Ghost and Things Ghostly

Have you had any ghost encounters or ghostly experiences? Do you believe in ghosts?

My father died when I was 13. I was starting High School then. During the first year after his death, I swear, there were a few times I would smell his scent and I would hear his distinct coughing from the location in backyard of our house, where [...]

Summer End

Are you happy that summer is almost ending? What do you want to accomplish before summer ends? (Or, what do you want to accomplish before the month ends?)
This summer is the most eventful summer we have ever had as a family. Our transition from Japan to the United States was smooth. Our travels and vacations were [...]

The Height

How tall (or short) are you?
I’m 5-feet and an inch tall. I usually wear 2-inch heeled shoes so that makes me look 5-feet 3-inches tall.
Aloha Friday originated in Kailani’s An Island Life is my favorite meme. If you would like to join in the fun, simply answer the question as a comment then [...]

Music or Noise to My Ears

What sound or noise do you love?
What sound or noise do you hate?
I love the sound of wind chimes and the waves.
I hate anything that sounds fake, like fake crying, or fake voice or accent. I hate hearing someone intentionally twich their voice to a high pitch to sound cute. It sounds so fake and irritating. 
The [...]

Photographs

How many photographs, personal and family, are displayed in your house?
I have 15 photographs displayed in mismatched frames of different shapes and sizes, hung and on top of shelves around the house. They are mostly of Matthew’s. Although, I think it’s too many displayed photos, it is nothing compared to how many photos that are displayed [...]

Backstage Beauty

My question for this week’s Aloha Friday is inspired by the Binibining Pilipinas (Miss Philippines) Pageant that happened in the Philippines last week. I still have negative feelings with its results. I know I have to get over this. [Read more]
Anyway, …
Have you ever participated in a beauty pageant? Do you watch beauty pageants?
Since I was [...]

Young at Heart

Do you feel your age?
I thought this question is time appropriate since my 30th birthday is coming in a few days. Well, I may be turning 30 but I don’t feel I’m a day over 25!
It’s funny that when I was on my teenage years, I’ve felt I am more mature than my teenage years. [...]

Valentine’s Day Boycott

Aloha Friday
What does your husband / boyfriend / significant other think about Valentine’s Day?
When dear hubby and I were talking about what we are going to do on Valentine’s Day, he said it’s up to me and jokingly dropped this remark, that Valentine’s Day is a woman’s holiday and that men should boycott Valentine’s Day because according [...]

Papi and Baby

Aloha Friday
I know this is a cheesy question, but in the spirit of valentine just play along.
Do you use a special romantic ‘nickname’ or terms of endearment between you and your husband / boyfriend / significant other?
I call my darling husband ‘Papi‘ and he calls me ‘Baby‘. While with others, petnames and nicknames happened by [...]

No to This Profession

ALOHA FRIDAY
What profession(s) would you NOT like to do?
I am such a fan of CSI Drama Series, from the CSI Original (Las Vegas) to CSI: Miami to New York. (Although I haven’t really followed CSI: New York). At one point, I thought I’d be fun to work in the field of forensics, investigating and [...]

American Idol

Do you watch American Idol? Who is your favorite idol?
I watch American Idol! I am so excited it’s back! I have too many favorites but my favorite performance is Bohemian Rhapsody by Constantine Maroulis. I have to admit it’s stage presence, the hair and the pouty lips.

ALOHA FRIDAY originated in Kailani’s [...]

For Goodness Sake

Do you think you have a different or extra-nice behavior at Christmas time? What extra-nice gesture do you do?
People should be nice all year round, but it is at Christmas time that people seems extra-nice. It’s probably the Christmas spirit in the air, the cheerful decorations and the bright lights that gives us the warm [...]