Got tagged by Beth of Rebokon.
Based on my birthday, a donkey represents me….
I’m supposed to be A very loyal and sweet person. Your loyalty can never be doubted. You are quite honest and sincere when it comes to your attitude towards working. You are a very simple person, indeed. Absolutely hassle free, humble, and down-to-earth! That explains the reason why your friends cling on to you. You have a good taste for clothes. If your wardrobe is not updated with what is trendy, you sure are depressed. Popular and easy-going. You have a little group of dignified friends, all of them being quality-personified.

If you want to know which animal represents you, click here.

Rhon of Redhead Speaks tagged me with this one… my name’s meaning!

What does S-H-I-E-R-A mean?

S – Lives life for fun (I doubt it)
H - Freakin’beautiful eyes (I wish!)
I – Loves to laugh (absolutely! Well… who doesn’t?)
E – Deeply inlove with his/her GF/BF (mmm….)
R – Good BF/GF (errr…)
A – Gorgeous (another wish!)

I have a two-word first name. I usually don’t include the second one but I love the meaning!
L – Best smile
Y – Loved by everyone (I hope so…)
N – Sexy (define sexy, please)

I’m tagging no one in particular. So if you want to have fun, please feel free to grab this

For other letters’ meanings, click here

Exposing more of me by a tag from Elaine:

Are you in a complicated love situation?
Yes, I think so. But maybe I’m the only one who’s making it complicated? mmmm…

Do you hate more than 3 people?
Yes. The number of corrupt government officials definitely exceeds that. But then hate is a strong word. I prefer “irritated”.

The last thing you drank?
Coffee with milk. It’s actually “Nescafe 3 in 1″ sent by my mother from the Philippines.

Favorite chocolate bar? Nestle crunch and Kit-kat white

How many pairs of shoes do you own? Too few for a lady, I guess.

Favorite genre of music? Alternative, Praise and Worship

Do you like beer? No. I don’t drink.

What are your favorite color(s)? Yellow and navy blue

Is anyone in love with you? I’m no longer sure.

Pepsi or Sprite? Coca cola!

How many video games do you own?
None. But I loved Super Mario way back in highschool. (waahhh I’m old)

Does look matters? I’d be lying if I say no. But it’s not on top of my list.

Are you too forgiving? I think so…

Do you own a gun? No. I’m scared of these things.

What did you do last night? The usual. Chat with family and friends.

Nicknames?
Shiera, Lynlyn, Inday.
But Lynlyn and Inday are exclusive for my family and relatives only, ok?

Are you thinking about somebody right now? Yes

Are you happy with your life right now? Not really. But I’m trying?

Do you like your hair? No offense to my hair. But no.

Does anyone like you?
I have a bunch of friends, plus my family and relatives… so that’s a big yes.

Last thing you read? Oracle Relational Programming. I’m at work. hehe

Are you afraid of the dark? Only after watching a scary movie.

Have you ever stripped?
Yes, before taking a shower. Wait… did you mean the “unusual” way stripping?

Can you cook? Of course I can. But don’t ask if it’s delicious.

Money or Love?
I’m a hopeless romantic so I prefer love. If you love someone, you want the best for that person… so money would follow. Don’t you think so?

Do you enjoy scary movies? No. I prefer romantic comedy and anime.

When was the last time you said “i love you”?
Last night to my parents. It was Valentine’s Day…

I’m not tagging anyone. But if you like this one, please feel free to grab it.

Got tagged by Siani…

1. Name one thing you do everyday.
* Chat with my family through Skype.

2. Name two things you wish you could learn.
* beautiful singing voice – is this an in-born talent, or can this be acquired through voice lessons? I’ve always dreamed of becoming someone like Darlene Zschech but my voice just doesn’t allow it.
* interior design and/or fashion design

3. Name three things that remind you of your childhood.
* The board game: Millionaire’s Game
* Laced white socks – My mother was obsessed with laced socks that she even bought me such socks to be worn with my high school uniform! I never wore them again after getting weird glances from my classmates.
* Our small “sari-sari” store – Being the good daughter that I was, I spent my week nights and weekends being in charge of that tiny store.

4. Name four things you love to eat but rarely do.
* sashimi and sushi – very expensive even in Japan, or should I say, especially in Japan?
* lechon baboy – is there a restaurant here in Osaka that serves this?
* shrimp, crab, octopus, and squid – I love these seafoods but then I’m allergic to these.
* durian – You clearly couldn’t find this here in Japan.

5. Name five things/people that make you feel good.
* a call, a text message, or email from family, friends, and comments from blogging friends
* a haircut
* a romantic comedy film, may it be Korean, Japanese, or English
* a cup of my favorite Java Chip Mocha at Starbucks or Cafe Mocha at Tully’s cafe
* ice cream

I’ll be doing a lot of tagging later so I won’t tag anyone here. But if you like to grab this, please do. It would be a pleasure to know more about you guys.

A tag from Rolando:

I love…

• to travel
• to give gifts
• fantasy and comedy films
• anime, especially One Piece, Naruto, and Bleach
• sleeping
• blogging
• eating especially: sashimi (raw fish/other seafoods), pork liempo and crispy pata
• coca cola

I dislike (hate is such a strong word ) …

• getting up early and working late (can I just work from 1-6PM?)
• sweating (this is why I prefer winter over summer)
• wearing office attire and heels!
• arrogant people
• crowded places
• confrontations
• heavy metal music (?)

Got tagged by Erra…

Here’s the rule: Remove 1 question from below, and add in your personal question, make it a total of 20 questions, then tag 8-10 people in your list, list them out at the end of this post. Notify them in their chat box that he/she has been tagged. Whoever does the tag will have blessings from all.

1. At what age do you wish to marry? I wished to marry at 27 but due to life-changing events, (as of now) I have no plan to get married.

2. What color do you like most? yellow

3. If you have the chance, what would you probably say to your beloved one? Thank you…

4. Where is the place that you want to go the most? Home in the Philippines!

5. Which part of you that you hate the most? My skin – because of these stubborn pimples and hair for the gray ones which started appearing since I was 10!

6. When you encounter a sad moment, what would you do? I must have a pint of ice cream and try to keep on smiling.

7. What are you afraid to lose the most? family and loved ones

8. If you win $1 million, what would you do? Make all of these wishes come true.

9. If you meet someone that you love, would you confess to him/her? No

10. How would did you celebrate the New Year? Alone in the apartment. I was supposed to attend mass with Filipino friends but then Shaynna got hospitalized and I had to stay in the apartment and wait for updates from the Philippines.

11. Till now, what is the moment that you regret the most? I’ve fallen many times but then I’ve learned so much from all those…

12. Which type of person do you hate the most? mayabang

13. What is your ambition? Since watching Wedding Planner, I’ve wanted to become an events coordinator, and an interior designer, too! Before that, childish reasons compelled me into taking up Computer Engineering. *-*

14. (My Question) Was there an event last year (2007) that made you a better person? Yes. And I’m still working on it

15. Name one of your body part your hubby or boyfriend ex tells you he adores. I don’t know *-*

16. What is the best gift you can give someone this year? To my family… me?

17. List two of your Top Ten New Year’s Resolutions. I no longer have any. I’ve always failed at keeping them.

18. What do you need to do this year in order for you to be happier in life? Pray, plan, work hard, and believe that every thing’s possible.

19. What do you want to achieve this year or what are your goals for 2008? Don’t want to get jinxed so I’m not listing those here. hehe

20. What’s your wish for the year ahead? These and these.

I’m tagging the following people. I hope it’s OK with you ladies…
Fortuitous Faery, Elaine, and Yeweifang

I love doing memes, especially Christmas memes! So I grabbed this one
from Sandier Pastures:

What is your favorite Christmas gift?
A pillow or bolster with Tweety printed on it.

What is your best memory of Christmas?
When my father was still working in a company in Iligan City, we go to the company’s Christmas party. All of those parties were one of my happiest memories as a child. But I couldn’t forget that party when my parents gave me the tin tea set. I actually caught my mother wrapping it
and I thought she’s giving it to a goddaughter. My father also joined the Christmas Carol Contest that time. I was so proud watching him with his colleagues. I could still remember what they wore: red shirt and Santa hat.

Depending upon where you live, do you have a hot or cold Christmas?
Before coming to a place that has winter, I thought that Christmas in the Philippines is a bit cold! In my hometown, the temperature on December to January drops to 18-25C. Normally, we have 24-33C. I know it’s lame but it’s already enough for me to wear a jacket.

What do you prefer in a tree? Fake or real?
We never had a real tree so I couldn’t really tell. But I’d like to try having a real one in the future.

What is your favorite Carol?
“Christmas In Our Hearts” by Jose Marie Chan and his daughter.

What is your favorite Christmas Dinner?
Anything… as long we have the following: my mother’s spaghetti and macaroni, plus pork
liempo from Tita Fanny’s restaurant.

Do you wear a Santa hat at Christmas?
For the first time, I wore Santa hat during last year’s Christmas party with the Filipinos here in Osaka.

Have you ever seen Santa delivering gifts?
Yes, in the movies.

I am tagging: Rollchan, Yeiweifang, Jon, Florence, Setsu and Fortuitous Faery.
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Lizeth tagged me to list down my “inaanak”. I must admit that this was a tough one…
1. Francis – I was 17 years old when he was baptized
2. Anique
3. Caloy
4. Chris’ daughter (sorry Chris, I forgot her name…)
5. My cousin’s son ( forgot the name again…)
6. Ate Mercy’s daughter (forgot the name again…)

My godchildren to be:
7. Keira Alexis, my younger brother’s new-born angel
8. Aday’s daughter (forgot the name!)

I have always been very, very poor at remembering names. I just hope the parents would remind me. Shamefully, I wasn’t able to attend even a single baptism of these angels.

Got tagged by Reign Rosell …

1.) Two names I go by : Shiera and Lynlyn
2.) Two things I am wearing right now : long-sleeved blouse I wore at work and jogging pants
3.) Two things I want (or have) in a relationship : Love and understanding
4.) Two things I like to do : sleeping and movie marathon
5.) Two things I want very badly in these moment : Go home to the Philippines and deep sleep
6.) Two things I did last night : chat with Shaynna and laundry
7.) Two things I ate today : chicken liver barbeque and oranges
8.) Two persons I last spoke to : family and some relatives in the Philippines through Skype. They talked almost at the same time so I couldn’t give exact answer to this.
9.) Two things I am doing tomorrow : Chat with Shaynna and iron clothes
10.) Two favorite days of the week : Saturday and Sunday
11.) Two favorite holidays : Christmas and New Year’s Day
12.) Two favorite beverages : Cola and Royal Milk Tea
13.) Two things about me that you may not have known : I’m allergic to shrimp, crabs, octopus, and squid, and I have 3 brown big birthmarks that look like maps of some islands. One looks like Mindanao! hehe
14.) Two jobs that I have had in my life : Software Development
15.) Two movies I would watch over and over : Harry Potter and Fifth Element (and a lot more!)
16.) Two places I have lived : Philippines and Japan
17.) Two of my favorite food : Pork Liempo and Kinilaw
18.) Two places I would rather be right now : At home in the Philippines and Australia

I’m tagging: Rollchan and Yeweifang.

Another fun tag! This “what’s on my desktop” tag came from Imagica.
To those who are not really into anime, that’s Naruto. He is one of my top-3 anime idols. Naruto of Naruto, Luffy of One Piece and Ichigo of Bleach take turns in gracing my desktop.

The right side is usually for the commonly-used applications – these are placed in folders, grouped according to their functionalities. While the left-side is for the commonly-accessed folders and files. My desktop’s usually cluttered. Good thing I recently did my weekly cleanup.

I’m not specifically tagging anyone. But if you’d like to show off your desktop, I’d be your first spectator!