1) Generally, I like to please and placate people. I don’t enjoy confrontation. But, there’s also a bit of a rebel in me. I’m not fond of being told what to do. And, since I like friendships and fun times, I’m doing this tag from Robin in my own way. Hope you don’t mind. 
2) I love to travel. My most favourite city is Paris. I’ve been to most of the cities in my dream list (including Singapore, Cape Town, New York, Sydney, Toronto, London). The next stop in my wish list: Italy.
3) I get weak at the sight of blood. One of the most compelling reasons why I didn’t proceed with becoming a medical doctor.
4) I don’t like watching horror flicks. I can never see the entertainment value in getting scared. Comedy, romance, fantasy… I’m all for feel-good entertainment.
5) I love the theatre. I secretly wanted to be a thespian. I managed to act in some school and church productions ages ago, but many things stopped this dream. Never mind. I still love all things theatre. My absolute favourite theatre experience: Watching Les Miserables in London (the best musical in my book). Other theatre faves: Phantom of the Opera (also watched in London), Miss Saigon (in Singapore) and Annie (in Brisbane, Australia).
6) Another secret dream: To be on Oprah. I don’t really know why I’d be in her show, but hey, I once wished I could meet the Care Bears, so why not Oprah?
7) I’m girly enough that I like dressing up, like most women. But, you won’t find me obsessing over shoes, handbags, clothes (not much anyway!) - and definitely not jewellery. But, I’m always obsessing about a gadget of some kind.
I am always up for a good massage! With a long-standing problem with my back (and other aches and pains!), I am determined to get regular massages. It’s one of those luxuries that had become an essential part of my health and well-being.
Okay. Apparently, I’m meant to tag 8 other people with this, but I don’t want to make folks feel obligated to respond. However, in the spirit of memes and tags, let me just ask: William, Christina, Junnie, Melissa, Toni, Salamin, Deborah and Elizabeth to share 8 things about them. But, no pressure.
And, if I didn’t tag you by name, please feel free to post this on your blog, if you wish. Just say I sort of tagged you anyway.
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Robin Yap 08.14.07 at 4:34 am
I love it Shai! Thanks so much for continuing the tag game
And got to know more about you in the process ~
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Shai Coggins 08.15.07 at 10:17 am
Thanks, Robin. It was fun!
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Junnie 08.18.07 at 12:24 pm
I forgot to tell you, I made the meme here:
http://pic.blogspot.com/2007/08/little-bit-of-everything.html
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Kristyn 08.20.07 at 5:22 am
Hehehe we’re both gadget freaks, I have my DSLR but I’m waiting for my macbook pro order. There’s a shortage in australia apparently
I might do this on my blog too and tag Kat :p
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AnP 08.20.07 at 2:27 pm
#6 - it would fit you!
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Shai Coggins 08.20.07 at 3:27 pm
Junnie: Yep - found it. And, thanks!
Kristyn: Good to kknow I’m not alone.
Didn’t know there’s a MBPro shortage in Oz. Agh. Don’t know if I could be so patient if I already have the moolah and the desire. 
But, yeah, am happy with my MB Black. Well, sorta. Heh. 
AnP: You really think so? Hmmmmm… Maybe I should start a campaign. Haha.
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Kristyn 08.20.07 at 10:51 pm
No you’re not! hehehe a gadget freak has the urge to upgrade every couple of years (some even months!!!).
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Kari 08.21.07 at 4:36 am
I love Les Mis and Phantom! Another favorite of mine is Cats
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Shai Coggins 08.21.07 at 3:02 pm
Kristyn: And I sort of do. If it’s financially viable. And, if it’s not, I just go gadget-lusting. Hehe.
Kari: Yay! Never seen Cats, though. One day!
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Kharen 08.23.07 at 5:25 am
Gandang Hapon Shai
That’s a pretty good list. Thanks for sharing.
We’re similar in wanting to please people, being a travel bug, loving the theatre (though I am yet to see lots), being girly but not being obsessed about it & lusting over good massages! Awesome!!
Italy is next on your travel list, eh? Great! I’ve just been to Rome last year. Only a short trip, but we rented a place near the Vatican, so we’ve seen the must-sees when we were there. You know — St. Peter’s Basilica, the Sistine Chapel (!), Spanish Steps, Trevi fountain … Oh how I wish I could go back again .. soon …
Good Luck on your Oprah dream. Im sure it will come true someday
Kharen
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Shai Coggins 08.23.07 at 3:12 pm
Hi, Kharen. Yeah it looks like we’ve got a few things in common.
Lucky you - for seeing Rome, even for just a short while. And thanks for wishing me luck on Oprah. Not really counting on it, but it’s fun to imagine now and again. 
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jen 08.23.07 at 6:10 pm
Got a lot of things in common!I too am scared to upset people, but feel uneasy when people tell me what to do. Dislike scary movies and love romantic/comedies (any!) and well-written dramas (eg. Shawshank R) and silly actions flix (National Treasure). Love too see Italy, Spain and France, and it’s good that near each other. I believe i’m girly enough and I notice trends in fashion, but don’t follow short-lived ones…so i stick to classic & chic stuffs. Fun to look good without going over-the-top in spending lots on clothes/hair/make-up, but my weakness is shoes (and a good camera too)! Love, love OPRAH! Hope to myself (and you too) in one of her fun shows! Got to find a babysitter for my 2 boys when i go to that!
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Shai Coggins 08.27.07 at 7:30 am
Jen: Wow. If we ever meet up in person, we’ll probably end up talking up a storm with all these shared interests.
Thanks for sharing them with me too!
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William 09.02.07 at 10:54 pm
I did finally reply but my lightbox plugin killed the link I believe.
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