Wee Bit of Me

11/3/10

{one} do you still use a checkbook?

nope...don't even have a true checking acct....have debit cards, but they are not linked to a brick and mortor bank....

{two} what size shoe do you wear?

i can fit an 8-9...but usually buy a 1/2 to full size larger for comfort depending on the style and fit

{three} scary movies or happy endings?

both?  I like scary movies....but happy endings always make me smile :)

{four} do you prefer spontaneity or stability?

it depends...I am truly a planner type of person (ie schedules, advance notice kind of thing), but I don't necessarily mind surprises (the good kind anyway)

{five} what is the most embarrassing cd that you own?

I don't know that I own any embarassing CDs...there may be some songs in my music library that might be embarassing depending on the who hears them...but they came from my daughter....I've tried to filter them out though....

{six} do you watch reality tv?

not sure what's considered "reality tv" anymore....if it's the elimination type shows....then only So You Think You Can Dance.  But I also watch some shows about real life cooking places (ie The Cake Boss, DC Cupcakes, etc)  and challenge shows on Food Network

{seven} what is your favorite home-made meal?

hmmm....hard to say...most of our meals are home made and they are all good....um...probably Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner.....

{eight} do you have any allergies?

as a child I was allergic to wool...so haven't ever used it; might have outgrown it, but not gonna test that.  also allergic to bees....been awhile since I've been stung...but that isn't typically a type of allergy that goes away with age...

{nine} if you could open your own restaurant/store, what would it be?

I don't know....not sure I'd want to own an actual store....

{ten} would you ever go skydiving (or have you been)?

… i haven’t been, but I would if the opportunity presented itself....I think it would be fun.

10/27/10

{one} have you ever seen a ghost?

this has been a popular question this week....and no I have not seen a ghost....I have felt the presence of spirits however.

{two} when was the last time you dressed up for halloween?

in 2005...we had a Halloween party for my oldest son's bday party...I was a witch.

{three} what’s your favorite candy?

anything chocolate

{four} did you have a favorite costume growing up?

nah....not really

{five} did you carve pumpkins this year?

nope

{six} what’s your favorite scary movie?

....I like scary movies...but I don't know that I have a favorite

{seven} haunted houses or corn mazes?

corn mazes… I don't like knowing that something is going to jump out at me.....

{eight} are you superstitious?

not really....I mean i knock on wood sometimes, but I don't really believe it makes a difference one way or the other

{nine} have you ever owned a black cat?

yes I have...she was a solid black manx with green eyes...her name was Midnight

{ten} what are you plans for this coming halloween?

no real plans...we had planned to go to our church trunk or treat, but ended up not being able to go....so my daughter and her boyfriend took my youngest son trick on treating

Random Dozen (or just 2)

1. What scares you the most

A) Physically--spiders and snakes....need I say more?  actually spiders don't scare me so much as I just don't like them.  Snakes however....totally different story.

B) Emotionally--this has actually already happened....but losing add'l people I love, primarily in death, but also in other ways....this does scare me immensely...and I will do everything in my power to keep it from happening.

Why does it scare you, and how do you cope?

A)  unless they are poisonous, spiders are just creepy crawly; snakes on the other hand are seldom harmless, even if they aren't poisonous...and I have enough to keep track of without having the wherewithal to identify types of snakes....I cope by breathing in and out, as slowly as possible....

B)  one day at a time, one foot in front of the other....I realized earlier this year that I can only change me and then hope it's enough.  So far, so good. 

2. What comes to mind when you read the phrase, "Nothing gold can stay?"

something I learned some time ago in church....all the money, all the possessions, all the "things" we accumulate in this life...stay here.  We take nothing with us into the next life except the knowledge we acquire in this life.

HOO R U

11/2/10

1. What is the most physically painful thing that has ever happened to you?
actual physical pain...c-section delivery...I have a very high pain tolerance, but nothing prepares or compares to feeling like your insides are going to fall right out (and knowing the incision was secured with tape does little to increase confidence!); however, certain emotional pains can invoke physical pains as well...such as heartbreak...emotional cause, but it is a very physical pain. 

2. What would you name your next child or if you don't have any your first child?

there will be no more children--my babymaking days are done!  My children's names are:
Kyrstyna, Christopher, Kraig, Kyle

3. If you could add one feature to your car, what would you choose?

hmmmm....seat warmers or a CD player

4. If you named your house (or car or computer) what would you name it?
none are named....not really into that

5. What is your dream occupation?

as a child I wanted to be a teacher, then a child psychologist...but I got into healthcare, and then discovered Health Information Management...and I LOVE what I do. 

10/26/10

1. How many times a year do you get your hair cut?

not enough....but since I recently found a new hairstylist (haven't had one I liked since we moved here um.....7 years ago)...the frequency will increase. 

2. Where is the worst place to be stuck waiting?

in a line...anywhere.  But especially a line to the restroom....

3. What are your favorite pizza toppings?

pepperoni and extra cheese!

4. What's your favorite thing about where you live?
lots of history, lots of scenery, activities for everyone,

5. What's your favorite fruit? Veggie?
don't really have favorite fruit--I like them all!  as for veggie...prob broccoli and cauliflower

Curious As A Cat

1) Do you believe the death penalty is justified and/or effective? Why or why not?

justified....I don't know...hard call to make.   effective...not so much; if it was truly effective, people wouldn't continue to commit crimes that qualify for the death penalty.

2) Does it sometimes make you paranoid when other people laugh?

not as much as it used to...now I don't care what people think; I know who I am, I know what I can be....

3) How many birthdays and/or anniversaries of friends and family will be happening this month?

4 birthdays just in my immediate family...2 in my extended family...and unknown friends

4) Show and Tell. What comes to mind first when you see this picture? Or, tell a story if it reminds you of one.

makes me think of dusk in the desert.....end of a long hot day...

McLinky Monday

What do you know about your family's history? What's your genealogy?

I know that my family is from Czechoslovakia and Scotland and England(I think).  My dad has traced our line pretty far back.  My husband's family is from Germany.  We went to a family reunion a couple of weeks ago...it was awesome to correct some info we had and add to his genealogy.  We also went to the cemetary where his grandparents, great grandparents, and uncles are buried.  I actually love to do genealogy work...the names, the stories...it's so intriguing.  My husband actually joing ancestry.com...he caught the bug while we were there!

Friend Making Monday

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What are your holiday traditions?

What holidays traditions did you have as a child?

New Year's--staying up to watch the ball drop in New York and drink sparkling cider or grape juice at midnight

Easter--church, egg hunts

July 4th--fireworks

Halloween--usually trunk or treat at church, trick or treating in the neighborhood

Thanksgiving--food, food, food

Christmas--read Christmas story in Luke/John, look at lights Christmas Eve, breakfast then gifts Christmas morning, and food and pies

Did your family do anything specific or special during the holiday season (Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter – any holiday!)?

nothing different than as listed above

What traditions would you like to implement with your own family or your future family?

also as listed in question 1

Monday Minute

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11/1/10

What did you dress up as your first Halloween?

I absolutely do not know....I'm sure I could dig around in my mom's boxes of pictures to find...but it's already 10pm...and I will already be a day or more late getting this posted...

What has been your favorite Halloween costume of all time?

when I dressed up as a twinkie box (ignore how miserable I look...I really felt as uncomfortable  as it looks like I did)  I was pregnant with identical twin boys...they were born 4 days later (15 weeks early; you can read their birth story here.)

Do you believe in ghosts?

ghosts...no.  Spirits...yes.  I believe they co-exist with us; some good, some maybe not so much.  But they are here...to guide us, to help us, to tempt us.

What's your favorite holiday of the year?

don't really have one anymore...used to be Christmas...but not as much now as it used to be

What's your favorite fall dessert?

my mom's pecan pie...YUM...so can't wait for Thanksgiving!

10/25/10

(1) Have you ever been hospitalized? (OK, maybe that one isn't so upbeat)

3 times--for the birth of each of my children; I've had other procedures, but only stayed overnight with my husband when he's been there and for the previously mentioned children

(2) What’s the last bit of good news you received?

after my husband's most recent dilation...the doctor said that might be the last one...WOOHOO!

(3) Who was your favorite teacher?

Mr. Bode (taught high school math 2 of the 4 years I had to take it)

(4) Do you sing in the shower?

not out loud

(5) Describe the happiest day of your life.

there are four equally happy days...

June 15, 1991--the day I married my wonderful husband

December 13, 1990--the birth of my oldest daughter

October 3, 1995--the birth of my oldest son

November 4, 2004--(this day is/was equally happy and sad at the same time)

the birth of my identical twin sons

and one more day that is almost equal to those...

June 4, 2003--the day I picked up my college diploma!!!!

Monday Mayhem

11/1/10

1. What is your favorite orange colored thing on the planet?

leaves I guess...orange is not really at the top of my list of favorite colors, but one of the few things I like about fall is the changing colors of the leaves

2. Ever see an orange person?

only someone who used way too much tanning cream.....not a pretty sight!

3. Name something that you hate that is orange.

candy corns....all I can say is YUK!!

4. What is your favorite sports team that uses the color orange?

University of Texas, of course!  Hook 'em Horns!

5. Name an orange food.

carrots (but I don't like them either)

6. Tell us something funny that entails an orange (like a joke or image).

drawing a blank...sorry.

7. When is the last time you ate an orange?

don't remember....I don't like to peel them, so I don't eat them very much

. What's your opinion about pulp- does it belong in juice or should it be removed?

I don't mind it...to each his own.

9. Name an orange piece of your wardrobe.

I have a couple of shirts

10. Orange you glad we didn't say banana?

um...yes?

10/25/10

For each of the prompts below, simply mention what ticked you off within the past week. If you can't think of anything from the past week that did tick you off, mention what would have ticked you off. Got it?

Have fun!

1. What ticked you off last week while you were on your way somewhere?

traffic tends to do that to me....stupid Memphis drivers....

2. Who in your house really ticked you off and how did they do it?

since most of the people of in my house read my blog (or could if they choose)...I won't be answering this one...don't really remember anything specific anyway; but when I do get ticked off...it is normal "living in the same house" kind of stuff....nothing out of the ordinary...

3. What politician or political event really ticked you off last week?

nothing specific...but I am so glad election day is almost here....I hate political commercials and all the signs....so trashy

4. Tell us what ticked you off on TV last week.

didn't watch too much tv last week....this Tuesday however, will be a different answer...as much as I hate the political commercials, I ABHOR the constant interruption with the poll results and commentary

5. What ticked you off online last week?

not much

6. What celebrity ticked you off last week and how?

celebrities aren't worth the effort of getting angry at....and I don't pay attention to celebrity gossip anyway

7. Tell us something food related that really ticked you off.

simply the cost....I hate buying groceries...I can literally feel my wallet getting smaller as the basket gets fuller!

Meet Me On Monday

11/1/10
Questions:

1. Have you ever been on a cruise?
nope...but it is on my bucket list...

2. What is your favorite way to eat eggs?
over easy with toast (and hash browns and bacon if at a restaurant)

3. What is your favorite reading material?
the scriptures...scrapbooking and crochet magazines....family fun magazines

4. Name all the pets that you have ever had?
if I can remember....we've had pets almost all my life:
Past Pets:  Heidi (dog), parakeets, various fish, Stanley (German Shepherd), Littlebit (Chihuahua), Beauty (Dachshund/Doberman mix), Blackie (Black Lab/Wiemaranger mix), Tip (black lab), Parrot (cat) and 2 litters of her kittens, Midnight (manx cat), CJ(Siamese cat), Dots(Dalmation dog), Max(chow/shepherd mix),
Current Pets:  Zeus(yellow lab), Red and Bruno (Hungarian Viszla brothers), Patches (tortoise shell cat),   Tom and Jerry (brother cats), Miss Kitty (tortoise shell), fish

5. Were you ever a girl/boy scout?
I was, when we lived in Germany



10/25/10
Questions:

1. Do you sleep with a night light on?

no...we do leave our door cracked, but that's for the cats more than for the light (and it's only cracked for the cats because they will claw at the door if it's closed)

2. What do you drink with dinner?

herbal tea, usually Celestial Seasoning Sleepytime, but recently have been drinking green tea with honey (all cold..not hot)

3. Do you play the lottery? If so, how often?

nope...my husband does on occasion, but not much

4. How often do you go to the grocery store?

every 2 weeks for groceries, weekly for milk, etc

5. Would you rather travel back in time 500 years or travel forward 500 years?
hmmm...prob travel back...because at least there is history and I can have some idea of how to live etc...going forward would mean new technologies and I would be totally lost...I don't do well lost. 

 

I Wanna Talk About ME

Random questions today!

1. What’s your middle name?

Michelle

2. Do you read celebrity gossip?

nope

3. Waffles, pancakes or french toast?

french toast, pancakes, waffles...in that order

4. Do you collect anything?

if you ask my husband, I collect pens, notepads, shoes, bags and most any office or scrapbook supply....I used to collect unicorns and dolphins and I still do to some extent (it just tends to be pictures rather than figurines..no room for those anymore); we do keep a collection of figurines for our son...each year at Christmas we buy a new one

5. The first word that comes to mind when describing yourself?

tired

6. Have you ever been skinny dipping?

nope

7. Who's one blog friend that you would want to meet in "real life"?

just one? (other than you.. :) Stephanie from A Daily Scoop

Sunday Stealing

Sunday Stealing: The Presuppose You're Living in New England Meme

1. Have you turned the heat on in your house yet this fall?

no, but it is getting time...the lows for this week will be in the 30s

2. Do you allow your pets on the furniture?

only the cats

3. What were your final words for September?

?? don't know that I had any...maybe something about how quickly the holidays are approaching

4. What are your first words for October?

just 3  months left

5. Do you think you’ve ever seen a ghost?

seen a ghost...no.  felt the presence of a spirit,yes.  Two different occasions....1.  When I was in high school, we rented a house from a former mexican witch doctor (no lie)....there were two houses on the property,but the other house was unoccupied.  One winter, a homeless man started a fire to keep warm, but ended up setting the house on fire...afterwards my then bf and I went inside...it was eerie.  It felt spooky...still creeps me out to think about it. 

2.  My youngest son is a surviving twin.  There were times when he was a baby, he would look up and just start smiling....I believe it was his twin he was smiling with. 

6. What is the one color that represents this time of year?

orange

7. Which of your senses do you think is most sensitive this time of year?

my nose...

8. What is your favorite thing to do at the county fair?

the rides!  I also love funnel cakes!

9. What do you like when you have a cold?

anything cold to sooth my throat

10. Are you willing to spend over $100 for a piece of winter clothing, like boots or a coat?

willing...maybe, if it's well made and will last a long while.

12. What do you have too much of in your kitchen?

oversized souvenir and travel cups that don't get used

13. What gripes do you have about this time of year?

the cold

14. Other than yourself, are you responsible for getting anyone ready in the morning?

um...not getting ready...just help to get my 15yo up and keep him moving; my youngest son generally gets up on his own, but gets ready after I have left for work...my mom gets him ready.

15. When was the last time you cleaned your gutters?

there would probably need to be a first time before there is a last time,huh?

16. So, it’s after Labor Day. Will you still be wearing white?

possibly...I'm not familiar with all the "fashion rules"....I break many of them I am sure without even knowing I have done so

17. What shows are you most looking forward to this Fall?

none in particular...i am always glad when they come back though

18. What three things have you just not gotten around to from the summer, but probably should do before snow flies?

we just did two of those things this weekend...cleaned and straightened the store room (we do it about once a year so we can get to the Christmas decorations) and we finally put up the pool.  The only other thing we need to do is put the bedding in the dog's house outside.

Saturday Six

How many hours per night/day do you sleep?

not enough...between 6 -7

Night owl or morning person?

neither...i'm a middle of the day person...

What do you wear to bed?

usually tshirt and shorts (but lately no tshirt ;-)

Sleep crutches? (Sleep with a radio, fan, t.v. on? Have to have something particular in order to doze?)

just a fan..even in the winter...need the noise; it's too quiet without it

Do you remember your dreams when you wake up?

sometimes...but not always

Any strange stories about sleepwalking/talking or anything of that nature?

i don't sleepwalk; I have talked in my sleep before, but that is rare as well...happens occasionally when I am extremely tired (and no, I'm not sharing  :-)

Saturday 9

1. What are you proud of?

My children

2. What is the best thing you’ve ever won as a prize? How did you win it?

I won tickets to a concert once..it was a radio contest....

3. Tell us about something you've done that in retrospect was a waste of time.

blog?  no, not really.  Um....I put alot of effort into making notes and writing things down, when I should use the technology avaialable to me.  I am getting better, but sometimes...I still write...ALOT. 

4. How old were you when life changed the most for you? How did it change?

I was.....32.  The day we buried our son, November 4, 2004. 

5. Tell us about a place you that you've been that you considered to be very tranquil.

any body of moving water....the ocean, a river..

6. Who is your favorite news anchor/reporter? Why?

don't have favorite...don't really watch the news...my husband does and shares whatever I might need to know

7. If you were to have the opportunity to name a new town or city, what would you call it? Why?

I have no idea...I am not creative on the fly...that would take more time than I have at the moment

8. What is something about which you've always wondered but have not yet found a good answer?

oh, that's a  long list....different things about people mostly...

9. When you can't go to sleep, what is your personal remedy to help yourself drift into Lullabyland?

I read, I write, I play games on the computer that don't require alot of thought (ie free cell, bejeweled, etc)

Six Word Saturday

My children return to school Monday!!!!!

(insert exclamations of joy here)

Friday Fill Ins

1. One of my strongest beliefs is that faith in the Lord will see me through the challenges I face in this life.



2. Some people's egos are huge!



3. The sky is cloudy with a threat of rain and wind and cold, so bundle up!



4. Holding hands and snuggling in the early morning hours is comforting to me.



5. I always thought I'd be (nothing I put here is anything I want to share publicly...sorry).



6. The children were wigging out.... and then I went outside to look at the full moon.


7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to sleeping in in the morning, tomorrow my plans include cleaning out the store room and Sunday, I want to get invitations and newsletter done!

Rock N Roll Friday

 Hits of the 50s.

1. Rock Around The Clock - Bill Haley & His Comets

“Put your glad rags on and join me hon', We'll have some fun when the clock strikes one. We're gonna rock around the clock tonight, We're gonna rock, rock, rock till broad daylight.”

What artist was the last live concert you went to see?

oh geez....it's been ages ago....the last concert I actually *went* to see was Toby Keith at the Ft. Worth Stockyards.  I have seen/heard Blake Shelton live...at the H.O.T. Fair...but even that was years ago.

2. Tutti-Frutti - Little Richard

“Got a girl named Sue. She knows just what to do. She rocks to the East, she rocks to the West, But she’s the girl that I know best!”

If you had to live on the East Coast or the West Coast, which would you chose?

I've lived on the East Coast (granted I was 12 at the time)...too crowded, too congested...but lots of history and I sometimes wish I could go back as an adult to more adequately appreciate it...but live there...um, no.  I would choose the West Coast...warmer climate, the beach, closer to my best friend.

3. Summertime Blues - Eddie Cochran

“I'm gonna take my problem to the United Nations, Well I called my congressman and he said Quote: "I'd like to help you son but you're too young to vote"”

Have you decided who to elect for the Senate in your local elections?

yep

4. Great Balls Of Fire - Jerry Lee Lewis

“I chew my nails and then I twiddle my thumbs, I'm real nervous, but it sure is fun, C´mon baby, you're drivin' my crazy”

When was the last time you chewed your nails and twiddled your thumbs?

I haven't chewed on my nails since I was in grade school.....and I don't know that I have every twiddled my thumbs....

5. Earth Angel – Penguins

“I fell for you and I knew, The vision of your loveliness, I hope and pray

I'll be the vision of your happiness”

Did you fall in love quickly with your significant other?

yes...met in February, married in June...still together 19 years later....  :)

6. Roll Over Beethoven - Chuck Berry

“Hey diddle diddle, I am playin' my fiddle,ain't got nothin' to lose

Roll Over Beethoven and tell Tschaikowsky the news”

What is your favorite classical music selection?

I don't typically listen to classical music...but I do have an Andre Bocelli Christmas CD in my Zune and iTunes collections

7. Blueberry Hill - Fats Domino

“I found my thrill on Blueberry Hill”

Where did you find YOUR thrill?

in the arms of my husband...and that's all ya get... ;)

8. The Great Pretender – Platters

“Oh yes, I'm the great pretender, Pretending I'm doing well, My need is such

I pretend too much, I'm lonely but no one can tell”

Do you pretend that everything is fine when on the phone with your family /friends so not to reveal your true situation if it is not so rosy?

pretend...no.  I may not share details of whatever "is not so rosy", but I don't pretend, ever.  Pretending is the equivalent of lying...and I don't lie.

9. Charlie Brown – Coasters

“Charlie Brown, Charlie Brown

He's a clown, that Charlie Brown”

Who is your favorite PEANUTS character and why?

I don't really have a favorite...but I guess, if I have to choose...it'd be Charlie Brown himself...he's kind of the go to guy....seems to struggle to get things accomplished, but always comes out on top.

10. Poison Ivy – Coasters

“Measles make you bumpy and mumps’ll make you lumpy, And chicken pox’ll make you jump and twitch, A common cold’ll cool you but whooping cough’ll fool you, But poison ivy’s gonna make you itch”

Do you have any allergies? If not, did you get a Flu shot this year?

I was allergic to wool as a child (might still be...no plans to find out) and am allergic to bees (again as a child...so might have outgrown it, but still no plans to find out).

And yes, I have taken the flu shot...it is offered free at the hospital where I work.

11. Love Potion No. 9 – Clovers

“ She bent down and turned around and gave me a wink

She said "I'm gonna make it up right here in the sink"

It smelled like turpentine, it looked like Indian ink

I held my nose, I closed my eyes, I took a drink”

What is the worst thing you ever drank?

liquid medications (cold meds, pain meds)....they are the most vile concoctions I have ever smelled or tasted

12. Get A Job – Silhouettes

“After breakfast, everyday, she throws the want ads right my way, And never fails to say, Get a job Sha na na na, sha na na na na”

Have you ever been unemployed? If so, how did you find a job?

yes, but not long term.  I put in applications....everywhere.

13. Sixteen Candles – Crests

“You're only sixteen (sixteen) But you're my teenage queen (you're my queen)

You're the prettiest, loveliest girl I've ever seen”

How did you celebrate your 16th birthday?

at home, alone....no party, no boyfriend...kinda sad, huh

Fill in the Blank Friday

I am doing the best I can.  Sometimes....ok, most of the time, it doesn't feel like enough.  But it is all I can do.

I wish my life wasn't so hard, that just one part of my life could be easy, that not every thing has to be such a struggle.

I like to meet new people, learn new things, and take pictures of everything.

I can be very stubborn, very determined, and at times very controlling.  But I can also be very loving, very passionate, and very tolerant and accepting of others (probably to a fault).

I hope that 2011 will be much, much better than 2010 has been.

I think I am a stronger person now than at the beginning of the year...maybe a bit paranoid...but stronger.

I was very, very shy growing up.  I still am to some extent, but not as much as I was then.  I still am very self conscious and self critical.

Five ? Friday

1. Who is the better cook, you or your spouse?
depends on what is being cooked...he is totally the master of the grill and he also makes some mean eggs (I love Sat mornings....he makes me breakfast most weekends...yes, he is awesome, and no, he is not available--and I don't share); in the kitchen, we are probably pretty equal...and we like to cook together too.

2. How often do you talk to your mom?

every day...we live in the same house

3. Are you adventurous in the kitchen or stick to the recipe?

I will cook it according to the recipe the first time, then modify after that

4. Is your second toe longer than your big toe?

random question....hang on--have to look:  um, yes, but just barely

5. Do you dress up for Halloween? (Bonus question: What will you be this year?)

not generally, but I have in the past...only twice in the 7 years we have been here...in 2004 as a Twinkie box (I was pregnant with identical twin boys), and the next year as a witch (costume was for effect....being a witch has no season...lol)

Thursday Thunks

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1. Berleen is sending you away again. You can travel anywhere in the world; one destination per day from Friday through Monday. Where do you go and why?

(not in any particular order)

Washington State--to visit my best friend

Salt Lake City--to visit church history sites

Berlin--because when I was there before the wall was still up

Texas--because that is where family is

Washington DC--because when I was there before I was too young to appreciate it, and I would love to take my children

2. Would you keep a secret from the closest person to you if you thought it was in their best interest?

most likely not.  I firmly believe honesty is not only the best policy,it is the only policy.  Secrets are damaging...and the truth always comes out eventually.

3. Tell me one odd/interesting fact about you that you have not revealed in some other crazy meme.

hmmmm....I don't know that I have any odd or interesting facts, and if I do, I am sure I have mentioned them at some point or another.  I have either lived on or visited both coasts of the United States.

4. You can have three wishes (for yourself, so forget all the 'world peace etc' BS) - what are they?

1. Financial security

2.  Eternal marriage

3.  this one is private

5. If you could change anything about your living situation, would you?

maybe....either more room or an add'l house

6. Who is your favorite character from a comic strip? Please post one strip for us to laugh at.

don't read comics

7. Now we have found you dead. What five people do you want to MEET in Heaven?

Kyle--my son; my grandfather (he died when I was 4); my husband's grandparents on his dad's side and his grandfather on his mom's side.

8. So since you are dead, what will the title of your life story be?

the title of my blog...Men Are That They Might Have Joy

9. Word association time! What's the first thing that comes to mind when you see the word pleasure?

happy

10. Kimber is by the Arizona ocean. She finds a message in a bottle. What does it say?

the Arizona ocean....really?   

11. Would you like to guest host Thunks one week? Answer “yes” here and email us here! If the answer is “no” who do you think would be a great guest host?

 I barely have time to participate each week...so I will have to pass for now...

What's My Question

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Dunkin Donuts

or

Krispy Kreme

Krispy Kreme, hands down!!!  They remind me the most of Jack and Jill Donuts (none left that I know of) or Shipley's...the closest Shipley's is an hour away.  There is no Krispy Kreme store that I know of...but they are sold in local grocery stores.

Whatcha Say Wednesday

1. Who was the last person to make you laugh...like really really almost pee your pants laugh?

my husband....always
the time that comes to mind wasn't even intentional.....we were in the pool this summer throwing splash balls at each other....he turned to deflect one I threw at him...and fell right out of the pool.  I did refrain from laughing long enough to make sure he was ok...but boy did I laugh after that.  Still makes me chuckle to think about it.

2. What website or web page do you frequent the most?

recently...apple.com, but that is short term....usually--blogger, facebook, aol, and work websites

3. If you had to...skydiving, or bungee jumping?

skydiving

Bonus!

Do you untie your shoes when you take them off?

i seldom even wear shoes that tie...but if I do, I try NOT to have to untie them

The Queen's Meme

3. Where were you 3 hours ago?

at work....I have a monthly staff meeting....and staff on two shifts...

3. Is there anything pink within 3 feet of you?

yep...my earphones

3. Name the 3 scariest places in the world.

any room with my cat Patches, downtown Memphis, Mexico

3. Name the 3 loveliest sights you've seen lately.

1.  my son (asleep...always a beautiful sight...lol)

2.  pictures of hotels online as my husband plans our 20th wedding anniversary trip

3.  scenery driving up to IL for a family reunion

3. Name the top 3 Bands in the year you were born.

I don't know...and quite frankly am too lazy to look it up....throw me in the dungeon..it'll be a welcome break...

3. Walk to your front door. Go outside and get in your car. Drive 3 miles East. Describe 3 things you saw on your way.

houses on  both sides...dead end to another street

3. I, Queen Mimi, have sentenced you to a 3-day diet of your most sinful cravings.

What will you be partaking?

chocolate, munchos,

3. Go back to question #3. Change the first word to "travel" and let me know if you survived.

I'll hold a room for you in the dungeon in the meantime.

really?   cute, mimi, cute

3. If you are the 3rd person to do this meme and sign the Mr. Linky as #3 you win a prize! The prize is you don't have to do this meme. Oops. **Don't you know you should always read all the instructions/questions FIRST??**

HOO Are You????

1.What was your favorite meal growing up?

pot roast and potatoes with pan gravy

2. What's your favorite month?

don't know that I really have one....June I suppose, because that is when my anniversary is (it's also my birthday month)

3. What store is most represented in your wardrobe?

walmart and lane bryant

4. How many times do you go to the movie theater each month/year?

very little...in fact we have only been to the movies 3 times in the last 3 years (for each of the Twilight movies)...we either go to the drive in or wait for video

5. Fill in the blank- I've never been able to understand why people jeopardize the life they know by making stupid, avoidable mistakes.

Monday Mayhem

(these questions seem vaguely familiar, like I've answered them before, but the date is current...so maybe it's just de'ja vu?)

1.Are you living the dream??

let'st just say...I'm still working on making the dream happen

2.Is this what you imagined your life would be like?

in some ways, yes.  in other ways, no.

3.I'm coming for dinner, what will you make for me??

probably pork roast on the grill (my hubby's specialty), corn on the cob (also on the grill), marinated mushrooms (you guessed it...on the grill), mashed potatoes, and banana bread

4.What's your favorite cuss word?

I don't cuss except when angry...usually the worst I say is Hxll, daxn, and sometimes call someone an axx or bixch

 

5.Tell me one thing you would change about anyone's blog and why?

that has been accomplished...it doesn't exist anymore (but I don't take credit for that...just glad it happened). 

6.What is your biggest blogging pet peeve?

no longer an issue....see answer to number 5

7.What's your favorite tv show this season? I need a new show! :)

Chase is pretty good--the new Hawaii 5 O is good too--

 

8.What's your favorite 'down' time {nothing computer related}?

reading, scrapbooking, journaling, writing poems