As I was trying to clean up my inbox this morning I realized that there's only one word to describe me these days. Slacker!! That's right. Complete and total slacker on anything that doesn't have to do with work, my kiddo, and/or the necessities of life.
I found two sets of questions that I never answered. Oy! Sorry girls. Here's the Q&A for the final round of Remember me?
Hilly wants to know:
1. What do you think of Angelina Jolie?
DSL, baby! DSL!!!
2. When did you last eat a cupcake?
Ummm... maybe a year ago? Sad, I know.
3. Boxers or Briefs? (on men) Why?
Boxers. They leave a little something to the imagination.
4. What did you last buy that made you happy?
A piece of artwork in celebration of my previous, tumultuous three years.
5. What's your favorite time of the day?
First thing in the morning, when the kiddo's still sleeping, and I'm hanging out, waking up, and trying to keep up with all you verbous bloggers.
6. How would you teach the world to sing?
In perfect harmony?
LOL
I used to sing (in public) when I was younger, and I've been told that my voice doesn't totally suck, but I seriously doubt anyone would want me teaching anyone, let alone the world, to sing.
7. Whom would you most like to get drunk with?
Stacie. I'm trying to help her come out of her shell!
38 more days, baby!!! W00t!!!!
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And Nicki (as my final inquisitor) wants to know:
1. What do you think of boochachas?
I've been told on more than one occassion that I've got a pretty nice set of them.
2. When did you last fart?
About 30 minutes ago
3. Boxers or Briefs? Why?
See question #3 above
4. What did you dream of last night?
I was so tired last night, I didn't dream.
I go through stages where I have very, very elaborate dreams for nights on end and then total dry spells with nothing I remember. Last weekend I had a few doozies, but nothing since then.
5. What's your favorite blog? - I can answer this one - Everybody Else is Doing It.
Indeed. LOL
6. How would you tip a stripper?
Is this a male or a female stripper?
The female strippers don't seem to like me much being that the guys aren't giving them (the strippers) their undivided attention.
7. Whom would you most like to poison?
Oh, that's an easy one! Can you say beeyotch!??! I knew you could.
Thanks to everyone who participated! I'm sure you don't know me any better than you did before this all started. But, hell! At least I blogged a few times this month.
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Sunday, June 22
Saturday, June 7
remember me? - Round 2
Well the week got away from me again, but I still have more questions that need answering so here's the next round.
Stacie wants to know:
1. What do you think of your new blackberry?
I'm addicted! Now if I could just get you added as a contact. Grrr!!
2. When did you last go on a road trip?
Depends on what your definition of a road trip is. If it's just driving for longer than an hour or so away from home, then it was the middle of last month when I went to Oregon. Otherwise I guess I'd have to say it was March '01 when I moved to WA from Arizona.
3. Skiing or rock climbing? Why?
I really wouldn't pick either, but I'll take skiing. Keeping my feet on the ground sounds better than dangling in mid air.
4. What did you want the most for Christmas as a kid?
A 10-speed bicycle. I finally got one right before going into the 6th grade and promptly told my parents to keep it since I was also told the reason they'd finally bought me one was because I was being sent to a new school that was further away.
5. What's your favorite laundry detergent?
Tide
6. How would you like to come visit me?
Nah. That doesn't sound like much fun at all. :P
7. Whom would you most like to kick?
Depends on the day, but in general, stupid drivers.
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And Groove asks:
1. What do you think of free soda?
Free is always good.
2. When did you last mamba horizontally?
I don't mamba, or limbo, or any other latin dancing. But thanks for asking.
3. Silk or Cotton? Why?
Cotton. I'm a low maintenance kinda girl.
4. What did you have fun doing last week?
Playing pool.
5. What's your favorite pick-up line?
Is it time? LOL
6. How would you break into a sperm bank?
Doubtful I'd ever want/need to break into a sperm bank considering I'm done having kidlets.
7. Whom would you most like to (Damn Sizzle stole it) rub virgin olive oil into their scalp?
You! I'd take all those long locks you're growing, lube 'em up, then slick 'em back.
Stacie wants to know:
1. What do you think of your new blackberry?
I'm addicted! Now if I could just get you added as a contact. Grrr!!
2. When did you last go on a road trip?
Depends on what your definition of a road trip is. If it's just driving for longer than an hour or so away from home, then it was the middle of last month when I went to Oregon. Otherwise I guess I'd have to say it was March '01 when I moved to WA from Arizona.
3. Skiing or rock climbing? Why?
I really wouldn't pick either, but I'll take skiing. Keeping my feet on the ground sounds better than dangling in mid air.
4. What did you want the most for Christmas as a kid?
A 10-speed bicycle. I finally got one right before going into the 6th grade and promptly told my parents to keep it since I was also told the reason they'd finally bought me one was because I was being sent to a new school that was further away.
5. What's your favorite laundry detergent?
Tide
6. How would you like to come visit me?
Nah. That doesn't sound like much fun at all. :P
7. Whom would you most like to kick?
Depends on the day, but in general, stupid drivers.
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And Groove asks:
1. What do you think of free soda?
Free is always good.
2. When did you last mamba horizontally?
I don't mamba, or limbo, or any other latin dancing. But thanks for asking.
3. Silk or Cotton? Why?
Cotton. I'm a low maintenance kinda girl.
4. What did you have fun doing last week?
Playing pool.
5. What's your favorite pick-up line?
Is it time? LOL
6. How would you break into a sperm bank?
Doubtful I'd ever want/need to break into a sperm bank considering I'm done having kidlets.
7. Whom would you most like to (Damn Sizzle stole it) rub virgin olive oil into their scalp?
You! I'd take all those long locks you're growing, lube 'em up, then slick 'em back.
Tuesday, June 3
remember me? - Round 1
Wow! I'm shocked there's still any of you who care enough to check up on li'l old me. Makes a girl feel kinda special!
Here's Round 1 of the Q&A from the Remember Me? questions I posted yesterday. (I'm calling this Round 1 assuming there might be another round. Then again, maybe no one else cares. We'll see. LOL)
Here are Sizzle's questions:
1. What do you think of the LOST season finale?
LOST? What is this LOST you speak of? I know I've been missing for awhile, but I had no idea they'd created a finale about it.
2. When did you last get a pedicure?
Um... never. In case I haven't already mentioned it before I have a foot phobia. Now, let me just say that doesn't keep me from putting on my "party toes" during the sandal wearing season (are we ever going to have one out here this year?), but the idea of someone else touching my feet. Ewww!!!
3. Chocolate or Vanilla? Why?
Definitely chocolate. There is no other choice.
4. What did you do on Sunday?
This past Sunday I got up, read through blogs (yes, I still read even though I don't post or comment much), yakked with Stacie for a bit, put away some laundry, washed some more laundry, talked to my Dad, showered, watched NASCAR, went to the grocery store, played hide-n-seek out front with the little man and all the other neighbor kids, made dinner, checked work email, then vegged out in front of the TV.
5. What's your favorite pizza topping?
Honestly I don't have a favorite. There's truly one two things I won't eat on a pizza - anchovies and cashews.
6. How would you explain a prolonged absence without really giving anything away?
There's this thing called work. It pays my bills. It keeps me working strange hours. It's even been known to make me think once or twice. And... it's definitely gotten in the way of my personal computer time. And then there's this other thing about taking a break and not really posting much of anything of personal nature because snooping eyes (you know who you are) like to read about it.
7. Whom would you most like to shag?
Stacie.
Okay, not really. But if I swung that way...
I could go with someone obvious like Matthew McConaughey, but I'd like a sexy man with more experience so I'll say Sean Connery.
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And here's Kim's questions:
1. What did you think of all natural disasters in the world?
Apocalypse. I know where I'm headed when it comes.
2. When did you last go to the theater?
You know it's been too long when you can't remember. I think it was either Meet the Robinsons or Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End. Whichever came to the theater 2nd.
3. Sweet or Salty? Why?
Yes. One always follows the other. There is no separation.
4. What did you eat for breakfast?
I don't eat breakfast, so Diet Coke and a smoke it is.
5. What's your favorite thing to do in the evening?
Relax on the phone with friends and have a couple of beers.
6. How would you quit your job if you could do it any way you want?
Oh, I'm in NO way thinking of quitting my job since I've worked very, very hard to get it and hold on to it, but... if I was going to quit, it'd depend on the circumstances. I pretty much don't like to leave a place in a bad way just in case I ever need to go back to them for whatever reason, but in my wild imagination I'd walk up to everyone I've ever thought was a moron and tell them directly to their faces.
Quite the imagination, eh?
7. Whom would you most like to meet?
You.
Hehe! Okay, you and a bunch of the other bloggers I've gotten to know over the past few years. I just never seem to be able to make any of the meet ups that are scheduled either because of work, lack of funds, or whatever.
Here's Round 1 of the Q&A from the Remember Me? questions I posted yesterday. (I'm calling this Round 1 assuming there might be another round. Then again, maybe no one else cares. We'll see. LOL)
Here are Sizzle's questions:
1. What do you think of the LOST season finale?
LOST? What is this LOST you speak of? I know I've been missing for awhile, but I had no idea they'd created a finale about it.
2. When did you last get a pedicure?
Um... never. In case I haven't already mentioned it before I have a foot phobia. Now, let me just say that doesn't keep me from putting on my "party toes" during the sandal wearing season (are we ever going to have one out here this year?), but the idea of someone else touching my feet. Ewww!!!
3. Chocolate or Vanilla? Why?
Definitely chocolate. There is no other choice.
4. What did you do on Sunday?
This past Sunday I got up, read through blogs (yes, I still read even though I don't post or comment much), yakked with Stacie for a bit, put away some laundry, washed some more laundry, talked to my Dad, showered, watched NASCAR, went to the grocery store, played hide-n-seek out front with the little man and all the other neighbor kids, made dinner, checked work email, then vegged out in front of the TV.
5. What's your favorite pizza topping?
Honestly I don't have a favorite. There's truly one two things I won't eat on a pizza - anchovies and cashews.
6. How would you explain a prolonged absence without really giving anything away?
There's this thing called work. It pays my bills. It keeps me working strange hours. It's even been known to make me think once or twice. And... it's definitely gotten in the way of my personal computer time. And then there's this other thing about taking a break and not really posting much of anything of personal nature because snooping eyes (you know who you are) like to read about it.
7. Whom would you most like to shag?
Stacie.
Okay, not really. But if I swung that way...
I could go with someone obvious like Matthew McConaughey, but I'd like a sexy man with more experience so I'll say Sean Connery.
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And here's Kim's questions:
1. What did you think of all natural disasters in the world?
Apocalypse. I know where I'm headed when it comes.
2. When did you last go to the theater?
You know it's been too long when you can't remember. I think it was either Meet the Robinsons or Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End. Whichever came to the theater 2nd.
3. Sweet or Salty? Why?
Yes. One always follows the other. There is no separation.
4. What did you eat for breakfast?
I don't eat breakfast, so Diet Coke and a smoke it is.
5. What's your favorite thing to do in the evening?
Relax on the phone with friends and have a couple of beers.
6. How would you quit your job if you could do it any way you want?
Oh, I'm in NO way thinking of quitting my job since I've worked very, very hard to get it and hold on to it, but... if I was going to quit, it'd depend on the circumstances. I pretty much don't like to leave a place in a bad way just in case I ever need to go back to them for whatever reason, but in my wild imagination I'd walk up to everyone I've ever thought was a moron and tell them directly to their faces.
Quite the imagination, eh?
7. Whom would you most like to meet?
You.
Hehe! Okay, you and a bunch of the other bloggers I've gotten to know over the past few years. I just never seem to be able to make any of the meet ups that are scheduled either because of work, lack of funds, or whatever.
Thursday, April 10
Wednesday, January 30
thinking differently
I was tagged last week by Jenny at stickyfeathers for this thinking challenge. To get the blah blah out of the way, here's the rules..... Write a blog post about thinking differently. Let them know it's part of the Think Different Challenge and include a link and/or trackback to this post. At the end go ahead and tag some fellow bloggers. Don’t forget to let them know they've been tagged.
Wow this is a tough one! At the ripe old age of forty my opinion meter is pretty well stuck on most subjects. I’ve sat here running through things I might be able to think differently about and am really stretching on this one. Don’t know that I can actually pull it off, but it’s worth putting in writing I suppose.
The thing I’d like to start thinking differently about is me. That’s right, me. I am totally my own worst critic (I think?). I’m pretty damned hard on myself and hold myself to a much higher standard than I do anyone else. Why is this? Was it the way I was raised? Was there some turning point in my life that I can’t quite pin down? Who the hell knows, but I’m willing to examine it and give it shot, so here goes.
The physical me
One would think after working hard to lose a whopping 45 lbs. I’d have a better self-image. One would be wrong. Any time I look in the mirror I find something, and more times than not multiple something(s), to criticize. From my muffin top to my hair to my double-chin, all are open targets. And I won’t even tell you how disgusted the wide load I carry on the back side makes me. I want to start looking in the mirror and seeing the positive, the progress I’ve made, and not worry so much about what’s left to work on.
The emotional me
I’m a worrier. I worry about anything and everything. Sadly many of my worries are things that are out of my control, such as problems my friends are facing that the intellectual side of me knows I can’t fix but the emotional side wants to. I want to continue to be as supportive as I can but stop sweating what I know I cannot change. Maybe this will help with my erratic sleep cycle?
The intellectual me
Haha! What intellectual me? See, there I go criticizing myself again. I’ve never claimed to be the sharpest crayon in the box but I’m certainly not the dullest either. For years I’ve beat myself up for not finishing my college degree. I know, it’s never too late, yet right now I really can’t see (read as “afford”) finishing it. I want to stop using it as an excuse for not finding that ideal job. I want to use the brain power I know I harness for bettering myself. I just wish my brain wasn’t always so tired.
So there you have it. I want/need to start thinking differently about me. Let’s see what these people want to think differently about…
Liss at Epiphanies & Random Thoughts
Nicki at Everybody Else is Doing It
Lesley at patron saint of smart mouths
Wow this is a tough one! At the ripe old age of forty my opinion meter is pretty well stuck on most subjects. I’ve sat here running through things I might be able to think differently about and am really stretching on this one. Don’t know that I can actually pull it off, but it’s worth putting in writing I suppose.
The thing I’d like to start thinking differently about is me. That’s right, me. I am totally my own worst critic (I think?). I’m pretty damned hard on myself and hold myself to a much higher standard than I do anyone else. Why is this? Was it the way I was raised? Was there some turning point in my life that I can’t quite pin down? Who the hell knows, but I’m willing to examine it and give it shot, so here goes.
The physical me
One would think after working hard to lose a whopping 45 lbs. I’d have a better self-image. One would be wrong. Any time I look in the mirror I find something, and more times than not multiple something(s), to criticize. From my muffin top to my hair to my double-chin, all are open targets. And I won’t even tell you how disgusted the wide load I carry on the back side makes me. I want to start looking in the mirror and seeing the positive, the progress I’ve made, and not worry so much about what’s left to work on.
The emotional me
I’m a worrier. I worry about anything and everything. Sadly many of my worries are things that are out of my control, such as problems my friends are facing that the intellectual side of me knows I can’t fix but the emotional side wants to. I want to continue to be as supportive as I can but stop sweating what I know I cannot change. Maybe this will help with my erratic sleep cycle?
The intellectual me
Haha! What intellectual me? See, there I go criticizing myself again. I’ve never claimed to be the sharpest crayon in the box but I’m certainly not the dullest either. For years I’ve beat myself up for not finishing my college degree. I know, it’s never too late, yet right now I really can’t see (read as “afford”) finishing it. I want to stop using it as an excuse for not finding that ideal job. I want to use the brain power I know I harness for bettering myself. I just wish my brain wasn’t always so tired.
So there you have it. I want/need to start thinking differently about me. Let’s see what these people want to think differently about…
Liss at Epiphanies & Random Thoughts
Nicki at Everybody Else is Doing It
Lesley at patron saint of smart mouths
Tuesday, January 15
just call me the Queen of Cheap
I'm a cheapskate and a cheap date, so I've been told, but that's another story! I come by it honestly, though. When I was younger my mother and I used to joke if you opened my father's wallet moths would fly out. Okay, so the joke is missed on most of you youngsters out there, but those in my generation understand what I'm saying.
I'm always looking for a deal. And the best deal out there is FREE, as witnessed by the coupon I found for shipping on my recent Victoria's Secret splurge. Some things you just can't be cheap about! For the most part, I scour the stores looking for items I need/want for the best possible price. This includes anything from household products and groceries to clothing and shoes. If the price isn't right I won't buy it. It doesn't matter if I have a few extra bucks burning a hole in my pocket, or if someone sends me gift cards to frivolously spend on indulging myself; my cheapskate radar is always on.
Evidence of my recent cheapness can be found in my closet. Let's take a look, shall we?
A shopping trip right before Christmas uncovered these cute Union Bay pants at Khols: $8
The New Year's Day shopping trip rewarded me with this adorable black sweater at Macy's: $12.90
I tell you I really am the Queen of Cheap*! Just look at my slippers if you don't believe me.
My poor comfy, warm bootie slippers are dying a slow painful death. But I've remedied that! Packing tape to the rescue!! If I could have found my duct tape I would have certainly used it, but alas the old standby was available.
Why do I stoop to such levels of cheapness? I'll tell you. Replacement of my $20 purchase two years ago of my favorite comfy, warm bootie slippers can only be remedied if I am willing to part with $60-70 of my hard earned money.
Not happening.
*Royal tiara not included because I priced them.....and they cost too much.
I'm always looking for a deal. And the best deal out there is FREE, as witnessed by the coupon I found for shipping on my recent Victoria's Secret splurge. Some things you just can't be cheap about! For the most part, I scour the stores looking for items I need/want for the best possible price. This includes anything from household products and groceries to clothing and shoes. If the price isn't right I won't buy it. It doesn't matter if I have a few extra bucks burning a hole in my pocket, or if someone sends me gift cards to frivolously spend on indulging myself; my cheapskate radar is always on.
Evidence of my recent cheapness can be found in my closet. Let's take a look, shall we?
A shopping trip right before Christmas uncovered these cute Union Bay pants at Khols: $8The New Year's Day shopping trip rewarded me with this adorable black sweater at Macy's: $12.90
I tell you I really am the Queen of Cheap*! Just look at my slippers if you don't believe me.
My poor comfy, warm bootie slippers are dying a slow painful death. But I've remedied that! Packing tape to the rescue!! If I could have found my duct tape I would have certainly used it, but alas the old standby was available.
Why do I stoop to such levels of cheapness? I'll tell you. Replacement of my $20 purchase two years ago of my favorite comfy, warm bootie slippers can only be remedied if I am willing to part with $60-70 of my hard earned money.
Not happening.
*Royal tiara not included because I priced them.....and they cost too much.
Saturday, November 3
thanks for playing! don't forget your parting gifts
I have to admit when I posted that meme the other day I really didn't think many people would participate, so I'm shocked that all of you who did took the time to do it. What I'm more shocked about are some of the answers you posted. LOL Some of them seriously had me laughing my ass off, and in all honesty, rethinking some of my original answers I'd written up the day I posted the questions.
So, the moment you've all been waiting for is here. The real answers to the silly meme questions - along with a few thoughts on some of the answers you gave.
Where did we meet: Well, that depends on who you are, silly!
Take a stab at my middle name: Ann
How long have you known me (been reading my blog): Has it really been that long?
Do I smoke: You got me there.
What was your first impression of me upon meeting: I know you loved me at first sight! Go ahead, admit it.
Groove said "Uh oh, this one will be trouble..." I'm sure I've lived up to that one a time or too. Liss said "That girl is taking my time" Indeed, my friend. Indeed!
Color of my eyes: Blue - very blue. Not even close to being hazel like many of you said.
Do I have any siblings: Negatory
Unless you count my li'l sis!
What's one of my favorite things to do: Play video games with the little man.
Although I definitely love eating chocolate as kilax mentioned, I try to steer clear of that one too often for fear of adding those nasty 40 lbs. I've shed. My li'l sis knows me well in that I love talking on the phone. And Groove's not only heard me talk about my love of driving fast, he's witnessed it even though he'll tell you I resemble Driving Miss Daisy when compared to him.
Do you remember one of the first things I said to you: Really? I guess your memory is better than mine.
What's my favorite type of music: Since I'm not even sure what my favorite type is, I'll just say "Yep, you guessed it!" I seriously don't have a favorite type of music and will listen to everything from classic rock, rock, angsty rebel pop/rock, alternative, and 80's as you all said. Motherbumper, I've got no idea what zydeco is, so I'm gonna have to say no to that one. And my biggest not even if you paid me would be rap.
What is the best feature about me: Hehe... you meant to say my eyes, didn't you!?
That was my answer the other day fully expecting to get the cleavage and tongue comments because of my profile pic. ;)
Am I shy or outgoing: No wallflowers in this garden.
You ALL obviously know me very well on this question.
Am I a rebel or do I follow the rules: Depends on the game.
Funny you all think I'm a big, bad, goagainstthegrain kind of gal!
What's your favorite memory of me: Awww, really? That's my favorite memory of you too!
Groove, you shhh!!!
Any special talents: I bet YOU can't tie a cherry stem with your tongue, now can you!?
OMG! This one totally floored me. How in the hell did do many of you know this one!?! And, Bill, sad but true, not only can I not burp the alphabet, I can't burp on command. At all. Not even if someone offered me a million bucks to do it.
Would you consider me a friend: You like me! You really like me!
Although I don't really know most of you all that well, I think of you all as friends by default. Except you, Groove. You're full of shit and not a friend at all. Just pure evil. :P
How many children do I have: One super little man
If there was one good nickname for me, what would it be: Really? That's a new one for me.
Hilly's hotsy totsy had me rolling. So did Liss' LookyLoooooo and Groove's Jill - but both of them are IRL jokes.
If you and I were stranded on a desert island, what is one thing that I would bring: You know me so well!
Well thanks for playing along with me on this one! It's been fun!!
So, the moment you've all been waiting for is here. The real answers to the silly meme questions - along with a few thoughts on some of the answers you gave.
Where did we meet: Well, that depends on who you are, silly!
Take a stab at my middle name: Ann
How long have you known me (been reading my blog): Has it really been that long?
Do I smoke: You got me there.
What was your first impression of me upon meeting: I know you loved me at first sight! Go ahead, admit it.
Groove said "Uh oh, this one will be trouble..." I'm sure I've lived up to that one a time or too. Liss said "That girl is taking my time" Indeed, my friend. Indeed!
Color of my eyes: Blue - very blue. Not even close to being hazel like many of you said.
Do I have any siblings: Negatory
Unless you count my li'l sis!
What's one of my favorite things to do: Play video games with the little man.
Although I definitely love eating chocolate as kilax mentioned, I try to steer clear of that one too often for fear of adding those nasty 40 lbs. I've shed. My li'l sis knows me well in that I love talking on the phone. And Groove's not only heard me talk about my love of driving fast, he's witnessed it even though he'll tell you I resemble Driving Miss Daisy when compared to him.
Do you remember one of the first things I said to you: Really? I guess your memory is better than mine.
What's my favorite type of music: Since I'm not even sure what my favorite type is, I'll just say "Yep, you guessed it!" I seriously don't have a favorite type of music and will listen to everything from classic rock, rock, angsty rebel pop/rock, alternative, and 80's as you all said. Motherbumper, I've got no idea what zydeco is, so I'm gonna have to say no to that one. And my biggest not even if you paid me would be rap.
What is the best feature about me: Hehe... you meant to say my eyes, didn't you!?
That was my answer the other day fully expecting to get the cleavage and tongue comments because of my profile pic. ;)
Am I shy or outgoing: No wallflowers in this garden.
You ALL obviously know me very well on this question.
Am I a rebel or do I follow the rules: Depends on the game.
Funny you all think I'm a big, bad, goagainstthegrain kind of gal!
What's your favorite memory of me: Awww, really? That's my favorite memory of you too!
Groove, you shhh!!!
Any special talents: I bet YOU can't tie a cherry stem with your tongue, now can you!?
OMG! This one totally floored me. How in the hell did do many of you know this one!?! And, Bill, sad but true, not only can I not burp the alphabet, I can't burp on command. At all. Not even if someone offered me a million bucks to do it.
Would you consider me a friend: You like me! You really like me!
Although I don't really know most of you all that well, I think of you all as friends by default. Except you, Groove. You're full of shit and not a friend at all. Just pure evil. :P
How many children do I have: One super little man
If there was one good nickname for me, what would it be: Really? That's a new one for me.
Hilly's hotsy totsy had me rolling. So did Liss' LookyLoooooo and Groove's Jill - but both of them are IRL jokes.
If you and I were stranded on a desert island, what is one thing that I would bring: You know me so well!
Well thanks for playing along with me on this one! It's been fun!!
Wednesday, July 25
music mania
I spent a bit of time this weekend stocking up on some new music, updating my iPod, and ripping a few CDs. Picking out some new tunes was (obviously) the best part. Music is such a big part of my life. It takes top billing over teevee and movies. And most of the songs I listen to somehow intertwine themselves in my life in interesting little ways.
Have you ever thought about your life put to music? What would your soundtrack sound like? Just for fun I thought I'd go through some of my current and old faves and put together a little soundtrack of my life as it is right now. Enjoy!
Have you ever thought about your life put to music? What would your soundtrack sound like? Just for fun I thought I'd go through some of my current and old faves and put together a little soundtrack of my life as it is right now. Enjoy!
Wednesday, April 25
anyone got a step ladder?
While catching up on my blog surfing I came across a post from L.A. Daddy about a "height predictor" he found at an online parenting site. Of course being the total dork that I am, I filled in all the required fields and clicked the predict button. 
Your boy will likely be 6 feet, 4 inches at age 18.
Holy kraut!
I'd always suspected eventually I'd be looking up at my son but never thought I'd need a crane to do so. Makes sense if you look at my side of the height gene. There's some pretty tall people in my lineage. Not on his father's side so much though. Yeah, his father's half-brother (same mother, different father) is freakishly tall compared to the rest of the family, so maybe one of those freaky genes carried through.
Only time will tell. In the meantime, guess I'd better take him more seriously when he says he wants to be a professional basketball player.
Friday, April 13
five questions: the interview for me and you
Ok, I know I already posted once today, but that was before I saw Snackie's pseudo meme. Unlike the traditional meme, the following 5 questions came straight from Snackie. And since she asked me questions directly related to today, I didn't want to wait until tomorrow to post. So here you have it. After you read the questions and answers, read the instructions so you can play along too. You know you want to!
1. Friday the 13th....friend, foe or just a bunch of hooey?
Definitely friend. Oddly enough the number 13 happens to be my lucky number and when it falls on a Friday it’s usually even luckier. Since today is one of those days, I’ve gotten a call for an interview with yet another state agency on the 23rd, and a call for a follow-up 2nd interview on Tuesday with an agency I interviewed with on the 4th. I count this as a lucky day! What would be really lucky is if I get a job offer call from my interview two days ago.
UPDATE: Thanks to the trying to be nice man at the post office, I was foiled at getting the number 13 from the "take a number" wheel and was stuck with number 12. Subsequently, I came home, and there was NO call with a job offer. Ugh!
2. Who is your all-time favorite cartoon character?
Now this is a hard one. I honestly have never been too much of a cartoon fan. At least not in the way of buying cartoon memorabilia, or anything. If I had to pick one character I can most relate to it’d be Taz – whirling from here to there, cranky then happy then cranky again. Yeah, that pretty much sums me up!
3. Do you believe in love at first sight or is that just poppycock?
Definitely poppycock if you’re asking about romantic love. The only “love at first sight” I’ve ever experienced was with my son. I seriously never knew I could love anyone so much, without reservation. Of course now at his ripe old age of six and a half (had to put that extra half in there since he’s always reminding me of it when I say he’s six), there’s definitely been times I haven’t liked him very much, or been pissed as hell at something he’s done, or not done, but my love for him never changes.
4. Are you more of "a saucy evil pirate wench" or a "fair maiden in a tower"? Why?
What do you think? Hehe! Certainly a very “saucy evil pirate wench”, of course!! I’ve no time to be a “fair maiden” – in a tower, or elsewhere. I’ve always been a very opinionated, independent girl. So much, in fact, it sometimes drives people away. Being an only child, rapidly approaching 40 (in 6 days), female, a single parent, and hanging around a bunch of evil, bad influences makes me the best “saucy evil pirate wench” I can be. Order up!
5. And finally an easy one....Miracle Whip or Mayonnaise?
An easy one? Who says this is an easy one?? It depends on what the Miracle Whip or Mayo is being used for. Salads require Miracle Whip Light, but sandwiches must have Light Mayo or I won’t touch them.
Here are the instructions to continue:
1. Leave me a comment saying, "Interview me, you saucy evil pirate wench!"
2. I will respond by emailing you five questions. I get to pick the questions. (You must have an email address on file in your profile for me to send the questions to.)
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.
1. Friday the 13th....friend, foe or just a bunch of hooey?
Definitely friend. Oddly enough the number 13 happens to be my lucky number and when it falls on a Friday it’s usually even luckier. Since today is one of those days, I’ve gotten a call for an interview with yet another state agency on the 23rd, and a call for a follow-up 2nd interview on Tuesday with an agency I interviewed with on the 4th. I count this as a lucky day! What would be really lucky is if I get a job offer call from my interview two days ago.
UPDATE: Thanks to the trying to be nice man at the post office, I was foiled at getting the number 13 from the "take a number" wheel and was stuck with number 12. Subsequently, I came home, and there was NO call with a job offer. Ugh!
2. Who is your all-time favorite cartoon character?
Now this is a hard one. I honestly have never been too much of a cartoon fan. At least not in the way of buying cartoon memorabilia, or anything. If I had to pick one character I can most relate to it’d be Taz – whirling from here to there, cranky then happy then cranky again. Yeah, that pretty much sums me up!
3. Do you believe in love at first sight or is that just poppycock?
Definitely poppycock if you’re asking about romantic love. The only “love at first sight” I’ve ever experienced was with my son. I seriously never knew I could love anyone so much, without reservation. Of course now at his ripe old age of six and a half (had to put that extra half in there since he’s always reminding me of it when I say he’s six), there’s definitely been times I haven’t liked him very much, or been pissed as hell at something he’s done, or not done, but my love for him never changes.
4. Are you more of "a saucy evil pirate wench" or a "fair maiden in a tower"? Why?
What do you think? Hehe! Certainly a very “saucy evil pirate wench”, of course!! I’ve no time to be a “fair maiden” – in a tower, or elsewhere. I’ve always been a very opinionated, independent girl. So much, in fact, it sometimes drives people away. Being an only child, rapidly approaching 40 (in 6 days), female, a single parent, and hanging around a bunch of evil, bad influences makes me the best “saucy evil pirate wench” I can be. Order up!
5. And finally an easy one....Miracle Whip or Mayonnaise?
An easy one? Who says this is an easy one?? It depends on what the Miracle Whip or Mayo is being used for. Salads require Miracle Whip Light, but sandwiches must have Light Mayo or I won’t touch them.
Here are the instructions to continue:
1. Leave me a comment saying, "Interview me, you saucy evil pirate wench!"
2. I will respond by emailing you five questions. I get to pick the questions. (You must have an email address on file in your profile for me to send the questions to.)
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.
Thursday, March 22
Tagged by Marni
So, I've been tagged by Marni on a songs meme. I can't pass up the music ones, so here's the deal. I'm going to list the seven songs I'm into right now then tag seven other people and see what they've got to say for themselves.
And my top seven for today are...
Now I'm tagging:
And my top seven for today are...
- Tomorrow - Avril Lavigne
- Streetcorner Symphony - Rob Thomas
- The Reason - Hoobastank
- Suddenly I See - KT Tunstall
- Waiting on the World to Change - John Mayer
- All the Same - Sick Puppies
- It Don't Matter to the Sun - Rosie Thomas
Now I'm tagging:
Sunday, March 11
a little fun
Marni over at It's a Pug's Life posted this fun little diddy and I couldn't help running one for myself. Mine is quite similar to hers. If you do one, let me know. I'd love to check it out.
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