Sunday, February 28, 2010

I don't believe in God but I pray for you.

remember, I don't name these things....
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Would you ever want to serve in Iraq?
Not in the military.

Do you watch true life? if so, what's your favorite episode?
I participate in true life. Unless you mean something called True Life on TV, in which case, I have no idea what you're talking about.

Have you ever heard of Sufjan Stevens?
Yeah. I don't get why he's so popular, but he sure as hell is around here.

Do you own a pair of blue converse?
No. Thinking about getting some Chucks, but haven't yet.

Do you eat cinnamon waffles a lot?
No. Maybe once a year, I remember to throw in some cinnamon.

When did you last go to Outback Steakhouse?
Over a year. Did you see Postsecret today?

If offered (and it was free), would you go to Antarctica?
Hell no. I can see ice and penguins here!

Do you love penguins or what?
I do. They remind me of one of my best friends.

What is your middle name?
...and that reminds me of one of my best high school friends...

Do you know anyone with a really weird name? if so, what is it?
I've known some people with odd names, yes. After awhile, they no longer seem so odd.

Are the majority of the hangers in your closet plastic or metal?
Metal, unfortunately.

Where do you keep all of your jewelry?
On my earring tree, necklace hanger, and jewelry box.

Do you wear tripp pants? why/why not?
No clue what they are, so I guess I don't. Now that I've Googled them, HELL NO.

If you could play any instrument, which would it be?
I would love to get back to piano. Also, bagpipes.

Do you hope that tomorrow's like today?
It won't be: Sparky will be at school, I'll be running errands, and Beast will be on the road.

Do you thrive on confrontation?
Oooh, no. Don't like those. On the other hand, sometimes you just have to face things.

Isn't it annoying when girls are constantly hitting on your boyfriend?
I don't have a boyfriend, but it only makes me sorta laugh when girls (or even women) hit on Beast.

Ever tried Halls fruit breezers?
Uh, no? Don't remember.

Do you know what isight is?
No. Off to Google this...ok, and so?

Which magazine's the best: Time, Star, OK!, People, National Geographic, Cosmo, or Vogue?
Of those, Time or Nat Geo by default. Duh.

Is your mom into photography?
Not so much.

What does this mean: wherever you go, there you are?
Pretty obvious to me. No?

Do you hate it when people call others "nazis" because they correct grammar or order people around?
It's a little annoying, yeah.

Ever watched an episode of Lost?
No. Hope I can avoid the whole thing.

Do crime shows scare you?
Not the dramas. Some of the true crime ones do.

What is the weirdest question you've ever been asked?
I work in a public library. It don't get weirder than that on a daily basis.

Would you rather your lover have no hair at all or be a sasquatch?
I would prefer a happy medium, with more hair being the default.

What would you do if a boy came up to you and said, "right birds can fly so high, and they can shit on your head. yeah they can almost fly into your eye, and make you feel so scared. but when you look at them, and you see that they are beautiful. that's how i feel about you" ?
"9-1-1, can you come for a psych pick-up."

Why do people put spaces between words and punctuation (hey . how are you ?)?
I suspect that part of this is retardo computer programs. Nothing about the way people write surprises me much, though.

Did you know that it's really offensive when you say "that's so gay" about something that you don't like?
I never say this. Because, yeah, it's offensive.

Is Joel Madden attractive?
Who? Google says...no, though he's not hideous.

What's a word that begins with the first letter of your bf/gf/crush's name?
If I use "husband", then 'Breakdance'.

Have you ever heard a song mash-up? Did you like it?
Some are good, some suck.

If you had to choose between being a garden gnome or a gargoyle, which would you be?
Gargoyle, no contest.

Do you know the original Hunchback of Notre Dame story?
I have not read the original novel, no.

Are you pretty much a junkie?
I'm a bit of a computer junkie. And a sugar junkie.

Do you actually read the featured blogs on Xanga?
Does Xanga actually still exist?? Haven't been there for years and years, and anyway I never knew about Featured Blogs there anyway.

Do you care to share your thoughts on Twitter?
I haven't used my account in a couple of months. It was sorta lame.

Have you ever gone walking around looking for flowers?
Yes. Yes, I have.

How was the last party you went to?
Good. Loud. Fun.

Do you ever babysit? Are the kids wild?
Not very often anymore. Kids are kids.

Have you seen the movie, Forgetting Sarah Marshall? Did you like it?
Never saw it.

What's the last thing you spent money on?
Diet Dr. Pepper. Just remembered, too: it's still in my bag.

Have you ever caught a tadpole?
I think I have done, when I was a kid. I used to kind of like doing this sort of thing: tadpoles, crickets, worms, caterpillars....

Do you know the difference between a joint and a blunt?
Yes. Blunts crack me up: like you're kidding ANYone!

What kind of dog would you get if you could choose any breed?
One from a shelter, preferably a hypoallergice one.

Would you ever move to a different country then your own?
Sure, within strict parameters.

Have you ever made a music playlist?
Yup. I used to do this all the time when I did weekly (or more often) radio shows.

Bold
Do you do it for tha hood?
The previous person's answer goes for me too: "The fuck?"

What does most of your money go towards?
Mortgage, food, gas....the usual.

Do you like to decorate?
Within very strict parameters. (seems to be a theme)

What are your bedroom colors?
Sea blue and sand.

Have you ever done anything sexual in exchange for something?
Not...exactly.

How long is your longest relationship?
I've been married 23+ years. Other than that, it would be my siblings' relationships with me.

Can you name all the people you've been with?
...sigh...
I'm just going to go with an eyeroll and a yes.

How often do you listen to rap?
Not as much as I listen to other music.

Patrick's Place

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Sunday 7

[From this list, n]ame the seven mistakes that would most turn you off from hiring a new employee.
  1. Arriving late
  2. Play zombie (as in extreme nervousness or lack of enthusiasm)
  3. No smoking, no gum, no drinking
  4. Talk, Talk, Talk (as in talking too much)
  5. Not asking questions - and asking too many
  6. Bad-mouth anyone
  7. Asking about compensation and /or benefits too soon

Career

We all know what the answer should be, right?
You Are a Rock Star
Even if you can't play a single instrument, you're a total rebel and creative type.

You couldn't imagine yourself with a corporate job, and you couldn't imagine having a boss.

You are expressive, original, and often times a bit moody. You are very real about who you are and what you're feeling.

You tend to get in trouble a lot. You have a total bad girl or bad boy attitude, and you just always seem to be landing in hot water!
So, yeah:
NO!

Sunday Stealing

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Harriet's Choice: The Disney Meme

1. Which non-Disney Princess Disney Film is your favorite?
a) I don't 'do' princess films. b) I have absolutely NO FUCKING CLUE what this question means. c) Thank God.
2. Which Disney film makes you cry the most?
The Lion King
3. Which Disney film makes you the happiest?
Virtually any that are over.
4. Which Disney film has the best music?
The Lion King
5. Which Disney film has the best love story?
None of them. They are all fubar.
6. Who is your favorite Disney Princess?
See question #1. Having had a short-term 'princess' experience, I no longer have any interest in actually being/watching/dealing with princess crap.
7. Who is your favorite Disney Prince?
See previous question. Also, they are all fubar.
8. Who is your favorite Disney animal sidekick?
Zazu
9. Who is your favorite Disney main character animal?
Simba, but only because Mufasa and Sarabi aren't main characters.
10. Who is your favorite villain?
"Favorite villain" is not a phrase I'm comfortable with.
11. What is your favorite Disney song?
Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo
12. What is your favorite Disney villian song?
Be Prepared
13. What is your favorite Disney animal song?
It's kind of a toss-up between I Just Can't Wait to be King and Hakuna Matata.
14. What is your favorite Disney Princess song?
As I said before: Not A Fan.
15. What is your favorite Disney Prince song?
See #14. And other previous answers of this ilk.
16. What is your favorite Disney Prince/Princess duet song?
AAAAAAARGHHHHHHH!!
17. What is your favorite Disney love song?
I can't think of one. I even checked IMDB and couldn't find anything. Disney relationships are so fucked-up that I don't like their view of "love" anyway.
If it's not immediately obvious, I'm not really into Disney, especially now that I have no small children in the house.

Unconscious Mutterings

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  1. Harm :: Foul
  2. If :: Then
  3. On my own :: Alone
  4. She said :: He said
  5. Illegal :: Illicit
  6. Broke :: Poor
  7. It’s a :: ...girl!
  8. Chatting :: IMing
  9. Cottege :: Poor spelling
  10. Podcast :: Lecture

Saturday, February 27, 2010

Tea

You Are Measured
You believe in moderation, and you're pretty good at practicing it too. You avoid all extremes.

You try to live a sustainable life. You believe in conserving both your energy and your resources.

You're the type of person who puts a pot of tea on when you need some energy. You don't depend on it, but it gives you a boost.

Your signature tea: green tea - any and all kinds
I believe in moderation, but I certainly don't practice it all the time. And green tea is not really my favorite.

Patrick's Place

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Saturday Six

1. Someone posts a question on a website’s message board asking a simple question that could easily be answered with a Google search: does that bother you? Do you tell them to look it up, or would you just provide the answer?
I'd just answer it. It's my job. However, I have to say that if it's a message board that I frequent and this person does it all the time, I would stop doing the answering after awhile. As a librarian, I always cite my sources, so if Doofus doesn't get it when I answer "The Dow closed at #### yesterday according to Google" after a couple of times, it's his loss.
2. A co-worker in the cubicle next to you clips his fingernails regularly. Would this annoy you enough to make you complain?
I'm afraid I'd be the offender here. I have horribly frangible nails and I'm always breaking them and having to snip off the snags. Other people doing the same thing doesn't/wouldn't bother me in the least.
3. You’re in line at a checkout counter when the person being waited on is delaying things because they won’t stop talking on her cell phone. Would this bother you? Would you say something about it?
How long? I mean, a minute is one thing; five minutes is another. I'd be more likely to ask the employee if s/he could handle my purchases quickly until the other customer was ready to deal with his stuff.
4. At work, you go to the coffee area and see that the person before you has left a minor spill of coffee and sweetener. Would it bother you enough that you’d clean it up, or just leave it for someone else?
I'd probably clean it up, if it were still wet and there are paper towels handy. I have given up cleaning the microwave at work, which is ok since the new director seems to be quite keen to do stuff like that. Odd, but {shrug} whatever.
5. A co-worker’s cell phone keeps ringing every few minutes while they’re away from their desk. The ringtone is particularly annoying. If you knew they wouldn’t be back for an hour or more, would you be annoyed enough to turn the cell phone off?
I might shove it in a drawer. More likely, I'd put on my noise-suppressing headphones and rock out to jango.com as is my wont. I'm pretty sure nothing could be more annoying than my son's ringtone, which is an extended belch. [Why, yes, he IS a teenager! Why do you ask?]
6. Someone you know regularly returns a, “Hello, how are you?” with a simple, “Fine” and no effort to ask how you are. Would this bother you enough to make you stop asking them if you knew they’d never return the courtesy?
I'm kind of laughing because we get into these 'battles' at work of circular "How are you?" conversations. "Wait, I already asked you that, didn't I?" {head smack} It might take me forever to notice this occurring, but once I did then yes, I would stop asking. But I also don't care that much since I work with people who don't pay attention to the answers anyway; I include myself in that assessment. Maybe it's a hazard of working with the public: I ask that question, and get asked--dozens of times a day.

Saturday 9

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Should I Stay or Should I Go

1. Have you ever been on a date and you had to tell the person to just go away?
Not exactly. I've been on a few dates where, midway through, I wondered why I was there.
2. Do you wish you were someplace else right now? If yes, where?
Actually, I'm good. I'm under a blanket on the sofa, the only one in the house awake so far, and I have my to-do list ready for the day. Now, doing the things on the list...that's the problem. But right this very second, things are pretty good.
3. Do you have any pet peeves?
A few. Who doesn't? One of mine is people being irresponsible and/or intentionally stupid.
4. Tell us about a guilty pleasure of yours.
Iced sugar cookies. Seriously, I think there's heroin in them--I can't not eat them.
5. If you could change places and become a celebrity, who would you'd like to be?
Basically, anyone who is currently dead. I have no interest in being a celeb.
6. What do you consider your biggest talent?
Cutting to the chase.
7. Do you have a favorite actor/actress that is not a big star, yet they are your favorite?
Nope. I don't see enough movies or pay attention to the bit characters in TV shows for this. Sorry.
8. Name your five favorite rock bands of all time.
Today's list: U2, The Eagles, INXS, Queen, The Housemartins. I eliminated stand-alone performers (Melissa Etheridge, Billy Joel, etc.) from the list, which makes it very much harder. I'm apparently less of a "band chick" than a "performer chick." And I'm really really bummed that my list doesn't include any women.
9. If you were to start a new relationship (for whatever reason), how much of your sexual history would you share? Would you resort to lying?
Listen, I've been married for 23+ years. What else needs to be said? If I had to start a new relationship, I'd certainly not get involved at this point in my life with someone I had to lie to!

Friday, February 26, 2010

Friday Five

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1) What's your favorite magazine?
EW. Though I'm a bit disappointed in some of the recent changes that dumb it down, and I'm REALLLY REALLLLY TIRRRED of all the articles about "Lost." Thank God the show is over!
2) What book are you currently reading?
Reason, Faith, & Revolution : Reflections on the God Debate, by Terry Eagleton, and Book of the Dead by Patricia Cornwell (on CD).
3) What's the worst book you ever read?
There've been so many, but I don't feel the slightest compunction in quitting if I'm not into a book. I was not a fan of Moby Dick, or Madame Bovary, or Cry the Beloved Country, to name some 'classics.'
4) What makes a book perfect for you?
Realistic characterizations, clear descriptions of the world in which the characters live, steady plotting. Yes, I expect the moon.
5) If you could buy any book right now, which one would it be?
I think I might buy the Eagleton book so I can write in it. There are some really good quotes in it, and some points I'd like to remember for later.

Smiley

You Have Your Ideas to Smile About
The thing that makes you happiest is your own little inner world. You always have a new thought that delights you.

All you need in this life is your imagination.
You can never be too bored or too depressed.

People make [sic] think you are a bit of a flake or that you have your head in the clouds.

They truly don't understand what makes you tick and why you're smiling. If people could read your mind, they would be truly amazed!
Huh. Yup.

Friday 5

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Comparisons

1. What’s something you do more quickly than most people?
Most things: shelve books, clean, read, walk....
2. What’s something you do more carelessly than most people?
Clean, shop, cook, talk....
3. What’s something you do more slowly than most people?
All the stupid errands around the house that I hate. Also, take baths--I take long, long baths.
4. What’s something you do more carefully than most people?
Write (physically, with a pen), crosswords, balance the checkbook....
5. In what contexts are you more patient than most people?
I'm more patient with children and older people, with those who are friendly, with my family and friends, and when I'm relaxed.

The Dating Profile Meme

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Good Vibrations
This is a bit different than an "answer this question" meme. Either you have used sites such as Match.com or Yahoo Personals or you’ve read them. Weekly, we scour those on-line dating sites to respond either a person's profile or often their headlines as most of us would really like to do.

1. I try to be natural, positive and optimistic, never give up and always look into the future with hope and good vibration.
Hi, Brian. How's things by you? Glad you're trying to get your life together, but really, couldn't the rest of the Beach Boys introduce you to some women?
2. Good sense of fine humor. - Inspiring character. - Creative bent of mind. - Fun to be with. - Good dresser and great dancer. - Confident. - Love the finer things of life. - Caring.
That first sentence worries me; what is "fine humor" precisely? And why, why, include "confident"? And "caring" is last?? Wow. Although I'm vaguely intrigued...for the first time.
3. I'm not looking at the current time, just enjoying the site and people.
So how are you managing to enjoy the site and people without looking?? Is your computer Braille?
4. Growing old is compulsory, growing up is optional.
And you've done one, but not the other. I'll let you guess which one is which. Bye.
5. I believe that I am drug and disease free (and so I expect the same).
You believe? Well, I believe I am unlikely to die of a heart attack tomorrow, but gee, things do happen sometimes. You are a freakin' creepazoid.
6. I am but a simple person with a simple needs. I am looking for somebody whom I can get along with and anybody who will accept me simply the way I am.
Obviously, you have misplaced the location of all those "simple/simply" words. The last bit should probably read "...accept me the way I am: simple."
7. Love is when you feel like you are on a cloud and floating !!!!
No, that's pot. Or sometimes acid.
8. Well I am not perfect, which of us are?
Just to prove it, you show that you have only a faint grasp of punctuation and grammar. At this point in my life, I don't need to be reminded of how imperfect the world is; I'm aware of that.
9. I like to go out (but its not the be all or end all) as long as I can have a drink.
{chuckle} So I'm the designated driver? OK, then. As long as the rules are clear.
10. Hi im nice normal easy going, who enjoys the odd battle of witts!
This will be like fighting a wheelchair-bound 90-year old with a broadsword and crossbow: completely one-sided. You may be everything in the first sentence, but there's no way I want to discuss battles with anyone on a dating website.

Deserted

You Are Thoughtful and Happy
You have an optimistic outlook. When troubles come your way, you try to see how you will grow and learn from them.

You feel like you can't depend on anyone but yourself in this world. You feel quite alone sometimes.

You feel exhausted about your past and those you have loved. It's been a long, hard road.

You succeed by tapping into your reserves. You have
an extraordinary amount of energy and endurance.
Weird. Even though a lot of this is italicized, it doesn't fit as well as it looks like it does.

Cinn's Friday 5

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I crave my morning oj.

[01] When do you first remember using a computer?
I took a BASIC programming class my sophomore year in high school, which would be winter/spring 1980.
[02] Are you a mac or a pc? Laptop or desktop?
Always PC, and I have a very nice laptop at home. At work, it's a desktop PC.
[03] How often do you watch porn on your computer?
Uhm, never? Not intentionally, anyway. It's kind of a non-issue for me, honestly.
[04] On a scale of one to ten, ten being most, how attached are you to your computer?
I'm about 9.451
[05] What is your opinion of people that use laptops in public places?
I work in a public library, and see people do this everyday. Whatever. Doesn't bother me at all. Should it??

Friday Fill-Ins

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1. A cup of tea went very well with lunch today.
2.
Signs of disorganization makes a place feel like home.
3. Everything has its beauty
thought I'm still searching for it in some cases. Like, oh, say, mosquitoes.
4.
Have you ever met anyone who doesn't love the taste of strawberries?
5. Art makes me
happy (when I 'get' it).
6. LOL I just noticed I forgot
to send Beast that email I need him to deal with. Oh well.
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to
vegging out in front of the Olympics, tomorrow my plans include a meeting, a couple of hours at work, and some chores at home, and Sunday, I want to see Olivia and chill out!

Mulling

You Should Not Have a Mullet
Unless you're being truly ironic, you should shy away from having a mullet. A mullet is so not you.

You are
modern, trendy (vaguely), and sophisticated. You can't remember the last time you chugged a cheap beer.

You don't have a redneck bone in your body, and you probably don't even know a Billy Ray Cyrus song.

That being said, having a mullet would be the perfect Halloween costume for you. You would make a hilarious hillbilly.
So, yeah, I guess if you're a Southerner, you're an Mullet-wearin' fool. I actually have Redneck tendencies, and I can actually sing a Billy Ray Cyrus song (unfortunately), and I'm about as far from sophisticated as you can probably get.

Thursday Thunks

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This week we will answer some crazy questions brought to you by Berleen, the color of your keyboard, and the number 4579.

1. Who is the craziest person in your family?
In my household, it's probably a toss-up, but there is a teenager living here, so he wins by default (if only barely). If we're talking about extended family, it's definitely Jan; he's a pain-in-the-ass and mental.
2. If you could make turtle shells any color you wanted, what color would turtles be?
Let's just stick with green. I'm good with the colors nature has chosen most of the time.
3. How fast do hotcakes sell?
If they are fresh, so fast you can't even see 'em go! I love hotcakes....mmmm.
4. Can cannibals be arrested for being under the influence of alcohol if they have eaten someone who was drunk?
Depends on local laws, I think. However, I would think in the U.S. they'd be arrested for cannibalism as the primary charge.
5. If I had my legs amputated, would I have to change my height and weight on my driver's license?
Oh.My.God. !! I never thought of this! ROFLMAO. Probably.
6. Where do people in Hell tell other people to go?
Schenectady. Or maybe Peoria.
7. Do you make stupid little baby noises when talking to your pets?
Yup. Sometimes. When I'm not yelling at him to STFU.
8. Is the light on in the room?
The overhead light is on, and both Beast and I have lamps on.
9. Did the voice tell you that the light is on in the room?
...uh...? Voice? I don't hear voices that tell me things like this. I used my eyes to see what lights are on.
10. If you were to name an alcoholic drink, what would it be called?
"Mine."

Tuesday, February 23, 2010

Fruity

You Should Smell Like a Cherry
You are not as you seem. Most people think that you're sweeter and more innocent than you actually are.

In truth, you are a total wild child. You just keep it all on the down low for appearance's sake.

You are happiest when you're plotting and scheming a bit. You can't help it, you have a devious mind!

You are good at charming people and getting what you want. You are naturally popular, and people just always seem to love you.
{{insert multiple guffaws here}}

And, it's not particularly accurate either.

Patrick's Place

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Monday's Morals

Your friends have a teenage daughter who has been invited to a party hosted at your neighbor’s home. You discover that the neighbors will be out of town when the party is happening. Would you tell your friends about it? Why or why not?
I have a horrible propensity for stumbling into the middle of something like this and letting the cat out of the bag before I knew anything about the cat or the bag, so I probably would tell my friends, but inadvertently.

However, even if that didn't happen, I absolutely would tell them. I live in a small town, and I know at least by sight most of the teens in my son's school and a good proportion of those in the other public high school in town. Part of being a friend and a parent is looking out for one another. I'm also a semi-public figure so (some of) the kids would know me by sight as That One Librarian. I'm pretty regular about settling them down at work, too.

Another way of handling this, though, is to talk to the daughter and make her aware that I'm aware of the situation. Frankly, as a neighbor, I wouldn't want an unsupervised teenage party going on next door/down the block from me anyway!

I'm kind of laughing at myself because this whole thing makes me feel somewhat hypocritical; the one time I had a party while my parents were out of town, we just sat around watching TV. My teen years were so freakin' daring!!

Monday, February 22, 2010

Curious as a Cat

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1) Who is the person you have loved for the longest?
Of those still living, it pretty much has to be my sisters and brother, no?
2) What gets in your way the most?
Myself.
3) What is your most bittersweet memory?
Oh, dear. So many. It almost has to be holding Nathanael while looking at Katherine's pallor.
4) 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
Yay, tomatoes on a vine. {shudder} I'm not so much a fan. OK, I really can't stand the smell of tomato vines or fresh tomatoes, and I don't really like the taste of tomatoes either.

Nudity

You Are Skinny Dipping
You are a fairly conservative, down to earth person. You aren't known for making trouble.

That being said, you can be a little mischievous at times. You have a bit of a wild streak!

You have probably been accused of being a flirt or a tease - and you're guilty as charged.

You are naturally quite playful and coy. You're mostly sugar, but you're also a little spice.
Fixed the thing that makes blockquotes always italicize, so you can now SEE the itals. gah

And also, more to the pertinent point: no. I don't think I'll be skinny-dipping in this lifetime.

Manic Monday

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If you could invite any five people to your birthday party, who would they be? Jenny, Amy, Kelly, and Beth.

What birthday has been your favorite so far? What about it made it special? Sixteen was pretty good. So was 21. I don't remember too many others.

What one thing are you craving today? I can't think of anything beyond the usual sugar and carbs. Oh, wait--I've been craving beef stroganoff for a week or so. Finally got all the ingredients together so we'll be having that tonight.

Sunday, February 21, 2010

Chinese, just as accurate as Western

You Are the Rabbit
Like a rabbit, you are quick on your feet and fast to act. You don't procrastinate or dilly-dally.

You are ambitious, and likely very lucky when it comes to money. You know how to work hard when the time is right.

You are conservative in your decisions and actions. You want to protect and defend what's yours.

You are a kind and polite person. You make sure not to step on any toes, and if someone is mad, you get out of his or her way.
OK, now that I've stopped laughing...
...no.

Unconscious Mutterings

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  1. Teeth :: Fangs (Vampire Saturation has been achieved)
  2. Sweeten :: ...the pot
  3. Demons :: Evil
  4. Pizza :: P@ulee's
  5. Protector :: Pocket
  6. Smooth :: ...Criminal
  7. Coat :: Winter
  8. Pebbles :: Stones
  9. Pregnant :: Expecting
  10. Sing :: Church (ok, it's Sunday and I'm debating my attendance this morning)

Saturday, February 20, 2010

Sunday Stealing

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The Clown's Meme 2

34. What do you like about the summer? Not having to wear a coat.

35. What do you like about spring? Flowers!

36. How many states provinces have you lived in? Three.

37. What cities/towns have you lived in? One city in Colorado, two in Wisconsin, and two in my current state.

38. Do you prefer shoes, socks, or bare feet? Bare feet.

39. Are you a social person? I can be, though I prefer not to be.

40. What was the last thing you ate? Two slices of bread with margarine on them.

41. What is your favorite restaurant? Pretty partial to the Mill lately.

42. What is your favorite ice cream? Peppermint.

43. What is your favorite dessert? I'm not all that fussy, but love cake and pie.

44. What is your favorite kind of soup? Split pea or chicken enchilada.

45. What kind of jelly do you like on your PB & J sandwich? I don't use jelly, I use honey.

46. Do you like Chinese food? Yes.

47. Do you like coffee? Only the smell.

48. How many glasses of water, a day, do you drink on average? Maybe 2.

49. What do you drink in the morning? Some of that water and a whole lotta Diet DP.

50. What non-banking related card in your wallet is the most valuable to you? Uh....I guess my grocery store cards?

51. Do you sleep on a certain side of the bed? I'm to the left.

52. Do you know how to play poker? Yup.

53. Do you like to cuddle? Yup.

54. Have you ever been to Canada? Yup.

55. Do you have an addictive personality? I tend that way, yes.

56. Do you eat out or at home more often? Out, of late.

57. What do you miss about high school, if anything? The emotional highs.

58. Do you know anyone with the same birthday as you? There were two other girls at my high school who were born the same day as I was, in the same hospital.

59. Do you want kids? This question is annoying. I have a son. That's enough.

60. Do you speak any other languages? I suspect Beast would say I frequently speak "Cat" and thus make no sense to him. I can understand and speak Spanish, and read Russian, very very slowly.

61. Have you ever gotten stitches? Yes.

62. Have you ever ridden in an ambulance? No.

63. Do you prefer an ocean or a pool? I prefer mountains and dirt.

64. Do you prefer a window seat or an aisle seat? Proving I'm not young, I'd rather have the aisle.

65. Do you know how to drive stick? I do so every day.

66. What is your favorite thing to spend money on? Food.

Patrick's Place

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Saturday Six

1. What’s your least favorite part of the morning?
The part where the alarm goes off and I have to get up and not lie there dozing.
2. Is there generally any day of the week that you usually sleep later than normal? If so, which day, and how often do you actually get to sleep in late?
I try to sleep in on Saturdays when I don't work. That didn't happen this morning: I was awake at 5:30 and up at 6. Gah--so, I took a nap--hah! I usually only sleep really late about once a month, at most.
3. When the alarm clock first goes off, do you immediately get up, or do you take advantage of that snooze button?
Oh, I snooze. I never, ever used to, but in the past year or so, I never seem to get enough rest. So I play the stupid game of setting my alarm 15 minutes before I really need to get up. I even have a backup alarm. Not good.
4. Do you sleep with the television on or off?
I can sleep with the television on, or the radio, or Guitar Hero, or wherever; I'm blessed with Nap At Any Time genes. However, we don't have a TV in our bedroom. I refuse, categoriccally.
5. Take the quiz: What Part of the Morning Are You?
Ironically, I'm the alarm clock.
6. What’s the part of your morning you least look forward to every day?
See #1. It's sad: I used to absolutely LOVE getting up in the morning. Not anymore. Especially not in the winter.

Printing

You Are a Zebra Print
You are a very unique and special person. And you like to surround yourself with similarly unique people.

It's hard for you to compromise with other people. You do things your own way, and you can be a bit stubborn at times.

You are intelligent and perceptive. You have a very interesting take on the world, and you tend to see things a bit differently.

You are always growing, changing, and learning. You question limits and always challenge yourself to do more.
I highlight that first paragraph because...well, isn't everyone unique (not very unique--that's redundant)? And, yes, the rest is just accurate.

But...ZEBRA??

Morning!

You Are the Alarm Clock
You don't have much of an opinion on mornings. No matter whether you like them or hate them, you have to get up.

Your mornings tend to be a bit of a rushed affair. You have to be out the door by a certain time, and you have to hustle.

You are not a big fan of wasting time, and the morning is no exception. You have a lot to get done, and it's time to get cracking.

It's fair to say that you're on autopilot during the wee hours of the day. You have mornings down to a science.
Well, sorta. It looks like I'm right on this, but it's a little off in some areas.

La

You Are Blunt Yet Charming
You tell it like it is, and you don't mince words. You speak your mind, and you use a lot of colorful language.

This sort of brutal honesty would put most people off
, but for some reason, it only makes you more charming.

You live life exactly how you want to - no apologies. You act quickly and decisively. And you don't second guess yourself.

By being assertive, you have gained the respect of many. People may not agree with you all the time, but they do admire you.
...and let the people say, "DUH!"

Saturday 9

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Don't Stand So Close to Me

1. Who would you like not to stand so close to you?
There are several patrons at the library who don't have appropriate social skills. I am daily grateful for our wide, tall desks.
2. Which of the following aspects of your life would you think rates the highest: mind, body or spirit?
Body or mind. My spirit is in freefall at this point. I guess I'll go with mind, but only because I'm sure not taking care of my body at all.
3. What is your favorite movie line?
Oh, it totally depends on my mood and what fits in a given situation. I have a pretty good stash. Lately, I've been doing "But it's just a flesh wound!" a lot. Also, "Okay, campers, rise and shine" runs through my head during the winter on a very regular basis.
4. What is your favorite movie title?
Though I've never seen the film, I do like "It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World" simply because I agree with the sentiment.
5. What is something that has happened to you that you would consider a miracle?
Sparky.
6. What do you try to stay away from?
Negativity. I'm getting better at it, but it's not easy.
7. What is it too late for?
My career in the field of modern dance, or even as a Rockette. [ha ha]
8. Give someone credit for something and name it if you can.
My close friends--Amy, Jenny, Beast, Artcat, to name the Big Stars--keep me from dropping off the grid and becoming a roly poly.
9. Would you rather be famous now & forgotten after you die or forgotten now & famous after you die, forever? And why?
I'd really rather never be famous, but I'd probably deal better with it after I died when I wouldn't be affected one way or another. And, please, let's be sure I'm famous, not notorious, ok? :-)

Friday Fill-Ins

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1. Johnny Weir amuses me, but Beast thinks he's very annoying. Unfortunately for me, we weren't home to see him skate this week.
2.
I want to see Vancouver, but only because of what they've shown on the coverage of the 2010 Olympics.
3. And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud
was greater than the risk to blossom.
4.
Sometimes you need to take a moment an think things through if you get an urge.
5. Having sweet dreams
depends on the rest of your day/life at any given moment.
6. What does it take
to survive [this] winter? Anti-depressants and a lot of sleep.
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to last night I
had a lovely dinner with Beast and ran into some friends we haven't seen in ages, tomorrow today my plans include cleaning and tidying, and Sunday, I want to relax but I doubt that will happen!

Friday 5

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Rules

1. Be honest: what are some rules you have for yourself that don’t really make much sense?
Well, there's the whole thing about splitting my food in half so that I chew on each side of my mouth equally...but that may just be OCD. Other than that, I can't think of anything; at this point in my life, if something doesn't 'work' for (or make sense to) me, I've pretty much eliminated it from my life.
2. What rules of questionable sense did your parents have for you when you were young?
No shorts before summer, no jeans at school, change clothes after school (even if I was just sitting inside reading or watching TV), eat everything on my plate (and take a little bit of everything on the table), clean my room every Saturday morning, etc. Some of these I 'get' a little more clearly as an adult, but at the time these were the big ones that I remember.
3. What’s a rule most people (if not all people) seem never to obey?
Normally, I'd say the speed limit, but I've been behind some people this week who can't even seem to achieve the minimum posted speed! So, I'll go with being responsible for themselves, not foisting the blame for bad things on others.
4. There are no rules governing the giving and receiving of Valentine’s Day gifts, but what rules should there be?
I kind of like what Joy Behar said on The View last week: men give women Valentine's gifts, and that's all. ;-) OK, seriously, I think this is something that each couple needs to be very clear about with one another. I don't mind getting practical gifts, but apparently some women would be furious if they received a toaster or a snow shovel instead of diamonds. I say, whatEVer.
5. If the Golden Rule says you should do unto others as you’d have others do unto you, what would the Silver and Bronze rules say?
"Don't be stupid." "Clean up your own messes."

Thursday, February 18, 2010

The Dating Profile Meme

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Picture Perfect
This is a bit different than an "answer this question" meme. Either you have used sites such as Match.com or Yahoo Personals or you’ve read them. Weekly, we scour those on-line dating sites to respond either a person's profile or often their headlines as most of us would really like to do.

1. I look exactly like my pictures, so don’t think that these are from another decade, they are me as I look NOW.
OK, then. Thanks for clarifying. I'm a little confused about the 80s-style mullet and the enormous shoulder pads, but whatever you think works for you....
2. I enjoy nights in watching movies by the light of the fireplace.
Wow, that is a very cool fireplace! I have to use my TV or computer to watch movies.
3. Me???? loyal, romantic...the usual BLAH BLAH BLAH.
Oh, yeah, you sound REALLY REALLY romantic. Bring on the roses and the champagne, blah blah blah.
4. Sculpting is my love.
Why are you even on a dating site, then? You've found your soulmate already.
5. I live in this country for about ten years. Most wonderful country to live in. There are many things I like about it, but the most I like is it's nature. I'm close to nature. I can hear it!
Well, for heaven's sake, go inside and shut the door then!
6. I also love to ride western pleasure my horses are my favorite hobby.
Let me introduce you to #5. You have the same English skills, even if you do ride western. I think. [how's that for keeping this PG, folks?]
7. I am too soon out of a relationship to have another right now but you never know what life will bring your way.
Again, if you don't want to be here, why are you here? Or are you really just asking someone for a booty call.
8. I change so much day to day that I always try to find new ways of doing things or arranging things.
You sound like the most exhausting person I've ever heard of. Get thee away from me!
9. What can I say, I am what I am!
Oooh, and I know your name: Popeye! Nice muscles. How about some canned spinach? And really, you should be nicer to Olive.
10. I'm not going to lie, I am not a twig...I'm curvy.
You need to meet Nature Dude above too: twigs can be curvy. I'm assuming you mean you're more of a branch or a limb--both of which can also be curvy, but are thicker.

Monday, February 15, 2010

The Queen's Meme

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The UnValentine Grumpy Meme

1. I, Mimi Pencil Skirt Peace Woman, have officially declared war on Valentine's Day. If I see one more chocolate rose covered in stupid red tin foil paper I'm gonna have a fit. What did you get for Valentine's Day?
Uh, yeah, cards, and a dozen iced sugar cookies. Which are gone. The cookies, not the cards. I still have the foil-covered chocolate rose I got a couple of years ago. Pretty to look at, and I'm sure the chocolate is/was crap anyway.
2. What will you miss most about Valentine's Day?
Not much. I had to work. Sparky had a date. Beast and I sat around watching Daytona and Olympic coverage. Oh, I did get to sleep in a bit.
3. What could you have done differently yesterday to make the day sweeter?
If I had any more sugar yesterday I'd've had to be hospitalized in a diabetic coma. I'm barely kidding.
4. How many roses make a dozen?
Thirty.
5. You and your love are getting matching tattoos for Valentine's Day. What will they be?
They will be invisible and painless. In other words, this ain't happening.
6. My kingdom for a man who can spell. I am so tired of getting text messages from college educated 45 yr old men like .....I miss u ....wat up?.... B there by 8... or the ever popular U home? Does your significant other have an annoying cute little habit you'd like to break?
Yes. I really really really really really wish he'd stop with the handsy stuff. After 25 years though, that's hardly likely.
7. What did you get someone for Valentine's Day, if I may ask?
Sparky got a card. Beast got a couple of cards and a box of Whoppers. Oh yeah, we are ALL about Romance.
8. No one is looking. I promise.Blockquote
Write one word on this candy heart you've been dying to say to a romantic connection from your past. I will not tell.
"Actor?"
9. Be a poet. Write a 4-line poem starting with Roses are red....
"Roses are red / The sky is white / I really hate it / Whenever we fight."
10. What song best describes your Valentine's Day experience this year?
"Workin' for a Living"
11. I, Mimi Grumpy Skirt, am so glad this meme is almost over. This is my final question. I made it eleven questions in honor of the 11 roses I didn't receive. Aren't they lovely? This is my final final question, Regis:
Two cupids are in a knock-down, drag-out fight on the floor of the Senate. One is a constituent from Venus, the other from Mars.
What is the name of the legislation are they fighting over?
I'm sure it's got something to do with Health Care Reform. Doesn't it always?

Curious as a Cat

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1) When was the last time you were in a pet shop?
It's been 5 or 6 months. We were buying goodies for Ruka.
2) Has anyone ever read poetry to you? Or written poetry for you?
Nope. Beast is a lot of good things, but poetic is NOT included in the list.
3) What was the most undeserved thing you've ever received?
Life? As in, I was born.
4) 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'm not sure if this is bunch of coconuts in a net, or just hanging from a tree, or what. But, sadly, it mostly reminds me of Survivor (the show) and the fact that there are no palm trees around here, because it's so B L O O D Y cold here. ...sigh

Dwarven

You Are Dopey
That doesn't mean you're a total dope, but it does mean you are sweet and silly - just like Dopey.

You are innocent and playful, but you're a lot smarter than you look. You can be downright wily.

You have a good sense of intuition and often understand what's really going on.
You are a keen observer.

Unlike most people, you don't show your hand right away. You keep your cards close to your chest.
OK, well, sorta right, but that last 'graph is dead wrong.

Manic Monday

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What's your least favorite word?
"No." Not much of a fan.
Where do you go when you need really good advice?
My friends, my husband, and (cheesy) the Bible.
If you could participate in any winter Olympic sport, what would it be?
I would love to do ski jumping, but I'm pretty sure I'd break into a million pieces.

Monday Mayhem

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HAVE YOU or WOULD YOU...

Kissed a cow? Have you ever touched one?
I have not kissed a cow, but I've definitely touched several.
Give[n] your pet a Valentine?
I probably did that when I was a kid, maybe even when we had our dog, but I hardly have time to get the people I love Valentine's gifts nowadays.
Do[ne] something odd with candy?
Uh? Like...what? Candy should be eaten, of course, quickly. I suppose, it has been used as decorations on children's projects, but I can't think of much else.
Go[ne] out with someone based solely on looks?
I have. I don't do much dating anymore... lol
Go[ne] out with someone just for the meal?
Not that I recall, nor would I.
Fall[en] in love with 2 different people at the same time?
I have loved more than one person at once, but "fallen in love"? Noooo....
Place[d] anything before love?
Yes, I have. Uhm, I think we need to define our terms. I would think that love is pretty motivational for most things under most circumstances.
Believe[d] in true love? How would you define true love?
Sure. Whatever. Hate this concept, actually. True love is what you make of a relationship after the first blush of excitement fades.
Send/Sent another blogger a Valentine?
Sure. In fact, I did.
Do[ne] something really stupid in the name of love?
Of course. Haven't you?
Write a really cool Monday Mayhem?
I have not, nor would I; I have my own Monday meme.

Sunday, February 14, 2010

Val Day Gift

You Should Get a New Laptop
Let's be honest... you're not exactly the most romantic person in the world. And there's nothing wrong with that.

Flowers, chocolates, and stuffed animals don't really do it for you. Your eyes only light up for a new toy.

You are a bit of a geek, and traditional romance just isn't a priority for you. You find somewhat unusual things romantic.

You'd prefer a laptop to an expensive piece of jewelry. At least you'd actually use the laptop!
OK. Spot on, in fact.

Patrick's Place

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Sunday 7

Name the first seven performers you recognize in the new version of "We Are the World."
OK, presumably you don't want me to start with the two old guys (Lionel Richie and Quincy Jones) jabbering at the beginning...? Or Jamie Foxx jabbering after them? lol
1. Justin Bieber
2. Jennifer Hudson...and someone else unfamiliar to me
3. The woman from Sugarland [I cheated and went and looked: Jennifer Nettles is her name]
4. Josh Groban
5. Tony Bennett--wow, missed him the first time through!
6. Mary J!!! (Blige)
-->[please tell me that's not anyone named Kardashian??!]
7. MJ

Sunday Stealing

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The Clown's Meme 1

1. How old will you be in five years? 51. Holy sheeeit.

2. Who did you spend at least two hours with today? I've barely been awake two hours. I've spent those hours with Sparky and Beast. I'll also spend at least three hours with T at work this afternoon. And then back home with The Boys.

3. How tall are you? 172ish cm.

4. What do you look forward to most in the next six weeks? SPRING!

5. What’s the last movie you saw? I have no idea.

6. Who was the last person you called? I don't think I've called anyone since Thursday-ish, and I think that was an intercom call to my boss.

7. Who was the last person to call you? The boss.

8. What was the last text message you received? Something along the lines of "cya there" yesterday.

9. Who was the last person to leave you a voicemail? I think it was one of the women doing the funeral luncheon yesterday.

10. Do you prefer to call or text? Txt.

11. What were you doing at 12am last night? Sleeping. My life=thrilling.

12. Are your parents married/separated/divorced? Married. And together again at last after a 15 year break.

13. When is the last time you saw your mom? June 30, 2009 about 8 p.m.

14. What color are your eyes? Hazel.

15. What time did you wake up today? The first time: 6:30. But I went back to sleep for another hour or so.

16. What are you wearing right now? "Jammies": long-sleeved T and pajama bottoms.

17. What is your favorite [C]hristmas song? Silent night.

18. Where is your favorite place to be? In bed, sleeping. My life=exhausting.

19. Where is your least favorite place to be? Anywhere I have to deal with moronic people.

20. Where would you go if you could go anywhere? Ydra.

21. Where do you think you’ll be in 10 years? Wouldn't it be awesome to be playing with a grandchild??

22. Do you tan or burn? My first color change is always pink.

23. What did you fear was going to get you at night as a child? I don't remember being afraid of stuff at night as a kid. The daytime scared me more.

24. What was the last thing that really made you laugh? Some stupid thing on "Pop-Up Video" a few minutes ago involving Def Leppard.

25. How many TVs do you have in your house? Two.

26. How big is your bed? Queen size.

27. Do you have a laptop or desktop computer? We own three laptops and a desktop, plus two of Beast's company laptops.

29. What color are your sheets? Dark beige.

30. How many pillows do you sleep with? I use one.

31. What is your favorite season? Fall.

32. What do you like about Autumn? The smells and colors, and the fact that it's usually far less humid than summer.

33. What do you like about winter? I do love to watch snow fall. I don't even mind snow on the ground. I hate white sky, though.

Val

You Are a Practical Valentine

To be honest, you think Valentine's Day is a pretty silly holiday. You don't need anything at all.

And if you're going to get a gift, it might as well be practical. At least you could use a gift card to buy what you want.

What you really would like for Valentine's Day is a relationship where you're good to each other every day of the year.

That means more to you than eating your weight in chocolate or getting flowers that just die in a few days.
Well, I wouldn't turn down flowers....

Unconscious Mutterings

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  1. Suitcase :: Luggage
  2. Exhaust :: Tire out
  3. Olympics :: Sports
  4. Video :: Audio
  5. Cargo :: Load
  6. Previously :: Before
  7. Wild card :: Joker
  8. Artificial :: Fake
  9. Gambling :: Betting
  10. Exhibition :: Showing

Saturday, February 13, 2010

Candy Land

You Are Creative And Chaotic
You are all over the map, and you really don't try to get yourself on one path.

You enjoy multitasking, and in fact, you feel like you think better when your mind is going in many directions.

You always have to have your hands in something.
It's impossible for you to stop creating.

You are fun, lively, and even a bit outrageous. You like to push boundaries and find out what is possible.
Sorta. I'm not THAT outrageous, really.

Saturday 9

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It's a Beautiful Morning

1. Are you a morning person?
Yes. Except in winter, when I'm a hibernating person.
2. Tell us of a news story that truly shocked you.
I was pretty stunned to hear today that Capt. Phil Harris (of Deadliest Catch fame) died last week.
3. What was your very first job?
Taking phone messages for my dad. He more or less worked from home. I worked for food, essentially. My first paying job was babysitting.
4. What characteristics do you despise?
Overconfidence, ignorance, meanness, wilful stupidity.
5. To where would you retire?
I'd definitely end up someplace warm during the winter. Would love to be in Colorado somewhere.
6. Are you named after anyone?
There are rumors of my name being chosen by my sisters, one of whom had a friend with my name.
7. How do you release anger?
It's not pretty. I get really bitchy and yell. Yeah. See first sentence. And I don't really fight fair all the time, try as I might.
8. Do you use sarcasm a lot?
If you have EVER read this blog, you would easily find the answer to this in virtually EVERY post. lol [I left that out in question 7 too.]
9. What is your least favorite thing about yourself?
Not fond of flying off the handle so easily, and I'm very indolent.

Patrick's Place

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Saturday 6

1. What is the most snow you remember ever seeing where you live?
We have had two feet at a time at this house, and we've had up to 6 feet in the ditches next to the street, but they are very deep ditches so this isn't that big a deal. We've also had drifting that high in the main part of the yard. Snow belt, yo.
2. Given a choice, would you prefer a day of snow or a day of rain?
Snow, if I'm at home. If I'm driving, I'd probably prefer a nice steady rain.
3. How easily does your local area respond to snow or ice on roads?
I think they do a bang-up job most of the time. Yes, there are times when they seem to have had a massive brain fart, but I can't get overly pissy about it.
4. Considering the source from which you most often get your forecast, how accurate was that source over the past week?
I really thought we'd get more snow on Wednesday; I would have appreciated a 'real' excuse not to go to work. I didn't go anyway, but I kind of invented a 24-hour bug and slept about 12 hours over the course of the day. In any case, we did get a lot of snow.
5. Take the quiz: Are You a Snow Bunny ?
I was a Snow Kitten, the typing of which nearly makes me cry.
6. Okay, it’s time to confess: when the snow starts moving in, do you go to the grocery store and buy up all of the milk and bread?
Uhm, no. I make coffee/tea/cocoa and buckle on the the boots and head out to shovel. We always have food enough stockpiled. I have never been snowed in more than about 36 hours really anyway. We may not leave the house, but we could. In any case, I just don't get this "empty the store" thing. If anything, I'd buy large containers (5 gallons) of bottled water. If our power goes, we're also out of water.

Friday, February 12, 2010

This is not enough

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1. [Where did the first question go??] How odd.

2. What was your last alcoholic beverage? I'm sipping raspberry Stoli as we meme.

3. Who can you trust? My husband and son. A few, very few, others.

4. Where was your first kiss with your current significant other? Probably in his dorm room. I don't remember. How sad is that?!

5. Favorite Band? U2

6. What is something you've learned about yourself recently? I'm a lot calmer about workplace freakishness than I was 20 years ago.

7. Do you like anyone? Nope. I hate everyone. Except a few people, and the cute athletes walking into the stadium in Vancouver right now.

8. Do you know anyone who is engaged? Yes. One of the many Amys I know.

9. What's your favorite number? Used to be 16. Now, I think it's 3.

10. Who was the last person to make you cry? I got teared up when the Georgian delegation came in just now. In all seriousness, I was pretty upset last week when I found out a Pillar of the Church had passed away.

11. Did you ever go to camp as a kid? Nope. No money.

12. When was the last time you cried? Ooops, I guess I mis-answered question #10.

13. What is one thing you miss about your past? I would like to have sunshine in the winters, like when I was growing up (in another state).

14. What is one thing you've learned about life? Things can always be, and usually become, worse.

15. Are you jealous of anyone? Meh. Life's too short (see #14).

16. Is anyone jealous of you? How would I know?

17. Has a friend ever used you? A real friend: no. A 'friend': yes.

18. Has anyone recently told you that they like you more than as a friend? That would be awkward, wouldn't it? No. Well, no one but Beast, of course.

19. Who was the last person you drove with? Beast drove today for our errands, but Sparky was in the car last night with me on the way home from a meeting.

20. What are you looking forward to? Astonishingly, work tomorrow. No boss. Yay.

21. How are you today? Fine. Weirdly warm all day. I guess outside temps in the upper 20s is now officially 'warm' to me. {eyeroll}

23. Are you currently single? Beast says no, I'm not.

24. Are there any things in your past that you regret? Of course. Can you be over the age of 12ish and answer this "no" really?

25. Do you have a best friend? I'm tempted to have you refer to #7.

26. Have you ever kissed two people in one night? If we just skip to the romantic kind of kiss, then I think so, though I don't actually remember.

27. Who was the last person you hugged? I think...Beast.

28. Have you ever wanted someone but you knew you couldn't have them? Of course.

29. If you could change anything about your past, what would it be? I'd've spoken my mind to PsychoBoss.

30. Do you like your life? Yes.

31. Has one of your friends ever stabbed you in the back? "Former" friends have.

32. Did you forgive them? I have--for the most part--but I don't trust them anymore.

33. Do you like gum? Yes. Wintergreen or peppermint, please.

34. Do you have more friends that are girls or boys? Girls, I guess.

35. Has anyone ever cheated on you? Not that I know of.

36. If so, when? You really ought to ask them, since I don't know about it.

37. Has anyone ever cheated on their gf/bf with you? No. FUCK no, no pun intended.

40. What are some of your biggest fears of your life? Failure--thought I'm overcoming that slowly--being found out, deep water.

41. Have you ever cried yourself to sleep? Yup.

42. Have you ever not been able to get someone out of your head? Yup.

43. Are you a player? A player? I guess. A playa? Not.

44. Have you ever dated one? A player? Yes. A playa? Yes, briefly.

46. What's the largest age difference between yourself and someone you've dated? Depends on your definition of 'dating' but either 1 or 5 years.

47. Have you ever dated/fooled around with a co-worker? Ick. No. [because I work, mostly, with women]

48. Are looks important? They matter, of course. Or maybe it's what you see when you look at someone that matters.

49. How does the amount of people a person has slept with affect the way you view them? Depends on age, and why & how I found out this fact. Generally, though, no.

50. Do you believe in love? Nope. I see no real quantifiable proof. Me and Richard Dawkins need proof, dammit.

51. When was the last time you shaved your legs? Uh...within the past 7 days? I think?

52. What were you doing this morning at 8am? Getting up.

53. What were you doing 15 minutes ago? This, duh.

54. What are you wearing? Purply sweater and T-shirt under it, blue jeans....etc.

55. Are you mad at anyone right now? I'm vaguely annoyed at a few specific people, but not mad per se.

56.The Last 2 people to say they loved you? Beast and his dad.

57. Last time you had sex? Within the last week, yo.

58. Do you know the words to the song on your MySpace profile? I don't use MySpace, but if I had a song there, I would sure as fuck know the lyrics!

59. Last thing received in the mail? Me personally? I think I got a credit card app yesterday. Woo. Hoo.

60. Do you have any famous relatives? I hope to hell not.

61. Have you ever had sex in a public place? Depends on both your definition of 'sex' and 'public place'....

62. Have you ever been searched by the cops? I've been wanded at the airport, but not physically searched, no.

63. How is your hair? Looking pretty good considering the amount of attention it's gotten today.

64. How many different drinks have you had today? Pepsi, water, wine, Diet Pepsi, Stoli + tonic...6.

65. What have you eaten today? Bagel, candy, Olive Garden food (including iceberg lettuce), cheese, crackers.

66. Are you any good at math? I'm ok at arithmetic.

67. Do you have plans on Friday night? This, and watching the Olympic opening ceremonies.

68. Do you draw your name in the sand when you go to the beach? Never occurs to me.

69. Last kiss? This afternoon? I think.

70. Have you ever been awake for 48 hours straight? Nope. I've been awake almost that long, but there was dozing involved.

71. Do you like the ocean? I am more of a fan of the Pacific than the Atlantic.

72. Do you stay friends with your ex's [sic]? I haven't.

73. What are you excited about? Spring, I hope.

74. What did you do last night? There was a meeting at Sparky's school.

75. Are any of your great-grandparents still alive? Uhm, no. The youngest one would be over 130 years old.

76. Where do you keep your change? In my wallet.

77. Do you remember the most naughty night of your life? All too well, unfortunately. Or at least the parts that have mortified me for 25 years.

78. Would you rather sleep with someone else, or alone? Is the other person snoring? I'd rather sleep alone, honestly.

79. What was the weather like on your Birthday? Last year it was perfectly November-y I'm sure. Yuck.

80. Would you have sex with anyone on your top friends list? plock

81. Ever kissed a blonde haired, blue eyed person? Yup.

82. Can you see a phone right now? No, actually, I can't. Mine's in the kitchen, Beast's is out of sight, the landline is on the cradle, and I guess Sparky's is in his pocket.

83. What are you listening to? The TV.

84. Last thing you ate? Cheese and crackers.

85. Who was the last person other than family you saw? Jess.

86. Do you have a tan right now? I basically NEVER have a tan.

87. What is the most people you've been in front of? As in speaking in front of? Or...what? I have spoken in front of church many times, and to classes, and to gyms full of kids....

88. Have you ever taken a bath/shower while you were drunk or high? Yup. Is this weird?

89. Have you ever been to a night club? Yes, believe it or not.

90. What is one country you want to go to? Just one?!?!?! Can't pick one, sorry. I can pick SEVERAL: New Zealand, Kenya, Peru, Chile, Australia, Egypt, Romania, Denmark....

91. Have you ever made out on a plane? Hmm, I don't think so.

92. Do you have leadership skills? Yup.

93. Are you musically inclined? I think so, yes.

94. Does the song "Stairway To Heaven" make you sad? Fuck no. Give me a break. I am sick nigh unto death of it.

95. Do you have alcohol in your room? Only rubbing alcohol.

96. Where do you live? The fucking snow belt.

97. Where is your phone? Still in the kitchen, charging. I don't feel the need to check up on it every fucking second.

98. Where is/are your parent(s) right now? Wherever metaphysical place people go after death. Or Chapel Hill Cemetery.

99. What did you just eat? I haven't eaten anything in over an hour. Which, clearly, is unheard of.

100. What color bra/boxers are you wearing? Not wearing boxers, but otherwise, light brown on top, white on the bottom. Matching is for putzes.

101. What is the closest item near you that is blue? The cover on the Smithsonian magazine Beast brought home from his dad's yesterday.

102. What is your favorite color? Blue.

103. When is your birthday? Let me get my licence and check...yep, still in November.

104. When did you last go to the mall? Uh, I think that was November? With Amy.

105. When was the last time you bought a pair of pants? December. One pair for me, and 6 for Sparky.

106. What do you want for your Birthday? No expectations.

107. Who will be your next kiss? Beast, when I go to bed. Soon. I'm dying.

108. When is the last time you went to the mall? Three seconds ago.

109. Are you wearing socks right now? Nope. See, told ya I was overly warm.

110. When was the last time you went out of the state? MLK weekend.

111. Have you been to the movies in the last 5 days? Ha ha ha...no.

112. What was the last thing you had to drink? Have now finished the Stoli+tonic.

113. BoldWhat are you wearing right now? A burqa.

114. What was your last purchase? Half the supplies for next week's spaghetti dinner.

115. Who was the last person you talked to on the phone? Uh...Beast? I don't know. Today has been text-burning day, not calling day.

116. Have you bought any clothing items in the last week? No?

117. Do you have a pet? Only The Ruk-Star.

118. What's the last sporting event you watched? I'm assuming Olympic Coverage counts?

119. What's the most played song on your iTunes? No iTunes.

120. If you could be anywhere right now, where would you be? Here is good.

121. What is the last thing you purchased online? Don't remember. Oh! Sparky's Anime Con tix.

122. One thing you hate about yourself? I have an endless capacity for inertia....

123. What's your favorite soup? Going through a Seafood Bisque stage lately....

124. Do you miss anyone? I hit everyone I aim at.

125. Last play you saw? I think it was either Mary Poppins (Broadway on Tour) or Sparky's school's version of Little Shop of Horrors.

126. What are your plans for the day? It's after 10 p.m., so I guess finish this and then bed.

127. Last person you msg'd? Texted: D. Haven't IMd at all today.

128. What do you know about the future? I don't know much.

129. Are you wearing any perfume or cologne? I put some VS on this morning. There may be a little left on me. Who knows.

130. Where are your best friends located? In my heart.

131. How old do you want to be when you have kids? I guess that was about 18 years ago....

132. Who was the first person who made you cry? Totally stealing the previous person's answer: "I don't know? The doctor?"

133. Do you have any tattoos or piercings? My earlobes are pierced. I'm more into scars than tats.

134. How do you like your pop ((coke))? Diet. And Dr. Pepper tasting.

135. Do you like hot sauce? Some.

136. Next time you'll take a shower? Sunday morning.

137. what was the last movie you watched at home? No clue.

138. What is your mood? Tahrd.

139. What kind of car do you drive, if any? Ford Ranger.

140. Have you ever been to Virgina? No, but I have been to VirginIa.

141. What are you doing right now? Breathing a healthy sigh of relief.

Meme while watching Olympics

(from Kwizgiver)

What is on your desktop wallpaper? Sunset out our back door about 18 months ago:

What is your favorite zoo animal? minkeys...love the minkeys

What was your favorite toy as a child? My jumprope.

What food do you eat too much of? Sugar.

What kind of hairstyle do you have? Suburban middle-age pageboy with bangs.

What was your favorite activity in gym class? I was actually quite good at dodgeball, because I wasn't popular so no one threw the ball at me. Plus I was skinny-skinny then and could turn sideways and disappear when I was (rarely) noticed.

What is on the shirt you are wearing right now?
It's a purply, ribbed sweater. Good color, bad fit. It's going into Goodwill after this week's laundry.

What is the picture nearest to you of? The closest thing in a frame is a papyrus from Egypt.

What kind of salad dressing do you like? REAL bleu cheese.

What's your least favorite food? Liver.

What do you do on a Sunday night? Some weeks: youth group meetings. Some weeks, nothing.

If you could only use one condiment on your food for the rest of your life, what would it be? Pepper. I don't actually like condiments that much.

What color are your sheets? This week they are dark beige. Yep: new sheets, woo hoo!

How big is your computer display? 15-16" diagonal.

What pair of shoes do you wear most often? Probably my tennis shoes, but I have lots of shoes, so.... Lately, it's been my brown (fashion) boots.

What is your favorite game? If we're eliminating sports from this, I love to watch spoons as played in youth group. Otherwise, Trivial Pursuit.

What is your favorite Thanksgiving food? Everything...and heavy on the stuffing.

What is your favorite pizza topping? Canadian bacon.

What time do you plan on waking up tomorrow? 6:30ish. Gotta go to work.

What is your favorite day of the year? The warmest, least humid one. I do love fall.

Hearts

You Have a Loving Heart
You believe that love can solve all problems. Love is powerful, and people definitely need more love in their lives.

You love easily and you love often. You believe in unconditional love.

Your heart is giving and willing to put it all on the line. You aren't afraid to show some love.

Your love life is deep and fulfilling. Because you are able to love so easily, you get a lot of love in return.
Sorta, but not really.

Friday 5

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Warmth

1. What is your favorite blanket like?
It is dark blue, corduroy on one side, flat on the other, and down-filled. It's actually more of a large throw, but I love napping under it on my bed while lying in the sun on a winter day.
2. What was the last thing you baked?
Chicken wings on Sunday. Lots and lots of wings....
3. What television personality gets you most hot and bothered?
Ann Coulter. If she's not on anymore, Rush gets an easy second.
4. When did you last burn yourself?
I think burned my mouth Wednesday on dinner.
5. What are your feelings about hot sauce?
Yum, but not too hot. My gut absolutely can't stand it too hot.

RevGals Friday 5

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FAB FEB(ruary)

1. When February comes along, how do you feel about the coming month?
The beginning is always a little weird around here, what with Groundhog Day festivities in town, and Sparky's birthday the day after GHDay. I'm also glad to have survived January.
2. What memories do you have about Valentine's Day? Are you doing anything to observe it this year?
I always loved doing a bag at school for everyone's valentines. Of course, each child had to do a card for EVERYONE, so it was all equal, but reading between the lines--why did he pick THIS one to give to me??--was a great joy. Once I reached adulthood, I sorta stopped caring. Some years, Beast gets me something sweet (as in nice, not as in sugary, necessarily). Some years, we agree to let it go. We're going to lunch today since I work both days this weekend, and we're going to a(nother) funeral tomorrow.
3. It is interesting that Monday's "Presidents Day" is not officially called that in every state. It is a U.S. federal holiday entitled "Washington's Birthday." Which is your favorite president and why?
Seriously? Has to be Lincoln. I do appreciate so many others, as well, though.
4. Will you be celebrating Shrove Tuesday or Mardi Gras? How?
Nope. I'm a WASP through and through. lol I'm much more focussed on prepping for the next day's spaghetti dinner served by the youth group at our church.
5. Any other ways to celebrate in February?
I can NOT tell you how HAPPY it makes me whenever the sun comes out in February! I also have a little mini-celebration in my head in the middle of the month to commemorate some scary days in the hospital in 1997.

Friday Fill-Ins

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1. Pickles are awesome! Why do I always forget to buy them at the store?
2.
It's going to be weird next week with Beast at home.
3. The snow is
pretty, unless you have to drive in it.
4.
Most of us don't have a clue how things work in nature.
5. It's 5:16 PM; that means
I'm done with work, and that's a good thing lately.
6.
A good idea for a Valetine's Day gift for Beast is hard to find.
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to
watching the Winter Olympic opening ceremonies , tomorrow my plans include working (boo!) and Sunday, I want to not deal with church. I'm actually looking forward to work over church!

Thursday, February 11, 2010

Happy?

People Think You're Unhappy
Truth be told, you seem like an unhappy person. And while you may not be unhappy, you are unsettled.

There's quite a bit that you are working out in your life right now. Nothing has been particularly easy.

While you are getting back on your feet, make sure to take time to be thankful for what you have.

You may not be the happiest person in the world, but you do have some things to be grateful for.
Well, duh. I know all this.

The Dating Profile Meme

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My Best Friend
This is a bit different than an "answer this question" meme. Either you have used sites such as Match.com or Yahoo Personals or you’ve read them. Weekly, we scour those on-line dating sites to respond either a person's profile or often their headlines as most of us would really like to do.

1. I want to find my best friend.
Why? Where'd ya lose her? Or is it 'him'? This is for dating not friendship--get a clue.
2. We don't have to have everything in common.
This is true. Uh-oh, I think by agreeing with you, I have too much in common with you already!
3. I love the simple pleasures of life; sun rise, sunset, to dance, music, rain, sounds and smell of the ocean, love, laughter, a kiss...do you?
Do I kiss? Sound like the ocean? Or what? WHAT are you talking about? "Sunrise" is one word, and jeez, could you be more inane?
4. I'm looking for a connection with a grown-up who in turn, takes care of themself and is not desperately searching for a person to complete them.
"Themself"? Holy cow, if my husband dies or leaves me, I am never dating again. This is all just too, too sad.
While I applaud the general sentiment, I don't think you're gonna catch any flies with the 'sugar' you've chosen to use.
5. There are no such things as coincidences...I am where I am for a reason.
Might have something to do with that Order of Protection, though.
6. Everyday brings new adventures from snow mobiling, scuba diving, skiing, cycling, fishing, swimming an open water on the first day of spring, and my adventures never seemed to stop passing through my life.
Glad you have so much going on. You won't hardly miss my absence.
7. As Michael Bublé sings it…”I Just Haven't Met You Yet”.
Seriously, I'm a snob: I canNOT even consider dating a guy who quotes Michael Bublé songs.
8. A person comes into your life for a reason, a season or a lifetime Which one will you be?
I don't see "one brief shining moment" on that list, but that's my answer.
9. I am looking for a potential long term relationship that might lead to something long term someday, however... hold on!
What the... ? If... ? But doesn't "long term" mean... ? Wow, damn. ADHD much?
10. Please understand that I am not interested in having your children.
That would be painful, no? You, presumably, being a guy. And I'm not having yours. So we're starting out even-Steven, which is the best of this bunch, I guess.
 
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