As of 08.31.05, 13:20.

01. Last you book bought:
I think it was Still Life with Woodpecker, by Tom Robbins.

02. Book you're reading:
Shoot, what aren't I reading? The Concept of Irony, Soren Kierkegaard. Life on the Edge, James Dobson. bird by bird: a guide to writing and life, Anne Lamott. On Writing, Stephen King. And Love in the Time of Cholera, Gabriel Garcia Marquez.

03. Total number of books you own:
Man... I'd say at least 300.

04. Five books that mean a lot to you:
-Yes or No: Straight Answers to Tough Questions about Christianity, Peter Kreeft. Read it when I was sixteen, and it was the first time I looked at religion through my own eyes. Socratic Method - It's faaaantastic!
-Bag of Bones, Stephen King. It's a great book that reminds me of the first Corpor8 Summer.
-Cry, the Beloved Country, Alan Paton. Just read it.
-Dogeaters, Jessica Hagedorn. It was the first book I read in a Fil-Am Studies class.
-To Kill a Mockingbird, Harper Lee. It was the first major novel I ever read.

05. Last film You saw:
The 40 Year Old Virgin. Saw it for the second time, last night.

06. Last DVD you bought:
Kung Fu Hustle.

07. Total number of films you own:
Just DVD, around 300. DVD and video, probably over 400.

08. Five films that mean a lot to you:
-Beauty & the Beast. I shouldn't have to explain that one.
-Interview with a Vampire. It was the movie that made me want to act.
-Sleepers. If you've seen it, you'll know why it appeals to me.
-Austin Powers: the Spy Who Shagged Me. Last day of school. Pub. The start of CP8 Summer.
-The Fox & the Hound. I actually remember seeing this at the Fairfax Theater.

09. Stereo or iPod:
I have neither, so I'm going to say winamp.

10. Last CD you bought:
Mesmerize, System of a Down.

11. Song currently playing:
The Pros & Cons of Breathing, Fall Out Boy.

12. Five songs that mean a lot to you:
-Still of the Night, Boyz II Men. PCN 2000. Skit. Waiting in the wings. Acapella.
-Nappy Heads, The Refugees. Rhime Skeem used this instrumental for our first performance together in public.
-Pretty Brown Eyes, Mint Condition. It was the first song I ever had with someone.
-The Letter, Corned Beef. Kaba Talent Show '01. "It's coming from the bottom of my heart..."
-Sing for 6P, Brainz. My dedication to 6 Pack.

13. Favorite bottle of wine:
Moscatto Bianco, from La Famiglia di Robert Mondavi

14. Favorite charity:
Healthy Planet

15. Favorite vacation:
Hawai'i 2003.

16. Favorite vice:
Probably gambling. Though I've been extremely well-behaved this year.

17. Five people who should take this survey:
URL, vinpenny, Machikey, Tommy, and Bucky.

I got a couple. The first from Jam; as of 07.30.05, 04:01.

01. When you look at yourself in the mirror, what's the first thing you look at?
I actually don't look in the mirror too much. I already know I'm hot. But I guess when I need to shave, then I'm looking at the scruffiness.

02. How much cash do you have on you?
A little over 2 bills. I'm a hustla, baby.

03. What's a word that rhymes with "TEST"?
Quest. Crest. Jest. Behest. Pest. Nest. Lest. Incest. West. Breast? Damn jiffy, I can rhime, yo.

04. Favorite plant?
Bamboo.

05. Who is the 4th person on your missed call list on your cell phone?
The Girlfriend.

06. What is your main ring tone on your phone?
Digital something or other. Surprisingly, Cingular has shit from Vagrant and such, so I'll probably end up with Dashboard or Spill Canvas soon.

07. What shirt are you wearing?
My trusty wife-beater.

08. Do you "label" yourself?
Only in T&C Surf Designs or Underdogs Clothing.

09. Name brand of your shoes currently wearing?
I'm bare foots right now. But I was rocking my black/red Reebok Classics earlier.

10. Bright or Dark Room?
We live in darkness.

11. What do you think of the person who took this survey before you?
She's a Scorpion who knows her emo. Perfect for Monday nights. Ahem...

12. Ever "spilled the beans"?
Yesterday. I was having ribs and steak with baked beans. And I literally spilled beans. Yay for placemats!

13. What were you doing at midnight last night?
Watching The Fugitive on TNT, wondering why I go running at 11 at night.

14. What did your last text message you recieved on your cell phone say?
I can't say ;)

15. Do you ever click on pop-ups or banners?
Yes, I click on the X at the top right.

16. What's a saying that you say a lot?
"I'm fuckin' tired."

17. Who told you they loved you last?
Whichever of my bitches I saw last. I can't keep track.

18.Last furry thing you touched?
Azrael; patted her on the head, on my way up the stairs.

19. How many hours a week do you work?
Forty.

20. How many rolls of film do you need to get developed?
None that I know of. I went digital a while ago.

21. Favorite age you have been so far?
The age of innocence.

22. Your worst enemy?
Sorry if this is cliché - me. And D.F. If I ever see that motherfucker again, I'm killing him. After making him suffer. Punk ass bitch.

23. What is your current desktop picture?
Same one I got from vinpenny last year. The only time I'll ever change it is the day I turn in my letters.

24. What was the last thing you said to someone?
"See you Sunday."

25. If you had to choose between a million bucks or to be able to go back in time and fix all your mistakes, what would you do?
Take the million dollars. I could fix some of my current mistakes. Plus, I've learned from all my past mistakes. Okay, so I haven't actually applied anything I've learned. But I learned, and that's a start.

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This one's actually a writing exercise called "The List of Fives." But it looks like a survey to me. As of 08.11.05, 17:02.

First five people that you kissed romantically:
01. Monique... I can't remember her last name.
02. Kate... I can't remember her last name either, but it started with a T.
03. I'd rather not say her name. But it starts with a 'J' and ends with an 'essica.'
04. Desiree... Not Jean's friend, but that would've been great, too.
05. Rozanno Gonzales.

The five best colors in a crayon box:
01. Midnight Blue.
02. Black.
03. Grey.
04. Maroon.
05. Pacific Blue.

Your five favorite body parts in the opposite sex (or the one that most appeals to you):
01. Eyes.
02. Teeth = smile.
03. Ears (that stick out from hair).
04. Hair (for ears to stick out of).
05. Hands.

Five nicknames you were given in school:
01. Berto, by Darrel Sterling at St. Catherine's (junior high).
02. Romeo, by the girls at Bishop Alemany HS (and surrounding areas).
03. Deluxe, by 'Oyie' Fajardo on the St. Catherine's basketball team; it was shortened from "Defense Deluxe."
04. Magic, by Joseph Galvan at Precious Blood (elementary); another basketball nickname.
05. Bertaxxx, by TDB's (UCI).

Five places you'd like to have sex.
01. Gerard's room.
02. Gerard's backseat.
03. Gerard's desk.
04. Gerard's bathtub.
05. Rozanno's room. With Gerard.

Five names you would like if you were brave enough to change your name.
01. Alexander.
02. Grayson.
03. Thomas.
04. Jamal.
05. Frankenstein.
(That took a while to think of. Probably because I actually like my name.)

Five most attractive movie stars today.
01. Brad Pitt.
02. Johnny Depp.
03. Orlando Bloom.
04. Angelina Jolie.
05. Kate Beckinsale.

Five favorite comfort foods.
01. Chocolate.
02. Super Chips.
03. Ice cream. At Disneyland.
04. Kalua Pork at the Cal.
05. My Mom's homemade tosino.

Five people you hope you never see again.
01. George W.
02. Bethany Belmonte.
03. D. Fujimoto.
04. Andy Dick.
05. Terrel Owens.

Five things you would tell Meg Ryan if you ever met her.
01. It's like... magic.
02. I wanted it to be you.
03. When they ask me what I liked best, I'll say it was you.
04. No matter what I might seem like tonight, it's still the same old me from yesterday you wind up with tomorrow.
05. When you meet the person you want to spend the rest of your life with, you want the rest of your life to start as soon as possible.

Five things you wish were for sale in the supermarket (that aren't for sale now).
01. Choco Crunch.
02. All-purpose 7-UP.
03. Mr T. Cereal.
04. Cherry RC.
05. Crystal Gravy.

Five events in your life you wish you could erase.
01. Last Fall.
02. This Summer.
03. Fall 1999.
04. Summer 2000.
05. Whatever the next Fall/Summer junction happens to be.

Five moments in your life you wish you could relive.
01. Hawai'i '03.
02. PCN 2000.
03. Talent Show 2001.
04. Spring 1997.
05. Ro's 21st birthday in Vegas.

The five best desserts on the planet.
01. Pecan Pie.
02. Funnel Cake with Strawberries.
03. Baklava.
04. Cheesecake.
05. Chocolate rugala.

The five silliest jokes you can remember.
01. Because it was stapled to the monkey.
02. Chocolate CHiP!
03. His dick was stuck in a chicken.
04. I don't love you, but that's a nice ski mask you're wearing.
05. I work with retards.

The five funniest people you have ever met.
01. Lenard Soriano.
02. Tony Dela Cruz.
03. Jojo Arambulo.
04. Abigail David.
05. God. That guy's always playing jokes on me.

Five places you would like to visit.
01. Europe.
02. Maui.
03. NYC.
04. Tokyo.
05. Boracay.

Yet another one from Stef, as of 02:25, 07.13.05.

Three names you go by:
1. Berto
2. Bertaxxx
3. Best Sex Ever

Three screen names you have had:
1. BRAINIAK rs
2. berto_on1st
3. bboy oh25

Three physical things you like about yourself:
1. I'm deceptively quick for my huskiness.
2. I have tattoos in all the right places.
3. My appendages are all where they're supposed to be.

Three physical things you don't like about yourself:
1. I sometimes wish I were 2 or 3 inches taller.
2. And a few pounds lighter.
3. And that the weight of my life didn't show in my eyes.

Three parts of your heritage:
1. Pilipino-American.
2. French on my Dad's side.
3. Italian, also on my Dad's side.

Three things that scare you:
1. Icebergs.
2. Heights.
3. Not knowing where this is all going.

Three of your everyday essentials:
1. Music.
2. Reading.
3. Good conversation.

Three of your favorite musical artists:
1. Earl Baylon.
2. Kris Clemente.
3. Allan Laino.

Three of your favorite songs:
1. Right now? Um... "Banana Pancakes," Jack Johnson.
2. "Lost in Hollywood," System of a Down.
3. "Someone Else's Arms," Mae.

Three things you want in a relationship:
1. Um, a girl.
2. A best friend.
3. Someone that will make me a better person.

Three lies and truths in no particular order:
(lies)
1. I am your father.
2. I don't analyze things enough.
3. George W. is my hero.
(truths)
1. I don't have the patience for music lessons.
2. Infidelity automatically puts you on my shitlist.
3. I am your father.

Three physical things about the opposite sex that appeals to you:
1. Big eyes.
2. A warm smile.
3. Ears that stick out through hair.

Three of your favorite hobbies:
1. Frodo Baggins.
2. Peregrin Took.
3. Meriadoc Brandybuck.

Three things you want to do really badly now:
1. Find my calling.
2. Go camping.
3. Get inspired.

Three careers you're considering/you've considered:
1. Priesthood.
2. Travel writer.
3. Chef.

Three places you want to go on vacation:
1. Europe.
2. New York.
3. Philippines.

Three kid's names you like:
1. Gian Alexander.
2. Jayden/Jaden/Jalen.
3. Nazareth.

Three things you want to do before you die:
1. Write a novel and finish my album, simultaneously.
2. Change lives.
3. Live.

Three ways that you are stereotypically a boy:
1. The need to check sports scores and highlights before going to bed.
2. I got into a lot of fights when I was younger.
3. I found my Dad's Playboy collection when I was a young lad.

Three ways that you are stereotypically a girl:
1. I say shit like, "She's soooo pretty... I hate her."
2. I color coordinate.
3. Refer to the following question...

Three celeb crushes:
1. Brad Pitt.
2. Orlando Bloom.
3. Johnny Depp.

Now it's your turn! FOUR people that I would like to see take this quiz now:
1. ROZANNO, damn it!
2. Sexy Muh'Fucka.
3. Vin Penny.
4. Your mom.

Got this one from Stef. As of 01:10, 06.29.05.

01. If you woke up tomorrow morning and you were the opposite gender, what would be the first thing you'd do?
Make out with Gerard. Sorry, Bam.
02. If you could be invisible for a whole day, what would you do?
People watch. And scare a whole lot of innocent bystanders.
03. If you could completely get rid of one fashion trend that you personally don't like, what would it be?
That stupid collar turned-up crap. And tucking in just the front of your shirt. If any of my friends are doing either of those... Stop it. Now.
04. If you could dye your hair ANY colour, what colour would you choose?
If I were to grow my hair back? Blue. The blue never turned out right.
05. If you could look like any celebrity, who would you choose and why?
Hmmm, I wouldn't want the non-privacy of celebrity. So it would have to be someone who is popular, but doesn't stand out. But I like being Pinoy, and there aren't any Pinoy celebrities here. Ernie Reyes, Jr. Then I could tell the Rock off, in really bad Portuguese.
06. If you could spend one hour with ANYONE, (alive or dead) who would it be, and why?
Amber Lao. I miss her lots.
07. If you won a million dollars in the lottery, what would you do with the money?
Take care of the rest of my parents' house payments, buy my Mom a midnight blue Corvette, and put my sister through school. Then I'd invest a lot of it, give to charities (yay, Healthy Planet), and get a new Blue Bomber. Wait, this is a million after taxes, right?
08. If you could tell one person ANYTHING, what would it be, and who would it be?
I would tell my Dad I love him, and that I appreciate everything he's ever done for me.
09. If you saw your favourite celebrity in the street, what would be your first reaction?
I'd yell, "GET THE FUCK OUT OF THE STREET!"
10. If you could change your first name to anything you wanted, what would you change it to?
Thomas, since it's my Christian name; and just move Alberto to the middle. Wait, what's Christian's Christian name?
11. What's one feature of your appearance that you absolutely like?
Well, according to my sister, the shape of my skull allows me to get away with any hairstyle I've ever had. And there have been many.
12. If you were told today that you had only a month to live, what would be all the things you would do, or say before you died?
I used to think I'd do everything I never got to do, if I knew I was going to die. But I guess it wouldn't really mean anything if I was going to die. So I'd take that time to acknowledge everyone that's ever made a difference in my life. And eat as much of my Mom's cooking as possible.
13. If you could change any part of your appearance, what would it be?
I'd drop all the weight I've put on since becoming Corpor8.
14. If you had your own line of cosmetics, what would you call it, and what kind of products would you make?
I'd call it Why Does A Guy Named Berto Have A Cosmetic Line? And it would be limited to powder, lip gloss and mascara. Sorry, I like natural.
15. If you had your own line of underwear, how would you design it?
For girls, crotchless. For guys, sleeves.
16. If you could have one super power, what would it be?
Telekinesis. Telepathy. Teleportation. One of the Tele's. Television - now that sounds like a superpower.
17. If you had the choice would you rather be Marilyn Monroe for a day, or Madonna?
Marilyn Monroe. That's classic beauty.
18. Do you believe your dreams have significance?
Yes. Especially when they come true.
19. *Total number of films I own on DVD/video:
DVD and video? Probably around 400.
20. *The last film I bought:
Hitch.
21. *Last film I watched at home:
The Incredibles on DVD. Serendipity on TBS, last Thursday night.
22. 6 films I watch a lot or mean a lot to me:
Beauty & the Beast. Win a Date with Tad Hamilton. Billy Madison. Interview with a Vampire. Anchorman. Lilo & Stitch.
23. *Tag 5 people and have them answer these questions on their blog:
Jevon. Crispin. Shyortaxx. VinPenny. Rozanno - update already, damn it!

Got this one from Tommy on 05.26.05, as of 22:56.

Total volume of music files on computer:
1072. Holy crap. I know people who have tons more, but I didn't think I had that many. I remember when people started storing music on their hard drives, I'd be like "500 songs? That's a lot!" And my emo/punk folder is beating my hip-hop folder. Who'd have ever thought?

The last cd I bought:
Mae, The Everglow. It should be the next CD you buy. And then the new Common and the new System of a Down.

Song playing right now:
Lonestar, Amazed. Even if you don't like country, you should download, er... buy this song. And Stay by Alison Krause.

Five songs I listen to a lot, or really like:

Well, currently...
01. BYOB, System of a Down. "Why don't presidents fight the war? Why do they always send the poor?"
02. Breakdown, Mae. "It's enough when I see that look in her eyes; It's enough for me to paralyze."
03. If I Ain't Got You, Alicia Keys. "Some people want it all, but I don't want nothin' at all - if it ain't you..."
04. Picture, Kid Rock featuring Sheryl Crow. "I put your picture away, sat down and cried today. I can't look at you while I'm lying next to her."
05. Second Place Victory, This Day & Age. "It's breathtaking to think of you, and to learn that sometimes the only way out is through."
06. I Will Play The Game Beneath The Spin Light, Brand New. "My secrets for a buck. Watch me as I cut myself wide open on this stage. Yes, I am paid to spill my guts."
07. Bad, Bad Man, John Cena. "Everything that I be spittin' is strong; After I rock, fast forward through the rest of the song."
08. Cannonball, Damien Rice. "So it's not hard to fall, when you float like a cannonball."
09. Love Language, Talib Kweli featuring Les Nubians. "Started with romantic, then got to frantic. Then things that's normally small become gigantic."
10. Natural Beauty, LMNO. "Seen her at her worst. That's the best."

With the role that music plays in my life, how can I list just 5?

Pass the Baton to Five People:
01. Rozanno - It will give him a reason to update.
02. Shyorts - She likes filling these things out. Who wants to hear about Italy, anyway?
03. Michael - Welcome to the world of journal-ism.
04. Lesbian Lady Lovah - See "Rozanno."
05. Vin Penny - Because he listens to good music.

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I've been wanting to re-do a survey or two, just to see how much has (or hasn't) changed in a year. I sometimes read old entries to see where I was exactly a year before, or even 2 or 3 years back. It's always interesting to see that the more things change, the more they stay the same. VP beat me to this, but I'm going to do it anyway. And re-do a survey...

Originally completed 05.09.04. Newly completed 05.27.05. I can't believe it's already been a year.

YOU
Full name:
(2004): Alberto Pangilinan Ponce, Jr.
(2005): Okay, that hasn't changed.
Nicknames:
(04): Bertaxxx, Romeo, Tommy Pikklz, Tom Cruz, Humbertaxxx, Oroku Saki, The Best Sex Ever.
(05): I haven't used Oroku or TBSE in a while. And I've added Sigh-Boy (thanks to Velle) and Toe Axxx.
DOB:
(04): 11.10.81
(05): I think I use 11.10.79 now.
Age:
(04): 22
(05): Logically, it would be 23. Logically.
School:
(04): Too cool
(05): If I had the time and money.
Siblings:
(04): Twin sisters, Jean and Kristal
(05): Twin siblings - sister, Kristal and brother, Jean.
Pets:
(04): 3 cats (Freckles, Azrael and Jasper) and 1 doggy (Bronx).
(05): Aww... Freckles has moved on. Gabriel is now the ball of fur at home-home. Sigh.
Zodiac Sign:
(04): Scorpio.
(05): Damn jiffy.
Righty or Lefty:
(04): I write northpaw - but I can shoot pool, bowl, shoot short jumpers and bat lefty.
(05): I now also smack bitches with my left hand. Oh, and I box in both stances.

YOUR LOOKS
Hair color:
(04): Black.
(05): Mohawk. Wait, I shaved it off. Stupid societal norms.
Eye color:
(04): Brown.
(05): I'm going to start saying chocolate.
Height:
(04): 5’3; 5’4 after my back’s been worked on.
(05): My back is still horrible.
Do you wear contacts?
(04): Sometimes.
(05): Only when balling, or when I know I'll need to wear shades, or maybe to the clubs if it goes with my attire. In other words, sometimes.
Do you have a tattoo?
(04): Yo tengo cinco.
(05): Crap. I was supposed to have 7 by now.
Piercings:
(04): Also five, not including five that have closed
(05): I had four this morning. But I popped one back open, so I'm back to five.
Do you wear any rings?
(04): Under my eyes.
(05): I actually wear my rings less now. They kept jabbing strippers.

JUST LATELY...
How are you today?
(04): Tirrred
(05): I can't even start to explain.
What pants are you wearing right now?
(04): Gerard’s. Er, the Jordan balling shorts that Gerard gave me for Christmas. Genah, I swear...
(05): Plaid blue/teal/grey cargo shorts that my Mom gave me, actually thinking I could wear them in public and not be humiliated.
What shirt are you wearing right now?
(04): A white camisa, as always.
(05): My white Taz/Crush muscle shirt.
What does your hair look like at the moment?
(04): Like it always does.
(05): Wow. Six days ago, it was long and spikey. Four days ago, I had a mohawk. Now, it's a 3 all around.
What song are you listening to right now?
(04): Rex’s remix of Love Rain, by Jill Scott.
(05): New American Classic, Taking Back Sunday.
What was the last thing you ate?
(04): A Whopper; the chocolate malted candy, not the burger
(05): A 10-piece nugget combo with Orange Hi-C, at Mickey D's with G, Bam and Pechanga.
How is the weather right now?
(04): Crisp and breezy.
(05): According to weather.com, 57^o and partially cloudy.
Last person you talked to on the phone:
(04): Joes.
(05): Gerard, telling me to go to McDonald's, with Bam in the background shouting at Michael (who was right next to me) to go to McDonald's.
Last dream you can remember:
(04): Dare I say?
(05): The last one I actually remember was of me reading Jamima's blog, breaking her long xanga sabbatical. The next day, she really did break her xanga sabbatical.

More about YOU...
What are the last four digits of your phone number?
(04): 8906.
(05): Let's say... 2121 ext. 4258.
If you were a crayon, what color would you be?
(04): Midnight Blue. Or Burnt Sienna.
(05): Teal. Or Black.
Do you like the person that sent you this?
(04): My cousin likes her a whole lot.
(05): He's alright. He needs to cheer the f-ck up, though.
How do you eat an Oreo?
(04): With Salt N Vinegar chips.
(05): It sounds weird, but it's good.
What's the next CD you are going to buy?
(04): Norah Jones’ Feels Like Home.
(05): Either System of a Down's Mesmerize or Common's Be.
What's the best advice ever given to you?
(04): Chase what makes your heart flutter.
(05): Why don't you build her a cake or something? Still haven't followed last year's advice...
Do you like school?
(04): I like school; I just don’t like grades
(05): Word.
Do you like to dance?
(04): You got served, yo.
(05): Poppin' and lockin,' fool.
What's the stupidest thing you have ever done?
(04): Let a girl get the best of me.
(05): Let me get the best of me.
Where do you shop the most?
(04): The Las Vegas Outlets.
(05): Aloha Stadium swap meet.
How many kids do you want to have?
(04): Three.
(05): Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Yep, that's three.
Do you do drugs?
(04): I don't do drugs. Drugs make me sick. They're bad for your body. Up with hope, down with dope!
(05): Hi, I’m Brandon Tartikoff and I’ve got a hit idea for the new fall season: Don’t do drugs!
Do you drink?
(04): stupid allergic to alcohol...
(05): Allergy schmallergy.
What kind of shampoo and conditioner do you use?
(04): Suave Strawberry-flavored.
(05): Trying out Suave Citrus-flavored.
What are you most scared of?
(04): Wasting what God’s given me.
(05): Crap.
Do you have your own phone line?
(04): Everyone’s got a celly nowadays; does that count?
(05): Got my own extension.
Do you sleep with a stuffed animal?
(04): For safety’s sake.
(05): Eeyore, Eeyore, Eeyore...
Who do you dream about?
(04): Friends and family, mostly.
(05): Something I can't reach.
Who's the loudest friend you have?
(04): We once got a noise complaint back at Villa, and all it was was Michelle and Mary talking to each other.
(05): Jevon's voice projects, and Jase can't whisper.
Who's the quietest friend?
(04): Three-way tie – Brian, Danny and Dante.
(05): It's down to Brian and Danny. I have no idea what's gotten into Dante.
How many licks does it take to get to the center of a tootsie pop?
(04): Three
(05): Trois.
Which came first, the chicken or the egg?
(04): The question is: Which came longest? Eww.
(05): HAHAHAHA!!!

YOU & LOVE...
Do you believe in love?
(04): I love the Big Guy, I love my family, I love my friends, and I love my aminals. For me, that’s all that counts.
(05): Big Guy? Check. Family? Check. Friends? Check. Aminals? Check.
Do you like girls with long ears?
(04): I like when the top of a girl’s ear peeks out through her hair.
(05): HOLY F'ING A! It's come back to bite me in the ash. Stupid 11 ears...
Do you have a crush?
(04): No, I have Sunkist.
(05): You can't have CRUSHED without the CRUSH. (Copyright Underdogs Clothing)
Do you believe in love at first sight?
(04): I’ve never been first in love’s sight.
(05): That was a good one... I now believe in love at first conversation.
Where would you like to go on your honeymoon?
(04): Maui, or Fiji. Ooh, or Europe.
(05): We're just getting ahead of ourselves now.
What song do you want played at your wedding?
(04): That’s classified information.
(05): Last year it was a country song. I've added a Hawaiian song to that.
What's the first thing you notice about the opposite sex?
(04): Big ojos.
(05): Yeah...
Are you shy to ask someone out?
(04): I wouldn’t call it shy.
(05): Not this time. Revelation is a whole other topic.
Do you find yourself attractive?
(04): Yes, but only because I’m attracted to short, husky men.
(05): I find myself in trouble.
Do you find yourself ugly?
(04): Helloooo, I’m a Scorpio!
(05): Insert joke about sister here.

FOR GUYS TO FILL OUT
Regular underwear or G:
(04): Me? Or my chick?
(05): G's underwear.
Painted nails or not:
(04): Depends on the occasion.
(05): Still holds true.
Bra or sports bra:
(04): Erm...
(05): Sports Utility Bra?
Cute n' mysterious or wild n' sexy:
(04): I prefer the former, because mysterious is sexy.
(05): Couldn't have said it better myself. Wait, I did said it myself...
Dressy or casual:
(04): Casual.
(05): I like when some can make casual look dressy. Trust me - it makes sense in my head.
Dark or blonde hair:
(04): Dark.
(05): Don't say anything stupid.
Long or short hair:
(04): Depends on facial structure, but long, I suppose.
(05): See above.
Dark or light eyes:
(04): Depends on skin tone, but I like ‘em big.
(05): Apparently dark. And still big.
Long or short nails:
(04): As long as I keep my pinky nail.
(05): Yes.
Hat or no hat:
(04): Mmmmm, The Hat... arghlldroolarghll.
(05): Mmmmm, The Hat... arghlldroolarghll.
Good or bad girl:
(04): You can’t turn a bad girl good; but once a good girl’s gone bad, she’s gone forever. - Song Cry, Jay-Z.
(05): Why are all the good girls taken all the time? - Good Girls, Joe.
Fat or thin:
(04): I need to not feel like I’m hugging a broomstick. But if she eats more than me (IE Summer 2000), then we’ve got problems.
(05): I still like meat on the bones.
Hair up or down:
(04): Yet another situational decision.
(05): Couldn't think of a clever way to say nothing's changed.
Jewelry or none:
(04): Nada is my favorite brand.
(05): I also like Wala.
Tall or short:
(04): I’m 5’3. Hmm, let me think...
(05): Regi likes them Shyort.
Curly or straight hair:
(04): Straight.
(05): Wavy's okay.
Pants or dress:
(04): Jeans.
(05): Dressy jeans.
Tan or fair:
(04): Butterscotch.
(05): Is this survey over yet?
Freckles or none:
(04): Freckles is cute. We’re talking about my cat, right?
(05): Aw, Freckles...
Indoor or outdoor:
(04): Depends on what we’re talking about here.
(05): What were we talking about?

Pick One: THIS OR THAT
Lights on/off?
(04): Soft lighting, enough to read by.
(05): Depends. Is the room haunted?
Do you like snow, sun or rain?
(04): Reign.
(05): Snow was a one-hit wonder. Sun is one of Mae's best songs. I can't stand the rain.
Mickey D's or BK:
(04): Jack.
(05): L&L.
Do you like scary or happy movies better?
(04): Happy movies scare me.
(05): Scary movies make me happy.
On the phone or in person?
(04): Face to face.
(05): All over the face.
Summer or winter?
(04): Winter.
(05): Of our discontent.
Hugs or kisses?
(04): Hershey’s just came out with Caramel Kisses. Arghlldroolarghll.
(05): They have Strawberry Creme Kisses now.
Chocolate or white milk:
(04): Magnolia Chocolait.
(05): Swiss Chocolate.
Glass half full or half empty?
(04): The bottom half is full, the top half is empty.
(05): If it's a glass of Guinness, then it's half full. If it's a gin & tonic, it's half empty.
Skiing or Boarding:
(04): Boarding.
(05): Ice blocking.
Day or night:
(04): Right after everyone falls asleep, and before everyone wakes up.
(05): Before everyone wakes up, and right after everyone falls asleep.
Silver or gold: ...both...at the same time?
(04): Hi-o Silver, away.
(05): I love gooooold. Not really.
Sunset or Sunrise:
(04): Both.
(05): Either/Or.

Your FAVS
Color:
(04): Azul.
(05): You're my boy, Blue.
Animal:
(04): Tight like a tiger.
(05): The Muppet.
Candy:
(04): Almost anything chocolate.
(05): Candy makes you dandy.
Beverage:
(04): Water, OJ, Cherry RC and malk.
(05): How could I have not said Code Red?
Ice Cream Flavor:
(04): I totally forgot about Rainbow Sherbet on the last survey.
(05): There's this peanut butter/chocolate contraption from Ben & Jerry's...
Fave type of music?
(04): Anything that induces thinking.
(05): Anything that reduces thinking.
Station:
(04): Kings Cross, Platform 9 & 3/4.
(05): KDAY. And when in the blue hell did 96.3 become a R&B/Hip-hop station?
Band/Group:
(04): The Monkees, Beatles, Sublime, Incubus and Rhime Skeem.
(05): Add Mae and THR3ESTYLE to that list.
Number:
(04): 6.
(05): I could say it, but that would just be asking for it.
Favorite day of the year?
(04): The date of my estimated birth, Devil’s Night.
(05): September 2nd.
Store:
(04): Tarzhizzle.
(05): Sharper Image is fun.
Scent:
(04): Currently Kenneth Cole, Black.
(05): Damn, still haven't bought a bottle.
Saying:
(04): Your face.
(05): And then...

Have you EVER..
Loved someone so much it made you cry?
(04): I cried because I didn’t love someone. Okay, that’s not true, but it sounded pretty romantikal.
(05): If by "cry" you mean "dropped into fetal position and sobbed uncontrollably," then no.
Smoked?
(04): Stupid girls...
(05): Rehab is for quitters.
Drank?
(04): Code Red? Damn jiffy.
(05): A lot after Kuya left.
Ever gotten dumped?
(04): I honestly don’t know.
(05): I've been abandoned.
Broke the law?
(04): Am I not from Van Nuys?
(05): I'll take that as a yes.
Tried to kill yourself?
(04): No comment.
(05): Nothing is ever worth that much.
Made yourself throw up?
(04): Nyet.
(05): It's a great way to shed some extra pounds before a show.
Skip school?
(04): Isn’t that what everyone did when we hung out at the Cross?
(05): The first time was February 14, 199X.

Yet another one from Jevon. As of 15:23, 02.23.05.

1. IF YOU COULD BUILD A SECOND HOUSE ANYWHERE, WHERE WOULD IT BE?
Assuming I already have a first house? Somewhere along North Shore, Oahu.

2. WHAT ARE YOUR FAVORITE ARTICLES OF CLOTHING?
My grey PUSO hoodie. I love you, sweatshirt.

3. THE LAST CD YOU BOUGHT?
Crap... Probably Encore, by Eminem.

4. WHAT TIME DO YOU WAKE UP IN THE MORNING?
7:45. 8:15 at the absolute latest. On weekends, it depends on what I was doing the night before.

5. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE KITCHEN APPLIANCE?
The oven. I bake most of the time. Shut up, pervs.

6. IF YOU COULD PLAY AN INSTRUMENT, WHAT WOULD IT BE?
Guitar.

7. FAVORITE COLOR?
Blue. Though, I think burgundy is hot right now.

8. WHICH VEHICLE DO YOU PREFER, SPORTS CAR, MOTORCYCLE OR SUV?
SUV - I need something I can take camping or boarding. Or a Harley Sportster.

9. DO YOU BELIEVE IN THE AFTERLIFE?
I believe in life after birth.

10. FAVORITE CHILDREN'S BOOK?
Scary Stories To Tell In The Dark.

11. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE SEASON?
Dodgers season. Autumn is nice, too.

12. IF YOU HAVE A TATTOO, WHAT IS IT?
Which one?

13. IF YOU COULD HAVE ONE SUPERPOWER, WHAT WOULD IT BE?
The power of persuasion.

14. CAN YOU JUGGLE?
No, I'm an emcee. Not a DJ.

15. ONE PERSON/PEOPLE FROM YOUR PAST YOU WISH YOU COULD GO BACK AND TALK TO?
Amber Lee Lao.

16. WHAT IS UNDER YOUR BED?
A grip of CDs.

17. WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE DAY?
Devil's Night.

18. WHICH DO YOU PREFER, SUSHI OR HAMBURGER?
As much as I love sushi, I gotta go with a chili-cheeseburger from Tommy's.

19. FROM THE PEOPLE YOU WILL EMAIL THIS TO, WHO'S THE MOST LIKELY TO RESPOND FIRST?
Shyortaxx, 'cause Jevon already did it. And filled out the survey.

20. WHO'S THE LEAST LIKELY TO RESPOND?
Everyone, since I'm posting and not e-mailing this.

21. WHO DID YOU RECEIVE THIS FROM?
Jalen.

22. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE FLOWER?
The Enchanted Rose. Either that or All-Purpose.

23. FAVORITE MEAL?
Almost anything my Mom cooks. And pretty much everything J-von listed.

24. WHEN IS YOUR BIRTHDAY?
The 10th of November.

25. DESCRIBE YOUR PJ'S.
My favorite ones are black Batman pajama bottoms, and my black Pekkle hoodie.

26. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE BREAKFAST?
Probably the Bigger Better at Norm's. Or corned beef and rice.

27. DO YOU LIKE YOUR JOB?
It beats retail.

28. WHAT IS YOUR DREAM JOB?
If they have it, then something that requires me to sit on the beach all day, reading. If not, then I suppose travel writer.

29. WHAT AGE DO YOU PLAN TO RETIRE?
In a couple more years, 'cause I just bought new tires 2 years ago.

30. WHERE DID YOU MEET YOUR SPOUSE OR SIGNIFICANT OTHER?
Haven't met her yet... Or have I? No, I haven't. *w*

BONUS: SOMETHING YOU'D LIKE TO DO THAT YOU'VE NEVER DONE BEFORE?
Fall into permanent insanity.

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Got this one from JayCee. As of 00:12, 02:25:05.

01. What time did you get up this morning?
7:30.

02. Diamonds or pearls?
A diamond in the rough.

03. What was the last film you saw at the cinema?
Finding Neverland. It was superb.

04. What is your favorite TV show?
This time around I'm saying Inside The Actors' Studio and Whose Line Is It Anyway?

05. What is your middle name?
Pangilinan. Try saying that three times fast.

06. What did you have for breakfast?
It was Peanut Butter Jelly Time.

07. What is your favorite cuisine?
It would be too easy to say Italian, so... Japanese.

08. What foods do you dislike?
Lima beans and cauliflower.

09. What is your favorite chip flavor?
Chocolate.

10. Favorite sandwich?
Grilled cheese. Ooh, or Pastrami Dip from The Hat.

11. What is your favorite color?
Blue.

12. What kind of car do you drive?
The Blue Bomber.

13. What is your favorite CD at the moment?
I started listening to Matchbook Romance's Stories & Alibis again. A lot.

14. What characteristic do you despise?
Infidelity. And flakage.

15. Favorite item of clothing?
I already said my grey hoodie... So this time I'll say my Dodgers jerseys.

16. If you could go anywhere where would it be?
Europe. Without a doubt.

17. What color is your bathroom?
Beige, with burgundy accents.

18. Favorite brand of clothing?
I'm so not a label whore... unless it comes to T&C Surf Designs.

19. Where would you retire to?
I haven't seen enough of the world to answer that certainly. But for now, I'll say Oahu or Maui.

20. Favorite time of the day?
2:25AM.

21. What was your most memorable birthday?
I was too drunk to remember... Jay kay. My 5th birthday, because my sisters were born the day before. Hence, my Mom was still in the hospital and missed my birthday. But my Dad brought me Pepsi and chocolate-chocolate cake, with a 3-piece red, white & blue rocket on it, at school.

22. Where were you born?
Battle Creek, MI and/or Los Angeles, CA.

23. Favorite sport to watch?
Dodgers baseball.

24. Who do you least expect to send this back to you?
GiGi, 'cause she gave up the Internet for Lent.

25. Person you expect to send it back first?
Jevon or Michelle.

26. What fabric detergent do you use?
Tide or Surf.

27. Coke or Pepsi?
Wild Cherry Pepsi.

28. Are you a morning person or a night owl?
I'm a mourning person. Kidding... Both actually. I like being awake when no one else is.

29. What is your shoe size?
8-8.5.

30. Do you have any pets?
2 cats, Azrael and Gabriel. And a dog, Bronx. And a peeve.

31. Any new and exciting news you'd like to share with your family or friends?
I may not be much now, but I'm drinking milk...

32. What did you want to be when you were little?
Taller. Still waiting.