No blogging at work means more sleepy moments. So, to keep me awake, I decided to keep my hands moving – by writing down notes! Technical notes belongs to the computer… but writing down “high-priority” Japanese terms could be fun at times. I only wrote in Hiragana because Kanji characters are still way too complex for me.

As I was tagged by Rolando in a “Handwriting meme”, I’ll show you a portion of my cheat sheet:

Less usage of pens and notebooks had definitely degraded my penmanship. Plus, my hand hurts after only a few scrawls!
I hope to see some friends’ handwriting, so I’m tagging Imagica, Rollchan, Erra, and Amor.

Got a wallet tag from Lizeth so I’m spilling all the contents out! Here’s my coin purse, my train ticket jacket, and my “main” wallet.

Sorry guys, I can’t show you a 10,000 yen or even a 5,000 yen bill. Usually, I only have 1,000 yen and some coins! haha

Got tagged by Fortuitous Faery…

I started blogging to battle homesickness, as I have mentioned in my Blog Anniversary entry. I thought would also be great if I have something to help me recall my adventures. Plus it’s a very convenient medium to communicate with friends. Now, I could just give them the link and pester them to drop by. ^-^

On the first few months, I wasn’t updating regularly. But some friends really inspired me to keep writing, especially Grace of Sandier Pastures. Then it got more exciting because I’ve been gaining new friends from all corners of the world! Ranting to the world and getting words of encouragements from people I haven’t met but who genuinely care is really therapeutic. Even a simple “hello” goes a long way. Everyone, thank you very much!

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We have a voice;
We must be heard;
Therefore we blog;
Now spread the word!

This directory is based on a recent post that was conducted asking the question “Why do you Blog?” and the rewrite “Why do you Blog? – Reworked.” The purpose of this directory is to tell our tales by spreading the reasons that we blog to as many sites as possible. We get to explain ourselves, direct traffic to our site and highlight our most important, most representative or most relevant post in an SEO favorable format. This will be a positive experience for everyone who wants to get involved. This will enable you to create a short advertisement for your site that will be spread across the blogesphere; a growing directory of blogs.

This is an open directory. You do not have to be tagged to join in. All you have to do is follow the rules.

Please let me know when you have added your site by leaving a comment on “Master List” with a link to your post. This will insure an up-to-date list, giving you even greater distribution. You then need to copy the growing list back to your site on a regular bases.

Rules:

1. Copy this post from the very beginning through **End List Directory** and place it in your archives (back date it so that it does not appear on your front page. This list is too long for your front page.) Title this post “Spread The Word” Directory
2. Copy from “**Start Copy Here**” through “**End Copy Here**”
3. Paste into a new post
4. Create an inventive post title
5. Write a brief introduction to the post.
6. Before “**End copy here**”, please add your name, site name (with link), a very brief description (2-3 sentences) of why you blog, and your most important, most representative, or most relevant post (with link.)
7. Create a link from the end of your new post to your archived Directory (Ex. “Click here for complete directory”)
8. Tag others to participate. This is a request, not a requirement.
9. Leave a comment and a link to your post on “Master List.” That way I can grab your addition and add it to this growing list.
10. Schedule regular visits to the “Master List” so you can copy/paste into your archive, keeping your list current.

Who Am I?
I’m Shiera, though you could also call me Bisdakbabbles. I kind of loving that more and actually thinking of changing this blog’s title to that one. I’ve started blogging last year to ease my weary and homesick soul, and that remains true up to now. I also blog mainly to keep in touch with old friends and newly-found friends. This also serves my online diary so I wish to keep blogging while I still can. ^-^
Oh, I almost forgot my representative posts: Meet Udong and Candles in My Path.

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I am not tagging anyone but it would also be nice to know why you blog. ^-^
Click here for complete directory

Got tagged by Era and Femickey. However, in most of the letters, I adapted Rolando’s style. I hope you won’t fall asleep while reading this… ^-^

Instructions:
Each player starts with some random facts/habits about himself/herself. As you are tagged you need to post the rules and your responses on your own blog. At the end of your post, you need to choose some people to tag, list their names and, of course, leave them a comment, telling they have been tagged and they need to read your blog for more information.

A - Becoming an architect or anything that has something to do with arts (drawing, painting, etc) is THE dream that I failed to pursue. But I’m still planning to study soon, even if it’s online. ^-^
B - My father came from Bohol. When my grandmother was still alive, we go there almost every summer.
C - When I was around 5-7 years old, I pestered my father to let me join a contest… a singing contest! But he didn’t allow me coz I was extremely out of tune!
D - I have 0% potential of becoming a Drama queen. I’m soooo poor at acting.
E - I want to tour around Europe before leaving this world.
F - I’m scared of (live) fowls! I had many unfortunate events with these species when I was a little girl. But then, I love eating spicy, crispy, fried chicken. ^-^
G – Geraldine almost became my name! It’s the name of the vitamins my mother took when she was pregnant with me.
H - I don’t like watching horror movies.
I - I’m called “Inday” in my hometown! But its pronunciation is a bit different from the “Inday” you know. Don’t you guys ever call me Inday… hehehe
J – Japan is the first foreign country I’ve ever visited.
K - I was the secretary of K.L.A.B. Pilipino for 3 years (sophie->senior) -> Kapisanan nang mga Lasalistang .. (sorry, I forgot the rest). Anyway, it’s a Filipino Club.
L – Liempo and letchon baboy – my favorites of all favorites. ^-^
M – Marang and mangoes are two of my top 3 favorite fruits (Marang, mango, & durian).
N – Nokia 100 was my first cellphone (around 1996?). Remember those big, heavy, 2-line LCD monsters? I had to carry a backpack with me because it was impossible to just shove it in my pocket.
O – I first visited an optometrist at the age of 12.
P - I was born prematurely, at 7 months, like my father and my older brother, Ritchel. But then Ritchel died a week after he was born.
Q - When I was still a teenager… we even consulted a quack doctor about my pimples! Don’t you dare laugh at me… hahaha! It was my mother’s fault. ^-^
R - Do you know that I was a hopeless romantic? (and maybe, I still am… ^-^)
S - I think I say “Sumimasen” (Excuse me/I’m sorry) at least 20 times a day!
T - I loved carrying my T-square way back in college when we had our drafting classes.
U – Unknown Fact About Me: Super-sensitive? But I always try to hide it.
V – Vegetable You Hate: None so far.
W – “Wings” was the only family computer game that brought out teamwork between me and my brother.
X – X-rays You’ve had: average of once a year (employment requirement)
Y - I love yellow! But I’m not really fond of wearing something yellow. I just love looking at something that’s yellow. ^-^
Z – Zodiac Sign: Capricorn

I’m done! Are you still awake?
I’m not tagging anyone… but if you’d like to take on the challenge, please let me know.

Found this one in Amor’s Blog. I know I just answered a meme but I found this very funny so, I’m answering this one, too. ^-^

1. YOUR ROCK STAR NAME: (first pet & current car) Morlock Durango (I don’t have a car so I just placed my *dream* car).
2.YOUR GANGSTA NAME: (fave ice cream flavor, favorite cookie) Mango Oreo
3. YOUR “FLY Guy/Girl” NAME: (first initial of first name, first three letters of your last name), S. Del (doesn’t sound cool ^-^)
4. YOUR DETECTIVE NAME: (favorite color, favorite animal), Yellow Horse (Doesn’t sound intimidating… )
5. YOUR SOAP OPERA NAME: (middle name, city where you were born), Masayon Linamon (Haha! Hardly a lead character name!)
6. YOUR STAR WARS NAME: (the first 3 letters of your last name, first 2 letters of your first), DelSh
7. SUPERHERO NAME: (”The” + 2nd favorite color, favorite drink), The Yellow Cola
8. NASCAR NAME: (the first names of your grandfathers), Eufracio (O-oh… I forgot the name of my mother’s father.)
9. STRIPPER NAME: ( the name of your favorite perfume/cologne/scent, favorite candy), Citrus Clorets
10.WITNESS PROTECTION NAME: (mother’s & father’s middle names ), Carin Caliniahan
11. TV WEATHER ANCHOR NAME: (Your 5th grade teacher’s last name, a major city that starts with the same letter), Sedillo Sapporo
12. SPY NAME: (your favorite season/holiday, flower). Autumn Sakura (I love this one!)
13. CARTOON NAME: (favorite fruit, article of clothing you’re wearing right now + “ie” or “y”) Marang Shirtie

If you’d like to answer this one too, please let me know… so that I could also laugh with you! ^-^

Got tagged by fortuitous… hope you’ll not fall asleep reading this (if you’re really gonna read this! LOL!):
1. Name one person who made you laugh last night? sorry, I forgot… so, is it ok if I place here an anime character? (Rouroni Kenshin/Samurai X)
2. What were you doing at 0800? getting ready for work
3. What were you doing 30 minutes ago? forcing my self to read a technical specifications!
4. What happened to you in 2006? went to Sydney for business trip, resigned from company #4, came here.
5. What was the last thing you said out loud?
“ayaw gud pagtuman! sunda akong gisulti!” (“Don’t do it your way! Just follow what I’m telling you!” – said this through YM to my cousin who’s so stubborn to follow my instructions in sending a video file through Google Video Uploader)
6. How many beverages did you have today? 4 types (1 cup of milk tea, 1 cup of coffee, 1 glass of cola, 4 cups of tea)
7. What color is your hairbrush? black
8. What was the last thing you paid for? coca cola from the office’s vending machine.
9. Where were you last night? at home acting as the technical support for my stubborn cousin.
10. What color is your front door? gray.
11. Where do you keep your change? in my coin purse
12. What’s the weather like today? sunny!
13. What’s the best ice-cream flavor? All chocolate-flavored and those with bits of cheese cake in Baskin & Robbins!
14. What excites you? going home… and anime!
15. Do you want to cut your hair? yes… I am planning to have a haircut but I’m afraid I’ll accidentally get one of those anime-like style.
16. Are you over the age of 25? yes
17. Do you talk a lot? it depends on my mood, and whom I’m talking to …
18. Do you watch the O.C.? no.
19. Do you know anyone named Steven? no.
20. Do you make up your own words? probably… without ever noticing it
21. Are you a jealous person? yes.
22. Name a friend whose name starts with the letter ‘A’. Ana Mae
23. Name a friend whose name starts with the letter ‘K’. Kay
24. Who’s the first person on your received call list? rocroc, an ex-officemate
25. What does the last text message you received say? deleted it already ^-^.
26. Do you chew on your straw? sometimes.
27. Do you have curly hair? a little.
28. Where’s the next place you’re going to? probably home in Linamon, Lanao del Norte?
29. Who’s the rudest person in your life? a boardmate back in college… I guess.
30. What was the last thing you ate? cup noodles
31. Will you get married in the future? I don’t know…
32. What’s the best movie you’ve seen in the past 2 weeks? Fullmetal Alchemist OVA: Warriors of Shambala (actually, it’s the only movie I’ve seen in the past 2 weeks)
33. Is there anyone you like right now? yes (I always have).
34. When was the last time you did the dishes? last night.
35. Are you currently depressed? no.
36. Did you cry today? no.
37. Why did you answer and post this? got tagged and I’m very sleepy.
38. Tag 5 people who would do this survey: florence, rollchan, reyian, amor, lutchi

… whew!

Found this really nice meme from Grace and it brought back lots of memories from more than 10 years ago!

Who was your best friend?
My best friend was not from my school but because she’s my neighbor, we were almost inseparable. I actually call her my “twis” (twin sister).

What kind of car did you drive?
We didn’t have a car… and I still don’t drive. ^-^

It’s Friday night. Where were you?
In our little sari-sari store! I’m the eldest so I didn’t have much choice but be the salesgirl after school and on weekends.

Were you considered a flirt?
No… I was very timid and a bit afraid of guys (I didn’t know why).

Were you in the band, orchestra, or choir?
I wanted to join the choir but as I have mentioned, I was extremely timid.
And no, I’m not gifted with a good singing voice… I just love to sing.

Were you a nerd?
I may have been wearing eyeglasses since high school but I didn’t consider myself a nerd. But I think I was soooo unstylish… old-fashioned to be exact! And I think I still am? hahaha

Who was your favorite teacher?
My favorite teacher was Mrs. Nunez, our homeroom adviser. I think she was also our English teacher. She was really patient and really nice.

What was your school mascot?
None.

Did you go to the Prom?
We didn’t have a Prom. La Salle Academy’s a Catholic school and the brothers didn’t allow such kind of activity. I wonder if it’s allowed nowadays.

Did you have a job in your senior year?
Being a part-time salesgirl of my parents’ little sari-sari store? But I was not paid though. They said that my service wasn’t enough for my board and lodging. (I’m glad my parents don’t read this blog! hehe)

Did you go to school with anyone who is now famous?
I’m not really sure… ahhhh I think there’s one. I think she’s famous especially in Mindanao as an anchorwoman of ABS-CBN Iligan.

Did you go to a senior trip?
Yes, we had an out-reach program somewhere in Iligan City. Each one of us had to stay with a family for a day and not as a guest. We had to act as part of the family so we had to help out in the daily chores or even in the family’s livelihood. Some of our classmates became kalesa drivers for a day! “My” family made those Christmas trees from some kind of bushes so I had to help them smoothen those little branches.

Have you gone to a class reunion?
Sadly, not even once. I still consider myself shy (???). I’ve always wanted to go but if not one of my close friends is going, I back out. I hope I could attend this year’s reunion…

I know you’re also itching to try this out… have fun!

Start tag
This is a new fun seo meme ride for us all. This is based on the seo theory that links to posts inside your blog are more important than links to your home page. I have selected three posts I want to promote along with my site’s name. You will do the same thing.

Let’s keep it simple and spread our good work around to both share and build some ratings! Make sure you pick three posts that you feel are your best. You could also select 3 posts you simply want to promote. Your site name is listed with your 3 selected posts beneath.

Once you have your post up: Add the sites and post links of the folks you tagged onto your post. Try to add the site and post links to anyone involved to maximize the effectiveness. Tag a minimum of 5 people or go wild like me and tag 15!

Try your best not to double tag people so it will spread better! Please actually read the posts from everyone so you can see some really good work from our beloved blogging friends! Make your title a little different from mine to avoid repetitive titles. Please try to maintain some friendly updates to your post too

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