Thanks for all the wonderful recommendations. They made me want to rush to the nearest bookstore, video store and music store to see what you all are talking about! Here’s the list of recommendations everyone shared. If something’s not on the list, it means I’ve read, seen or heard it already. And I had tons of fun answering the questions too!
The Recommendations:
Movies: Awakenings. Scent of a Woman. Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. Y Tu Mama Tambien. Mostly Martha. Tuesdays with Morrie. National Treasure. Behind the Sun. Christmas with the Kranks. Antonia’s Line.
Books: Hangover Soup. A Short History of Nearly Everything. Pride and Prejudice. Ender’s Game. Quentin’s. 100 Years of Solitude. Love in Time of Cholera. Lovely Bones. Angels & Demons. The Last Juror. Summer Sisters. The Devil Wears Prada. Gerald’s Game.
Music: Café del Mar. Songs of Moloko. Lobo. Coldplay’s Parachute. White Chicks OST. Hidden Agenda. The Company’s Recycle II album.
The Answers:
-What do you do first thing in the morning? Check out what time it is.
-What’s your favorite subject in college? French.
-What do you really want to be? I want to be a writer and a teacher.
-What is your idea of a perfect vacation? Exploring new sites with my Husby!
-Do you and your hubby change sleeping sides of the bed? Yes, it depends on his mood. I don’t mind, I’m comfortable on both sides of the bed.
-What sport do you play? Remote-control surfing. Bad, I know.
-Have you ever been on TV? Hahaha not that I know of!
-Have you been stalked by someone? Yes. It was a pretty creepy experience.
-Nanakawan ka na ba ng cell phone? Nope at sana never mangyari yan!
-What do you think is the best recipe for a lasting relationship? Respect + Trust + Constant Communication + Shared Values + Passion = Lasting Relationship
-What would you like to change in your life right now? I’d like to be more financially literate. (Naks, that’s the influence of Rich Dad, Poor Dad!)
-Will you give up your life for love? Yes.
-How are you today (whatever day you read this)? It’s 7:50 pm and I just arrived from a long meeting. I’m very tired.
-What is your husband’s first name? You’ll find out when you get your Christmas card. I mailed it out the other day. 😉
-Do you like your job? Yup! I can wear jeans to work everyday – a little perk!
Was Ethan the more romantic than Julie in the movie? Definitely. I think he was more romantic because he was the more smitten one.
-If you were still single, will you do a Julie Delpy? Hmmm… do you mean will I have a Before Sunrise/Sunset romance? Oh yes. One should always take a chance with love.
-Do you believe in soulmates? Yes. But I don’t believe that each person just has one soulmate. Does that sound complicated?
-What drives you? Happiness. Hehehe, corny answer, but that’s it!
-Do you have children? If non, do you have plans of having children and when? Nope, I don’t have kids. But yes, H and I have plans of having kids. Coming soon at your favorite theaters!
-What really made you decide to take the plunge and get married? I felt I was ready to spend the rest of my life with another, and it was perfect because it was at that time that I met my perfect match. 
-How many kids would you like to have? Five!!!
-How would you want to be remembered by your kids? A wonderful wife and mother.
-Who’s number 1 in your speed dial list? A taxi service.
-What did you have for lunch today? Oh I had a yummy lunch. Shrimp Bisque, Crab Cakes, Surf and Turf, Profiterole for dessert.
-What makes you cry? Remembering my Grandfather.
-What makes you laugh? My husband and his crazy antics.
-What do you do? I’m an advertising gal. 😉
-Who do you admire most? My father because he’s a very strong and practical man with a quiet passion for life.
-What is this gift that you want to recieve this Christmas? I want a whole new wardrobe.
-What’s your favorite dish? Sinigang na Baboy!!!
-Do you believe in reincarnation? Yes and no. Yes because I believe that we may have been somewhere in our past life, but no because we aren’t exactly who we were before, personality-wise, looks-wise, etc. What we had before are just little fragments of who we are today.
-Coffee or Tea? One large English Breakfast Latte please!
-What’s you fave book? Veronika Decides to Die.
-What’s your fave movie? Before Sunrise.
-What’s your life philosophy? Live for love.
-Complete this sentence: “life is grand because ….? Life is grand because love is all around me.
Hi! I'm Toni Tiu,
and I've been blogging at
at Wifely Steps since 2003. This started as a blog to help newly weds adjust to married life. It has evolved into a home and parenting blog. I write about things close to my heart -- good eats, good reads, family, marriage, and the little things that make everyday happy.