Tori tagged me with this book meme recently; can't turn down a fellow New Englandah, now can I!
Here goes:
My reading: It has tapered off drastically these last few years. There was a time I would go through 3 books in a weekend, reading at the beach, in the backyard, wherever I found myself. Not so anymore. I'm not sure why! Let's blame the internet...in fact, I'd be reading The Ghost At The Table by Suzanne Berne right now if I wasn't doing this meme! Ahhhh, distractions ;-)
Total number of books owned: I have two boxes of books in storage, and after doing a quick check of the bookshelves here, 238...so probably close to 300, maybe 350.
Last book bought: Eclipse (the third of the Twilight series) by Stephanie Meyer.
Last book read: Eclipse. I was so glad I read about this series on Carl's blog; they're for young adults (as is the Harry Potter series). The main characters are Bella, a human teen; her new boyfriend, Edward, a gorgeous vampire (his equally gorgeous "family" also plays a prominent role in the books) and Jacob Black, Bella's friend from childhood, who happens to become a werewolf. I have to say the stories totally sucked me in and made me care about the characters! Even when you want to roll your eyes and say, get a GRIP, Bella, you still can't stop reading!
Five meaningful books:
- In HIs Own Write, by John Lennon. I got this when I was a kid, under 12...and loved it! DIdn't understand half of it, and looking at it now...um...OMG LOL!
- The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien: Oh, I fell in love with this story when I was 14. My friend Pat and I had hitchhiked to a bookstore in the next town over, and I was just browsing the titles. I already had a Richard Brautigan in hand when I noticed The Hobbit. PIcked it up, read a few pages...and I was HOOKED I remember seeing the date it was first published (9/21/37) and asking my mother if she'd ever read it when she was young; she said it wasn't her cup of tea.
- The Stand, by Stephen King: I sat on the porch and read it cover to cover when it first came out in 1978. I loved the story, good against evil (maybe this was why I never wanted to go to Vegas LOL) . What a disappointment the movie was!
- Hokkaido Highway Blues by Will Ferguson: I read this a couple years after coming back from Japan, and can remember nodding my head and smiling at so many different points in the story. The premise? Simple; he was going to hitchhike from one end of Japan to the other, following the cherry blossoms :-)
- Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince by J.K. Rowling: My favorite of the Harry Potter books, mainly because it was all about Snape. What an amazing character he was!
Thanks, Tori, that was fun!
I had no idea my blog friend, Lisa hosted Manic Monday! If I can revert to pirate talk for a mo'...well, blow me down and shiver me timbers!
Here we go:
You've won $100,000 -- but have to give it all away. To which charity or institution would you donate it? I'd donate it to Buddy Dog in Sudbury, MA...it's a no kill shelter, which means they need lots of dog and cat food. Plus it's where I got my dog, Max, so I think of them with fondness.
Max, pretending to be vicious!
What do you think is the most soothing sound? Without a doubt, rain. One of my favorite places to be during a rain storm is in my bed, curled up with a good book and a warm blanket.
Stormy day
Does time heal all wounds? Physical wounds, yes. Emotional wounds...well, as time passes, the ache gets a bit less, but the wound, unfortunately, never completely goes away.
Time healed this (self-inflicted) wound...
Great questions, Lisa!
Dog's Eye View tagged me awhile ago for a meme created by Dancin' Fool; since I'm in the mood for a meme (c'mon, you know you sang along with that), here it is!
01. If you could have super powers what would they be and what would you do with them? (Please feel free to be selfish, you do not have to save the world!).
Hmmm...I'd love the ability to fly! Imagine just being able to take off and soar, oh man!
02. Were you to find yourself stranded on an island with a CD player...it could happen...what would your top 10 bloggers island discs be?
Led Zeppelin, The Beatles, the Harry Potter audio CDs, LOTR audio CDs, maybe some old Cat Stevens, T. Rex...
03. If you were a smell what would it be?
Something spicy, incense-y, sweet
04. What bird would you most like to be?
An owl; they're night birds, quiet mostly, and spectacular looking!
05. If you were a bird who's head would you poo on?
Just bushes & shrubs ;-)
06. Are there any foods that your body craves?
Funny you should ask...lately it's been green peppers and I don't even really like them! I was just thinking about that last night when I made American Chop Suey.
07. What's your favourite time of year?
Autumn, without a doubt. The foliage, the pumpkins & apples, the crisp air, just a hint of coldness coming around the corner and best of all, I can finally take the dogs to the beach again to romp and run and dig in the sand!
08. What's your favourite time of day?
I think it's late at night...no distractions, it's quiet, people are sleeping...
09. If a rest is as good as a change which would you choose?
A change...I need one badly.
10. If you could have a dinner party and invite any 5 people from the past or present who would they be? (Living or deceased.)
Mom, Nana, Grandma, Michele & Sue (friends of mine who've drifted away)
Anyone want to play, consider themselves tagged :-)
| Your Life Path Number is 5 |
 You love life - new adventures, new people, new ideas. [true] |
What do you all think of this? Sound like me, doesn't sound like me?
Frigga (NO idea what her name is about, you'll have to ask her!) asked me the following questions, which I answered :-) Yes, I've done it before, but damn it, I like questions!
1. If you could play any character in the Harry Potter movies, who would you be and why?
That's easy: I'd be Luna. We're alot alike, she and I :-) (well, mentally, not physically, doh) I admire her way of letting insults and slights roll off her back, and concentrating on the things she likes.
2. What's your favorite subject to photograph and why?
Nature, without a doubt. I love to photograph clouds, flowers, mushrooms, the ocean. In fact...I think most of my photography is of those types of things!
3. Why do you blog?
Why indeed? One reason, and one reason only: cause it's fun!
4. You once mentioned you stopped going to church at 13 - do you consider yourself religous or spiritual, or atheiest or agnostic?
It's something I struggle with, especially as I get older. I'd say I'm spiritual, more than anything else. Walking through the woods with the dogs, I feel at peace, more so than in any church. Church, for me, has always been a place filled with judgments and gossip...I try to avoid those things, although I'm not always successful.
5. If you could choose to live in any reality (book, movie or different era in time) which would you choose?
Oh, man, I'd TOTALLY be a hobbit! I'd snag Bilbo, and live with him in Bag End, eating and drinking and reveling in nature. Definitely! "We have some cold chicken and pickles... Here's some cheese here- oh no it won't do. There we got raspberry jam and apple tart... Not much for afterlunch - oh no! We're all right. I have some cake." - Bilbo Baggins
Okay, now for the rules directions (I dislike rules):
Interview rules directions:
1. Leave me a comment saying "Interview me."
2. I will respond by emailing you five questions. I get to pick the questions.
3. You will update your blog with a post containing your answers to the questions.
4. You will include this explanation and an offer to interview someone else in the same post.
5. When others comment asking to be interviewed, you will ask them five questions.
Saw this one over at MamaLee's blog and thought it would be fun...let's see if I can remember back that far...Sherman, set the way back machine for 1972-1975, please:
1. Who was your best friend? Pat! Closely followed by Michele. Andrea was in there for awhile, til she freaked out ... it WAS the 70s, yanno...and Calvin and Todd :-)
2. Did you play any sports? *snort* sure, hide the salami, frisbee, tennis...but not IN school.
3. What kind of car did you drive? My Dad's car...but I don't remember what it was. I just remember being late...ALOT...for picking him up from work at Raytheon. Sigh...I put my parents thru SO much!
4. It’s Friday night. Where were you? LOL here, there and everywhere, usually getting there by hitchhiking.
5. Were you a party animal? Um...yeah...pretty much.
6. Were you considered a flirt? Um..."flirt" wouldn't be the word...
7. Were you in the band, orchestra or choir? Not in high school. I did sing in the church choir til I was 12, tho.
8. Were you a nerd? Um...no...
9. Were you ever suspended or expelled? Um...yup.
10. Can you sing the fight song? Huh?
11. Who was your favorite teacher? Probably Mr. Bannister, he taught History.
12. What was your school mascot? An American Indian
13. Did you go to the Prom? Um...no...not my thing ;-)
14. If you could go back, would you? No, altho....if I could go back knowing what I know now and do things differently, I would.
15. What do you remember most about graduation? The caps and gowns and being amazed at the fact that I graduated at all.
16. Where were you on Senior Skip Day? Salisbury Beach, baby!
17. Did you have a job your senior year? I'm sure I did, but I'll be damned if I can remember what it was I did...I remember working at Marshall's, at Bradlee's and at a Jewish deli...
18. Where did you go most often for lunch? The cafeteria...
19. Have you gained weight since then? Hell yes, unfortunately. I weighed 125 in high school and thought I was fat then ... sigh...
20. What did you do after graduation? Like...immediately after graduation? Went out for dinner with my parents and Nana. Like...what did I do in life? Moved in with my boyfriend and partied alot.
21. What year did you graduate? 1975.
22. Who was your Senior Prom Date? Dude, the prom? Nah...not my thing.
23. Are you going/did you go to your 10 year reunion? I did...and I think it was the last reunion I went to.
I got tagged by Jenn, aka five dollar shake (what does that mean, anyway?)
Here goes!
4 things that should go into Room 101 and be removed from the face of the earth.
* People who annoy me (no, wait, there would be no one left) um...how about gum snappers, people who talk during a movie and people who talk loudly on their cell phones while in public places?
* big hairy spiders
* cancer (stickin' with Jenn's answer)
* cars with really pumpin' loud bass
3 things people do that make you want to shake them violently
* rudeness
* treat animals cruelly
* Interrupt other people conversations (again, stickin' with Jenn's answer)
2 things you find yourself moaning about
* Being overweight
* Not being attractive
1 thing the above answers tell you about yourself
* I have low self-esteem (shocking, I KNOW!)
5 people who will be annoyed you tagged them
* MaryEllen
* Laura de (who NEVER rises to these challenges)
* Carmen
* Fleur-de-Lisa
* MissMeliss
RULES
* Link to the original meme at freelancecynic.com so people know what it’s all about!
* Be as honest as possible, This is about letting people get to know the real you!
* Try not to insult anyone - unless they really deserve it!
* Post these rules at the end of every meme!
Saw this at sognatrice's and thought I'd play along! You fill in the blanks, if you please :-) As Sognatrice said: "Come on, make me smile"!
Fondofsnape is...
Fondofsnape needs...
Fondofsnape's best friend is...
Fondofsnape's dog is named...
Fondofsnape smells like...
Fondofsnape drives like...
Fondofsnape craves....
Fondofsnape's favorite TV Show is...
Fondofsnape hates* loves the actor whose name is...
Fondofsnape's alcoholic drink of choice is...
Fondofsnape's NON alcoholic drink of choice is...
Fondofsnape's favorite musical artist is...
Fondofsnape's favorite cupcake flavor is...
Fondofsnape's hair is...
Fondofsnape's celebrity crush is...
Fondofsnape's occupation is...
Fondofsnape's favorite book is...
Fondofsnape's favorite color is...
Fondofsnape hates* loves...
Fondofsnape wishes...
* [ed. note: you can go with hate...but I dislike that word ;-)]
Three people nominated me for Rockin' Girl Blogger...and it really made me feel good!
Nancy is a relatively new read to me, but I enjoy her blog very much! She also complimented my photography...that just makes me smile. She posted the most amazing quote on her blog this week, which I'll share with you:
"We cannot become what we need to be by remaining what we are."
- Max Dupree
Thanks, Nancy!
Colleen: She likes my blog name! She also shares my love of Snape and compliments me on my photography...while she's an amazing writer! I was bound and determined NOT to like her books cause she writes about vampire hunters...and you know how I like those vampires! But once I picked her first vampire book up, I could NOT put it down. She's GREAT and thank you, Colleen for saying such nice things about me :-)
leslie has the most beautiful cat in her header; her blog is gorgeous! She's very artistic, and also shares my love of Harry Potter; she was sorted into Ravenclaw, brilliant girl! Thanks, Leslie!
I'm nominating these rockin' chicks:
Robin: We share a love of collecting cookbooks and she posts yummy recipes on her blog! To me, that rocks!
Melissa: We share a love of BPAL and Snape; she's a brave, smart person who's extremely interesting as well as interested.
Lisa: This chick has a dry sense of humor that I just adore. I owe her a book, damn it! She's an awesome photographer and isn't afraid to get down and dirty to get the picture she wants.
Lea: Lea has two kids, is a single mom and just lost her job...but you know what? I have a feeling something FANTASTIC is going to crop up for her! Oh, and she's a fellow Snape-aholic :-)
Julie: The ULTIMATE rockin' girl; she took up guitar after falling in love with Zep. She misses my Percy background! We share a love of Zep, books and sarcastic humor.
And...everyone else on my google reader! Cause if I didn't think you were all rockin' chicks, you wouldn't be there!
Have a great weekend!
Seen at Krista's
1. Go to the Billboard #1 Hits listings (scroll down and you’ll see them separated by decades on the left in the sidebar)
2. Pick the year you turned 18 [um...cause I'm a rule breaker, I'm changing it up a little...decided to pick a year that was a bit more "eventful" than just turning 18, if y'all know what I mean]
3. Get yourself nostalgic over the songs of the year
4. Pick 5 songs and write something about how these songs affected you
5. Pass it on to 5 more friends
After looking at these songs, it was HARD to choose just five...apparently, 1972 was an AWESOME year for music! There was only one song I didn't care for *cough* Neil Diamond *cough*, so I screwed up the rules even more and told a story using the names and/or lyrics of the songs. Sue me!
Brand New Key - Melanie: Oh, I LOVED this song!
I rode my bicycle past your window last night
I roller-skated to your door at daylight
It almost seems like you're avoiding me
I'm okay alone, but you got something I need
Well, I got a brand new pair of roller skates
You got a brand new key
I think that we should get together
And try them out to see
I been looking around awhile
You got something for me
Oh, I got a brand new pair of roller skates
You got a brand new key
She had a high pitched, girlish voice, very sing-songy. This was PRE the event.
American Pie - Don McLean: This song reminds me of when my parents made me go to group therapy...I met this guy Dave there...another rebellious kid (like me) who was amazing artistic. He drew and was a potter, interesting dude! We hung out alot in Lowell (he was from Dracut).
Now starts the theme:
Let's Stay Together - Al Green: That's what I said...didn't happen, tho, for one very important reason!
Without You - Nilsson: I'd've retained it awhile longer, maybe.
Heart of Gold - Neil Young: No heart of gold, this one.
A Horse With No Name - America: No "horse" either.
The First Time I Ever Saw Your Face - Roberta Flack: Loved this song and made out to it many a time
Oh Girl - Chi-Lites: What he said
I'll Take You There - The Staple Singers: He tried to!
The Candy Man - Sammy Davis, Jr.: SNORT *not literally*! Yeah, he was the Candy Man, aight.
Song Sung Blue - Neil Diamond (GAK!)
Lean on Me - Bill Withers: I did, for a bit
Alone Again (Naturally) - Gilbert O' Sullivan: But then this happened
Brandy (You're A Fine Girl) - Looking Glass: Goofy song, reminds me of Salisbury, possible scene of the crime.
Alone Again (Naturally) - Gilbert O'Sullivan: So good it repeated!
Black and White - Three Dog Night: Not til 1986, ya'll.
Baby, Don't Get Hooked On Me - Mac Davis: Yeah, now that could've been his theme song!
Ben - Michael Jackson: Dude was kind of a rat...and I don't mean MJ!
My Ding-A-Ling - Chuck Berry: This is one of the dirtiest songs EVER! I loved it! My friend Pat and I went to see Chuck Berry at the Boston Garden in 1972...amazing, just amazing! And appropriate for my "theme"
I Can See Clearly Now - Johnny Nash: Yup, I was shocked when I saw clearly and that was the end of that!
Papa Was a Rollin' Stone - The Temptations: Ha, yeah he was.
I Am Woman - Helen Reddy: LOL this song just reminds me of my cousin!
Me and Mrs. Jones - Billy Paul: Still love this song, and it was entirely apropos to my story.
THE END!
Five of you please do this, c'mon, it's my birthday week!
Saw this over at Dawn's:
My Roomate and I once: were serenaded at the same time. We were dating musicians, and mine played guitar; hers, piano...and they sang. It was awesome!
Never in my life have I: been to Las Vegas
High school was: a trip.
When I am nervous: mostly get real quiet.
My hair: is getting taken care of tonight by the great Q!
When I was 5: I was living in the town I live in now.
By this time next year: I wicked hope to have started looking at a new home to buy.
My favorite aunt is: Non-existent; in that my dad was an only child and my mom only had two brothers.
I have a hard time understanding: math.
You know I like you if: I talk to you.
My ideal breakfast is: Woburn Street omelette from the Owl Diner!
If you visit my hometown: I don't have an answer for this!
If you spend the night at my house: Pigs would be flying.
My favorite blond is: mmmm, Legolas!
My favorite brunette is: mmm, Captain Jack Sparrow!
The animal I would like to see flying is: A thestral!
I shouldn't have been: so bullheaded.
Last night: I ate some macaroni and cheese (non-Kraft) and I didn't like it. What a waste of calories!
I've been told I look like: my Dad, over and over and over again!
If I could have any car it would be: The one I have now! I love my lil Gollum-mobile!
Another meme stolen from Lisa!
Explorer: 24
Builder: 16
Negotiator: 20
Director: 18
Whichever is the highest is your dominant type; the next highest is your secondary type. In fact, our secondary types can play an important part in our relationships (for example, an Explorer/Negotiator may have an understanding of social skills that an Explorer/Director doesn't).
Continue reading "I do love to explore!"Lisa said: "It is interesting to me that the Balinese believe that the day of the week that you were born on is more telling than the year or month."; she kindly provided me with the info for Saturday's child:
Laku Bulan: (Like the Moon) - Good worker, smart, has a lot of knowledge, takes life in a light way and is satisfied. Sometimes makes arguments with his or her spouse, is not easily influenced by others.
Flower is the sunflower.
Durga, goddess of combat, is my deity.
The Kepuh is your tree: "The stately, solitary 'kepuh' tree, a member of the kapok family, populates Balinese cemeteries. It's believed that on moonlit nights its eerie-looking branches are infested with evil birds and demons, its branches festooned with the entrails of the dead, its roots winding in and out of skulls and bones. The 'kepuh' is sacred to Durga." [wouldn't that make a good picture???]
Owl is my bird; bull is my animal.
I volunteered to be asked five questions by Michele, because obviously I'm crazy about questions! Sorry it took so long, Michele, I know you asked me more than two + weeks ago!
1. You and I are going to Japan together. You are only allowed to show me five places/things. What do you pick? First of all, let's say we'd going in fall:
- a. We'd try to climb Mt. Fuji!
- b. We'd go to Shinjuku, where there are just so many things to see and do!
- c. We'd visit the castle that has "nightingale" floors; when you walk on the floors they make bird sounds, which was used to stop enemies.
- d. We'd climb Tokyo Tower, just a tiny bit taller (deliberately) than the Eiffel Tower, for a magnificent view of Tokyo.
- e. Finally, I'd bring you to one of the Iron Chef restaurants for a meal you'd never forget!
2. What is your favorite childhood memory? Summertimes with my cousins down the Cape (Cape Cod to you folks not from around here)!
3. Hopefully I will make it up to Boston sometime this spring/summer. Where will you suggest we meet up? At your hotel, so I can drag you all around Boston! Of course, I'd have to bring you to Newburyport, too, cause it's my favorite place in MA and I like to share :-)
4. What are you most looking forward to in Vegas? 1) Seeing all my friends; 2) Seeing the Cirque du Soleil show, Love!
5. What do you think is your best quality? My ability to never be bored.
DIRECTIONS FOR THE INTERVIEW MEME
1. Leave me a comment saying, "Interview me."
2. I will respond by emailing you five questions. I get to pick the questions.
3. You will update your blog with the answers to the questions.
4. You will include this explanation and an offer to interview someone else in the same post.
5. When others comment asking to be interviewed, you will ask them five questions.
No More!!!
Robin tagged me, and it's a lazy Sunday, so here goes!
* Each player starts with eight random facts/habits about themselves.
* People who are tagged need to write their own blog entry about their eight things and post these rules.
* At the end of your blog, you need to choose eight people to get tagged and list their names.
* Don't forget to leave them a comment telling them they're tagged, and to read your blog.
Okay, enough rules. Here goes...
1) Planted some herbs today, two basil, one rosemary. Also a petunia and another flower that I can't remember the name of! Here's a pic:
What's it called, anyone know?
2) I have to be in the mood to clean. I'm not often in the mood. When I AM in the mood, no one can be home. Consequently, the house doesn't get cleaned very often :(
3) My new fav sandwich is rosemary ham with a slice of provolone cheese. Haven't figured out the best condiment for it yet, tho...mustard seems too strong ... I want to taste the rosemary!
4) Why am I suddenly so addicted to CSI?
5) A&W rootbeer, diet, with LOTS of ice is my favorite soda!
6) When I'm sitting at a table or bar with place settings, I'll mess around with them until they're straight and in the right place. I don't HAVE to...it's just something to do with my hands, like doodling or something LOL!
7) I'm reading a book called Finn: A Novel by Jon Clinch. It's about Huckleberry Finn's father, who was NOT a nice man at all...and it's a very interesting read!
8) We just got a new lawn mower and I went and mowed the lawn. It looks and smells so good!
Eight of you are tagged! I mean it!
Happy Mother's Day :)
Before I get into this...please go visit my friend Megan and wish her a hearty congratulations...SHE GOT ENGAGED! That's the news I couldn't tell earlier...I'm so happy for her! And her ring is just gorgeous :-) SQUEEEEEeee!!!
Anyway, once again, I volunteered to be asked five questions, this time by Colleen, because I thought her questions would be quite interesting...I wasn't wrong!
1. What's the best part and worst part of being a Bostonian? The best part of being a Bostonian is...just being a Bostonian!
2. If you could go back to high school and know what you know now how would you be different? I'd run that damn school! Oh, and I'd join the photography club!
3. You and I are going to spend the day in Japan. Where would you take me? What would we do? What would we eat? First, I'd take you to Sapporo Ramen in Fussa, where they make the best ramen ever. Then, we'd walk along the banks of the Tama River, course it'd be during cherry blossom time and we'd admire the gorgeous blossoms. I'd take you into Seiyu, which is a grocery store on the first floor, and a department store on the other 3 floors. I'd show you the different foods, the uniquely Japanese things. Then we'd hop on a train to Ginza, and just walk around taking in the sights. Afterwards, I'd arrange for us to go visit my friend Hisayo and enjoy some Japanese hospitality.
4. What song best describes your life philosophy and why? Over The Hills and Far Away, by Led Zeppelin:
Many have I loved - Many times been bitten
Many times I've gazed along the open road.
Many times I've lied - Many times I've listened
Many times I've wondered how much there is to know.
5. You've just won the lottery, a million dollars. How would your life change if you didn't have to work? What would you do with your money? Haysus, I would quit my job SO FAST my head would spin. I'd give money to my family and friends, then I'd invest...And after that I'd hop on a plane and visit Gaylen and Hisayo and Masayo and Mich (NM, Japan, Honolulu). I'd buy a house in New England, and one in Japan, and they'd both have shiba proof fenced in yards.
DIRECTIONS FOR THE INTERVIEW MEME
1. Leave me a comment saying, "Interview me."
2. I will respond by emailing you five questions. I get to pick the questions.
3. You will update your blog with the answers to the questions.
4. You will include this explanation and an offer to interview someone else in the same post.
5. When others comment asking to be interviewed, you will ask them five questions.
I volunteered to be asked five questions by Krista, who is about the only one who could get me to answer five more! She had some damn good questions, y'all!
1. Out of all the make believe places in your favorite movies, which one would you choose to live in and why. The Shire, it's so peaceful and green and people (ok, well, hobbits) just have fun there!
2. Vampire, Pirate, Sorcerer. Which one is the hottest and why. Well, let's just remove Pirate from that list, cause as Elizabeth Swann said: "...Except for a sense of honor and decency and a moral center. And personal hygiene." It's not the lack of a sense of honor and decency and a moral center that bothers me, of course, it would be the personal hygiene bit ;-0 And let's remove the Sorcerer, because...well...when I think of a sorcerer, I think of Saruman, and he wasn't hot in the least. So...that leaves Vampire...which OMG I think are SO damn hot!!!
3. If you could bring one mythical creature to life, what would it be. I think a phoenix...they're so beautiful, but my inner 10 year old says a unicorn :-)
4. What is your favorite thing to cook? That's a tough one...I love to cook just about anything! There's something satisfying about using the dutch oven when I cook, though, so I'll say ... a nice coq au vin.
5. If you could produce and direct your own movie, what would is be about? It would be about the story of my life...which wasn't always quite so..."tame" as it is now LOL!
Thanks, Krista, that was fun!
Thanks for the great questions, Heather!
DIRECTIONS FOR THE INTERVIEW MEME
1. Leave me a comment saying, "Interview me."
2. I will respond by emailing you five questions. I get to pick the questions.
3. You will update your blog with the answers to the questions.
4. You will include this explanation and an offer to interview someone else in the same post.
5. When others comment asking to be interviewed, you will ask them five questions.
Amy tagged me, and I'm not one to back down from a tag ;-)
Each player starts with 7 random facts/habits about themselves. People who are tagged need to blog about their seven things and post the rules as well. At the end of your post, choose 7 people to tag and list their names. Don't forget to leave them a comment telling them that they have been tagged and to read your blog! OK, here goes...
1) I love a peanut butter sandwich for breakfast with a cup of coffee! The peanut butter must be spread on half of the slice of bread, then the slice is folded over. Sometimes I'll spread some butter on first. Yum!
2) I have to be in the mood to clean. I'm not often in the mood. When I AM in the mood, no one can be home. Consequently, the house doesn't get cleaned very often :(
3) Sandwiches: Mayo on roast beef, mustard on ham. Always!
4) Lately, I've been having a very hard time getting out of bed. Someone told me yesterday that I didn't look happy. I feel ... ok? But I thought about it last night, and I don't think I've been happy for awhile. Hmmm...
5) A&W rootbeer, diet, with LOTS of ice is my favorite soda!
6) When I'm sitting at a table or bar with place settings, I'll mess around with them until they're straight and in the right place. I don't HAVE to...it's just something to do with my hands, like doodling or something LOL!
7) I'm reading a book called Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers, by Mary Roach. It's DAMN good!
Tag, YOU'RE it!
I volunteered to be asked still another five questions by Michelle, who is one of my most favorite photography models!
1. If you could live anywhere in the world other than the US or Japan; where would it be and why? I think it would be France...maybe not Paris, but somewhere quiet, out in the country. The reason I pick France and not Scotland or Hawaii is the weather, Scotland being too cold and Hawaii being too sunny (if there is such a thing!). The reason I pick France is the history, the sights, the food! And Julia loved it there :-)
2. What are three things you hope to accomplish in the next 3-5 years? Hmmm...pay off my debt, buy a home, spend some time in Japan, and live to see all the Harry Potter books be made into movies.
3. Your house is on fire (don't worry you have plenty of insurance and your pets and family members and camera are safe); what other three items do you take with you – you have to be able to carry them out. Ooooh, that's a tough one! 1) all the photo albums, 2) as many of my Japanese things as I could carry and 3) the hard drive...it's got all my pics on it!
4. You have to give up one of the following for a year which do you pick: Internet, TV or books (remember this means no HP in July!) Hmmm...another tough one...I'd have to go with TV...or maybe the internet...no, tv, damn you pointing out HP!
5. What are your thoughts on the whole Anna Nicole Smith story? Clearly...fame isn't everything [10 points to anyone who knows who that quote is from]. I think the whole thing is quite sad.
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4. You will include this explanation and an offer to interview someone else in the same post.
5. When others comment asking to be interviewed, you will ask them five questions.
Also, I wanted to share my favorite photos from this weekend with you :-)
I volunteered to be asked five questions by Heather, who is certainly the first doctor-to-be to ever ask me questions such as these!
1. You're starting a second career as a pirate, what's your pirate name? Mrs. Captain Jack Sparrow :-)
2. What's your ship's name? Does it have any special amenities? You're a modern pirate after all! When the good Captain and I married, I told him we'd have to have the Black Pearl completely redone. He reluctantly agreed, and we now have a jacuzzi, a hot tub, a bedroom with a soft and comfortable, plush round bed, covered with layers of different colored silk, 3 bathrooms, one in the front of the ship, one in the back and one in the middle (when I gotta go...I gotta go!), which none of the crew are allowed in, btw, dirty heathens, and a comfortable reading room where I can go to relax and spend some time alone...altho with Jack...teeheehee, THAT'S not often, if you get my drift ;-)
3. You've just defeated your first foe, what kind of villain was he/she/it? Oh, my it was the scariest thing I've ever seen! It was a woman, and she just wouldn't stop TALKING! Almost made me want to walk the plank!
4. You just acquired the compass that points to your hearts desire - what is the compass pointing to? Why, Captain Jack Sparrow, of course :-)
5. What sea do you rule over? Um...all of them, silly girl!
Thanks for the great questions, Heather!
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1. Leave me a comment saying, "Interview me."
2. I will respond by emailing you five questions. I get to pick the questions.
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4. You will include this explanation and an offer to interview someone else in the same post.
5. When others comment asking to be interviewed, you will ask them five questions.
I volunteered to be asked five questions by Finn, who is possibly related to Huck ;-)
1. What is your favorite self-taken photograph? That's a tough one! I don't think I have one favorite...here are a quickly put together bunch of favs :)
2. Why did you move to Japan and why did you move back? I moved to Japan because I married a guy in the Air Force, and he got stationed there. One of the best things that ever happened to me (the move, NOT the marriage). I moved back because his tour there was up, and although the general I worked for had offered to sponsor me for a year, it was too expensive for me to live on the Japanese economy.
3. You have an entire day to yourself, with no responsibilities and no work. Money is not an object. What do you do? Just a day? My first inclination would be to fly somewhere like Japan or Paris or Hawaii, but that would eat up too much time; I think I'd fly to New Mexico to visit my friend Gaylen. I miss her!
4. Are you quick to forgive or do you hold grudges? I'm not quick to hold a grudge...but I've been known to hold one or two in my life...I'm, by nature, a forgiving person, but sometimes it's hard for me to forget.
5. What is your Zodiac sign and do you think the description fits you? I'm Cancer the Crab...the moody mother hen of the zodiac. Read below, and tell me if you think it fits me:
The Sun awakened Cancer the Crab, a feminine sign in the zodiac on your birthday. The Sun in astrology stands for your inner nature, your essential character. The fourth sign of the Zodiac, Cancer is ruled by the restless Moon. A cardinal (creative and original) sign, Cancer governs home life, matters to do with women (especially the mother), as well as sensitivity and emotional intensity. It is a water sign, so Cancerian people are emotionally intense and deeper than they appear on the surface, while quite sensitive and understanding once you get through that tough exterior.
The Sun, ruler of our inner nature, is somewhat dimmed in Cancer, the home of the Moon. Creative and romantic, with a strong love of home, family and tradition, you are a good communicator and a strong provider. Your deep sensitivity presents you with valuable and illuminating intuitions, especially regarding those you care for.
Paradoxically combining a love of travel with a deep need for security, you surround yourself with sentimental objects from the past, including souvenirs, hand-me-downs and keepsakes. Cancerians are remarkably good at accumulating things; indeed, you can be unwilling to throw anything out, even relationships that have passed their use-by date. [hahaha that would be me!!!]
Cancer is also good with money and generally takes a long-term view. The main thing to remember is not to let the powerful, turbulent emotions of the moment crowd out your normally rational judgement. Your intuitions are reliable and should be trusted; you may even have natural psychic powers, which may be developed, given the right circumstances.
The emblem for Cancer is the Crab, a creature with a very hard shell which protects a soft interior. The crab walks sideways, which is how the Cancerian skirts around a problem until forced to take it on with gritty determination and a creative flair. The crab's large claws hang on to its possessions for dear life, just as the Cancerian collects things to beautify the environment and bravely defends the home turf.
Cancerians make good business people, combining artistry, originality and drive with an understanding of financial matters, marketing and the needs of the public. You can trust your intuitions, but you do need to generate a faith in yourself which will not be dampened by gloom or depression over what, in retrospect, may appear to be relatively insignificant problems. You have the natural ability to be diplomatic and to speak out when necessary or keep your mouth shut. Home and family ties will be significant in your life and developing a secure, comfortable home environment will be a boon to your state of mind, irrespective of your marital state.
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1. Leave me a comment saying, "Interview me."
2. I will respond by emailing you five questions. I get to pick the questions.
3. You will update your blog with the answers to the questions.
4. You will include this explanation and an offer to interview someone else in the same post.
5. When others comment asking to be interviewed, you will ask them five questions.
Found at DebR's place:
1. What is your favorite thing to wear? flip flops by Reef, I'm very particular about my flip flops!
2. Last thing you ate? a peanut butter sandwich, yum!
3. Nastiest thing you've ever eaten? That would have to be chitlins...the only good thing about that was the hot sauce. YUCK!
4. I say Shotgun, you say? Driver!
5. How many U.S states have you been to? quite a few! All the New England states, NY, PA, NJ, DE, MD, VA, WV, NC, OH, SC, KY, TN, GA, FL, TX, IN, IL, MS, KS, CO, NM, AZ, CA, OK.
6. How many of the U.S states have you lived in? Three; MA, CO, VA
7. What is your favorite romance movie? The Ghost and Mrs. Muir :-)
8. Favorite type of food? Mac & cheese!
9. Do you care if your socks are dirty? Yup! Nasty dirty socks!
10. Have you ever cheated on a test? I'm sure I have
11. Has anyone ever sang or played for you personally? Yes, it was awesome :-)
12. Do you like Bush? Well...I've always thought of myself as hetero, so...I'm not sure!
13. Have you ever gone white-water rafting? Not that I can recall :-)
14. Have you met a real redneck? I've not been introduced, but I've seen a few :-)
15. How is the weather right now? Rainy & chilly; perfect for snuggling up in a blanket and watching a movie or reading!
16. Where was the last place you went besides your house? Macaroni Grill for dinner and a drink, last night.
17. What are you afraid of? Spiders!!! *shudder*
18. How many pets do you have? Two, Wolf and Max, my beautiful dogs :-)
19. What's one thing you’ve learned? I lovelovelove Deb's answer, and so I'm staying with it: "You can't change other people, but you can change how you react to them." SO true!
20. What do you usually order from Starbucks? Cinnamon dolce latte! I don't like their plain coffee, I'm more of a Dunkin Donuts gal, but their flavored stuff is AWESOME!
21. Have you ever fired a gun? I have! My high school boyfriend, Cal, used to take me out into the woods for target practice; just me, Cal & his shotgun...romantic, eh?
22. Favorite TV show? Heroes!
23. Has anyone ever said you looked like a celeb? Nope :-)
24. If you had a daughter, what would you name her? That part of my life is over, but if I'd had a daughter, I always wanted to name her Jessamyn
25. Do you find yourself loved? Yes :-)
26. Have you ever been caught doing something you weren't supposed to? LOL oh yeah, sure
27. Butter, plain, or salted popcorn? Plain, with raisinettes :-)
28. Have you ever ridden in a limo? Yup, just as I don't like facing backwards when going forward, I also don't like sitting sideways!
29. Has anyone you were really close to passed away recently? My Mom was the last person I was close to who passed, and that was in December of 2005.
30. What's something that really bugs you? People who take others at face value and never get to know the person.
31. Do you like Michael Jackson? I like some of his music!
32. Favorite baseball team? Red Sox, of course!
33. Have you ever milked a cow? You know...I think I have, on a field trip or vacation or something...
34. Last time you went bowling? I can't remember...I think it was when MaryEllen was up to visit!
35. Have you ever cut your own hair? Just my bangs, when they get too long.
As a reward for putting up with yet another meme from me, here's a picture:
Taken in Reading, PA during a trip there recently :-)
Awhile back, Carmen gave me the "Thinking Blogger" award; this is why she awarded it to me: "She has this Friday fill-in post, and she has "What is it Wednesdays" - it sometimes hurts my brain to visit, but I always manage to participate. :)" Many thanks to Carmen for thinking of me, I do believe this is the first time I've won an award!
In all fairness, though, I didn't start the Friday Fill-Ins. That would be Megan, who came up with the idea originally, but is a bit busy these days!
Without further ado, and without favoritism of any sort, these are the first five bloggers who popped into my mind as having posts that quite often make me think:
1. Rampant Bicycle: This girl has interesting posts and even more interesting links! It's an almost daily adventure, you never know what you're going to see next!
2. DebR, of Red Shoes Rambling: She's artistic, inspiring and an awesome writer...and I owe her some pictures!
3. Gina, whose blog is called atypical female: She's a first rate photographer, and you all have her to thank for getting me back into photography! She doesn't post that often, but when she does...wow!
4. Carl, whose blog is called Stainless Steel Droppings: This guy is amazing! The passionate, amazing reviews he writes about books or movies or art he loves shows the depth of his feelings. He has introduced me to some books, movies and art that I otherwise might've missed. Thanks, Carl!
5. MissMeliss: This chick is a fantastic writer! She has written the best fanfic by far about Professor Snape (which really makes me think about stuff that maybe I shouldn't!), she shares my love of BPAL and she's a comedian!
Congratulations, you won a 
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Should you choose to participate, please make sure you pass this list of rules to the blogs you are tagging.
The participation rules are simple:
1. If, and only if, you get tagged, write a post with links to 5 blogs that make you think,
2. Link to this post so that people can easily find the exact origin of the meme,
3. Optional: Proudly display the 'Thinking Blogger Award' with a link to the post that you wrote (here is an alternative silver version if gold doesn't fit your blog).
Seen at DebR's blog:
What curse words do you use the most? Hmmm...when I'm mildly pissed, it'd be Crikey...when I'm really pissed, all bets are off. For example, my second ex-husband's nickname is SFSSDMF; Short Fat Snoring Small D!cked Mother F*&#er. Well deserved, too :-) You might ask why I married him...I ask that of myself sometimes.
Do you own an i-pod? Um...*embarrassed* three
What time is your alarm clock set to? I don't use one right now, but I'd really like this one. Also, I'm leaving Deb's answer, as it applies to me, too:
It isn't. I usually just wake up when I wake up. If I need to get up at a certain time, I'm pretty good about just reminding myself of it before I go to bed and waking up then, although if I need to be someplace at a certain time (like an appointment, or catching a plane or something), I'll set the alarm on those days just to be sure. But 9 times out of 10 I'll wake up a couple of minutes before it goes off.
Would you rather take the picture or be in the picture? I'd MUCH rather take the picture; I don't photograph well.
What was the last movie you watched? "Pan's Labyrinth"; awesome, sad, beautiful!
What cd is currently in your player? Bunch of Zeppelin tunes from my iTunes
Do you prefer regular or chocolate milk? I don't like the taste of milk here, but if I had to choose, it'd be chocolate (better yet, coffee milk!)
Has anyone told you a secret this week? Ohhh, yes, but I can't tell who or what!
When was the last time you had Starcrack Starbucks? Friday night, before seeing "Music and Lyrics", the new Hugh Grant/Drew Barrymore movie; love the cinnamon dolce latte, fat free, sugar free
Can you whistle? Yup, but not as well as I could pre-braces
What are you looking forward to? The last [sob] Harry Potter book; the 5th Harry Potter movie; the last POTC movie; my birthday celebration in Vegas in June, Krista's wedding, Diana's wedding, Aislinn's wedding, especially if it's in St. Thomas ;-)
Did you watch cartoons when you were little? Oh, Bugs Bunny! Pepe LePew was a favorite, too.
Do you own any band t-shirts? Yup, mostly Zeppelin :-)
What will you be doing in an hour? Probably reading, maybe watching tv
What was the last song you heard? damned if I know!
Last time you cried? HAHAHA Friday night
Desktop or laptop? Desktop, unfortunately
Desiring any new ink? YES! I'm addicted. Next one will most likely be a flower on the top of my left foot.
What’s the weather like? Heat wave! It's 40 degrees!
What were you doing an hour ago? Eating dinner
How many hours of sleep do you need to function? at least 5...but I'd rather have 8!
Do you eat breakfast daily? Not a traditional breakfast, no. Sometimes it might be a handful of raw almonds, maybe an orange, maybe some leftovers.
What did you do last night? Ohhh, watched 24; such a shocker at the end!
Do you use sarcasm? Nahhhhhhhhh, no, not me, not ever ;-) or as the button Megan gave me says: "I speak sarcasm as a second language"
Do you like mustard? Oh, hell yeah! I love all kinds of mustard!
Do you sleep on your side/back/stomach? I don't know...I'm asleep!
Do you watch the news? No! I hate tv news, it's all sensationalized for ratings ... crap.
How did you get one of your scars? I have a scar on my left knee that I got one summer cause I kept falling on it...in gravel. I swear there's still gravel imbedded in there! And that's just a scar on the outside...I got a few inside, too ;-)
The end! Phew, huh? If you want to answer these questions too, have at it, I say!
Her royal highness, the Princess Blonder, asked me to post this! I think I've done it before, but what the heck!
1.My name:
2.Where did we meet:
3.Take a stab at my middle name:
4.How long have you known me:
5.When is the last time that we saw each other:
6.Have you been to my house:
7.What was your first impression of upon meeting me/seeing me:
8.What's one of my favorite things to do:
9.Am I funny:
10.What's my favorite type of music:
11.Can I sing?:
12.What is the best feature about me:
13.Am I shy or outgoing:
14.Am I a rebel or do I follow the rules:
15.Do I have any special talents:
16.Would you call me preppy, average, sporty, punk, hippie, glam, nerdy, snobby, or something else (what):
17.I'm hot? Am I not? Go ahead, you can say ... :
19.Have you ever hugged me:
20.Kissed me?
21.What is my favorite food:
23.Am I dating anyone:
24.If there was one good nickname for me, what would it be:
25.What's your favorite memory of me:
26.Who do I like right now:
27.What is my worst habit:
28.If you and I were stranded on a desert island, what is the one thing I would bring?
29.Are we friends:
31.Do I believe in God?
32.Am I family oriented?
33.Who is my best friend?
34.What kind of car do I drive?
35.Will you repost this so I can do it?
Seen over at fleur de lisa's blog:
Have you had sex in the past 24 hours? ten times!
Are you gay? Yes, very happy, thanks!
Do you have hairy legs? So hairy I have to braid 'em!
Do you smoke anything? marshmallows.
Do you like monkeys? They're quite cute, as long as they're not flinging poo!
How many fillings do you have? oooh lots and lots, going back to when I was 14!
Would you rather swim in the ocean or a lake? Ocean
Have you ever licked one of those square batteries? Only by mistake once, it slipped out of my [edited for content]
Have you ever read the Bible? oh my yes, I liked The World According To Garp better, tho ;-)
Did you ever go to Sunday School? Every Sunday I couldn't get out of it as a kid and sang in the choir, too!
Do you wear a lot of black? Not alot..why? What do you care?
Did you ever bring a weapon to school? hahaha! Hmmm...what was considered a weapon in the 60s & 70s. Scissors? Sure. Drugs? Doubtful ;-) Alcohol? Yup! Guns/knifes/bombs? No.
Have you ever hugged a tree? hahahah actually I dated one!
Do you know what a sphincter actually is? Why, is yours clenched right now?
Describe your hair? It's green & purple and spiky...I love it!
Are you a wild beast? Usually!
Do you like to have fun? I believe that fun is VASTLY underrated and that more people should try to have some. Yes.
Do you like drama? Only on tv or the movies, otherwise: NO! No, I HATE it! Please, no drama, no drama queens, not even drama princesses allowed!
Do you like mayonnaise? Hmmm...on my olive loaf & white bread, yes. In my hair or other parts of my body, no.
Are you afraid to die? I really can't say.
Do you like playing in leaves? Yes, I adore the smell!
Have you ever peed your pants as an adult? *snort* Just a few weeks ago in the bathroom at Grendel's ... hehehe
Have you ever thrown up on somebody as an adult? Only in some really freaky foreplay once...
Are you an adult? Chronologically, certainly. Mentally, I'm not so sure.
Ever won a spelling bee? Actually, yes, I have.
Do you ever eat because you were depressed? Good lord, who doesn't!
Are you a television addict? I could stop watching if I had to, but I'd really miss Lost, 24, Heroes, Supernatural, ER, Miami Ink, My Name is Earl, hmmm...maybe so?
Do you think OJ was guilty? I'd like to think not, cause really...you know? But who knows for sure, besides him?
Do you enjoy spending time with your mother? Sometimes I did, she was a funny woman
Have you ever had sex in a hot tub? Writing a book or something?
Do you like Elvis? Shouldn't that be DID you? He was ok...
Do you enjoy watching animals “do it” on the Discovery channel? You're really weird, you know that?
Ever been hit on at a zoo? No, but at an aquarium once a Leafy Seadragon winked at me. He was hot!
Have you ever had sex with a total stranger? Maybe.
Do you enjoy the calming effects of turkeys? Turkeys? Calming? Not so much...especially when I'm driving fast cause I'm late to work and a gaggle (pack? bunch?) of them are sauntering across the gd road!
Does your mom think someone is hot? She loved Sidney Poitier!
Are you a sugar freak? I'm just a freak, period.
Ever been arrested? Nope, not by the REAL police. Maybe by a boyfriend or two.
Ever commit a crime and get away with it? Almost every day, I consistently drive over the speed limit. Shhhhh.
Do you like orange juice? Yes, particularly in sangria!
What sign are you? Cancer the Crab, or in Chinese astrology, I'm a Cock. Really!
Where do you wish you were right now? Walking on the beach
Did you enjoy this? I tend to try NOT to do things I don't enjoy. So, yeah.
Picture of the Day:
Two-Fer Meme (courtesy of DebR and Kristen)
Two names you go by:
1.. Janet
2.. JTwo parts of your heritage:
1.. English
2.. IrishTwo things that scare you:
1.. Spiders
2.. beesTwo everyday essentials:
1.. Coffee
2.. quiet timeTwo things you are wearing right now:
1.. black top
2.. jeansTwo of your favorite bands or musical artists (at the moment):
1.. Led Zeppelin
2.. The BeatlesTwo things you want in a relationship (other than love):
1.. trust
2.. truthTwo truths:
1.. I'm so incredibly psyched and sad for the 7th and last Harry Potter book to arrive.
2.. Lilacs smell beautifulTwo favorite hobbies:
1.. Photography
2.. making jewelryTwo things you need to do this week:
1.. Move the rest of the boxes into storage unit
2.. Get dog foodTwo stores you shop at:
1.. Barnes and Noble
2.. TargetTwo favorite sports
1.. ice skating
2.. racquetballTwo shows you like to watch:
1.. Lost
2.. HeroesTwo things you'd buy if money were no object:
1..A new house
2..A trip around the worldTwo wishes for 2007:
1. That I find a new house that I can afford
2. That my family and friends are happy and healthy
Seen at Carl's who saw it a Quixotic's and so on and so on. As I love both a good meme and books, this looked to be right up my alley.
Science Fiction, Fantasy or Horror? I love Horror! But...I also love SF/Fantasy, as evidenced by LOTR & the Harry Potter series. Do you consider those SF as well as Fantasy?
Hardback or Trade Paperback or Mass Market Paperback? I prefer Trade Paperbacks for reading...easier to carry around.
Heinlein or Asimov? Heinlein has always been a favorite of mine, since reading Stranger In A Strange Land when I was 14. I don't believe I've read any Asimov yet.
Amazon or brick and mortar? When I want a book...I WANT A BOOK! Brick and mortar for me. The curse of being impatient!
Barnes & Noble or Borders? I prefer Barnes and Noble...Borders doesn't really have that "book store" feel to me, and I'm not sure why
Hitchhiker or Discworld? Um...I've never read either...in fact...I don't even know what Discworld is LOL! I am familiar with Hitchhiker tho :-)
Bookmark or Dogear? I've done both...as well as actually penciling (or penning, if I'm pencil-less at the time) sentences or passages that mean something to me. Sorry, Carl!
Magazine: Asimov's Science Fiction or Fantasy & Science Fiction? Never read either of these.
Alphabetize by author, alphabetize by title or random? Hahahah, um, I'm so random that sometimes I'm surprised to find I have a book. In other words, they are scattered about willynilly!
Keep, Throw Away or Sell? I'd never throw away a book, no matter how much I disliked it. I'd leave it at a hospital or cafe or something...just cause I don't like it doesn't mean NO ONE will! If I love a book, I will keep it forever and ever, amen. I don't think I've ever sold one.
Year's Best Science Fiction series (edited by Gardner Dozois) or Year's Best SF series (edited by David G. Hartwell)? Another one I haven't read (or heard of LOL).
Keep dustjacket or toss it? Who would toss a dustjacket? Obviously from that statement, I am a keeper. Coming back from London in 2003, I was reading the latest Harry Potter that had just been released while I was there. I took off the dustjacket so as not to rip it...and forgot it on the plane! I was and am upset about it!
Read with dustjacket or remove it? See above ;-)
Short story or novel? If I'm into a book, I prefer a novel...cause I don't want it to end!
Harry Potter or Lemony Snicket? Oh, hmmm...um...tough question...NOT! Harry Potter! To be fair, I've never read Lemony Snicket. I did pick up one at the bookstore but it just didn't grab me. Loved the movie tho!
Stop reading when tired or at chapter breaks? As I read alot in bed, generally I read til I'm tired. If I'm out and about...I read til something interrupts me. If someone is asking me to do something, however, I generally ask if I can just read til the end of the chapter.
"It was a dark and stormy night" or "Once upon a time"? It was a dark and stormy night...Snape was in the potions classroom concocting a "special" potion...one that would [fill in the blank]
Buy or Borrow? Either; altho if I love the book, I will go out and purchase it after reading the borrowed book.
Buying choice: Book Reviews, Recommendation or Browse? I love browsing! I also buy from recommendations. Book reviews not so much...altho I love Carl's, and his review of the Thirteen Tale made me want to read it.
Lewis or Tolkien? ha...um...hmm...yeah, it's Tolkien, and you know it! When I was 14 my friend Pat and I hitchhiked to a small (no longer there, sigh) bookstore in a town near mine (my own, my precious) and while browsing, picked up The Hobbit and fell in love with Tolkien (and Bilbo Baggins). Again, tho, I've (gasp) not read Lewis, altho, of course, I know of him.
Hard SF or Space Opera? Huh?
Collection (short stories by the same author) or Anthology (short stories by different authors)? Either/or...I'm not picky.
Hugo or Nebula? Um...no idea what this means.
Golden Age SF or New Wave SF? See above
Tidy ending or Cliffhanger? Tidy endings...really, who doesn't? Altho, if the book is of a series, and I adore it (Harry Potter) and it's not the end book, then I'll deal with the Cliffhanger...sigh...(Trust Snape)...
Morning reading, Afternoon reading or Nighttime reading? I'll read whenever I can! Lately, it's been mostly at night, before I fall asleep.
Standalone or Series? Now that's a seriously tough question! If I love a book, obviously I don't want it to end, so a series (which does eventually end) is preferable. However, I HATE waiting for the next book to come out!
Urban fantasy or high fantasy? Oh, jeepers, another "I don't know". Going by Carl's answer, in italics below, it would be high fantasy :-)
I really like both. Urban fantasy, like Neil Gaiman's book Neverwhere, are probably my favorite but only by the slimmest of margins. Of course Lord of the Rings, which would be considered high fantasy, is arguably my favorite fantasy series of all time.
New or used? Either/or. Sometimes it's fun to read a used book and see where someone underlined stuff.
Favorite book of which nobody else has heard? Anything by Richard Brautigan, particularly In Watermelon Sugar. His stuff might not translate well to this PC age; he was popular in the late '60s, early 70s, and might not make sense to those who didn't live thru those times.
Top 5 favorite genre books read last year (in no particular order)?
The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield
Garlic and Sapphires : The Secret Life of a Critic in Disguise by Ruth Reichl
The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls
My Life in France by Julia Child
A Dirty Job by Christopher Moore
Top X favorite genre books of all time (in no particular order)?
The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien
Stranger in a Strange Land by Robert Heinlein
The Stand by Stephen King
Watership Down by Richard Adams
Roots by Alex Haley
X favorite genre series (in no particular order)?
LOTR Trilogy by J.R.R. Tolkien
Harry Potter by J.K. Rowling
The Green Mile by Stephen King
Sue Grafton's alphabetical series
Charlaine Harris' Southern Vampire Mysteries
I'm leaving off the last one cause damn, this meme is looooooooong!
From Lisa:1. Christmas tree: pine or cedar? Ahhhh, pine! I haven't had a real tree in the house in years and I miss it. I love the scent!
2. Name two dumb things you did as a kid. Just two? Skip school and [edited for content]
3. What foods did your mom used to make that you will never, ever cook. Can't think of a one!
4. Describe the place you go to in your head when you need to calm down. hahaha, no!
5. Have you ever seen a ghost, or something you can't explain? Yes, a few times.
6. If money and image didn't matter, what would you do for a living? A traveler
7. Did you ever fall off a horse and get right back on? Not in the literal sense...altho a horse did try to buck me off once (he got spooked by a fire pit) and I held on for dear life!
8. What name did you call a sibling that was sure to start a fight? Any name would do.
9. Describe the events surrounding you first alcoholic drink. Hmmm...Mom, Dad, "beer soup" and a shocked look on Nana's face!
10. Have you ever had a wild animal as a pet? No...that's crazy talk!
11. Do you have a deep, dark, secret? A few, actually...
12. Would you ever shoot a deer? Not unless the world drastically changed and I needed to shoot it to survive.
13. Do you return money if you get too much change? If I notice!
14. What puzzles you? So many things in life.
15. How do/did you act toward a person you have/had a crush on? I make my friends talk to him.
16. What makes you cry? The TV show Cold Case; man, that show can really tug at your heart strings!
17. What's the best bargain you ever bought at a yard sale? Can't think of one off the top of my head...
18. How much wood can a woodchuck chuck? Well, IF a woodchuck could chuck wood, I guess it would depend on how much wood the woodchuck was in the mood to chuck!
19. If nobody is watching, would you run a stop sign?I run them all the timeAs long as no one would get hurt, yes. And I'm not talking about a big 4 way stop here, people, I'm talking about a stop sign where there really should be a yield sign, if people had common sense.
20. Do you believe in Hell? More to the point, does Hell believe in me?
21. What material possession do you value most? My cameras
22. Which day is better...Friday or Sunday? Friday...I'm FREE!!!
23. Do you read a book more than once? Yup, it's like visiting with an old friend
24. What is the greatest problem with today's society? Selfishness
25. How old were you when you first touched somebody else's hoohah? Wot's a hoohah?
26. Would you ever skydive? Not unless I had to!>
27. Name 3 songs significant to your romantic life, and tell why. The lead in my romantic life, Purple Bunny, prefers the quiet; music disrupts the vibrations, so to speak!
28. Would you ever have plastic surgery? If I had an accident, yes. Otherwise, probably not, but never say never, right? I also said, when I was 14, that I'd NEVER color my hair and be "fake". HA!
29. Does bigfoot/sasquatch/yehti exist? Hmmm...do I exist?
30. Are you a follower or a leader? Depends on the situation.
31. What's the worst thing you did when you were a kid? I'm not telling!
32. List three jobs you would never want to do. Veterinarian, sewer cleaner, whore.
33. Coke or Pepsi? Coke, diet w/lime & and a splash of rum!
34. Where would you live if you could move your family, friends, and job there? Japan!
35. Is three really a crowd? You know, it can be. I prefer one on one interactions.
36. What kind of interpersonal interaction repulses you? Threesomes.
37. Who would you rather spend an hour with, a writer or an entertainer? hmmm...Captain Jack Sparrow...Professor Snape...
38. Which calendar appeals to you? I love the Paris ones and I need to get one for this year!
39. What would you do if life gave you lemons? Make veal piccata!
40. Do you believe in love at first sight? Very much so.
41. Did you ever wish on a falling star, and have the wish come true? Actually, yes...
Another meme found at Fleur de Lisa, who borrowed this from someone, who borrowed it from someone else, and so on and so on.
Here's a bit to read while I'm gone...dunno if I'll be able blog from there!
These are the top 100 keyphrases used on search engines that ended up with people coming to fondofsnape:1. woodchuck eating breakfast: Took a picture of that
Continue reading "Top 100 keyphrases "
2. snape photos: got those!
3. ginkgo tattoo: Dont' have that...yet!
4. hoops and yoyo thank you: I do like me some Hoops & Yoyo!
5. dry a memoir: Read it, awesome book, he mentions the fact that he had a shiba inu...but not what happened to it, not that I really want to know!
6. a guy tiara: Took a picture of that, too!
7. hug your snape today: Mmmm...would that I could!
8. janet christmas gift: Timely topic indeed!
9. fluffy apple pancake: Yup, made that~!
10. tattoo of grandchildrens names: No grandkids...
Saw this Celebrity Match over at Carol's The Turning Point; apropos of nothing, she has music on her blog that I actually enjoy!
Using "10 years younger" and "All" in the younger and older categories, these are the results:
Matt Dillon, who, as I told Carol, I don't particularly care for. Not worries, tho! I had these fine fellows to choose from:
French Stewart (he was on 3rd Rock from the Sun), Mark Dacascos (no clue), Prince Edward (interesting!), Will Clark (no clue), Chris Rock (he's funny!), Bruce Jenner (oh man, NO WAY!), Dr. Dre (he's hot), Booker "T" Huffman (no clue) and Scottie Pippen (I LOVED Scottie back in the day! MJ, Scottie, Horace...yum!) all at 93%. It's a toss up for me between Frenchie, Chris & Scottie...hmmm...
Bad news: Johnny Depp-23%, Alan Rickman-63% and Robert Plant-70%.
For women, these are my matches:
At 93% compatibility: Juliette Binoche (well, once removed from Depp, ok), Jasmine Guy (I'm loving her in Dead Like Me, yes I know it's an old series, I'm slow), Bonnie Raitt (love her hair), Kristin Davis (really???), Ivana Trump (really really???), and at 90% compatibility: Melissa Gilbert (hmmm), Courteney Cox (she'd be fun!), Courtney Love (wtf?), Sandra Bullock (I like her), and Vivica A. Fox (she's cool).
I've seen this on a couple of blogs and I love the art on these cards. I'm, of course, the Moon :) Let me know if you do this one so I can see your card!Continue reading "NaBloPoMo #8: Hope, expectation, bright promises..."
You are The Moon
Hope, expectation, Bright promises.
The Moon is a card of magic and mystery - when prominent you know that nothing is as it seems, particularly when it concerns relationships. All logic is thrown out the window.
The Moon is all about visions and illusions, madness, genius and poetry. This is a card that has to do with sleep, and so with both dreams and nightmares. It is a scary card in that it warns that there might be hidden enemies, tricks and falsehoods. But it should also be remembered that this is a card of great creativity, of powerful magic, primal feelings and intuition. You may be going through a time of emotional and mental trial; if you have any past mental problems, you must be vigilant in taking your medication but avoid drugs or alcohol, as abuse of either will cause them irreparable damage. This time however, can also result in great creativity, psychic powers, visions and insight. You can and should trust your intuition.
What Tarot Card are You?
Take the Test to Find Out.
I'm going to open this up to you readers...does it sound like me?
Saw this over at Fleur de Lisa's this morning and thought it would be fun to have YOU ALL answer the questions for me (I see MaryEllen running away very fast!)!1. If I were to make a collage to describe myself to others, what sorts of pictures or symbols would I include?
2. What do I like to do that other people think is gross (or not fun, if I do nothing at all gross)?
My cousin sent me an interesting link today...here're the results:
My date of conception was on or about 29 September 1956 which was a Saturday (waaaay too much info!)
I was born on a Saturday under the astrological sign Cancer. My Life path number is 5.
- most compatible with 1, 5 & 7
- get along well with 3 & 9
- may or may not get along well with 8
- least compatible with 2, 4, 6, 11 & 22 [ok, who of you are these numbers, I wanna know so I know who to avoid!]
I were born in the Chinese year of the Rooster; my Native American Zodiac sign is Woodpecker and my plant is the Wild Rose.
I'm 592 months old [that one's for you, ME!]
My age is the equivalent of a dog that is 7.05 years old.
My birthstone is Alexandrite, the mystical properties of which include: assisting one in centering the self, reinforcing self-esteem, and augmenting ones ability to experience joy. [funny...I think I need one of these!!!]
Some lists consider these stones to be my birthstone: Pearl, Moonstone, Opal
My birth tree is the Fig Tree, the Sensibility: Very strong, a bit self-willed, independent, does not allow contradiction or arguments, loves life, its family, children and animals, a bit of a butterfly, good sense of humour, likes idleness and laziness, of practical talent and intelligence. [totally sounds like me!]
The moon's phase on the day I was born was waning crescent.
Top 25 keyphrases that brought people here:
1. steve arwyn-the crocodile hunter who recently died: Try spelling it correctly.
2. steve irwin`s dog-sui: He loved his dog!
3. picture of model t: I get so many hits for this, it's weird!
4. giuseppe s italian restaurants ruther glen va: This one too.
5. john lennon s backwards satanic message: Ahhh, just in time for Halloween! Did you know today would've been his 56th birthday? It still makes me sad he's gone.
6. boobiethon 2006: I edited photos for it this year
7. fluffy apple pancakes: damn things are good!
8. lyrics fools it s a night for beautiful girls: It's a night, it's a night...for beautiful girls. Complicated lyrics, eh?
9. see porn with 13ers: This is just gross; people, what the hell happened in your life to make you so sick?
10. wedding images 33 restaurant: 33? Dunno what that is...
11. pampered chef apple pancake: Ah, pampered chef! Did everyone order yet? Closing is Oct 15th!
12. older moms with lez teens: I don't understand this at all.
13. williams sonoma winter forest candle: Yummy scent!
14. megan snape: Megan? Something you want to tell me?
15. tuscany s apple cider martini: Ooooh, I'm sure that's delicious! I made a drink this weekend with apple cider, Myers Rum and mulling spices...yum!
16. one out of four people unbalanced: You're telling me!!!
17. snape tattoo; also “professor snape”; also “snape quotes”: Snape, Snape, Snape
18. cheasepeake bay bridge pics: Got a shot of this from a plane awhile back
19. 5 jasmine dr saco me 04072: No idea how googling this address brought them to my blog
20. velocity-dean koontz spoiler: The spoiler is that this book SUCKED!
21. severus snape and spank: heh heh heh ;-)
22. halloween things to do in camden me: Bet Camden would be fun at Halloween!
23. are cancerians good at selling: Oh, you betcha!
24. funny ageless quote: Hmmm...is it cause I'm funny or ageless?
25. azzy.jpg: Azzy, who's searching for ya, m'dear?
And thank you! to my top 10 referrers:
1. http://www.princessponderings.com/trampslikeus/
2. http://carmenhasgonetoplaid.blogspot.com
3. http://www.stainlesssteeldroppings.com
4. http://www.princessponderings.com/index.php
5. http://dyanesdaily.spaces.live.com
6. http://www.rampantbicycle.com/blog/
7. http://skiptomylooloo.com
8. http://www.misszoot.com/links.php
9. http://theinbetweenismine.com
10. http://www.ramblingsandotherthings.blogspot.com
Courtesy of Megan:
1. My favorite thing about autumn is...there is not one single thing I dislike about autumn! So, from the gorgeous foliage, to the crisp cool days, to the apples (and apple cider w/rum, yum!), to Halloween--all my favorites!
2. I'm currently reading...The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield. For the most thorough review you'll ever read, go here.
3. The last time I bought a purse...I did so at TJ Maxx, it's awesome, and I just happen to have a picture of it! It's from Red by Marc Ecko.
4. I hear...running water, the low hum of voices, and my fingers on the keyboard...but no ringing phones! Hooray!!!
5. Last night...I went to an adult toy party and watched a pregnant woman have her way with an attendee...HAHAHAH!!!
6. This weekend...I'm wandering...here or there, near or far, who knows! I'll take lots of pictures, tho :-)
and you?
Courtesy of Megan:
1. When I'm sick I need...my bed, comfy pillows, a good book or two, hot tea, chicken broth.
2. I like just about anything on my pizza...even anchovies!
3. I just bought...a ton of halloween decorations!
4. If I had more time I would...finish editing the wedding pictures AND make a disc of the pictures for the other wedding.
5. If I were in charge of the world...the world would be in bad shape LOL!
[I just have to share Megan's comment here, it freakin' cracked me up and is worthy of being part of the entry LOL! "#5 - it totally would not! Dirty martinis would be the national drink, all bars would have hooks under the bar, Snape would be a national hero and they'd have parades for him, and Johnny Depp would be your personal assistant." That is EXACTLY what my world would be like, hooks under the bar ahahahahah!!!]
6. This weekend I'm gonna....hang out with transvestite bait and take pictures, besides the usual stuff of walking the dogs, cleaning (hahahah), laying about reading and catching up with Tivo.
and you?
Courtesy of Megan:
1. 6 things in front of me right now... monitor, speakers, stuffed toy dog, bracelet from Paris, a kerrokerokeroppi bowl, LOTR bookmarks
2. 5 things I'm good at...: putting myself down, spelling, hearing, picking winners, procrastinating
3. 4 things I can't live without...: my cameras, water, food, air
4. 3 things I'm wearing right now...: capris, tshirt, flipflops (literally ALL I'm wearing right now LOL)
5 2 things I ate yesterday... breakfast burrito, satay noodles
6. 1 thing I'm doing this weekend. Photographing a wedding!
et tu?
Sorry I've been scarce lately! I've not been able to keep up with the blogs I like to read, never mind emailing and IMing, due to having a tough few days at work; if I missed any posts you think I should see, please tell me about them.
Anyway, I'm happy to say that I passed all aspects of my inspection today! Many thanks to a quartet of hard working people in my office.
In other news...because I'm such a fashionista (HAHAHA!) I was intrigued with this meme over on Deb's blog; she got it from Suzanne, who also asked Deb to show a photo of herself from 10 years ago (she chose to use one from 20 years ago, as am I, but I'm just telling ya the basic rules of the meme).
Here goes!
What has been your biggest fashion indulgence?
I never spent that much money on clothing, even when I dressed up every day, definitely never spent over $100 on an outfit. However, this dress sure got me the most compliments:
I wore it to a Christmas party in this picture, as well as to work. Hmmm...that dress could tell some stories, yes it could!
What is your signature scent?
Right now, it's a potion I brewed up at a parfumerie in Newburyport. I call it Snape. It's a combo of Thierry Mugler's Angel (which I didn't discover until 2003 and absolutely LOVE) and Tunisian Opium. It's smoky and people seem to love it on me.
What was your biggest fashion mistake?
This haircut. What was I thinking???
What item(s) do you never travel without?
A book, cell phone, my iPod, moleskine & Micron pen, mints, ID and money. That's all I need :-) Oh! And my camera!
What was the last film you saw?
In the theater, I believe it was I have had it with these motherfuckin' "Snakes on this motherfuckin' a Plane" At home it was probably Pirates of the Caribbean 1.
What beauty products do you swear by?
- Caudalie Contour Cream for Eyes and Lips.
- Lancome's Imanance (a tinted facial day creme with an SPF of 15).
- Sweep Away by Paula Dorf (make up remover).
- Pureology HydrateShampoo & Conditioner. Try this if you can find some, it's THE most fantastic shampoo & conditioner, ever!
- Make Up Forever's Star Powder; it's iridescent and I love to use it on my eyes!
- Burt's Bees Beeswax Lip Balm (in the tin)
- Bourjois Coup de Theatre mascara
- MAC bronzing powder
You'd think by that list I wear alot of makeup...lol! I hardly ever do :-)
What is on your iPod?
Tons of music, some of Charles Laquidara's radio shows from WBOS, and all the Harry Potter books :-)
What was the last item of clothing you bought?
A bunch of nice tops & pants to wear when I'm doing weddings.
See?
Where do you buy your lingerie?
hahaha lingerie? If by lingerie you mean sexy underthings, I don't. If by lingerie you mean everyday bras & panties, I buy them from wherever.
Which shop(s) couldn't you live without?
Sephora! The parfumerie up in Newburyport! TJ Maxx & Marshall's. And that's about it ;-)
Courtesy of Megan:
1. What's your weirdest food combination? Probably Raisinettes & popcorn!
2. What's your strangest habit?: Oh, man, I have many!
3. Are you a morning person?: god, NO!
4. Do you sing in the shower? What song?: No. see #3
5 Wha'ts the strangest behavior you've observed from a friend or loved one? When a friend of mine burned himself really badly with hot oil and he licked the wound til it healed. Yes. LIke a dog. Pretty strange, eh? And guess what? No scar & it healed quickly. Still weird, tho.
6. Just what do you intend to do with yourself this weekend? Went to the beach with Meg tonight, which was just what I needed, then off to Maine tomorrow & Sunday, Hang with Maureen, photograph a wedding and I even took Monday off cause work's getting on MY.LAST.NERVE lately.
et tu?
Courtesy of Megan:
1. I see something... on my wall right now. It's a picture of a raging ocean, a copy of a painting by Eugene Garin; there's one wave that is almost translucent. I've had this picture since the late 1970s.
2. My favorite product EVER is...coffee because...it tastes so damn good!
3. September reminds me of...many things; bright blue skies, that autumn is just around the corner, I can walk my dogs on the beaches again, my first wedding, the attack on the World Trade Center & the Pentagon are the things that pop to mind first.
4. My best summer memory is...going to Surf Drive Beach and swimming with Maribeth!
5. When I'm grumpy....I tend to be more sarcastic and impatient.
6. Hey it's Labor Day weekend! I'm going to...relax! I have no plans other than getting my hair done & meeting up with Jen to look at where I'll be taking pictures for her wedding. Anyone want to do anything? Bueller? Bueller?
Found at at Karen's blog:
You scored as Marius. You are the quiet cool. You are so mellow people are lulled into a false sense of security. When you are pissed god help anyone who crosses you! [hahaha, so true!]Marius: 83%
Dracula: 67%
Lestat: 67%
Armand: 50%
Spike: 50% (who's spike?)
Angel: 25% (ditto)
Deacon Frost: 17% (ditto)
Louis: 17% (I'd like to DO Louis!)
Blade: 0% (phew)
Akasha: 0%
Whose your Vampire personality? (images)
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I went to see Snakes on a Plane, which I typoed in IM with Krista, and it shall now and forever be Snapes on a Plane! Snapes in a handbag, Snapes on a B**b, Snapes on a Pen!s, Snapes up a c00ch!e, damn there were Snapes everywhere!!!
Seen at Shephard's blog:
How do you like your eggs? Dry! With some salsa or at the very least, ketchup.
How do you take your coffee/tea: Coffee; hot-black or with articifical sweetner & milk; cold-always with milk and artificial sweetner. Tea: depends on the brand! English breakfast artificial sweetner & milk; lapsang souchong or aveda comforting tea: add nothing
Favorite breakfast foods: life cereal; Woburn St. omelette. I also love a typical Japanese breakfast which consists of steamed rice, miso soup and side dishes (grilled or smoked fish, a type of rolled omelet and pickled vegetables).
Peanut butter: smooth or crunchy? Either! I like both!
What kind of dressing on your salad? balsamic vinegar, a little olive oil & pepper
Coke or Pepsi? Coke, diet w/lime, please.
You're feeling lazy. What do you make? Grilled cheese
You're feeling really lazy. What kind of pizza do you order? Mushroom, maybe w/pepperoni, too or ham & pineapple
You feel like cooking. What do you make? Anything! Watch out!
Do any foods bring back good memories? Oh yeah; thanksgiving dinner, my aunt's chestnut stuffing and plum pudding, Mom's chocolate chip cookies; Life cereal (days of early rising and flea markets);
Do any foods bring back bad memories? Can't talk about it...stomach's a bit queasy right now!
Do any foods remind you of someone? chirashi reminds me of Julie; Hostess cherry pies of Pat; pineapple upside down cake of Michael.
Is there a food you refuse to eat? Brains of any sort. Bugs. Crawlies. Chitins. Dog or horse. Green mint ice cream.
What was your favorite food as a child? i don't really remember having a favorite.
Is there a food that you hated as a child but now love? beets!
Is there a food that you loved as a child but now hate? food is my friend :-) who likes to hang out on my hips & tummy & boobs and won't go away!
Favorite fruit & vegetable: Right now, watermelon! Can't get enough of it! Veggie: corn on the cob.
Favorite junk food: Potato Chips, salt & pepper or vinegar & salt. Yum!
Favorite between meal snack: Anything salty. I should just put a salt lick by my desk. (hahaha this was his answer, and I'm keeping it!)
Do you have any weird food habits: hahahah MANY! I mean, I don't think they're weird, but everyone else does!
You're on a diet. What food(s) do you fill up on? Celery, I love it. Watermelon, most any fruit or veggie.
You're off your diet. Now what would you like? Chips, steak, bbq
How spicy do you order Indian/Thai? mildly spicy
Can I get you a drink? Yes, please, I'll have a martini with Grey Goose, extra dirty
Red wine or white? Red, definitely! Didn't much care for reds til I went on many a winery tour in VA...YUM!
We only have beer: Yuengling!!!
Favorite dessert? pineapple upside down cake or angelfood cake
The perfect nightcap? a kiss ;-)
Courtesy of Megan:
1. The most valuable thing in my life is...my health. Without that, I've got nothing!
2. The happiest I've ever felt was when...I'm out and about, taking photographs for pleasure.
3. My best memory is...something that's hard to single out. I have so many!
4. I love chocolate...best when it's dark.
5. The last thing I ate was...cottage cheese with roasted vegetable Ritz crackers
6. This weekend...I'm starting it early! Took today off from work, puttering around the house, then picking up Megan and heading to my cousin's house. We're going to a craft fair tomorrow, and Sunday back home, probably checking out Krista's new (old) pad and picking up the business cards she made for me, then on to a shoe hunt with Michelle.
I was tagged by Amy the Black to tell you all 5 weird things about myself [insert dramatic sigh]...oh, how hard it will be to limit it to come up with 5 weird things about me!
1. I'll try eating just about anything once, which is how I put natto, sea urchin roe & chitlins in my mouth (not at the same time, and my rating is: yuck, yuck & yuck!).
2. I don't like food that is artificially colored green, such as mint chocolate chip ice cream.
3. I enjoy the attention my dog, Wolf, gets when we're out walking, cause I HATE/DETEST/CAN NOT STAND to be the center of attention and would much rather any attention be on someone else.
4. I procrastinate like no one's business, then stress out because I've procrastinated. Dude, just DO IT!.
5. I can only learn about things that interest me...ask me about the stock market or how cars work and I'll yawn and fall asleep, but ask me about the different kinds of olive oil, how many races of Elves there are, or what Snape's mother's name is, and I'll rattle it off in a second.
I have some pretty weird friends, so this is easy! I tag Smoochdog (she's wicked wierd!), Looloo (shite, she's weirder than me!), Goofygirl (she's weird in a cute way), Rus (cause I don't him too well yet, and I bet he's hiding some really weird stuff!), and Megan (cause she's as weird as they come)!
Dude! Me and Sully and Fitzie and Sean are gonna hit Landsdowne tonight after the game, hang out at the Beerworks. I'll pick you up at the Coop at 6.
How Massachusetts are you?
Course, for me that would say:
"Dude! Me 'n Michelle ah gonna hit Grendel's
t'night to check out tha hot bahtendah; meet us
they-ah at 6. We'll hit tha Coop aftah to browse tha books."
Courtesy of Megan:
1. My friends... mean the world to me!
2. I was the 1st child born to my parents, and because of this I broke them in for my brother...altho he was more of a difficult child than I :-)
3. When I was living in Japan I saw my first fertility festival and I'll never forget it! [site might not be work or child friendly]
4. Plans and schedules are the bane of my existence! Why I have such trouble with them I'll never know!
5. I'm happy when things work out for the positive :-)
6. This weekend, I'm going to see my Mom's headstone (it was finally done last Wednesday), meet Meg and go to the North End, take pictures, walk the dogs, pick tomatoes from my garden, take Dad to breakfast, pay bills, meet Smooch for dinner and who knows what else!
Have a great weekend!
Saw these two over at DebR's, one recently, one not so recently:
| You Are a Centaur |
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Courtesy of Megan:
1. Photography --- is my favorite form of therapy
2. I wish my blog was --- graced with a picture of Captain Jack Sparrow!
3. If you get my voice mail you'll hear --- a simple, to the point message.
4. My life would be so much easier if --- I wasn't so damn stubborn!
5. I smell ----like a mixture of tunisian opium and Angel; smoky...a bit sweet, I concocted the perfume at a parfumerie up in Newburyport, MA and named it "Snape"
7. Friday is the best day for --- the start of a weekend!
If it's Friday, it's time for Megan's Friday Fill-in!
1. It's a nice day for a ... donut!
2. Might as well face it, I'm addicted to ... dirty martinis!
3. If I had a ... lot of money, I would ... buy all the camera equipment I want!
4. I need someone, to hire me as a photograph, somebody to help me ... build up my portfolio!
5. I was thinking about ... the fact my computer at home crashed this morning I was hoping ... Megan didn't think I just stopped answering her!
6. And all the roads we have to walk along are .... filled with surprises, some wonderful, some not. (Thanks, Krista!)
I've seen this a few places, at Counting Sheep and at DebR...and here at The Color Purple, too! Thanks for the reminder, Meg!
GRUB-OLOGY
What is your salad dressing of choice? Balsamic vinegar & olive oil
What is your favorite fast food restaurant? Popeyes!!!
What is your favorite sit down restaurant? Aquatini
On average, what size tip do you leave at a restaurant? at the very least, 20%; unless the service is really really bad, then I leave without paying ;-)
What food could you eat every day for two weeks and not get sick of? lol so many things! Salad, chips, cheese, pizza, sashimi
Name three foods you detest above all others. natto, uni, chitlins
What is your favorite dish to order in a Chinese restaurant? I dislike Americanized Chinese restaurants; I prefer things that you would probably be horrified by: jellyfish salad, for example.
What are your pizza toppings of choice? shitake mushrooms or ham & pineapple
What do you like to put on your toast? besides my teeth you mean? Butter or peanut butter or cinnamon sugar or sardines
What is your favorite type of gum? anything sugar free and bubble worthy, but I WON'T snap it in front of you!!! Take that bitch!!!
TECH-OLOGY
Number of contacts in your cell phone? 348
Number of contacts in your email address book? 345
What is your wallpaper on your computer? It's from Webshots, so it changes constantly. Right now it's a picture of some weird stone-ish castle looking thing that's not a castle.
What is your screensaver on your computer? Nekkid pictures of Professor Snape, they float lazily by. Quite!
Are there naked pictures saved on your computer? Yup! Wanna see?
How many land line phones do you have in your house? 500
How many televisions are in your house? 400
What kitchen appliance do you use the least? probaby the hair dryer
What is the format of the radio station you listen to the most? classic rock
How many sex toys do you own that require batteries? Too many to count!
BI-OLOGY
What do you consider to be your best physical attribute? Is this like the Chinese fortunes, where you add the words, "in bed" after the fortune? No? My bad! My best physical attribute is my cankle, my left one.
Are you right handed or left handed? right handed
Do you like your smile? No!!!
Have you ever had anything removed from your body? pre-cancerous skin cells, gall bladder, tonsils, my right tube in the ovarian section due to ectopic pregnancy
Would you like to? go for a long walk on the beach at night...YES!!! Yes, yes yes!
Do you prefer to read when you go to the bathroom? Oh HELL no, get in there, do what I have to, flush, spray, wash my hands and leave!
Which of your five senses do you think is keenest? 5 senses, eh? Taste, touch, sight, smell, hear....hmmm...I'll go with sight, no wait, I wear glasses...hearing, I'll go with that...eh? What's that you say? Nonono, it's SELECTIVE hearing, now shut UP!
When was the last time you had a cavity? I think I have one now...
What is the heaviest item you lift regularly? Myself!
Have you ever been knocked unconscious? Once during sex...it's a long story...VERY boring...
MISC-OLOGY
If it were possible, would you want to know the day you were going to die? I don't think so...but on the other hand...were I to know what that day was, I could really get some things done beforehand...hmmm...
If you could change your first name, what would you change it to? Beth
How do you express your artistic side? Photography & cooking
What color do you think you look best in? black or green
How long do you think you could last in a medium security prison? hell, a long time! TV/movies/books...what's not to like?
Have you ever swallowed a non-food item by mistake? hahaha yes
If we weren’t bound by society’s conventions, do you have a relative you would make a pass at? that's disgusting, hell no
How often do you go to church? only for weddings or funerals, sometimes at Christmas
Have you ever saved someone’s life? Yes
Has someone ever saved yours? Yes
DARE-OLOGY
For this last section, if you would do it for less or more money, indicate how much. Oooh, goody, I love dares!
Would you walk naked for a half mile down a public street for $100,000? Sure, that's alot of money and no fear of anyone taking a picture!
Would you kiss a member of the same sex for $100? d'oh, YES! Any volunteers?
Would you have sex with a member of the same sex for $10,000? Sure, why not? Same question!
Would you allow one of your little fingers to be cut off for $200,000? Yup! (motivated by money much?)
Would you never blog again for $50,000? Hell yes, I'm gettin' tired of it anyway
Would you pose naked in a magazine for $250,000? um...no LOL
Would you drink an entire bottle of hot sauce for $1000? I couldn't..
Would you, without fear of punishment, take a human life for $1,000,000? Hmmm...depends on who it would be! I can think of two I'd LOVE to off!
Would you shave your head and get your entire body waxed for $5,000? Sure!
Would you give up watching television for a year for $25,000? Hmmm...sure...I could always watch the shows on the computer...that's not cheating, cause it's not tv!
to reward you for reading all the way thru, here's an appropriate picture:
"blah, blah, blah (and then I said...)"
Courtesy of Meg:
1. This week I'm grateful for....Dad feeling ok!
2. The sound of snapping gum...drives me insane
3. I owe my...life to...my parents.
4. A fresh, ripe peach...is the most delicious thing ever
5. Nature...inspires me
6. I'm most happy when I...am taking pictures.
7. Le weekend...includes seeing friends; taking Dad to breakfast, then to see Pirates; walking the dogs; a little cleaning, a little weeding, a little who knows what else!
Saw this at TNChick's:
I know ~ what I want to do.
I believe ~ that I can do it.
I fought ~ a friend when I was 12.
I am angered ~ by self-centeredness, prejudice, ignorance and willful stupidity.
I love ~ my dogs!
I need ~ someone to love.
I take ~ long walks in the woods.
I hear ~ the rustle of the leaves and the cars going past my house.
I drink ~ dirty martinis and oh yum!
I hate ~ very little in this world, besides ticks.
I use ~ my camera almost every day.
I want ~ to learn more about photography.
I decided ~ to order a flash and diffuser today.
I like ~ Johnny Depp, angel food cake, and listening to the rain late at night.
I am ~ not in a very good mood right now.
I feel ~ lonely and alone.
I left ~ VA because I knew I was in a destructive relationship.
I do ~ miss him, tho, every day.
I hope ~ that I will find someone to be with, hold hands with, be comfortable with.
I dream ~ vivid dreams and remember many of the details.
I drive ~ really fast when I'm listening to Led Zeppelin!
I listen ~ to Led Zeppelin really, really loud!
I type ~ fast and accurately.
I think ~ many things that I don't blog about.
I wish ~ for peace and happiness for everyone I know, me included.
I compensate ~ for not being attractive in a variety of ways, none of which really work LOL
I regret ~ nothing at all.
I care ~ for those I let into my life, probably more than they know.
I should ~ ask for help.
I am not always ~ a good person.
I said ~ hurtful things to a friend.
I wonder ~ if I can make a living with photography.
I changed ~ for the better thanks to the influence of my friend Gaylen when I lived in Japan.
I cry ~ occasionally, sometimes at very inconvenient times!
I am ~ myself, always.
I am not ~ as understanding as I could be.
I lose ~ my temper from time to time...it's not pretty!
I leave ~ the world a better place, I hope!
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I am The HierophantIf you have ever lost someone very important to you, then you already know how it feels; and if you haven't, you cannot possibly imagine it.
--Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events (2004)
Before I start, I just want to say that today is the first birthday I've had without my mother. And it feels weird.
Dad DID remember, and that made me smile :-)
Now on with the 13!
1. Overtly or covertly taken up with life as romance, as adventure. Drawn to the drama of life; it's difficult to resist the temptation of an exciting journey, an intriguing situation or hidden love affair. People born on this day wear their heart on their sleeve; the adventuresomeness they cherish is fully public. Finds the hiding of a secret the most romantic and speical act of all.
2. Exalts passion and experience to the highest plane. When in love or in search of a new adventure, no longer fully in touch with the mundane world.
3. Normally, the highs they feel are as intense as religious or drug experiences; unfortunately, their lows may be equally weighty and deep. However, after several disappointments, they can begin to steel themselves to the world, and to close off, to become more covert in their motives and actions. [how very true]
4. The danger in this is that as the years pass the chances of becoming increasingly isolated in a dreamworld where memories are infused with a still greater romance than they once did in the actual life becomes strong.
5. Rarely realizes how heavy the need is to control their emotional environment; in their mind they are at the mercy of their feelings. Fantasy life can manifest as a very real entity.
6. Many born on this day sail along on an uncharted course of desires or fantasy, searching always for the next exalted state. More highly developed people will eventually wish to gather in their ego and develop a higher form of conciousness. It is only through practice of a higher awareness, that is, simply observing what is happening around and inside them moment to moment, that they can stop endlessly repeating themselves.
7. The power of their projected emotion is usually so strong that those around them immediately sense what is expected of them and what is forbidden. In both setting up invisible boundaries and leaving invisible doors open, they are able to exert a strong influence on loved ones.
8. They are highly individual; they often take a minority point of view with great self assurance which can arouse antagonism and make enemies, perhaps secret ones. [very true, too]
9. People born on the 11th and 22nd days of any month may develop an interest in twins, coincidences, symmetry and various other doubles. [lol oh hell yes]
10. Recognize the power of fantasies. Beware of jealousy and possessiveness; learn to let it go. When you lose, admit defeat gracefully and move on, gaining from the experience.
11. "If not in this lifetime then in the next."
12. Both the Moon and the crab symbolize the life of the Unconcious.
13. Many water-sign people are highly empathetic or sympathetic, and so they are hurt when others do not reciprocate. Their sensitivity to criticism and rejection is very high; consequently, they can usually tell when someone approves or disapproves of them before a word is said. [this is very true]
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Saw this over at DebR's; I copied a few of her answers, and attributed them to her!
TEN random things you might not know about me (a tough one, cause we Cancerians like to keep our secrets, yes we do):
1. In my early 20s, I asked all my friends to start calling me Beth, a contraction of my middle name, cause I didn't like my first name. So they did, and would call the house asking for Beth. My parents would answer and say, sorry you have the wrong number. LOL!
2. I used to do home care for the elderly and really liked it alot. Most times, homecare was minimal and listening and talking was the norm.
3. I once lived in a 3 room (not counting the bathroom) apartment with 2 adult dogs and 8 puppies; the guy I lived with was in the hospital after being hit on his motorcycle by an oil truck. Crushed almost every bone in his foot and broke his pelvis. It wasn't a happy time, no, not at all. He came out of the hospital addicted to morphine and a very changed person. I moved out and in with my friend, Sue.
4. My friend Sue had to come and make me get out of bed after the accident. I remember being so incredibly depressed I could barely move, but she wouldn't take no for an answer and once I was up and doing things, the depression, it went away.
5. You know how I don't like bananas but I love things that taste like them? Well I don't like most things that taste like almonds, but I adore almonds themselves.
6. One of my favorite things in the world to do is ... nah...that's too secret ;-)
7. I dated a married man...when I was in high school. In my defense, I had no idea he was married, altho he told my best friend and swore her to secrecy as he knew if I knew I'd not have gone out with him. Duh. Also, he was 24 to my 14. Times, they were different back then!
8. I used to cut myself...learned it from the my best friend (same one as above) who'd come to school with a bandana wrapped around her hand, dripping with blood. Think the teachers ever said anything? Nah...this was the 70s and she was good at hiding things.
9. I used to work for a company that paid me to inject rats and mice with radioactive medications, some meant for the heart, some the liver, some the lungs, etc. Then, after a certain time period would pass, I'm have to sacrifice them (the rats with a miniature guillotine) and dissect them, putting their blood in one test tube, and each organ in their separate test tubes. Then the organs were tested to see if the radioactivity was actually going where it was supposed to. Both mice & rats were anesthetized before being sacrificed. Yes, I know this was a horrible job, and yes, it's hard for me, the animal lover, to believe I used to do it.
10. Met a nephew of Stephen King's at the aforementioned job, while I was sacrifying a rat; we dated for awhile, but I was very glad nothing came of it...can you imagine telling the children and grandchildren how we met?
NINE places I've visited:
1. Tokyo, Japan
2. Edinburgh, Scotland
3. London, England
4. Paris, France
5. Oahu, Hawaii
6. Redondo Beach, CA
7. Denver, CO
8. Toronto, Canada
9. New York City
EIGHT ways to win my heart (I'm sorry to be a copy cat, but some of these answers I can't change...it's exactly what I'd say; I'll asterisk the ones I copied):
1. Feed me a home-cooked meal that I had absolutely nothing to do with preparing and that I don't have to clean up after.*
2. Share with me a really good red wine.
3. Be nice to my dogs.*
4. Let me take photos of you without complaining about how you hate to have your picture taken, or how you don't like your hair, or how those pants make you look fat, or whatever - in other words, just let me take the picture!*
5. Don't be offended or take it personally when I need some quiet time alone.*
6. Tell me you like something I've created - anything I've created! (bonus points if you can articulate why you like it; double bonus points if you can articulate why you like it without ever using the word "cute")*
7. Don't feel the need to fill every moment you're with me with a load of chatter...if you can recognize companionable silence, even better
8. Listen when I talk - really, truly LISTEN.*
SEVEN things I want to do before I die:
1. Go to Germany.
2. Go to New Zealand.
3. Go to Australia.
4. Go to all the Hawaiian islands
5. Go to Kyoto.
6. Go to the Grand Canyon.
7. Go to Yellowstone National Park.
SIX things I'm afraid of:
1. Spiders
2. bees
3. centipedes
4. becoming a bag lady
5. losing my Japanese dishes
6. losing my cameras and photo albums
FIVE things I don't like:
1. Self-centeredness
2. ignorance
3. natto
4. green mint ice cream
5. a succession of ordinary days
FOUR ways to turn me off:
1. Create drama where there doesn't need to be any (I'm keeping this answer!!!)
2. Abuse animals.
3. try to talk to me with your mouth full of food.
4. snap your damn gum.
THREE things I do every day:
1. Read
2. take pictures
3. Walk Wolf
TWO things that make me happy:
1. Thinking about a song, and hearing it immediately thereafter on the radio
2. Photography
ONE thing on my mind right now:
1. I cannot BELIEVE how hot it was Sunday! Not complaining in the least, just SHOCKED!
Want to play along? Tell me so in comments and you can consider yourself officially tagged. Of course you can also comment without requesting a tag.
I love when it gets so hot out that I can smell the candles inside the house...or inside the gift shop down the street as I drive by!
Had my yearly mammo today; other than waiting to see the doc for 45 minutes, everything is fine. I even educated the doc and her nurse about the wonders of listening to books on iPods...neither one knew this and both of them are only in their 30s.
Had a teensy inspection at work, more of a physical inventory. Went well! Speaking of work, things are quite busy lately...they've decided to have me do consultant paperwork again. What fun!
My brother forgot to check on Dad while I was gone last weekend...anyone want to check in on him next time I go away just to make sure he doesn't need anything, or burn down the house? When I got home Sunday night, the first thing I smelled was a burning odor...asked him what it was and apparently he put breakfast sausages in the microwave. Instead of setting it for 3 minutes, he set it for 30 minutes. OMG! I see I need to put that note back on the microwave...he's lucky!
I'm taking care of a friend's three cats, two chickens, and a rabbit while she's frickin' sunning herself and drinking foofoo drinks for a week in the Bahamas. Beyotch!!! *wanders off mumbling*
Saw this at Michelle's recently, and she got it from A Geek in Beantown, who got it from another (and another and a sistah and a brothah...anyone know what that's from?):
Wolf and Max sure have changed some, eh?
I saw this over at Red Shoe Ramblings and thought it was quite interesting! I included definitions on "dosha" and "kapha" in the title, if you click on the words in the title.
| Your Dosha is Kapha |
 You tend to think a little slower than most people, but your logic is astounding. [dunno about this one] Overall, you are very loyal and trustworthy. You're not scared of being who you really are. [true] With friends: You enjoy their company, but often listen more than talk. [true] In love: You crave connection and affection. It's hard for you to be single. [not so much] To achieve more balance: Exercise vigorously (especially in the sun) and let go of attachments. [good idea, especially the second part!] |
Seen at Michelle's back in April:
Continue reading "Designer/Advocating"This how it works: TNChick gave me the letter "C"; I'll write ten words beginning with "C" (what fun!). When you leave a comment on this entry, I'll give YOU a letter (if you want to play) and then you post this in your blog...and so on and so on :-)
1. Camera: Of course, my list of Cs would have to start with this. It's my passion, my outlet, it's something I can't ever imagine not doing...and it's FUN! Ironically...my favorite brand of camera over the years has been Canon.
2. Cancer: Awhile back, I had an appointment with the dermatologist to get a teensy little patch of skin on my arm (right under my cherry blossom tattoo!!) checked out. I heard from the dermatologist today; not entirely good news, but not really bad, either. It's squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), which is the second most common skin cancer (basal cell carcinoma is the first). No big deal though, they just scrap it off and then cauterize the area. No cutting off of the arm required...(see picture below...it's the red spot)
3. Chocolat, cafe-creme, crepes and Champs Elysees: Things I enjoyed in Paris!
4. Cemetary: I really like exploring cemetaries, so quiet and peaceful!
5. Clams: AKA steamahs...with an ice cold beah...a delicious New England summertime meal!
6. Cousins: I have two that I love, MB & Mel!
7. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory: The closest I've gotten yet to seeing what Johnny Depp would look like as a vampire!
8. Chamber (of Secrets): I think this was my favorite Harry Potter movie so far. MMMmmm, Lord Voldemort was a hottie when he was young!
9. Celebrity crush: What I have on Johnny Depp, Viggo Mortensen and Professor Snape (well, technically, I guess, Snape is a character crush)!
10. Cooking: It's a passion of mine; it never bores me and the only thing I dislike about it is cleaning up the pots, pans & dishes!!
I swear, it was more difficult choosing just these 10 then thinking UP 10! I think I thought of at least 25 and pared it down.
Bad, mean cancer!
* I AM: getting ready to watch 24
* I WANT: a new home
* I WISH: that life could be easier, just a bit.
* I HATE: ignorance
* I MISS: my mother
* I FEAR: spiders and bees!
* I HEAR: when I want to.
* I WONDER: why I make life harder.
* I REGRET: not staying longer that night at the nursing home
* I AM NOT: pretty egotistical
* I DANCE: when I go to clubs, which isn't very much lately
* I SING: all the time, in the car
* I CRY: rarely
* I AM NOT ALWAYS: on time
* I MAKE WITH MY HANDS: blogposts
* I WRITE: cards and letters more often in the recent past, but not as often as when I lived in Japan
* I CONFUSE: most people
* I NEED: my camera
* I SHOULD: be less self concious.
* I START: and sometimes don't finish things
* I FINISH: not everything I start
* I TAG: whoever would like to be tagged
Seen at Smoochdog or technically, via an email from her, here I am as a South Park character:
This new South Park character needs a name...what to call her? Your thoughts?
My friend MaryEllen did one too, and as she doesn't have a blog, I thought I'd post hers here because I find it amusing:
(doesn't she look like she's trying to asphyxiate the kids behind her?)
So if you'd like to see your alter ego as a South Park character, click on this link.
Continue reading "this and that..."Poor Wolf had a rough night tonight. First he upchucked some grass he'd eaten...those tender sprouts first thing in the spring hold such appeal for him, and Max, too. Then when he was upchucking, he did a strangled shiba scream...scared the bejesus out of me.
Later we were playing with one of his disembowled chew toys. When I went to pull on it (he loves to play tug of war) it got caught on his front dewclaw and I didn't notice. He did a shiba scream peep, and completely lost interest in the toy.
My poor Wolfie!
Continue reading "Trials and tribulations and past lifes"Cause Zoot so nicely extended the invitation to participate...and because I don't think I've even done this! But I have a very severe case of CRS, so who knows...
Astonished that I've made it to 48 years, 9 months, 27 days...
Banishing self doubt is a lot harder than writing this
Can't wait for the new (and last) Harry Potter book to come out!
Do you really think Snape is guilty?
Every day, I'm happy to be alive.
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Thirteen Things - Janet's Friends
(please don't be insulted if I left you out...it wasn't intentional, I only had 13 numbers to use and I went by seniority!)***1. Maribeth: That girl can cook up a STORM; she also loves her dogs like I love mine. I'm glad she's both my cousin AND friend.
2. Melodie: She is the best storyteller I've ever met; she could give Stephen King a run for his money! We've become closer in the last couple of years, and I really like that :-)
3. Cal: He was my boyfriend in highschool and all these years later, we're still friends.
4. Pat: Met her in 9th grade, we did some pretty dumb things and sometimes it amazes me we lived through it!
5. Betsy: We met when she was assigned to Hanscom Air Force Base in 1986 or so. She's the smartest person I know, also the most un-pretentious and the most fun!
6. Diane: Met her through Betsy, didn't think I'd like her at first due to her views on certain things, but we ended up becoming good friends.
7. Mo: Met her through Betsy, too; she's like the sister I never had. I can call her up at a moment's notice, say let's go here or there, and she almost always says OK!
8: Kim: Met her through Betsy, too! Not only is she my friend, but she's my dentist! She throws the best parties and is always fun.
9. Gaylen: She taught me patience, no easy feat. She was my lifeline to sanity when I lived in Japan in the early 90s and was going through a hell of a divorce.
10. Eileen: Seems like just yesterday we met, but it's going on 10 years [E: it's not 10 years, it's 9 years, 1 month & 15 days-she's in accounting, can you tell?]. She's the person that talked me into going to Paris and was just as surprised as I was that I fell in love with the city!
11. MaryEllen: Met her online; then in person and was shocked at how short she was. That we've stayed friends for the last 9 years despite our many differences is a testament to friendship!
12. Krista: We met in 2004 via blogging. She's an amazing artist and a good friend...altho I thought she didn't like me the first few times we met. I think she likes me a bit now. Maybe ;-)
13. Michelle: We hit it off from the moment we met in Dec' 04, again via blogging, and altho we are nothing alike, our friendship continues to thrive based on respect and caring.
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1. MB
2. Chi
3. Megan
4. Krista
5. Amy
6. Carmen
7. Joan
8. Tracy
9. Karen
10. Emily
11. Mandy
12. Feathers
13. Lifecruiser
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***as anyone who knows me knows, I've been very forgetful lately, to the point of ridiculousness. For example, I talked to a coworker recently and told him I was going to fax some paperes down to him right away. I promptly got distracted by something and completely forgot about it, 2 minutes later! He called me back, and was all...um...are you sending that fax? I was all...OMG! I totally forgot! He said...how could you forget? We JUST spoke on the phone?
I use that as an example for leaving two people off my list of friends (friends, in this case, being people I've met in real life, there're lots of bloggers I really like, but I haven't met them yet. Maybe I'll do a list of my 13 favorite bloggers next week), people that mean alot to me.
This first is Aislinn! We met at work, and had in common an AF history, a love of LOTR and lots of other things. I don't see her as much as I'd like to, as she doesn't work with me anymore and lives 2 gazillion miles away. But I will see her Saturday, when she'll probably kick my ass for leaving her off the list.
The second is Lauren. Lauren I met at work, too, and we've been through alot together, including my being there for her when she had to put her dog, Felisha, to sleep. We've had our ups and downs, but I count her among my friends.
Now...anyone else I forgot, I'm totally sorry, but it's due to my advanced CRS!
Oh, wait! And Monique! How can i forget Monique! She introduced me to Boston's transvestite club and cracks me up. Sorry Monique!
And Heather! Who can forget Heather?! Apparently, I can...sorry Heather!
Amy's got some badass memes!!!
Below are six secrets about me. Trick is...only three of them are actually true. Your mission is to figure out which are true and which are NOT. I'll follow Amy's example and will come up with a prize for the winner.
1. My ex-husband (the second one), once threw a bowl of hot veggie soup at me during an argument. I promptly went to his supervisor's house and showed him, via veggies all over me, what he'd done.
2. On the occasion of each full moon, I try to harness its energy for spells involving artistic projects, psychic abilities or making decisions.
3. I had a crush on this guy in high school, his name was Richie. One day, I badgered him into letting me paint his toenails black; later that night his father noticed Richie's toes and beat him up for it. I felt so bad about that, still do.
4. Being the center of attention is something I crave; I LOVE it so much! It makes me feel so good!
5. I once won a medal for participating in a sporting event. I came in second!
6. My natural hair color is red, I inherited it from my Mom's side of the familiy--there's a long line of redheads, all the way back to Scotland.
I was tagged by Carmen and Amy to tell you all 6 weird things about myself [insert dramatic sigh]...oh, how hard it will be to limit it to come up with 6 weird things about me!
1. I'll try eating just about anything once, which is how I put natto, sea urchin roe & chitlins in my mouth (not at the same time, and my rating is: yuck, yuck & yuck!).
2. I don't like food that is artificially colored green, such as mint chocolate chip ice cream.
3. I enjoy the attention my dog, Wolf, gets when we're out walking, cause I HATE/DETEST/CAN NOT STAND to be the center of attention and would much rather any attention be on someone else.
4. I procrastinate like no one's business, then stress out because I've procrastinated. Dude, just DO IT!.
5. I am deathly afraid of spiders and bees, but have a snake cross my path, and I'm cool with it.
6. I can only learn about things that interest me...ask me about the stock market or how cars work and I'll yawn and fall asleep, but ask me about the different kinds of olive oil, how many races of Elves there are, or what Snape's mother's name is, and I'll rattle it off in a second.
I'll leave it to those who want to play along to consider themselves tagged, mmmmkay?
Seen at Carmen's. You enter your personal data, it turns your data in values and your values into art. Mine came out quite patriotic LOL!
Seen at At the Top of Squirrel Spur:
Accent: Bostonian, but not nearly as bad as some. My mother always said it was because she was born and raised in PA, therefore, her children didn't have the typical Bostonian accent...and I think she was right.
Booze: Yum! Especially xxx dirty martinis!
Chore I Hate: All of them!
Dog or Cat: I've had both, but right now I have two dogs, Wolf & Max.
Essential Electronics: My cameras!!! Also, the computer, Tivo, DVD player, tv, car radio, iPods, toothbrush, washer, dryer, water heater, refrigerator, lamps. I think that's it!
Favorite Perfume: Angel by Thierry Mugler for me; for a man, I love the scent of sandalwood, earthy scents, altho one guy I dated smelled like apples & cinnamon and I wanted to eat him up!
Gold or Silver: Silver, like the rays of the moon
Hometown: B'rica (there's the accent)
Insomnia: Not often
Job Title: I've had many! Now it's Admin Assistant/FSO, but I've also been "dog & cat groomer" "secretary" "clerk typist" "cashier" "convenience store assistant manager"
Kids: Love 'em but couldn't have 'em, unfortunately
Living arrangements: Two dogs, my Dad and various self doubts
Most admirable trait: Hmmm...I don't think I have one, or at least what I think is admirable, most folks wouldn't
Number of sexual partners: Oh, dude, let's not go there!
Overnight hospital stays: A few; tonsils, ectopic pregnancy, gall bladder
Phobias: spiders! and bees!
Quote: "A [wo]man can stand anything except a succession of ordinary days." - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Religion: Gandhi once said: "As soon as we lose the moral basis, we cease to be religious. There is no such thing as religion over-riding morality. Man, for instance, cannot be untruthful, cruel or incontinent and claim to have God on his side." Organized religion seems to be as much a social outlet as a religious belief...me? My religion is nature; walking in the woods, seeing the vast abundance of living things...miracles.
Siblings: I have one living, a brother. My mom had a still birth before me, a girl she named Susan.
Time I wake up: Depends on when I went to sleep! Usually around 7:30 am or so
Unusual talent or skill: Hmmm...I don't think I have any unusual talents or skills...just the usual ones
Vegetable I refuse to eat: That's a tough one...I don't think there's a veggie I don't like! Scotch bonnet pepper, how's that?
Worst habit: Putting myself down
X-rays: I've had a few; dental, mammo, abdominal
Yummy foods I make: Kraft Macaroni & Cheese! Seriously, I make a mean gumbo for a northern chick.
Zodiac sign: A friend, who's also an astrologer, told me: "...although you are a Cancer (with all the beautiful artistic essence that goes with that), with a total of 6 fire planets, you also have a very strong and dramatic "Arian~Leonine" colouring to your personality."
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Thirteen More Things I Wonder About
1. Why do the fruit trees flower before the other trees even have leaves?
2. Why does talking about money make me fall asleep?
3. Given I've been so lucky at Blingo, why can't I be lucky at love?
4. What is it about the character of Snape that makes my belly hurt when I look at him?
5. Why do some people love Lost and some people just hate it?
6. Why do I prefer earthy scents over floral or citrus?
7. Why did I not know this Sunday was Easter, after two conversations about Easter this week?
8. Why is cheese & pasta such a comfort food? Why aren't carrots & apples comfort food?
9. Where did the time go?
10. How come I don't get along with people?
11. It seems like I'm the only person in the world that doesn't like reality shows, except, of course, Mad, Mad House. Why is that?
12. Why do vampires fascinate me?
13. How come I'm scared of spiders, but snakes don't bother me in the least?
Links to other Thursday Thirteens!
1. Heather
2. Wystful
3. Carmen
4. Krista
5. MB
6. Amy
7. Melli
8. Kelly
9. Ames
10. tnchick
11. Sonya
12. Colleen
13. Yellow Rose
14. EmilyRoseJewel
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Borrowed from Amy:
Go to Wikipedia. Type in your birth date (but not year). List three events that happened on your birthday. List two important birthdays and one interesting death. Post this in your journal.
Events
1633 - The Holy Office in Rome forces Galileo Galilei to recant his scientific view that the Sun, not the Earth, is the center of the Universe.
1825 - British Parliament abolishes feudalism and the seigneurial system in British North America.
2004 - Bill Clinton releases his memoirs, entitled My Life.
Birthdays
1906 - Anne Morrow Lindbergh, American author and pilot
1971 - Mary Lynn Rajskub, American actress (10 points if you know who she is!)
Deaths
1987 - Fred Astaire, American dancer and actor
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Thirteen Things that have really stuck in my mind about the last thirteen years in my life
1. 2006: My friend's husband died and I didn't get a chance to properly thank him for a wonderful weekend I spent with my friend (his wife) courtesy of him in Washington DC
2. 2005: Mom passed away
3. 2004: Tulum Ruins in Cozumel/met some new friends, most of whom are still part of my life
4. 2003: Visited Scotland/Fell in love with Paris on a trip in November/started blogging
5. 2002: LOTR
6. 2001: a weekend in VA in June/Septh 11th/Wolf/met Aislinn/Discovered Harry Potter while staying at a friend's relatives NYC apartment (the one time I forget to bring a book with me...I look on their shelves and see the 4th Harry Potter book and thought...awww, that's a kid's book...I'll just browse through a few pages, see what all the hoopla's about...got halfway through it by the time the weekend was over and went straight to Barnes & Noble to buy all 4 when I got home.
7. 2000: Decided to try to get pregnant; boyfriend backed out at the very last possible minute, after many injections, etc.
8. 1999: Cherry Blossoms in DC/Calvin/
/Chibi9. 1998: Made some new friends, some of whom are still in my life today.
10. 1997: Max!/Met E/Discovered chatting/Moved back to B'rica
11. 1996: Things I can't even talk about...um...Harpoon Larry's, Rt64W, the ocean, moved back to MA. 'nuff said.
12. 1995: Visited Sapporo/Moved to VA from Japan/Met & fell in love with Calvin
13. 1994: Separated from my ex-husband while I lived in Japan
If I've forgotten anyone, I apologize; if I've mixed up years...well, it's early in the morning and I should be asleep!
Links to other Thursday Thirteens!
1. Krista
2. Ocean
3. Purple Megan
4. Karen
5. Nelly
6. Greenr
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Seen over at Ethereal Girl:
Where was your soul born?
Your soul was born in the shadows of the moon at night. You're all mystery and enigma and your element is the Moon. No one really knows who you are, but they might think they know you. You only tell people fragments of who you are and never show your true personality.
That doesn't have to mean that you're being someone you're not, though. You're always yourself and you never do something just because someone else does. Some might think you're a little cold or dull, but you're just hiding your true self for some reason. Maybe only a couple of selected people have ever seen the true you. You are loyal to these people and it will take time if anyone else wants to gain your trust.
You let people think that they know you and that you trust them. But sooner or later they will realize that they never really knew you. Be careful. Someday you might need someone who knows what you need. Trust people.
You prefer silence and tranquillity. You're calm and collected and a nice person most of the time.
Take this quiz!
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Thirteen Things I Wonder About
1. Why do lilacs smell so good?
2. Why am I so attracted to the ocean?
3. Why am I so hard on myself?
4. Why do I love to take pictures?
5. Why am I so easily amused and never bored?
6. Why do I love flip flops so?
7. Why am I such a procrastinator?
8. Why does macaroni & cheese in the blue box taste so damn good?
9. Why are some people so mean and self centered and others so totally giving?
10. Why do I like salty things way more than sweet things?
11. Why does rain smell nice?
12. Why do I love the sound of coyotes howling, off in the distance?
13. Why do I like blogging so much?
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1. Karin
2. Colleen
3. Ocean Lady
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Seen at Erin's:
My next pet will be named...I probably won't have any more pets after Max & Wolf, given my age and given how long dogs & cats live
This weekend I plan to...have a drink with Pat, go out with Krista & Michelle Saturday and possibly take the dogs to the beach...and work out...and take Dad to breakfast.
Breakfast was...a bagel with lowfat cream cheese
Last night at 8pm I was...putting the finishing touches on some mac & cheese, and getting ready to watch My Name is Earl.
I deal with stress by...getting upset, then getting over it; working out would be the better solution
I forgot...to go to Michelle's jewelry party last night! I'm so sorry!
I took this picture in April 2002....c'mon spring!!!
Borrowed from Empress
You see many things through the eyes of a child.
Meaning, you're rarely cynical or jaded. [disagree]
You cherish all of the details in life.
Easily fascinated, you enjoy experiencing new things.
***You Are a Dreaming Soul***
Your vivid emotions and imagination takes you away from this world
So much so that you tend to live in your head most of the time
You have great dreams and ambitions that could be the envy of all...
But for you, following through with your dreams is a bit difficult
You are charming, endearing, and people tend to love you.
Forgiving and tolerant, you see the world through rose colored glasses.
Underneath it all, you have a ton of passion that you hide from others.
Always hopeful, you tend to expect positive outcomes in your life.
Souls you are most compatible with: Newborn Soul, Prophet Soul, and Traveler Soul
um...that title just doesn't sound quite right. Anyway, here:
Quickie: You are entering a selfish phase in your life, but it's a good and enriching thing. <---COOL!
Overview: Do you really want to play a supporting role in this person's drama? Didn't think so. It's time to back off. Be a sympathetic ear, yes, but whatever you do, don't egg them on. They don't need any encouragement. <---no more drama!!!
Daily extended: You've been working very hard to keep things under control for some time, and it hasn't been easy. Not even a tiny little bit. If you can keep it going for a little while longer, though -- and you know you can -- you'll be oh so pleasantly surprised at how terrifically it turns out. Your quest now is to keep your eye on the ball, no matter what might come along to distract you. <----Talk about hitting the nail on the head. But, oooh I do so love a good, strong "distraction" ;-)
1. Walking into work this morning I noticed green shoots poking up from the ground!
2. Walking out of the building at lunchtime, I noticed a ladybug crawling along the walkway..
3. On the way back from Salem, NH, I thought...wow, it's almost warm enough for AC in the car!
4. Which, of course, this being New England, means it'll be 10 below tomorrow.
5. I went to Best Buy to buy this and ended up with this...
6. It wasn't really an impulse buy, I'd thought about looking at TVs while I was there since mine had expired at an early age (11) recently.
7. As usual and typical, I left work without getting directions; Salem's not that big, it MUST be in the same general area as the mall and stuff, right?
8. So I called Monique to see if she knew...she didn't, but looked it up online and we determined....yes, it's in the same general area ;-)
9. Anyone want to come introduce my new tv to the things it'll be spending the rest of its life with, i.e., hook the damn thing up to my Tivo, DVD & VHS?
10. I need a new pair of glasses.
11. Why is Sayid hotter when he gets ready to torture someone? And damn it, why did Sawyer have to kill the frog? Bastid! You watch, though...he'll be sick next week cause the frog was poisonous.
12. It feels so good when I accelerate my car up a hill, the pressure gently pushes me into the seat...not unlike when a plane takes off, not quite as strong, d'oh.
13. And finally, ahhh...James Blunt's You're Beautiful just came on the radio. What a voice! Sorry, got distracted...finally, none of the usual suspects are available to see this Zeppelin tribute band with me Saturday night...anyone wanna volunteer to go with me?
Links to other Thursday Thirteens!
1. Ocean Lady 2. Transvestite Bait 3. Uisce 4. Smoochy 5. Colleen 6. Snickdoodle
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Stolen from Laura, who stole it from Darren.
This is how it works: YOU leave a comment, copying the questions and filling in the blanks about ME even if you don't have any idea what the answers are. Be honest...or make something up....it's up to you and it's all fun :-)
Continue reading "a meme test"Heather told me about Spoil-a-Blogger and I thought it sounded like alot of fun. Here we go!
What is your favorite color? Emerald green, midnight blue, deep dark rich purple
What is your favorite scent? I love sandalwood, amber, myrrh, cinnamon, spicy scents like that. For example, one of my favorite lotions is from Bath & Body Works, I take a bottle of Sandalwood Rose and another of Jasmine Vanilla and mix them together! I'm also really liking the Le Couvent des Minimes Honey & Shea lotion. Angel, by Thierry Mugler, is another favorite scent.
Where is your favorite place to vacation? Paris, Hawaii, Scotland & Japan.
Do you collect anything? Postcards and cookbooks
Do you have a favorite tv show? Lost, closely followed by 24. I also like Supernatural, My Name is Earl, Invasion and stuff on FoodTV (Racheal Ray, Alton Brown, Jamie Oliver, the original Iron Chef)
Are you crafty? If so, how? I make cards from my photos.
Do you have kids? Unfortunately, no.
Do you have pets? Yes, two dogs, a beautiful shiba inu named Wolf and a beautiful mixed breed named Max
What kind of movies do you like?: I like a wide variety of movies...some of my favorites are the Harry Potter movies (d'uh), the LOTR trilogy, Harold & Maude, Brokeback Mountain, Spirited Away, Forrest Gump, Interview with the Vampire...the list could go on and on!
What kind of music do you listen to? Led Zeppelin, James Blunt, old school hip hop (and by old school, I mean the 80s), the Beatles, James Taylor, the Kinks, Hall & Oates, T. Rex are just a few of the names that are on my iPod.
What kind of books do you like to read? I love to read; some of my favorite authors are Stephen King, Amy Tan, Hiroyuki Murakami, Charlaine Harris' vampire series, Tolkien, JK Rowling.
Do you have a favorite magazine? I don't suscribe to any, but I do enjoy Real Simple, Oprah, Gourmet, People, In Style & Rachael Ray's new magazine
What is your favorite weekend activity? Not having to get out of bed til I feel like it, going to Dunkin Donuts for a coffee, taking the dogs for a walk in the woods, taking photographs, going to the gym, hanging with friends
What kind of work do you do? Admin, but what I'd really love would to be able to support myself as a photographer.
What do you do for fun? Go out with friends, travel, photography, play with the dogs, read, cook, try new restaurants.
Seen here and there in blogdom, but most recently at Colleen's blog...I finally jumped on the bandwagon. As Colleen said, "you type in the name of your blog and it creates a word collage based on what's found at your site."
Pretty cool! I ordered the t-shirt, cause I'm a geek like that. Here's what mine looks like:
Of course, before I jumped on this bandwagon, I played around with a word cloud from flickr; it looks like this:
1. Where is your favorite place for solitude? I'd have to say the woods, especially at the end of a really hot summer's day...the smell of the evergreen is just fantastic. Course it's fun in the snow, too!
Continue reading "The interview, by Krista"Yup, sorry!!! And not just one...but THREE!
I had to share this first one cause it's pretty damn true:
The Five Factor Personality Test
Extroversion:
You have medium extroversion.
You're not the life of the party, but you do show up for the party.
Sometimes you are full of energy and open to new social experiences.
But you also need to hibernate and enjoy your "down time." [very true!]
Conscientiousness:
You have low conscientiousness.
Impulsive and off the wall, you don't take life too seriously.
Unfortunately, you sometimes end up regretting your snap decisions.
Overall, you tend to lack focus, and it's difficult for you to get important things done. [again, very true]
Agreeableness:
You have medium agreeableness.
You're generally a friendly and trusting person.
But you also have a healthy dose of cynicism.
You get along well with others, as long as they play fair. [I'll just say yes, very true to this and move on]
Neuroticism:
You have low neuroticism.
You are very emotionally stable and mentally together.
Only the greatest setbacks upset you, and you bounce back quickly.
Overall, you are typically calm and relaxed - making others feel secure. [I don't know about "making others feel secure", but yes, very true to the rest]
Openness to experience:
Your openness to new experiences is high.
In life, you tend to be an early adopter of all new things and ideas.
You'll try almost anything interesting, and you're constantly pushing your own limits.
A great connoisseir of art and beauty, you can find the positive side of almost anything. [yes, this is definitely me]
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Then this one was just too cute:
You Are French Food: Snobby yet ubiquitous. People act like they understand you more than they actually do. [The last sentence I think is true in many cases]
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Finally, cause everyone loves a good secret:
Your Love Life Secrets, Revealed
Looking back on your life, you will have a few true loves. [very true]
You're a little scarred from your past relationships, but who isn't? [probably more than a little...]
You expect a lot from your lover - you want the full package. You tend to be very picky. [yes, I've been QUITE spoiled in this regard]
In fights, you speak your mind and don't hold back. You know you're right, and you can get quite angry about it. [oh hell yes, in love, in friendship, at work, you name it...not necessarily a good quality]
A break-up usually comes as a shock to you. You always think things are going well. [actually, the the first sentence is true. Even if things weren't going well, I usually think we can work things about, and this is true of friendships as well]
As the Beatles, and later, Joe Cocker once said: "Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends".
Name 5 things that make you think of me...negative, positive, whatever, just 5 things that remind you of me! I'll return the favor ;-)
ala Megan:
1. What is your reaction to waking up and seeing snow? [Thanks ME!]
2. What's your favorite dessert to order out? to make at home? [Thanks Monique!]
3. Do you file your taxes early or late?
4. Do you usually get a big refund? If so, what do you do with it?
5. How do you handle your bills? Are you really organized, really laid back or somewhat in between. Describe.
6. How important is money in terms of your happiness?
7. What did your parents teach you about money?
8. What do you wish your parents had taught you about money?
9. What are your plans for the weekend?
10. Bonus question. Jimbo and I want to go away for an extended weekend somewhere within driving distance and not too much money (but nice!). Where do you suggest?
Borrowed from Write from Karen:
You are attracted to those who are unbridled, untrammeled, and free.
In love, you feel the most alive when your lover is creative and never lets you feel bored.
You'd like your lover to think you are loyal and faithful... that you'll never change.
You would be forced to break up with someone who was ruthless, cold-blooded, and sarcastic.
Your ideal relationship is lasting. You want a relationship that looks to the future... one you can grow with.
Your risk of cheating is low. Even if you're tempted, you'd try hard not to do it.
You think of marriage as something precious. You'll treasure marriage and treat it as sacred.
In this moment, you think of love as commitment. Love only works when both people are totally devoted.
1. I woke up with a wicked headache.
2. You'd think I'd've taken an advil right away, but it's still sitting on my desk.
3. I am a procrastinator...d'uh!
4. The receptionist at work hates me and is trying to make me fatter! She'll ask me if I want anything from downstairs and next thing I know I'm eating egg, cheese & bacon on an english muffin instead of the oalmeal I'd planned on. Bad, bad, evil girl.
5. Wolf, at the rate he's shedding, will soon be completely bald!
6. It's been so long since I've been appreciated for anything at work that I've pretty much ceased to do anything other than the bare minimum. What's the point?
7. Finally, I mailed off two pictures in a frame that I've contributed to a charity thanks to the urging of a friend in NC.
8. A similarly framed couple of pictures will possibly soon be hanging in a local Starbucks, thanks to another friend.
9. My office needs a cardboard cutout of Professor Snape to keep Legolas happy, don't you think?
10. I am determined to layout a story board for the children's book I'm doing with Krista. I will do it by the end of February!
11. Why did Locke have to punch Charlie THREE times last night? Crissakes...
12. If you've never watched The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, do yourself a favor and tivo it...he is one funny Scotsman!
13. Well, you'll be glad to know I took the advil AND vitamin & high blood pressure pills!
Links to other Thursday Thirteens!
1. Girl next door
2. Megan
3. Write from Karen
4. ocean lady
5. Keb
6. Heather
7. Janne
8. Chickadee
9. Mo
10. Yellow Rose
11. Nancy
12. Wendy's Whimsies
13. Lauren
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Found at Goofy Girl:
Meme #1
1. Go into your archives.
2. Find your 23rd post.
3. Go to the fifth sentence (or closest to it).
4. Post the text of the sentence in your blog along with these instructions.
5. Tag five other people to do the same thing.
3. Sell a photo [ironically, that was from another meme]
Meme #2
1. Grab the nearest book.
2. Open the book to page 123.
3. Find the fifth sentence.
4. Post the text of the next 3 sentences on your blog along with these instructions.
5. Don't you dare dig for that cool or intellectual book in your closet! I know you were thinking about it! Just pick up whatever is closest.
The book: The South Beach Diet
Nowadays, we know that plaque buildup is more complicated and has less-predictable consequences. Plaque begins when cholesterol penetrates the inner lining of an arterial wall and starts forming an absesslike pocket. Inflammatory cells pour into the abscess, maing it larger and inflamed. [be thankful I had to stop here, it got really gross!]
Consider yourself tagged ;-)
Seen at Counting Sheep
Total number of tracks in iTunes - 440
Sort by song title
First song: 20th Century Man - The Kinks
Last song: Your Smile - Shanice
Sort by time
Shortest song: 1:42 Eruption - Van Halen
Longest song: 11:08 I Heard It Thru The Grapevine - Creedence Clearwater Revival
Sort by artist
First: 2 Live Crew
Last: ZZ Top
Sort by album
First: 1980s Dance
Last: Violent Femmes - Deluxe Edition
10 most played songs
1. The Ocean - Led Zeppelin
2. Over The Hills And Far Away - Led Zeppelin
3. Ramble On - Led Zeppelin
4. Misty Mountain Hop - Led Zeppelin
5. Semi-Charmed Life - Third Eye Blind
6. September - Earth, Wind & Fire
7. Dancing Days - Led Zeppelin
8. Fool in the Rain Led Zeppelin
9. You Better You Bet - The Who
10. Rock and Roll - Led Zeppelin
First five songs that come up on Party Shuffle
1. Out Of My Mind - James Blunt
2. Poor Poor Pitiful Me - Warren Zevon
3. Delirious - Prince
4. Have You Ever Seen The Rain - Creedence Clearwater Revival
5. Bron-Yr-Aur Stomp - Led Zeppelin
Number of search returns for:
sex: 3
love: 19
you: 29
death: 0
hate: 0
wish: 2
courtesy of Megan:
1. If you have a full-time salary paid job and are expected to work at least 40 hours each week, many hours do you really work.. more or less? [Thanks Jimbo!]
2. Which way does your toilet paper roll? Forward or backward? [Thanks MB!]
3. Whats your favorite candy? pick only one. [Thanks Liz!]
4. What book are you reading right now? [Thanks Liz!]
5. Are you jealous of anyone? [Thanks Liz!]
6. Laundry...do you sort it into colors and groups or just throw whatever in? [Thanks Liz!]
7. What smelly candle is your favorite? Do you have one that you just don't like one bit? [Thanks Liz!]
8. What is your best feature? [Thanks Liz!]
9. What are your plans for the weekend?
1. I like silver better than gold.
2. My favorite tv show right now is Lost.
3. But ... My Name is Earl cracks me UP!
4. I want to go visit Japan again SO badly.
7. It's wicked hard to find a really good xxxdirty martini.
6. The Hobbit; I'm getting really impatient for Peter Jackson to bring this one to the big screen!
8. I want a phone/computer/MP3 player all in one.
9. Withdrawing/drifting away from everyone seems to be the path I've chosen lately, but I'm not sure I like it.*
10. The tree in the front yard is gone; it makes me sad (and of course the @$$hole next door told my father yesterday that since the tree was partially on his property he should be able to take the wood. Maribeth, you better hurry up!
11. I think I found a decent kennel for Wolf & Max for my vacation February...it's important to me that they're well taken care of.
12. Speaking of Wolf, he's shedding like a mad dog and it's hard to keep up!
13. Who am I kidding...I haven't cleaned the house in a month.
*[Daily horoscope: You need a band of merrymakers to get you out of this rut -- and more specifically, out of your house. Call up a friend or two you haven't seen in a while. They'll have just the plan to get your body moving.]
Links to other Thursday Thirteens!
1. Lauren
2. Heather
3. Uisce
4. Snickerdoodles
5. Chickadee
6. OceanLady
7. Renee
8. Renee
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courtesy of Megrim:
1. Do you lie about your age? Why? [Thanks ME!]
2. How many resolutions have you broken so far? [Thanks ME!]
3. What's your best attitude adjuster? [Thanks ME!]
4. Do you have any vacation plans this year? Where are you going? [Thanks Sky!]
5. I'm looking to buy a new purse...what would you recommend to me? [Thanks Janet!]
6. Nail polish or au natural? do it yourself or manicures? [Thanks Liz!]
7. What was the last thing you searched for on the computer? [Thanks !]
8. Whats your fav go to recipe, ya know the kind thats good and tasty everytime? [Thanks Liz!]
9. Tea or coffee, and how do you like it? [Thanks Liz!]
10. Some people always feel cold in bed and others are always hot...which are you? do you sleep with lots of covers, or just one? [Thanks Liz!]
11. What are your plans for the weekend?
Borrowed from Running2Ks:
1. What is the theme song of your life? HA. Um...the theme of Medium, I guess.
2. What celebrity would play you in the movie version of your life? Bette Midler/Barabara Streisand
3. If your life was a late night talk show, who would guest host on your vacation days? No one. I'd have repeats.
4. If your life was a game show, what sort of prizes would you offer? The choice to make two choices and then two more choices and then two more choices, til you went away and I got to keep the prize.
5. If your life was a talk show and you could have any band be your permanent band, what band would it be? Hmmm...tough one...NOT! Led Zeppelin, of course!
6. Again, your life is a TV talk show and the producers said you can have on any four guests you want tonight, alive or dead, past or present. Who do you pick? I really like the folks Running2Ks picked! Those were some great choices. I guess I'd pick Ruth Gordon, Helen Hayes, Malcolm X and the Dalai Lama.
7. Your life is going to do an episode "on location"...to where? Japan, of course!
8. They are making the movie of your life--what director and / or screenwriter do you want to have attached to the project? Peter Jackson, hands down. He'd be faithful to the details.
9. They told you you can be a "guest" on any current or past TV show, one episode only--what TV show do you choose to appear on? I'd like to be Sawyer's love interest on Lost, please.
10. They told you they have the power to make a sequel to your favorite movie that does not already have a sequel--what movie do you choose? Can I look into the future and say it's the last Harry Potter movie I'd like to see a sequel to?
Continue reading "Your life is a movie/tv show, etc."Here are Megan's Friday Questions, the first batch of 2006:
1. What did you do for New Year's Eve?
2. Did you make any resolutions?
3. If you had to change your domain name, what would you change it to?
4. What was one thing on your wishlist that you didn't get for Christmas but you wish you had?
5. If you could be granted just one non-monetary wish (for yourself; so world peace doesn't count) what would it be? [Thanks Michelle!]
6. Full day at a spa (manicure, pedicure, facial, massage, hair cut and color, waxing etc.) or $750 cash. Which do you take? [Thanks Michelle!]
7. What's your creative outlet? [Thanks Heather!]
8. What was the last thing you dreamed? [Thanks Krista!]
9. What was the last nice thing someone did for you? [Thanks Krista!]
10. What are your plans for the weekend?
"One out of four people in this country is mentally unbalanced. Think of your three closest friends; if they seem OK, then you're the one." ~ Ann Landers [my friends are all crazy, so that's a relief]
I was tagged by Colleen, a former Masshole (not that she is that, in any sense of the word!) who made the move to VA (as I did) but ended up staying:
Four jobs I've had in my life: A dog & cat groomer, cashier at an AF base commissary, secretary to a 3-star general, helper in a bagel shop
Four movies I could watch over and over: Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, The Ghost & Mrs. Muir, Forrest Gump
Four places I've lived: Lowell, MA, numerous times with numerous roommates/boyfriends. Aurora, CO with my first ex husband. Fussa, Japan with my second ex husband. Newport News, VA where I met he who must not be named.
Four TV shows I love to watch: Lost certainly leads the pack, 24 is back on 1/15 and I'm looking forward to it, I also like Supernatural (nice eye candy AND scary stuff) & Medium.
Four places I've been on vacation: Paris, which I expected to not like at all and fell in love with; Edinburgh, which I expected to fall in love with and did; Oahu, where I got to see an old friend from Japan AND each morning, walk across the street from my hotel to a walkway that jutted out into the ocean, sipping my coffee and having my morning spam musubi; and Otaru in Hokkaido, which reminded me of Boston at a time when I was extremely homesick.
Four websites I visit daily: Bloglines, so I can check up on all my favorite blog reads; MoveableType; Google; Gmail.
Four of my favorite foods: Macaroni & cheese, fresh salad with lots of ingredients, pizza, salt & vinegar chips
Four places I'd rather be: Out in the woods with the dogs on a long, long walk; at a warm beach soaking up the sun; having a massage; wandering the streets of Tokyo.
Four albums I can't live without: Albums, eh? Well, I don't listen to my albums anymore, but when I did, here are four I could listen to til the cows came home: The White Album by The Beatles just blew me away; First Time Out by James Montgomery (a local Boston band), Private Lightning by Private Lightning (another Boston band, now defunct), which featured a song called Physical Speed that struck a resounding chord with me; and The Slider by T-Rex.
Four people I'm tagging if they want to be caught: My cousins Maribeth & Melodie, Watergirl & EtherealGirl! Have fun, girls! Mel, you can just do yours in my comments :-)
1. What did you do in 2005 that you'd never done before?
Stay in a sumptuous hotel room in NYC overlooking Times Sq!
2. Did you keep your New Year's resolutions, and will you make more for next year? Last year I said, "I make no resolutions! Damn things! And I won't make any this year! So piss off! ;-) [same as 2003]"; this year I AM making a couple of resolutions :-)
3. Did anyone close to you give birth?
Julie, Cherie & Zoot!
4. Did anyone close to you die?
My mother passed away on December 17th.
5. What countries did you visit?
France, Jamaica, Bahamas, Canada
The last Thursday Thirteen of 2005...
1. I fulfilled a long standing desire to see Robert Plant in person on stage!
2. And Tom Petty!
3. And Doug E Fresh!
4. And Dr. John!
5. And i also got to see John Fogerty again, this time with John Mellencamp!!
6. Harry Potter and The Half-Blood Prince, and Charlaine Harris's "Dead" series
7. Paris, even in February!
8. Any year THREE Johnny Depp movies are playing in the theaters is a good year! (Finding Neverland, Charlie & the Chocolate Factory, The Libertine)
9. My iPod, Tivo & camera phone!
10. Losing 30 pounds (course I haven't lost any more, but the good news is I also haven't gained any back (and I just weighed myself to check!)
11. Discovering the Thursday Thirteens!
12. ME coming to visit in January and again in Feb, cruising with her (and the free side trip to Epcot) in May for our annual vacation AND getting to see her in NYC in Oct!
13. Bhoooot!
Links to other Thursday Thirteens!
1. Uisce
2. Lauren
3. Heather
4. Smoochy
5. Megan
6. Lilybleu
7. Cin
8. Leanne
9. OceanLady
10. Running2Ks
11. Caryn
12. Lillyput
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Nov 2005 = 337
Dec 2005 = 950
Total = 1287
Not bad, considering I started back up November 17th, 2005.
Overall Thursday is my peak day, followed closely by Wednesday and Sunday [ditto!]
Busiest time for viewing 9 - 10 am and then 12 - 1pm
Biggest referrers (links from other sites)
Lauren
my old temp blog
Laura
Megan
Carl
OceanLady
Zoot
Smoochie
Jenn
Running2Ks
Fireflies & Frogs
Looloo
I'm guessing many of the folks who visited from these referrers came after reading about the passing of my mother on the referrers blogs.
158 visitors stayed longer than an hour
The top 10 keyphrases that brought people to my blog were:
fondofsnape
snape
roasted asparagas recipes
sand tart cookies
snape christmas
dark mark tattoo
barbara walter heaven
tattoos of snape
death eater tattoos
snape quotes
(sense a pattern here?)
The top 10 keywords were:
snape
fondofsnape
christmas
walter
barbara
heaven
severus
asparagas
french
tattoo
So that's fondofsnape...in a nutshell...2005. Blatantly stolen from Michelle
It was great fun reading your answers to: Why does this amuse me so?. Five answers were unanimous: Leader, spontaneous, hiking, barefoot & jeans. Just for fun, make a sentence out of those five words about me!
Here's how I see myself:
Continue reading "Answers to " Why does this amuse me so?""Michelle sent me this cool link last night, and this is the house I drew:
It said some stuff about me, too, but I can't remember all it said and in any case, most of it didn't ring true!
I met up with my friend Diane & her daughter, Chloe (she's 6) today for breakfast at CrackerBarrel. Chloe had fun coloring and showing off her writing & spelling skills, and I had fun watching her. I gave her one of my Mom's bears (Mom collected them) and told her it needed a new home and someone to love it. She said she'd be happy to!
Now off to pick up some food for tomorrow's dinner, and then if the dogs are lucky, to the beach for a romp!
Are y'all having fun today?
Courtesy of Santa's Divine Helper
1. What is your favorite family tradition? [Thanks Michele-my belle!]
2. What's the best gift you ever got from a yankee swap? What's the worst?
3. Your work yankee swap is in 5 minutes and you forgot to buy a gift. What item from your desk do you wrap up?
4. What would you do if Rudolph went on strike? How would you convince him to do his work tonight? [Thanks sLeigh-ride!]
5. What is your earliest memory of Christmas? [Thanks Kristamas!]
6. What's your favorite Christmas movie?!
7. You're spending Christmas in a place you'd always dreamed of...where is that place and why? [Thanks Santa-Snape!]
8. What kind of presents are you looking forward to this year? [Thanks Heather the red-nose Reindeer!]
9. What do you prefer candy canes or christmas chocolate? [Thanks Smoochy-Claus!]
10. What is your favorite christmas food that you only eat at christmas time? [Thanks Smoochy-Claus!]
11. What are your plans for the holiday?!
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1. Mom got to celebrate her 83rd birthday on December 9th; she got lots of gifts that day, lots of cards and had quite a few visitors...I know that made her happy! Links to other Thursday Thirteens! |
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Courtesy of Megan:
1. What is your #1 winter beauty product? Thanks Michele! I don't think I change products seasonally...um...lotion and socks on my feet at night?
2. What's your favorite kind of Christmas cookies? Have you ever baked pornographic cookies? Thanks ME! B's Favorite Gingersnaps!!! A close second is my parents' Sand Tarts, and yes, of COURSE I've baked pornographic cookies...have YOU, ME?
3. Does your company do a holiday party? Yup, dinner and a yankee swap at a local restaurant or at one of the senior people's homes.
4. What's the most embarrassing thing you've done at an office holiday party? [Thanks Janet!] I've never embarrassed myself ;-) Altho I think last night after the party, I did pee my pants in TJ Maxx...
5. Have you ever had a martini? If so, what is your favorite? [Thanks Janet!] hehehe, yes, and my favorite is the defunct Karmal Sutra!
6. What's your cure for a hangover? [Thanks Janet!] One glass of water for every drink you have, and then one more glass before you go to bed. It helps, I swear!
7. Who do you think is the cutest person in your office? [Thanks Janet!] Hehehe, let's just say it's one of the IT guys and leave it at that ;-)
8. What are your plans for the weekend? Things are kind of up in the air for me right now, but if all goes well, I'll see mah girlz tonight in Boston, Saturday my cousin & her husband are coming down, and Sunday I'm going for brunch. How about you?
Sent this in an email to two friends: "Seeing as how you beyotches should know these things about me, I'm going to let YOU ALL fill in the answers!" after receiving yet another email meme!
Here are MaryEllen's answers:
1. Eggnog or Hot Chocolate? Hot Eggnog [if by hot she means spiked, yeah baby!]
2. Does Santa wrap presents or just set them under the tree? He unwraps it at some point [this is a reference to my taking a long time to do things I say I'm going to do]
3. Colored lights on tree/house or white? colored [this is a reference to past dating habits]
4. Do you hang mistletoe? Nope, cameltoe [this is just wrong]
5. When do you put your decorations up? The minute the bra goes on [this, of course, is a reference to my over endowment]
6. What is your favorite holiday dish? Snape on a bun [oooh YES]
7. Favorite holiday memory as a child? I’m an adult? [hmmm, probably so!]
8. When and how did you learn the truth about Santa? In bed [hahaha]
9. Do you open a gift on Christmas Eve? Depends, whatcha doing? [does this mean she wants to open me?]
10. What kind of cookies does Santa get set out for him? It's more like buns than cookies [hey, Santa ain't complainin'!]
11. Snow: Love it or hate it? Love it [snow is like men, only opposite; anything over 3 inches sucks]
12. Can you ice skate? yup [and I stubbornly will NOT let her teach me to skate backwards!]
13. Do you remember your favorite gift? CRS [no, I HATE this gift, take it BACK!]
14. What's the most important thing about the holidays to you? Buying one for you, one for me [hehehe, about right]
15. What is your favorite holiday dessert? Whipped cream [especially if it's on Snape]
16. What is your favorite holiday tradition? Hide the candy cane [hehehe]
17. What tops your tree? Three of a kind [this is a reference to MaryEllen's gambling addiction]
18. Which do you prefer--GIVING OR RECEIVING? Giving it [I do like giving!]
19. What is your favorite Christmas Carol? Ho Ho Ho it's Christmas [I think this is a reference to the fact she thinks I'm a ho]
20. Do you like to pretend you're Santa Claus, and give out presents and cards to all of your friends/families/relatives? Dressing up is extra $$ [this is a reference to MaryEllen's dominatrix past]
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1. Today I'm thinking about the presents I put together last night for tomorrow night's girlie get together. Links to other Thursday Thirteens! |
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I was tagged by Running2Ks for this one; as I just did it in October, I'm not going to tag anyone again, but if you feel like doing it, please do!
The rules for this particular meme are as follows:
Continue reading "Cause I told her I was in a meme mood, "Stolen from Sassy Femme who happily swiped it from someone else, who had swiped it from another, and on and on.
Anyway, let's have a little fun. How well do you think you really know me? [everytime I do a meme like this I can just see MaryEllen cringe]
Here's what you do: Pick ONE from each pair that you think describes me the best & leave it in the comments. It would be great if you'd then copy and paste this in your own blog to see how your blog friends view you.
On with the fun.....
* dominant or submissive
* logical or intuitive
* social or loner
* kinky or vanilla
* cute or sophisticated
* kitten or puppy
* warm flannel sheets or sleek satin
* leader or follower
* quiet or talkative
* spontaneous or planned
* football or chess
* hiking or golfing
* tequila or vodka
* top or bottom
* barefoot or shoes
* jeans or Dockers
* tender or rough
* aware or dreamy
* nerd or geek
*rubs hands together in glee* Hee hee hee I can't wait to see these answers!
5 Weird Habits about Myself
Rules: "The first player of this game starts with the topic "five weird habits of yourself," and people who get tagged need to write an entry about their five weird habits as well as state this rule clearly. In the end, you need to choose the next five people to be tagged and link to their web journals. Don't forget to leave a comment in their blog or journal that says "You are tagged" (assuming they take comments) and tell them to read yours."
1. I love mint chocolate chip ice cream...but it has to be white ice cream, not green (but green is my fav color, go figure)
2. Once I pour a cup of coffee, I'll sip on it all day ... and woe unto those who throw it out!
3. I'll talk to anyone...unless it's a guy I like...then I let my friends talk to him for me.
4. It's impossible for me not to personalize my workspace, y'all should SEE my office!
5. If I love a movie, I can watch it over and over and over; same thing for music...it takes a really, REALLY long time, if ever, for me to get sick of a song. Once I like it...I could listen to it day in, day out...as anyone who's ridden in my car can attest to. Led Zeppelin, anyone?
Ok. There you have it. Now, to tag:
1. AtypicalFemale
2. Tramps Like Us
3. Blogarella
4. DackelPrincess
5. Carl
You're it, bitches!
Tada! Meg's Friday Questions!
1. Do you give yourself a Christmas present? If you did, what would you treat yourself to? No, not really...I'm good to myself all year long :-)
2. What are you enjoying about this holiday season? My friends, my creativity and the blue lights on my Christmas tree!
3. If you could chose a place to visit as a surprise gift for someone close what place would you chose and why? [Thanks Leigh!] Great question! I would go to ME's next weekend, because ... well, just because!
3. Would you rather it snow hard on a weekday or weekend? [Thanks Janet!] Weekday...no work!
4. Have you heard of James Blunt, and if so, what do you think of him? [Thanks Janet!] hehehe, I love these self-serving questions! Why, yes, I HAVE heard of James Blunt! I saw him on SNL last week, and was blown away by his voice (reminds me a bit of Marc Bolan)...and then this morning I saw his video...two words for that: "Yum!" and "brrrrrr"!
5. What are your plans for the weekend? Well, I'm getting my tattoo finished on Sunday and I'm TOTALLY looking forward to that. Other than that, the usual: dog walking, cleaning, cookie making. You?
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1. Today is the 25th anniversary of the day John Lennon was shot point blank and killed in front of his home; I am as upset by that today as when I first heard the news. If you're old enough, do you remember where you were when you first heard the news? Links to other Thursday Thirteens! |
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Found over at Running 2Ks:
Seven Things to Do Before I Die
1. Learn Japanese
2. Drive cross country
3. Sell a photo
4. Re-connect with Michele
5. Read & see the last book & movie in the Harry Potter series
6. Spend at least a month in Europe, traveling to Scotland, England, Ireland & France mainly
7. Fall in love again (if it's not asking too much) (preferably with a man with a Scottish accent) (and tattoos)
Seven Things I Cannot Do
1. Touch a spider with my bare hand
2. Not offer advice when a friend uses me as a shoulder to cry on (altho I'm working on it)
3. Be married to someone that doesn't like or respect me
4. Math
5. Stop talking about my obsessions ;-)
6. Be "normal"
7. Eat natto!
Seven Things that Attract Me to My Husband I Look For In A Friend
1. Sense of humor, first of all!
2. Understanding
3. Caring
4. Kindness
5. Generosity
6. Adaptability
7. if they have cute guy friends they want to fix me up with that's a plus (joking! No one I know has ever fixed me up with someone they know.)
Seven Things I Say Most Often
1. Dude!
2. Snape, mmmm
3. Wolf, NO!
4. Max, stop growling!
5. Dad, you've told me that story 5 gazillion times.
6. I'm ugly/fat/old/variations thereof.
7. Extra, extra dirty martini, please.
Seven Books (or Book Series) I Love
1. The Hobbit by JRR Tolkien
2. In Watermelon Sugar by Richard Brautigan
3. The Harry Potter series, and especially The Half-Blood Prince by JK Rowling
4. The Stand by Stephen King
5. All Over Creation by Ruth Ozeki
6. A Cook's Tour by Anthony Bourdain
7. The "Dead" series by Charlaine Harris
Seven Movies I Would Watch Over and Over Again
1. Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
2. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azakaban
3. Tombstone
4. Forrest Gump
5. The Wizard of Oz
6. Dogma
7. The Ghost and Mrs. Muir
You wanna be tagged? Be tagged. Let me know
ala Megan:
1. What kind of pillow do you like? (Thanks Heather !) Latex Foam! I was housesitting for Julie once, and laid my head on her pillow and was all OMG, this is SO comfy. I immediately ran out and got one or two and that's all I've used since.
2. Do you wear slippers? (Thanks Heather !) Only when it's cold; the rest of the time I wear flip flops in the house.
3. Do you sleep with socks on? (Thanks Heather !) Only when it's WICKED cold! I don't like my feet covered if I can avoid it.
4. What were you doing a year ago today? Probably getting ready for Christmas ;-)
5. Do you send out Christmas Cards? Yes! I love sending out cards...anyone want one, just let me know!
6. Do you like to wrap? Yes; I like to be creative in the things I wrap with, too. For example, for Christmas I might use a holiday cotton dishtowel to wrap something with, then, instead of ribbon, tie it with some twine, and attach a sprig of evergreen or maybe some rosemary from the garden.
7. What are your plans for the weekend? Zip, zero, nada! I have nothing scheduled, other than getting my hair done tonight. I'm sure I'll finish decorating the tree this weekend, take the dogs for walks, finish up shopping, go to that new tattoo place to check it out, visit a craft fair or two. Maybe ;-)
1. I love Fage Yogurt w/honey!
2. Dunkin Donuts coffee is fine by me; lately I'm really liking the vanilla spice.
3. I'm going to a food party tonight; free martinis!
4. Is it illegal to have fun shopping?
5. Tomorrow, Pat and I are going to Baja Fresh for lunch...yum!
6. Trader Joe's has chestnuts, peeled, vacuumed packed and ready to use...for $3.49!
7. I'm upset that my Tivo isn't recording Lost. Whyyyyyy?
8. Burt's Bees Beeswax Lip Balm is the bee's knees!
9. I want to go to the Pru Center for some holiday shopping fun AND to get some free samples of See's candy!
10. Blue lights on Christmas trees has always been my favorite...and this year I did it, but Mom will not be pleased!
11. But the window candles must always and forever, amen, be an orange bulb. Some traditions you just can't go against!
12. Joined a gym last night that's only 6.5 miles from my house; the gym I belonged to prior to that was 15 miles away. And I joined with a buddy, so I'll feel comfortable going!
13. Today is the first day of December and THAT makes me happy! Bring it on!
Links to other Thursday Thirteens!
1. Blogarella
2. Running 2ks
3. MommaK
4. Trying to Catch Up
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Saw this over at Thoughts Outside My Head; loved the artwork in the picture, so decided to share.
~Nuit~
It means 'night'.
You are a quiet person who enjoys being alone.
Unlike Congele, you are accepted, you just like
to have time to yourself to think. You
especially like the nightime, because looking
at the stars makes you think of how small we
all are in the world, and how much there is
about the universe that we don't and can't
know...
What is your French name?
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I'm going to start off my new blog with a meme; appropriate, eh?
A couple weeks ago, a friend sent me one of those meme emails; this one asked that I describe her in just one word. Ok, that sounds like fun AND an interesting blog entry as well. So I turned around and sent that email to some friends.
These are the answers I got back.
Julie: Creative
ME: There* (it takes paragraphs of explanation, but I really mean that word)
Smooch: Loyal
Watergirl: Caring
Heather: Funky (? I dunno there isn't one good word to describe you cause you're fun, you have cool interests, relaxed, and you're a good person!)
Pat: gold (Janet: Gold? Why?; Pat: i just think of gold colors when i think of you. autum/sunshine/that rust/gold/brown sweater you have.)
Carl: Quirky
Loobieloo: Unique
Deb: Snapefiend (is that a word???)
Lizabetty: Fantabulous
Zoot: Zany
Laura: Talented
Mel: Wild
Azzybee: Popeye**
1. I was born in Boston
2. in the summer of 1957
3. I was born late
4. which is the cause of me never being on time
5. I was a much wanted baby!
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