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Sunday 7

Name seven things you wish most people were more thankful to have.

1. God
2. Shelter
3. Food
4. Family
5. Friends
6. Work
7. Health

Unconscious Mutterings

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1. MacGyver :: Richard Dean Anderson
2. Garter :: Girdle
3. Wedge :: Golf
4. Inches :: Feet
5. Code :: Cipher
6. Water :: Liquid
7. Running :: Jogging
8. Curly :: Wavy
9. Turkey :: Stuffing
10. Stupor :: Out of it

You Are a Bishop

You are limited in what kind of moves you make, but that only encourages you to be wilier. If you sit back and think carefully, you can be just as deadly as any of the other players on the board. It's all about using your head. While it does get annoying to be underestimated all the type, you can use that to your advantage. You can attack and retreat quickly, without anyone hardly noticing. As far as skills go, that's an excellent one to have!

What Chess Piece Are You?

Seems fairly accurate and 100% ironic. heh+ + + + + + +

You Are a Fit and Healthy City Dweller

A lot of people in the city may have unhealthy habits, but not you. You don't let the toxic environment get to you! Even if you have to work hard, you always squeeze a little time in for exercise. You value being in shape. And while the city may have many culinary temptations, you rarely let unhealthy food pass through your lips. You're much more likely to be excited about the latest juice bar than the latest cocktail bar.

What Kind of City Dweller Are You?

Someone, tell me how I got this answer! It couldn't be more wrong!+ + + + + + +

You Are Thanksgiving

You don't need a lot to make you feel happy during the holidays. You already feel very blessed. It is easy for you to be thankful. You think the holidays are the perfect time to express your gratitude. You are definitely not a materialistic person. If anything, you feel like the holiday season has been infected with greed. An indulgent meal in a warm home surrounded by those close to you is more than enough. Anything extra is just whipped cream on your pumpkin pie.

Are You Christmas or Thanksgiving?

OK then. The only problem with this is that I don't think I always wait till the holidays to be grateful or thankful.+ + + + + + +

You Are Mashed Potatoes

You are reliable and steady. People know that they can count on you each year at Thanksgiving, and you are never a disappointment. While you may seem simple, a lot of work goes in to who you are. You are a bit of an under-appreciated masterpiece. You are both decadent and indulgent, while still being accessible to the common thing. In some ways you are all things to all people. You get along well with other people, but you're also good all on you're own. The bottom line is that you're easy to love.

What Thanksgiving Side Dish Are You?

Dunno about that last line, but the rest is ok with me.+ + + + + + +

Your Thanksgiving Personality is Foodie

You love Thanksgiving, as long as it's done right. And that means no funky green jello salads. Thanksgiving is all about the food for you, and you like it to be top notch. There's a good chance you do all the cooking... that is unless you dine out. Your ideal Thanksgiving would include your favorite dishes, as well as a few funky new experimental favorites. And it would also include friends and family who can appreciate good food as much as you do. No instant mashed potatoes lovers welcome!

What's Your Thanksgiving Personality?

In truth, I like instant mashed potatoes once in awhile, but NOT at Thanksgiving. This is fairly accurate.+ + + + + + +

You Are Pumpkin Pie

Even though you are a bit unusual, you are one smooth character. You are subtly and delightfully complex. During the holidays, you make sure to remember everyone you know. You think this is a great time to reconnect, and you wouldn't want anyone to feel left out. Your ideal holiday is busy and filled with friends and family. You like huge holiday gatherings, but you aren't opposed to going to a few of them to make sure you see everyone. You believe that this is the time to make amends and bury the hatchet. No one should be feuding during this time of the year.

What Holiday Pie Are You?

Well, ok. If this is true, it's pretty interesting that I can't stand pumpkin pie (or cake, or bread, or muffins, or...).+ + + + + + +

You Are Friendly and Cooperative

You love the togetherness of Thanksgiving, and you like adding your own little something to the group dynamic. Like stuffing, you do a good job complementing and cooperating with others. When you're on your own, you're a little lost. You are old fashioned and love traditions. You like to remember the holidays of your childhood and replicate them as much as possible. You think that passing down customs is important. Even if everyone at the table doesn't like stuffing much, it should still be served.

What Does Your Favorite Thanksgiving Food Say About You?

I like stuffing, so there'd better be some on the table! The rest is pretty close too.+ + + + + + +

You Should Celebrate Buy Nothing Day

Whether you've ever celebrated it before or not, you definitely know where Buy Nothing Day advocates are coming from. You agree that the holidays have gotten too commercial and materialistic. And all this debt is really hurting people. Besides, buying a ton of disposable holiday gifts and decorations isn't doing anything to help the environment. Or your wallet. This Black Friday, give yourself the option of opting out. Bake some cookies. Visit a friend. It feels much better than standing in line at the crack of dawn.

Should You Celebrate Buy Nothing Day?

I haven't ever done shopping on the Friday after Thanksgiving. Why start now?+ + + + + + +

You Are Walmart

You think people who don't shop at Walmart are totally crazy. Walmart is always your first (and sometimes your only) stop. Everything is so inexpensive there that you're really throwing your money away if you shop any place else. You like the convenience of being able to get all the items on your list at one store, at any time of day. So what if the lines are long and the aisles are messy? Shopping at Walmart is an adventure that doesn't tax your wallet!

Are You Walmart or Target?

I hate shopping at WalMart, but the prices are right.

Sunday Stealing

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The Tell Me About Yourself Meme

1. When is your birthday? 2.5 weeks ago.

2. Where were you born? Porter Memorial Hospital

3. Where do you live now? In a place that more resembles Dull Puddle than its actual name.

4. What is your heritage? 100% Mur'can

5. Tell us about a weakness. That implies my major weakness is stupidity.

6. What's a goal that you'd like to achieve? My goals are very short-term: get through each day in one piece.

7. What is the most overused internet phrase? lol

8. What was your first thought this morning? At 5 a.m. it was something along the lines of "Fuck!! I am SO not getting up now!" At 10, it was more like, "I can't believe I got back to sleep!"

9. When do you usually go to bed? Between 11:30 and midnight.

10. Do you smoke? If not, did you ever? No, and my stock answer is that I only smoke when VERY angry.

11. Do you like your current relationship status? Yep. Pretty much all my relationships are good right now.

12. Do you (or did you) get along with your parents? Combined, I'd say it's a 7 on a 10-point scale.

13. How often do you drink alcohol? Two or three times a week. Or less. Or more.

14. Have you ever tried drugs (that weren't prescribed)? I've occasionally taken drugs prescribed for other people.

15. Have you ever gone skinny dipping? If yes, do tell. Nope.

16. If given the choice, how would you like to die? Quickly.

17. What did you want to be when you grew up? Independent.

18. Have you ever been dumped? Uh, not really. Sorta. No. Yes. Kinda.

19. What's on your pizza? I like spinach and bacon and white sauce.

20. Have you ever shoplifted? Yup. Twice. About 35 years ago. Was not caught, but it wouldn't have been likely that I'd be arrested either since I stole less than $5 worth of stuff. Total.

Saturday 9

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Leaving on a Jet Plane

1. When was the last time you jetted away for the holidays?

It's been a very long time. I don't want to be involved in airports during the holidays anymore; they're bad enough the rest of the time! The last time we weren't home (i.e., went to someone else's house for holiday festivities) was a couple of years ago.

2. What is your fondest birthday memory?

My 16th birthday was fun. My 22nd was fun too. My 40th was good as well. I'm not going to get into the details except that they'd probably sound really freakin' boring to most people.

3. What names do you go by?

My given name, "Mom", Cat. (but pretty much only online), Mrs. [husband's last name], Ms. [my last name], Ma'am/Miss/Hey You! (at work), and the occasional cutesy name from Beast. In spite of being an aunt 8 times over, no one refers to me as Aunt [name]; maybe the new baby will call me that as it's easier than Great-Aunt [name] Oooh! After 40 years of aunt-hood, I finally get the honorific (like I've been waiting?).

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

I like putting the tree up. I like wrapping presents and receiving cards (and even reading Xmas letters--REALLY!). I like the Christmas Eve service. My favorite thing on Christmas Eve is putting baby Jesus in the manger after Sparky goes to bed.

5. Where is your least favorite place to be, and why?

In a crowd. I don't like crowds. At all. They freak me out, not in the sense of having an extended, obvious panic attack. I just don't like mob mentality.

6. Have you ever had a scary stalker type?

I'm assuming have I ever been stalked. Not that I know of.

Ironically, I got into this a bit with a patron last month when he asked why none of us have our last names on our nametags. I told him I didn't want people to know my last name for security reasons. "Really? How could that be unsafe?" This guy totally wigs out about half the staff because he's big and kind of shambling and weird. While I'm ok with him in general, he's exactly the type of person I don't want to know my last name. Two coworkers have had problems in the past with different individuals calling them, following them home, etc. I'm a little preventatively-paranoid.

7. What is your favorite holiday tradition?

Pigging out on Thanksgiving and laughing a lot over the course of the day. I love people having fun and being comfortable.

8. What are two activities you do after eating Thanksgiving Dinner?

Well, normally we just sit around groaning and watching football or doing the dishes. This year it was all about pool on the newly-assembled table in our basement and the Food Network. There was still a lot of goofing around and laughter, which is important regardless of the actual activities.

9. What did your family do for Thanksgiving when you were a kid? Do you still do it? If not explain why.

Mom usually cooked. I helped with dishes afterwards. Not sure what other people did. I suspect at least a few went for a walk, but honestly...I don't remember. It was really ALL about the meal and then sitting around groaning and talking. Maybe some board games? I seem to remember at least one afternoon of Boggle. We pretty much still do the same thing: eat and then whatever people want to do afterwards. Very laid-back.

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Saturday 6

1. How often do you use your cell phone in a typical day?

It probably averages to 3-4 txts and 1-2 calls per day, but some days are WAY higher than that. When we were in Colo. a couple of weeks ago, I think I burned through a couple of dozen txts a day.

2. Do you use your cell phone more for making calls or sending text messages?

More txting less talking. I have a limited signal at work: calls don't come through well, but txts do.

3. What is the highest number of text messages you’ve sent in one month?

This month, I'd say I probably have totaled over 200 easily. I have an unlimited plan, so I really have no idea. I don't even look at the bill. Yes, I'm bad: my 'accountant' takes care of it all. lol

4. What’s the highest cell phone bill you’ve ever received?

The first month I had this phone, I used a lot of 'net time and that is NOT included in my plan so...yeah. I don't do that anymore. No clue what it was, but I seem to remember being told that the bill was double what was expected. oops

5. Take the quiz: What ringtone suits your personality?

What ringtone suits your personality?

Red Hot Chili Peppers - Dani California

6. Have you ever used the tune from #5 as a ringtone on a cell phone?

Negative. Not a RHCP fan. {gah} My ringtone for my friends is Pink's Get the Party Started, for church people it is TobyMac's Catchafire (Whoopsi-Daisy), and for family it is the intro to Rachmaninoff's 2nd Piano Concerto (there is a link on this page to listen to the three parts of the concerto--what I've got is the opening part, but after the extended chords).

Cinn's Friday 5

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so who's in charge here? barking out loud so clear

[01] Who last told you "no"? Were you angry?

"No" would upset me much less, I think, than the 53rd "What?" from my idiot son. TAKE. THE. FUCKING. EARBUDS. OUT. OF. YOU'RE. FUCKING. EARS.

[02] What scares you about getting old?

Loss of control/independence. [hello, Dad] Especially when I consider that I will be relying on my idiot (deaf) son....

[03] If you could, would you rather jump back two years as a "do-over", or jump ahead two years for a fresh start?

I do not want to live the past two years ago, but skipping the next two sounds lovely! Where do I sign up?

[04] When you get angry at another driver, how do you react? What do you yell?

I rarely get angry. I do get pretty annoyed though and mutter at people regularly. "Yo, turn signal much?" "Yeah, and I'm gonna know what you're planning cuz I can read your mind?? Asshat."

[05] If you won $5000 today, would you use the winnings to help yourself or someone else?

Yes, in this order: taxes, savings, charity.

Dating Profiles Meme

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Go Fish
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. Like to go fishing. Not really interested in hunting anymore.

"Whew. Good. Cuz, yeah, fish aren't really animals anyway."

2. When describing my best traits, I kind of sound like I'm describing a puppy.

"How nice. But I like men who are at least paper-trained."

3. I'm not an alcoholic or anything, but I do enjoy high proof beverages.

"Denial--the last refuge of an addict."

4. I seriously have a radar for freaks so stay clear because I won’t respond.

"I'd say it's even money on whether you talk to yourself."

5. With the exception of living out my dreams of spending my life on the shoreline, there is absolutely nothing I lack.

"OK, so then why are you looking for a date again?"

6. Sight unseen, trust me when I say this. On a scale of 1-10, I am an absolute 10!

"'Sight unseen'? You don't own a mirror with which verify this information?"

7. I can be so intense sometimes I even scare myself.

"I scare easy. So...good luck and goodbye."

8. I want someone funny but not a spaz.

"Basically, you don't want to date anyone like yourself then."

9. Well, the truth is, I'm a nerd who's looking for another nerd to spend happy hours doing nerd-like things together.

"You sure know how to sell a good time. Pass...."

10. I'm looking for a long term sizzle rather than jet-lagged flash.

"I'll bet you read Harlequins and believe every word."

Friday Five

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1. What would you do if a random stranger gave you a bouquet of roses?

Take and RUN! I would not be likely to turn down flowers!

2. What is the most commonly used color in your house?

Green. Which is sorta odd, considering I used to hate green. Oh well.

3. What color is your favorite t-shirt?

lol It's sort of a very very pale greenish-gray. Sounds weird, but it's really super comfortable, and I think the brand has gone out of business.

4. If you could go back in time, what time would you live in and where would you live?

I wouldn't. If I went back in time, I'd be dead, guaranteed, in a year. I love modern medicine and science! If I could just visit for awhile, I'd go visit my grandparents on their homestead, and I'd be sure to bring stacks of appropriately-dated money (so they could prove up their claim).

5. If you could have any ONE thing in the entire world (not including money) what would it be?

Contentment.

Friday 5

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Finale

1. What television series finale did you particularly enjoy?

I think Star Trek (TNG) had a pretty decent ending episode that tied some things up but left a lot of open avenues.

2. What television series finale did you think was a disservice to the series as a whole?

Can't think of one. I can count on one hand the series that I've watched faithfully from beginning to end. Most of the time series just peter out and lose me by the season-before-the-end and I can't be bothered to tune back in.

3. What is your favorite dessert?

PIE!

4. What were the circumstances surrounding your most dramatic exit from a room?

There is a choice here between the time(s) when I was pissed off and stormed out, and the time when I spun around and walking into the wall next to the door. Take your pick.

5. If you could choose any symbolic way to end 2009, how would you end it?

A BIG freakin' bonfire to exorcise any further family stuff, at least for 2010. I'd really like to go one year with no family (or friends' for that matter!) funerals. Too much to ask?

Friday Fill-Ins

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1. Wait! Wait, don't forget rolls in the oven. [This is an ongoing joke in our family that on Thanksgiving we always forget to put SOMEthing on the table till halfway through the meal. It is often the rolls, but we didn't forget anything yesterday. W00t!!]
2. Eating Thanksgiving dinner is usually followed at once by zoning out and acting like goofs.
3. The trouble is I ate too much (and I didn't even clean my plate one time!).
4. Everyone has gone home now, many miles away.
5. With a faint pop my back realigned when I got up this morning.
6. The sky today is NOT shadowy and ominous.
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to quiet, maybe a glass of wine or something, and early bed, tomorrow my plans include cleaning off my desk here at home and Sunday, I want to veg out (I honestly can think of nothing I want to do on Sunday)!

Teaser Tuesday

from Scatter Cushions

• Let the book fall open to a random page.
• Share with us two (2) 'teaser' sentences from that page, somewhere between lines 7 and 12.
• You also need to share the title and author of the book that you’re getting your 'teaser' from .. that way people can have some great book recommendations if they like the teaser you've given!

"Poe didn't know how to respond. He considered it to be a perfect topic for them to toss around between cocktails two and three in their next dive bar rendezvous."

from the book I finished this morning: The Siege by Stephen White.

Damn scary book to be reading 20 months before my son heads off to college.

Curious as a Cat

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1) Imagine you had a job interview today. What would you wear to it?

I'd probably wear something similar to what I wore to my mother's memorial service a couple of weeks ago: black skirt, nylons, heels and a nice sweater or blouse.

2) If you could trade places with any of your friends, who would you choose?

I think I'll deal with my own situation rather than buggering up anyone else's, thanks.

3) Have you ever had something stolen from you or been the victim of a crime?

I am one of the fortunate people who can say that all crimes committed against me have been petty (in the legal sense) misdemeanors.

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

Two things:

1. When I was growing up in Denver, there was a lit cross on Lookout Mountain (I think) that was lit every night of the year. I have memories of watching that cross as we drove up my street where it crossed K[...] Ave., possibly because the view there was especially propitious. It is not anymore: a 7-story condo went up on that corner when I was in high school. sigh I have no idea if the cross is still there.

2. When I was on my way to the ALA conference in June of 2008, I arrived in Orange County in the late evening and took the hotel shuttle with a bunch of people I didn't know to a hotel I'd never seen. I was fairly nervous. It was comforting, as we turned off the freeway, to see a ginormous lit cross glowing to point our direction toward Anaheim. [I eventually found out it was the property of the Crystal Cathedral which somewhat dampened my ardor.]

Sunday Stealing

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The Party Mummy Meme

1. Name someone with the same birthday as you. One of my good friends from high school, Beth.

2. Where was your first kiss? The first fireworks one was in the gym of my junior high school.

3. Have you ever hit someone of the opposite sex? If yes, why? Of course. I was, after all, a kid once upon a time with a much bigger brother who picked on me mercilessly.

4. Have you ever sung in front of a large number of people? When? I was in choir for a year, so yeah. If you mean solo, I'll only ask if kids are people. lol

5. What's the first thing you notice about your preferred sex? That they would never bother to ask this question in a million years.

6. What really turns you off? Trying too hard.

7. What is your biggest mistake? I'm sure it involves something I said or didn't say.

8. Have you ever hurt yourself on purpose? Not in a direct way. Mostly, just by what I eat or how I behave.

9. Say something totally random about yourself. My second toes are the same length as my big toe. Is that normal? It is for me. {shrug}

10. Has anyone ever said you looked like a celebrity? No, but I apparently do look like someone EVERYone used to know somewhere else.

11. Do you still watch kiddie movies or TV shows? Hell no! (except for Muppet-related shows, on occasion)

12. Are you comfortable with your height? Yes.

13. What is the most romantic thing someone of the preferred sex has done for you? Stuck around through it all.

14. When do you know it's love? See answer for #13.

15. What's something that really annoys you?Clueless selfishness in so-called grownups.

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Sunday 7

Name your seven favorite fruits.

1. Apples
2. Bananas
3. Grapefruit
4. Grapes
5. Cherries
6. Plums
7. FRESH peaches (never from the supermarket!)

Unconscious Mutterings

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1. Marathon :: Run
2. Debt :: Credit Card
3. Turn :: Spin
4. Image :: Picture
5. Sofa :: Couch
6. Envelope :: Stationery
7. Cart :: ...broken (the cart on which our guinea pig's cage lost a wheel 10 minutes ago--when Sparky rammed it into a bump on the floor)
8. Process :: Plan
9. Question :: Ask
10. Rumor :: Gossip

She called it "fiddy"

Swiped from Allison

1. If your doctor told you TODAY that you were pregnant, what would you say? "You will NOT bill me for this visit!" I'm so out of that office. The only way I could be pregnant is if someone has replaced all the necessary body parts.

2. Do you trust all of your friends? Aha! This may be my delineation. YES, I do trust my friends. But I don't trust easily, which is why I make that (apparently) odd distinction between friends and "people I know really well."

3. Would you move to another state or country to be with the one you love? Have done. Would do again.

4. Do you believe that everything happens for a reason? I believe in cause-and-effect, and the fact that we don't know everything.

5. Can you make a dollar in change right now? Yes, though I may need to raid the penny drawers.

6. Which one of your friends do you think would make the best doctor? Amy.

7. Are you afraid of falling in love? Uhm, not really.

8. Is there someone who pops into your mind at random times? Please tell me this happens to everyone!

9. What’s your most favorite scar? I really only have one 'good' scar, so I guess that's the default.

10. When was the last time you flew in a plane? Two weeks ago. -ish.

11. What did the last text message you sent say? "Ok. That isn't too bad, I guess...." [As I typed that, I received a text--how weird is that?]

12. What features do you find most attractive in the preferred sex? Confidence and sense of humor.

13. Fill in the blank: I love dogs.

14. What is a goal you would like to accomplish in the near future? Stay with the food plan.

15. If you were to wake up from being in a coma for an extended time, whom would you call? Presumably Beast and Sparky would be at the top of the list....

16. How many kids do you want to have? One of my own.

17. Would you make a good parent? I am a DAMN fine parent (when I'm not being a horrible mom)!

18. Where was your default picture taken? What's a "default picture"?

19. What's your middle name? none of the Web's business

20. Honestly, what’s on your mind right now? The overuse, nay abuse, of adverbs.

21. If you could go back in time and change something, what would it be? I'd listen more carefully to people who are no longer living.

22. Who was (or will be) the maid of honor / best man in your wedding? It was Jenny and Mike. How totally 80s.

23. What are you wearing right now? Plain blue T, jeans, soft black sox with green flowers on them.

24. Righty or lefty? Righty.

25. Best place to eat? With friends.

26. Favorite jeans? Lee or GV.

27. Favorite animal? See above, but I'll give you a hint: "woof"

28. Favorite juice? Grapefruit.

29. Have you had the chicken pox? Yes, when I was 6ish.

30. Have you had a sore throat? More than I can count. In fact, my throat has been sore off and on all week this week.

Random Blogthings

You Are Outgoing and Expressive

You love to communicate to and relate with others. Sharing stories and experiences is one of your favorite things in life. You are an open and easy going person. You don't have many hang ups or inhibitions. You are who you are. Your energy level is pretty high. You tend to be fairly calm when you're alone, but being in a group really makes you spark up. Your signature latte would have the works in it. You're not above putting in a couple types of syrup and whipped cream. And heck, sprinkles too!

The Latte Art Test

Hey, the more syrup, sprinkles and whipped cream, the less coffee! Woot!+ + + + + + + + + +

You Are the Playful One in Your Family

When you're with your family, you want to relive the times you had as a kid. You're ready to goof around, joke, and play games. You probably get along best with the kids in your family. You wish all the adults would lighten up a little and connect with their inner child. While you sometimes may feel a bit out of step with your family, they appreciate your levity. You are a truly happy person. Your enthusiasm and optimism are a blessing to those around you, including your family.

Who Are You in Your Family?

This is somewhat accurate, though I have to honestly say that my brother is the goofball, not me. I'm just a misfit.+ + + + + + + + + +

You Think That Confidence is Glamourous

You admire someone who can walk in to a room completely underprepared and wrongly dressed yet still own it. Glamour doesn't have anything to do with how much money you have or how fancy you look. It's all about what you've got going on with your attitude. The most enchanting people have taken a good look at themselves and accepted who they are. True confidence comes from high self esteem. You believe that you can't be truly loved and respected until you love and respect yourself.

The Glamour Test

I respect people like this. I certainly am NOT a person like this, however!+ + + + + + + + + +

You Are Count von Count

You? A vampire? Well, maybe in name only. There's nothing really vampiric about you. You are the kindest person in the world. You wouldn't hurt a fly, let alone suck someone's blood. You are a natural teacher, and you enjoy the company of children. And not because you find them delicious! People make find you annoying at times, but they never find you frightening. The only thing scary about your mouth is that you talk too much!

What Famous Vampire Are You?

Yeah, well, pretty much....+ + + + + + + + + +

You Are Easy-going and Relaxed

You have an inner peace and total calm that other people envy. You don't allow yourself to have mood swings. People can depend on you day in and day out. You don't change your mind or who you are. And while you're quick to react, you're also quick to act. Some have even accused you of being lazy. [uh, this pair of sentences makes no sense...or is it just me?] You do think that people work too hard for too little in this world. You're willing to be a little passive and see what comes to you.

The Mustache Test

Blergh...FAIL.+ + + + + + + + + +

You Are a Cherry Scone

The early part of your day is filled with delight and happiness. You see each day as a new beginning - a chance to do something different or better. You enjoy the morning for as long as it lasts. You wish the quiet of the early hours could go on all day. You're the type most likely to make your scones from high quality ingredients. You like to indulge those you love. You never skimp.

What Kind of Scone Are You?

I wouldn't use the word "delight," but I do love mornings.+ + + + + + + + + +

You Should Not Date a Vampire

You just don't understand what all the vampire fuss is about. You certainly do not find the ideas of vampires sexy. What's hot about someone who wants to bite through your skin? Yuck! Plus, you're pretty sure vampires have bad breath. And you're definitely not drawn to that sickly, pale look. Or all that moodiness - no thanks! You think that regular old humans are plenty attractive. You can't imagine why anyone would pick a broody beast over a healthy, alive person.

Could You Date a Vampire?

Yup. Except for that "broody beast" part which is making me absolutely giggle.

Saturday 9

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Talking in Your Sleep

1. Has anyone in your life talked in their sleep?

Sparky had night terrors as a wee one, up until about age 3. He just screamed and screamed, the only word I remember was "no!" over and over. Beast occasionally mutters in his sleep. My mom did too. And I guess I do as well. [insert stupid story from 20+ years ago]

2. What do you like about fall?

Sappy but true: the pretty color-show the trees put on. And the fact that the humidity usually takes a dive around here.

3. Do you have an addictive personality?

On a 1-5 scale, with 5 being 100% addictive, I'm probably about a 3 or 3.5.

4. Who was the last person to do something extra special for you?

Without being asked? It was something at work yesterday, which was a toss-off comment from that person, but it warmed my heart. Sparky cleaned the cab of the truck today--a large BK diet Coke tipped over there yesterday--but I'm paying him for that so I don't think that counts; I've had to remind him 3 times.

5. Would you ever take someone back if they cheated on you?

That's 100% dependent on the rest of the situation. I always used to say unequivocally NO, but I'm mellowing. Don't tell Beast. ;-)

6. Are you happy with where you are in life?

Yes. Best years of my life.

7. Do you believe that you can change someone?

When it comes to adults, only myself, and only with GREAT difficulty. Very young children are much more malleable, but I'm still not sure we can essentially 'change' them, just mold behaviors and responses.

8. Have you ever wished you could've had someone but you couldn't?

"Had"? OK, pass.

9. Would you ever fight someone over your significant other?

Would I? Yes. Have I? Yes.

Patrick's Place

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Saturday 6

1. You’re home alone watching television: what beverage are you most likely to be drinking?

Diet Dr. Pepper during the day (like now). More likely to be (in descending order of likelihood) water, wine, or a mixed drink in the evening.

2. You have dinner with friends at a nice restaurant: what beverage are you most likely to be drinking?

Gewurtz. Or possibly Stoli & tonic.

3. You’re at a cocktail party with a free bar: what beverage are you most likely to be drinking?

Stoli, rocks, twist.

4. Given a choice, are you more likely to choose water, a soft drink, tea, coffee, beer or wine?

Diet pop.

5. Take the quiz: What Kind of Wine Are You?

You Are Chardonnay

Fresh, spirited, and classic - you have many facets to your personality. You can be sweet and light. Or deep and complex. [who, exactly, would not agree with this description of themselves??] You have a little bit of something to offer everyone... no wonder you're so popular. Approachable and never smug, you are easy to get to know (and love!). Deep down you are: Dependable and modest Your partying style: Understated and polite [usually] Your company is enjoyed best with: Cold or wild meat

What Kind of Wine Are You?

Blogthings: Cheaper Than a Therapist

I was going along feeling like this might be ok...till that last line when I fell out ROFLing.

6. What is your favorite wine?

Gewurtz, slightly dryer than normal, though.

Friday 5

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...a day late...
Book Titles

1. What color is your parachute?

Cream/ecru/beige/off-white.

2. Who moved your cheese?

NOBODY better touch my cheese!!
grrrr

3. Where’s Waldo?

I dunno, but since he hasn't changed clothes in 15 years, we should be able to find him by odor alone.

4. Are you my mother?

Nope. One pregnancy and the result is sitting about 4 feet from me.

5. What’s happening to your body?

It's aging. And achy today.

The Dating Profile Meme

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Hard Times

1. Why is this so hard? "Braggart."

2. Walk with me. "I would, if it weren't for the fact that you are really freakin' slow!"

3. My software is state of the art. "The software is only as good as the hardware...."

4. Can’t believe I did this. "Points given for spelling all words correctly and for appropriate use of the apostrophe."

5. Life is an adventure or nothing. "Don't you mean 'of' instead of 'or'??"

6. Looking for someone to get to no. "I'm married and I have children, so I already have that."

7. I am absolutely terrible at this!! "I think you and #4 would get along great. Both of you are Teh Obvious."

8. Anything is possible, right? "You dating me is not possible, so...no."

9. It’s your last day to live, live it. "Wow, thanks for the uplifting news."

10. I enjoy text messages. "Much less likely to catch a social disease that way. Oh, wait, you already HAVE social issues. Nevermind."

Thursday Thunks

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...brought to you by Kimber, the color of a clown fish and the number 10595
A Small Meme In A Big Sea

1. If you won a brand new house in a Dream House Giveaway would you move into it, sell it to pay the taxes and make a profit, rent it out or give it to a family member/friend who might need it?

Sell it, unless it was in a place I'd want to live.

2. Are you good at billards?

No but I'm fair at billiards.

3. Does anyone on the planet really want to see Levi Johnston naked in Playgirl (other than when Bristol Palin did)?

Bristol saw him naked in Playgirl already? And, no, I don't want to see ANYone naked in Playgirl!

4. Is your phone ringing right now?

Nope. I think it's the guy over there whose phone is ringing right now.

5. Do you think man has eaten or tried to eat every type of animal on the face of the earth at one point or another? If not, what don't you think man has tried?

Yup. Survival is that important.

6. The new movie Avatar has been showing sneak peeks and been hyped to the max. Will you see it?

Nope. Not my thing. Plus, I kinda loathe James Cameron with a hate that's fairly unfathomable.

7. If a slightly bigger fish eats a small fish, then a bigger fish immediately eats that one, then an even bigger fish immediately eats that fish and then finally a huge fish eats the one that just ate that fish and it gets caught by you... how many meals will you have from that one fish?

Have you seen the Mike Rowe "Dirty Jobs" episode on the fishing boat in which they empty the stomachs of the fish that were caught? Yeah. I'm so not going there. I don't eat stomach contents. I'll be having the muscle of the main "outside" fish and that's all.

8. If you had an appointment with the doctor and all the plants in the office were dead, would you still see the doctor?

Uh, yeah? Surely you don't think the doctor waters the plants?

9. Have you ever seen the number 666 in a dream?

Not that I recall, certainly not recently. Maybe when I was a pre-teen and easily freaked-out about The End Times. It helps that I've studied The Revelation of John of Patmos and understand that much of it is code and dream language, i.e. symbolic NOT literal.

10. "At 20 years of age the will reigns, at 30 the wit, at 40 the judgment."~ Benjamin Franklin
So what happens at 50, 60, 70, 80, 90 , 100?

You get to take naked air baths and annoy your countrymen and -women at every possible turn of events until you die a happy, beloved old man.

11. Would you want your phone number to be (area code) 123-4567?

Hell no. Think of all the prank phone calls!!

Sunday Stealing

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The Over the Top Meme

Part One - Describe:

Your hair?

As usual, in the days leading up to a haircut, it has been styling perfectly for a week now. The color DEFinitely needs attention. Normally it's brown with red highlights, shoulder length with bangs. Soccer mom default style.

Your mother?

Nice timing....sigh She's in the happiest place I believe she's ever been, with her parents and Dad & Ellen. And caring not a whit about what the rest of us are doing, finally!

Your father?

Glad to finally have Mom (back) by his side?

Your favorite food?

Does sugar count as a food? If so, then yeah. If not, then candy.

Your dream last night?

This morning I was dreaming about our youth group fundraiser: all the things I still wanted to get done, all the setup still to come at church this morning, etc. Typical worry-dream.

Your favorite drink?

Stoli, rocks, twist.

Your dream/goal?

Survival.

The room are you in?

Living room. On the couch, with a green plaid blanket over my feet which are curled up next to me.

Your hobby?

This. And laughing.

Your fear?

Plock. Getting tired of this one again. Low tolerance after its many times' use.

Your TV?

Sony Bravia. Currently tuned to the Broncos/Redskins game on Season Ticket on DirecTV. Actually, RIGHT now it's one of those baby investment ads from E*Trade.

Your Pets?

There's a guinea pig about 10 feet from me.

Friends?

Yes. Wow, what if someone said no? Bummer. I'm depressed now.

Your life?

Immeasurably better than whoever answered the previous question "no." Otherwise, I would go with Complicated.

Your mood?

Content, and sorta sleepy.

If you're missing someone?

This, my friend, is a near-constant state. I fear it will only get worse over time.

Your best friend?

Is sick today. Booooo. :-(

Part Two - The Where's?

Where do you want to be in 6 years?

Sparky should have graduated from college by then. I'd like to be happy. I'd like for him to be happy, or at least having a good time figuring things out. Beast and I will be (holy SHIT!) 52 and thus past the Year of Horror that I'm not really looking forward to. Hopefully, he won't be killing himself anymore working by then. The world will be my oyster.

Where were you last night?

FIL's apartment where we watched the end of the Ohio-Iowa game (yay), then dinner at the Mill, then home. And (what I saw of) SNL flat-out sucked last night!

Where did you grow up?

In the same neighborhood my siblings grew up, in the same house, built by my dad in 1946.

One place that I go to over and over?

I'm kinda ROFLing over my first thought, but I'll go with "work" and be nice.

Your favorite place to eat out?

Depends on the day. I'll go with 6 Balls for now.

Wish list items?

DVR. Peace. Healthy & happy family & friends.

Last time you laughed?

At brunch.

Last time you cried?

Last night, when I inhaled a grain of pepper and it got stuck in my throat.

Part Three - The What's?

Something that you aren't?

Inherently chaotic.

Last thing you did?

Drove home from brunch.

What are you wearing?

Black pinstripe slacks, pale green Eddie Bauer short-sleeved sweater, trouser socks, and assorted other things.

Something you're not wearing?

Shoes.

Your favorite store?

Amazon. Or maybe Kohl's.

Patrick's Place

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Sunday 7

Name the first seven spaces on a Standard American Edition Monopoly board game that come to mind.

1. Boardwalk
2. Park Place
3. Pennsylvania Avenue
4. St. Charles Place
5. Marvin Gardens (there's a That Girl episode that reminds me of that one)
6. Ventnor Avenue
7. B&O Railroad

I can come up with half a dozen more without breaking a sweat, and I limited myself to the 'properites' which wasn't stipulated.

Unconscious Mutterings

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1. Grace :: ...and Peace to you...
2. Shower :: Rain
3. Alice :: ...in Wonderland
4. Purple :: Barney (unfortunately)
5. Apartment :: Flat
6. 3 :: Musketeers
7. Car :: 54
8. Pregnant :: Expecting
9. Counselor :: Troi (bet you can't guess what we've been watching on DVD lately...?)
10. Discretion :: Secrecy

Saturday 9

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Man on the Moon

1. Do you think it was important to send a man to the moon?

In terms of us learning so much more about our universe and planet, yes. Otherwise, it was a really giant waste of money.

2. What is your biggest fear?

Being found out.

3. If someone hung a sign around your neck today, what would it say and why?

"Wait till the last minute much??"

4. What is the longest line that you've stood in and was it worth it?

Dumbo @ DisneyWorld, for the second time. No. Well, ok, Sparky's face almost made it worthwhile.

5. As the holidays approach, what song are looking forward to hearing again?

"Do They Know It's Christmas" (Feed the World)

6. Whose music do you think is the most important of your generation's?

Uhm, hello: U2!

7. Do you find it is hard to be kind to strangers? Give an example.

No, it's almost easier: you don't have to be around them afterwards to deal with the fallout!

8. When do usually lose your patience?

Having had to repeat myself at least three times to an idiot usually does it for me.

9. Is there a book that you're dying to see as a movie?

Only those books I hate would I want to see as a movie, and even then...I wouldn't. The movie rarely gets it right.

Patrick's Place

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Saturday 6

1. What is the last thing you purchased for yourself, other than basics like groceries?

Sadly, I fear it was laundry baskets this afternoon at Farm & Fleet (along with Mason jars for a youth group thing at church). My life is pretty prosaic. I did buy nylons to wear with a skirt last Sunday at my mom's memorial service....does that count? And a T-shirt from Red Rocks thus proving myself no longer a native, but a lousy tourist. Sigh....

2. What is the last thing you purchased for someone else?

Guinea pig food, along with the laundry baskets and youth group stuff. Unless the youth group stuff counts as "someone else"?

3. If you were to win a lottery, what is the first charity you’d donate to?

Easy: CAI. In my mom's name.

4. If you won that lottery, what is the first "luxury" you’d buy for yourself?

Does paying off the mortgage count? That would be a luxurious moment: being 100% debt-free. After that, maybe a new car...?

5. Take the quiz: Do You Put Yourself First or Last?

Before I even took the quiz, I was pretty sure of the result...

You Put Yourself Somewhere in the Middle

You've gotten quite good at not putting yourself last, but you don't ever seem to manage to put yourself first. You manage to get by, but sometimes you can't help but feel like stress is getting the better of you. While you may not be able to put yourself first all the time, give it a try every so often. It may be hard to do, but it's really just as simple as saying "no" more often. The world will be fine without you, even if you drop out for a day.

Do You Put Yourself First or Last?

Blogthings: Learn Something Surprising About Yourself

Better than I expected, honestly.

6. When is the last time you spent an entire weekend putting yourself first?

Last weekend might count. Before that...months. At least.

And wasn't this just really freakin' depressing.... sigh

Hair

You Should Have Wavy Hair

You are laid back, friendly, and carefree. You really can't get too hung up on anything as silly as your hair. You truly enjoy yourself, and you have a natural charisma. People love to flirt with you. You are casual, low maintenance, and even a little careless. No one would accuse you of being uptight! You don't have a lot of rules or expectations in your life. You are flying blind and ending up in some pretty interesting places.

Should You Have Straight Hair or Curly Hair?

Blogthings: A Fine Line Between Insight and Stupidity

Right. Or rather, pretty close to dead wrong.

Friday Fill-Ins

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1. The last band I saw live was U2.
2. What I look forward to most on Thanksgiving is seeing family, eating like a starving person, and laughing a lot. (if you don't celebrate Thanksgiving, insert your favorite holiday)
3. My Christmas/holiday shopping is not particularly started.
4. Thoughts of the things I need to get done this weekend fill my head.
5. I wish I could wear the same size clothes I did 20 years ago.
6. Bagpipes ROCK! I need to learn how to play them.
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to seeing Beast again, tomorrow my plans include making templates for Sunday's fundraiser, cleaning, and generally tidying up the house, and Sunday, I want to give MEM a good sendoff at her party!

Friday 5

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Shapes

1. What is your favorite shape of pasta?

I like shells. Any size, just shells. They always seem fancy to me.

2. Which of the Lucky Charms marshmallows is (or was) your favorite? [link provided for our non-U.S. friends]

Grrreeeen cloooverrrs, of course.

3. Of people you know who are older than forty, who’s in the best shape?

Well, Christopher, of course. No one else I know is in that kind of shape!!

4. What shape is one of the more interesting scars on your body?

The only interesting scar I have is my abdominal zipper. Proof that doctors don't really know what the fuck they are doing, and that I was right and they weren't paying attention.

5. Of a human’s internal organs, which you think has the most interesting shape?

Ah-roo? I guess I'm rather fond of lungs.

Food 4 Thought Friday

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Breakfast
You wouldn't be caught dead, where?

At a right-wing rally of any kind.

Lunch
Was there ever a time you were frightened for your life?

I was a terrified child. So, yeah. As an adult, only a couple of times. The times I can think of involve driving incidents.

Dinner
What are you passionate about?

Kids. Cataloging. Books in general. Hypocrisy.

Midnight Snack
Have you ever won a trophy?

Nope. I never did anything that involved trophies.

Recipe of the Week(instead of your recipe for life, what is it just for this week?)

I just want to get the things I need to get done finished. No slacking tomorrow!

Animal Toothpaste Style

You Are a Chicken

You are a very observant and even snoopy creature. You are curious about the world, and you're always aware of what's going on. And while you're interested in the world around you, you are also very private. You are protective of your personal space, and you don't like it when you feel like your boundaries are being crossed. You can get along with others, even in a big group, as long as you're able to maintain your uniqueness and individuality.

What Farm Animal Are You?

The First Rule of Blogthings Is: You Don't Talk About Blogthings

OK, but who you callin' a chicken??+ + + + + + +

You Are Bubblegum Flavored Toothpaste

You are impulsive about most things in life, and you can't say no to fun! You are always in search of a new adventure. You try to lighten up every task and bring a little zing to your day. You like whimsical little treats, like bubblegum. Like everyone else, you have your struggles and problems in life. Unlike everyone else, you don't let the difficulty of life get you down. The world may be a harsh place, but knowing that that you can [or at least trying to] bring sunshine into other people's lives keeps you going.

What Flavor Toothpaste Are You?

Blogthings: We Have a Quiz for Almost Everything

Yeah, I don't think so. The mere thought of bubblegum toothpaste...shudder.+ + + + + + +

Your Fashion Style is Casual

You prefer to keep it laid back. Jeans and a t-shirt are practically your uniform. And when you dress up, you're still the most informal person in the room. Dressing formally makes you feel stuffy. Just because you're casual, it doesn't mean you're unfashionable. In fact, you often look effortlessly chic. You know how to rock a perfect fitting pair of jeans and a funky t-shirt. Not many adults can pull off your look, but you can!

What's Your Fashion Style?

Blogthings: We Have a Quiz for Almost Everything

I dunno if I can pull it off, but I also don't really give a shit.

Thursday Thunks

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[brought to you by] Kimber & her fathead hubby Anthony, the color of chocolate and the number 2

1. Thursday Thunks is written by 2 insane women (Berleen & Kimber) that who have never met face to face yet are best friends. One lives in Minnesota and the other in Arizona. They keep trying to convince each other to move to their state. What color house will Berleen have here in Arizona?

Tannish-brown. Aren't all houses in Arizona that color (i.e. adobe-colored)? lol

2. Do you dream in black & white or color, and how do you know your brain isn't just playing games with you?

My brain is always playing games with me, but I dream variously in black-and-white or in color. Depends. Mostly color, though, judging by my naptime dream today.

3. Does bubble gum lose it's flavor on the bedpost?

Never stuck it to a bedpost. Actually, never had a bedpost on which to stick it in the first place. By the way, this song always reminds me of a Sonny & Cher skit on their show....

4. We're buying Underoos. Which superhero do you pick?

Wonder Woman, duh.

5. Do you think if you yell loud enough while watching your favorite sporting event, it makes a difference in the outcome of the event?

No, but I definitely feel better than if I don't yell.

6. Is the word gullible in the dictionary?

It's in mine; maybe it's not in yours though.

7. If you could pick any currancy currency to be the face[,] on which currancy currency would it be?

Erk? I'm thinking perhaps Mickey Mouse should be on ours lately.
Wait, whose currency do I want to be on? NONE! Yuck.

8. What was your imaginary friend's name as a kid, and did they ever annoy you or just us?

Heh. BB was his name, and he never annoyed me. Ever.

9. Do you think it's ironic that the poop deck is in the rear of the ship?

Well, according to Wikipedia, the word comes from the French for "rear" so it's not such a stretch, really.

Thursday Thunks

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Disease, Sesame Street, Flowers..Oh MY!

1. Mad Cow disease, Bird Flu, Swine Flu...what barnyard animal will cause the next big outbreak of disease?

My first thought was turkeys, but that'll kill Thanksgiving and that's nothing to joke about! So...gotta be sheep. They are that stupid anyway. Cute-ish, but dump as a box of rocks.

2. Sesame Street turns 40 this month. If you were to be on Sesame Street, which character would you want to be in a scene with?

NOT Elmo or Zoe. Waa-aa-aay too squeaky. How about Grover? Is he still on? He was always my favorite. Or Bert. Bert makes me laugh.

3. We are out shopping for a new laptop. Which one do you pick and why?

Get a netbook. They are adorable and 100% functional. 'Course, I don't have one, so why listen to me?

4. Have you ever dried a flower in a book (pressing)? If so what was the flower and the name of the book?

I have. It was a rose from the first bouquet I ever received from a BOY, and it was pressed in my parents' unabridged dictionary. Once it was fully dried, I put it in another fold of waxed paper inside my journal.

5. Do you think it's important to study other planets? If so, why or why not?

Sure. Seeing others that are so variable teaches us more about ours and how unique it is. But please don't make me do the studying, ok? Not my thing.

6. Have you ever walked out of a movie at the theater? What was the movie, how much was the ticket and why did you walk out?

I don't think I have actually left. We took a bunch of kids to "Snow Dogs" and I would have left had I not been responsible for the safety of 6 kids. It was awful, but it was Sparky's birthday choice.

7. Does the city/town you live in have traffic enforcement cameras? Have you ever gotten a citation/ticket/fine from one? If so, did you pay or fight it?

HAH! The village in which I live has two--count 'em, two--cops. The city where I work has no cameras of which I'm aware. And so, no, because the only ticket I've ever gotten was in another nearby village with two cops. Sigh.

8. If your neighbor is having a baby would you buy a baby gift for them?

Yup. I love baby-stuff shopping! I have a collection of things I need to send to my niece, in fact...thanks for the reminder. She's due in about 27 days.

9. How many questions are too many questions?

Green jumping hardly bang sewer. [translation: I dunno]

10. Do you have a handwritten journal you write in everyday?

Nope. I have a blog.

11. Have you already made plans for 2010?

I know we're going to Vegas in January. Otherwise...not so much. It's pretty much one day at a time around here right now.

12. Thursday Thunks has a huge party for all those who play along each week. Where is the party, how long does it last and does Kimber fall off the roof dropping crayons? If so, what color of crayon does she fall on?

The party is far away from my house, runs very late (or early), has a loud and very bad band, and Kimber falls on top of them. Crayons are too smart to aim for.

13. We may have "blogger celebrity" questions in the near future. Are you excited?

OOOOOO-EEEE, wow! Yippee.

Yes.

Stress much?

You Should Write in a Journal

Part of what's stressing you out right now is not having all your thoughts sorted out. There's a lot of confusion and chaos going on, and you need to get a handle on it all. And there's no better way to do that than to start writing. At first your journal make not make sense to you, but that's okay. Just writing things down will help you. Over time, you'll find that it's great to have an outlet to think, vent, and dream without judgment. Just make sure to put a lock on that journal!

How Should You De-stress?

Right.

Whatever.

Blogthings: 100's of Fun, Free Quizzes and 3 Stupid Ones

Celebrity

You Would Be a Smart Celebrity

You're already very well read and curious about the world. So why would that change simply because you got famous? If anything, with more money to devote to traveling and charity, you would be even more worldly. Even though you may abhor most celebrity causes, you'd probably have a cause of your own if you were famous. You just care too much not to. You'd be a celebrity in the mold of Angelina Jolie, Gwyneth Paltrow, Brad Pitt, and Matt Damon.

What Kind of Celebrity Would You Be?

OK then.

Blogthings: We'll Tell You The Truth... Someone Has To!

ME??

You Are a Hippie

You may not have long hair or a closet full of tie-dye, but you definitely dance to the beat of your own drum. (And you may even play the drum as well.) You are a true free spirit. You don't let yourself be weighed down by rules and expectations. [HA!] You are creative, philosophical, and caring. You want everyone to have a better life. For you, the worst thing in the world is being stuck in some rat race. You rather be broke than have to wear a suit every day.

What's Your Stereotype?

Blogthings: Waste Time at Work!

This is so not true. I remember (vaguely) hippies, and I'm really not so much one of them. But the description...hmmm, maybe I am a hippie.
LOL

A-yup

You Are the Suburbs

You've got a bad rap, but you think people are just jealous of how good you've got it. You prefer to live somewhere that's clean, safe, and cheap. What could be wrong with that? You're not going to apologize for liking chain restaurants and good schools. While you may not be as sophisticated as the city, you're content with your life. Plus, there's more to do in the suburbs than people think. Besides, you can visit the city anytime you'd like. And when your fun in town is done, you have a comfy suburban house to come home to.

Are You the Suburbs or the City?

Blogthings: A Fine Line Between Insight and Stupidity

Wow, that's pretty accurate.

Sunday Stealing

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The Strange Question Meme, Part 1

1. What is the color of your toothbrush?

Blue and white. I think. I don't pay a lot of attention, to be honest. It looks a LOT different from Beast's anyway, so I'm never confused about the color.

2. Name one person who made you smile today.

A real smile or a fake smile? I worked, so I smiled at lot there, but I'm doubtful that those smiles count. Trevor, at church this morning, I guess.

3. What were you doing at 8 a.m. this morning?

As opposed to 8 a.m. this evening? This morning I was getting ready to head to church, but I think I was doing a meme at 8 on the clock.

4. What were you doing 45 minutes ago?

Praying with the youth group kids.

5. What is your favorite candy bar?

Whatever is close at hand, except Mounds and a very few others.

6. Have you ever been to a strip club?

No, I'm afraid that's a little outside of my purview.

7. What is the last thing you said aloud?

"Good night. Sleep well. See ya in the morning. Love you." To my son, 5 minutes ago.

8. What is your favorite ice cream? How to choose?

I like peppermint. Or bubble gum. I'm off ice cream for the foreseeable future. That's fine--I'm not much of a fan of it, unless it's got other stuff in it to make it exciting. And really: why not just eat the exciting stuff and ignore the ice cream all together?

9. What was the last thing you had to drink?

Diet Dr. Pepper. Shocking, right?

10. Do you like your wallet?

I do.

11. What was the last thing you ate?

Candy corn. Yuck. Who the hell thought this was a good idea? [disclaimer: I haven't been eating much processed sugar for the past month, so I think my taste buds have recalibrated to a MUCH lower capacity in this department]

12. Have you bought any new clothing items this week?

Yes. All very lovely stuff, tyvm.

13. The last sporting event you watched?

There may have been a college football game on yesterday when I got back from buying new clothes (and other stuff). The last one I paid attention to was probably last weekend's football games. I haven't been home long enough today to watch TV.

14. What is your favorite flavor of popcorn?

Cheese. Or just butter. REAL butter.

15. Who is the last person you sent a text message to?

Beast, in response to the one he just sent me a couple of minutes ago.

16. Ever go camping?

Yes.

{{{shudder}}}

17. Do you take vitamins daily?

No, but I take them more often and more regularly than I was doing three months ago. Or a year ago for that matter.

18. Do you go to church every Sunday?

I've made it two weeks in a row now, which is the first time that's happened since last spring, I think! So, no. Unless you mean, "do I walk into the church building for any purpose once a week at least" because I do do that.

19. Do you have a tan?

A tan what? {no}

20. Do you prefer Chinese food over pizza?

I am kind of pizza'd out lately, and I like Chinese food, but I'm not sure I like it more than pizza.... Hmmm.

21. Do you drink your soda with a straw?

Only the pop I get at restaurants. Who's got time (or motivation) to get a straw out at home?

22. What did your last text message say?

"OK. [Sparky] is already off to bed. I am sitting on the sofa 8-) cya soon. Love ya."

23. What are you doing tomorrow?

Volunteer in the morning, followed by a massage, then an eye doctor appt. in the late afternoon. I also need to prep for Mom's funeral and decide what to pack. Graph the emotional roller coaster of my day; I dare ya!

24. Favorite color?

Blue.

25. Look to your left; what do you see?

The steps up to the second floor are over there. I'd love to use them to reach my bed and go to sleep. Soon. I hope.

Patrick's Place

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Sunday 7

Name the seven worst candies or treats you hoped you never received on Halloween night.I wasn't really that fussy:

1. Fruit (apples, oranges) because it always went straight into the garbage
2. Anything homemade (candy, cookies, popcorn/popcorn balls) for the same reason
3. Jolly Ranchers--they invariably were stuck to the wrapper or partially opened (the latter meant garbage can time)
4. Pennies--one house on my block always wrapped 2-3 pennies in a net bag and doled them out. By age 8 or 9, I learned to just skip that house. Why yes, I was greedy on Halloween.
5. Religious reading material about how Halloween is evil--I never got this when I was a kid, but Sparky did, a couple of times. People, just leave your porchlight off or make sure you aren't home. Doing the pamphlet thing just makes you a target for the nasty older kids. Of course, maybe you WANT to be a martyr?
6. Mounds--not a fan of coconut
7. Cheap generic candy--yes, brand matters to 7-year-olds!!

Unconscious Mutterings

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1. Hairbrush :: Toothbrush
2. Sneak :: ...peek
3. Hole ::...in one
4. Horror :: Terror
5. Standard :: Normal
6. Mailbox :: Post Office Box
7. Attachment :: ...disorder
8. Type :: Sort
9. Nails :: Manicure
10. Storage :: Boxes