Sunday Stealing: The Random Dozen Meme
1. When you go to Wowmart, what one thing do you get every single time, besides a funky-wheeled squeaking cart full of frustration? Lounging and/or workout clothes
2. What is something that people are currently “into” that you just don’t get or appreciate? Robert Pattinson, skinny jeans
3. What is something that really hoists your sail that other people might feel “ho-hum” about? People who answer your question, but the answer has nothing to do with the question you just asked.
4. Favorite song to sing in the shower or car? um, Wheels On the Bus
5. A really great salad must have this ingredient: A yummy dressing
6. What advice in a nutshell would you give to new bloggers? I still consider myself a new blogger, but here goes . . Surf around to find some blogs that you like and follow them. Leave lots of comments - try to get to know your fellow bloggers. They can be a great source of inspiration and ideas.
7. What was the alternate name that your parents almost named you? Do you wish they had chosen it instead of the one they gave you? I have no idea!
8. What in your life are you waiting for? For life to be a little less crazy (yeah, right!)
9. You get a package in the mail. What is it, and who is it from? Books, from Amazon. Yes, I have a problem
10. Today–what song represents you? Stop this Train by John Mayer
11. What is one thing that blogging has taught you about yourself? That I love writing, and wish I could do it all the time.
12. How are you going to (or how did you) choose the clothes you’re wearing today? I'm still in my pajamas - tank top and shorts - will likely stay this way for a while - it's Sunday morning!
What do they say about you in general or specifically how you’re feeling today? Comfortable!
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Thursday, April 16, 2009
Seriously Random Questions Meme
Seriously Random Questions Meme
Stolen from PT Law-Mom
1. Your ex is on the side of the road, on fire. What do you do? I'd do what I could to help. I've been with my husband for 17 years (wow!), so any issues I had with any exes are long in the past.
2. Your best friend tells you she is pregnant. What is your reaction? Yay! Another baby in the family!
3. When is the last time you wanted to punch someone in the face? Never. I don't think that way.
4. What is the last thing you spent money on? Lunch at work
5. Do you think you gained or lost weight this past month? Gained. Ugh, a constant battle for me.
6. Crunchy or Puffy Cheetos? I don't like Cheetos
7. The first person on your friends list just called you a bitch. What do you do? Blow it off. I've grown a thick skin over the years. So, whatever. If I really was bitchy, I'd apologize.
8. Congratulations! You just had a son. What’s his name? No more kids for me, but hypothetically, Brett or Shane or maybe after Hunter if he wanted that (he hasn't in the past!)
9. Congratulations! You just had a daughter. What’s her name? Again, no more kids for me, but a runner up to #3's name was Caitlyn. I also like Avery, but Hunter has veto'd that in the past.
10. What are you craving right now? Sleep, warm weather, the beach
11. What was the last thing you cried about? Can't remember ...I guess from pain when I had kidney stones.
12. When you buy something and your change is 2 cents, do you keep it or tell the cashier to keep it? Put it in either a penny tray on the counter or toss into my purse.
13. What color is your tissue box? pink flowered
14. Do you have a ceiling fan in your bedroom, and if so, is there dust on that fan? Yes, and YES.
15. What was the last voicemail you received about? Hunter telling me to call him on the road
16. Have you ever blocked someone on Facebook? No....I've thought about it though. There are a couple people that annoy the crap out of me.
17. Scariest thing you’ve experienced in the last year? Kidney stones while 8 months pregnant (the scary part was not knowing what the pain was before diganosis, being on painkillers just weeks before having a baby, and never knowing when the pain would come back)
18. Do you wear a name tag at work? We have them and are supposed to wear them in meetings where we are meeting new people...but I never do. It's my way of rebelling. I introduce myself to people right off the bat, if they can't remember my name that's not my problem.
19. What kind of car do you want?Realistically? An Audi A8....someday.
20. What do you order when you go to Burger King? Burger/fries/coke.
21. Have you ever had a garage sale? Yes, just had one. I need to have one at least once a month though - I've got mad clutter.
22. What color is your cell phone? Silver - I have the lamest, most generic phone - the kind that comes free when you sign the contract.
23. What is the last alcoholic beverage you had? A disappointing margarita at a tex-mex restaurant. Should have ordered better tequila.
24. Are you happy right now? Pretty much, I guess.
25. Who came over to your house last? Next door neighbors
26. Do you drink beer? In the past, yes...nowadays, not much.
27. Have your brothers or sisters ever told you that you were adopted? No.
28. What is your favorite key on your key chain? Um..seriously? A weird question. Guess my car key - it gets me where I need to go.
29. What was the last movie you watched at home? A League of Their Own on TBS
30.What is in your pocket? Nothing
31. Who introduced you to your bf/gf/husband/wife? No one person, we met at a bar in college
32. Where do you hurt? Everywhere after kickboxing class
33. Has someone ever made you a build a bear? No, but I've helped my kids make them - they love them!
34. What’s something fun you did today? Argue with clients at work about what's in both their business' and the company's best interest. That's my job - saving them from themselves. I love it.
35. What is your favorite aisle at Target? The book/music section, but I love the whole store. Fortuanately for my bank account, there is no Target convenient to us so I don't get there often.
36. When is your birthday? August 9
37. Is there anything hanging from your rear view mirror? No
38. How many states in the US have you been to? Let's see....I'm an East Coast girl.....Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Hampshire, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, D.C, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Louisiana, Alabama, Mississippi, Missouri, Kansas, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, Michigan. Not even half - how lame!
39. What kind of milk do you drink? 1%, sometimes with a whole lot of Hershey's syrup
40. What are you going to do after this? Pick up my kids, make dinner, clean up kitchen, wash/sterilize bottles, play with kids, get them ready for bed, put them to bed, watch a little TV, pass out exhausted.
41. Who was the last person you went shopping with? Husband and kids on our day trip yesterday to New York City.
42. What is something you need to go shopping for? Clothes and shoes! Haven't bought any in quite a while, so I'm in dire need of wardrobe updates.
43. Do you have the same first name as one of your relatives? No.
44. What kind of car do your parents drive? Chevy Trailbazer and Oldsmobile Aurora
45. Are you rich? Nope, but rich in blessings.
46. What color is your couch? Burgundy
48. What famous person do you look like? Um, no one I can think of.
49. Does someone like you right now? I sure hope so!
50. Say you were given a pregnancy test right now. Would you pass or fail? Strange ...never thought of a pg test as pass or fail - Whatever "not pregnant" means...answer depends on whether you'd want to be pregnant or not! I don't, so I guess that means...."pass"???
51. Favorite pop-tart flavor? Chocolate
52. Do you know anyone in jail/prison? Yes.
53. What are your plans for the weekend? Attending opening day of Diva's softball, and later on Daredevil's T-ball game. Supposed to be 75 degrees and sunny, looking forward to sitting in the sun and watching my babies on the field!
54. Do you like the color green? It's OK, not my favorite
55. Who was the last person you sent an instant message to? I don't IM....does that make me old?
56. Last restaurant you went to? Ellen's Stardust Diner in NYC - 51st & Broadway - I highly recommend it!
57. How many hours did you sleep for last night? 6. Not enough, I know, but enough to function today.
58. Do you swear at your parents? No
59. Do you think someone is thinking about you right now? Maybe
60. Have you ever changed your clothes while in a vehicle? Yes - that's where my illegal tinted windows come in handy. (Legal in the state where I bought the car (Florida), illegal where I now live. Just got hassled at the DMV, even though I see hoopdees driving around the city every day with windows much darker than mine.)
61. What is your ringtone? Generic - I don't care much about that stuff. Again, does that make me old?
62. What were you doing at midnight last night? It's a work night, I was sleeping!
Stolen from PT Law-Mom
1. Your ex is on the side of the road, on fire. What do you do? I'd do what I could to help. I've been with my husband for 17 years (wow!), so any issues I had with any exes are long in the past.
2. Your best friend tells you she is pregnant. What is your reaction? Yay! Another baby in the family!
3. When is the last time you wanted to punch someone in the face? Never. I don't think that way.
4. What is the last thing you spent money on? Lunch at work
5. Do you think you gained or lost weight this past month? Gained. Ugh, a constant battle for me.
6. Crunchy or Puffy Cheetos? I don't like Cheetos
7. The first person on your friends list just called you a bitch. What do you do? Blow it off. I've grown a thick skin over the years. So, whatever. If I really was bitchy, I'd apologize.
8. Congratulations! You just had a son. What’s his name? No more kids for me, but hypothetically, Brett or Shane or maybe after Hunter if he wanted that (he hasn't in the past!)
9. Congratulations! You just had a daughter. What’s her name? Again, no more kids for me, but a runner up to #3's name was Caitlyn. I also like Avery, but Hunter has veto'd that in the past.
10. What are you craving right now? Sleep, warm weather, the beach
11. What was the last thing you cried about? Can't remember ...I guess from pain when I had kidney stones.
12. When you buy something and your change is 2 cents, do you keep it or tell the cashier to keep it? Put it in either a penny tray on the counter or toss into my purse.
13. What color is your tissue box? pink flowered
14. Do you have a ceiling fan in your bedroom, and if so, is there dust on that fan? Yes, and YES.
15. What was the last voicemail you received about? Hunter telling me to call him on the road
16. Have you ever blocked someone on Facebook? No....I've thought about it though. There are a couple people that annoy the crap out of me.
17. Scariest thing you’ve experienced in the last year? Kidney stones while 8 months pregnant (the scary part was not knowing what the pain was before diganosis, being on painkillers just weeks before having a baby, and never knowing when the pain would come back)
18. Do you wear a name tag at work? We have them and are supposed to wear them in meetings where we are meeting new people...but I never do. It's my way of rebelling. I introduce myself to people right off the bat, if they can't remember my name that's not my problem.
19. What kind of car do you want?Realistically? An Audi A8....someday.
20. What do you order when you go to Burger King? Burger/fries/coke.
21. Have you ever had a garage sale? Yes, just had one. I need to have one at least once a month though - I've got mad clutter.
22. What color is your cell phone? Silver - I have the lamest, most generic phone - the kind that comes free when you sign the contract.
23. What is the last alcoholic beverage you had? A disappointing margarita at a tex-mex restaurant. Should have ordered better tequila.
24. Are you happy right now? Pretty much, I guess.
25. Who came over to your house last? Next door neighbors
26. Do you drink beer? In the past, yes...nowadays, not much.
27. Have your brothers or sisters ever told you that you were adopted? No.
28. What is your favorite key on your key chain? Um..seriously? A weird question. Guess my car key - it gets me where I need to go.
29. What was the last movie you watched at home? A League of Their Own on TBS
30.What is in your pocket? Nothing
31. Who introduced you to your bf/gf/husband/wife? No one person, we met at a bar in college
32. Where do you hurt? Everywhere after kickboxing class
33. Has someone ever made you a build a bear? No, but I've helped my kids make them - they love them!
34. What’s something fun you did today? Argue with clients at work about what's in both their business' and the company's best interest. That's my job - saving them from themselves. I love it.
35. What is your favorite aisle at Target? The book/music section, but I love the whole store. Fortuanately for my bank account, there is no Target convenient to us so I don't get there often.
36. When is your birthday? August 9
37. Is there anything hanging from your rear view mirror? No
38. How many states in the US have you been to? Let's see....I'm an East Coast girl.....Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Hampshire, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, D.C, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Louisiana, Alabama, Mississippi, Missouri, Kansas, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, Michigan. Not even half - how lame!
39. What kind of milk do you drink? 1%, sometimes with a whole lot of Hershey's syrup
40. What are you going to do after this? Pick up my kids, make dinner, clean up kitchen, wash/sterilize bottles, play with kids, get them ready for bed, put them to bed, watch a little TV, pass out exhausted.
41. Who was the last person you went shopping with? Husband and kids on our day trip yesterday to New York City.
42. What is something you need to go shopping for? Clothes and shoes! Haven't bought any in quite a while, so I'm in dire need of wardrobe updates.
43. Do you have the same first name as one of your relatives? No.
44. What kind of car do your parents drive? Chevy Trailbazer and Oldsmobile Aurora
45. Are you rich? Nope, but rich in blessings.
46. What color is your couch? Burgundy
48. What famous person do you look like? Um, no one I can think of.
49. Does someone like you right now? I sure hope so!
50. Say you were given a pregnancy test right now. Would you pass or fail? Strange ...never thought of a pg test as pass or fail - Whatever "not pregnant" means...answer depends on whether you'd want to be pregnant or not! I don't, so I guess that means...."pass"???
51. Favorite pop-tart flavor? Chocolate
52. Do you know anyone in jail/prison? Yes.
53. What are your plans for the weekend? Attending opening day of Diva's softball, and later on Daredevil's T-ball game. Supposed to be 75 degrees and sunny, looking forward to sitting in the sun and watching my babies on the field!
54. Do you like the color green? It's OK, not my favorite
55. Who was the last person you sent an instant message to? I don't IM....does that make me old?
56. Last restaurant you went to? Ellen's Stardust Diner in NYC - 51st & Broadway - I highly recommend it!
57. How many hours did you sleep for last night? 6. Not enough, I know, but enough to function today.
58. Do you swear at your parents? No
59. Do you think someone is thinking about you right now? Maybe
60. Have you ever changed your clothes while in a vehicle? Yes - that's where my illegal tinted windows come in handy. (Legal in the state where I bought the car (Florida), illegal where I now live. Just got hassled at the DMV, even though I see hoopdees driving around the city every day with windows much darker than mine.)
61. What is your ringtone? Generic - I don't care much about that stuff. Again, does that make me old?
62. What were you doing at midnight last night? It's a work night, I was sleeping!
Friday, February 13, 2009
Where I was When . . .meme
Stolen from PT Law-Mom, who stole it from LS Part-Timer, who stole it from New Kid on the Hallway.
WHERE I WAS WHEN .....
1.) Challenger space shuttle exploded (1986): I was sixteen and a junior in high school. There was a TV in my class, so we watched it live. Seeing it just vanish into thin air all of a sudden was horrifying. I will never forget that image.
2.) Berlin Wall falls down (1989): I was partying hard in college back then and was pretty much oblivious of most events outside my shallow little world of beer, boys, pledging a sorority, and studying just enough to get by. Yes, I know how pathetic I was.
3.) Oklahoma City federal building bombing (1995): The year before I got married. Saw it on TV, it was pretty upsetting, especially hearing there was a day care center in the building. I will always remember the image of the firefighter carrying an injured child away from the debris.
4.) OJ Verdict (1995): I was at work. They brought a TV to my department and hooked it up so everyone could see it live. I wound up leaving work and went home for my lunch hour to watch it. There were very strong (and differing) opinions among my co-workers as to whether he was guilty, and I just wanted to watch it by myself without people looking to see my reaction to tell what "side" I was on.
5.) Princess Diana dies (1997): I was at the Shore with my family for Labor Day weekend, and JV and I were returning to my parents' place after seeing the Sylvester Stallone movie "Cop Land" on the boardwalk. We walked in the door and my brother, who was watching the coverage, told us. I have always been a huge Princess Diana fan so I was devastated. A few days later I stayed up all night tearfully watching the live broadcast of her funeral. It was even sadder to remember that I had also stayed up all night (at a slumber party) to watch her wedding on TV when I was 11. That was when my adoration of Princess Diana started - way back in 1981.
6.) Columbine massacre (1999): I remember watching the coverage but I don’t remember when I first heard or what I was doing. I was probably at work.
7.) JFK Jr. Plane crash (1999): I was in Dewey Beach, Delaware for a Girls' weekend with some former college roommates. I remember we kept checking the news hoping to hear that they had been safely rescued.
8.) Bush/Gore crazy election (2000): We were in the process of moving to Palm Beach County, Florida during that time, right smack in the middle of where all the "hanging chad" drama was unfolding. I did not vote in the election as I did not like either candidate. Stupid reason not to vote, I know, but I just couldn't pick one.
9.) September 11, (2001): Living in Florida. I was at work when I heard, and thought it was an accident at first. Shock turned to a pit of fear in my stomach when I learned it was not just a tragic accident. My boss at the time addressed our department with tears in his eyes, and choked up as he told us to go home, be with our families, and hug our children. I couldn't get to Diva's day care fast enough. The next few nights were eerie as we could hear (and see) F16's patrolling the Florida coast. I remember thinking those F16's made me feel a little bit safer.
10.) Space ship Columbia disintegrates (2003): Still living in Florida. I saw the coverage on TV, but don't remember where I was when this happened. Again, I was likely at work.
11.) Hurricane Katrina hits (2005): I was "down the Shore" again for Labor Day weekend at my parents' place. I was shocked to see the devastation and disappointed in our government's response, or lack thereof. JV has a cousin in New Orleans, and we were relieved to learn she and her husband had evacuated and were safe.
WHERE I WAS WHEN .....
1.) Challenger space shuttle exploded (1986): I was sixteen and a junior in high school. There was a TV in my class, so we watched it live. Seeing it just vanish into thin air all of a sudden was horrifying. I will never forget that image.
2.) Berlin Wall falls down (1989): I was partying hard in college back then and was pretty much oblivious of most events outside my shallow little world of beer, boys, pledging a sorority, and studying just enough to get by. Yes, I know how pathetic I was.
3.) Oklahoma City federal building bombing (1995): The year before I got married. Saw it on TV, it was pretty upsetting, especially hearing there was a day care center in the building. I will always remember the image of the firefighter carrying an injured child away from the debris.
4.) OJ Verdict (1995): I was at work. They brought a TV to my department and hooked it up so everyone could see it live. I wound up leaving work and went home for my lunch hour to watch it. There were very strong (and differing) opinions among my co-workers as to whether he was guilty, and I just wanted to watch it by myself without people looking to see my reaction to tell what "side" I was on.
5.) Princess Diana dies (1997): I was at the Shore with my family for Labor Day weekend, and JV and I were returning to my parents' place after seeing the Sylvester Stallone movie "Cop Land" on the boardwalk. We walked in the door and my brother, who was watching the coverage, told us. I have always been a huge Princess Diana fan so I was devastated. A few days later I stayed up all night tearfully watching the live broadcast of her funeral. It was even sadder to remember that I had also stayed up all night (at a slumber party) to watch her wedding on TV when I was 11. That was when my adoration of Princess Diana started - way back in 1981.
6.) Columbine massacre (1999): I remember watching the coverage but I don’t remember when I first heard or what I was doing. I was probably at work.
7.) JFK Jr. Plane crash (1999): I was in Dewey Beach, Delaware for a Girls' weekend with some former college roommates. I remember we kept checking the news hoping to hear that they had been safely rescued.
8.) Bush/Gore crazy election (2000): We were in the process of moving to Palm Beach County, Florida during that time, right smack in the middle of where all the "hanging chad" drama was unfolding. I did not vote in the election as I did not like either candidate. Stupid reason not to vote, I know, but I just couldn't pick one.
9.) September 11, (2001): Living in Florida. I was at work when I heard, and thought it was an accident at first. Shock turned to a pit of fear in my stomach when I learned it was not just a tragic accident. My boss at the time addressed our department with tears in his eyes, and choked up as he told us to go home, be with our families, and hug our children. I couldn't get to Diva's day care fast enough. The next few nights were eerie as we could hear (and see) F16's patrolling the Florida coast. I remember thinking those F16's made me feel a little bit safer.
10.) Space ship Columbia disintegrates (2003): Still living in Florida. I saw the coverage on TV, but don't remember where I was when this happened. Again, I was likely at work.
11.) Hurricane Katrina hits (2005): I was "down the Shore" again for Labor Day weekend at my parents' place. I was shocked to see the devastation and disappointed in our government's response, or lack thereof. JV has a cousin in New Orleans, and we were relieved to learn she and her husband had evacuated and were safe.
Sunday, December 21, 2008
Sunday Stealing: The Sreaming Masses' Meme
Sunday Stealing: The Screaming Masses' Meme
Here's this week's meme. To get in on the fun, visit Judd over at Sunday Stealing.
Here's this week's meme. To get in on the fun, visit Judd over at Sunday Stealing.
1. What is a nickname a former (or present) lover gave you? My husband calls me "babe" sometimes.
2. How do you style your hair? If you just would say "cut" what style is it? Blow dry with a big round brush & finish with flat iron. Inverse chin length bob
3. What's your least favorite Christmas song? Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer or Elvis' Blue Christmas
4. How many colors are you wearing now? 3 Navy blue, grey, orange
5. Are you an introvert or extrovert? Either - depends on the situation
6. What was the last book you read? Parenting Inc: How we are sold on $800 strollers, Fetal Education, Baby Sign Languages, Sleeping Coaches, Toddler Couture, and Diaper Wipe Warmers and What It Means for our Children
7. What's one piece of fiction that changed your life? I read mostly non-fiction nowadays, but when I was younger I read all the Stephen King books. I loved them, but they made me afraid of the dark! Being in the basement at night by myself still creeps me out!
8. If you are attracted to someone who is already in a relationship (or married), what might do you do? Keep it to myself and move on
9. Is there anything that has made you unhappy recently? My son struggling at school. He's doing better now. I'm so proud of all his hard work.
10. What's your favorite dessert? Cheesecake or anything chocolate
11. How long does it take you to get ready in the morning? Too long.
12. Name one website that you visit daily. Why do you read it? New York Times. I live in a small town, so it makes me feel a little bit more worldly and informed
13. What was your last job before either you are at home or at another job?? I work as a paralegal in the Legal department of a large corporation.
14. Do you like to clean? Not really, but I like the results and sense of accomplishment
15. What was the last song to get stuck in your head? "Jeremiah was a bullfrog, was a good friend of mine . . ."
16. What's the last movie you saw? Theater: High School Musical 3 DVD: Baby Mama TV: 28 days (where I heard the "Jeremiah was a bullfrog" song)
17. Pirates or Ninjas? Pirates. I love Captain Jack Sparrow.
18. What is your least favorite thing to do that you have to do everyday? Clean up the trail my kids leave everywhere.
19. Best time of your life? Tough one . . either my college years or now, while my kids are little . .
20. What are you most looking forward to in the coming year? Watching my kids grow . . .
Have a great week.
Sunday, December 14, 2008
Sunday Stealing: The Christmas Meme
Sunday Stealing: The Christmas Meme
Head on over to Sunday Stealing to see more meme participants or join the fun yourself.
1. Wrapping paper or gift bags? Wrapping paper for Christmas. Any other time, though, gift bags!
2. Real tree or Artificial? Real. We make a Griswolds day of it . . riding on a tractor, trooping through a tree farm to find the perfect tree while sipping hot chocolate, ceremoniously cut it down, etc.
3. When do you put up the tree? It varies, but we try to do it as soon as possible after Thanksgiving.
4. When do you take the tree down? A weekend or two after New Years' Day
5. Do you like eggnog? Yes
6. Favorite gift received as a child? Merlin game . .I'm such a geek. I know I'm dating myself here, so here's a pic.
7. Hardest person to buy for? My dad. My brother and I joke about how everything we buy him (except for car wash coupons and Outback gift certificates) winds up collecting dust in their basement, the "Land of Misfit Gifts"
8. Easiest person to buy for? My kids
9. Do you have a nativity scene? I have one that was my grandmothers', Diva has her own, a gift from my mom
10. Mail or email Christmas cards? Mail, although email sounds fabulous to me
11. Worst Christmas gift you ever received? Early in our marriage, my hubby attempted to buy me clothes. Since then he has been forbidden to do so. I don't care to dress like a stripper. (Not that there's anything wrong with that.)
12. Favorite for Christmas dinner? Turkey with all the trimmings
13. When do you start shopping for Christmas? After Thanksgiving. I really can't get into it unless there's some pressure.
14. Have you ever recycled a Christmas present? Not that I know of.
15. Favorite thing to eat at Christmas? My grandmother's cherry nut cookies. I've tried to make them myself but they just never taste the same.
16. Lights on the tree? Yes - white and multi-colored
17. Favorite Christmas song? The Charlie Brown song, I can't remember the actual title.
18. Travel at Christmas or stay home? Stay home in the morning, go to my parents' for dinner, they live 5 minutes away.
19. Angel on the tree top or a star? Star
20. Open the presents Christmas Eve or morning? Both - we open gifts from JV's parents on Christmas Eve, and everything else on Christmas morning.
Head on over to Sunday Stealing to see more meme participants or join the fun yourself.
1. Wrapping paper or gift bags? Wrapping paper for Christmas. Any other time, though, gift bags!
2. Real tree or Artificial? Real. We make a Griswolds day of it . . riding on a tractor, trooping through a tree farm to find the perfect tree while sipping hot chocolate, ceremoniously cut it down, etc.
3. When do you put up the tree? It varies, but we try to do it as soon as possible after Thanksgiving.
4. When do you take the tree down? A weekend or two after New Years' Day
5. Do you like eggnog? Yes
6. Favorite gift received as a child? Merlin game . .I'm such a geek. I know I'm dating myself here, so here's a pic.
7. Hardest person to buy for? My dad. My brother and I joke about how everything we buy him (except for car wash coupons and Outback gift certificates) winds up collecting dust in their basement, the "Land of Misfit Gifts"
8. Easiest person to buy for? My kids
9. Do you have a nativity scene? I have one that was my grandmothers', Diva has her own, a gift from my mom
10. Mail or email Christmas cards? Mail, although email sounds fabulous to me
11. Worst Christmas gift you ever received? Early in our marriage, my hubby attempted to buy me clothes. Since then he has been forbidden to do so. I don't care to dress like a stripper. (Not that there's anything wrong with that.)
12. Favorite for Christmas dinner? Turkey with all the trimmings
13. When do you start shopping for Christmas? After Thanksgiving. I really can't get into it unless there's some pressure.
14. Have you ever recycled a Christmas present? Not that I know of.
15. Favorite thing to eat at Christmas? My grandmother's cherry nut cookies. I've tried to make them myself but they just never taste the same.
16. Lights on the tree? Yes - white and multi-colored
17. Favorite Christmas song? The Charlie Brown song, I can't remember the actual title.
18. Travel at Christmas or stay home? Stay home in the morning, go to my parents' for dinner, they live 5 minutes away.
19. Angel on the tree top or a star? Star
20. Open the presents Christmas Eve or morning? Both - we open gifts from JV's parents on Christmas Eve, and everything else on Christmas morning.
Friday, November 21, 2008
Sunday Stealing
Sunday Stealing
Just sitting here on vacation watching the cheesy movie "Sahara" on TNT . . . haven't done a meme before but it looks like fun, so here goes:Sunday Stealing: The Favorite Meme
Fill in your favorite for each of the following:
1. Political show: Hannity and Colmes
2. Picnic food: Spaghetti salad
3. Mixed drink: Gin & tonic
4. U.S. President: Ronald Reagan
5. Kind of student to teach: I'm not a teacher - but if I were I'd have to say a smart one who participated a lot
6. Hobby you do or wish you still did: I want to learn to play acoustic guitar. I have the guitar, just need to find time to take lessons
7. Sports commentator: I have no idea
8. Sport to watch on TV: Baseball & college basketball
9. Animal to have as a pet: Dog
10. Halloween costume you have worn: Gypsy
11. Kind of dessert: Cheesecake or Creme Brulee
12. Comic strip: Dilbert
13. Ice cream flavor: Mint Chocolate Chip
14. News source: NY Times
15. Vacation spot: Miami Beach
16. Wine: Pinot Grigio
17. Way to waste time instead of working: Celebrity gossip web sites
18. Reality show: Celebrity Rehab - train wreck TV at its best
19. Childrens movie: Toy Story
20. Celebrity you wish would retire: Can't think of one. Old people rock.
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