Sweet Memes

from Allison

1. Name something you use in the shower. shampoo
2. Name something a football player wears under his uniform. pads
3. Name something people hate to find on their windshield. a ticket
4. Name something a man might buy before a date. flowers
5. What is another word for blemish. zit
6. Something you would cook in the microwave. leftovers
7. Name a piece of furniture people need help moving. couch
8. Name a reason a younger man might like an older woman. experience
9. Name something a dog does that embarrasses its owner. leg-humping
10. Name a kind of test you cannot study for. blood test
11. Name something a Boy Scout gets a badge for. camping
12. Name a phrase with the word -Home- in it. Home Sweet Home
13. Name a sport where players lose teeth. hockey
14. Name something a teacher can do to ruin a students day. pop quiz
15. What is a way you can tell someone has been crying? red eyes
16. Name something found at a seance? gullible people
17. Name a bird you would not want to eat. vulture
18. Name something that gets folded? towels
19. Name something a person wears even if it has a hole in it. jeans
20. Name something that gets smaller the more you use it. soap

Labels: Surveys, Words

(from here)

8:53 p.m.
Name: Cat.
Nickname: That is a nickname
Birthday: 44 1/6 years ago
Birthplace: Denver, CO
Current mood: Desperately in need of sugar!!
Current music: I'm watching Dirty Jobs on TV
Current taste: Dr. Pepper
Current hair: I've been re-pinning all evening without a mirror, so I'm sure it's a nightmare
Current clothes: Rayon leopard-print loungey-pants, and a gray mock turtleneck. And blue slippers. Fashion is my life, dahling.
Current annoyance: I want a cookie!!
Current smell: Pine candles leftover from Christmas
Current thing I ought to be doing: Taking a bath and going to bed
Current desktop picture: Same one it was the other day.
Current favorite band: Still U2
Current book: I've got 5 1/2 going right now....
Current CD in stereo: The only CD is a book, in the truck
Current crush: The usual
Current favorite celeb: none
Smoke? No
Do drugs? Only legal ones, two each day.
Have sex? Do I? Have I? Will I? WTF...pun intended.
Give oral sex? See previous answer.
Receive oral sex? Ditto
Have a dream that keeps coming back? Yes, but it's been in abeyance for quite awhile.
Remember your first real love? Yup
Still love him/her? Yes
Read the newspaper? VERY rarely
Have any gay or lesbian friends? Probably
Believe in miracles? Yup
Believe it's possible to remain faithful forever? Yes
Consider yourself tolerant of others? To the best of my ability
Consider love a mistake? Never!
Like the taste of alcohol? I like the stuff that's mixed WITH the alcohol.
Have a favorite candy? Smarties
Believe in astrology? Not a whit
Believe in magic? Only the Vegas stage slight-of-hand type.
Believe in God? Yep
Have any pets: Yep
Got to or plan to go to college? Yep for 5.5 years.
Have any piercings? Earlobes
Have any tattoos? Nope
Hate yourself: I have my moments
Have an obsession? Blogger
Have a secret crush? No
Do they know yet? N/A
Have a best friend? Yes, but it does seem to me that everyone must have one...mustn't they?
Wish on stars? Rarely
Care about looks? Well, they are important, but they aren't the only thing.

Love life
First crush: Chris
First kiss: Ron
Single or taken? Taken
Ever been in love? Yes, still.
Do you believe in love at first sight? Not for myself, no
Describe your ideal significant other: Beast

=Juicy stuff=
Have you ever played a game that required removal of clothing? Yup
Have you ever been intoxicated? Yes
Favorite place to be kissed? I'm not fussy... ;-)
Have you ever been caught "doing something?": ...er...sorta....
Are you a tease? No
Shy to make the first move? Usually

Word association
Rubber: Condom
Rock: Paper, Scissors
Green: Grass
Wet: Bar
Cry: Weep
Peanut: Shells
Hay: is for Horses
Cold: Weather
Steamy: Sauna
Freaky: Deaky
Rain: Umbrella
Bite: Chew
Fuck: Damn!
Blow: Coke

APPEARANCE
Hair: Shoulder length, auburn, messy right now
Eyes: Hazel
Height: 5'8" (almost)

LAST THING YOU
Bought: Lunch at Taco Bell
Ate & Drank: Cookie and Dr. Pepper
Read: stuff on the computer

EITHER / OR
club or houseparty: House party
beer or cider: (Apple) Cider
drinks or shots: Depends
cats or dogs: Guinea pigs
single or taken: ...still taken...
pen or pencil: Pencil at work
gloves or mittens: I have a set of hunters' gloves, with flipover mittens; they're great!
food or candy: I'm easy
cassette or cd: Sorta depends on what's ON the media, not the format.

HAVE YOU EVER
Dated one of your best friends? Yes
Loved somebody so much it makes you cry? Every once in awhile, it's unavoidable.
Drank alcohol? Yes
Done drugs? Not illegally
Broken the law? Yes
Run away from home? Not long-term, unless you count my departure for college.
Broken a bone? Unconfirmed
Played Truth Or Dare? Not since Madonna changed the rules....
Kissed someone you didn't know? Thank God for good friends who prevent you from doing stupid things.
Been in a fight? Yes
Come close to dying? Not really
The most embarrassing CD in your collection? Backstreet Boys (though technically, it's Sparky's CD)
What is your bedroom like: Tidy, more or less. Very blue.

LAST PERSON YOU
talked to: Face to face: Sparky
IMed: Beast
hugged: Sparky
kissed: Sparky
had a serious conversation with: C. at work
yelled at: ...I actually haven't yelled lately...
befriended: Juan?

RANDOM QUESTIONS
What's on your bedside table? Bose radio, mattress pad temp controller, earplugs, pencil eraser, cup full of other writing utensils, Kleenex, barette, flashlight. [sounds worse than it is]
What do you eat when you raid the fridge late at night? I don't often do this
What is your secret guaranteed weeping movie? Fiddler on the Roof, or Dr. Zhivago
If you could have plastic surgery, what would you have done? Ain't hap'nin'....
What feature are you most insecure about? My weight
Do you ever have to beg? ...for what? I don't think I 'do' begging.
Are you a pyromaniac? No
Do you know anyone famous? Sorta
Describe your bed: Queen size, in need of replacement, comfy, warm, headboard was made by my dad
Spontaneous or plain? I tend to dislike drama, but a little spontaneity is good.
Do you know how to play poker? Yes, I do, and I do it well
What do you carry with you at all times? The only sure bet is my glasses
How do you drive? Very well, though I'm noticing a need to pay more attention, and I'm discovering that night-time driving isn't working real well for me.

at their prespective times
What do you miss most about being little? Unlimited free time
How much money would it take to get you to give up the Internet for one year? More than you got, baby!
What color is your bedroom? Medium blue and sand
What was the last song you were listening to? Can't remember; it was around 4:30 before I left work.
Do you talk a lot? Sometimes
Do you like yourself and believe in yourself? IMostly
Do you think you're cute? "Cute"? Not for years!
Do poor, homeless, or starving people sometimes annoy you? Yes, when they are also drunk or drugged, which they are quite often in the library.
Do people in general annoy you? Sometimes
Pick a word that describes you best: Driven
10:16 p.m.

Labels: Miscellany, Surveys

(from here again)
===='A Day in the life'-esque soundtrack====

Opening Credits: Mahini Me, by Ali Farka Toure

Waking Up Scene: Love is Blind, by Annie Lennox

Car Driving Scene: Slow Down Baby, by Christina Aguilera (I kid you not!)

High School Flashback Scene: Love Today, by Mika

Nostalgic Scene: Heaven, by Los Lonely Boys

Bitter, Angry Scene: Stumblin' In, by Suzy Quattro

Break-up Scene: You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown (Broadway Cast Recording)

Regret Scene: Free Me, by Cipes And The People

Nightclub/Bar Scene: Oh My God, by Mark Ronson

Fight/Action Scene: Pata Pata, by Miriam Makeba

Sad, Breakdown Scene: Time (Clock of the Heart), by Culture Club

Death Scene: Perhaps Love, by John Denver

Funeral Scene: All Cried Out, by Alison Moyet

Mellow Scene: Hands Held High, by Linkin Park

Dreaming About Someone Scene: Sister Golden Hair, by America

Sex Scene: Boomin' by TobyMac (oh, the irony)

Contemplation Scene: Still, by The Commodores

Chase Scene: Yes We Can Can, by Harry Connick, Jr.

Happy Love Scene: Grow Old With Me, by John Lennon (yipes, very creepy)

Happy Friend Scene: Time After Time, by Cyndi Lauper

Closing Credits: White Collar Boy, by Belle & Sebastian

Labels: Music, Surveys

Which Endangered Animal Are You? Giant Panda You Are A Shy Gentle And Calm Person Click Here to Take This Quiz

Quizzes and Personality Tests

OK, I can work with that! :-)

Labels: Animals, Quizzes

(FYI, these are coming from here)
I have no idea why

2501. What image, scent, memory, etc. would you take with you into the dark/light, the land of dead, heaven, infinity.....? Babies' hair.

2502. Who is the most annoying musical artist EVER? Uh...Frank Sinatra?

2503. If you HAD to go to one of the following concerts, which would it be:
Snow
Vanilla Ice
NKOTB
Milli Vanilli
BSB
NSYNC

2504. Do you believe in manifest destiny? No. But I do know what it means. Yay: history degree!

2505. Have you ever fallen for an email forwarding hoax (send this to 13 people and old navy will send you a $200.00(100 pound) gift card)? Do you ever think 'well, maybe...' and actually forward those damn things? Uh, no.

2506. Let's say there are 2 schools. one for boys and one for girls. They are both supposed to offer the same facilities so that the girls and boys get equal education. Would you take this to mean that the same courses should be offered to both girls and boys or that the same amount of money should be spent on each school? Both schools should have the same budget and the same courses, AND the same number of athletic options.
Imagine that in the boys school fifteen boys sign up for calculus. In the girls school only five girls sign up for calculus. Should the girls calculus class be dissolved and replaced with an easier one? Of course not!

2507. Would it bother you if you found out that the fruits, vegetables, and meat that you eat is genetically altered (in lots of cases it is!)? Not particularly, no.

2508. What does this world need? Less stupidity.

2509. Is there anything you do just because you want to even though it has no redeeming social value? Er...memes?

2510. If you drink what kind of drunk are you? I haven't been really drunk in a VERY long time. I tend to be very cheerful and then I throw up.

2511, Do you ever 'conveniently' forget something you don't want to remember? Yup. Why is that word in quotes? :-)

2512. If you have any cousins are you close? To the best of my knowledge, I have 4, and I have seen none of them since I was about 12.

2513. Are you in love with yourself (your beautiful self)? ...meh

2514. What was the first movie you got on DVD? Chocolat, for Christmas the year we got a DVD player.

2515. If you're sexy and you know it clap your hands. Did you clap? What a travesty on a cute kids' song! (no)

2516. Have you ever called a:
psychic hotline?
suicide crisis line?
sex line?
dating line?

2517. Have you ever placed a personal ad anywhere? "Anywhere" is sort of vague. But, no.

2518. Do guys look good in make up? Some guys, those who know how to use it, do.

2519. What are 5 things you don't care about? The Bush twins, professional baseball & basketball, fashion shows, particle physics, and American Idol.

2520. What are you going to do until you die? Be alive, of course!

2521. What 'issue' do you think your opinion is so right about that you end up trying to sway others to your point of view? The value of each individual.

2522. What age do you hope to live until? Long enough to really get to know my grandkids. But I don't want to bring a jinx down on myself either.

2523. Do you like to tie others down during sex? Others?? Have you ever been tied down? Pleading the Fifth on this one, thanks.

2524. Do you own any "toys"? Why is that word in quotes? I have lots of toys! ...what? Oh, those kind of toys....huh. ;-) Do you ever use them? Why own 'em if you don't use 'em?

2525. Have you ever been spanked in that sexy way? ...spanking has connotations in my life that in no way hover near sex. Thank God, I guess. Have you ever spanked anyone else? No.

2526. Do these questions make you uncomfortable? Frankly, yes. Do you like that feeling? No. Does it turn you on? Not likely.

2527. You know those ___ for dummies books (COMPUTERS FOR DUMMIES, SURFING FOR DUMMIES, GOLF FOR DUMMIES, WICCA FOR DUMMIES)? Yeah. Which one do you need to read? Al-Anon for Dummies.

2528. What do your socks look like? White.

2529. Which of these really famous music artists started their career as a mime:
Alice Cooper
David Bowie
Bruce Springsteen
Moby
Jewel
Frank Zappa No clue, don't care, move on.


2530. Does love float away if you let go? Hopefully not, but there is always that possibility.

2531. Do you think that most people in today's society are:
kind?
calm?
humble?
peaceful?
helpful?
happy?
spiritual?
creative?
friendly?
independent?
intelligent?
having fun?
coming up with new ideas?
able to think for themselves?
able to really connect with others?
If you answered no to any of the above, why do you think that is? These are not qualities modern society rewards.

2532. Do you believe that every action has a sexual motive (think Freud)? No. That's stupid. There are usually unconscious motives, but I wouldn't presume to think those are always sexual.

2533. Speaking of Freud, did you know he was on drugs (think cocaine)? ...figures. {shrug}

2534. Do you trust psychology as a valid science? It has its moments of validity, and its moments of incredible stupidity.

2535. ID: In Freudian theory, the division of the psyche that is totally unconscious and serves as the source of instinctual impulses and demands for immediate satisfaction of primitive needs (sex, food, aggressive behavior, drugs, alcohol, yelling, anger, fighting).
SUPEREGO: In Freudian theory, the division of the unconscious that is formed through the internalization of moral standards of parents and society, and that censors and restrains the ego.
So, which one do you express more, your ID or your SUPEREGO?: What happened to Ego? OK, to answer the question, my SuperEgo pretty much runs my life. Except when I'm online.

2536. Do you think that people who are alone and depressed are depressed because they are alone or alone because they are depressed? My own personal experience is the latter.

2537. Can you complete any of the following lyrics:
I stop and I stare too much, afraid that I care too much...
You're a new and better man, he helps you to understand, He does everything he can, he's....
Took the needles from my arms and put them to the sky...
Top Gun shut down your Firm like Tom Cruise....
Don't you take it so hard now, And please don't take it so bad....

2538. How about these?
From around the way, born in '73, Harcore B-boy named...
And this feeling shivers down your spine, Love comes in colors I can't deny....
Before he hung up the phone he took a deep breath, stopped, and replied....
When I want you in my arms, when I want you and all your charms, whenever I want you all I have to do is... Dream, dream dream dream
Silly games that you were playing, empty words we both were saying...

2539. Have you ever been to see a ballet? Yes, twice.

2540. What is the difference between Satan and Pan? One is a Jewish concept stolen and enlarged by Middle-Ages Christianity, and the other is a Greek/Roman mythological concept. Pan wasn't evil; Satan is now viewed as the 'personification' of evil. In the Jewish tradition, however, he is actually portrayed as a advocate in God's courtroom. Pan was just impish.

2541. What should a poem be or do if it is a successful poem? Communicate something to the reader without having to spell it out. It should be feeling, not logic.

2542. When you interpret a poem can each line mean anything you want it to? Up to a point.

2543. Are you an orgasm addict? An addict? No.

2544. Are you a sugar junkie? Bad timing: I'm totally DYING for something sweet right now!

2545. WHAT are you DOING? Avoiding work. WHY aren't you marching in line with the rest of them? My marching-in-line days are LONG past.

2546. Do you only hear what you want to? No. That would be nice, though.

2547. Are you anal-retentive? A bit, on certain things.

2548. In and Out
Over and Under
Around and ??? I have no clue what this is referencing. I'm going with "about" since it sorta rhymes.

2549. What was the last thing you returned to the store? I can't think of anything.

2550. Why ask why? To find out more.

2551. What is your favorite artist that is:
jazz: Jamiroquai
metal: I'm kinda having an Ozzy Osbourne moment.
rock: Melissa Etheridge
new wave: Howard Jones
psychedelic: Still hanging on to Jimi Hendrix.

2552. What are your feelings about:
Picasso? I don't 'get' his later stuff, but I like his earlier, more representational stuff ok.
Van Gogh? I can't help but think about what was going on in his head when I see his work. I like it, it just makes me worried.
Michaelangelo? I have loved him forever.
D'Vincci? [sic] I think I would have loved to meet him.
Einstein? ...uh... Bet he would have been fun in a bar.
Tesla? Somewhere I've gotten the sense that he was just a little too intense for my taste.

2553. Who else can you think of that made a MAJOR contribution to art or science? Edison?

2554. Who can you think of that made a major contribution to modern thought? Mary Wollstonecraft.

2555. Why is it called 'coca cola'? Dunno about the 'cola' part, but originally the recipe included cocaine.

2556. Would you ever buy a Ford car? I drive a Ford truck now, so...well...yeah.

2557. Donald or Daffy duck? All Daffy.

2558. What is the most memorable thing about Pee-Wee Herman? Oy, that VOICE!!

2559. Lease or buy a car? Buy (but used for a year is a better deal).

2560. Have you met Real Talkin' Bubba? Rings a really faint bell, but not one I want to listen to.
Do you love him to death? Obviously, not.

2561. Have you ever been in a situation where you weren't sure if you were seducing or being seduced? One springs to mind immediately. Others follow.

2562. Can you 'pinch an inch' on your belly? Anyone who isn't anorexic can, I think. And, yes.

2563. Have you ever been to:
a temple? Yes, for a worship service.
a bar? Yes, several of them.
a massage parlor? ...I've had massages. I'm not sure they were done at "massage parlors" though....

2564. Would you ever want to visit Thailand? Not on my list, no.

2565. What culture are you fascinated by? Most all of 'em.

2566. Have you ever worn a cape? I'm not sure, to be honest.

2567. What is the difference between 'nude' and 'naked'? "Nude" sounds more artistic; "naked" sounds accidental.

2568. What can you get for a dollar (.59 British pounds)? Lots of things: pencils, erasers, school folders, a burger...

2569. What makes you who you are? My DNA, my experiences, and my brain.

2570. How do you search for meaning in life? I read. I listen to people. I think things through.

2571. If your partner collected internet porn pictures of celebrities s/he thought was hot would that bother you? Probably.

2572. You are alone with your lover's diary. What do you do? Put it back where I found it.

2573. You read some and find out that a whhhiiillle back your lover had a crush on someone else, but you two were together. You both still hang out with this person. What do you do? Well, seeing as how I didn't actually read it...
I've only myself to blame. Get over it.

2574. Are you an old fart? I have days of old-fartedness.

2575. What were your favorite things to do in the yard as a kid? Jump rope, play jacks, run (OMG, I used to run all the time), hit a tennis ball against the side of the garage....

2576. Why don't people have more fun? Grownups get in the habit of being too freakin' serious all the time. It's a shame.

2577. Have you ever wanted to have a pet skinned and turned into an article of clothing? Yurghhhh.
What pet? N/A
What article of clothing? N/A

2578. Do I come off sounding normal, mildly irrational, blatantly insane or completely certifiable? Do I, or does the writer? I was fine with the writer until the previous question. I know I'm mildly irrational.

2579. Did you ever feel that you were unable to function in society? On a semi-regular basis.

2580. Is it nap time yet? It's always naptime for me! I need to hit the grocery store before I nap though.

2581. Do you have to have the space next to the door or can you walk from the other end of the parking lot and still be okay with the world? I can walk. When it's brutal outside, however--like last week--I don't have to like walking!

2582. Do you like trains? Yes, but I'm not a freak about them like two family members are.

2583. What's in Hungary? Hungarians.

2584. Have you ever felt like you were holding someone else back? Yes. Myself, primarily, but others, too.
Has someone ever held you back? Yes.

2585. What do you think of the term, 'organized religion'? As opposed to the disorganized variety? I kind of think God probably prefers the less-organized (i.e. spontaneous) recognition, but that may be just my cultural prejudice.

2586. What do you think of the name 'Orson'? Hmmm, not very common, but I can think of three people (one is technically a character) with that name. It's kind of cool actually: means "Bear Cub."

2587. What frustrates you? Things I can't control.

2588. Winkin, Blinkin and Nod, one night, sailed off in a sea of dew... No, they sailed off in a wooden shoe into a sea of dew, and it's "Wynken, Blynken and Nod." I read a LOT of Eugene Field as a child. Don't fuck wid me on it!

2589. Is ten dollars (5 pounds) a good price to pay for one lipstick? Seems a bit high, but I don't wear lipstick very often.
Does anyone else remember when lipstick was, like, 2 or 3 bucks? It still is where I shop. Clearly, I shop at cheaper store than most...!

2590. Are you ill? Not really. I seem to have recovered from last week's crud.

2591. Where were you the night of.....oh hell, last night? Sitting on the couch, meming in front of the fire while Beast played golf.

2592. Do you pronounce the 'er' sound at the end of words (lookER or lookA)? I am a mid-western American. Yes. And, "idea" has no 'r', 'k?

2593. Do you drink only 100% juice? I rarely drink juice.

2594. Do you remember the bills you have to pay...or even yesterday? Beast pays the bills, but I'm not sure I really understand the question.

2595. What duck? It's a joke, but I can't remember it...lost in the mists of elementary school.

2596. Do you collect coins? I have several old pennies, but they aren't a collection as much as a bunch of old pennies in a container.
How about stamps? Used to for about 10 minutes when I was around 11 years old.

2597. What's the best way to learn a new language? Immersion.

2598. Is God in you? Yep, God's in everyone.

2599. Are you in god? Hmmm...this is angels-dancing-on-pins theology. Yes. And no.

2600. Do you know which fork to use at a formal table setting? "Outside in." That's it.

Labels: Miscellany, Surveys

(Link in blogroll)

1) If you were to become a TV evangelist, how would you do your hair?

I think the shellac thing has been overdone. Perhaps a crew-cut would be the thing, a la Susan Powter. Or, hmm, a big bouffant like Amy Winehouse's except, like, clean.

2) Do you remember the first time you were on the internet? What did you do first?

The internet as such? Uh, I probably just hopped around like a grasshopper from link to link trying to keep track of how I got where I ended up. This was pre-Google, so it was common to find awesome stuff and then not be able to find it again because search engines weren't that good.

Before that, we were on Prodigy, and the first thing I did there was probably email my parents.

3) If you could pair up any two single people you know, who would you pick?

I've actually been thinking about this...I don't know that many single people, though, so it's a bit challenging. Pete and Amy., maybe? (OMG--that's accidentally really funny.)

4) What was the biggest fight you have ever had with someone?

Beast and I have had some really lovely verbal face-offs. They've always started out being about the stupidest things.

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

Public Domain Photo

I love this picture. It looks so peaceful and relaxed and comfortable. Nothing inordinately fancy, nothing outrageous, just plain, natural food and wood and dishes. It's what I aim for, but rarely feel as if I've hit. Is that because I don't take the time to see the way things look?

Labels: Email, Fighting, Food, Friends, Hair, Internet, Monday memes, Photography, Religion, TV

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If you could have a servant come to your house every day for one hour, what would you have them do?

Mop and vacuum. I don't do this enough. Also, dust.

Has your life ever been changed by an apparently random occurrence?

Depends on how one defines "random." I'm not sure life is really all that random, though it may feel that way at times. On the other hand, car accidents and terrible weather...those seem random. I've had several friends whose lives were changed the instant their motorcycle did something unexpected: one was paralyzed from the neck down, one was in a coma for weeks and eventually woke up totally changed.

You're having dinner with several friends and acquaintances. They all criticize a close friend of yours (not knowing he/she is a friend). The criticism is unjustified. What would you do?

I've had this happen numerous times, of course; who hasn't? Most of the time, when it's my turn to pile on, I just mention that S. was my roommate for two years, or G. has always treated me with kindness, or "Gosh, I never knew that about P. and I've known her for years!" And I smile and watch their faces. Proverbs 15:1

Labels: Cleaning, Friends, Karma, Life, Monday memes

(Link in blogroll)
So 90's

1.Which song reminds you most of the 90's?

"Smells Like Teen Spirit" And "MMMbop."

2.Do you remember where you were when you heard about Kurt Cobain?

I remember thinking about it a lot at work while I processed books in the days following it, but I don't remember specifically where I was when I heard the news, no.

3.Were you ever known to sport a fanny pack?

Ayup.

4.Which 90210 character was your favourite?

I never, ever, watched this show.

5.Do you own a troll doll?

I think I had one as a (small) child. See, they were actually popular in the 50s (?) and 60s first.

Apparently I'm cranky today...who knew?

Labels: Cranky, History, Memory, Monday memes

(or, I'm avoiding reality like crazy...take your pick!)

#67
Who[[create_and_recreate]]--Please don't remove tag? I have no idea what this means, but I'm not removing it....

1. Who are you? Me llamo Cat.
2. Who is your boyfriend/girlfriend? My husband is Beast.
3. Who is your crush, if you don't have a boyfriend/girlfriend? No crushes.
4. Who are your siblings? Marie, Ellen, Jean, and Del.
5. Who are three random cuties/hotties of the opposite sex? Patrick Stewart, Ricky Martin, and Howie Long. Well, hey: the question said "random"!!
6. Who is one person you wouldn't mind getting to know better? Kate M.
7. Who is someone you wish wasn't so confusing? Sparky.
8. Who is someone you wish lived closer? Jenny.
9. Who is one celebrity you wouldn't mind dating? I would very much mind dating any celebrity, thanks.
10. Who is someone you wish you talked to more? Amy.
11. Who is someone you wish you saw more? Elizabeth.
12. Who are your closest friends? Beast, Jenny, Amy, T.
13. Who is someone you look up to? Marie.
14. Who is someone that inspires you? My MIL.
15. Who is your loudest friend? Beast, or maybe T.
16. Who is the last person you hugged? Sparky.
17. Who is the last person you kissed? Beast.
18. Who is the last person you talked to in person? Beast.
19. Who is the last person you called? P@ulie's, for 'za.
20. Who is the last person who called you? Jean called yesterday (twice), but I was asleep.
21. Who is the last person to IM you? Beast.
22. Who is the last person to text you? Probably Beast, but it's been awhile.
23. Who is someone you know that seriously just needs to grow up? Dean.
24. Who is the biggest trouble maker you know? Jane.
25. Who is someone that needs to dress more modestly? Several girls at our high school.
26. Who is someone that goes to your church? Sara.
27. Who is someone in your neighborhood? Cindy.
28. Who is your favorite actor/actress? Sandra Bullock.
29. Who is your favorite singer/group? Mary J. Blige.
30. Who is your favorite author? Anne LaMott.
31. Who do you normally talk to on the phone with for the longest amount of time? Whoever I haven't talked to for a long time...and Beast when he's out of town.
32. Who do you hang out with at lunch at school? N/A
33. Who is the last person to spend the night at your house? Outside the family, I think it was Sparky's friend, Z.
34. Who named your pets? Sparky, because it's his guinea pig!
35. Who bought your cell phone for you? We did.
36. Who is someone you wish you could get away from? Jane.
37. Who is the friend you've known the longest (non-relative)? Laura.
38. Who was the last person you took a picture of? Someone from last weekend's lock-in.
39. Who is someone whose wedding you want to be in? The only weddings I will be in in the future will be my son's and anyone who wants me to read. I'm done buying stupid dresses to walk down an aisle in!
40. Who was your longest crush? I had a horrible 4-year crush on WG in high school/college. Still think he's pretty cool 25 years later, too.
41. Who do you know that is the best cook? Linda.
42. Who is the most shy person you know? June.
43. Who is the last person you hung out with? I hung out this evening with Sparky and the Beast.
44. Who is someone you are currently missing? no one specific
45. Who is someone who will fill this out after you? I'm not sure anyone else is insane enough.

#68

1. Are you single? Nope.
2. Do you hate your ex? Nope.
3. Why are you single or taken? I'm married to a man I really love.
4. What is one word to describe you? Middle-aged.
5. How many close friends do you have? 3ish.
6. Do you cry a lot? Less than I used to, but more than I wish I did.
7. Do you like being by yourself? YES!
8. Do you like to read? Yes.
9. Do you like to sniff markers? Not intentionally. I do like how markers smell, however.
10. Do you like taking pictures? Sometimes.
11. Are you pale? Always.
12. Do you like kids? I love kids, but not in groups.
13. Are you still not over someone? Uh...in the big picture, no. In the smaller, 'romantic' sense, I'm WAY over everyone! :-)
14. Do you think you will be married by the time you're 18? I got married at 22.
15. Who's your best friend? (didn't we do this one already?) Beast, Jenny, Amy...
16. Are you weird? Yes. According to my housemates, anyway.
17. Do you know how to spell? Yesh. Yesh, I du.
18. Do you think you're smart? I'm brilliant!
19. Are you annoyed easily? I allow certain people and situations to push all my buttons. I need to get over that.
20. Are you conceited? I don't think so, no!
21. Do you like to dance? In private, yes.
22. What do you think is so fun about Myspace? I hate MySpace.
24. What is your favorite movie? Heathers.
25. Do you like taking surveys? Yes.
26. Do you get bored easily? Uh, I get distracted easily. I don't really get bored very often.
27. What kind of TV shows do you like? Crime shows, and stuff that isn't stoopud.
28. Would you ever dance naked in the rain? Nope. I'm pretty well past that, I think.
29. Who are you most anxious to see at your 10 year high school reunion? Didn't go to my 10-year. I was interested to see if the popular crowd had gotten its collective head out of its ass. It hadn't. There was much drama in the hallways, and no interaction with people who weren't 'in.' Gimme a fuckin' break!!
30. Are you a messy person? I can be untidy in the extreme. Witness my desk here at home.
31. Do you lose things easily? I misplace things a lot.
32. Do you love your family? 97% of 'em, yes.
33. Have you ever had a crush on a teacher? Yes.
34. Where do you want to live one day? Someplace with milder winters.
35. Do you like talking on the phone? Not really.
36. Do you laugh at jokes just to be nice? Not really; if I don't get it, I don't laugh. If I do get it, I laugh.
37. Are you a clean freak? Some people probably think so. I don't like dirt, but a little untidiness (a little!) is okay.
38. Do you like church? I appreciate worship, I love the youth group and the Sunday School kids, I appreciate the support network. I could live without a lot of the drama.
39. Do you drink? Yes, some. I've a glass of lovely Gewurtz at hand just now, in fact.
40. What's your favorite class and why? The only class I didn't enjoy in high school was math.
41. Do you hate someone? No, but I'm might annoyed at several.
42. If you do hate someone, why? N/A.
43. Do you smoke? Still no.
44. Do you like to fight or argue? Do I like to? No. Can I stop myself? Not consistently.
45. Have you ever been in love? Yes.
46. Have you ever cried watching a movie? Almost every movie I've ever seen....
47. Do you lie a lot? Define "a lot." I don't think so, no.
48. If you do lie a lot, why? When I do lie, it's to make social interaction a little more peaceful.
49. If you were the preferred sex, would you date yourself? Probably not.
50. Do you sometimes cry for no reason? There's ALWAYS a reason. It just takes awhile to figure out sometimes.
51. Do you sometimes laugh for no reason? No. See previous answer.
52. Do you like the clothes you wear? If I didn't, I wouldn't own them.
53. Do you think you were an ugly baby? I was an adorable baby, and I have a large portrait of myself in the other room to prove it! :-)
54. What do you want to be doing right now? nothing
55. Do you like Valentines Day? Mostly, I can't be bothered.
56. Do you miss someone? Not particularly. Still.
57. Are you jealous of someone? Hmmm....no, I don't think so.
58. Do you have a favorite place? Yep.
59. What famous person would you want to be with if you could? I'll be staying single in that event, thanks.

#69

1. Would you chew gum after someone else? Not the same piece! Gaack!!
2. Describe your relationship status. Married. Very.
3. Who were your last 5 calls from? Beast, James (twice), Sparky...dunno the others (too lazy to check).
4. Are you a heart breaker, or the broken heart? I'm probably more the former than the latter.
5. Ever been skinny dipping? No. Well...not exactly....
6. Earrings or necklace? Earrings.
7. Who have you talked to most this weekend? Beast.
8. Pumpkins? They are orange. They are weird. Anything else I can help you with?
9. Friend that lives closest to you? Beast.
10. Color of your shirt? Sort of a rust-orange.
11. How many years have you taken a language? I did 7 years' worth of Spanish in junior high and high school, tested out of Freshman (college) level, took three more semesters and walked away with a minor in Spanish.
12. Who's on speed dial 2? I believe that's Beast.
13. What is your background on your computer mainscreen?
14. Do you wish on 11:11? Nope. I'm unfamiliar with this concept.
15. Good advice if you ever go camping? Air mattress, earplugs, and extra blankets.
16. Are you a bad influence? Negatory.
17. What color are your eyes? Hazel.
18. Would you rather have your name or your siblings' names? Mine. Definitely!!
19. Would you do anything for someone? For Sparky, yes. For Beast, almost.
20. Have you ever been called a bitch? It's a regular occurrence, unfortunately.
21. Fave. color? Blue.
22. Do you use smiley faces on the computer? Yes, but not to an extreme. I don't think.
23. What song is on? No musica, solo golf.
24. Are your grades good? They were, yes.
25. Do you ever think people hate you for filling these out? HATE me? WTF! If you don't want to read it, stop for heaven's sake!
26. Would you date anyone on your top friends? I'm married to one of 'em.
27. Does your best friend have a myspace? No.
28. Whose page did you visit last? On MySpace, probably Sparky's. In general...Bloglines, and from there several other people.
29. Last time you went out to lunch? I had brunch today with Beast, and I bought lunch on Friday and ate it in the cemetery across the street.
30. Do you watch the Gilmore Girls? Nope.
31. Have you ever enjoyed listening to Jack Johnson? He's ok. A little mellow for me, but ok.
32. Have you ever seen or enjoyed watching the O.C.? Neither.
33. Do you have one or more Britney Spears C.D.s? Not a one.
34. Which radio stations are your favorites? Jack.
35. Are you a Lost fanatic? No.
36. Still have pictures of your ex? I don't think I ever had pictures of my most recent exes.
37. Do you have a song by Ozzy Osbourne in your library? No, but I have several 'favorited' in Launchcast.
38. Alanis Morisette? Ditto.
39. Do you watch Family Guy regularly? Never.
40. King of the Hill? Ditto.
41. Do you read trashy romance novels often? VERY infrequently.
43. Do you sing obnoxiously in the car? Not obnoxiously, or at least not often obnoxiously. I do sing in the car, though.
44. Do you ever sing obnoxiously in the shower? I don't sing at all in the shower.
45. Have you ever watched a little kid's show? I used to watch them all the bloody time!
46. Have you ever pretended your crush was with you when they weren't? Yes.
47. Did you draw pictures for your first crush back in elementary? No, couldn't draw then any better than I do now!
48. Have you ever liked a girl/boy but didn't ask her/him out because you were afraid? Of course.
49. Have you ever written a poem or story about your life? Yes.
50. Have you ever spent over an hour thinking about nothing but a certain person? Yup.

#70

1. Do you own a polka dot shirt? No, I don't think so.
2. Do you think that you will ever be the first women president? ME? Not if I were the last woman on Earth!
3. How many showers have you taken today? None. Showered last night.
4. What do you think you will be doing at this time tomorrow? Playing the CSI game with Sparky. I promised. Or...actually, he'll probably have gone to bed (or rather "gone to bed" meaning sitting in his room listening to Green Day for the 4 billionth time). Maybe I'll be meming again.
5. What is the hottest thing about a guy? Sorta depends on the guy, don't you think?
6. Who do you want the next president to be? A Democrat.
7. What do you know about your religion? Actually, I know a lot about the early years of Christianity. And other stuff. I'm pretty much stuck in WASP-land, though. Don't ask me anything too deep about Hinduism, for instance.
8. How many new people have you met this year? I meet new people almost every day at work. No one memorable as yet, that I want to keep around as a friend.
9. What is the last number you used? For what? The last number I called? I called the pizza place for dinner.
10. What was the last candy you had? M&M's last night.
11. Do you drink soda? All the time.
12. Are you worried about your weight? I'm not sanguine about it....
13. What song would you want a guy to sing to you? I would prefer if Beast didn't sing to me, thanks.
14. What is your words per minute (how fast you type)? Used to be about 60 with good accuracy. I'm probably still close to that in speed, but MUCH less accurate (I made 3 typos in this last answer alone!).
15. What will you eat next? Breakfast.
16. When was the last time you baked brownies? Quite some time.
17. How many people know your birthday? Several.
18. Do you look tired today? Sugah, Ah always look tahred.
19. When was the last time you had a Now & Later? WTF?
20. Do you think Tom DeLonge is hot? Let me go look...No.
21. Name a friend & his/her favorite color. Jenny's is purple.
22. What was the last thing you ran for? My life.
23. Do you think you have no life? Oh, yeah, I have a life all right!
24. How many days until you get out of school or go back to school? N/A at present.
25. Take your age, multiply it by your favorite number, add it to the amount of letters in your first name, subtract it by how many speakers you have and multiply it by 3. What do you get? 2079.
26. Have you ever failed a final? Nope.
27. At what age do you think your hair will start turning gray? Jenny & Beast took turns pulling out the white hairs when I was about 21.
28. Name something that you have more than 28 of. Candles on my birthday cake.
29. Do you like peas? Fresh or frozen ones, yes. Otherwise...ick.
30. Have you ever woken up with a spider on you? Yes.
31. Do you drool in your sleep? Not very often; only when I have a really bad cold.
32. Have you ever peed yourself in your sleep at a friend's? Uh, no, don't think so.
33. Do you watch the Real World? I used to watch more or less regularly until Las Vegas.
34. Have you whined today? Actually, I don't think I have. Shocking!
35. Have you talked mean about anyone today? Yup. So shoot me.
36. Does your name start with the letter K? No K's anywhere in my name.
37. What does your soap smell like? Aloe...and Dial soap.
38. Do you believe in pre-marital sex? I believe it exists. I believe it's a personal choice, and I think it's generally the most sensible path to follow if possible.
39. Have you ever had a stalker? No, TG!!
40. Can you remember your last dream? Vaguely. I was at a conference/retreat, sharing a room with four other women. And it wasn't going well. ;-)
41. Have you ever popped a string on a guitar? Not that I'm aware of.
42. Do you leave food sitting up in your room? If there's food in my bedroom, I'm eating it.
43. Do you have a nose ring? Nope.
44. How many people did you talk to last time you were on the phone? Just one.
45. What is your reasoning for usually getting online? What a terrible sentence! I usually get online to blog.
46. How much money do you think you'll make when you get older? Over my lifetime, over $2,000,000. Which isn't that much, really.
47. Do you have trouble falling asleep? On occasion, yes.
48. Have you ever been struck by lightning? Nope. I've a healthy fear of lightning, but I'm not neurotic about it.
49. What is your sign? Scorp.
50. Have you ever thought a teacher was really hot? "Hot" was not a term I used, but I had crushes on teachers.

#71

What is your best friend's Mom's name? One's is Joan, one's is Christine, one I don't know.
Who was the hottest teacher you ever had? Oh for fuck's sake...
Have you ever made out in a movie theater? No. I'm sadly deprived.
What body part do you wash first? In the shower, hair. In the bath, face.
Do you have any peircings? Earlobes.
What's the strangest talent you have? I can sing the alphabet backwards.
Do you have an innie or an outtie? Innie.
What's your favorite flavored Pringles? I can't STAND Pringles!!
Have you ever been tied up? I have an older brother who used to torture me...does that count?
What was the last thing you ever got grounded for? My parents didn't go the grounding route.
Do you parallel park or drive around the block? I prefer not to, but I can do it, if there's not a lot of traffic.
Have you ever had two dates in one night? ...college was interesting that way...
How many times have you been cussed out? A few.
Which shoe do you put on first? Right.
How old are you? 44
Have you ever been to a gay bar? No. I haven't been to any bars in about three years, though, so don't get uptight.
Is there one thing all of your ex's have had in common? They are all exes. Otherwise...nothing. Oh, and they were male.
Did you french kiss before you were 16? Heh.
Have you ever been cow-tipping or snipe-hunting? No. I'm not gullible, or stupid.
Who is the last person you think about before you fall asleep? Beast.
Have you ever had a poem or a song written about you? Not exactly.
Have you ever found anything gross in your parent's bedroom? I wasn't really allowed in my parents' bedroom. And I never really searched it either.
What was your childhood nickname? Didn't have one.
When is the last time you played the air guitar? I'm not sure I ever have....
Have you ever peeked in the opposite sex's locker room? Of course. I've been IN it, for heaven's sake (it was empty).
What's the weirdest thing you have done while driving? Heh heh heh. But not that. We have friends who did that, and now have a lovely daughter.
Have you ever bitten your toenails? No clue. Probably not.
How do you normally eat your cookies? One bite at a time.
Name something you do when you're alone? Same sorts of things I do when I'm not alone.
How many drinks does it take before you get drunk? Not much.
Have you ever sniffed an animal's butt? Yes, to check for illness when Cinnamon was so sick.
How often do you clean out your ears? Every time I shower.
Do you scrunch or fold your toilet paper? Scrunch.
Do you have any strange phobias? Define "strange." No, my fears are all perfectly reasonable.
Have you ever stuck a foreign object up your nose? Only when prescribed!
What is the stupidest thing you've ever done at a bar? Had another drink.
Have you ever been dared to do something you totally regretted? I'm pretty capable of turning down dares. Don't think I've ever been talked into anything too stupid.
Have you ever called your bf/gf by another girl's/guy's name? I'm constantly calling Beast by my brother's name. Just recently one of my nephews did the same thing, so I no longer feel so freaked-out about it.
Have you ever played naked twister? No thanks.
Have you ever been drunk at work? No, though I have been pretty hungover at least once.
Have you ever found your gf/bf's sibling more attractive? Oh, yeah, a former boyfriend's brother was a big time "thing" of mine!
Do you want to bring sexy back? I'm still trying to figure out where everyone thinks it went!!

Labels: Miscellany, Surveys

It's all about me!!

"Take your name, Google it as “[Your name] is” with the quotation marks, and see what comes up. Cut/paste the fun phrases into a post, and then do it again with Google images and post that image, if you can without embarassing your grandma."

Just for fun, I used my actual name, but have replaced it with "Cat." in the following list:

The Cat is great for the beach...

Cat is not a member of any public groups.

...my girlfriend Cat is amazing...

Cat is in your extended network.

…Cat is having a rough day...

Cat is a genuine, smart, creative, funny and beautiful person who loves her music!

Cat is an awesome organizer…

Cat is not offering any recommendations at this time.

Cat is also a potter...

Labels: Internet, Names

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5 Things I Want My Kids to Know:

1. I will love you no matter what else happens.
2. You were wanted from the moment we knew you were on the way.
3. You are not the most important person in the whole world, but you are the most important star in our sky.
4. God loves you. God made you the way you are for a reason. Your job is to find the reason and do it.
5. You will do stupid things. The worst thing you can do is to keep doing stupid things without learning to change.

5 things you want to tell your child when they grow up:

1. Go with your gut. Trust but verify. Be willing to love, but don't be a doormat.
2. Do the right thing. If you don't know what that is, don't do anything until you pray it over. In other words, WTFWJD?
3. Yes, we know you need therapy. Think of it as entertainment for your middle- and old-age.
4. Some Lots of people are going to treat you like shit. You aren't. Try not to repay in kind. Remember, everyone you meet is carrying a heavy load. Don't add to it.
5. I love you almost as much as God does.

5 things you want to tell your children before you die:

1. It's okay to put me in a (good) nursing home, if I need medical care.
2. Hubris will bite you in the ass. And it will hurt.
3. Have FUN!
4. No matter what, you'll never be all alone.
5. Would it kill you to visit me at the cemetery in awhile?

The coolest person i ever knew

1. ...doesn't hold a candle to you!
2. ...put his pants on one leg at a time.
3. ...had days when he was a complete idiot.
4. ...was only cool because he was comfortable in his own skin.
5. ...hugged his mother every day when he left for school.

5 things you want your children to know this lifetime:

1. The joy in small things.
2. Great wealth, and great need.
3. How to achieve the big goals.
4. How to accept when things go badly.
5. Living as if this is your only chance to get it right.

5 people I’m tagging for this meme if, and only if, they would like to participate:

If you want it, you got it...go nuts!!

Labels: Advice, Kids, Life

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Yes or No?
Here's a few simple 'yes' or 'no' questions for ya. Of course you can always answer 'don't know' or 'none of your business'...lol

1. Are you a fun person?

Generally...when I'm not being a total pain in the ass.

2. Is Star Trek cool?

We used to watch it rather religiously, and I was involved in an early Internet fan site, but then life intervened in the person of a small baby who is now nearly 15.

3. Do you smoke?

Nope.

4. Do aliens exist?

Sure. Why not? Do I care? Nope.

5. Do you like your job?

In the main, yes.

6. Have you ever seen a ghost?

Nope. More likely to see an alien than a ghost, I think.

7. Is math fun?

Yes. Unless there's a grade involved, or, like, work.

8. Are dogs man's best friend?

Dunno about 'man', but I like 'em.

9. Do freaks really come out at night?

In my experience, we are surrounded by freaks, day and night.

10. Do you like to read?

I find it hard NOT to read!

Labels: Miscellany, Sunday memes

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Phonescape

How many landlines (telephones) do you have in your house? (In use, that is.) We only have one line in, but there are 5 phones attached to it.

If you have landlines, do you plan on keeping them in the near future? We are considering scaling back to the minimum plan once we find a reasonably-priced cell plan for the three of us.

Do you ever call long distance on your landline? Yes, because my cell service area bites.

Do you own a cell phone? Yes.

Do you consider your cell phone your main line or do you use it strictly for traveling and emergencies? The original plan is that it would be for emergencies, but I use it a lot more than that. I can't use it for traveling because of the plan I'm on.

What brand is your cell phone? What fun features does your cell phone have? It's an LG. It's got a tone of ringtones, none of which I used because it's always on vibrate/silent. I do use the alarm clock sometimes, and I play solitaire on it at odd times. It has a calendar and so forth, also web-access but I never use those things or any of the other bells & whistles.

Can you imagine your daily life without a cell phone? Sure.

Blast from the past...

Do you ever remember being on a party line? We never had one, but I did use one once, though I don't remember why or where. It was bizarre.

Do you remember when your phone was owned by the telephone company? I do. The reason I remember is because my dad hung up so hard one time (on a telemarketer) that he pulled the phone out of the wall. Remember when they were hard-wired.

Do you remember having a telephone number with a prefix that was part letters?
Ex. MU9-0000. No, but my sisters and brother grew up with that, so I know what our prefix was. They were cool, but awfully random (ours was Sunset).

Last question...Overall, do you think we're better off for having cell phones or not? They are wonderful for emergencies, but I'm not sure we need to be quite so dependent on them.

Labels: Communication, Sunday memes

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1. Booze :: Alcohol
2. Counter :: -Offer
3. Action :: Reaction
4. Trial :: Lawyer
5. Wheelchair :: Nursing Home
6. 1-800 :: Toll-Free
7. Chop :: ...Suey
8. Relatives :: Family
9. Bed sheets :: Linens
10. Funnel :: ...Cake

Labels: Sunday memes, Words

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Saturday Six

1. You go to a restaurant and order alcohol: based on past experience, how likely are you to be carded? (Are you of legal drinking age?)

I don't think I've been carded in a restaurant in years. I've been carded a couple of times at bars and stadiums. I'm 44.

2. You’re selecting a new physician and you learn that the doctor you are visiting is in his twenties: would you feel any less confident about his ability?

I hope not! However, I think I might be a little leery. Some of the very young doctors I've met have been really condescending, a trait I just can't tolerate. See ya.

3. One must be 35 years old or older to run for president. Based on arguments about experience, should the age be increased to 45? Why or why not?

I think 35 is about right. Maturity really has very little to do with age, in my experience. I have been dealing lately with a 61-year-old who behaves like a 15-year-old (in all the bad ways).

4. Take the quiz: What age do you act?

You Act Like You Are 32 Years Old

You are a thirtysomething at heart. You've had a taste of success and true love, but you want more! You're responsible, wise, and have enough experience to understand a lot of the world. You're at the point in your life where you understand yourself pretty well. You are figuring out what you want... and how to get it!

What Age Do You Act?

Three years ago, I was 30. I guess this is good?

5. When you were in high school, what age, in your opinion, qualified someone as being "old?"

27

Yes. Really.

6. Do you find yourself better relating to people older than you or younger than you? (Sorry, your same age group isn’t an option in this one!)

It used to be older, always. Now it's younger. Especially WAY younger. People my age have always annoyed the crap out of me.

Labels: Age, Saturday Memes

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~Creative Adventure X~
Fill in the blanks.

1. While on vacation in Europe I decided to visit an old landmark Inn at the top of the cliffs. The Inn was the place to stay for the rich and famous during the turn of the 20th century. As I rode along the winding road up to the top I noticed that it seemed rather deserted for such a well-known place.

2. Gathering my senses I continued to the Inn grounds and drove the long unkept driveway to the now abandoned building. Stepping out of my car I walked to the door and found that it was standing open. In fact, it didn't look as if it could close because of dampness and because the floors and frame were warped.

3. Entering the enormous lobby I walked to the desk and opened an old falling-apart guest register and as I was reading the list of guests who were part of the past of this once famous Inn I thought I heard something moving behind the long reception desk. When I looked, I found a mother cat and her 5 kittens in a warm-looking nest.

4. Leaving this lonely ghostly place with a smile on my face I thought to myself , "Glad someone's making use of the place!"

Labels: FitB, Saturday Memes

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Name That Tune

1. What was the first CD/LP that you ever purchased?

Uh...I think the first LP I bought for myself was a Shaun Cassidy album. The first record ever was Terry Jacks' "Seasons in the Sun" single. I still have the latter. The former was excised years ago!

The first CD I bought was Howard Jones' Dream into Action.

2. Are you still a fan of that group or artist?

Howard, yes. Shaun...not musically. OK, I haven't paid much attention to him for 25 years!

3. What was the latest CD/mp3's you've purchased?

I bought several CDs as gifts for Christmas. The last one I think I bought for myself was awhile ago...can't remember.

4. Is there an artist or band that you relate to more than any other?

U2.

5. What is your favorite song currently?

I really like "Grace Kelly" from Mika. It makes me laugh.

6. What band or artist do you think has had the most influence over the years?

On whom or what? Me? The universe? The Beatles were probably the biggest ever, before the market was totally fragmented. They pretty much affected me, I guess, too.

7. Is there a band or artist that you love, but is a "guilty pleasure"? If yes, who?

I don't feel guilty about listening to most anyone, but I probably shouldn't admit how much I like Ricky Martin or the old Backstreet Boys.... ;-)

8. Is there a band or artist that you hate, but most people seem to love?

Rush. And a lot of rap.

9. What is your favorite CD/LP of all time?

This is entirely dependent on the day. I can listen to Joan Osborne almost any time. Also John Mellencamp. Also Melissa Etheridge. Also Transglobal Underground. And others.

Labels: Music, Saturday Memes

From here:

#62

What are you wearing, in detail? Dark blue pajama top, yellow pajama bottoms with little sheep (OK, so I'm not a fashion plate at 11 pm on a Friday night...!)

Who's the sexiest person alive? Angelina Jolie. The woman just sort of exudes sex.

Who was the last person you talked to on MSN or AIM? Someone named Cat. who found me via another blog and Meebo'd me from mine.

Who was the last person you hung out with? Does hanging out tonight with Beast count?

Look outside, how's the weather outside? Fucking COLD! Not as bad as it was this morning, but the trade-off is that it's snowing now.

Are you jealous of anyone right now? Well...not exactly.

Name something great that happened today. I bought new jeans.

Do you regret doing something today? Yes.

When you think of the rainbow, what pops in your head? The double rainbow Sparky and I saw a few years ago.

Have you been happy recently? I'm glad Beast is home. Happy isn't a factor right now.

Do you like receiving balloons on your birthday? Don't think I ever have.

What was the last movie you watched? ...can't remember...

How's your heart lately? Physically, it's fine. Emotionally, it's not good.

The person you dislike gets killed by a train, how do you react? Guilty. What else is new?

Was today a good day? Better than most of the rest of the week.

Have you ever drank your soda from a straw? ...erk. Yes. Have I ever learned grammar? Yes.

What does your last text message say? No clue.

What is your heritage? American.

Are you someone's best friend? Yes.

What were you doing at [????] last night? After 10:30 or so I was asleep. Before that, I was online, then in the bathtub.

What are the two last calls on your phone? James and Beast.

Are you waiting for anything? Yes.

Do you like your life? As a whole, yes.

Who sits behind you in math? My calculating angel.

What song are you listening to? We're watching Def Comedy Jam...and the hamster is running a marathon on his (very squeaky) wheel.

Who does it remind you of? ...uh...? No one.

Has a friendship ended recently that you wish hadn't? Er...kinda. It was pretty much dead I think; I just put it out of its misery.

When you're home alone, do you still close the door when you shower? In the winter, yes, to keep the warm air in. Otherwise, no.

What annoys you the most? Stuff that's out of my control.

What kind of music do you like? I will listen to almost anything.

When was the last time you were disappointed? Monday

Do moochers annoy you? I don't hang around any moochers.

Is there anyone you regret ever meeting? Yes. Lots of people at work!

On the opposite sex, where do you like them to have piercings? No clue. Beast has none. I definitely would NOT want any mouth piercings.



#63

1. Do you have to really know someone to kiss them? Yes.

2. How long has it been since you last liked somebody? A nanosecond.

3. Who was the last person to compliment you? Beast, I think. Or Sparky. Sparky was way too excited about dinner tonight.

4. Does anything rhyme with your last name? Yes. {snort} Long, funny story there.

5. What is your favorite thing to order from Coldstone? Never been there, probably ice cream, though.

6. Is anything stuck in your head? Yes.

7. What's all you did today? Worked, shopped, cooked, blogged.

8. Do you often use the term "slut"? No.

9. Have you ever tried training a dog? I've trained two.

10. Who is the most physically attractive person on this planet? Let's just stick with Angelina since I've already mentioned her.

11. Do you regret anything you've done in the past 24 hours? Yes.

12. Did you talk to anybody random today? That's my job when at the Reference desk. I talked to two Mormon missionaries, actually. Is that random enough?

13. What will you be doing in 24 hours? Sleeping I hope.

14. Do you have HDTV? No.

16. Where did you get your favorite pair of sunglasses? I don't have sunglasses, per se.

17. What was the last thing you dressed up as for Halloween? A ghoul.

18. What is your current relationship status? Married.

19. Write a brief statement saying anything you want to an anonymous person: Bring your freakin' library card when you come to the library! Jeez!

21. Is anything currently frustrating you? Several things.

22. How do you deal with drama? In the short term, I get very caught up in it, but eventually I realize that I really don't want to do this and I walk away.

23. Are the best things in life free? Yes.

24. Are your parents proud of your recent behavior? I guess.

25. Would you ever have a threesome with your friend and their bf/gf? No.

26. Why do you like the person you like? Cuz he's likable, and he loves me.

27. Do you know all the colors in the rainbow? Yes, thanks to Roy G. Biv.

28. Are your shoes untied? I'm barefoot. The shoes that have laces are, though.

29. Who would you really like to become better friends with? My nephews.

30. Have you ever written a poem? Yes, but not for a long time.

31. Who did you get this survey from? The link I posted above.

32. Do you have a calendar in your room? Yes.

33. Could you go the rest of your life without smoking a cigarette? Yes, though once in awhile I think how nice it would be to have something like that to do when life is very stressful.

34. Do you personally know anybody who has more than five tattoos? Yes.

35. Do you prefer Jamba Juice or Starbucks? Neither: diet Dr. Pepper.

36. What is your fondest high school memory? Marching in the Rose Parade is on that list.

37. Do you have trouble believing in yourself? There are days, yes.

38. Describe the outfit you are wearing? Same one I was wearing before.

39. What is the most romantic thing you've done for someone? I can't think of anything right now. Very tired.

40. Is anybody jealous of you? Good Lord, I hope not.

41. Do you use the internet daily? Yes.

42. Could you imagine your life without your best friend? Yes, and it's cold and bleak.

43. Name something you dislike about the day you're having? I would really like to feel better.

44. Who was the last person to make you cry? My MIL

45. Do you like change? Sometimes.

46. What is your favorite snack? Iced sugar cookies.

47. Do your boyfriends/girlfriends usually meet your parents? In high school, yes. And Beast. Otherwise, no.

48. You need a new outfit, where do you go first? What kind of outfit? I'd probably hit Kohl's or Old Navy first.


#64

40. What's the time? 11:38 p.m.

39. Did you have a good day yesterday? Not particularly, but it wasn't absolutely awful either.

38. What makes you physically attracted to a man/woman? Their personality, although looks don't hurt either.

37. What did you last watch on TV? We're watching Craig Ferguson now (Def Comedy got a little too hardcore).

36. Do you like hardcore music? Probably not.

35. Is the sun shining? Somewhere, but it's night here.

34. How is your hair currently? Ready for bed.

33. If you got to pick your boyfriend's name, what would it be? Beast. Would it not be way cool to introduce someone as "Beast"??? :-)

32. What colour is the object you are sitting on? Brown.

31. What is the last thing that made you smile? Craig...joke about Bjorn Borg...lobsters.... Nevermind.

30. Where did you go out to eat last? Culver's.

29. Did you cry today? Actually, I don't think I did.

28. What did you eat today? Bagel w/ cream cheese, potato/bacon soup, grilled cheese, grilled chicken breast, scalloped potatoes and lots of soda.

27. What time did you get up this morning? 6:20 a.m.

26. Do you have a goal for the day? Going to sleep.

25. What jewelry are you wearing? Three rings.

24. Is anything making you mad right now? Nothing urgent.

23. Do you like orange or yellow more? Orange.

22. When was the last time you drank Starbucks? I don't drink coffee, but I was at Starbucks in November.

21. Have you ever been to a dinosaur museum? O'course.

20. Did you purchase anything today? Yes, quite a lot of stuff actually.

19. What is your cell phone service? Cingular.

18. Have you ever painted your nails with a marker? Yes, in junior high.

17. What is your favourite colour to wear? Blue or brown.

16. Where did you spend your birthday? I don't remember the most recent one.

15. Do you like waffles or french toast? Waffles.

14. What book are you reading? I've still got 5 going.

13. Do you sleep with socks? I usually at least start with sox.

12. What kind of milkshakes do you like? Vanilla or butterscotch malts (not shakes).

11. AIM or MSN? Meebo.

10. If you left the country, where would you go? Someplace WARM!

9. How many babies do you want? 1 of my own, but I do love playing with babies.

8. What are you listening to? Something about making seat-warmers. Obviously, I'm NOT in control of the remote!

7. Do you like diamonds? They're ok. I'm not really into expensive jewelry though.

6. Cats or dogs? I'm allergic to both. I prefer dogs, though.

5. Earrings or necklaces? Earrings.

4. What is your biggest pet peeve? Thoughtless people.

3. Have you had/do you have braces? Had 'em.

2. Do you like fall better than spring? Absolutely!

1. When are you going out next? Tomorrow sometime.



#65

1. Have you ever been to ???? Well, this is odd.... Kind of a critical part of the question missing there. Uh, have you ever been to Canada? Yes.

2. Do you know anyone there? Yes.

3. Paramore is rad. Don't you agree? No clue what this is about.

4. Is chorus your favorite class? It wasn't, no.

5. It's mine. What's yours, then? I liked most of my classes, except Math.

6. Do you know someone in the war overseas? Not currently, no.

7. Would you like me to pray for him/her? er....sure....?

8. Do you listen to quietdrive? I'm feeling really clueless...no.

9. Is this how the brave hearts die? I'm beginning to think so.

10. Do you subscribe to seventeen magazine? No, never did.

11. Although you're not even seventeen? No. Really.

12. Does your best friend have black hair? There is some black in there....

13. Are drive-in movie theaters overrated? Never been to one.

14. What color are your mother's eyes? Pale blue.

15. Do you have the same eye color as her? Nope.

16. Are you in love with the boy next door? ...uh, no!

17. Doesn't Amy Lee of Evanescence have a pretty voice? It's ok.

18. Do you have a wide vocabulary? Actually, yes, I actually do. ;-)
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19. Do you take advantage of it? Sometimes.

20. Where are you now? On the couch in the living room

21. Are you under the weather? A little.

22. Did you ever pretend to be married when you were little? I remember getting married a lot when I was little. The actually post-wedding life stuff never seemed as interesting.

23. Why are some girls so naive? Lack of life experience.

24. Are you one of those girls? To a certain extent, yes.

25. Do you listen to indie music? Some.

26. Are you listening to it now? No.

27. Have you ever used anything from www.whateverlife.com? No, and what's more I'm not even going to see what it is.

28. I have. They're rad. What are you doing this weekend? Lots of boring stuff.

29. Sounds like a plan. Are you in the United States of America? Last time I checked, yes.

30. Have you ever been to Washington, DC? Yes.


#66

Just so we know, what's your name? Cat.

What elementary school did you go to? M@dd0x

Do you like perfume? In moderate amounts, yes.

How old is your cell phone? 2-3 years.

Did you ever wear a bike helmet? Yes, but only as an adult. When I was a kid, there were no helmets.

If you had a little gray kitten, what would you name him? Grayman

Which is better: Nike Air Forces or Chuck Taylors? ...meh...

Christian Dior or Chanel? Could not possibly care less.

Are big sunglasses still gonna be in next year? See answer immediately previous to this one.

What color is your blanket? The one on my feet right now is green and white plaid.

Do you remember your first Barbie? Or action figure? Yes. My first dolls of this sort were Dawn Dolls, but I eventually got a Barbie.

What are the last 5 digits of your phone number? My babysitter's number, when I was ages 5-10, was 18814.

When you go to the hospital, do you loot the medical supplies? ...no...?

Have you ever lied and said the pop machine was broken when it wasn't? Why would I do that? No.

What's one thing you cannot take your eyes off of? Small children and babies.

If you measured your foot with a tape measure, how long would it be? Close to 12 inches.

Do you know anyone who has had the clap? The clap??? There's a word that's positively retro! And, not that I'm aware of, though I'd be one of the last to know, I think.

At Christmas, do you prefer a live or a fake tree? Fake.

Reach into your pocket. Tell me what you pull out. The only pocket I have right now is on my pajama top, and it's empty. Normally, if I have pockets in pants, I at least have chapstick.

What brand is your TV? Samsung.

Is there a laundry basket on the floor wherever you are: No.

What do you say when you answer the phone? Hello.

What color is your winter coat? Gray.

Do you ever just get into the car in the summer but not turn on the AC? Yes.

What's the worst place you ever got a sunburn? The backs of my knees and the bottoms of my feet.

Do you have any tattoos? What are they? Not likely.

If I told you I had a leprechaun in my pocket, what would you do? Suggest that you up your meds, if I knew you. If I didn't, I'd just agree and suggest you keep the leprechaun there and no I don't want to see it.

What's the worst movie you've ever seen? Snow Dogs was pretty awful. I'm not a fan of the most recent batch of Star Wars movies either; Hayden Christenson either can't act or wasn't given anything, script-wise, with which to work.

What do you do to get rid of hiccups? Drink a full glass of water while holding my breath.

Can you still be cool and say WASSSSSSSUP? If it's done ironically, anything can be cool. Not that I care about 'cool' anymore.

What would you do if someone cheated you out of $5? "Cheated" how? As in "stole"? I'd ask for it back. If it was a game or something, I'd chalk it up to experience. But for $5, I wouldn't exactly kill myself either way.

If you were king/queen, would you wear a crown? No. They're heavy and a bit of overkill on a regular day-to-day basis, yes?

Do you prefer a french manicure? Or do you like color on your nails? Hah! If you could see my fingernails now...I've never had a French manicure, and I'm not likely to get one. I only like color on my nails when they are looking nice. They are decidedly NOT looking nice now.

Look at your right hand. Are there any identifying features? Aside from those ratty nails? And the ring? I'm starting to get age spots, the darkest one is a little freckle about an inch below my index finger knuckle.

When you go to Chipotle, what do you get? Never been there; we live in the boonies.

What's your favorite scent from Bath and Body Works? Depends. I'm not heavily into strong florals or fruit, however.

Who scared you the most on Sesame Street? No one. By the time Sesame Street came along, I was too old to be scared of 'monsters' like that.

What's the grossest thing you have ever witnessed firsthand? I have a child; there've been a few (hah) gross things. Possibly the worst was seeing inside his chin when he wacked it open at age 4. The things that turn my stomach though tend not to be visual (except in movies). Fat Frank's odor makes me nauseous. The sound of an adult hitting a child makes my skin crawl.
Oh, wait: child pornography--not that I've examined it in depth--makes me physically ill.

What's your favorite college basketball team? Me no likey bassetbawl.

Do you ever watch Dirty Jobs on Discovery Channel? I *heart* Mike Rove.

What's the shittiest car you've ever been in? 1970s Chevy Monza, circ 1987. Or possibly my high school boyfriend's Honda Civic, which was about the size of my sofa.

Have you ever accidently broken out someone's window? No.

What's the first thing you do immediately after getting out of the shower? Spray it with Clean Shower and close the curtain.

If your bro/sis had a gf/bf and you didn't like them, what would you do? Keep my mouth shut.

What's the best cheesecake you've ever had? Cheesecake with fresh fruit. I'm not really that hard to please, but it has to be smooth cheesecake, no graininess.

Are people who make MySpaces for their babies dumb? ...didn't know this was a trend, but...yeah.

Respond to this: HEY FUCK YOU! [long pause filled with lots of eye contact] "Excuse me?"

What kind of vacuum cleaner do you have? I think it's a Eureka.

Do you ever go by the airport to see the planes take off? Heh. No. I dated someone who did, though.

What's the grossest food someone ever conned you into eating? Some of those Harry Potter jelly beans are quite foul.

What's the best haunted house you've been to? The ones I was 'haunting' in the early 90s. Beast and I volunteered with a friend to haunt the Jaycees fundraiser. It was fun.

Do you like barbecue? Not overly much, no.

Do you like your best friend's bf/gf? Excluding Beast from this, by the way. ;-) No, I don't.

Did you ever believe in a lucky rabbit's foot? Not really. I used to have a green one--WTF? I always think of the comedian I heard (can't remember who) say, "Lucky rabbit's feet sure weren't lucky for the rabbit, were they?"

Has a bird ever crapped on you? Yup, but I think this is why I don't like large flocks of birds swirling around.

Who's the most annoying person you can think of on the face of this Earth? Wow! Uh, there's a lot of competition, but as a group I would say papparazzi.

Do your chain hang low? WTF?

When you drink, do you smoke? I never smoke.

If you found a hair in your food, would you let it go or complain? I'd let it go, but I'm not sure I'd keep eating, either.

Have you ever ridden a lowrider bike? No.

What would you do if you found out someone in your family was gay? My family is pretty big, so it would be shocking if someone didn't turn up. I don't care at all. Whatever.

Have you ever been with someone who carries a 2-Liter wherever they go? No.

Do you like salty or buttery popcorn? Or both? Both.

What color is the rug in your bathroom? Dark blue.

Turn on the TV. What channel is on? No clue; Sparky's on the GameCube so I can't check. OK, technically, that means the set is tuned to channel 3, I think.

Do you keep on top of the weather? No, that's why I keep Beast around. ;-)

Do you know anyone who was born with a tail? Not that I'm aware of, no.

Have you ever seen a dust bunny? Yes, a few.

Have you ever bitten your tongue so hard it bled? Yup.

What's the longest amount of time you ever spent on the phone with someone? Maybe three hours...?

Has anyone ever written you a love poem? If so, I've blanked it out.

Ask your parents if they remember the first time they met each other: They did: it was a blind date.

What's your favorite cereal? Fruit Loops or Golden Grahams.

Have you ever owned a fur coat? Nope. I see no point in one. It's just not cold enough, and I'm not outside enough to make sense. If I worked outside in northern Canada or Siberia or Greenland, I would prefer one though. They are really warm!

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Pay It Forward

[01] Have you ever been anywhere in your pajamas?

To the hospital once...maybe home again, too. Otherwise, I may have headed out in pajama bottoms a couple of times, but I certainly don't make a habit of it.

[02] If you dropped your contact lens on the ground, would you put it back in?

If I dropped my contact lens...I would be someone else. And no.

[03] What movies' soundtrack do you love?

Fiddler on the Roof, Paint Your Wagon, My Fair Lady, St. Elmo's Fire, Purple Rain.

[04] What was your last big purchase?

Most recent? Floors.

[05] What sort of plans do you have for this weekend?

A lot of not-very-exciting. Yay!

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Appetizer
How many times per day do you usually laugh?

I laugh a lot, but probably less than I think. I crack myself up inside my head a lot though.

Soup
What do your sunglasses look like?

They look just like my regular glasses...wait, they are (my sunglasses are clip-ons that came with the frames).

Salad
You win a free trip to anywhere on your continent, but you have to travel by train. Where do you go?

Denver...no, wait; over the Rockies. Actually, right now: New Mexico!!

Main Course
Name one thing you consider a great quality about living in your town/city.

It's small enough to feel really homey, but not so small as to be stifling.

Dessert
If the sky could be another color, what color do you think would look best?

I like blue. The sky around here has been gray/white all week. Blue is another color for me!!

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The Windfall Edition

1. If you were to get a unexpected windfall, what is your first thought on what to do with the money? Were you practical or not?!

Split it between the bank and church. That's about as practical as it gets for us.

2. You have $1000 to spend on yourself. What do you buy? With $5000?

For $1000, I'd buy a cheap plane ticket and hotel room for a weekend somewhere warm. For $5000, I'd plan a cruise.

3. You have $1000 to spend on something for your home. What do you buy? With $5000?

Proper drapes for the living/dining room for $1000. With $5000 I'd spring for a hot tub.

4. You have your windfall and you realize your car is older than you. So what do you buy?

If my car is older than me, then it's a 'classic' and if it's still functional then it's a freakin' miracle! I'd probably buy a Prius for getting around, but I'd need substantially more than $5000 for it!

5. You decide to buy some books with your windfall at Amazon. What 5 books would you get?

These are the first 5 books that came up on my wishlist: Maus, Maus II, Shoah: The Complete Text of the Acclaimed Holocaust Film, the liberator (it's supposed to be all small letters), and The Travel Book: A Journey Through Every Country in the World. Interesting list...three Holocaust things, a religion thing, and a travel book.

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