- Purple :: Barney
- Staying power :: 5 Hour Energy!
- Human :: Being
- Garden :: Gnome
- Missing :: Sad
- Sucked :: DumDum :)
- Next door :: Girl
- Poker :: Fireplace
- Strategy :: Risk (the game, that is...)
- Crushed :: Ice
Showing posts with label Meme. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Meme. Show all posts
06 July 2012
Unconscious Mutterings
From LunaNina :)
20 June 2012
Wednesday Hodgepodge
So Googling led me to Meme-Aholics, which brought me to From This Side of the Pond, who hosts Wednesday hodgepodge. So here goes my first post for a new meme!
1. Summer officially rolls in with the Hodgepodge, for those of us in the Northern hemisphere anyway. What song says summer 2012 to you?
I have to go with the Soup Dragons' Divine Thing. Probably because I listened to the Hotwired cd a lot one memorable summer.
2. What is the quintessential summer food?
Corn on the cob :)
3. I've spent a lot of time traipsing up and down the NJ turnpike in recent weeks. Did you know the rest stops on the turnpike are named after people who lived or worked in NJ? Clara Barton, Walt Whitman, James Fenimore Cooper, Molly Pitcher, Joyce Kilmer, Thomas Edison, and Grover Cleveland just to name a few. Of those I listed who would you most like to have known and why?
Huh. I hope I don't hurt anyone's feelings by saying that none of them really jump out at me...
4. At what age did you move out of your parent's house and what prompted the move?
Ugh. I commuted to college, so I didn't move out until I got married. Unfortunately, I think that's why I got married - I wasn't sure how to just 'move out.' That marriage lasted a whopping eight months, and after less than six months back at my parents' house, I got a place of my very own to move to.
5. What's more satisfying to you-saving time or saving money?
Money. Any time I save gets eaten too fast by tasks I never have time for ;)
6. Name something you think brings out the good in people.
That's phrased sort of like Family Feud. I think kids can frequently bring out the good in people.
7. This last question comes to you courtesy of Kathy at Reflections...are you taking a vacation or staycation this summer? If so where are will you go? If a staycation is on the calendar have you made any special plans to fill the time?
Nothing is actually on the calendar so far....
05 May 2011
Thursday Thunks
Check out Thursday Thunks for some thought-provoking questions each week!
1. Name 5 famous people that you wouldn't be you without them. Huh. This is the toughest one of the bunch for me. I've admired different people over time, and I suppose a lot of them have contributed a bit here and there to who I am or how I act/look. But I can't really think of five specific famous people to credit for it.
2. So yeah, did you hear Osama is dead? If you could take any letter out of the alphabet and have it never ever used again, which letter would it be? None of em! I love words, and therefore have to love letters!
3. If you were to swallow a guitar pick, would you tell anyone? Probably. I'm always down for a good story.
4. My tummy hurts. Do you know anyone that eats strange things like toilet paper, chalk or some other off the wall thing that shouldn't be eaten? Not personally...
5. Whats your favorite kind of noodle? I'd have to say macaroni, by association. Maggie always orders macaroni and cheese (even when places make it with a noodle other than macaroni - just sayin!).
6. So yeah, back to this Osama stuff. When someone says "the event that everyone will remember where they were when they heard the news", what event do you think of? September 11. Duh.
7. Someone last week mentioned that I don't have to have exactly 10 questions, so should I stop here? That would be fine...
8. Name 5 not-famous people that you wouldn't be you without them. Just five? My mom, my dad, my brother, my best friend from high school, my husband (current, just so there's no confusion), and Maggie...uh-oh, that's already six!
1. Name 5 famous people that you wouldn't be you without them. Huh. This is the toughest one of the bunch for me. I've admired different people over time, and I suppose a lot of them have contributed a bit here and there to who I am or how I act/look. But I can't really think of five specific famous people to credit for it.
2. So yeah, did you hear Osama is dead? If you could take any letter out of the alphabet and have it never ever used again, which letter would it be? None of em! I love words, and therefore have to love letters!
3. If you were to swallow a guitar pick, would you tell anyone? Probably. I'm always down for a good story.
4. My tummy hurts. Do you know anyone that eats strange things like toilet paper, chalk or some other off the wall thing that shouldn't be eaten? Not personally...
5. Whats your favorite kind of noodle? I'd have to say macaroni, by association. Maggie always orders macaroni and cheese (even when places make it with a noodle other than macaroni - just sayin!).
6. So yeah, back to this Osama stuff. When someone says "the event that everyone will remember where they were when they heard the news", what event do you think of? September 11. Duh.
7. Someone last week mentioned that I don't have to have exactly 10 questions, so should I stop here? That would be fine...
8. Name 5 not-famous people that you wouldn't be you without them. Just five? My mom, my dad, my brother, my best friend from high school, my husband (current, just so there's no confusion), and Maggie...uh-oh, that's already six!
04 May 2011
...Curious as a Cat
Thanks to Rambling Unsettled Vagabond for pointing out this fun meme!
Public Domain Photo
To join in, visit ...Curious as a Cat
1) When the power goes out, do you grab matches and candles or a flashlight first? A flashlight, so I can use it to look for the candles and matches if the power will be out for a while.
2) If you could personify and speak to your deepest, darkest fear, what would you say? Nothing. I don't want to spend any time with it.
3) You're gathering signatures for a petition - what's your cause? Mothers'/babies' right to options. My soapbox is always natural birth or breastfeeding. I feel there are still women being railroaded into a birth that's more convenient for hospitals and doctors, instead of celebrating birth as a natural process bringing new life. I'm sure I could say that all better if I was taking more time, but it's busy around here. ;)
4) Show and Tell. What comes to mind first when you see this picture? Or, tell a story if it reminds you of one.
Well, my first thought is those rooms full of cots at like Girl Scout camp or whatever, but then when you can see it's..what? Cake?...I figure it must be a psychiatrist's convention or something, celebrating the couch. Yeah. That's what.
03 April 2011
Sunday Stealing: The 5000 Question Meme, Part Three
Today Sunday Stealing ripped off a blogger named Leo from the blog Leonine's Journal. He was tackling a meme that his blogging site, Live Journal, hosts. It has 5,000 questions. He did a hundred. So, we will break it up into parts. Link back to us at Sunday Stealing!Cheers to all of us thieves!
51. Make up a definition for the following silly words...
Fruitgoogle: A fabulous beverage
Ambytime: That sleepy time where you should go to bed, but you're too tired to get ready.
Asscactus: Definitely a prickly pain in the keester.
52. What was the last thing you made with your own hands? A home for hubby's baby tree/sapling.
53. What was your favorite toy as a child? Maybe my Big-Bird Alarm Clock?
54. How many TVs are in your house? I believe two, but only one is ever on.
55. What is your favorite thing to do outside? Drive on a nice day, or just relax and enjoy the sun.
56. How do you feel when you see a rainbow? Awe.
57. Have you ever dreamt a dream that came true? Sure
58. Have you ever been to a psychic/tarot reader? Yes!
59. What is your idea of paradise? Warm, relaxing.
60. Do you believe in god and if so what is he/she/it like? Not really.
61. Do you believe in Hell? Nope.
62. What one thing have you done that most people haven't? Given birth to a ten-pound-baby without medications/intervention.
63. What is the kindest thing you have ever done? I suppose that would be up to the recipient.
64. Have you gone to WTIT's facebook page and hit "like" yet? If not, why not? (No pressure.) I don't think so...
65. What holiday should exist but doesn't? I can't think of anything that doesn't have a holiday but should.
66. What holiday shouldn't exist but does? This could be a much longer list..
67. What's the best joke you ever heard? I will always love the one about the drunk on the swing...
68. Where is the most fun place you have EVER been? Hmmm....Maybe the Bahamas with Andy and Maggie.
69. Is your hair natural or dyed? Natural for now.
70. Do you have any deep dark secrets or are you pretty much up front? I'm pretty much up front.
71. What is under your bed right now? Wrapping paper and bows, and probably a couple cat or Maggie toys.
72. If you were in the Land of Oz would you want to live there or go home? I suppose it would depend on who was with me.
73. If you drive do you frequently speed? Not really. Too expensive to get caught ;)
74. What is the world's best song to dance to? I'm not really much of a dancer...
75. What song was on the last time you danced with someone? I'm sure it was something in a move, maybe Princess and the Frog, and I bet I was dancing with Maggie ;)
22 January 2011
Sunday Stealing: The Ace Meme Part One
Today we ripped off a blogger named Ace of Hadeon from the blog My Heroes Have Always Been Scientists. Since it is 100 questions we will do it it in three parts. He stated he jacked this from Padme 18. But, it was probably stolen there as well. So, of course, that will be as far as we go. Tracing back our theft's thieves might take some time. Link back to us at Sunday Stealing!
Sunday Stealing: The Ace Meme, Part One
Cheers to all of us thieves!
1. ONE OF YOUR SCARS, HOW DID YOU GET IT? I have a scar on the inside of the middle finger on my right hand. I got it by putting my hand through a glass door. I missed the handle when trying to run out and meet my dad as he got home from work. I was probably six or seven years old.
2. WHAT IS ON THE WALLS IN YOUR ROOM My room? What is this, middle school?? Paint.
3. DO YOU SNORE, GRIND YOUR TEETH, OR TALK IN YOUR SLEEP? Not usually. Although I did snore when I was pregnant.
4. WHAT TYPE OF MUSIC DO YOU LISTEN TO? A lot of variety. I don't like most metal, though. Favorites include some industrial and gothic, some country, and some pop.
5. WHAT TIME WERE YOU BORN? 9:06AM
6. WHAT DO YOU WANT MORE THAN ANYTHING RIGHT NOW? I'm actually pretty content. Maybe some movie theater popcorn to go with my favorite show tonight?
7. WHAT DO YOU MISS? Nothing comes to mind.
8. WHAT IS YOUR MOST PRIZED POSSESSION(S)? There's lots of conveniences and things I like in my life, but 'prized possession' sounds pretty extreme.
9. HOW TALL ARE YOU? 5'8"
10. DO YOU GET CLAUSTROPHOBIC? Nah.
11. DO YOU GET SCARED IN THE DARK? Just nervous about what could be in the dark ;)
12. THE LAST PERSON TO MAKE YOU CRY? Myself.
13. WHAT'S YOUR WORST FEAR? Anything bad happening to my daughter.
14. WHAT KIND OF HAIR/EYE COLOR DO YOU LIKE ON PEOPLE YOU'RE ATTRACTED TO? Hair and eye color have little to do with it. I find a lot of different looking people attractive.
15. WHERE CAN YOU SEE YOURSELF PROPOSING? Proposing what? I plan on proposing Denny's for brunch tomorrow in the car.
16. COFFEE OR ENERGY DRINK? Cherry Coke
17. FAVORITE PIZZA TOPPING? Mushrooms
18. IF YOU COULD EAT ANYTHING RIGHT NOW, WHAT WOULD IT BE? Are you going to bring me that movie theater popcorn?
19. FAVORITE COLOR OF ALL TIME? Black
20. HAVE YOU EVER EATEN A GOLDFISH? I love the fishies cuz they're so delish-ies!
21. WHAT WAS THE FIRST MEANINGFUL GIFT YOU'VE EVER RECEIVED? I don't really know.
22. DO YOU HAVE A CRUSH? Probably Margene, but she's been getting sort of annoying.
23. ARE YOU DOUBLE JOINTED? No
24. FAVORITE CLOTHING BRAND? I'm too busy - is 'clean' a brand?
25. WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE FEMALE/MALE CELEBRITY? I don't have a favorite celebrity who is both female and male.
26. DO YOU HAVE A PET RIGHT NOW? Yes
27. WHAT KIND IS IT? Cat
28. WOULD YOU FALL IN LOVE KNOWING THAT THE PERSON IS LEAVING? Of course not intentionally, but I don't know that I've ever had a lot of say in it.
30. SAY A NUMBER FROM ONE TO A HUNDRED? (I did, but what's the question?)
31. BLONDES OR BRUNETTES? I'm a brunette.
32. FAVORITE QUOTE? It's all okay in the end - if it's not okay, it's not the end.
33. FAVORITE PLACE? Wherever I'm happy at the moment.
Sunday Stealing: The Ace Meme, Part One
Cheers to all of us thieves!
1. ONE OF YOUR SCARS, HOW DID YOU GET IT? I have a scar on the inside of the middle finger on my right hand. I got it by putting my hand through a glass door. I missed the handle when trying to run out and meet my dad as he got home from work. I was probably six or seven years old.
2. WHAT IS ON THE WALLS IN YOUR ROOM My room? What is this, middle school?? Paint.
3. DO YOU SNORE, GRIND YOUR TEETH, OR TALK IN YOUR SLEEP? Not usually. Although I did snore when I was pregnant.
4. WHAT TYPE OF MUSIC DO YOU LISTEN TO? A lot of variety. I don't like most metal, though. Favorites include some industrial and gothic, some country, and some pop.
5. WHAT TIME WERE YOU BORN? 9:06AM
6. WHAT DO YOU WANT MORE THAN ANYTHING RIGHT NOW? I'm actually pretty content. Maybe some movie theater popcorn to go with my favorite show tonight?
7. WHAT DO YOU MISS? Nothing comes to mind.
8. WHAT IS YOUR MOST PRIZED POSSESSION(S)? There's lots of conveniences and things I like in my life, but 'prized possession' sounds pretty extreme.
9. HOW TALL ARE YOU? 5'8"
10. DO YOU GET CLAUSTROPHOBIC? Nah.
11. DO YOU GET SCARED IN THE DARK? Just nervous about what could be in the dark ;)
12. THE LAST PERSON TO MAKE YOU CRY? Myself.
13. WHAT'S YOUR WORST FEAR? Anything bad happening to my daughter.
14. WHAT KIND OF HAIR/EYE COLOR DO YOU LIKE ON PEOPLE YOU'RE ATTRACTED TO? Hair and eye color have little to do with it. I find a lot of different looking people attractive.
15. WHERE CAN YOU SEE YOURSELF PROPOSING? Proposing what? I plan on proposing Denny's for brunch tomorrow in the car.
16. COFFEE OR ENERGY DRINK? Cherry Coke
17. FAVORITE PIZZA TOPPING? Mushrooms
18. IF YOU COULD EAT ANYTHING RIGHT NOW, WHAT WOULD IT BE? Are you going to bring me that movie theater popcorn?
19. FAVORITE COLOR OF ALL TIME? Black
20. HAVE YOU EVER EATEN A GOLDFISH? I love the fishies cuz they're so delish-ies!
21. WHAT WAS THE FIRST MEANINGFUL GIFT YOU'VE EVER RECEIVED? I don't really know.
22. DO YOU HAVE A CRUSH? Probably Margene, but she's been getting sort of annoying.
23. ARE YOU DOUBLE JOINTED? No
24. FAVORITE CLOTHING BRAND? I'm too busy - is 'clean' a brand?
25. WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE FEMALE/MALE CELEBRITY? I don't have a favorite celebrity who is both female and male.
26. DO YOU HAVE A PET RIGHT NOW? Yes
27. WHAT KIND IS IT? Cat
28. WOULD YOU FALL IN LOVE KNOWING THAT THE PERSON IS LEAVING? Of course not intentionally, but I don't know that I've ever had a lot of say in it.
30. SAY A NUMBER FROM ONE TO A HUNDRED? (I did, but what's the question?)
31. BLONDES OR BRUNETTES? I'm a brunette.
32. FAVORITE QUOTE? It's all okay in the end - if it's not okay, it's not the end.
33. FAVORITE PLACE? Wherever I'm happy at the moment.
04 November 2010
Here I Come!
Yes, I'm running a few days late. Sorry about that.
I just saw Don't Take the Repeats doing posts about the 30 days of truth. Looks challenging, and I really have no intention on actually writing on all of them, but I'll give a swing at a few anyway.
Here's what the 30 days are, in case you're interested. They're some really thought-provoking truths, I think...
Day 01 Something you hate about yourself.
Day 02 Something you love about yourself.
Day 03 Something you have to forgive yourself for.
Day 04 Something you have to forgive someone for.
Day 05 Something you hope to do in your life.
Day 06 Something you hope you never have to do.
Day 07 Someone who has made your life worth living for.
Day 08 Someone who made your life hell, or treated you like shit.
Day 09 Someone you didn’t want to let go, but just drifted.
Day 10 Someone you need to let go, or wish you didn’t know.
Day 11 Something people seem to compliment you the most on.
Day 12 Something you never get compliments on.
Day 13 A band or artist that has gotten you through some tough ass days. (write a letter.)
Day 14 A hero that has let you down. (letter)
Day 15 Something or someone you couldn’t live without, because you’ve tried living without it.
Day 16 Someone or something you definitely could live without.
Day 17 A book you’ve read that changed your views on something.
Day 18 Your views on gay marriage.
Day 19 What do you think of religion? Or what do you think of politics?
Day 20 Your views on drugs and alcohol.
Day 21 (scenario) Your best friend is in a car accident and you two got into a fight an hour before. What do you do?
Day 22 Something you wish you hadn’t done in your life.
Day 23 Something you wish you had done in your life.
Day 24 Make a playlist to someone, and explain why you chose all the songs. (Just post the titles and artists and letter)
Day 25 The reason you believe you’re still alive today.
Day 26 Have you ever thought about giving up on life? If so, when and why?
Day 27 What’s the best thing going for you right now?
Day 28 What if you were pregnant or got someone pregnant, what would you do?
Day 29 Something you hope to change about yourself. And why.
Day 30 A letter to yourself, tell yourself EVERYTHING you love about yourself
I just saw Don't Take the Repeats doing posts about the 30 days of truth. Looks challenging, and I really have no intention on actually writing on all of them, but I'll give a swing at a few anyway.
Here's what the 30 days are, in case you're interested. They're some really thought-provoking truths, I think...
Day 01 Something you hate about yourself.
Day 02 Something you love about yourself.
Day 03 Something you have to forgive yourself for.
Day 04 Something you have to forgive someone for.
Day 05 Something you hope to do in your life.
Day 06 Something you hope you never have to do.
Day 07 Someone who has made your life worth living for.
Day 08 Someone who made your life hell, or treated you like shit.
Day 09 Someone you didn’t want to let go, but just drifted.
Day 10 Someone you need to let go, or wish you didn’t know.
Day 11 Something people seem to compliment you the most on.
Day 12 Something you never get compliments on.
Day 13 A band or artist that has gotten you through some tough ass days. (write a letter.)
Day 14 A hero that has let you down. (letter)
Day 15 Something or someone you couldn’t live without, because you’ve tried living without it.
Day 16 Someone or something you definitely could live without.
Day 17 A book you’ve read that changed your views on something.
Day 18 Your views on gay marriage.
Day 19 What do you think of religion? Or what do you think of politics?
Day 20 Your views on drugs and alcohol.
Day 21 (scenario) Your best friend is in a car accident and you two got into a fight an hour before. What do you do?
Day 22 Something you wish you hadn’t done in your life.
Day 23 Something you wish you had done in your life.
Day 24 Make a playlist to someone, and explain why you chose all the songs. (Just post the titles and artists and letter)
Day 25 The reason you believe you’re still alive today.
Day 26 Have you ever thought about giving up on life? If so, when and why?
Day 27 What’s the best thing going for you right now?
Day 28 What if you were pregnant or got someone pregnant, what would you do?
Day 29 Something you hope to change about yourself. And why.
Day 30 A letter to yourself, tell yourself EVERYTHING you love about yourself
03 November 2010
I've Been Tagged!
Tammy over at Crazy Mom With 4 Boys tagged me to answer four questions of her choosing, and then make up my own four questions and tag four other bloggers to answer them :) Easy enough - right?
First Tammy's four questions:
1. What is you favorite TV show? I have a few favorites, but none of them are on currently :(
I've liked Rock of Love (any season), 24 (all seasons!), and actually have Dark Angel (both seasons) on DVD.
2. If you could have anything in the world for dinner what would it be? Usually steak. Or sometimes seafood.
3. If you could change something about yourself what would it be? Hmm...I always have a hard time with questions like this. I like my life, what if changes I made changed how happy I am with my life? Scary...
4. What is your favorite number or color and why is it your favorite? I've always loved the number 13 (I never thought of a real reason for it to be my favorite, but it is my birthday), and usually like dark colors like black. But I like pink too :) Go figure.
Now it's my turn to ask four questions:
1) If someone were getting you a gift today, what would you most like to receive?
2) If you had $500 to give to one local charity, who would you give it to and why?
3) What's your favorite: Milk Chocolate, Dark Chocolate or White Chocolate?
4) Say you've got a magic gift certificate good for one gift, but it can't be for yourself or anyone in your immediate family...what gift would you get, and for whom?
And to answer these four questions, I tag:
Shannon and Randy at Life in the Smith Lane,
Jodi at My Life as Mama Jodi,
AnnMarie at Rudstrom Family Blog, and
Wendy at Rambling Unsettled Vagabond.
Have Fun!
First Tammy's four questions:
1. What is you favorite TV show? I have a few favorites, but none of them are on currently :(
I've liked Rock of Love (any season), 24 (all seasons!), and actually have Dark Angel (both seasons) on DVD.
2. If you could have anything in the world for dinner what would it be? Usually steak. Or sometimes seafood.
3. If you could change something about yourself what would it be? Hmm...I always have a hard time with questions like this. I like my life, what if changes I made changed how happy I am with my life? Scary...
4. What is your favorite number or color and why is it your favorite? I've always loved the number 13 (I never thought of a real reason for it to be my favorite, but it is my birthday), and usually like dark colors like black. But I like pink too :) Go figure.
Now it's my turn to ask four questions:
1) If someone were getting you a gift today, what would you most like to receive?
2) If you had $500 to give to one local charity, who would you give it to and why?
3) What's your favorite: Milk Chocolate, Dark Chocolate or White Chocolate?
4) Say you've got a magic gift certificate good for one gift, but it can't be for yourself or anyone in your immediate family...what gift would you get, and for whom?
And to answer these four questions, I tag:
Shannon and Randy at Life in the Smith Lane,
Jodi at My Life as Mama Jodi,
AnnMarie at Rudstrom Family Blog, and
Wendy at Rambling Unsettled Vagabond.
Have Fun!
05 September 2010
I'm So IT!
Thanks for the tag, Lady Sinstral! I can't remember the last time I was tagged - glad to feel back in the loop ;)
1. Why did you start blogging? Wow, really? Way back in...March 2002 I started blogging because I had been spending a ton of my internet time on WrittenByMe.com (or maybe .org? Whatever) and it went away. So I decided to try out one of these here new-fangled bloggy thingys.
2. If you could travel any where in the world with no restriction of costs, where would it be and why? Somewhere warm and tropical, with a really slow pace. Cuz that's just how I'd like to roll.
3. Did you have a teacher in school that had a great influence on your life? If so, what? Hmm....The first one who always comes to mind is Mr. Johnson. After he was my teacher, I was his teacher's aid for two terms. One of them was during a really tough time and he sort of let me coast through that term. I needed the mental break and I'll always appreciate him.
4. If you could spend the day with a famous person, who would it be, and what would you do? I don't know. Maybe like that cute guy who picks up people at the grocery store and takes them home to make dinner for them and their family? (shut up - it's a real show!) Or a designer/organizer person. I'm not after a 'famous' person, but some mad skillz that I'm lacking...
5. Toilet paper — over or under? Over. Because the other way is wrong.
6. Name one thing in your life that you would do over if possible. I'm not sure. I'm afraid to say anything because I wouldn't want to lose most of what I have in my life right now. Who knows what one little change could cause...
7. Tell about your pets — if any. We have one fluffy calico cat named Audrey. Audrey takes way more abuse from Maggie and in much better spirits than I ever expected.
8. Do you live in a small town or a large town. (You don’t have to name the town.) I live in a suburb outside Detroit.
Hey - I remember this part! Now I get to tag more people :)
Stacey at All Stace, All the Time
Carolyn at carolyn's lost sanity
Marty at Don't Take the Repeats
Wendy at Rambling Unsettled Vagabond
Judi at Where the Road Takes Us
Jodi at My Life as Mama Jodi
Have fun!
1. Why did you start blogging? Wow, really? Way back in...March 2002 I started blogging because I had been spending a ton of my internet time on WrittenByMe.com (or maybe .org? Whatever) and it went away. So I decided to try out one of these here new-fangled bloggy thingys.
2. If you could travel any where in the world with no restriction of costs, where would it be and why? Somewhere warm and tropical, with a really slow pace. Cuz that's just how I'd like to roll.
3. Did you have a teacher in school that had a great influence on your life? If so, what? Hmm....The first one who always comes to mind is Mr. Johnson. After he was my teacher, I was his teacher's aid for two terms. One of them was during a really tough time and he sort of let me coast through that term. I needed the mental break and I'll always appreciate him.
4. If you could spend the day with a famous person, who would it be, and what would you do? I don't know. Maybe like that cute guy who picks up people at the grocery store and takes them home to make dinner for them and their family? (shut up - it's a real show!) Or a designer/organizer person. I'm not after a 'famous' person, but some mad skillz that I'm lacking...
5. Toilet paper — over or under? Over. Because the other way is wrong.
6. Name one thing in your life that you would do over if possible. I'm not sure. I'm afraid to say anything because I wouldn't want to lose most of what I have in my life right now. Who knows what one little change could cause...
7. Tell about your pets — if any. We have one fluffy calico cat named Audrey. Audrey takes way more abuse from Maggie and in much better spirits than I ever expected.
8. Do you live in a small town or a large town. (You don’t have to name the town.) I live in a suburb outside Detroit.
Hey - I remember this part! Now I get to tag more people :)
Stacey at All Stace, All the Time
Carolyn at carolyn's lost sanity
Marty at Don't Take the Repeats
Wendy at Rambling Unsettled Vagabond
Judi at Where the Road Takes Us
Jodi at My Life as Mama Jodi
Have fun!
11 July 2010
Unconscious Mutterings...
From LunaNina. I say ... and you think ... ?
- Dickens :: Charles
- Collection :: Pencil toppers
- Weekends :: Short
- Travel :: Disney
- District :: 7
- Vampires :: Edward
- Peep show :: Burlesque
- Crochet :: Yarn
- Lion :: Cowardly
- Fetch :: Ruff Ruffman
04 May 2010
Photo Tag
Tammy over at Crazy Mom with 4 Boys tagged me for this:
Now the rules:
1) Go to your photo files, select the 8Th photo folder.
2) Select the 8Th photo in that folder.
3) Post that photo along with the story behind it.
4) Then challenge 8 blogging friends to do the same!
The joys of a shared computer! ;) This is one of hubby's pictures from Nurburgring in Germany. He's still got a little sticker on the back of his car from there, although his car has never been there. Rental cars, unfortunately, cannot drive on the track.
I challenge the following bloggers to put up their eighth photo and the story behind it:
Now the rules:
1) Go to your photo files, select the 8Th photo folder.
2) Select the 8Th photo in that folder.
3) Post that photo along with the story behind it.
4) Then challenge 8 blogging friends to do the same!
The joys of a shared computer! ;) This is one of hubby's pictures from Nurburgring in Germany. He's still got a little sticker on the back of his car from there, although his car has never been there. Rental cars, unfortunately, cannot drive on the track.I challenge the following bloggers to put up their eighth photo and the story behind it:
- Amanda at ABC...West
- Sonja at Can You Keep a Secret?
- Carolyn at carolyn's lost sanity
- Nita at Feels Like Happiness
- Lenox Knits
- Southern Tiger at Memoirs of a Neurotic
- Jodi at My Life as Mama Jodi
- Amy at Ranting Radish
11 April 2010
Sunday Stealing
It's time for Sunday Stealing!This week's meme was stolen from Calvin's Canadian Cave of Coolness (doesn't that just roll off your tongue?!). Sunday Stealing is calling it the Me Me Meme. Feel free to hop over to Sunday Stealing and join in!
1. Never in my life have I been: a good athlete.
2. The one person who can drive me nuts is: just one? My daughter, when she sets her little mind to it!
3. High school was: 20 years ago.
4. When I’m nervous I: giggle.
5. The last song I listened to was: I'm not sure. The stereo's playing in the background, but nothing is really standing out.
6. If I were to get married right now my best man/maid of honor: I didn't have a maid of honor the first two times - what makes you think I'd pick one if I were getting married now?
7. My hair is: still a mess today. I need to do something with it before I leave in an hour or so.
8. When I was 5: was a while ago. I don't remember much.
9. Last Christmas: Maggie got her dollhouse :)
10. I should be..: putting stickers on postcards. Don't worry - I'll get to it!
11. When I look down I see: show folders.
12. The happiest recent event was: playing with Maggie at the birthday party yesterday.
13. If I were a character on 'Friends' I would be: confused, since I'd know nothing about myself...only watched the show a few times in passing.
14. By this time next year: anything's possible!
15. My current gripe is: I need guest lists from at least one hostess ASAP!
16. I have a hard time understanding: political stuff that doesn't interest me.
17. There’s this girl I know that: has legs. And mermaid arms.
18. If I won an award, the first person I would tell would be: my husband. Or my mom, if I couldn't find my husband.
19. Take my advice: It's all okay in the end. If it's not okay, it's not the end.
20. The thing I want to buy: is a new camera.
21. If you visited the place I was born: you may as well stop by and visit me too, since you'd be pretty close.
22. I plan to visit: New Orleans again.
23. If you spent the night at my house: you'd be sleeping on the couch, since we don't have a spare room.
24. I’d stop my wedding if: I felt like it.
25. The world could do without: people who put their license plate renewal sticker in the wrong place.
26. I’d rather lick the belly of a cockroach than: french kiss him.
27. Most recent thing I’ve bought myself: is business supplies. Postcards, stickers, and chocolate, of course!
28. Most recent thing someone else bought me: was dinner yesterday - thanks, hubby!
29. My favorite blonde is: Charlotte in The Princess and the Frog.
30. My favorite brunette is: sort of a reddish auburn.
31. My favorite red head is: Ariel.
32. My middle name is: Nancy.
33. In the morning I: wake up.
34. The animals I would like to see flying besides birds are: something small like fish. Because if pigs could fly, think of the mess if they left 'pig droppings' as they flew overhead...
35. Once, at a bar: Huh? Only once? Probably a few times more than that.
36. Last night I was: asleep before midnight.
37. There’s this guy I know who: can do a lot of magic fixing cars.
38. If I was an animal I’d be: less talkative.
39. A better name for me would be: hard to choose. I'm sort of used to the one I've got.
40. Tomorrow I am: going to the post office.
41. Tonight I am: going bowling!
42. My birthday is: June 13, the day after hubby's birthday!
10 January 2010
Sunday Stealing
Today I was reminded of the Sunday Stealing meme over at My Life as Mama Jodi. Today's specific meme was stolen from Minnestota Mom. One of the first Sunday Stealing memes was from her back on September 7, 2008. Minnesota Mom actually wrote this meme!
Instructions: Answer the Current Obsession category and then explain WHY you chose that response. Easy enough? Thanks as always for playing! (I've got to admit, a lot of these aren't really 'obsessions' for me, but it's late and I want to get this done, so some of them are more or less what comes to mind. Yeah. So much for following directions!)
The Current Obsessions Meme
Book: Several by Kristin Hannah. I hadn't heard of her before, but got a few from HouseParty.com - yay!
Snack: Popcorn – I think it's more Maggie's addition than mine...
Restaurant: Applebees. Two for $20!
Beverage: Cherry Coke - always and forever!
Decor: Anything not holiday right about now ;)
Actor: No real obsession..
Actress: See above...
Movie: Changes from day to day, but we see a lot of Snow White around here lately (my movie, but guess whose choice it is to watch it again, and again, and again)
TV show: Phineas and Ferb. Especially with popcorn. The short person here seems to think they just go together.
Hobby: Reading. It's easy enough to sneak in a few pages here and there.
Band: Death Cab for Cutie last week...and now it's popped back in my head again.
Song: I Will Follow You Into the Dark (by Death Cab for Cutie)
Meme: No favorites… they're just usually nice for changing up the writing pace.
Blog: Lots!
Lover: My hubby, definitely.
Friend: No real 'obsession' here. Wouldn't that be kind of creepy?
Quote: "You've got two options - get over it or die pissed." Applies to almost anything.
Peeve: Luckily I don't obsess over them, or I might go crazy.
Sport: Absolutely none.
Singer: Maggie! She does a great rendition of Old MacDonald lately. :)
29 November 2009
Bucket List?
I swiped this from the Freaky Frugalite (who says she took it from Fenced in Family, who got it from her mom ;) ). Thanks, ladies - looks like an interesting list!
I've followed their lead on this one and bolded the things I've already done. Why don't you post it up too? I'd love to hear about your adventures!
Been to Canada
Been to Mexico
Been to Florida
Been to Hawaii
Visited All 50 States
Been to Europe
Been to South America
Been to Central America
Been to Asia
Been to Australia
Been on a plane
Been on a helicopter
Been in a hot air balloon
Been sky diving
Been on a Cruise
Been to Washington, DC
Been on the opposite side of the country - what, like the bottom? Silly phrase...
Driven across the United States - is ridden close enough?
Been to the top of the St. Louis Arch
Been down Bourbon Street in New Orleans
Been deep sea fishing
Enjoyed the beauty of Old Faithful Geyser
Seen the Statue of Liberty
Gone to the top of Seattle Space Needle
Swam in the ocean
Swam in the Mediterranean
Gone on a blind date
Watched someone die
Been lost in a neighborhood
Cried yourself to sleep
Played cops and robbers - probably...
Recently colored with crayons
Written a letter to Santa Claus
Sang Karaoke
Paid for a meal with coins only
Done something you told yourself you wouldn’t
Made prank phone calls
Laughed until some kind of beverage came out of your nose
Caught a snowflake on your tongue
Danced in the rain
Watched the sunrise with someone
Blown bubbles
Been kissed under the mistletoe
Been skinny dipping outdoors
Gone ice-skating
Gone to the movies
Gone snorkeling
Skipped school
Gone snowmobiling
Lived in more than one country - for three months, anyway
Lay down outside at night and admired the stars while listening to the crickets
Seen a falling star and made a wish
Truly believe in the power of prayer
Seen whales in the ocean
Ridden on an elephant
Ridden on a camel
Swam with dolphins
Saw and heard a glacier calf
Traveled by train
Traveled by motorcycle
Traveled by subway
Been horseback riding
Ridden on a San Francisco cable car
Been to Disneyland or Disneyworld
Been in a rain forest
Been to Niagara Falls
Walked on the Great Wall of China
Been to the Olympics
Been spinnaker flying
Been water-skiing
Been snow-skiing
Been to Westminster Abbey
Been to the Louvre
Been to a Major League Baseball game
Been to a National Football League game
I've followed their lead on this one and bolded the things I've already done. Why don't you post it up too? I'd love to hear about your adventures!
Been to Canada
Been to Mexico
Been to Florida
Been to Hawaii
Visited All 50 States
Been to Europe
Been to South America
Been to Central America
Been to Asia
Been to Australia
Been on a plane
Been on a helicopter
Been in a hot air balloon
Been sky diving
Been on a Cruise
Been to Washington, DC
Been on the opposite side of the country - what, like the bottom? Silly phrase...
Driven across the United States - is ridden close enough?
Been to the top of the St. Louis Arch
Been down Bourbon Street in New Orleans
Been deep sea fishing
Enjoyed the beauty of Old Faithful Geyser
Seen the Statue of Liberty
Gone to the top of Seattle Space Needle
Swam in the ocean
Swam in the Mediterranean
Gone on a blind date
Watched someone die
Been lost in a neighborhood
Cried yourself to sleep
Played cops and robbers - probably...
Recently colored with crayons
Written a letter to Santa Claus
Sang Karaoke
Paid for a meal with coins only
Done something you told yourself you wouldn’t
Made prank phone calls
Laughed until some kind of beverage came out of your nose
Caught a snowflake on your tongue
Danced in the rain
Watched the sunrise with someone
Blown bubbles
Been kissed under the mistletoe
Been skinny dipping outdoors
Gone ice-skating
Gone to the movies
Gone snorkeling
Skipped school
Gone snowmobiling
Lived in more than one country - for three months, anyway
Lay down outside at night and admired the stars while listening to the crickets
Seen a falling star and made a wish
Truly believe in the power of prayer
Seen whales in the ocean
Ridden on an elephant
Ridden on a camel
Swam with dolphins
Saw and heard a glacier calf
Traveled by train
Traveled by motorcycle
Traveled by subway
Been horseback riding
Ridden on a San Francisco cable car
Been to Disneyland or Disneyworld
Been in a rain forest
Been to Niagara Falls
Walked on the Great Wall of China
Been to the Olympics
Been spinnaker flying
Been water-skiing
Been snow-skiing
Been to Westminster Abbey
Been to the Louvre
Been to a Major League Baseball game
Been to a National Football League game
20 July 2009
Monday Crazy Questions
1.what is one thing that will put a great big ole smile on your face? Maggie. Without a doubt. Her latest is that she'll come in the room, say, "Boo. Did I scare you?" She cracks me up every time.
2.You're walking down the street toward a very familiar face. As you get closer you realize you do not remember this persons name at all. Do you speak with the chance that they'll want to stop and chat or do you pretend that you don't see the person? I don't 'pretend I don't see them,' per se, but I just keep walking...if they say something, great.
3. Are you the Rock or the sponge of your household? Yes. I absorb all the emotion, but I'm really only 'allowed' to be upbeat and positive for my daughter's sake. So I suppose I'm her rock, but also a sponge in general...
4. You have gone over to a friends for dinner. You look down at your plate and notice a great big ole hair hanging out from inside your sandwich. What do you do? Depends on how good of friends they are...Good friends I'd probably make a joke about it. People I just have to be nice to, I'd try to pull it out and eat around that spot...
5. If you HAD to name one....who would you say is your role model? Scarlett O'Hara. "I'll worry about that tomorrow."
6. Have you raised children? if so do you think your parenting skills were top notch or could have used a little help from Dr Phil?
I'm a parent of an almost two-year-old (only a few days left til she's two!). I don't think I'm doing too bad. There seem to be some pretty severe freak shows on Dr. Phil.
7. would your -(Past or present)- mate/spouse, significant other/whatever -say that living with you has been like a gentle breeze or more like a hurricane? I'd guess usually a gentle breeze. I hate conflict.
8. When you shop at the grocery store, do you always shop exactly by a list or just go helter skelter and hope that you get home with most of what you need? Usually helter skelter...
13 July 2009
Monday Crazy Questions
Found this over at Laane on the World. Originating from Monday Crazy Questions, here they are!
1. Do you have a tattoo...?? if so What and where is it??
if not do you have a secret desire to have one?
I have three tattoos. A sun and a moon on opposite sides of my hips, and a daisy colored in like the American flag on my right ankle.
2. You have been offered a free botox treatment...where do you have them put it?
No thanks!
3. Do you have a good luck charm? what is it?
Do you think it works?
Not really. I try to make my own luck by being prepared and willing to work for what I want!
4. When was the last time that you said something to someone that you REALLY wished you hadn't said?
Mostly just when I yell at Maggie, which really isn't very often. I feel bad every time.
5. The bath water is running, the phone is ringing, the dog is barking and there is someone at the door.....what do you do?
Continue running my bath, maybe check the caller ID and decide to answer. Ignore the door and make a note to myself to call animal control about the barking - we don't have a dog!
6. Your best friend from high school just popped in from out of town. Do you offer them a place to stay or suggest a hotel?
I have a totally inappropriate sense of humor, I know, and I'm sort of chuckling right now. I'd be kind of freaked out if my best friend from high school 'popped in'. She's dead.
7. Have you ever seen a ghost?
Yup. From number six. So I guess I'd have to say I didn't suggest a hotel ;)
8. Someone is driving in front of you rather erratically and slowing you way down...now you see that they are talking on a cell phone and checking themselves out in the mirror. The other lane is blocked off so you can not go around them. What do you do??
I slow way down and give them lots of room. I don't want them to take me with them when they crash.
1. Do you have a tattoo...?? if so What and where is it??
if not do you have a secret desire to have one?
I have three tattoos. A sun and a moon on opposite sides of my hips, and a daisy colored in like the American flag on my right ankle.
2. You have been offered a free botox treatment...where do you have them put it?
No thanks!
3. Do you have a good luck charm? what is it?
Do you think it works?
Not really. I try to make my own luck by being prepared and willing to work for what I want!
4. When was the last time that you said something to someone that you REALLY wished you hadn't said?
Mostly just when I yell at Maggie, which really isn't very often. I feel bad every time.
5. The bath water is running, the phone is ringing, the dog is barking and there is someone at the door.....what do you do?
Continue running my bath, maybe check the caller ID and decide to answer. Ignore the door and make a note to myself to call animal control about the barking - we don't have a dog!
6. Your best friend from high school just popped in from out of town. Do you offer them a place to stay or suggest a hotel?
I have a totally inappropriate sense of humor, I know, and I'm sort of chuckling right now. I'd be kind of freaked out if my best friend from high school 'popped in'. She's dead.
7. Have you ever seen a ghost?
Yup. From number six. So I guess I'd have to say I didn't suggest a hotel ;)
8. Someone is driving in front of you rather erratically and slowing you way down...now you see that they are talking on a cell phone and checking themselves out in the mirror. The other lane is blocked off so you can not go around them. What do you do??
I slow way down and give them lots of room. I don't want them to take me with them when they crash.
12 July 2009
Unconscious Mutterings
Unconscious Mutterings sound simple and right up my alley! They give a muttering word, I'll give my first response. Here goes:
- Sister :: No
- Talks :: Constantly
- Electric! :: Car
- Corner :: Shop
- Turnstile :: Gary
- Swap :: Tree
- Young :: Puppy
- Horrific :: Accident
- Block :: Color
- Wind :: Breeze
10 July 2009
It's a Good Idea!
I got this from Home of Good Ideas while I was out dropping eCards this afternoon...
Blogging is really fun, but it's even more fun having people browsing your post. I want to share some simple strategy to generate traffic.
Blogging is really fun, but it's even more fun having people browsing your post. I want to share some simple strategy to generate traffic.
Bloggers in some ways do direct audience to their site by joining forums, commenting on others' posts, leaving comments in chat widgets, join traffic exchange programs, and even others pay for traffic. Spending so much time blog hopping is exhaustive so people find ways to lessen the load.
Why not try this sort of chain links. If followed seriously it exponentially increases the number of back links to your site. Here's how:
- Try to make a post just like this one and mention this process.
- From the list of blog sites below remove the number 1 and move the rest in the list 1 step higher (i. e number 2 becomes number 1, and so on). Add your blog name in the 5th position. Don't forget to copy the links. (Here's my list-my site added in the end)
- List at most five of your friends blogsite here with link and inform them of this post and ask them to do the same. Here's my friends:
30 June 2009
Random Tuesday Thoughts
Saw this around at a few sites as I was doing drops. As near as I can tell, it may have started with Keely. She looks like someone who would be fun to end up in a lot of trouble with, so I can get behind that.
I'm still sort of just wallowing in my unemployment today. Meh. I'm getting stuff done too, but it's not a quick adjustment for me.
The cleaning people are here cleaning my house now, so I feel exceptionally lazy.
As much as I LOVE Cherry Coke, I don't like the aftertaste.
Hubby got paid a day earlier than I thought, so I might put some mascara on and go out for groceries when Maggie wakes up from her nap. Maybe.
I'm trying really hard to be a positive person after a bunch of crap hit me this month, but I somehow still have a staggering apathy to some other people's problems. If I decide at a glance there's nothing I can do to help, I sort of shrug, say, "Huh," and move on. Sitting still dwelling on stuff just drains my positive energies (didn't that sound all new-agey and crap?)
I would really, really love to get a bikini wax, but there's no way I can justify it in the budget (as opposed to my hair cut scheduled for tomorrow?) (out of my head, mean little voice!!)
I'm still sort of just wallowing in my unemployment today. Meh. I'm getting stuff done too, but it's not a quick adjustment for me.
The cleaning people are here cleaning my house now, so I feel exceptionally lazy.
As much as I LOVE Cherry Coke, I don't like the aftertaste.
Hubby got paid a day earlier than I thought, so I might put some mascara on and go out for groceries when Maggie wakes up from her nap. Maybe.
I'm trying really hard to be a positive person after a bunch of crap hit me this month, but I somehow still have a staggering apathy to some other people's problems. If I decide at a glance there's nothing I can do to help, I sort of shrug, say, "Huh," and move on. Sitting still dwelling on stuff just drains my positive energies (didn't that sound all new-agey and crap?)
I would really, really love to get a bikini wax, but there's no way I can justify it in the budget (as opposed to my hair cut scheduled for tomorrow?) (out of my head, mean little voice!!)
28 June 2009
Sunday Stealing
I swiped this from Sunday Stealing, of course, who got it from Musings from the Sofa, who took it from Telecommuter Talk and Zoes Mom. Whew.
A – An advantage you have – my positive attitude
B – Blue or brown eyes – blue
C – Chore you hate – yes. Hahahaha... Okay, ummm clearing clutter.
D – Dad’s name – Roger
E – Essential start of your day – a slow start. I can't just jump right into things.
F – Favorite color – black
G – Greatest thing you’ve ever done that made you feel really good – had my daughter :)
H – Habit you have – chewing my hair.
I – Issue you hate that the world tries to make you pursue – money!
J – Job title – Mom and chocolatier
K – Kohls or Target – Target
L – Living arrangements – in a house with my husband and daughter
M – Music you like – just about anything except rap. Listening to bluegrass right now.
N - Nicknames – Not too much anymore
O – Overnight hospital stay – Back surgery, June 2006
P – Pet Peeve – people who put the renewal sticker on their Michigan license plate in the wrong place.
Q – Quote that you like most – "It's all okay in the end. If it's not okay, it's not the end."
R – Right or left handed – right
S – Siblings – one younger brother
T – Time you wake up – usually around 8:00 AM. (whenever Maggie wakes up, actually)
U – Underwear – usually
V – Vegetable you dislike – onions and peppers
W – What makes you run late – my own laziness, usually
X – X-rays you’ve had – back and teeth
Y – Yummy food you make – cocoa fudge. Wait, is that a 'food'?
Z – Zoo animal – Gorilla
A – An advantage you have – my positive attitude
B – Blue or brown eyes – blue
C – Chore you hate – yes. Hahahaha... Okay, ummm clearing clutter.
D – Dad’s name – Roger
E – Essential start of your day – a slow start. I can't just jump right into things.
F – Favorite color – black
G – Greatest thing you’ve ever done that made you feel really good – had my daughter :)
H – Habit you have – chewing my hair.
I – Issue you hate that the world tries to make you pursue – money!
J – Job title – Mom and chocolatier
K – Kohls or Target – Target
L – Living arrangements – in a house with my husband and daughter
M – Music you like – just about anything except rap. Listening to bluegrass right now.
N - Nicknames – Not too much anymore
O – Overnight hospital stay – Back surgery, June 2006
P – Pet Peeve – people who put the renewal sticker on their Michigan license plate in the wrong place.
Q – Quote that you like most – "It's all okay in the end. If it's not okay, it's not the end."
R – Right or left handed – right
S – Siblings – one younger brother
T – Time you wake up – usually around 8:00 AM. (whenever Maggie wakes up, actually)
U – Underwear – usually
V – Vegetable you dislike – onions and peppers
W – What makes you run late – my own laziness, usually
X – X-rays you’ve had – back and teeth
Y – Yummy food you make – cocoa fudge. Wait, is that a 'food'?
Z – Zoo animal – Gorilla
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