates called me that and it's annoying me.

Main Course
Which country would you like to visit, and why?
I would like to visit Italy first, I just find the place very historic


Dessert
Your favourite pet peeve?
When someones doubt my capability!

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Appetizer
What is your favorite kind of cereal?
I love Kelloggs Rice Krispies with real strawberries, the strawberries are so yummy!

Soup
When was the last time you purchased something for your home, what was it, and in which room did it go? Last year, we purchased a personal computer. It is now placed at our living room.

Salad
What is the funniest commercial you’ve ever seen? As of now, no commercial seems to make me laugh :(

Main Course
Make up a name for a company by using a spice and an animal (example: Cinnamon Monkey). Does " Honey Snake's Spit" count? yikes! lol!

Dessert
Fill in the blank: I haven’t ______ since ______. " I haven't stop blogging since this morning"

Come have your feast here

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Appetizer
How many times per day do you usually laugh?
I don't really know but I think I laugh every other 2-3 hours if I'm in the office, every second if I'm with my hubby and baby :)


Soup
What do your sunglasses look like?
My S' Max Mara has edges on the top, quite oval in shape :)


Salad
You win a free trip to anywhere on your continent, but you have to travel by train. Where do
you go?
If the origin of the travel will be here, I think we cannot travel by train 'coz of the body of waters sorrounding our country :) But if ever! I'll start my trip here to Vatican :)


Main Course
Name one thing you consider a great quality about living in your town/city.
The people - their hospitality and smiles can make your day brighter. Can you believe that even in the darkest hours of their lives they can still afford to smile. Gotta believe me, 'coz I'm one of them :)

Dessert
If the sky could be another color, what color do you think would look best?
I still pick sky blue for its color. I love it that way. Its more natural and serene

Have your feast here.

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Appetizer
What is your favorite beverage?
Water & anything with mocha or choco

Soup
Name 3 things that are on your computer desk at home or work.
A 5-in-one printer, a telephone and a flower vase.

Salad
On a scale of 1-10 (with 10 being highest), how honest do you think you are?
Just 6, I've been naughty, especially last year. :)

Main Course
If you could change the name of one city in the world, what would you rename it and why?
Can I change " New York City" to Liberty City? :) It gives more meaning & distinction to the place :)

Dessert
What stresses you out? What calms you down?
Stresses me - anything that is work related :), calms me - my baby Ashley :)

Have yours here.

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Appetizer
What is your middle name? Would you change any of your names if you could? If so, what would you like to be called?

My middle name is "Flores". No, I wouldn't change even a single letter.

Soup
If you were a fashion designer, which fabrics, colors, and styles would you probably use the most?
Hmm, this is a tough one. Maybe I'll choose cottons fabrics, light colors & with regards to style, I'll make more of childrens/babies clothes.

Salad
What is your least favorite chore, and why?
In situations where I have no choice - doing the laundry. I can't even lift a pail! :(

Main Course
What is something that really frightens you, and can you trace it back to an event in your life?
I can't really think of something right now. Maybe a horrow flick that I saw a long time ago- remember the "ring"? Sadako really frightens me. I saw Ring, Ring 2 & Ring 0. Ring 0 was the scariest for me. After I've watch the movie, I've become so paranoid! :)

Dessert
Where are you sitting right now? Name 3 things you can see at this moment.
I'm currently sitting at my office chair. I'm looking at my pc monitor right now, my office mate Red and a fly outside our office window :)

Mine is up! have yours here.

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Appetizer
Name 2 things you would like to accomplish in 2008.
1.) Build our own dream house
2.) Save! Save! Save Money! I was a big spender last 2007 :(


Soup
With which cartoon character do you share personality traits?
I think I'm Olive Oil (always the damsel in distress) pitty me.. :)


Salad
What time of day (or night) were you born?
I was born 4 o'clock in the morning


Main Course
Tell us something special about your hometown.
My hometown 'Pampanga, Philippines" was quoted as the " Christmas Capital of the Phils", maybe because of the handcrafted lanterns that they made here yearly. Also, "Pampanga" is known for his delicacies and foods. When you want good food, dine here in my hometown! ( e advertise ba? lol! )

Dessert
If you could receive a letter from anyone in the world, who would you want to get one from?
I want to receive a letter from Bill Gates and the letter would state that I am one of the luckiest person in the world to receive a $ 1M cash from him, as part of his charity works! :)

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Appetizer
What was the last game you purchased?
A psp game for my bro- F1 race ata yun

Soup
Name something in which you don’t believe.
Big Foot

Salad
If you could choose a celebrity to be your boss, who would you pick?
Paris Hilton- she's not always in the office :)

Main Course
What was a lesson you had to learn the hard way?
Saving money and spending it wisely

Dessert
Describe your idea of the perfect relaxation room.
Just me and my hubby in a very cozy room, with dim lights, soothing music and champangne on the romantic dinner table.

Have your feast here!

this week's friday's feast

Appetizer
What is your favorite carnival/amusement park ride?

the caterpillar :)

Soup
How do you react in uncomfortable social situations?

I rather leave the whole social thing

Salad
On a scale of 1-10 with 10 being highest, how much do you enjoy discussing deep, philosophical topics?

I rate it as 7

Main Course
Did you get a flu shot this year? If not, do you plan to?

No, no plans of having it

Dessert
Approximately how many hours per week do you spend watching television?

I usually work 8 hours a day, so approximately 20 hours a week :)

no friday feast today

No feast this Friday.

The chef is taking a break this week to celebrate Thanksgiving and stuff. :)

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Pull up a chair and dig in! Friday's Feast is a meme of five questions cooked up by the chef each and every week. Enjoy!

Got this from Jean's blog

Appetizer
Which snack do you like to get when you go to the movies?
popcorns forever!

Soup
What year did you start using the internet?
as far as I remember ha, I think 1st year college :)

Salad
What is your first name in Pig Latin? (http://www.wikihow.com/Speak-Pig-Latin)
edralin = edralinay

Main Course
Name something you are picky about.
I'm picky on foods that I don't usually eat

Dessert
Fill in the blanks: I ____ ____ yesterday and I ____ ____ today.
"I was blogging yesterday and I still blog today! " :)


I'm done with my feast now, have yours free at http://www.fridaysfeast.com/