One thing you'd like to do in 2010 is?
Have more photoshoots with my favorite girls :)
What is the best thing that happened to you this 2009?
my 18th birthday trip to Thailand!
Chan rak Prathet Thai hae Krung Thep, maak maak loie! <3
Describe 2009 in 3 words.
Wild.
Love.
Friends. :)
If you had one of the Glee kids be your best friend, who would you choose and why?
That's a tough one! I think I'd want Kurt because he's awesomely queer ;)
Which of the Glee kids (not teachers) do the following remind you of and why?--- Isabella--- Phineas-- moi--- mine--- you
Isabella - Quinn! She's popular, but after 1 mishap her world turns around 360, and she has to change her ways. ;P
Phineas - He's probably a Finn. Good guy, may not always be sharp-witted but he makes for a great friend and companion :D
you - Mercedes! In true diva form, you always seem to be in the spotlight - if not, you search and crave for it at times! ;)
me - Tina. I'm usually regarded as a loner or a loser, but I suppose I don't really care. All I know is that I'm an awesome person (to me ;p) and I have REAL friends to acknowledge that! :D
I don't quite know if I asked you this already, but, well, reading is quite a dying habit amongst the youth. If you had to promote it, how would you?
I don't really know! As Queen, I can only do and suggest so much,; but in the end I will have to pass that on to my Prime Minister because she has that fervor and passion for education that the world needs now :)
Give me one selfless and one selfish wish you'd love to come true.
selfless - I would like everyone to be more tolerant of each other, especially in the aspect of religion. There are too many wars going on because of religion, I would really like it to stop.
selfish - I want my wallet (and bank account) to be full of cash all the time so I can buy all the clothes/shoes/books/silver Sharpies/etc. that I have always wanted. :D
Hey :) Did you get what you wanted for Christmas?
Not quite, but I did get some nice clothes and shoes and a few accessories - a girl can't really argue with that ;)
hello, im thinking of a question to ask, hello anyway
Haha, hello there.. :) It's nice to see you somewhere other than Tumblr :P
If you were the President (or Queen! Your choice!) of the Philippines, what would your first act be and why?
Oooh! This would be difficult. As the Queen of the Philippines (HAHA) I would have to first consult with my advisors (that's you, Cid, Myungs, Diana, Marice, etc. :D) before issuing any decrees.
But I suppose it would be to lower import taxes so imported goods wouldn't be so expensive! D:
For some reason, I give you full creative control for my wedding. How would my wedding be? (Right back at you!)
I don't really know how to answer this because I would probably be asking you all the little details! :p
But for the wedding reception, I'd probably make it a little bit Broadway-themed because I know how you love the theatre :)
I'll also ask you to sing at my wedding! What song/s will you choose and why?
This one's easy - Come Away With Me by Norah Jones :) I know how you love this song, so it would be a shame to NOT sing it at your wedding!
Describe the following adorable girls:--- Isabella and Phineas' Padme--- Will and Emma's (er...my) Danielle--- Chanon and Suchin (er..your) Lawan
Padme - A bit frail and pixie-like (like her mom when she was young), with long black silky hair. Shy and soft-spoken, especially to people she isn't really familiar with. Aspiring painter. Loves brazo de mercedes and leche flan. Goes to painting lessons twice a week.Quite reminiscent of a younger version of Violet from The Incredibles. :D
Danielle - Slim and lithe with long curly hair. Quite talkative, she speaks with a British accent. Sophisticated and very intelligent, loves to read classics (also like her mom! :D), and likes to try on her mom's shoes! Aspiring theatre actress. Loves strawberry ice cream and blueberry cheesecake. Goes to ballet lessons thrice a week. Quite reminiscent of Wendy from Peter Pan, albeit a younger version :D
Catalina/Lawan - Slightly plump, with sparkling brown eyes and shoulder-length wavy hair just like her mom. Adorable and friendly. Intelligent and likes to read as well. Likes to help out in the kitchen when Mommy is cooking, and likes to take photos with Daddy's camera. Aspiring photographer. Loves chocolate cake and milkshakes. Sings along while Daddy plays guitar/piano. Goes to voice lessons thrice a week. Quite reminiscent of Boo from Monsters, Inc. :D
Fill this in: I feel most loved when __________________.
..someone compliments me, and I know they aren't saying it just because!
And for some reason, I feel loved when I'm drinking a nice, warm mug of coffee!
One very simple thing that can change the world if everyone did it is _________________
..be a little more tolerant of each other's religions. Too much war's happening because of religious difference. I'd like that to stop.
If Victor and Bogs went to your house then stole your dad's Harley Davidson only to find out that they are going to Eurotel in front of SM Southmall, what would you do?
OH. MY. GAHD.
First of all how would they steal my dad's Harley if the keys are in my house and there's a lock on the handlebars + wheel? XD
Anyway, if they're going to Eurotel..Pwede naman sila magtaxi eh! But well if they plan to do SOMETHING.. I'd try to sneak in and film them para may scandal. PWAHAHAHAHA~
Then I'd invite the gang to watch along with me. LOL
What do you think would be a perfect wedding present for Isabella and Phineas? How about Will and I? How about you and Chanon?Oh, and please all explain why!
For Isabella and Phineas, I'd give them a mix CD of rap and hiphop songs - so that Phineas can relive his hiphop days and Isabella can laugh :))))) But seriously, I'd give them a puppy. :D
For Will and you, I'd give him a bunch of literary classics, I suppose; to add to your Mt. Libris! And I suppose a whole bunch of earrings for you! :p
For myself and Chanon, I'll leave that up to you!
Continuation of the adverb questions: Life is beautiful when you ___________ see the world.
Life is beautiful when you see the world with an open mind and an open heart. (I hope you don't mind me altering the sentence construction!)
Tourism ad: Why should Chanon come to Manila? Give him your best reason!
Because its diversity and melting pot of cultures makes it a place like no other! Where else can you find colonial structures (Intramuros) dotted among skyscrapers and picturesque shopping malls (Makati, QC), as well as the beautiful suburbs (Las Piñas, Parañaque) around? :D
Follow up to the tourism thing: Since you guys want him to move to here, why, then, should _____ do so?
..because he'll get to meet real-life Blair and Serena! :)) And he'll meet all the other friends that make your life wonderful ;)
As a lawyer, what do you think would be the legacy you want to leave?
Hmmmm. I believe that I would like to leave a legacy of integrity, hard work, and that the occasional crazy time with friends won't hurt anybody ;)
Fill this with appropriate adverb/adverb phrase. Explain why: I want to hold the hand of the person I love ________________.
..with a feeling that my hand just perfectly fits into his. :)
Love is real when it __________ makes its way in your heart
..patiently and carefully makes its way into your heart.
I believe it's also real when, even after you see all the Beloved's faults and downfalls, the Lover accepts and embraces those faults and still loves the Beloved unconditionally.
Chanon wants to learn Tagalog for you. Which three sentences will you first teach him and why?
1. Mahal kita. - Need I explain, really? :))
2. Magkano ito? - In case he wants to go shopping, or sightseeing, or whatever. :D
3. Saan yung ______? - In case he wants to go somewhere. :P
Let's say I already live in _________. When I come back to Manila for a visit, where will you take me and why?
Hmmmm. I suppose around Greenbelt or Town, it's the quintessential hangout spot. Plus all our favorite stores are there ;)
If you were to interview a literary character other than those from Love in the Time of Cholera, who would it be, why, and what would you ask them?
It would have to be Ursula Iguaran (Buendia) from One Hundred Years of Solitude, another great work from Gabriel Garcia Marquez. I admired her tenacity, her outliving all three of her children, and seeing quite a number of generations grow. She kept the Buendia family together, even though she contradicts herself by the fear of incest - the extreme of family bonding.
I would ask her how she remained steadfast and what kind of strength it took her to live so long and experience so much conflict and wars, and at the same time love and passion.
Change sounds like _________.
..a resounding gong. :D
If they were to make a film of your life, tell me your choices for:- Film genre?- Director?- actor to play youAnd why, of course!
It would probably be a romantic comedy with a hint of drama. Make that a lot of drama. As much as I am filled with love, apparently that's not what the rest of the world is looking for, and I always get hurt in the process. *sob* But I have my friends to keep me laughing :D
Director, I don't really know yet. :p
I'd want Leighton Meester to play me, because she's Blair Waldorf on Gossip Girl, and my closest friends tell me that I'm quite like Ms. Waldorf :)) And I suppose I kind of look like her, too! :D
. You are Ying. You just found out that not only does Mew not like you beyond friends/might-as-well-siblings but that he is in love with Tong. How would you react to the news?
I would be hurt, of course. But I suppose I'd have to accept that Mew loves Tong. As much as I love Mew, I will love him despite him not returning his feelings; I would love him anyway because I feel that it would still be right and quite noble to do so..
Nichkun comes to Manila and insists on a duet with you. Which song would you sing with him?
It's a slightly obvious choice: ENDLESS LOVE! I actually adore the Glee version of this! <3
If you were Fermina Daza, would you still end up marrying Juvenal or would you choose to be with Florentino? Why?
I would still marry Juvenal. As romantic Florentino is, his obsession really creeps me out. I mean, eating camellias and rose petals so he could "eat" a part of me? That's just.. creepy.
I know Juvenal isn't perfect either, but I know beneath his intellectually harsh exterior is a man with a caring and very much loving heart. Doesn't hurt that he's rich and high-society, too. :))
ARE YOU EXCITED TODAY AS MUCH AS I AM?!?!! XD
BUT OF COURSE! SEE YOU LATER, TWINNY! I mean, Dan Humphrey. :)) *biiiiiiiiig hug*
If you were to support a soon-to-be couple amongst your friends who would it be?
OOOH! I support either Emma-Will (they know who they are :p) and Isabella-Phineas (they know who they are as well!) :D
Stupid question: If both Danielle and Isabelle really did look like my carbon copies, what would you say to _________ and the rest of the _________ family?!
OH MY GOODNESS. :)) Uhmm.. I'm really sorry, _____ and Mr. and Mrs. ______, but it seems Allie's multi-cultural lineage wins these 2 rounds! :))
. Fill this one in: One simple thing that never fails to make me smile is _______.
..a box of chocolates, or a large Double Chocolate Ice Blended from Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf! Or, a text/Facebook message from someone I love :) (yourself included!)
Tell us one superficial and one rather deeply profound thing about you?
superficial: When I eat fried chicken, I peel the crispy skin off and save it for last. :))
profound: I am capable of loving beyond physical constraints.
Manuel Quezon said that he'd rather see this country run like hell by Filipinos than like heaven by foreigners.If you were Quezon, seeing our society now, would you retract that? And why?
I don't really know how to answer this, I'm sorry. I was never really interested in politics and governance (although I should be if I'm pushing through law school). Just being honest. :D
If you could bring two people in an island and live there for 1 month, who would you bring and why?
Can I add 1 more?
So that it would be Such, Pai, Kans and Myungs all on 1 island! :D
Reason for that, because you are my best friends and I would love to keep you for the rest of my life :)
Wisdom tastes like __________.
..coffee. A little bitter, but with the right amount of milk and sugar (experiences and life choices and the such), it's not so bad. A little complicated, yes. But that's the way it is
If you had to give up one sense organ, what would it be and why?
Perhaps taste, because I really don't know what I would do if I lost any other sense.
If I gave up sight, I would not be able to see all the beauty waiting to be seen.
If I gave up touch, I would not be able to feel my (future)newborn child's hand grasp mine.
If I gave up hearing, I would not be able to hear the words I would love to hear someday.
If I gave up smell, I would certainly miss cinnamon buns. :P
If this week were my last in Manila, what would we do?
First reaction: WHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAT?? WHYYYYYYYYYY??? *sobs sobs sobs*
We would go all out and have a party, soak up all the Manila culture and flavors before you leave for ___ and be with ______! :D
If ____ and I get married, would you baby sit Danielle and Isabelle? And if so, what would you do?
But of course! I mean, you did babysit for Catalina and Carlos (Sanouk :p)! Chanon (or whoever I get married to :D) would probably bring the twins (?) to a nice, and cozy restaurant and have a nice lunch. Then we would probably go to the park and people-watch. Your girls will probably be very intelligent, I suppose they could discuss a philosophical thing or two with me!
Diversity sounds like _____________.
..tambourines and conga drums, with a hint of Spanish guitar :p
Name me your top 3 favourite musicals and why you love them.
I've never actually seen any Broadway plays even on YouTube, so I mostly watch musical films to compensate. :D
1. Gigi (the 1958 film starring Leslie Caron)
2. West Side Story (a modern Romeo and Juliet)
3. The Sound of Music (a surefire classic)
You are Glinda. Elphaba has asked you to come with her and fight the Wizard (that scene from Defying Gravity). Will you come with her or stay with Madame Morrible like she did in the play?
I have never seen Wicked, I'M SO SORRY :(( But I promise as soon as I do I will get back to you on that. Help enlighten me? :D
If you were a song on Glee, which one would you be and why?
Oooooh, that's pretty tricky. I actually love all their renditions of songs.. to pick one would be like having to pick a favorite child! :O
Date a bad boy who has a good side or a total good boy but is kinda boring?
HALA! Hindi ko alam. XD I'll get back to you on that :))
Gabriel Garcia Marquez or Paolo Coelho?
As much as I like Paulo Coelho's philosophical and reflective style of writing, I love and adore the magic realism and somewhat surreal romanticism of the works of Gabriel Garcia Marquez! :)
Be the anonymous donor of a project for an entire community or personally help 1 child?
I know I would help an entire community by donating a large sum of money, but I won't be entirely sure that the money would be put into good use. If I help only 1 child, I know where my money's is going, plus I help to build the life of a child. It would make my heart leap for joy if this child grows up and matures to become a man of substance, purpose, with a heart full of love and compassion for family and for mankind.
If 1 (and only 1) female literary character were to suddenly come to life, who would you like it to be and why?
FERMINA DAZA from Love in the Time of Cholera. (An obvious choice for me :p). She is independent, headstrong, sophisticated and capable. Beneath her seemingly harsh exterior, there is a woman who is caring and nurturing. Sometimes I feel like I am a real-life Fermina.
Fill this in: I am invincible because _____________.
..God tells me that I am so.
I'm a troll and I hate you. :)
Oh, are you? I never really liked trolls anyway.. But thank you for being honest. :)
Phantom of the Opera: Erik or Raoul?
I have never watched or read the Phantom of the Opera, so as soon as I do, I'll get back to you on that. :D
If you had to pick any of the Glee boys (character, not actor) to be my boyfriend who would it be?How about for you? Who's your Glee boyfie?
For you, it's MR. SCHUE! (Oooh, that rhymed!) You two would make a wonderful couple because you both have great voices, and lovely hearts as well. :)
OH MY. It would have to be ARTIE! I know he's stuck in a wheelchair for life, but I get the feeling he's a real sweetheart. I think his being in a wheelchair is a permanent lesson of humility and a reminder that we should all be passionate in living - it's the only life we have!
And don't deny it, Artie's pretty cute ;)
Which August song best describes you and why?
Definitely GUN LAE GUN! Besides being the theme song to Love of Siam (which I owe you so much for getting me hooked on it :D), it's a beautiful song with lovely lyrics.
AS LONG AS YOU LOVE, THERE IS HOPE. :)
I am constantly loving, hoping, wishing, waiting, LIVING. :)
Fill in the blank: Change starts when ______________.
..you decide to do something about it.
You may think, or want, or wish to change.. but without action, nothing happens. It's the same with anything you want to achieve - if you don't do something about it, then nothing will happen.
Sometimes actions do speak louder than words, you know. :D
What are your three favourite Bisaya aords, what do they mean and why do you like them?
gugma - LOVE. Need I say more?
amigo/amiga - FRIEND. I suppose this is also self-explanatory? :)
Sawasdee ka, Suchin Mai! Chanon proposes to you, but asks you to give up your law career in exchange. Would you do it?
Hmmmm.. if Chanon can secure a job that makes him (and myself, if he does propose) financially stable (and perhaps more HAHA for my shoes XD), then perhaps I would do it.
But if my law career is going awesomely well, and money comes in at a meteoric rate.. I'm so sorry Chanon! If you do want to marry me, please do it out of love and I hope you don't have to make me compromise what makes me, well, me!
Fill this one in: (name of book/literary piece) is so overrated.
the Twilight saga. I swear, to have an entire series about some empty shell character who has this love for someone that borders on obsession.. That's just not my thing.
What is your favourite adverb and why?
BEAUTIFULLY. Because I know and believe that there's something beautiful in all of us :)
When did your interest in literature start? Who inspired you to dive into the wonderful world of literature?
I think it was my dad. He is quite the voracious reader, although he prefers Ludlum, Crichton, etc. He bought Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's (or, Philosopher's) Stone for one of my grade school Recognition Days (that's like "graduation" for undergrads), and I suppose my love for reading became a love for literature!
I still love my Harry Potter books, but Love In The Time Of Cholera is my all-time favorite, as you know! :)
Fame over wealth or wealth over fame? Hi Kyung Mi! :)
Annyeong haseyo MyungHee! That's a hard question D:
Uhmmmm if I have fame, I'll be talked about, as well as gossiped and such. If I have wealth, then people will try to steal my money and break into my house and stuff. D:
Fame over wealth nalang. XD
Just fill in the blanks with objects.Unity tastes like _________.
a super-large pepperoni pizza with extra cheese. :D
Beauty smells like ___________________.
cinnamon buns. :)
What would be your full name if you appended all their crushes' (celeb and real life) last names?
Marianne Jane Raterta-*insert future surname* Salling McHale Crawford Westwick Ok Hwang Kim Horvejkul Rigulasurakarn! :D
I can't append real-life crushes' last names, because I don't exactly have any at the moment. At least, not anymore. </3
If you had 3 wishes, what would they be?
1. to be able to go back to Thailand by myself
2. to be able to go to Spain and/or Italy, also by myself
3. to find love when I do go to those places.
Cocoa Pops or Froot Loops?
Cocoa Pops - you know I love my chocolate!
The Noli or the El Fili?
Noli Me Tangere because it has more romance! And you also know I love my romance :)
Audrey Hepburn or Marilyn Monroe?
As much as I like Ms. Hepburn's classic elegance, I have to admit I adore Marilyn Monroe's bombshell looks and va-va-va-VOOM factor!
P.S. I still get the red dress (the one you helped me pick, no less!) out of the closet once in a while, just to see how nice it looks on me. Bisous to you for that again! xoxo
How is your love life?
It's non-existent, thankyouverymuch.
. Big cities or small towns?
Hmmm. Small towns because of the privacy, big cities because of the hustle and bustle!
But I think the suburbs are awesome :)
Natalie Portman or Keira Knightly?
Natalie Portman - she's awesomely smart, talented, and beautiful!
Linguistics or literature?
As much as I would like to learn foreign languages, I am not privileged to be enrolled in a foreign language school or the sort.
So, literature it is! :)
Given a regular pentagon with a side of 15 cm, what is the area of the largest square the you could place inside it? (Round off to 10 decimal digits)
I'm sorry, I'm bad at math. D: I only barely passed Math subjects during high school because I was nice to the teacher (HAHA) and I exerted enough effort to let the teacher see that I was studying. XD
Are you happy with your life?
At the moment, not really. I can't drive (because of my mom, ngrrrr), I need to lose weight (obviously), and most of all I STILL DON'T HAVE A RIDE FOR FRIDAY! FUUUUUUUUUUU~
Be president or queen of the Philippines? And why?
Hmmmm. I'm not really sure. President, because it would be nice to know that my constituents have faith in me. Queen, because I would be able to have that position out or royal/noble blood, or, I would have supposedly been conferred by God. :D I like that appointed-by-God idea. I think I pick Queen :))
Do you have any sort of reputation where you work/ go to school?
Not any that I know of. But the profs/admins/registrar/PR people/other employees do know me as Atty. Raterta's daughter, because my dad's the trial lawyer of the school!
Bakit, bawal ang kalbo mag palda?
Di naman siguro. But it would look really, ehm, weird. Sorry na.
How many shoes?
How many PAIRS of shoes do I want this Christmas? HMMM. Let's see. Let me get back to you on that
When was the last time you received flowers?
I.. I.. Do not remember. I don't believe I ever received flowers anyway..
Are there any appliances in your house that you don't know how to work?
That would have to be the turbo broiler. :)) I love turbo chicken pa naman :p
If you had the chance to have revenge to my haters, how would you do it?
Hmmmm. To this Ria Teves girl.. I can't really say. Because if she found out what I would do to her, let's just say she'd delete that account and quit AC and go to a nunnery. LOL
