Watching a bunch of series and season finales are making me quite emotional right now. But good thing Friday5 does help me keep this blog alive. I know it's a Saturday here, but this is a pretty good set.

1. What kind of out-of-school lessons did you take as a kid?
Fortunately, I really think I had a great childhood. For one, I wasn't deprived of it. I was sort of spoiled back then, being the eldest. As a kid, I was really the prim and proper kind, without compromising my love for attention and performing. Go figure. I think one of those out-of-school lessons from my childhood that really remains would be to be grateful and humble for what you have and who you are.

2. What valuable lesson did you learn this past week?
Because I've been hanging out a lot with my best friends and my sisters during the week, I would say a deep sense of appreciation and content. They have shown me that they will always be there for me. Another lesson would be perhaps being honest with myself. I need to face my issues, problems and slowly deal with them.

3. Who in your life really needs to be taught a lesson?
I think everyone needs a sense of clarity every now and then. We go through our lives sometimes so blind - almost always looking for an escape. Whether we're basking in joy or depression, it's important to revel in the present and find a way to reconcile with whatever truth or reality we are in. If it's wonderful, we need to be more appreciative. And if it proves to be otherwise, then we can't live in denial. We need to make room for acceptance.

4. What kinds of lessons would you love to have a private teacher for right now?
I would really want to continue professional voice lessons or dabble into something creative like continue painting or digital illustrations. I always need something creative in me.

5. What steps have you taken to lessen the impact of these rough economic times?
I wish I could do more! Why do I have to enjoy shopping so much??? Saving electricity does count, right?

I guess the extra time at home was just what I need for me to give this place a complete overhaul. Head over to my blog. Contrary to what I usually do, I figured I'd try the minimalist approach. I really, really like it a lot. I know it looks very simple, but coding everything is definitely harder than it looks. I also got the movie weblog back and I will try to update it as much as I can.

I spend a lot of my days lately thinking about law school, my other plans in between, after or who knows when. It's quite exhausting emotionally because reality does hit hard and I can't help but start worrying about things I know I should stop worrying about. Good thing I'm not going through it alone. There is indeed joy in sharing it with my closest friends under light-hearted and scrumptious circumstances. haha! Thank you Facebook for making it easier for us to plan our sporadic get-togethers!

Here's this week's Friday 5:

• Which of your friends is the most frugal?
Oh no! I have a lot of shopaholic friends. But when it comes down to my close circle of friends, it would probably be Karen. Or my PolSci college guy blockmates! They can be so frugal!

• Which of your friends is the biggest spendthrift?
Now this could apply in many ways. I think saying 'spendthrift' is quite an exaggeration. I don't think anyone of my friends are recklessly wasteful. But like me, a lot of my close friends really do enjoy their own luxuries, cravings and cheap thrills. Shoutout to Charz, Sherleen, all my best friends - Jaz, Audrey, Sarah and Dan.

• Which of your friends is the most daring?
Hahahaha! Some of my college friends! Madami doon. Guy blockmates ko pa lang! But this doesn't necessarily mean the most promiscuous ones!

• Which of your friends is the most cautious?
Best friend Audrey! Or maybe Karen too. Reasonably cautious though.

• Which of your friends has the hottest temper?
Jazzy darlin! :) hahaha. Kidding... or maybe not. I really don't know.

I used to do my Friday Fives religiously back when I was young and was just starting to blog. It was always fun answering questions. And because this might actually help me slowly cure my "less than 5 entries per month" sickness.

1. What’s the most annoying sound in the world?
Nails on a chalkboard. Or annoying people talking around.


2. Which of other people’s mannerisms do you find very annoying?
I can't think of any particular mannerisms as of now, but my ultimate annoying pet peeve is when someone touches/borrows/uses/gets my stuff without my knowledge or permission. I really go crazy. I have huge control/territorial issues.


3. What do you do that really annoys others?
I'm not sure. Probably when I talk too much or too loudly when I get excited. Especially in a nice restaurant or in the movies. I do that only when I'm with my friends or sisters though. I tend to make side-comments sometimes.


4. In what way has your own behavior recently caused you annoyance?
When I get too needy or attached when I tell myself not to. Or when I'm too indecisive. Lately, those things annoy me big time.


5. Who’s the most annoying person you know?
As if I'm going to say it here.

Wow. Ang bad vibes naman ng selection of questions this week. Hope everyone enjoys the weekend ahead.

These ones usually are fun and maybe quite tedious to answer. :) Not that you guys are actually interested in reading this long survey. But props for you if you did.

( The year 2008 is just way too fabulous. )