As an adult, what is your favorite thing about summer?
- the beach, white and colorful dresses, sandals, shakes and smoothies

What was your favorite thing about summer when you were a kid?
- beach time during sundays with families and friends

In 2010, it will be the summer of _______.
- paradise :-). Why? Because its mussels and oysters time again grgrg. It’s paradise and heaven for me when I can eat tasty meals like that and then have a very refreshing mango shake. Miam miam! It will be nice to have Ferrari parts as well of the car.

What makes you laugh?
- anything that’s actually funny. It’s easy for somebody to make me laugh you know. Small stuffs make me laugh already especially when my son smiles or does something new.

What makes you cry?
- something that makes me cry? Something that has to do with my son and family. I easily get affected when it comes to this subject and my tears are very shallow when it’s all about them.

What is the best thing about being you?
- best thing will be hmmmmmm, I always want to make sure in everything like for example for medications. I don’t take a risk in taking any medicines without my doctor’s consent or advice. For me, prescription medication is always the best to be 100% sure. That has been my character and attitude. I make a research first in everything no matter what the subject will be.

What is the last song that was stuck in your head and how did you get rid of it?
- Jack & Jill song :-). Funny because I always sing children’s song when I found out that I’m pregnant. How did I get rid of it? By keeping myself busy in ironing our clothes

If you had to say what one thing in your life best represents your freedom, what would it be?
- One thing in my life that best represents my freedom? Hmmm, tough question ha

If you were invited to the White House for dinner tonight, what would you wear from your current wardrobe?
- my black strapless dress that I love and then I’ll be wearing my black strappy stilletto. I love this black dress coz it’s simple and it gives figure when worn.

How old were you when you learned to tie your shoes?
- I guess I was around 5 or 6 years old then. Couldn’t remember exactly

Have you ever snooped in somebody else’s medicine cabinet?
- Yeah everytime I visited my friends’ houses. I was young and very curious then that I wanted to see what kind of medics they always have then I’ll be telling my mom that we should buy this and that lolz

Who do you think you are?
- Me? I am just Francine (blogger nickname), a woman, a friend, a wife, a sister and a daughter that you can lean on when you need somebody to talk to. I’ll be your worst nightmare as well if you’ll do something bad towards me or with my family. I’m not trying to scare anyone but that’s the real me. I can be sweet, kind, loving and very understanding but a real devil on the other side.

Describe to me your favorite lounging clothes.
- my usual lounging clothes include a plain t-shirt and hubby’s boxers. I like wearing his shirts and other stuffs

If you promised to never lie again in your lifetime, in what area would it be hardest to uphold the promise?
- it will be something about money. Family back home in PI they always think that I have plenty of money and it’s easy to have a money here in foreign country. When they want something, they’d like to have it immediately.

Give a one word answer to the question “why is life worth living”.
- Life is worth living because of the people around who loves me like my husband, inlaws and family.

How often do you change your toothbrush?
-twice in a month.

What is your favorite item of clothing to shop for?
- it varies actually from shorts to skirts to strapless blouses and dresses and tuniques and shoes. I’m not very. I just shop when I see something that’s really cute.

Do you use social media (Twitter, Facebook, etc.)? Which do you use most often?
- I have Twitter, Facebook and friendster. I have other things as well but I don’t check it everyday. I’m more into blogging stuffs but because I have very limited time, sometimes I even forget that I have to post something.

Do you enjoy brain teasers or do you find them frustrating?
- I enjoy it at times and sometimes frustating. It all depends on my mood actually. When I can guess and answer it, I enjoy it but if it’s the contrary, I find it frustating especially when I spent my entire day trying to figure out of the answers.

Do you have any unusual collections?
- yes, lingeries and baby dolls. I love it! Buttons too

What do people notice about you within the first hour of meeting you (other than appearance)?
- They found me funny once they started talking to me and interesting. At first, they all found me snubbish at first but this impression changes once the conversation started.

Are you a saver or spender?
- I consider myself a saver but these last days, I’ve been spending pas mal de money for my bellydancing accessories and outfits. I’m stressed about it especially for the costumes for our gala de fin d’année

Do you prefer to walk around barefoot in your home? Socks? Shoes?
- a little bit of everything actually. Sometimes barefoot and sometimes with shoes and it all depends if I’m busy or not or what I’m doing

Do you talk to yourself?
- yeah when I’m joking around with my husband

What would you do with an extra hour each day?
- I surf around the net and arrange the things at home. I don’t feel at ease sitting on a chair doing nothing really. Sometimes, I practice our choreography, read the magazine, reorganize the closets, the decorations and etc.

Do you wear a watch? If so, tell us about it. If not, how do you keep track of time?
- Yes I do wear a watch. Time is very important to me but I make sure to enjoy every single minute of my life and to simply follow the flow of time.

If it was possible, would you want to know how many days you had left to live?
- No. I prefer not to worry about it get sad counting of the days left to live. I prefer to enjoy every moment that I have in this world together with my families, friends and husband.

Of all your favorite foods, which one would you find the most difficult to give up for the rest of your life?
- chicken adobo grgrg. Hearing this menu makes me hungry already and makes me crave for it even more. Hubby, himself, loves this menu very much and when it’s served on the table, he forgets his diet ^-^

Which month of the year do you thing best describes your personality?
- Christmas because I’m a giving person

If you could be a contestant on any game show, past or present, which show would you pick?
- Deal or No Deal (local show) hehehe. Who knows? Maybe I’ll be one of the lucky millionaires who’ll win one day

If you were to name the most creative outlet that you have, what would it be?
- La Tendance ^-^. Would like to have my own fashion boutique don’t you know?

What spot in your body would you say is the center of your emotional being?
- my heart of course. I can be very forgiving at times and can be very hard at times when I’m really angry to someone.

What do you think is the secret to a tranquil soul?
- a peaceful and forgiving heart I guess

What is the biggest mistake you made in 2008 and will not make again in 2009?
- biggest mistake? Hmmmm, hard to consider something as my biggest mistake but I do admit that I make mistakes all the time but these mistakes always give me lessons and make me more mature as a woman.

Do you make New Year’s resolutions? Why or why not?
- Not really because I do know that I won’t manage to follow it.

Who do you nominate as “Man or Woman of the Year” for 2008?
- My mom and mother-inlaw

What was your greatest accomplishment in 2008?
- Everything because this year has been a successful one for me

What was the first thing you thought when you looked at yourself in the mirror today?
- how ugly and dirty it is to have these pimples on my face. It’s lesser now eversince my hemeopathie changed my medics.

Do you have a recurring nightmare? If so, explain.
- none so far

List three foods you can’t stand:
- escargot (snails)..frenchies find it tasty
- grenouille (small frogs)..they said that it tastes like chicken
- lapin (rabbit)…never I’ll have the nerves to eat it even if they keep on telling me how tasty it is. Poor little rabbit!

What’s worse, physical or mental cheating? Why?
- hmmm can I choose both? It’s difficult to choose one. Cheating means many things and it can be in many ways depending on the situation.

Do you think men and women can be just friends? Why or why not?
- Can be just friends? No, they’re created in this world to produce BABIES ^-^ so they should multiply and multiply

How do you feel about dating co-workers?
-I’ve got nothing against it. I mean, who am I to control them if they fall inlove with eachother? And besides, it’s understandable for me why they’ve got this attraction towards eachother as they always see everyday, plus they’re able to bond. That allows them to get to know the person deeper.

Is there something you’ve dreamed of doing for a long time? Why haven’t you done it?
- Yes. I wanted to find a good job here in France but the thing is, it’s difficult for me to reach this goal because first, I’m a foreigner here and second, I really have to be fluent with their language and that’s the problem.

If you could make any fictional character come to life, which one would it be?
- Cinderella and thumbelina :-).

If you could have a $10,000 shopping spree to one store, which store would it be and how long would it take you to spend the $10,000?
- hmmm supermarket and department store I guess. Why? First, because I wanted my family to have their own 24/7 convenient store and second, wanna buy some school supplies and clothes for the less fortunate kids at the orphanage.

Name three things you wanted as a child but never got.
- To have my own car, to travel around the world, to build a nice house for my family and for me as well.

How would your friend describe you to someone who has never seen you?
- they’ll surely say that I’m kind, friendly, frank, opinionated and funny.

Do you trust anyone to protect you? Who, and why?
- Yes, my family and hubby. I am very sure that these people are the one’s who’ll do everything just to make sure that I am in good hands.

If you died or went missing, who would miss you?
- my loved one’s. My friends will surely be shocked once they’ll know the news

It’s Monday once again bloggers and I’m sure that you guys are in a Manic Monday mood once again like me. Leave me your blog links here and a comment as well too. If you’ve got the time, don’t forget the other bloggers who are sharing their MM responses.

What’s your favorite beach in the world?
- Oh that’s quite difficult to answer. I’ve seen beautiful beaches in Mexico, Brazil but I haven’t been there.

What’s the next country you want to visit?
- I’d really want to visit Italy first before going somewhere else especially Venice. Though I’m starting to discover France right now but Venice is my biggest fantasy next to Paris.

What one thing are you craving today?
- Nothing. I just woke up so I am not in the very good mood still plus I have to do general cleaning.

Are you a talker or a listener? Is it ever possible to really be both?
- I’m more on a talker. I like to talk very much especially when expressing my opinions on several things especially in the world of politics.

Do you think God has a sense of humor?
- hmmmm maybe. I do know that he can do many things at the same time and that’s what I believe in.

Do you believe in love at first sight? Have you ever experienced it?
- Yes I do. Experienced it? Hmmm I guess no but lusts at first sight yes hehehehe. Just joking