Let's do good ol' fashioned random word association this week :o)
I say.... you think...

1. flower pretty
2. paper work
3. coffee steaming
4. tire rest
5. sand castle
6. work routine
7. reality tv are they all real?
8. itch insects
9. tooth paste
10. sour lemon

Let's talk about books this week.

1. What are you currently reading? I am currently reading The Other Boleyn Girl by Philippa Gregory.
If you're not reading anything right now, what was the last book you read? The previous book I read was The Ring by Jorge Molist.
2. Where is your favorite place to get your books from? Bookstores or online ones, and sometimes used bookstores.
3. Name a book you read and did not enjoy. On Chesil Beach by Ian McEwan. I just could not get into the story, although the writing is beautiful.
4. How has your taste in books changed over the years? I am more open to other genres, and I am also more interested in reading more literary classics as compared to before.
What types of books do you read now as opposed to five years ago? I can read almost anything as long as they interest me. The only thing I read lesser is non-fictions and self-improvement books.
5. When you walk into your favorite bookstore, where do you go? Mystery...Romance...Latest Releases....Non-Fiction...etc? I will check the Latest releases section before moving on to other sections.

1. What are your plans for today? Nothing. Just the same as usual.
2. Who was the last person you talked on the phone with? My husband.
3. What was the last tv program you watched? A food variety show last evening.
4. What was the last thing you ate? Bread with tuna spread.
5. What time did you get out of bed today? 5 a.m.

This week's questions are book related....

1. Who are your favorite authors? I have several favourite authors; I can't possibly list out just one.
2. What are your favorite books? Any book of any genre that has a great plot and engaging characters.
3. What kind of books do you tend to read? Sci-fi, Romance, Mystery...etc...? I tend to read all genres... (well, except non-fictions) as long as they interest me!
4. Do you prefer to borrow books from the library or buy them? I used to borrow books from the library during my school days, but now that school is way out of my league and I am able to afford them, I either rent or buy them. Moreover, I prefer to read books at my own pace.
5. Do you prefer hardcover or paperback? Paperbacks, because they are easy to carry.
6. What was the last book you read? What are you reading now? It is a YA novel titled I'd Tell You I Love You, But Then I'd Have to Kill You by Ally Carter. I am currently reading Briar Rose by Jane Yolen.
7. Do you read everyday? I try to whenever I have the chance.
8. On average how many books do you read per year? I do not keep tracks in the past, but since I have started blogging, it has help me to keep track of the books I read.
9. Do you belong to any book clubs? Not at the moment.
10. Recommend a good book. I wish I am able to give you a whole list of my favourite books! However, if you view the sidebar on the right of my blog, you will be able to find some books I read which have marked with an asterisk. Those are my favourites and they are also shortlisted for 'My Book of the Year'. ;-)

1. My best friend is one who understands me the best and is there for me whenever I need a listening ear.
2. I love it when I can take a break and go for a vacation.
3. My favorite movie is Spirited Away because I love the animations, and the story premise can be so thought-provoking.
4. I can't stand it when the air conditioning is on full blast and I have no cardigan or a shawl to wrap around with.
5. If I could have any job in the world it would be something that I love to do and the best thing is, I won't ever get tired of it.
6. Most weekends I enjoy the time spend with my family and don't have to worry about work.
7. Fried chicken, together with french fries and a glass of iced lemonade tastes so good!
8. Why does we feel the days pass by too fast even though there are 365 days in a year?
9. I have lots of stuff around the house, especially my books and my daughter's toys.
10. Blogging satisfies my need for exploring new stuff and getting to know new friends along the way.

I say: you think

1. red bright
2. book piles
3. seven up
4. grass green
5. song rhythm
6. pen ink
7. apple crunchy
8. sneakers running
9. classic timeless
10. penguin adorable

Week of May 4: Random Nosy Questions

1. What is your favorite time of the day? I don't have a favourite time of the day. I guess it depends on my mood. There are times I like morning because it is the beginning of a new day and there are things to look forward to (e.g. it's weekend and I don't have to rush to work so I can laze around and relax); or there are times I like evening because I enjoy watching the cities night scene and the stars in the night sky.
2. Who is your hero? A hero is one whom you look upon to and feel you are safe when you are with him. Naturally, my husband is my hero.
3. What is your favorite television program? I don't have any; I seldom watch television. Though some of them are entertaining, to me they are great for killing time.
4. Do you have a hobby? Yes! Reading. Haha.
5. How long have you been blogging? I started blogging in July 2006.
6. What is your dream job? One that I enjoy and will never get tired of it... say like opening a bookstore.
7. What is your favorite place to buy clothes? Again, I don't have any favourites. It varies from shopping malls to online shopping.
8. Do you have any bad habits? Yes! Procrastinating!
9. Do you feel younger or older than your current age? I guess I am more mentally matured after seeing my mother passed away two years ago. It made me realize that life is so short and fragile and that one should live life to its fullest and most importantly, be positive and happy.
10. What is your dream vacation? I'd love to visit US or Europe one day!

What if....

1. ...you were stranded on a deserted island, name one person you would chose to be stranded with. What would you do to survive?
I'd chose to be with my husband and my daughter, as both are equally dear to me. I don't think I'm able to do without any of them. I suppose catching the other people's attention is the first priority at this point of survival (aside from hoping my cellphone works that is), and once I have set up the necessary things (e.g. raising a fire or writing 'SOS' on sands), I'll try to look out for source of water/food and pray that help would arrive soon.
2. ...you could have one superpower, what would it be?
Have healing powers.
3. ...you could bring one character from your favorite book to life, who would it be?
Wow, this is a tough one because I have so many favourite characters whom I wish can bring to life from books.
4....you could solve one of historys unsolved mysteries, which would it be?
I'm not a big history fan, so I can't think of any. But I'm interested to learn more about the Bermuda Triangle mystery.

Randomness

Week of April 6: Random Word Association

I say...you think

1. red bold
2. wash washer
3. computer internet
4. land sea
5. kiss smooch
6. trophy winner
7. books bookstores
8. shoe fashion
9. email communication
10. turkey christmas

Randomness

Fill in the blanks for this weeks meme....

1. I always wanted to be a scientist when I was younger.
2. I really hate it when people treat/abuse the animals as if they are non-living things.
3. My best friend is living in the U.S.; however this doesn't keep us apart as we always keep each other in touch via snail mails and emails.
4. In high school I was a librarian, thus I got the privilege of borrowing two books instead of one.
5. My greatest fear is losing my loved ones.
6. My dream job is to enjoy what I'm doing and will never get tired of it, ever.
7. Some people really should practice some hygiene whenever they visit the public restroom.
8. My favorite author is Mo Hayder, and I always look forward to all her new releases.

Randomness

Would you rather...
1. sky dive or bungee jump? None of them! I'm scared of heights.
2. eat a hissing cockroach or eat a slug? Eek! I think slug may be a little better than a hissing cockroach?
3. have lifelong free entry to all theme parks or lifetime free entry to all movie theaters? Movie theaters! Because there are always new movies showing...
4. spend one month without books or one month without tv? definitely without TV
5. have the ability to fly or be able to become invisible? To fly of course!
6. to have a personal shopper for life or a personal fitness trainer for life? I love shopping and would rather shop my own stuff so I'd choose to have a personal fitness trainer
7. be spiderman or be superman? Hmm... maybe superman
8. be stuck in the 70's or be stuck in the 80's? 80's. I love the songs during that generation!

Randomness

Week of February 16: Days of the Week

My favorite day is Sunday because I get to wind down.
Tell me all about your favorite days ....

1. What's your favorite day of the week? This is easy. My answer will be 'Friday' and I don't think there's a need to elaborate, do I? ;)

2. What's your least favorite? Monday, of course. Because that's when you need to clear your work which accumulates over the weekend.

3. Do you have a particular day & time that you look forward to? Like Friday nights or Saturdays? Why? I always look forward to weekend, because that's when the time I'll unwind and spend more time with my family and doing all the fun things outdoors (i.e. bookshopping, window shopping, visiting places). But I still think Friday nights is the best because there are 2 off days I'm always looking forward to next. :D

Randomness

1. The first time to organize a Dinner & Dance for our company of 800 people at a 6-stars hotel;
2. Participating in NaNoWriMo and in completing the goal;
3. Winning the 'best opening lines' for my NaNoWriMo novel organized by the local Municipal Liaisons;
4. Participating in various reading challenges;
5. Reading more books and making more booklover friends online.
   

I can't believe that Year 2007 is almost over. Why is the time always passes so fast? And that it always manages to slip past you without you realizing it. I can say this year is a quiet year for me, which I think is a good thing. I have also read a lot, bought more books and has made more new friends this year. Yeah, this year is definitely a great reading year for me. So what about you? What/how do you feel about this year? Last but not least, I'd like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a ...

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Week of December 16: Happy Holidays Random Word Association

I say, you think:

1. santa claus
2. holiday carols sing
3. snow white
4. mistletoe plant
5. season greetings
6. candy cane peppermint
7. eggnog drink
8. presents gifts