Mikaela's Moon

THE RULES

-Each blogger starts with ten random facts/habits about themselves.

-Bloggers that are tagged need to write on their own blog about their ten things and post these rules.

-At the end of your blog, you need to choose ten people to get tagged and list their names.

-Don't forget to leave them a comment telling them they're tagged, and to read your blog.

1. I am emotional and sensitive. I get pikon easily, but over the years I have tried so hard to be a sport and lighten up. Things are getting worse nowadays when I take hormones (for my hormonal imbalance). I get irritated easily. I am guilty of being sensitive to things that I know are just jokes. When this happens, I become more polite with that person so that I am careful not to blurt out anything offensive that I might regret when I am back to "normal". I am such a crybaby too...with everything. Books I already read millions of times, movies I already watched, commercials with babies, watching concerts etc. It is frustrating sometimes.

2. I want to have a baby. I don't think this is a secret to my close friends, but I hate it when people ask me why I don't have a baby yet and why I don't want to. This is so absurd! Sometimes I wish people would be more sensitive about baby talk. For those who are not aware, I had a miscarriage last year, and it took me almost a year to get over the depression. For the record, I am taking medication and I am planning a vacation with my husband hoping to have another baby. Yes, I do want one and I do want to start a family. No, I will not quit my job for that unless my OB strictly demands that I do. I happen to like my job, thank you very much.

3. I am Ms. Congeniality but bitchy at heart. Don't mess with the biyatch. I love my friends dearly, and I cannot imagine what would have happened to me if i didn't have the friends I have now. They have helped me in so many aspects in my life. But, the bad side about being too friendly is being taken advantage of. I hate it when people assume that it is ok to do things just because we are friends. I believe that you should treat other people in the same way you want to be treated. The Golden Rule is the best. I am the worst enemy ever. I still remember those people who have ill treated me in elementary, high school, college, etc. I do not forgive and forget easily.

4. I love my parents but do not say it out loud. I did not grow up in a family who verbally say "I love you" to each other, and now that I am married, I sometimes wish that was not the case. I say it in cards, letters, etc but never out loud in front of them. My parents have made so many sacrifices for me, and I am sorry I hurt them. I now understand why they did the things they did, why they said those hurtful things...I hope one day I can say to my parents that I love them and thank them for teaching all the things I know now and for making me the person I am.

5. I wish I could paint. I have always loved art. When I took up a course in college called "Art Appreciation", I was immediately hooked. I loved the paintings and the stories behind them. I used to draw everyday. I only had one goal in mind: to be able to draw/paint the most realistic female face. A woman's face has so many stories. It shows her passion, her struggles, her pain, her experiences...I have yet to achieve this. I keep thinking year by year that I'll go to an art class but haven't done anything yet.

6. I miss dancing. I have been dancing ever since I can remember. In school, I was always in dance stuff when there are events. I took up classical ballet when I was around 8 or 9. I did that for around 3 years. Ballet was difficult, but I enjoyed it because it made me look graceful and I felt beautiful when I dance. Just like painting, I plan of joining dance workshops but never seem to find the time or get the courage to do so.

7. I do not know how to swim, ride a bike or drive. Those are the reasons why nobody would want me to be their partner in Amazing Race. I think I know how to swim, but it's just that I panic when I'm in the water. I am terrified of water, which is really weird since I am a Cancer. I don't know how to ride a bike because when I was young, my mom did not want me to have scratches on my legs and fall into a deep hole in the ground near our house. Driving...well, I plan to take up driving lessons coz my mom always gets sick, and I'll need to drive her around soon.

8. I am kuripot. I'm terrified of not having enough money in case there's an emergency. I do spend more now that I am working, but I don't always go shopping. I don't mind buying cheap clothes. I grew up in a middle class family but was not taught to be brand conscious when it comes to clothes, shoes, etc. My parents are both from humble backgrounds and I am proud of that. I try to find the cheap ones which is bad sometimes because I sacrifice the quality of the product. I am addicted to bags and shoes. Books make me weak too.

9. I dream of traveling around the world, starting off with a European tour. I so envy my dad who went to London , Amsterdam and Scotland for work. He even texted me saying he spent 2 hours in the Edinburgh castle and I am SO jealous. I would love to see the castles, the museums (Louvre here I come!), the works! I want to go to Greece , Italy , France , UK , Hungary , Spain ...Sigh. I'd also like to go to Egypt , Brazil , the Bahamas , the Middle East, Australia , and even to the North and South Pole!

10. I don't care about what others think of me as long as I am right, not hurting anyone and I am honest. I am brutally frank at times. I share my experiences. I give advices to people even when they don't ask for it. i genuinely care for people. I have always wanted to do charity work but haven't gotten around to doing that yet. I try to do my share of helping by donating as much as I can when my company asks for donations for people who were left homeless by calamities. I remember I donated three bags of food and stuff to Sykes Cares for the victims of the landslides (I forgot where that was).

Now, the ten people I am spreading the homework with:

Joyce, Faye, Kate, Jane, Eva, Milmar, Sugar, Rachelle, Josie, Angelica

-- Saw this from BBB's site. Please help. I can't donate blood so I hope one of you guys can. --

PEP (Philippine Entertainment Portal) received information earlier today, August 13, that rapper-songwriter Francis Magalona has been diagnosed with leukemia and is currently in need of blood donors.

The Medical City is located along Ortigas Avenue in Pasig City.

Friends and relatives organized a blood donation drive to help the popular singer's cause. They're also asking friends from the media to spread the word regarding Francis's condition to encourage people to turn up and donate blood.

MASTER RAPPER. The son of local matinee idol Pancho Magalona and actress Tita Duran, Francis created his own mark in the entertainment industry as a rapper-performer when he released his debut album, Yo! back in 1990. The said record spawned the massive nationalistic rap hit song "Mga Kababayan," which in effect introduced Pinoy style rap music in the mainstream.

The ‘90s band explosion failed to deter Francis's popularity and significance in the music scene as proven by the number of hit albums and good singles he churned out since Yo! He even collaborated with other artists and most of the time experimented with various sounds and genres so as not to remain stale before the listening public.

Some of his memorable songs include "Mga Praning," "Meron Akong Ano," "Man From Manila," "Cold Summer Nights," "Bahay Yugyugan," "Ito ang Gusto Ko," "Girl Be Mine," and "Kaleidoscope World."

Aside from singing and writing songs, Francis also plunged into hosting. He served first as a VJ for both MTV Philippines and Channel V before joining the country's longest running noontime show Eat Bulaga! as one of the regulars.

Francis was also tapped as one of the judges, along with music maestro Ryan Cayabyab and Pilita Corrales, of Philippine Idol's maiden season in 2006 aired on ABC-5.

He also ventured into photography and music video directing, megging videos for artists such as Sponge Cola, Join the Club, Gloc 9, Shamrock, Join The Club, Pikaso, Death Threat, and Pupil.

Francis is married to Pia Arroyo and their union is blessed with eight children: Unna, Nicolo, Francis Jr., Isabella, Elmo, Arkin, Clara and young actress Maxene Magalona.