Reliving Memes

Question memes used to be super popular. I haven't done them in a while, and I think they have ceased to be memes, because people just don't pass them around anymore. But just because it's a friday night, and I'm at home winding down from my first full week at work, this (un)meme seems to be the most exciting thing I want to do right now:


What hair color looks best on you and what's your natural color? 

I haven't gone beyond a lighter shade of brown, which isn't much deviation from my original hair colour (brown). For a period of time I had tried to do jet black (think purple black) hair. But somehow my hair always seemed to fade back to its dark brown. I now think au natural looks the best (and easiest to maintain).

Do you tan easily? 

Unfortunately, yes. Though I am fair by standards.

What is your favorite show to watch? 

Right now, Fresh Off The Boat! But for something more evergreen, it's probably Planet Earth, Brainiac, National Geographic and the different versions of Hana Yori Dango (Taiwanese, Japanese, Korean).

What is your favorite perfume/candle fragrance? 

I have a few. Zara's textures, Body Shop's White Musk, Kenzo's Flower.

Do you want to kiss anyone right now? 

I think we are all human.

What was in your last meal? 

I had a McNugget Happy Meal with some salmon avocado sushi from Ichiban. It was a wind down meal, yum.

Do you sing? 

Yes, and I love it!

Do you wear necklaces? 

I used to wear this gold necklace with a key, but the clasp broke and I never got around to bringing it to the jeweller's. Other than that, sometimes I wear if it fits the outfit.

How many piercings do you have (if any)? 

Now, 2 on my ears. In my uni years and eager to try crazy things, I had a nose and a secret tongue piercing for several months (at separate times.)

Do you blush easily? 

Not really, though I am pretty shy.

Have you ever broken a bone? 

Hairline crack on my left arm on my first day at gymnastics class because I went over a gym ball and fell on my left arm.

Are you an artist/writer? 

I guess I could consider myself a leisure artist and writer. It is through doing crafts and writing that I connect well with my thoughts and emotions.

Do you play an instrument? 

Yep, the guitar, piano (floundering though with chord progressions), the 阮 (one of my first loves, but of which I've neglected for some time) and 柳琴 (too tiny and high pitched, it probably sounds the best with the orchestra).

Are you in love? If so, does the one you love know? 

Yes, I am, unabashedly! And though it was a long time coming, he knows, every day. And it grows deeper. (If you're reading this Han Yang, I love you!)

Do you smoke cigarettes? 

Nope.

Are your maternal/parental instincts strong? 

It didn't use to be, but I do think age has done something to surface these instincts.

Do you feel confident in your body image? 

Yes, I'm happy with the way I look.

Are you flexible? 

A few have told me that I am, but I just feel creakier with age.

Do you like to dance? 

I think most of my dancing stints have gone wrong because I have very bad motor memory.

Has anyone ever called you ugly? 

Not that I know of.

Have you ever cheated on someone? 

No.

Have you ever been arrested? 

Nope.

Favorite pair of shoes? 

Right now, it's my black Jelly Bunny shoes, which are extremely versatile and still looks pretty formal despite being rubber. I wear them almost everyday. I am also trying to find an occasion to wear my Feiyue sneakers, which arrived in the mail a while back. I adore how they look!

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Okay, I'm having fun, so here's another:

Would You Rather
Pierce your nose or your tongue? 

Have done both. I think I prefer nose. Since I don't have to contend with problems eating cos my tongue hurts. (Though I did contend with other problems like digging my nose, but it wasn't something I had to do frequently.)

Drink whole or skimmed milk? 

Whole milk FTW. Skimmed milk tastes like white water.

Die in a fire or drowning?

Um, can I say none? Both are extremely tragic ways to pass on.

Spend time with your parent(s) or enemies?
Parents of course! This meme might be targeted at angsty teens.

Are You?
Simple or complicated? 

I think quite complicated, though I do attempt to be simple.

Tall or short?

Pretty short. 

Right handed or left handed?
Right

A lover of music or a lover of books?
I am a fervent fan of both, and they each hold so much significance in my life!


Do You Prefer
Flowers or sweets?

Um, is that a question? Give me a bunch of lovely blooms any day.

Grey or black?

Black. It's versatile.

Color photos or black-and-white photos?

I fancy both for different moods. I like coloured photos cross processed, faded, highly contrasted or filtered, and there's some thing romantic about B&W.

Sunrise or sunset?

Sunset, because I am a late riser and will get cranky if I have to wake up just to watch an everyday phenomenon.

M&Ms or Skittles?
M&Ms. Chocolates over candy.

Staying up late or waking up early? 

I tend to stay up late, but I really prefer waking up early. As my dad always said "早睡早起身体好"(One of his pet phrases).

Sun or moon?
Sun, because it serves a practical purpose.

Winter or Autumn?
Autumn over winter please, I don't wanna freeze.

10 acquaintances or 2 best friends?
2 best friends.

Rainy or sunny?
Sunny when out, rainy when in.

Vanilla ice cream or chocolate ice cream?
Strawberry?

Vodka or Jack?
Neither. How about some Moscato from Brown Brothers! Or some whiskey, HY's pick.


About You
Name?

I'd rather my blog not appear on Google search engines.

Nicknames?

Sins, Huisin, Safety Pin, Halibut, Cherry Blossom, 开心果

When is your birthday?
A sad day for Americans.

What do you want?

A life surrounded by people I love, doing things that challenge and fulfil me and helping people know true Love.

How many kids do you want?

Min. 2, Max 3

What would you name a girl? What would you name a boy?

Haven't thought of it, but I would like them to be meaningful chinese names.

You want to get married?
Yes of course :)

What kind of music do you like?
I don't listen to a particular genre, but I love acoustic covers.

Unique
Nervous habits?

I don't look the person in the eye, or be quieter than my usual self.

Are you double-jointed?
What's that?! 

Can you roll your tongue?

Yes, I can roll my tongue into a flower too.

Can you raise one eyebrow?
I think so. (I just tried it in front of the mirror.)

Can you cross your eyes?

Yes


Random
Which shoe goes on first? 

The left. I also always put the left side of my contacts on, and draw the left side of my eyebrow and eyelid first when doing makeup.

Ever thrown something at someone?

Yes, many times. Especially back in school.

On average, how much money do you carry with you?
Always $40, cos I don't like drawing $50 and having to break the note.

What jewelry do you wear?
I used to wear tons of costume jewelry in younger days, especially during my indian/hippie fashion phase (bangles and toe rings!). Upon aging, I've mellowed down and now prefer classic looks. It's almost always just a pair of earrings, unless I find occasion for a necklace or a jade bangle. And I really like pearls!

Do you twirl or cut spaghetti?
Twirl! I'm aghast. Who wastes time cutting spaghetti?!?!?!

Have you ever eaten Spam?

Yes, and I like it!

Favorite ice cream?
I used to really like ice cream. To the point where I made ice cream and wanted to set up an ice cream cafe. But my sweet tooth seems to have weaned. 

How many kinds of cereal are in your cupboard?
None! I used to love Post's and Marks & Spencer ones. See, no sweet tooth anymore.

Last
Car ride?

Huiyi's when she gave me a lift home.

Song played?

No idea! My ipod's been playing lotsa podcasts of late.

Person you saw?

Papa

Time you cried?

Um, yesterday when I read an article and cried on the MRT on the way to work. Don't ask me how and why. I can't control my tear ducts and it's embarrassing sometimes.

In fact, today I saw an old man who reminded me of Gong gong and the next moment, it felt like something bored a hole in my heart and I really really wanted to have him next to me. I guess it is in these moments that I'm comforted knowing that he is in heaven with Jesus, so this emptiness I feel is rather transient.

Shall end off on a happier note with a random picture that I found today:

This was what, 9 years ago?!?!?! These boys are now mature young men, towering wayyyy above me. I must say, those were happy times!