Sunday Stealing

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The Put Your Questions in the Box Questions

1. Where were you three hours ago?

Right here, trying to figure out my day. It's been a weird weekend of just feeling slightly ...off most of the time: headache, GI stuff, overheated (inside with A/C).

2. Make a confession.

I went to a memorial service for a former co-worker yesterday. I didn't speak to one of her sons because he caused her so much grief when she was alive that I just couldn't. Judging by his comments during the service, he hasn't really changed. I escaped afterwards ASAP, skipping the church luncheon, because I'm still very conflicted about the co-worker; she was a difficult person but also smart, kind in her own way, and a wonderful baker. And I was instrumental in getting her fired 5 years ago.

3. Bad habits?

Laziness is winning this race handily.

4. Favorite color?

Blue. Almost every shade of blue: robin's-egg, sky, navy, teal, midnight, turquoise, milky, denim. Bring on the blue! My top is in the lighter range (baby boy or pale sky), but I'm not overly fussy.

5. Can you drive?

Yes. I am the only person in the house doing that these days, so it's a good thing. Beast lost his license last fall, and he shouldn't be driving anyway as he can't actually feel or control his feet very well. Hence the advance to cane and now walker to get around. I live with an 90-year-old (he's actually 53).

6. 3 pet peeves.

Intentional stupidity.
People who are just mean-spirited and nasty toward others.
Humidity.

7. Last person you hugged.

Beast. Of course.

8. Something you miss.

I miss my dad right now.

9. What song is stuck in your head at the moment?

I seem to be song-free right now, which is fine. Something will come along. In fact, if I go read everyone's answers, I'll end up with one of those for sure.

10. Favorite quote.

"It is not your job to complete the task of perfecting the world, but neither are you free to desst from it." [Mishnah]

11. Favorite band.

Probably U2. It cycles.

12. Something you're excited for.

I had to take in a ring for repair and resetting a couple of weeks ago. It's ready--I should go get it. The payoff is even better due to the jeweler being next to Olive Garden, so we'll probably pick up some OGtogo.

13. Favorite movie.

Shoah

14. What type of phone do you have?

Samsung. It's about 3 years old now--but it still works so why change it? Works fine.

15. Favorite animal.

Wolf. Or if we need a specific entity, then Pintobean our cavy.

Saturday 9

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The Trolley Song (1944)
... Because Stacey suggested Judy Garland. Unfamiliar with this week's tune? Hear it here.

1) In this movie clip, just about everyone (except Judy) is wearing a hat. Do you wear hats for fashion, for warmth or for both?

There is very little that I wear strictly for fashion. I will wear a hat in winter if I'm outside for long. I also like a hat that keeps the sun off me in warm weather outside. Obviously, different hats, here.

2) This song is from Meet Me in St. Louis, which was a huge hit and the second highest grossing movie of 1944. When is the last time you watched a movie in the theater?

We went and saw the latest Star Trek flick a couple of weeks ago. Pretty good. Not great, but good.

3) The movie follows the Smith family as their hometown, St. Louis, to prepares to host the 1904 World's Fair. What's the biggest thing happening in your hometown?

One of the things I love about living where I do is that pretty much nothing happens here. I mean, we have our stuff--the headlines this week are about a middle-school kid getting arrested for threatening another kid with a knife, the arrest of a guy who stole an ATM out of a bowling alley last month, and the fact that the state may be suing the school district because of "illegal" fund transfers. Mind you, the irony is this state suing anyone over illegal fund transfers is simply outrageous....

4) This week's featured artist, Judy Garland, is best known as Dorothy from The Wizard of Oz. That movie is shown so often that Sam thinks she may have seen it a dozen times. Is there a movie or holiday special you've seen over and over?

I live with someone who swears that Christmas will not come if he doesn't watch Peanuts, Rudolph, and the Grinch. At least once. During December. We have them all on DVD. Oh, and the Fred Astaire thing. And Frosty. Gah. I hate them all. This, I am very aware, makes me a Bad Person.
OK, I can get through Rudolph, because I know all the songs and I love Burl Ives.

5) Judy admitted to being perpetually tardy. Are you usually prompt? Or are you always running late?

I always used to be at least 10 minutes early everywhere. Now, I'm late to work at least once a week and don't get too worked up if I'm a little late to meetings, etc. If I'm really late--say, more than 10 minutes, I will let people know. I added "of course" at the end of that sentence and then realized how many people I know wouldn't give 10 minutes a single thought.

6) Judy's first professional performance was a rendition of "Jingle Bells" when she was just two. How old were you when you entered your chosen profession?

I started working at my local public library at 16. My sister Jean became a librarian when I was about 18. I had no idea WTF I was going to do post-college at age 21, so I settled on grad school for my MLIS and it's worked out well. So, pick one of those ages, I guess. Incidentally, my oldest niece (Marie's daughter) is also a librarian. One of my college roommates is a librarian (perhaps a director now?). At least three other family members have worked in libraries at some point in their lives. My other college roommate's daughter has worked in a library. I really, seriously, think Sparky would make a great academic librarian--but he won't even think about it. Yet. heh

7) Thinking of "Jingle Bells," here's a wintery question for a hot summer day: What's your favorite carol?

Really, I love them all. I guess "Joy to the World" because it reminds me of my dad singing the tenor part. But then "We Three Kings" because my mother faux-hated it. "Hark the Herald Angels Sing" makes me giggle. You can' beat "Silent Night" either. I don't know. There are so many good, lesser-known ones too: "Lo, How a Rose Ere Blooming" is simply lovely, and "O Holy Night," when sung by a solid voice, is beyond gorgeous.

8) Judy was a very demonstrative person. She enjoyed hugs and admitted that, when she nervous, she took emotional support from physically reaching out. Are you demonstrative?

Uh, yeah. It's weird--we didn't grow up particularly huggy-kissy (though we are excellent at crying!), but as an adult, I'm really much more touchy. It's weird getting together with my family now because they're so standoffish.

9) She told Barbara Walters that people would be surprised to learn that she was a good cook and specialized in desserts. Do you have a sweet tooth?

Need you ask?? Well, I have been trying to keep myself on a shorter leash on this, but really--I could eat sugar ALL DAY given no health issues.

Sunday Stealing

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Mac'n Cheese Meme

Can you ever get enough of mac ‘n’ cheese?


Actually yes I can. We have it--homemade--often. I get tired of it.

Are you allergic to nuts or diary products?


Heh, no, nor dairy products even. I was told once that I might be on the verge of developing a peanut allergy but it never blossomed.

Do you think age matters in relationships?

Sure, it matters if it matters.

Has anyone ever called the cops on you?

Not...yet. That I know of.

Did you talk to someone until you fell asleep last night?

That hasn't happened in a very very long time.

What’s the connection between the last person you texted?

We're married.

Are you in a good mood?

No, actually, I'm in the middle of an anxiety attack and feeling very put-upon and crabby.

Excited for anything?

This weekend to be over? I do get to play with a two-year-old this week, so that could be fun. And his mom, my niece.

Do you have a hard time controlling your emotions?

Yes, and this is why I'm feeling anxious and crabby.

Do you like your height?

Yes. I like being tallish.

How long have you lived in your current home?

It'll be 12 years next month.

Could you go a week without brushing your teeth?

No. Yuck. I mean I could, but yuck.

Have you ever given any amount of money to the homeless?

Yup.

Own anything from Bath & Body Works?

...yeah, a few things. OK, a few dozen things. ;-)

Have you ever had your nails so long that they curved down at the ends?


I rarely have very long nails at all (hello, nail-biter here), but I have one nail that does curve down as soon as it gets past the nail bed.

Have you ever swallowed a bunch of salt water by accident?

I don't think so. I'm pretty sure it wouldn't be a good idea though.

Does it take you over an hour to go to sleep sometimes?

Quite often. And if/when I do drop off quickly, I generally wake up within an hour and then I'm awake forever. Welcome to my very interesting night-time hours.

When you get home from school/work do you change into your pjs right away?

Not usually, though I often change into more comfortable clothes.

Have you ever stayed up all night and the whole next day without any sleep?

Multiple times. Isn't this more-or-less part of being a grown-up? I mean in the last year alone, I've done that because my house flooded in the middle of the night, and because I had to take Beast to the ER at bedtime and stay with him and bring him home. And for other reasons in the past.

Has anyone ever told you that you have pretty feet?

I have no idea. Not recently. I think my feet are ok, though, which is, perhaps, more important.

What is the temperature currently in the town you live in?

Officially, it's 66. Perfect fall evening.

Do you ever actually drink milk alone?

I don't drink milk, period. About 10 years ago I decided that, at age 40+ and never liking the stuff, I was totally DONE with it.

Saturday 9

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Super Duper Love
If you're not familiar with today's song, you can hear it here. [oh how I adore Joss Stone]

1) The lyrics say, "I'm as proud as a girl can be." Tell us about something you're proud of.

I'm proud of dealing with depression and health issues, both in the past and currently. I may not be doing it all "right," but I'm doing my best.

2) This song is from her first CD, The Soul Sessions. She's told interviewers that the first CD she ever owned was by Aretha Franklin: Greatest Hits. So while we're talking firsts, do you remember your first CD (or tape or record)?

The very first record I ever bought was the 45 for "Seasons in the Sun" and the first full record was a compilation of rock songs, only one of which I ever heard anywhere else. Buzarre.

3) Last year, two men were convicted of plotting to kill Joss Stone. Even though she had (fortunately!) never even met the men, she still had to testify during their trial. Have you ever had to speak to a judge?

Yes, when I was very young, too. hah My mom worked in the county court, so I met the Judges (Rolis (sp?) and Gately) when I was under 10. Terrifying. Otherwise, the only time I've been in a courtroom was for jury duty (I was excused). I may have talked to a judge who wasn't at work. Anything is possible, no?
But who the hell plots to kill a singer??

4) Joss is frequently in the British press because of her friendship with Princes William and Harry. Who among your friends leads the most exciting life?

I don't really have too many exciting friends. I'm not exactly interested in drama. However, I do have a small group of friends in their early 20s and THAT is fun to watch. Also, my nieces and nephews who have small children are living eventful lives. Exciting? I don't know; more than me, for sure.

5) Because of dyslexia, Joss had trouble in school and dropped out when she was 16. What's the last grade you completed?

I have a Master's degree in Information and Library Science. yeehaw

6) She provided the voice of the villainness for the James Bond video game, Blood Stone. Do you have a Playstation or Xbox?

Sparky has an Xbox. We have the Wii here at home.

7) Sam is especially crazy this morning because she can't find her phone. What's the last thing you misplaced?

My peace of mind was pretty well shot Thursday night all night. I think I lost the jar of pickle relish I bought a couple of weeks ago; just replaced it tonight.

8) After composing this Saturday 9, Sam is off to Lowe's to pick up some heavy duty indoor/outdoor trash bags. Will you be in any stores this weekend?

Just got home from Meijer's for groceries. I think I'm done for the weekend.

9) Do you consider yourself more book smart, or street smart?

Definitely way more book smart, but I've got some street too.

Blogthings

You Are Colorful

You're the type of person who recognizes the rainbow of the world. You are excited to try new things. You are easily attracted by all the shininess and brightness around you. Often, all you see is possibilities. You are happiest when you are able to be spontaneous. Planning can take the fun out of the most delightful activities. You aren't just flexible and free wheeling - you are downright impulsive. You even surprise yourself with some of your snap decisions. You live live on your own schedule and time line. You aren't exactly punctual, but you're as likely to be early as you are to be late. People tend to forgive you for your flakiness because you're so open and fun to be around. The party hasn't started until you are there.

The Ice Cream Truck Test

Well, no. I am moderately flaky, but most of the rest of this doesn't sound much like me. I've learned to take things as they come, but I really prefer pre-planning everything out to the nth degree.

Saturday 9 18

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My Generation

1. What do you think is the most unique thing about your generation?

Wow, this question is a doozy! First of all, I have trouble with this because I was born right on the cusp of End-of-Baby-Boom and Whatever-Came-Next. Three siblings are/were squarely baby-boomers, and my older sister is pre-boom. If "My Generation" means people born in the 60s, then I'd say we're a fuckin' mess: our kids are still living at home, we're going to be paying into Social Security with probably no chance of seeing a payback, and we may be the first generation in awhile to live shorter lives than our parents. Yippee.

2. Do you speak out as often as you should?

Up until recently, I would say I speak up MORE often than I should, but I'm getting better, though still pretty mouthy.

3. How often are you tough and unreasonable?

I think there are those who would say that I'm not enough tough, but plenty unreasonable.

4. Do you believe that sometimes you learn more from a failure than a success?

Hell yeah! Not only, and not necessarily, my own.

5. Do you feel that you always have to win?

I really like to win. I'm not always a very good loser. But I know that I don't always win, so I'm better than when I was younger.

6. Do you think tradition matters?

Yes. But tradition mired in the past is useless if not translated and integrated into the present.

7. Do you tend to root for the underdog?

Almost always. Unless they are playing against the Packers. ;-)

8. Have you ever felt that you want to exceed your parents’ successes?

From a material standpoint, I have. From a 'life' standpoint, I'm not sure that's possible.

9. Of all the cartoon characters that you know of, which is most like you?

The teachers in the Peanuts cartoons (on TV)? Pogo? Wile E. Coyote?

I'm So Excited

10. What was the last event or situation that got you really excited?

I'm pretty excited about the fact that my boss is leaving, in less than a week now!!

11. How old were you when you started working and what was your first job?

From before I can remember, it was my job to clean my room up every Saturday morning while Mom did the rest of the house. Of course, that wasn't a paid job! I started babysitting at about age 11 or 12. My first applied-for job was working as a shelver at the local library at age 16. I was working before I had a driver's license, even.

12. Tell us about your grandparents.

All of my grandparents were born in or before the 1880s. My dad's parents were homesteaders (you know: 5 acres to prove in 5 years) in western Colorado when my dad was born. My mom's dad worked for the railroad in southwestern Colorado after immigrating from Canada; he left home in his early teens and married my grandmother, who was a schoolteacher in Montana, when she was in her early 20s and he was in his 40s. I never met him; he died in 1941, weeks after my parents were married. The other three surviving grandparents were all gone before I turned 12; I really don't remember much about any of them except that mom's mom had cold hands and beautiful long white hair, and dad's mom was deaf as a post.

13. Do you procrastinate or are you usually on top of situations?

I'm a great procrastinator, unless it's something I enjoy doing.

14. What would others say about you?

Ask them. (Let me know what they say?)

15. Do you believe in life on other planets?

I believe it's possible, even likely, but I'm not sure we'd recognize it as such necessarily, nor is it likely to look anything like us.

16. When was the last time that you were called too thin?

My parents were actually concerned about my weight as a kid, but while I was pregnant, that all ended. When I was in my 20s, one of my coworkers' husband called me "Skinny" whenever he saw me...creepy old fart.

17. Do you work out? Have you ever joined a gym and quit almost immediately?

I don't work out. I should, but I'm lazy. And I have indeed joined gyms and lasted just a few weeks or months.

18. Do you feel that you utilize all your intelligence in every situation?

Nope. That sounds very exhausting. I use a LOT of my intelligence in a LOT of situations, though. And then there's the majority of my time, when I'm on autopilot.

Saturday 9

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My Best Friend's Girl

1. Have you and a friend ever have an argument because you were attracted to the same person?

Not an argument per se, but I have a vivid memory of walking out of Mr. Gatti's Pizza to cry in the parking lot because L@ur@ was draping herself all over W@rren, with whom I was going through yet another period of lust-oration with at the time. We both knew perfectly well that he really only dated short blondes (which neither of us were), but he was (is) a tremendous flirt. Anyway, Ter! followed me outside eventually and talked me down and I went back in and joined the group after a time.

2. Who never returns your phone calls?

Uhm? I don't call that many people. I can't think of anyone who seems to purposefully avoid me. The only person I can think of, really, is the person in charge of the yearbooks at the Catholic high school in town; I never heard from her at all last year, so we're out two years' of their books at the library.

3. What was your favorite childhood toy?

My brother's Matchbox cars. Jacks. A jumprope. Perhaps all the books I read count?

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

Three girls came by last night doing a scavenger hunt. They scammed got a red crayon, a toothpick, and a bottle top from us.

5. Would you change anything about your life right now?

Hell, yeah. Where to start? On the other hand, my life is really pretty good, so right at this particular moment I'll stay the course. Besides, there's that whole "devil you know" thing; I don't want to jump into the fire from the frying pan (to mix up metaphors thoroughly).

6. Who is the easiest person for you to talk to?

Depends on the topic. Beast, Jenny, Amy, even Sparky, given the right subject matter.

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

I would like to stipulate that I would be among the wealthy and powerful class, and male, for this adventure. And then I'll be headed to Rome c. 60-80 C.E.

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

In person, I guess it would be the buildup to the Pope's visit to Athens 10 years ago, the first time a Pope had been to Greece in a millennia (or something like that). While we were not aware that our visit was going to coincide with the Pope's, it was something to experience all the heightened emotion; we actually left town for the day of the visit since our hotel was quite near the location of (one of?) his appearances and we wanted nothing to do with the protests that had begun the night before. When we returned in the evening, we got to see buses full of people arrested at the demos being brought to the police station across the street from our hotel. It was NOT a particularly pleasant time to be viewed as Western, i.e., non-Orthodox.

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

Whenever you have your house in order--mentally, physically, financially, emotionally. I know people who've started families at 20 and others whose first child arrived at 40. I think if you're much past 50 you may be working on some kind of ego-boost trophy thing, which also could be said for having a child while still school-aged. However, I'm not sure anyone can possibly be 'ready' for the day when they become 100% responsible for the health and well-being of a needy, helpless being.

W.T.F.

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Playing in the sand and tattooing your body

1) My coworker who sits at the next desk often texts me during work to communicate with me without anyone else knowing what she's saying. Do you ever text someone who is in the same room as you?

Yup. Text, and IM; both are almost as good as speaking a foreign language in front of those who don't speak it.

2) How do you feel about people naming their pets with people names (like Maddox, Luke, and Sarah) instead of more pet-type names (like Paws, Spot, Boots, etc.)?

What is this obsession with animals this week? I don't really care what people name their animals. My niece named her pets Symphony, Rhapsody, Melody, and Harmony; isn't that weird?

3) Do you have a "junk" drawer in your home? What types of items are stuffed in there? (Feel free to share a photo of the contents if you want.)

No pics of that, perish the thought. Let's see, from memory...at least three screwdrivers, wall hooks (the stick-on kind), wall putty, exacto knife, shoelaces, mower key, electrical tape, hammer, small light bulbs, multi-tool, extra house keys, other random keys...I'm sure there's more, but I'm too lazy to go look.

4) Would you ever buy a neon pink car?

I'm not sure I'd ever even ride in a pink car, regardless of the shade. Pink is the devil's color.

5) If you could come up with a slogan for the welcome sign that welcomes visitors to your city, what would the slogan be?

"Welcome. Feel free to shop here wherever you can find a place to spend your money. Consider that your challenge!"

6) What's the most exciting thing about your life right now?

Sparky's headed to college in 15 days. Beast just got out of the hospital last week. FIL is on hospice watch, though not in any urgent way. Take your pick.

7) Today (Aug. 11) is “National Play in the Sand Day.” If you were at a beach right now building a sandcastle, what would it look like?

I would be sleeping if I were on the beach right now, not building sandcastles.

8) If a company offered to pay you $100,000 to get an advertisement for its product tattooed on your body, would you do it?

Nope. I wouldn't pay to get a tat, why would I take money for it?

9) You're a kid again at a party with a pinata. What type of candy do you hope pops out of the pinata after you hit it?

American Smarties.

10) If someone wanted to win your heart, what would he/she need to do?

Be supportive, be self-motivated be smart, have a good sense of humor, keep me honest, be humble.

Exciting!

You Crave Some Excitement

You are a confident and together person. You are sure of who you are. You like to have a little excitement in your life, but you don't go overboard. You stay grounded. You are a high achiever. You crave success, and you'll work hard to hit it out of the park. You are resourceful and capable. You have the uncanny ability to make it all work somehow.

Do You Crave Excitement?

Wow, pretty close! Nice job, Blogthings!

Thursday Thunks

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I told you I'd post it!

Turn the tv on and open the newspaper.... what's the best reported news you've ever heard?

The hostages are free!
Obama won!
Bush #1 lost!
Nixon resigns!
Actually, the first Time Magazine picture I clearly remember was the one with the little girl running into her dad's arms when our troops came home from Vietnam. That was, what 1975?

Hey! Guess what? What's the best personal news someone has told you?

"I'm pregnant!"

Goshdarnit I'm tired... When you lay down to sleep at night, what's the best position for you to fall asleep in?

Side. Either one. I try to keep my back straight too, but that doesn't always work.

What [is] the most excited you've ever been?

Wow...uh, I remember being VERY excited before our high school trip to California.

Ever touched a turkey? And yeah, I mean the gobble gobble kind. I'm glad I re-read this or this could have been a stupid question. Have you ever touched a living, breathing, not on your plate turkey?

Uhm, yeah. Petting zoos.

It's everywhere, it's driving me crazy! Spend money, people, spend money! Have you boughten [sic] anything from the "new & early" Black Friday deals this year?

Fuck no. I don't even buy stuff on Black Friday.

So the news is out, the most best news ever in the history of news - Kimber & Berleen are finally going to meet! Kimber is flying to Minnesota. What should she bring with her?

Boots, a coat, and several sweaters.

Kimber thinks all Minnesotans eat lutefisk. It's a Scandinavian food and lucky for her, we're German. Maybe it's Norwegian. Heck I don't know - you ever ate the stuff?

{shudder} No way in the world.

What's in your right pocket right now?

Chapstick.

When you go to the dentist for your cleaning, do you use the toothbrush that they give you or do you use one that you have purchased yourself?

I have a spin-brush, so no. I usually save the one from the dentist for Beast or give it to the homeless shelter.

The Queen's Meme

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The Ex Files

1. When is the last time someone did something EXtra-special for you?

I am fortunate to live with someone who does super stuff for me/us almost daily. Last night, he paid the bills and balanced the books. I know, it sounds boring, but it means I don't have to. He also spent his afternoon chatting with the DirecTV guy while we were having new cable run in the house for our Christmas present to each other. This meant I could disappear upstairs and be 100% asocial. I don't take these sorts of things for granted.

2. Name oneEXciting thing that happens in your life daily.

Breathing isn't very exciting, but it happens everyday. So far.

3. Tell us the good, the bad and the uglies of your online EXperiences.

The good: all the fun people I've met online, the speed with which certain things can be accomplished that used to take weeks, the general techy/geeky feeling of learning new things regularly.
The bad: all the stupid that has accrued on the internet. Hoaxes, worms/viruses/bugs, bad pr0n, political ranting, conspiracy theories, and so forth.
The uglies: Bad pr0n (lol), people's 'disconnect' from social mores and general decent behavior online, MySpace (and other) pages that bring about epilepsy, and the stress of keeping up with everything online.

4. What makes an ordinary day EXtraordinary and EXceptional?

Paying attention to the little moments of joy helps a lot: watching the sky, noticing the goats and horses and cows on my way into town, listening to the giggles of children, allowing oneself a moment of contentment. Also, getting things accomplished.

5. Name one embarrassing incident you had to EXplain to your mother when you were a child.

Well, there was the time I lost the ring she'd given me. And the time I ditched two weeks' worth of swim lessons only to have the teacher rat me out. And the time I backed into another car while driving hers. I don't actually remember anything "embarrassing" just a lot of stupid behavior on my part that I had to fess up to.

6. If you could FedEX yourself anywhere in the world, where would you go?

How long am I planning to stay there? I'd really go almost anywhere if it's a brief stay. For more lengthy stays, I'm thinking Ydra, Ouray, Moosehead Lake, Puerto Vallarta, San Diego, or anyplace else warm and sunny and responsibility-free.

7. Who would you like to EXray and why?

It's too early for me to be snarky, and I can't think of anyone whose bones are particularly enchanting, so...no one.

The rest of the 'things

You Are a Burger

You are a down to earth person and a straight shooter. You don't fall for fads or trends. You are stable and a bit old fashioned. Tradition and loyalty are important to you. You are a good friend and you like to have a good time. You find it easy to kick back. You're not one to make waves in life. You're happy just to be a part of the fun.

What Kind of Fast Food Are You?

Pretty close. That looks like a killer burger, too.

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Your Spicy Score: Medium

You enjoy letting loose and having fun, but you don't go overboard. You know that a little spice can go a long way. You keep yourself in check. When things are too boring, you really know how to bump up the temperature. When things are getting hot and completely out of control, you know how to pull back.

How Spicy Are You?

100% accurate, though I find the photo pretty objectionable...oh well.

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You Are Vitamin A

You see the world vividly. You are a very visual person, and you pay special attention to colors. And while you appreciate a sunny, beautiful day - you also like the subtle visuals of night. You are youthful both in appearance and spirit. You are likely healthier than average. You shine brightly and are best in small doses. Too much of your company can be overwhelming and even dangerous.

What Vitamin Are You?

Not so much. I'm pretty undangerous.

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Saturday 6

1. What's the most exciting thing you have planned for this weekend?

Last night's play was pretty fun. There's a concert tomorrow. And youth group meetings are never short on excitement--that's tomorrow night.

2. What is the most exciting adventure you’ve ever been part of?

Participating in rebuilding D'Iberville, MS. Or spending 10 days in Italy with no Italian language skills, no guidebook, limited money and glorious freedom.

3. A friend offers you the chance to go skydiving: you’ll be strapped to a professional skydiver who will actually operate the parachute for the two of you, so all you have to worry about is the experience itself. Would you take your friend up on the offer?

I'd probably kill her in my rush past her to get on the plane! YES YES YES!

4. How long has it been since you tried a completely different cuisine?

Quite awhile. I don't live near a lot of ethnic variety unless you count roadkill.

5. Take the quiz: Is Your Life Boring?

You Live an Exciting Life

You are anything but a bore. You make sure that life is full of excitement. You have an adventurous spirit, and you don't like to sit still for too long. If you feel like doing something, you don't think about it. You just do it. There's no way you could ever live a boring life. There's too much to do and not enough time.

Is Your Life Boring?

Pretty close. My life right now=NOT boring. Certainly busy, if not particularly exciting.

6. What is the biggest fear you feel you have definitely overcome?

Going places alone. I'm better than I ever used to be, but not where I'd like to be.