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Cat.'s lame comeback line: "You're so badger-like. Are you the spawn of Saddam Hussein or something"

'What is your lame comeback line?' at QuizGalaxy.com

"Badger-like"?? zOMG--hysteria!

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Thoth Enthusiastic, enterprising, courageous, likes to take risks. Colors: male: rose, female: white Compatible Signs: Bastet, Isis Dates: Apr 1 -Apr 19, Nov 8 - Nov 17 Role: God of wisdom, scribes, and writing Appearance: An ibis-headed man, or a baboon. Often seen with the moon on his head in either of these forms. Sacred animals: ibis, baboon What is Your Egyptian Zodiac Sign? Designed by CyberWarlock of Warlock's Quizzles and Quandaries

Er, I don't really like white...but Thoth is a close approximation of...well, something, I guess. I don't recall ever having the moon on my head, but the baboon business is pretty accurate, I suppose. :D

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What Greek Goddess are you?

You are Athena! Born from the head of Zeus himself, this goddess is the most respected and capable of all the goddesses. Like this goddess of defensive warfare, crafts and wisdom, you are courageous as a warrior, cunning as a fox, and wise beyond your years. You do not try to be a leader, but you are one merely because you have the raw material that renders admiration and followers. Though you may not know it...you have the world at your feet. But since you are wise, you will not allow this newfound knowledge to go to your head.

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Oh so very awesome! But what exactly is one doing if one wears a "tierra"?? Anyway, I'm not sure if this is accurate, but I sure like it as a result!

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What one word best describes you?

You Are Benevolent Generous, Kind, Compassionate, Caring - You live by the rule "to give is better than to receive". If a friend needed help, you'd be willing to jump in and do whatever you can.

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Feh...tired of this....

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Your Kissing Grade: B

You are a good kisser, and your kisses definitely leave a mark. As you know, there's always room for a little improvement when it comes to kissing. Try to figure out what your kissing partner really likes, and customize your kissing style just for them!

OK then. I'll leave the commentary for someone else.

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Why do you build me up?

1. Who never returns your phone calls?

...heh, I'm afraid I'm more likely to be the non-returner than to have this happened to me... I can't think of anyone I spend a lot of time waiting to call. I don't play that game.

2. What was your favorite childhood toy?

My brother's Matchbox cars, my jumprope, and my jacks set.

3. Who is the last person you greeted at your door?

The ONLY people who come to my front door are sales people and kids asking for Sparky. I think the most recent was next-door L. looking for him last Monday.

4. Who do you need?

As in "I can't live without you/I can't breathe without you..."? No one. But I'd find it a very dark life if Sparky and Beast weren't in it.

5. Do you break hearts or do you have your heart broken?

I don't honestly know. My heart breaks daily, a little, every time I hear bad news, but I'm not sure if I give as good as I get.

Labels: Childhood, Emotions, Friday memes, Kids, Kissing, Love

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Appetizer
Who is the easiest person for you to talk to?

Myself.

Soup
If you could live in any ancient city during the height of the quality of its society and culture, which one would you choose?

If I could also be a wealthy man, I'd choose Rome. They had plumbing.

Salad
What is the most exciting event you’ve ever witnessed?

We stood on the shore of Lake Michigan several years ago and watched a full solar eclipse. That was pretty amazing. Otherwise, I guess I'd have to say the birth of my son, though I was pretty mental when the actual event occurred!

Main Course
If you were a celebrity, what would you do for a publicity stunt?

Absobloodyfuckinglutely NOTHING. That in and of itself would be so unusual as to be a stunt, but that's not why I'd do it.

Dessert
What do you consider the ideal age to have a first child?

Somewhere between 25 and 33 seems reasonable. It depends a LOT on one's relative maturity and ability to provide for a child, much more than on one's chronological age.

Labels: Friday memes, History, Kids, Nature, Popular Culture

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Food
mmm, my favorite subject....

1. What is your ideal breakfast?

If calories and/or health is no issue, kijafa cherry crepes with lots of real whipped cream.

2. If you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be?

Bagel with cream cheese, with apple slices on the side, and a vitamin.

3. What is your guilty pleasure snack food?

Cheetos. Though honestly, of late ANY snacks are laden with guilt.

4. What is your least favorite food?

Liver.

5. What is for dinner tonight?

Dunno. Spaghetti & meatballs? Or maybe we'll go out.... Unless you're offering to cook??

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1. The last time someone flirted with me I probably didn't even notice it! I am terribly under-educated in this area.

2. I am SO glad I don't have to work today.

3. Where in the world is my sanity?

4. Long weekends are wonderful, especially when "company's comin'" for part of the time.

5. Coming up next: H I G H SCHOOL.

6. I adore Launchcast.

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to an early bath, tomorrow my plans include going in to work early so I can leave early (w00t!) and Sunday, I want to make pancakes. Or maybe waffles. Or ... hey! Both.

Labels: FitB, Friday memes, Miscellany

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Fifteen Reasons I Love My Husband
(I know: icky-sweet. Skip if you don't want to know)

1. He's smart.
2. He loves me.
3. He tolerates my idiosyncracies with good grace.
4. He likes to travel as much as I do.
5. We agree on most of the Big Issues
6. He never fails to be supportive of me.
7. He works hard.
8. He likes to work with wood; he's refinishing two pieces of old furniture at this point. (yes....I married my father...gotta problem wi' dat?)
9. He is patient when I lose it.
10. His presence makes me feel safe.
11. He never backs down from a challenge.
12. He is friendly with people where I tend to hang back more.
13. We can sit in the living room and read for hours in the evening, and we both enjoy it.
14. He's as much a homebody--when he's not on the road--as I am.
15. He's a teddy bear.

Well, that was easy. :D

Labels: Family, Friday memes, Love

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Cost

1. What’s something you suspect you regularly overpay for?

I don't suspect, I know I pay too much for bottled pop at gas stations!

2. What’s something you suspect you regularly underpay for?

I never pay my library fines, and there are a lot of 'em. I could probably buy a week's worth of groceries on the annual unpaid fines I accrue!!

3. What’s taking up more of your time than it should?

Right now it's a toss-up between blogging and worrying.

4. What’s causing you stress only because you let it?

Life.

5. If all your karma were based on your positive and negative attitudes, would it be in good shape, in bad shape, or perfectly in balance?

If you look at my outlook over the whole of my life, I'd say I'm in pretty good shape. I probably am less of a Pollyanna than I used to be, but I'm so NOT anymore that I'm in danger of heading toward negativity in a big way!

Labels: Friday memes, Money, Stress, Time

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Q1 - Underwear: Pull up your pants or else! That's the sentiment behind efforts in cities across the U.S. to ban droopy trousers that reveal men's boxer shorts, and baggy sweats that reveal a women's thong. In just the last seven days alone, city councils in Shreveport and Alexandria, Louisiana, and Atlanta, Georgia, have taken up measures in favor of banning fanny-flaunting pants. Do you think it's okay for cities and towns to legislate apparel?

Not unless there's a public safety problem (i.e. gang colors). Frankly, I think we should just post photos of the worst offenders so they can see how ridiculous they look, and then make sure they see those pictures in about 10 years, and promise to show their children the photos. Seems to me the "thong thing" is pretty much over, at least around here. Boys being (generally) slower on the uptake with fashion trends...that will take awhile to stop.

Q2 - Compensation: Richard Jewell--the contract security guard who was falsely accused of planting a bomb at the 1996 Summer Olympics, and who despite never being charged with any crime underwent what was considered by many to be a "trial by media" that took a great toll on his personal and professional life--died earlier this week of what appear to be natural causes. Nearly 10 years after his ordeal, in April of 2005, Jewell was completely exonerated when Eric Rudolph pleaded guilty to carrying out the bombing attack at Centennial Olympic Park, as well as three other attacks across the southeast portion of the United States. Considering Jewell's situation, do you feel people who have falsely been accused of major crimes should be entitled to compensatory reparations, or is having to deal with such situations simply the cost we must pay in order to live in a society that affords us with so many freedoms?

Who is going to pay the damages? I absolutely feel the falsely accused should be compensated by the papparazzi and other media folk, but I'm not sure how that would work. It just pisses me off that everyone assumes that if it's in the paper--or, really, if it's on TV--it's true. The follow-up is missing in a lot of stories: it breaks, there's LOTS of coverage, and then....nothing. The original person is released and no one says a thing to him/her.

Q3 - Make Room: What particular item of food, regardless of how stuffed you may be, can you always find room for?

If I'm really that full, I stop eating. Nothing sounds good.

Q4 - I Insist: Growing up, I had a neighbor who was rumored to wear a brand new dress shirt each and every time he went to work. Never would he wear the same dress shirt twice. What is one thing that you are absolutely particular about?

I think this guy sounds like a lazy bum who never did laundry! But as for my particularities (or peculiarities, to be honest)...time has gradually rinsed them right out of my life. There are a lot of "nevers" and/or "onlies": I never wear high, spiky heels (anymore), I never take pills without something to drink, I only wear mostly-cotton underwear, I never wear socks with sandals.... OK, there, that last one, that's a promise you can take to the grave for me. Never. Ever. Socks + sandals are the devil's handiwork. Feh.

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Speed Trap

1. Have you ever been pulled over? How many times?

Three times.

2. What are you most likely to be pulled over for? (Speeding? Reckless driving? Expired tags/inspection? Bad signal/headlight?)

I got pulled over twice for blowing stop signs. The first time I really did shoot through the intersection, the other time (15 years later) I swear I stopped. And I got stopped for speeding last fall.

3. You're driving along on your merry way when you see a police car. What is your first thought?

I check the speedometer, and my foot probably comes of the accelerator without conscious thought. Otherwise, I don't worry because I almost never speed. Much.

4. When you see a cop car, do you hit your brakes or keep your foot on the gas?

I slow down, not just out of guilt, though I'm sure that's more than 75% of the reason. I also figure there's a chance the cop may need to be somewhere rather suddenly, so I should pay attention.

5. What's your personal speed limit? How do you determine what it is for any given road?

On clear days, I consistenly set my speed 4-5 MPH higher than the posted speed. I have been vindicated by those occasional meters they set up telling you how fast you're going: my speedometer reads about 3 MPH faster than I'm actually going! If there's a lot of traffic, I generally try to stay with the flow, not the fastest but not the slowest either. Around here, if you don't do that, you might as well ride the bus!

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You're a Secret Agent!

You're a smart, shrewd loner. Chances are although you prefer solitude; you're a deeply caring person full of energy and ideas. On a personal level, you're sensitive. You may worry too much about how you compare to others, and your mood suffers under such intense personal scrutiny.

You like to eat lunch at your desk. You also have a critical eye that assures your final product is always top rate.

The Ultimate Personality Test

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Found at Liz's site; you can take ProjectCareer's test and find out for yourself what you should be doing.

My answers are:

Construction & Maintenance 100

Administrative/Clerical 67

Creative/Performing Arts 60

Mechanical/Electrical 50

Education 50

Communications 43

Manufacturing 40

Entrepreneurs 40

Business & Management 40

Agriculture/Forestry 40

Security/Criminal Justice 33

Natural Sciences 25

Visual Arts 20

Social Sciences/Services 17

Healthcare 14

Finance/Accounting 0

Sales & Marketing 0

Technology 0

Government/Policy 0

I blame my results on my father...or at least the top-most result. He'd be appalled at the scores I got in sciences and math! I just find it really interesting that I did so poorly in Technology...since that's sorta my JOB! Which I'm good at.

Be careful how often you answer "neither" I guess.

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Questions (from Kwizgiver)

1. How many hours of sleep did you get last night? I probably slept more than I think I did, but it felt like two hours, max.

2. Are you content with your life? Overall, yes.

3. Who do you trust the most? Beast.

4. Would you change anything about your life right now? I'd like my eyes to be healthy, and I'd really, really love Sparky not to be a teenager!

5. Are you in a relationship, with who? I have lots of relationships, but I live with my husband and son.

6. Who was your last relationship with? Stealing Allison's answer: "uh... define relationship... ;-) "

7. Are you a virgin? OK, no!

8. How many times have you done illegal drugs? Never, intentionally.

9. What are/were your grades like in school? Primarily As. I don't think I ever got below a B.

10. Next time you're going to get drunk? Never, not intentionally. However, because I drink so little, it takes next to nothing to make me goofy.

11. Would you hook up with any of your exes again? If Beast is still around, that's not likely. If he weren't...maybe.

12. Do you think you are intelligent? I know exactly how smart I am, numerically, but I also know how dumb I am about some things.

14. Time you woke up today? About 5 minutes before my alarm went off: 5:45

15. Is your hair dyed? Do you want to dye it? My hair is currently reddish-brown with ash highlights over brownish-gray. It will stay reddish-brown/ash until my hair is primarily gray.

16. Are/were any of your friends pregnant? "Were"? LOTS of my friends have been pregnant in the past 25 years! No one is right at this moment that I'm aware of.

17. Worst habit? Nail-biting. Which goes along nicely with impatience.

18. Current annoyance? Sparky. Actually, it's the hormones inside of him.

19. What are you most procrastinating? Calling L. back about youth group.

20. Are you easily irritated? Frequently, yes. Sometimes, I'm not.

21. Has anyone ever wanted to fight you? Yes.

22. How many people have you kissed this summer? I was at a family wedding last month: MANY MANY kisses were exchanged.

23.Current job? Public library cataloger.

24. Do you have any bugbites? Nope.

25. Do you tell your parents everything? I figure my dad probably already knows everything, and I haven't told my mom everything for three decades!

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Your Life Path Number is 6

Your purpose in life is to help others You are very compassionate, and you offer comfort to those around you. It pains you to see other people hurting, and you do all in your power to help them. You take on responsibility, and don't mind personal sacrifice. You are the ultimate giver. In love, you offer warmth and protection to your partner. You often give too much of yourself, and you rarely put your own needs first. Emotions tend to rule your decisions too much, especially when it comes to love. And while taking care of people is great, make sure to give them room to grow on their own.

Can I say how much I hate this answer? Unfortunately, it's pretty accurate.

Labels: Blogthings, Numbers, Personality

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More Likely to...

1. Surprise someone or be surprised? Explain:

I'd rather surprise someone for a party or something along those lines (gifts, etc.). However, I find myself being surprised by life on a regular basis.

2. Cheat or be cheated on? Explain:

Well, neither, really. I can't answer this.

3. Cook or be cooked for? Explain:

Be cooked for. The definitiveness (?) of that answer more than makes up for the lack of an answer for #2.

4. Cry or cause someone to cry? Explain:

Cry. The guilt of the other choice makes me nuts.

5. Flirt or be flirted with? Explain:

I'm good, either way. ;-)

Labels: Miscellany, Tuesday memes

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10 Things You Like About Your Job

1. I get to see the new stuff (almost) first.
2. Every day is different. Oh boy is it!
3. I can plan my own time (usually) and do what I want to do first. And last.
4. To a certain extent, I can even plan my own hours.
5. I like finding answers to questions when I'm at the reference desk.
6. We have a really fast connection to the net, and it doesn't crash very often.
7. I get along fine with most of the people most of the time (it only sounds like I don't because I rarely mention the times we're getting along!).
8. I see lots of community members at work.
9. It's close to Sparky's school this year, so I don't have to go pick him up as often (he can walk over).
10. I get to be head of the department without having to do the nasty part of dept. head stuff (personnel).

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What color is your soul painted? Pink Your soul is painted the color pink, which embodies the characteristics of love, friendship, compassion, femininity, relaxation, ability to overcome evil, honor, morality, general success, gratitude, appreciation, admiration, sympathy, health, and marriage. Pink falls under the element of Air, and is symbolic of gentle emotions and of emotional unions. Click Here to Take This Quiz

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Unfortunately, I agree with almost everything in this result. However, pink is not my favorite color! I'll just stick to having pink cheeks, ok?

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Came across this here.


Your Type is: 2

1- HEN – Mother hens are notoriously great moms. They’re very nature is to protect their baby chicks. They are loving, proud, and very involved in shaping their children’s lives and governing over daily activities.

2- BADGER – Badgers moms are especially strong mothers; they are keepers of the family schedule and expert disciplinarians. Very good at juggling the complexities of family life, badger moms strive to keep their children on a straight and narrow path.

3- DOLPHIN – Dolphin moms have a free and easy nature; they are very laid back mommas. With a passion for teaching their children everything they can about the world around them. Dolphin mothers long to be not just good moms for their kids, but good friends and confidants as well.

4- ELEPHANT - Elephant moms are very independent and gifted when it comes to remembering all their family’s activities and events. They have a great knack for organization and are able to manage careers, keep their homes clean, get their kids to school on time, and look great through it all.

5- HIPPO - Hippo mothers put everything they have into rearing their children. They are very protective of their little ones’ safety and are willing to sacrifice much of themselves in order to provide what they feel is best for their children. They are patient and affectionate, careful, and loving mothers.

Well, I'm definitely NOT a 3, 4, or 5! And I think it's safe to say that I've been known to be a bit of a badger..... ;-)

Labels: Family, Quizzes

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What kinds of scenes in movies make you cry?

Oh, just the usual: sad stuff, happy stuff, kids (just about anything about kids).... I'm a HUGE sap!

If you met your clone-- someone with your exact personality traits, likes and dislikes, etc. -- would you want to be friends with him/her? Why or why not?

Probably not. ;-) I have too many relatives with similar characteristics that annoy me, and I'm feeling especially out-of-sorts tonight, so that's coloring my response.

What is your biggest challenge in life right now?

This is to easy for the parent of a teen to answer! heh. Overall, however, I'll just say "anger management."

Labels: Emotions, Friends, Life, Monday memes, Personality

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Weather

1. Where you live, what kind of weather (or weather-related tragedy) do you fear the most?

For me, realistically, it's tornadoes. They really scare me a lot.
We get some nasty snowstorms too, but they don't scare me. Other people on the road during snowstorms do, but the storm itself doesn't. I'm careful to keep what I need in the car for emergencies.

2. What kind of weather do you MOST enjoy?

Hot, dry, sunny weather. No humidity.

3. What kind of weather do you LEAST like to drive in?

As noted above, I'm not a fan of snow, but not because of my driving. It takes a lot of concentration, though. I also don't enjoy driving in really buggy weather, like around sunset in spring in the midwest. It feels like a hailstorm!

4. What is the scariest weather-related experience you've had in your lifetime?

Probably the microburst over our neighborhood three years ago. Really freaky, and very scary.

5. Share a "weather picture" with us!Last month on the way home from vacation, this was the weather as we drove through the mountains of Pennsylvania. Loads o' fun! We were actually in the clouds.

Labels: Monday memes, Weather

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Random Joy

1.When I dance I look like a drugged marionette.

2. Who's your favourite famous alien? Presuming this means outer-space alien, I'm going with E.T.

3.If you're a fan of neo-Nazis don't talk to me.

4. When is the last time someone yelled at you and why? Last Tuesday Sparky and I got into a very loud argument about ... me telling him what to do. among other things.

5. What is your favourite Justin Timberlake song? I have never enjoyed much of anything he's done, from his 'NSYNC days till now. I don't dislike him, I just find him (beware: irony) overproduced. (Ironic because normally that doesn't bother me.)

Labels: Emotions, Favorites, Monday memes, Popular Culture

Thieved from Allison

L A S T
1. Friend you saw: I suppose Beast doesn't count since I live with him. Before that...uh...do work friends count? Cuz otherwise it's Jen last Sunday.
2. Talked to on the phone: This afternoon in the car. I was not driving. ;-)
3. Text: Beast, probably a couple of months ago.
4. IMed: Beast, Friday afternoon.

T O D A Y
1. Wearing: Khaki jean clamdiggers, and a spring-green knit top, with crystal drop earrings (and underwear, rings, and glasses, of course).
2. Better than yesterday? My eyes don't hurt; yes.

T O M O R R O W
1. Is: Monday.
2. Got any plans? Doctor in the a.m., drive to Giant City to the East for a museum visit in the afternoon.

F A V O R I T E
1. Number: 16 (and no, I don't know why--it's NOT because of the age!)
2. Color: Blue.
3. Season: Fall.

C U R R E N T L Y
1. Missing someone: Not till you asked....
2. Mood: Tired, a little cranky.
3. Wanting to: Not be cranky.

Q U E S T I O N S / A N S W E R S
Q: First thing you did this morning:
A: Woke up and got out an Allegra.

Q: Last thing you ate and drank:
A: Diet DP and mini rice cakes; I'm just about ready to go toast a bagel.

Q: Do you have anything bothering you?
A: Just my eyes.

Q: What's annoying you right now?
A: Is this different from the previous question? I'm just annoyed (i.e. cranky) in a general sense today.

Q: Do you support long distance relationships?
A: Do I support them? Well, I'm not against them. In fact, most of my family relationships are by necessity long-distance.

Q: Is there a person who is on your mind right now?
A: No one is captivating all of my attention right now.

Q: Do you think that that person is thinking of you too?
A: ...er...?

Q: Where is the last place you went?
A: Alan & Katherine's house, and then on the way home Lowe's and Best Buy.

Q: Do you look like your mom or dad?
A: My sister always said I looked just like my father's mother. I definitely don't look anything like my mom!

Q: Do you smile often?
A: I think I do, but I'm getting lines in my face that belie that....

Q: Choose one to have (love, beauty, creativity).
A: Love.

Q: Do you wish upon stars?
A: If I have something pressing to wish for.

Q: Are you a friendly person?
A: Generally, yes.

Q: Where did you sleep in last night?
A: At home. In my bed. Where I usually sleep....

Q: What color shirt are you wearing?:
A: Green. Didn't I mention that before?

Q: What were you doing at 9 last night?
A: I was online, but I can't remember what I was doing. The Bristol race was on the TV.

Q: When is the last time you saw your dad?
A: Alive: October 1994.

Q: When was the last time you cried?
A: Yesterday at the end of the book I was reading.

Q: Do you get angry easily?
A: I'm getting angry at Sparky right now. Yes. I do. sigh

Q: What were you thinking about before you went to sleep?
A: I'm usually pretty close to comatose when I turn off the light, so I have no idea. Something to do with Sudoku, probably.

Q: What song are you listening to right now?
A: The TV is on (even tho' the person who turned it on has left the room...grrr...) tuned to PBR Mexico.

Q: Rate life as of right now 1-10.
A: 8

S A D S E C T I O N

01. Have you ever really cried your heart out? Well, not literally! But figuratively, yes. And quite regularly, too.

02. Have you ever cried yourself to sleep? Not too often. I usually only manage to cry until I feel stupid and have a headache.

03. Have you ever cried on a friend's shoulder? Oh, dear; all my friends have soggy shoulders!

04. Do you cry when you get an injury? Eventually. Ironically, the worse the injury, the less crying I do.

H A P P Y S E C T I O N

01. Are you a happy person? Depends. Overall, I do feel as if it's getting harder and harder to achieve unadulterated happiness.

02. What can always make you happy? Babies, giggles from anyone, good music, flashes of brilliance (defined in many ways), and people doing stuff that makes them happy. And cows.

03. Do you wish you were happier? Yes.

04. Is being happy overated ? Not for me.

05. Can music make you happy? See above...yes.

L O V E S E C T I O N

Anyone besides your family ever said they loved you? Yes.

Have you ever told someone you loved them? Of course.

Did you mean it? ...I wouldn't say it if I didn't mean it!

H A T E S E C T I O N

01. Who do you actually hate? I don't think there's anyone I hate. A large number of people are really freakin' annoying, though.

02. Have you ever made a list? A list of people I hate? Wow, uh, no.

03. Are you a mean bully? No, I'm a nice bully. Actually, I shouldn't joke; I've known people who were bullyish with their niceness. In seriousness, I can be very pushy with Certain People (primarily offspring). Ahem.

04. Do you like George Bush? I'm sure that he's a lovely person to have as a friend. As a politician, however, he bites. And sucks. And blows. Which is pretty amazingly difficult.

MOVING ON

1. When was the last time you shaved your legs? Friday night.

2. What were you doing this morning at 8? Sleeping, and having some very odd dreams.

3. What were you doing 15 minutes ago? This meme. And, uh, reading my RSS feeds.

4. What are you wearing right now? See above. I don't change clothes THAT often.

5. Are you mad at anyone right now? Not mad. Annoyed.

6. The last two people to say they loved you: Beast and Sparky.

7. Kissed someone in the last 24 hrs? Yep.

8. Are you happy with your living arrangements? Yes.

9. Last thing received in the mail? Another offer for another "fabulous" deal from Comcast. Which went directly into the recycling bin with the rest of 'em.

10. Have you ever been searched by the cops? Nope. I could avoid that for the rest of my life, too, and die pretty happy!

11. Are you a GoofyAuctions.com type of person? Never heard of it, but upon cursory examination I don't have time for it.

12. How many different drinks have you had today? 3 DPs and a large cranberry juice. And water.

13. What have you eaten today? Less than usual. Yay.

14. Are you any good at math? I have moments of intelligence, and some really stupid moments, too.

15. What did you do Friday night? Put in my newly-prescribed eyedrops and finally felt less like ripping my eyes out of my head.

16. Do you draw your name in the sand when you go to the beach? Nope. And I'm racking my brain to remember the last time I was at a beach doing ANYthing.

17. Are you taken for granted? Hello? I'm the mother of a teenager. Hell, I'm a mom in almost any capacity! Otherwise, I don't really know. Probably. Yes.

18. Have you ever been awake for 48 hours straight? Yes.

19. Do you like the ocean? ...eh, whatever...it's nice, I guess.

20. Did you stay friends with your ex? The first ex I've seen in about fifteen years was at our college reunion, and I'm not sure how much of an "ex" he was, but it was very interesting watching him figure out who I was when I introduced myself. I almost laughed. Apparently, he had fun, too. ;-)

21. What are you excited about? Sadly, right this minute I'm only excited about sleeping. I'm kinda looking forward to the museum tomorrow but it's a muted excitement.

22. What did you do two nights ago? Would that be Friday night? I believe I answered that already....

23. Are any of your great-grandparents still alive? Only in photos and heaven.

24. Where do you keep your money? Well, it's NOT in my mattress! Most of it's safely (I hope) in the bank.

25. Do you remember the best night of your life? Just one? How could you forget something that you remember this way??

26. Would you rather sleep with someone else, or alone? As long as the other person doesn't kick me all night (ahem, Sparky), I don't really care. I do sleep a little better alone.

27. How many piercings do you have? One in each earlobe.

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Confirmation, at last!

Labels: Intelligence, Quizzes

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Situation #1
You are out rock climbing with friends and halfway to the top you notice a pack of wolves. So you all decide to go back down and make a run for the truck. On the way down you notice a grizzly bear--it is huge....What do you do? { No cell phones}

OK, first of all, the wolves will leave people alone unless they are sick/starving, or if one of us is dead. So I wouldn't run back to the truck in the first place. Even if these wolves are habituated to humans, I wouldn't suggest running. Think of dogs: if you run, they run. Wave your arms, and back away while making lots of noise (throwing things can be helpful, if absolutely necessary).

Secondly, the bear thing? After I peed my pants? Bears really scare me. Seriously, though, how far away is the bear? I know from several points of reference that the best way to avoid a bear attack is to make lots of noise and not 'sneak up' on it. A key point is not running, or making any other quick movements. Back away slowly (this is so rote for me that it's now a joke: "Bill, just back away from me slowly...."). Also, don't climb a tree; some bears can climb, and they also quite tall, so you'd have to climb a LONG way up to get out of their reach. Waving your arms above your head and talking is also a good idea. If the bear does attack you, the best thing to do is to play dead, and stay 'dead' for as long as possible after the attack is over in case he stays to make sure.

In any event, wild animals avoid humans for the most part. They aren't stupid; they generally pick fights they know they can win.

Situation #2 You and your husband/wife or significant other are out locally shopping. A car goes by, that happens to be having something hanging on the bottom of it. You want to go tell them, but you hear from your partner "They know about it, leave them alone." Do you go tell them anyway or just shrug it off as "ya, you're probably right." What do you do?

I'm pretty much a "let it go" person on these things. I'm not going to chase someone down, and if it seems dangerous, I'll just call the police with the license number. However, if we are in the same parking lot, walking, I will probably mention it.

Situation #3
You are out walking/jogging or riding your bike. And you come across a bag with a very large sum of money in it, $50,000. No one is around. What do you do? Now that you have done what you decided to, a month later in the paper is a article about this handicapped person that was robbed of $50,000. Are you happy with the dession you made earlier?

I absolutely would call the police from the get-go. I want nothing to do with 'found money' of this sort. Call me stupid, but having to explain this on my taxes makes it just too complicated to be worth it.

Labels: Animals, People, Popular Culture, Sunday memes, Transportation

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1. Uneven :: Bumpy
2. Wonder :: ...Woman!
3. Spider :: ...Man (I sense a theme)
4. Emma :: ...Thompson
5. Swing :: ...Vote
6. Orbit:: Circle
7. Flirt :: Coquette
8. Donation :: Gift
9. Veil :: Nun
10. Atmosphere :: Air

Labels: Sunday memes, Words

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1. Considering all possible factors about a person that make us different, like age, appearance, religion, race, origin, sexual preference, etc., with 10 being the most prejudiced and 1 being the least, how do you think you would rate yourself?

I'm probably a 4 working toward a 2.

2. You’re having a problem with a product or service and you call customer service. You are finally connected with someone who has a thick accent that sounds difficult to understand. What is the first thing that goes through your mind?

"I need to get my hearing checked. It sucks getting older with my genes!"

3. A co-worker you like tells you that his or her church is holding an "open house" and is encouraging people of other faiths to visit. You and your co-worker are of different faiths. How likely would you be to attend?

I'd go, but if it's a church then it would be much of stretch for me, will it? Going to a mosque would be awesome (not that there is one anywhere in the area), as would attending temple or a session of chanting with the Buddhists.

4. Take the quiz: Are you prejudiced?

When I took this a couple of weeks ago, it said I wasn't prejudiced.

5. You lose a big promotion to someone who you considered to be less qualified than you are, despite the fact that you are only going by instinct in making that determination. If your boss later pulls you aside and explains that because of a growing effort to promote diversity, the other person was selected over you. What would your first reaction likely be?

I would never base a judgment of qualifications on my 'instinct!' I would base it on reason, evaluation, and reality. And if any boss of mine said this I would be looking for a job ASAP because that's just ridiculously stupid stuff to say to an employee. Can you spell L-A-W-S-U-I-T? Not from me, it's simply poor management to make comments like this.

6. Your car breaks down in a neighborhood in which everyone is of a different race than you: are you more likely to be uncomfortable?

If my car were to break down anyplace where I wasn't familiar with the are, I'd be uncomfortable. However, having said that, then yes, that would be exacerbated if I were the only middle-aged white chick in sight.

Labels: Life, People, Saturday Memes

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medical anomalies
when was the last time you...

1. ...went to the doctor? why did you have to go?

I took Sparky for his school physical last Thursday: does that count? And I'll be going to see the NP on Monday about my stupid eyes. Before that...I saw the dr. just before we left on vacation because I wanted to have a prophylactic cortisone taper scrip to take with me just in case. Didn't need it, thank God.

2. ...had surgery? for what?

Just about exactly 10-1/2 years ago when things 'sploded inside of me.

3. ...visited someone in the hospital? who was it?

I'm pretty sure the last time was Katherine last January. Unless nursing homes count, in which case Mom in March.

4. took a prescription medication? for what?

3:00 today, eyedrops. I'm holding out for another half hour before I dose up again for the night.

5. ...injured any part of your body? what were you doing?

It's possible this eye thing is an injury; I don't know. I don't know what from, but I do know when things got really bad: last Sunday night around 8:30 p.m. Before that...I can't think of anything really awful unless you count bad posture + tension that requires attention from a licensed massage therapist.

6. ...ate something that gave you food poisoning? what was it?

I don't remember. It's been awhile; I've got an iron stomach at least in terms of food poisoning. The first week we were in this house, though, I ate bad apple pie and spent a night in the bathroom throwing up.

7. ...had a cold/allergies?

... grrrrrr ...now. Constantly. I think I need to move to Costa Rica for the months of August and September every year.

8. ...did NOT heed a doctor's advice? what did you ignore/do differently?

I've reached the point that I actually trust all my current doctors. I guess the only thing I'm having trouble doing right now is watching what I eat, both generally and in terms of cholesterol content.

Labels: Health, Saturday Memes

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~Personal Preferences~

1. Quiet evening at home or Out on the town?

We both tend toward quiet evenings at home. I don't even like to stir for meetings (well, really, who does?). Once I'm home from work, I'd really rather stay put.

2. Watch a movie or Reading a good book?

Books. Of course!

3. Order a meal or Cooking one yourself?

Order in. I don't like cooking.

4. Going for a walk or Taking a ride in the car?

Either. Depends on the purpose and how far we're going!

Labels: Miscellany, Saturday Memes

You're a Diplomat!

This means that you tend to be a cooperative partner with first-rate listening and negotiation skills. Above all, you seem to try to keep the lines of communication open between you and your significant other. In your mind, it's usually far better to talk about problems as they arise rather than sweep them under the rug. For you to really feel connected to your special someone, it's important that they hear and understand you. Ordinarily, you'll return this courtesy tenfold by paying close attention to your partner's perspective.
The Communication Style Test

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So I'm off to read the LONG version of the results...I'm not sure about the whole "diplomat" thing--I tend toward a redheaded Irish temper....

Labels: Communication, Tests

Because it sorta goes with the last question I answered...

'What will your obituary say?' at QuizGalaxy.com

Always happy to be entertaining, and I'm glad to be missed, I guess. The last time I did this was different. Things change.

Labels: Death, Funny, Quizzes

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100 HAVE YOU EVERS

1. Made out for more than 3 minutes? yes
2. Slept in a different bed? different from which one...? I've slept in a lot of beds, with and without others in them.
3. Made out in a movie theatre? have I? Hmmm. I can't remember. Probably.
4. made out with 2 different people in one night? ...I think there is a distinct possibility that something like this may have happened in college.
5. Thought your cousin was hot? I have, like, no male cousins...so no.
6. Been in love? ayup
7. Looked at porn in the last three days? depends on your definition of porn...not by mine, no.
8. Taken a shower with the opposite sex? yup
9. Gone over the speed limit? ...please! Yes, everyday, just to keep up with traffic!
10. Painted your room? ...not in this house, no
11. Drove a car? yeah
12. Danced in front of your mirror? no...unless you count exercise classes
13. Gotten a hickey? ...hee...yes, that's affirmative.
14. Been dumped? no
15. Stole money from a friend? ...no...wow, well, that's something positive I guess I never thought about saying about myself...
16. Gotten in a car with people you just met? ...to my eternal horror, yes
17. Been in a fist fight? ...girls, when I was a kid, tended toward slapping and hair-pulling, so no
18. Snuck out of your house? ...as a kid, no
19. Had feelings for someone who didn't have them back? ...uh, that's life, dear
20. Been arrested? no
21. Made out with a stranger? ...yeah
22. Left your house with out telling your parents? isn't that the same as sneaking out (#18)?
23. Had a crush on your neighbor? growing up, ALL of my neighbors were old (ALL, seriously, no kids); I had a little crush on a neighbor near where we used to live, but only unrequited
24. Ditched school to do something more fun? WHAT? School, not fun? no
25. Slept in a bed with a member of the same or opposite sex ? ...again I must say, that's life in a big family if nothing else...and at my age especially
26. Seen someone die? as in, watched them stop breathing? no
27. Been on a plane? ....{eyeroll} yeah
28. Kissed a picture? a few posters when I was a teen
29. Slept in until 3? ...I think, once, yes, the day after I came home from Mexico in high school
30. Love someone or miss someone right now? always
31. Laid on your back and watched cloud shapes go by? ...is there really anyone who hasn't done this?
32. Made a snow angel? yes
33. Played dress up? every day
34. Cheated while playing a game? yeah
35. Been lonely in the last week? yeah
36. Fallen asleep at work/school? yes'm
37. Been to a club? as in 'nightclub'? Yes, a few times....huh
38. Felt an earthquake? yes
39. Touched a snake? yes (don't go there, Chris!)
40. Ran a red light? yes, and scared my best friend to death
41. Been suspended from school? nope
42. Had detention? nope
43. Been in a car? {head tilt} ...for real? Who wrote this quiz?
44. Hated the way you look? yes, that's called adolescence
45. Witnessed a crime? yes
46. Been lost? frequently...I don't freak out anymore
47. Been to the opposite side of the country? I've always lived in the middle--what's the opposite of "the middle"? I've been to the left coast but I've never actually touched the Atlantic from the U.S. side of it
48. Felt like dying from embarrassment? yes, that's called adolescence, too
49. Cried yourself to sleep? ...yes, but it's more normal for me to cry myself into a raging headache preventing myself from getting to sleep
50. Sang karaoke? not.on.a.bet
51. Done something you told yourself you wouldn't do? yep, which I why I try hard not to use 'never' in relation to future events
52. Laughed till some kind of beverage came out of your nose? not for many, many years
53. Caught a snowflake on your tongue? yeah, I try to do this every winter now
54. Kissed in the rain? yes
55. Sung in the shower? nope
56. Had a dream that you married someone? hee hee hee, yes my life is a Dallas season
57. played getting married? yes
58. Got your tongue stuck to a flag pole? nope, I'm smarter than that
59. Ever gone to school partially nude? ...why the hell...? no
60. Been addicted? yep
61. Sat on a roof top? ...I think...surely, I have? I don't remember, though.
62. Didn't take a shower for a week? ...not sure if I've gone a full week
63. Ever been too scared to watch scary movies alone? I'm too scared to watch scary movies...period
64. Played chicken? nope, something else I'm too smart to do
65. Been pushed into a pool with all your clothes on? no
66. Been told you're hot by a complete stranger? ...not exactly...
67. Broken a bone? yes
68. Been easily amused? every freakin' day
69. Laugh so hard you cry? yes, but it scares Beast, so I try not to
70. Cheated on a test? I helped someone else cheat
71. Forgotten someone's name? almost every day....
72. Blacked out from drinking? yes
73. Played a prank on someone? yes
74. Gone to a late night movie? yes
75. Made love to anything not human? a) I wouldn't call that "making love" and 2) no
76. Failed a class? not even close
77. Choked on something you're not supposed to eat? ...uh, depends on your definitions, I think...
78. Played an instrument for more than 10 hours? ouch! no
79. Cheated on a girlfriend/boyfriend? er, sorta...?
80. Did you celebrate the 4th of July? not quite as dumb as question #43, but almost
81. Thrown strange objects? what constitutes strange? I've thrown the remote a few times, and socks...
82. Felt like someone? ...I usually feel like myself, thanks...
83. Thought about running away? an infinite number of times
84. Ran away? no
85. Had detention and not attend it? never had detention
86. Made parents cry? fulfilled that responsibility quite early, and continued for two full decades...or more
87. Cried over someone? ...that's life, uh-huh
88. Owned more than 5 sharpies? I think I own about 10 right now
89. Dated someone more than once? As in gone out with someone twice? Or as in "gone steady" with someone for two separate periods of time? Regardless... the answer is yes
90. Have a dog? not at this time, no
91. Own an instrument? several
92. Been in a band? yes, but not the kind you probably mean
93. Drank 25 sodas in a day? I ... don't think so...
94. Broken a cd? ...yes, intentionally, at work
95. Shot a gun? not a real one, no
96. Been on myspace for more than 5 hours? how about 'been on myspace more than 10 minutes? ick
98. Have a major crush on someone right now? no
99. Have a religion? yes...now, where DID I put it??
100. Thought about what people would say at your funeral? yes, but not in the "you'll be sorry when I'm gone" teenage way for a LONG time

Labels: Miscellany, Survey Place

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Fifteen Family Members I Like, and Why*

1. Sparky--He's adorable, and growing up to be a pretty cool person (when he's not being overrun with hormones), and he is my son so I have to list him, eh? :-)



2. Beast--After knowing him for 25 years...the song from "Fiddler on the Roof" just seems to be more and more applicable:

   "Do I love him?
   For twenty-five years I've lived with him
   Fought him, starved with him
   Twenty-five years my bed is his
   If that's not love, what is?"

3. Elizabeth--She's practically my sister, and sensible and funny and fun. Not sure where she got the 'fun' part, but I'm not complaining!



4. Rosellen--Smart, zOMG brilliant. Also fun: she rides a unicycle. And, just very cool. I want to be her when I grow up...again.



5. Jesse--Ellen's brother. I've liked him since his birth, in spite of dropping him on his head. It doesn't seem to have affected him. He's the one I look to when Sparky starts making me crazy; he used to drive his mom nuts in similar ways.



6. Don--Best dry wit of anyone I know. Hands down. Best-looking person in the family too, combined with a dependableness and practicality that his mom would be very proud of.



7. Cece--She puts up with my brother: for that she should be higher on the list. I wish we lived nearer so we could hang out; I think we'd get along great!



8. BIL--When he was in high school and college he used to get up to stuff with the specific intent to a) drive his parents nuts, and b) skirt the edges of every rule to see if they'd be enforced to the letter or to the spirit. He works for Amnesty International. How cool is that?



9. Ellen--My favorite sister, the "fun one"...the one I have imaginary conversations in my head with all the time. I miss her more than anyone knows.



10. Alan--He puts up with my most difficult niece, with an equanimity that I don't understand at all. Gets along with everyone. Of everyone on this list--omitting Beast and Sparky--he's the one I worry the most about.



11. Marie--She is, surprisingly, the only one in my generation in the family who seems to fully 'get' the concept of me being an adult. Responsible, practical, and surprisingly funny (when she lets herself go). I'll forgive her for her attachment to baseball.



12. Dad--He always made me laugh, frequently unintentionally because he was just so freakin' earnest about some things. I can't remember ever being really angry with him, ever. He always played the Good Cop with me, probably to the detriment of my relationship with my mother.



13. James--He is a cat, one who has somehow managed to find more than nine lives. The boy (man) always lands on his feet. Engaging, serious, clueless, intense, goofy...I remember holding him when he was just a few days old and being amazed at how such a little person could emit that much poo so fast! (Hey, I was 9-going-on-10 at the time!!)



14. Del--From childhood, always my favorite, even though he picked on me unmercifully. I've finally gotten over the hero-worship thing, but I admire him for what he's done with his life, and the hard work he's done to keep his son close to him in spite of physical distance.



15. Hamil--As the youngest of my nieces/nephews, he has a special place in my heart because he was just a super-cute little boy. Always--ALWAYS!--smiling, cherubic, loving...and very traumatized by his dipshit mother. Now he's a young man who wants to be a cop, and I just can't picture him in that job. I hope he's changed or he'll never make it.

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* No, these are not their real names!

Labels: Family, Friday memes

You Are a Haunted House

You are a deeply complicated and sometimes deeply disturbed person. You can't help but be attracted to the dark side of life - even when it's pretty gruesome. In relationships, you are honest and real. So real that it's definitely a little scary. You don't fake it or play along just to get along. And people either respect this... or deeply resent it Your life is thoughtful, deep, and even philosophical at times. You see the world as it is. You don't sugar coat anything. Facing and fighting your fears is important to you. You believe that too much of life is whitewashed. You're not too morbid...you just believe that you can't enjoy life without exorcising a few demons first! At your best, you are brave, intense, and fearless. Not only do you face the abyss head on - you challenge your friends to do the same. At your worst, you are depressed and morose. If you're not careful, your thoughts take over your mind... and they aren't pretty!

Rather startling in its accuracy..... I don't think I'm attracted to the dark side, nor am I that disturbed (sez the crazy chick), but the rest is right on.

Labels: Blogthings, Personality

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Trust is what I'm offering
whadaya know, I even get the reference!

1. At the end of today, do you think you'll feel spent or refreshed?

If I were a bettin' woman, I'd place a large bet on 'spent.'

2. Do you like back rubs?

Yes. Especially if done by a loved one, or someone who has trained hands.

3. When did you last mislead someone?

Probably something to do with Sparky, re school, or something along that line. I can't think of anything. Or, possibly telling Beast that "I'm fine."

4. What color are your eyes?

Hazel.

5. Friday fill-in: Lastly, let me know

...if there's anything else I could help you with. I say that all the time at work.

Labels: FitB, Friday memes, Lyrics, Miscellany

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Fives

1. If you could have a day free of responsibility, and money were no object, what are 5 things you would do for yourself?

Get a lengthy massage
Buy lots of new clothes.
See a dietician.
Sleep.
Do crosswords and Sudoku till I was sick of them.

2. If you won $5 million, what are 5 things you would do with it?

Give a lot of it away, no strings attached (to charities, not people).
Pay off the mortgage on the house.
Invest for Sparky's college, etc.
Take a relaxing vacation somewhere very warm this winter.
Buy a small house somewhere in the mountains.

3. If you had only $100 to spend, what five things would you buy?

A notebook, a pen, a bottle of Dr. Pepper, a pillow and a blanket. The rest I'd give away, and then I'd go to the state park nearby, find a quiet place to sit, and alternate writing with sleeping.

4. Name 5 books you would recommend to me!

Whew. These are getting harder and harder!
Eventide (Kent Haruf)
The Book of Ruth (Jane Hamilton)
The Bean Trees (Barbara Kingsolver)
If Nobody Speaks of Remarkable Things (Jon McGregor)
Born on a Blue Day (Daniel Tammet)

5. What are 5 things you wish you knew how to do?

Finish large projects.
Drive a motorcycle.
Drive a semi.
Stay calm when the world is crashing around me.
Say no.

6. Name 5 things you love about yourself.

I'm smart, fun, loyal, mostly reliable, and quick on the uptake.

Labels: Books, Friday memes, Miscellany, Money

from Kwizgiver....

My ex is still: my ex.
Im listening to: Sparky reading, and me typing.
Maybe i should: ...the list is too long... I should still be at work, but I'm not.
I love: babies, fattening food, and sappy music.
My bestfriends: know that "best friends" is two words, not one.
I dont understand: where the punctuation has gone in this survey.
I lost respect for: my brother because he can't seem to remember that I'm 43, not 4, or 3.
The meaning of my screename is: a shortened version of my job. And also very ironic.
Love is: difficult, and wonderful.
Somewhere someone is: discovering a cure for cancer (I hope).
I will always: sunburn easily.
Forever seems like: forever, but it usually means "for awhile."
I never ever want to lose: my sense of humor.
Your mobile phone is: yours. Mine is mine.
When i wake up im the morning: I can't spell very well, either!
I get annoyed at: so many things, so very, very many.
Parties are: loud, fun, and tiring (not tiresome).
My pet: isn't visible.
Kisses are: a wonderful invention!
Today I: don't feel good.
I really want: to feel better.
I live: a very comfortable life.
I work: because otherwise I'd bore myself to death. And that is to be taken literally.
I think: occasionally.
I smell: like soap.
I listen: to all different kinds of music.
I see: cloudy skies outside today.
I sing: the body electric. Not always on key, either.
I can: tell you the Dewey call number for witchcraft off the top of my head. [133.3]
I daydream: very rarely.
I fall: even more rarely.
I want: a new immune system.
I cry: less often than usual right now, because it hurts too much.
I love: Beast and Sparky.
I sometimes: want to go to sleep and never wake up.
I fear: the reaper. OK, not really. I actually fear being found out.
I hope: for the best, and prepare for the worst.
I eat: anything that isn't nailed to the furniture.
I drink: a lot of diet Dr. Pepper.
I miss: my sister today. A lot. Her 35th wedding anniversary was this week.
I forgive: but have a hard time forgetting.
I drive: very well, thank you.
I dream: odd dreams.
I kiss: and don't tell.
I hug: lots of people, often.
I have: more than I need.
I remember: Mamma. And 78 records.
I don't: know how to drive a motorcycle. But I want to learn.
I believe: there is a lot that humans don't understand.
I know: we know less than we think we do.
I hate: winter.

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Possession Obsession

1. What is the silliest thing you own?

I own a LOT of silly things. I actually buy silly things quite often, so this is pretty tough. The lips pin on my bulletin board at work? Those are from freshman year college, a memento of losing my RHPS virginity. The pads of note paper with snarky sayings on them? They are all over the house. Multiple stupid T-shirts, ditto.

2. What is the most important thing you own?

Either something Sparky has made me, or my parents' papers.

3. What is the one thing you'd like to possess if money were no object?

Money is not really my issue. Right now, I'd love to have a dog, one that's easy to care for and has a wonderful personality. Not a purebred.
So, yeah, my wish is to stop having allergies!

4. What is the one thing in your possession that you want to get rid of?

Guess I inadvertently answered that already.

5. What item do you have the most of in your possession?

Photos.

Labels: Friday memes, Miscellany

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Tired

1. What were the circumstances surrounding your last all-nighter?

Someone in pain and in the emergency room.

2. What’s your favorite stay-awake-and-alert food or drink?

Hate to say it, but with the amount of caffeine I drink, nothing really keeps me awake except adrenaline.

3. What are you most likely to be doing when you’re up in the late, late hours of the night?

Worrying.

4. In what way does your personality change when you are sleep-deprived?

I'm not a lot of fun. Mostly I get very weepy, but probably the rest of the problem is similar to what you'd get if you poured liquor down my throat...total loss of inhibitions. And crying. And I tend to get sick soon thereafter, too.

5. If you get home extremely tired and extremely hungry, which need are you most likely to satisfy first?

Sleep. I can sleep virtually anywhere. It's either my age or my status as a mom. ;-)

Labels: Friday memes, Sleep

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Q1 - Fighting: A recent poll found that U.S. citizens are now less likely to see the possibility for peace between the believers of Islam and Christianity. Of 1,029 people polled, 53 percent say conflict is inevitable between believers the two religions here in the United States. Regardless of your faith, would you engage in physical fighting on behalf of your religion/religious beliefs?

No, I'm pretty much a Quaker on this issue. To me, fighting for a religion that I believe is based on peace sorta negates the whole concept.

Q2 - Going: Would you use a public toilet that was entirely encased in one-way glass (it's completely impossible for anyone to see in from the outside, but when you're inside it's like sitting in a clear glass box)?

I suspect I'd make someone else go in before me and try it out. Once I knew for sure that it wasn't possible to see through the walls from the outside...sure.

Q3 - Collecting: Jeremy Mehrle of O'Fallon, MO, recently made news for his pristine collection of Apple computers. The 30-year-old Mehrle has over 100 different models--all in excellent working condition--set up in his basement, and has no immediate plans to stop adding to his growing collection. For special events, like New Year's Eve, he plays videos on several monitors and sets up strobe effects on multiple machines, creating a rave-like atmosphere. If money was not a concern (meaning, you had enough to do it), what would you collect and how and where would you display your collection?

I collect dust. My mother insists that I've collected salt & pepper shakers since before I was born--yeah, I don't get it either--so I have a lot of those (mostly hand-me-downs). But mostly, it's just the dust.

[Translation: collecting things seems really stupid to me. For serious collectors, using the collection isn't allowed, and what's the point of that?!]

Q4 - Jobbing: If you could have had any job in the history of all mankind, what specific job would you have liked to have had?

Samuel Pepys' job. Get paid for writing a diary full of gossip that people will read as gospel for the next several centuries. Where do I sign up?

Labels: Friday memes, Miscellany, Religion, Work

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1. How do you feel about going to the dentist?

It has gradually become both less and more bearable. Less because the aftereffects of simple cleaning are painful (if that hasn't happened yet, just wait!). More because I take better care of my teeth between visits, so I haven't had a cavity in several years. I do not like the Big #&*#ing Needle, I do not like the smell of grinding tooth enamel under drills, nor the sound of the procedures from inside my head.

2. Describe your worst dental experience.

Hearing the dentist say "oops" while I was getting my wisdom teeth pulled. He'd broken one of the roots off, so he had to go fishing...digging...to retrieve it. There is absolutely no sound like the sound of roots separating from jawbone.

3. Describe your best dental experience.

...as if... The last time I was there wasn't too bad. But they are not fun. Ever.
The last time I had to see the orthodontist was pretty fabu, too.

4. Do you floss?

I try to floss at least once a day. I keep hearing about my gums...and my sister had bad periodontal disease. I don't want dentures.

5. Would you consider wearing braces as an adult?

Look, I spent over two years in braces in junior high, plus another year with a retainer. I better not need braces as an adult!
Had I not had that opportunity, then I absolutely would get them now, even knowing all the hassle, and pain.

Labels: Friday memes, Health, Teeth

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1. I see Sparky playing on his DS.

2. I hear music in my head.

3. I touch ...see, now I have that DiVinyls song in my head!... NOTHING! I touch NOTHING! Do you hear me?!

4. I taste chocolate. Another stellar breakfast for me today!

5. I smell clean right now (fresh outta the shower).

6. I sense that today might be a very long day.

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to a jewelry party (ok, I'm NOT looking forward to it, but I'm going), tomorrow my plans include buying tickets online for Monday's museum adventure, and Sunday, I want to go to my niece & nephew's but we probably won't if my eyes haven't sorted themselves out yet.

Labels: FitB, Friday memes, Senses

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Appetizer
Say there’s a book written about your life. Who would you want to narrate the audio version?