Another lovely meme! They are so good for useless posts. This one I picked up from El Capitan.
Do you remember your first favorite song? If so, what was it? It is difficult to remember that far back. But, I would guess that it was either Rhinestone Cowboy or The Most Beautiful Girl.
What do you refuse to eat? Raw meat is the big one every since I took Microbiology 101.
Have you ever injected any kind of drug before? Um, no. I'm not the kind of girl who takes unnecessary risks.
Do amusement park rides make you sick? No, but to be honest, I haven't been on an amusement park ride since 1988.
Who is your favorite Star Wars character? As a chick, I have to say Leia. She's the only female character a female my age can identify with. But, if you want to piss off a geek, answer this question "Jar-Jar."
What kind of cheese do you put on your sandwiches? I like baby swiss, but mostly it is cheddar or slices of American.
What was the first thing you ever learned how to cook? Kraft macaroni and cheese. And hot dogs.
Did you ever collect beanie babies? No, missed that boat.
When was the last time you got a haircut? A month ago.
Have you ever been to a bachelor/bachelorette party? Threw one. Total waste of time.
Where are you most ticklish on your body? Back of my knee.
Have you ever bailed anyone out of jail? Technically, no.
What's the last board game you played? Wow. I don't recall. It was probably Public Assistance.
Do you still own any VHS tapes? Yes. I really need to have a garage sale.
Do you shop at JC Penney's ever? Yes. I don't love it, but I do it.
If there was a real Jurassic Park, would you visit it? No. Those velociraptors scare the crap out of me! I'm also unlikely to jump out of a plane or swim with sharks.
Do you ever read the newspaper? No. C'mon! Newspapers are dead, man. The news is old before the paper is folded at the press.
Do you eat your mac & cheese with a fork or a spoon? Fork.
Is there any medicine/pill you take everyday? Yes. Thyroid med and vitamin.
How many 20 dollar bills do you have on you right now? None. Broke one this morning though.
Would you do meth if it was legalized? NO! For heaven's sake, who wrote these questions?
Do you think Obama will be assassinated? Actually, yes. But I believe it will happen on foreign soil and I believe an extremist Muslim will be the one to do it. I also believe it will be the act that reinvigorates the Left's anger over Terrorism.
Have you ever made out with someone and then never saw them again? Made out, no. But I kissed a guy and never saw him again.
Do you drink egg nog? Rarely. Like, once every 5 years or so.
What are you wearing? Slate trousers, blue v-neck sweater, diamonds.
Okay. I'm tired of the media being in the tank for Obama, tired of hearing how he's "The One", the second coming, the kit and the caboodle, and a burrito as big as your head.
Instead, I propose a new meme, all thought up and delivered by me. Here goes. All you have to do is consider the characters in the following tv shows, musicals, movies, etc. and identify which character is most like you.
1. Grease: Marty Maraschino 2. The Smufs: It's a toss-up between Handy Smurf and Azrael 3. Friends: Monica Geller 4. Oklahoma: Ado Annie 5. ER: Lucy Knight - the Kellie Martin character 6. Harry Potter: Hello! Hermione Granger 7. Charlie Brown: Marcie 8. Happy Days: Joanie 9. Cheers: Rebecca 10. The Incredibles: Elastigirl 11. A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum: Erronious 12: How to Marry a Millionaire: Schatze Page 13. SpongeBob SquarePants: Squidward Tentacles 14. NCIS: Kate Todd 15. The Brady Bunch: Marcia 16. Charlie's Angels: Kelly Garrett 17. Dallas: Pamela 18. A-Team: Faceman 19. Designing Women: Allison Sugarbaker 20. Ally McBeal: Georgia 21. Charmed: Piper 22. NYPD Blue: Connie 23. Seinfeld: Elaine 24. Spin City: Stacey 25. Any Indiana Jones Movie: Willie Scott 26. Any Star Wars Movie: Yoda 27. Alice in Wonderland: White Rabbit
1. My uncle once: laughed when I got him with my SuperSoaker.
2. Never in my life: have I bungee jumped.
3. When I was five: I had three boyfriends - J.D., J.T., and Kit. And they all loved me.
4. High school was: a lot of work, but a lot of fun.
5. I will never forget: the color of the sky on 9/11/01. To this day, I call that color "September Eleven Blue."
6. Once I met: yeah, I got nuthin.
7. There's this girl I know: who pretends to be an "actuary", but I'm convinced she's really a spy.
8. Once, at a bar: my grandmother got this guy to buy me a bunch of drinks. Weird story.
9. By noon, I'm usually: exhausted.
10. Last night: I fell asleep watching The Mighty B
11. If only I had: an unlimited supply of money, I would make my family's dreams come true.
12. Next time I go to church: yeah...don't hold your breath on that one.
13. What worries me most: that I'm not a good mother.
14. When I turn my head left I see: my boss
15. When I turn my head right I see: more shit to do.
16. You know I'm lying when: you'll never know. I rarely lie, so people don't notice when I slip one past them.
17. What I miss most about the Eighties is: leg warmers.
18. If I were a character in Shakespeare I'd be: aw, come on! Pass.
19. By this time next year: I'd like to be pregnant.
20. A better name for me would be: Opinionated Bitch on Wheels
21. I have a hard time understanding: how people can be pro-choice and still want a universal healthcare system where YOU have no choice, it is all up to some petty tyrant of a bureaucrat.
22. If I ever go back to school: I will get an MBA. Or, go to culinary school. It's a toss up.
23. You know I like you if: I invite you to my home.
24. If I ever won an award, the first person I would thank would be: My husband, for putting up with me, then my parents for making sure I could think for myself.
25. Take my advice: don't repeat the talking points - REASON IT OUT ON YOUR OWN.
26. My ideal breakfast is: cheese danish
27. A song I love but do not have is: Troubadour by George Strait.
28. If you visit my hometown, I suggest you: get gas before leaving the highway, don't travel without water, and don't speed.
29. Why won't people: quit labeling me? I'm not a Republican. I'm not. I'm a Conservative. If anybody is going to label me, can it please be ME?
30. If you spend a night at my house: be prepared to eat breakfast. We feed our guests. A lot.
31. I'd stop my wedding so: I could tell people to stop whispering in the back.
32. The world could do without: hypocritical greenies
33. I'd rather lick the belly of a cockroach than: vote for Obama
34. My favourite blonde(s) : would have to be Theresa
35. Paper clips are more useful than: staples. They are just a better investment since they are reusable.
36. If I do anything well it's: organize shit, manage stuff, and crunch data
37. I can't help but: be a knowitall, it was how I was raised.
38. I usually cry: when I'm supremely frustrated. And when I'm feeling unloved.
39. My advice to my child/nephew/niece: Never be afraid to say "I don't know" or admit to making a mistake. There are always things we don't know, the challenge is in finding the answers. And, you don't show weakness by admitting to making a mistake, you show intelligence by finding a way to correct the problem.
40. And by the way: despite all rumors to the contrary, I am not the real life embodiment of Cruella de Ville (but I do think she has a snappy theme song).
Only ONE word can be used in your answer and it can NOT be used twice.
1. Where is your cell phone? Purse 2. Your significant other? Working 3. Your hair? Curly 4. Your mother? Fun 5. Your father? Intelligent 6. Your favourite time of day? Evening 7. Your dream last night? Absent 8. Your favourite drink? Coke 9. Your dream goal? Chef 10. The room you’re in? Office 11. Your ex? Liar 12. Your fear? Fear 13. Where do you want to be in 6 years? Happy 14. What you are not? Liberal 15. Your Favourite meal? Breakfast 16. One of your wish list items? Diamonds 17. The last thing you did? Typed 18. Where you grew up? Farm 19. What are you wearing? Sandals 20. Your TV is? Big 21. Your pets? Imaginary 22. Your computer? Sweet 23. Your life? Satisfying 24. Your mood? Content 25. Missing someone? SpySistah 26. Your car? Clean 27. Something you’re not wearing? Puke 28. Favourite store? Online 29. Your summer? Wet 30. Your favourite colour? Pink 31. When is the last time you laughed? Morning 32. When is the last time you cried? Last night 33. Your health? Average 34. Your children? Perfect 35. Your future? Bright 36. Your beliefs? Resolute 37. Young or old? Mature 38. Your image? Mommy 39. Your appearance? Scattered 40. Would you live your life over again knowing what you know? Yes
1. Look up 15 of your favorite movies on IMDB. 2. Post a quote from each movie for your readership to identify. 3. As readers correctly identify the quotes’ origins in the comments, strike out the quotes and name the commenter who answered correctly. 4. If the commenter also identifies the name of the speaker (the character or the actor), he or she gets bonus points in the form of a link to his or her site. Simple enough?
Got it? Good. Let's do this thing.
1. Honest to goodness it's the absolute ultimate!
Update: SpySistah correctly identified this line as being spoken by Sandra Dee as Gidget in Gidget.
2. Great balls of fire. Don't bother me anymore, and don't call me sugar.
Update: Anonymous correctly identified this line from Gone With the Wind. Scarlett said it.
3. I don't open beer bottles with my toes, I don't sit around and count what's left of my teeth, hey, I don't even enjoy a good tractor pull.
Update: Amelie correctly identified this line from the Cutting Edge as being spoken by Kate Mosely (Moira Kelly's character).
4. Frankly, I'd rather have a job wiping Saddam Hussein's arse.
Update: Amelie correctly identified this line from Bridget Jones' Diary as being spoken by Bridget (Renee Zellweger).
5. I am no longer astonished at you knowing only *six* accomplished women, Mr Darcy, I rather wonder at your knowing *any*.
Update: El Capitan correctly guessed that this was said by Miss Elizabeth Bennett in Pride and Prejudice.
6. Flack had ingenuity and the contacts, Kim; That's better than bullets sometimes.
Update: Amelie is on a roll! She correctly identifies this line as being from Cloak & Dagger. Morris said it to Kim.
7. Chuy, hi. I'm Luke Skywalker.
Update: Two Half-points on this one for El Capitan who said "Darnit.... It was that guy from 'Friends' who was in 'The Whole Nine Yards', and he said it to this guy playing Salma Hayek's brother in that film called... called... I give up..." It was Matthew Perry's character Alex in the movie Fools Rush In. However, he actually said it to the character who played her ex-boyfriend.
8. Albuquerque. See I can do it too. Snorkel.
Update: Amelie nails it again! This one is Riley Poole in National Treasure, spoken to one of the henchmen.
9. Waiter, will you serve the nuts? I mean, will you serve the guests the nuts?
Update: El Capitan correctly guessed that this was Myrna Loy as Nora Charles in The Thin Man.
10. More's the pity. Then your tailors will rule the land, and no one will make the clothes. So much for French fashion, and French politics.
Update: Amelie gets another one! This line is from The Scarlet Pimpernel, spoken by Sir Percy Blakeney.
11. I've hired you to help me start a war. It's a prestigious line of work, with a long and glorious tradition.
Update: El Capitan also correctly guessed this as being a line belonging to Wallace Shawn as Vizzini in The Princess Bride.
12. I'm setting booty traps.
Update: SpySistah correctly identified this as a line spoken by the character "Data" in Goonies.
13. Oh, yeah. Christian Demure. I've got tons of his stuff.
Update: SpySistah gets two half-points for identifying this as "John Travolta's wife in...ooh, this is killing me....that movie with C.Thomas Howell and the anonymous letters!" She is correct, Travolta's real life wife Kelly Preston spoke the line as Deborah Anne Fimple in Secret Admirer.
14. Madame, if you continue masturbating my driver, you are going to be a murderer.
Update: SpySistah correctly identified this line as being from the movie My Chauffeur. She didn't guess it, but it was spoken by the character McBride - played by Howard Hesseman.
15. We were gonna fight our way through enemy territory. Scale the highest mountain in this goddamned place. Traverse a bridge that was about to collapse. And then if we were lucky, I mean really lucky, we were gonna fight our way through two thousand extremely poisonous snakes.
Have at it! No cheating now...
This just leaves #15. Come on! It is one of my favorite movies!
It must be unofficial meme week, or something. Here's the gist: You are supposed to highlight the movies on this list that you've seen, count 'em up, and determine how much of a shut-in you are. Got this one from El Capitan, natch. Here we go...
Rocky Horror Picture Show Grease Pirates of the Caribbean Pirates of the Caribbean 2: Dead Man's Chest Boondock Saints Fight Club Starsky and Hutch Neverending Story Blazing Saddles Universal Soldier Lemony Snicket: A Series Of Unfortunate Events Along Came Polly Deep Impact King Pin Never Been Kissed Meet The Parents Meet the Fockers Eight Crazy Nights Joe Dirt King Kong (1933) King Kong (1976) King Kong (2005)
Total so far: 13
A Cinderella Story The Terminal The Lizzie McGuire Movie Passport to Paris Dumb & Dumber Dumber & Dumberer Final Destination Final Destination 2 Final Destination 3 Halloween The Ring The Ring 2 Surviving X-Mas Flubber
Total so far: 17
Harold & Kumar Go To White Castle Practical Magic Chicago Ghost Ship From Hell Hellboy Secret Window I Am Sam The Whole Nine Yards The Whole Ten Yards
Total so far: 21
The Day After Tomorrow Child’s Play Seed of Chucky Bride of Chucky Ten Things I Hate About You Just Married Gothika Nightmare on Elm Street Sixteen Candles Remember the Titans Coach Carter The Grudge The Grudge 2 The Mask Son Of The Mask
Total so far: 27
Bad Boys Bad Boys 2 Joy Ride Lucky Number Slevin Ocean’s Eleven Ocean’s Twelve Bourne Identity Bourne Supremacy Lone Star Bedazzled Predator Predator II The Fog Ice Age Ice Age 2: The Meltdown Curious George
Total so far: 36
Independence Day Cujo A Bronx Tale Darkness Falls Christine ET Children of the Corn My Boss’s Daughter Maid in Manhattan War of the Worlds (1953) War of the Worlds (2005) Rush Hour Rush Hour 2
Total so far: 42
Best Bet How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days She’s All That Calendar Girls Sideways Mars Attacks! Event Horizon Ever After The Wizard of Oz Forrest Gump Big Trouble in Little China The Terminator The Terminator 2 The Terminator 3
Total so far: 52
X-Men X-2 X-3 Spider-Man Spider-Man 2 Sky High Jeepers Creepers Jeepers Creepers 2 Catch Me If You Can The Little Mermaid Freaky Friday Reign of Fire The Skulls Cruel Intentions Cruel Intentions 2 The Hot Chick Shrek Shrek 2 Shrek 3
Total so far: 63
Swimfan Miracle on 34th Street Old School The Notebook K-PAX Krippendorf’s Tribe A Walk to Remember Ice Castles Boogeyman The 40-Year-Old Virgin
Total so far: 70
Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers Lord of the Rings: Return Of the King Raiders of the Lost Ark Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
Total so far: 76
Baseketball Hostel Waiting for Guffman House of 1000 Corpses Devil’s Rejects Elf Highlander Mothman Prophecies American History X Three
Total so far: 77
The Jacket Kung Fu Hustle Shaolin Soccer Night Watch Monsters, Inc. Titanic Monty Python and the Holy Grail Shaun Of the Dead Willard
Total so far: 79
High Tension Club Dread Hulk Dawn Of the Dead Hook Chronicles Of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe 28 days later Orgazmo Phantasm Waterworld
Total so far: 80
Kill Bill, Volume 1 Kill Bill, Volume 2 Mortal Kombat Wolf Creek Kingdom of Heaven The Hills Have Eyes I Spit on Your Grave, AKA The Day of the Woman The Last House on the Left Re-Animator Army of Darkness
Total so far: 80
Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith Ewoks: Caravan Of Courage, AKA The Ewok Adventure Ewoks: The Battle For Endor
Total so far: 85
The Matrix The Matrix Reloaded The Matrix Revolutions Animatrix Evil Dead Evil Dead 2 Team America: World Police Red Dragon Silence of the Lambs Hannibal
Hurray! Another meme! This one came from the swashbuckling El Capitan of the Baboon Pirates. A shipful of nautical primates...sounds...messy. Anyway, on with the show:
The "I've Come to Realize" Meme:
1. I have come to realize that my butt: is like a black hole. It only expands - no matter how much I work out. The best I can hope for is a pair of jeans that make it look smaller. Like wallpapering the Grand Canyon, but whatever...
2. I have come to realize that when I talk: I am very emphatic and passionate, sometimes to my detriment.
3. I have come to realize that if I love someone: I am able to forgive a great many things, that I find personal calm in that relationship, and that it is a valuable jewel that I treasure.
4. I have come to realize that I need: more sleep than I really get, and a multitude of projects to occupy my busy brain. Or I'm not really happy.
5. I have come to realize that I lost: my mind and my memory the moment I became a mother.
6. I have come to realize that I hate it when: the phone rings.
7. I have come to realize that if I'm drunk: I make inappropriate observations and compliments such as "you have such a cute little nose!" Seriously. Where does that come from?
8. I have come to realize that marriage: is a sublime state for me - my natural element. Some people are natural atheletes, I'm a natural wife. I enjoy the unspoken conversations, the reading of each other's minds, and the joy we find in each other and our child. Of course, this doesn't mean that I take it for granted that I'm married to a Prince or that I slack off. I appreciate him and our life together behind measure.
9. I have come to realize that work: makes me happy and it fulfills in me that need to accomplish something. I am aware of my workaholic tendencies, but prefer to see them as the by-product of a perfectionist state of being. I am never satisfied with my own performance.
10. I have come to realize that I will always be: a bitch. Frankly, I am far too opinionated to not rub a lot of people the wrong way. Screw 'em. I am who I am.
11. I have come to realize that I like: soft things. Baby feet, cashmere, silk, kittens...
12. I have come to realize that the last time I cried was: stress related and usually a signal that I need more sleep and more time with Bunny Boop. I worry that I'm not a good mommy.
13. I have come to realize that my cell phone is: something I'd really rather live without. But then, when would I find the time to talk to Christina?
14. I have come to realize that when I wake up in the morning: I am an ugly beast. Nobody wants to see that. Hair like the Bride of Frankenstein, breath that would kill a dragon, and crusty eyes...not pretty. Not pretty at all...
15. I have come to realize that before I go to sleep at night: I like to peek in on Bunny and kiss Prince Charming, even though they are both asleep. Knowing they are quiet gives me peace.
16. I have come to realize that right now I am thinking about: lunch, lunch time errands, and a bajillion other things like upcoming birthdays and such.
17. I have come to realize that babies: really are miracles and that I'd like another one. A child makes you see the best in the world and in yourself. I look at a baby and I feel...soft and warm.
18. I have come to realize that today I will: be going home early due to the weather.
19. I have come to realize that tonight I will: be working on another project, right after I work out and make supper and feed and bathe the child.
20. I have come to realize that tomorrow I will: do it all over again.
21. I have come to realize that I really want to: have another baby and get my MBA.
22. I have come to realize that working out: is a necessary evil and is acceptable if I consider it "Me Time."
23. I have come to realize that friends: are the grease that makes life livable. They are the release valve. I have some excellent friends and I am thankful for the role they play in keeping me sane.
24. I have come to realize that, the person who might repost this is: forget it, I am clueless.
Imagine you are a rock star, touring the world with your own band, groupies neck deep...
Now, you have some decisions to make. Like...the name of your band, the name of your album, and the cover art for said album. Lucky for you there is this meme to answer this deep questions for you.
Follow these directions to the letter. It’s fun and requires no thought at all. Go to:
The gist behind this meme appears to be some sort of inquiry into privilege. It requires me to point out the original source based on copyright - that is below. The items that apply to me have been bolded.
Legal Crappola: Premise: bold each of the statements that applies. Original source: The list is based on an exercise developed by Will Barratt, Meagan Cahill, Angie Carlen, Minnette Huck, Drew Lurker, Stacy Ploskonka at Illinois State University. The exercise developers ask that if you participate in this blog game, you acknowledge their copyright.
Father went to college Father finished college Mother went to college Mother finished college Have any relative who is an attorney, physician, or professor - I have a cousin who is a professor. Were the same or higher class than your high school teachers Had more than 50 books in your childhood home - a whole family of book lovers, book hoarders, even. Had more than 500 books in your childhood home Were read children's books by a parent - this is the best way to read a story - out loud. Had lessons of any kind before you turned 18 - ballet Had more than two kinds of lessons before you turned 18 - and tap, violin, baton, cheerleading... The people in the media who dress and talk like me are portrayed positively - I don't see a lot of people like me on tv, with the possible exception of the ladies on Cashmere Mafia, and they are only similar. Had a credit card with your name on it before you turned 18 - I had a checking account at the age of 12, I think, could have been 14, and it was a great way to learn about money. I had a credit card when I was 17, I think, and 2 at 18. Your parents (or a trust) paid for the majority of your college costs - My education was paid for in part by a sort of trust and also in part by my hard work. I worked on the family farm every summer from the time I was 5 (making beds) until I was done with college. Your parents (or a trust) paid for all of your college costs - I'm going to count this one because although I worked for it, I did graduate without any debt (no school loans, etc) Went to a private high school - Oh, please! I'm a public school kid. Went to summer camp - not even close, unless there is a camp called "Wheat Harvest - Truck Driving and Tractor Work for Fun" Had a private tutor before you turned 18 (I never needed a steenking tutor, though I did volunteer as a tutor for the football team in college.) Family vacations involved staying at hotels - my mom usually went on vacation without us. As a child of divorce, my vacations were usually spent with my dad on the farm. Though I did travel to Germany, Hawaii, Cancun, and Peurto Vallarta with my family on vacation Your clothing was all bought new before you turned 18 - I had plenty of hand-me-downs Your parents bought you a car that was not a hand-me-down from them - Wrong - I bought my first car - but my mom bought the second one... There was original art in your house when you were a child Had a phone in your room before you turned 18 - To preserve my step-father's sanity... You and your family lived in a single family house Your parent(s) owned their own house or apartment before you left home You had your own room as a child Participated in an SAT/ACT prep course - I didn't take a course, but I did take the PSAT... Had your own TV in your room in High School Owned a mutual fund or IRA in High School or College Flew anywhere on a commercial airline before you turned 16 - 16? 16? My dad had his pilot's license - I was flying when I was in diapers and flying as an unaccompanied minor (with the little SpySistah) at the age of 8 at least. Went on a cruise with your family Went on more than one cruise with your family Your parents took you to museums and art galleries as you grew up - Lot of museums... You were unaware of how much heating bills were for your family
There you go. From looking at that I probably qualify as a spoiled brat...
What are you reading right now? Currently I am slowly re-reading HP7 so as to absorb every lovely word.
What magazines do you have in your bathroom right now? None. I'm not big on magazines, actually.
What's the worst thing you were ever forced to read?How about a top 10 list? The very worst has to be The Grapes of Wrath - an entire chapter devoted to a turtle crossing the road? Gimme a break! But, I also hated Lord of the Flies.
What's the one book you always recommend to just about everyone? Harry Potter.
Admit it, the librarians at your library know you on a first name basis, don't they? No, actually. I am a book buyer and a book hoarder. I don't like to share or lend books either.
Is there a book you absolutely love, but for some reason, people never think it sounds interesting, or maybe they read it and don't like it at all? There is a book that I tell people to read when they go all liberal anti-gun on me. That is John Ross's Unintended Consequences. If you haven't read it, you should. It starts slow, but picks up fast, and you will not be sorry you read it. If you can get through the first 100 pages or so, you are going to love this book. That reminds me that my husband's copy is still on loan. Oh- by the way - you may have to go to a gun show or do a serious online search to find it. For some reason there is a sort of...publishing taboo... or embargo on the book.
Do you read books while you eat? While you bathe? While you watch movies or TV? While you listen to music? While you're on the computer? While you're having sex? While you're driving? 1. Yes - breakfast. 2. only rarely - when I'm taking a bubble bath. 3. Nope. 4. Nope. 5. Nope. 6. Are you kidding? 7. Nope.
When you were little, did other children tease you about your readinghabits? I don't think so...
What's the last thing you stayed up half the night reading because it was so good you couldn't put it down? HP7
What book have you stayed up all night NOT reading (because it disturbed you in some way)? I don't read books like that.
Has a book ever entered your dreams? Yes! Harry Potter, of course. But also, the Stephanie Plum novels.
What book/ series would you like to write an ending too? Or rewrite? I'm not strictly talking about fanfic, just this: given the opportunity, which stories would you like to work on? I'd like to try my hand at adapting a HP book to a screenplay, does that count?
Best book to movie transition? And as a corollary, what books should NEVER be a movie? Not quite sure how to answer this one. The first HP was a seamless transition, it was so true to the text. I can't think of anything immediately that shouldn't be a movie unless it is Animal Farm.
Do you prefer one-off novels or character-driven series books? What's your favorite book series? I have been reading a lot of character-driven stuff lately. Favorites? Too hard! I like: the Blackbird Sister novels by Nancy Martin the Stephanie Plum novels by Janet Evanovich the Bubbles novels by Sarah Strohmeyer the Goldie Schulz Caterer novels by Diane Mott Davidson the Debutant Dropout stories by Susan McBride the wedding planner mysteries by Deborah Donnelly the Crime of Fashion mysteries by Ellen Byerrum
Which book character do you see yourself as most like? How about when you were a kid? When I was a kid I thought I'd grow up to be Nancy Drew. Now that I'm an adult, I see my childhood as being like Hermione Granger. I haven't seen a contemporary character a lot like me.
Ever NOT want to finish a book because you were desperately afraid that the author was going to take it somewhere you didn't like? Ever fling a book at the wall because that happened? I came pretty close on HP7.
1. Are you named after anyone? Yes. When my father was in college, there was a woman in the female version of ROTC whom he admired. He always liked her name and I got it because of that.
2. When was the last time you cried? I am having a hard time remembering. I think it was a few weeks ago when the "bad mother!" stuff started to wear on me.
3. Do you like your handwriting? Yes, actually I do.
4. What is your favorite lunchmeat? Roast Beast. Mmmm.
5. Do you have kids? One. A little princess I call Bunny Boop.
6. If you were someone else, would you be friends with you? I like to think so. But then, I'm not sure I'd like someone as opinionated as me!
7. Do you use sarcasm a lot? I used to use it more. I'm out of the habit.
8. Do you still have your tonsils? Yes. The only organ I'm missing is my gall bladder.
9. Would you bungee jump? Not in a million years.
10. Do you untie your shoes when you take them off? Not my sandals...
11. Do you think you are strong? Emotionally? Yes. Physically? Only on adrenaline.
12. What is your favorite ice cream? Gold Medal Ribbon from Baskin Robbins, but it has been years. In the meantime, I really like Haagen Daz Strawberry sorbet. I don't feel as guilty afterwards.
13. What is the first thing you notice about people? The smile.
14. Red or Pink? Pink. Gotta be pink.
15. Least favorite thing about yourself? My thighs.
16. Who do you miss the most? My sister.
17. What color pants and shoes are you wearing? I'm wearing black sandals and cream chino-colored shorts.
18. What is the last thing you ate? a bag of m&m's, which I sort by color before eating. I eat the red and browns first, then the orange, then the blue, yellow, and finally the green. Look, I can't go into the details, but sometimes I'm a bit of a freak.
19. What are you listening to right now? The air conditioning and a conference call.
20. If you were a crayon, what color would you be? Pink.
21. Favorite smells? My husband's sweat, Coco by Chanel, fresh-baked apple crisp.
22. Who is the last person you spoke to on the phone? a client.
23. Favorite sports to watch? On television - college football. In person? High school basketball.
24. Hair color? Brown
25. Eye color? Brown - like caramel.
26. Do you wear contacts? Nope. Glasses.
27. Favorite Food? Wow. That's a tough question. I guess it would be Crab Legs at Fish Tales.
28. Scary movies or Happy Endings? Happy Endings.
29. Last movie you watched? The Holiday
30. What color shirt are you wearing? Black baby tee by DKNY
31. Summer or Winter? I prefer Fall, where I can have snow and Indian Summer.
32. Hugs or Kisses? Kisses.
33. Favorite Dessert? Too hard! But, cheesecake is one of my favorites.
34. What book are you reading now? Ten Big Ones by Janet Evanovich
35. What is on your mouse pad? Nothing. It is all black.
36. What did you watch on TV last night? The Starter Wife.
37. Favorite sounds? My baby snoring, or talking, or playing.
38. Rolling Stones or Beatles? Blech to both.
39. What is the farthest you have been from home? Hawaii and Germany.
40. Do you have a special talent? We aren't close enough friends for me to tell you about some things.
In this little exercise, I'm supposed to choose 10 favorite movies, look them up in IMDB, and post the 5 plot key words so that you can try to guess which movies they are. Here goes nothing.
1. Limo / Chauffeur / Rich Girl / Independent Film
2. Girl Next Door / Love Letter / Independent Film
3. Novel / Costume Party / Character Name in Title / Title Spoken by Character / Independent Film
4. Male Female Relationship / England / Britain / Adultery / Book Publishing
5. Arranged Marriage / Loss of Loved One / Cliff / Storyteller / Old Man
10. Switchblade / Child Driving Car / Author / Brother / Military Official
I wouldn't say that they are my absolute favorites, but they rank up there.
Put your guesses in the comments.
Update: Christina thinks this is too hard and has modified the rules. To play along, I have done the same. The following list is of the same 10 movies. However, this time the clues are either names of characters or actors. Have at it!
1. Deborah, Battle, Howard, Witherspoon, Bone
2. Toni, Deborah Ann, C. Thomas, Lou, Roger
3. Jake, Desmond, Karen, Sid, Rodrigo
4. Renee, Gemma, Perpetua, Mark, Daniel
5. Buttercup, Cary, Max, Andre, Inigo
6. Colin, Elizabeth, Crispin, Lydia, Lady Catherine
INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Put your music player on shuffle. 2. Press forward for each question. 3. Use the song title as the answer to the question even if it doesn’t make sense. NO CHEATING
How do you feel today? Should've Been a Cowboy - Toby Keith What’s your outlook on life? The Hustle - Van McCoy doot, doot, doot, do doo do doot do doo What does your family think of you? You Can't Give Up On Love - Alan Jackson What do your friends think of you? I'm Just Talkin' About Tonight - Toby Keith What do strangers think of you? Step That Step - Sawyer Brown What do your exes think of you? Achy Breaky Heart - Billy Ray Cyrus (I didn't realize this was on my ipod) How’s your love life? One Voice - Billy Gilman How will your love life be in the future? Third Rock from the Sun - Joe Diffie Will you get married? Get the Party Started - Pink (I am married...) Are you good at school? Anymore - Travis Tritt (I was good in school...) Will you be successful? We Shall Be Free - Garth Brooks What song should they play on your birthday? Kiss Off - Violent Femmes What song should they play at your graduation? My Kind of Woman, My Kind of Man - Patty Loveless (I graduated long ago...) The Soundtrack of your life? The Dance - Garth Brooks You and your best friends are? Love of a Lifetime - Firehouse Happy times: When I think about Cheatin' - Gretchen Wilson (that doesn't fit at all) Sad times: Chains - Patty Loveless Every day: Missundaztood - Pink For tomorrow: Refried Dreams - Tim McGraw For you: Centerfold - J. Geils Band What does next year have in store for me? County Fair - Chris Ledoux What do I say when life gets too hard? Always Never the Same - George Strait What song will I dance to at my wedding? I love Rock N' Roll - Joan Jett What do you want as your career? Twice as Hard - The Black Crowes Your favorite saying? Please Do Not Go - Violent Femmes How will I die? Heartland - George Strait
[X] You own over 10 bottles of nail polish [X] You own a designer purse (several, actually) [X] You own perfume that cost over $60 [X] You had/have fake nails [X] You have more body/hair products than you can use [] Your pet is a chihuahua/Pomeranian/Yorkshire Terrier/Siamese [] You have clothes/shoes/accessories for your pet [] You have enough clothes to cover an entire refugee camp. [X] You have enough pictures to create your own wallpaper. (I have a baby and a digital camera - you do the math) [] A pink comforter, carpeting, walls or sheets. Total: 6 Do you: [] Spend more time at the mall than you do at home/work [X] Have a hair color that is not your natural color [] Have "blonde moments" at least once a day [] Buy stuff because it's awesome and then never wear it [] Constantly keep your phone at your side [] Dance around in your room when nobody else is home []Have a name for your car [] Know what celebrity is dating who and who broke up this week [] Refuse to go out in public without makeup [] Prefer to be called "princess" Total So Far: 7 DO YOU ADORE: [X] Makeup [] Glitter [X] The Color Pink [] Shopping [X] Jewelry [] Mirrors [X] Chick flicks [] Shoes [] Rainbows [] Unicorns [] Disney Movies [X] Candles [X] Flowers [] Stuffed Animals [X] Purses Total So Far: 14 DO YOU SHOP AT: [] Coach [] Forever 21 [X] Victoria's Secret [] Guess? [] Claire's [] Express [] Delias [] MAC [] Sephora []Bebe Total So Far: 15 DO YOU SAY: [X] Bitch [X]Whatever [X] Oh my gosh/god/goodness [] Hun [] Fugly [] That's hot []Dunzo [] Darling [] Psh [] Cutie [] Hottie [] Skank [] Totally [] For Sure [X] Fabulous Total So Far: 19 Do You Read: [] Cosmopolitan [] Glamour [] Marie Claire [] Elle Girl [] Teen Vogue [] People [] Us Weekly [] Star [] Self [] PerezHilton.com [] Dlisted.com [] 17online.com [] people.com [] usmagazine.com [] popsugar.com [] Pink Is The New Blog.com Total So Far: 19 Do You Love These: [X] Legally Blonde [] Elizabethtown [] Mean Girls [] Now & Then [] The Notebook [] A Walk to Remember [X] Sweet Home Alabama []Where the Heart is [] Just my luck [] John Tucker Must Die [] Centerstage [X] Bring it On [X] How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days [] Mona Lisa Smile [] My Girl Total So Far: 23 Are you Addicted to... [] LOST [] America's Next Top Model [] Project Runway [X] Desperate Housewives [] The Simple Life [] 8th & Ocean [] Sex & the City [X] Grey's Anatomy [] The O.C. [] Laguna Beach/The Hills [] Nip/Tuck [] Gilmore Girls TOTAL So Far: 25
From the Maximum Leader, 55 Questions you may never have been asked.:
1. Is your second toe longer than your first? yes
2. Do you have a favorite type of pen? yes. Actually I have several favorites. Generally they all have one thing in common and that is the ease with which the ink flows.
3. Look at your planner for March 14, what are you doing? Nothing is scheduled, as yet, but I will be working.
4. What color are your toenails usually? Red. Like a sports car.
5. What was the last thing you highlighted? cells on a spreadsheet.
6. What color are your bedroom curtains? Sage green
7. What color are the seats in your car? grey
8. Have you ever had a black and white cat? yes, a barn cat
9. What is the last thing you put a stamp on? A bill.
10. Do you know anyone who lives in Wyoming? Yes. Stepmother's good friend.
11. Why did you withdraw cash from the ATM the last time? Um, I can't remember the last time I used the ATM.
12. Who is the last baby that you held? Tyler, the neighbor. For the record, Bunny Boop is now a toddler, not a baby.
13. Do you know of any twins with rhyming names? No. Clearly some parents should be shot.
14. Do you like Cinnamon toothpaste? No, but strangely love cinnamon.
15. What kind of car were you driving 2 years ago? The same one I'm driving now: my lovely Jeep.
16. Pick one: Miami Hurricanes or Florida Gators. What in heaven's name for?
17. Last time you went to Six Flags? The Eighth grade.
18. Do you have any wallpaper in your house? No.
19. Closest thing to you that is yellow?My Burt's Bees chapstick tube.
20. Last person to give you a business card? The Brits.
21. Who is the last person you wrote a check to? A creditor, I believe.
22. Closest framed picture to you?Bunny Boop.
23. Last time you had someone cook for you? Prince Charming made me breakfast on Sunday.
24. Have you ever applied for welfare? No.
25. How many emails do you have? too many.
26. Last time you received flowers? Last year, Valentine's Day/My Wedding Anniversary
27. Do you think the sanctity of marriage is meant for only a man & woman? this question does not belong on this meme. It is the one thing that is not like all the others. I do not fall for sneaky stuff like this. So, my answer is "Bert and Ernie". Make of that what you will.
29. Do you play air guitar? Uh...no. And what happened to question #28?
30. Do you take anything in your coffee? I don't drink coffee.
32. What is your high school's rival mascot? I believe they were the Indians. What happened to #31?
33. Last person you spoke to from high school? Actual voice? Mark. Email? Dawn or Julianne, probably.
34. Last time you used hand sanitizer? Hmm. this weekend.
35. Would you like to learn to play the drums? Uh, no.
36. What color are the blinds in your living room? We don't have blinds.
37. What is in your inbox at work? Don't have one. things end up in my chair.
38. Last thing you read in the newspaper? I don't read the paper. I get my news online.
39. What was the last pageant you attended? Never had the pleasure.
40. What is the last place you bought pizza from? The Schwan Man.
41. Have you ever worn a crown? A crown, no. A tiara? Yes. As part of a costume. Very empowering.
42. What is the last thing you stapled? A report.
43. Did you ever drink Clear Pepsi? No, I'm a coca cola classic girl.
44. Are you ticklish? Yes.
45. Last time you saw fireworks? About 3 weeks ago when Prince Charming decided to blow up some stuff that we had stored in the basement.
46. Last time you had a Krispy Kreme doughnut? I can't recall.
47. Who is the last person that left you a message & you actually returned their call? My mom.
48. Last time you parked under a carport? Never.
49. Do you have a black dog? No. No pets of any kind.
50. Do you have any pickles in your fridge? Yes. Old Milwaukee dills, I believe, for the Bloody Marys that Prince Charming makes.
51. Are you an aunt or uncle? An aunt to 9 neices and nephews.
52. Who has the prettiest eyes that you know of? Is it horrible if I say mine? I think they are beautiful. but if I'm going to look into any for long, I prefer Bunny Boop's.
53. Last time you saw a semi truck? Just moments ago from my office window.
54. Do you remember Ugly Kidd Jo? yes.
55. Do you have a little black dress? Several, actually.
We haven't done a meme in a long long time. I thought this one might improve the mood around here. Picked it up from CalTechGirl (thank you, dear). Feel free to steal it and run away with it.
1. Egg nog or hot chocolate? Hmm. I prefer wassail, but will take high quality Ghirardelli Hot Chocolate on occasion. A Swiss Miss girl I am not.
2. Does Santa wrap presents or just sit them under the tree? Well, that depends on the gift. If it is Barbie's very own RV, that is not wrapped. If it is 1 karat total weight diamond stud earrings, those are wrapped. Sleds are not wrapped, dollies are. See what I mean?
3. Colored lights on tree/house or white? Ok. Call me a commie if you like, but I only like white lights. Our tree has three strands of white lights on it in fact. We actually don't put Christmas lights outside. There are three reasons for this: a) I don't want my husband getting injured in the name of holiday decorations, b) it is a ridiculous waste of power and money that is better spent keeping people warm and as presents under the tree, and c) our child is too young to appreciate it.
4. Do you hang mistletoe? No, but I do have a kissing ball, but that is hanging every day of the year.
5. When do you put your decorations up? As soon as possible after Thanksgiving. However, this is largely dependent on our travel schedule. This year stuff didn't go up until last weekend.
6. What is your favorite holiday dish (excluding dessert)? I have 3 favorites: Grandma Vella's turkey leftovers, Mom's Sweet Potatoes, and the Cornbread Corn Casserole.
7. Favorite holiday memory as a child: The year I got $100, a calculator, and a shopping basket and got to have my own shopping spree. I think I was 6-years-old. You wouldn't believe how far that money went. I bought a toilet that flushed for my Barbie. Crazy! Of course, the years I have gotten jewelry all rank pretty high too. And the year Barbie got her RV, of course.
8. When and how did you learn the truth about Santa? What "truth" do you speak of? Santa is alive and well and I know it. There is no mass conspiracy, only bitter people who end up on the "Naughty" side of the list and are running a counter campaign. Santa may enjoy the company of little people, spend too much time playing with animals and toys, and enjoy having children in his lap, but he is still very much a benevolent
9. Do you open a gift on Christmas Eve? We open all family gifts on Christmas Eve. Christmas morning is reserved for Santa's gifts.
10. How do you decorate your Christmas tree? White lights. Pink silk roses, white silk flowers, pink and gold ribbon, pearls, silver ornaments.
11. Snow! Love it or dread it? If I get to stay inside, I love it. Otherwise, winter in Wisconsin sucks.
12. Can you ice skate? Not even in my wildest dreams. But I love the movie The Cutting Edge.
13. Do you remember your favorite gift? Oh! Too hard! Nah, I take that back. My favorite gift was Bunny Boop.
14. What's the most important thing about the holidays for you? Spending time with my husband and child, making memories and starting our own traditions.
15. What is your favorite holiday dessert? This is impossible, so I'll simply say my Chocolate Cream Pie.
16. What is your favorite holiday tradition? Opening gifts on Christmas Eve, then racing down the stairs to see what Santa brought on Christmas morning. But, I am looking to start a whole bunch of new traditions now that we have Bunny.
17. What tops your tree? White Satin Bow.
18. Which do you prefer, giving or receiving? It is all about the giving. I love coming up with the perfect gift for each person.
19. What is your favorite Christmas song? A tie: Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree and Two-Step 'Round the Christmas Tree.
20. Candy canes: ICK.
21. Favorite Christmas movie? Christmas in Connecticut, It's a Wonderful Life, How the Grinch Stole Christmas.
22. What do you leave for Santa? A wicked suggestion to meet me in bed. Oh! You mean on the plate. We've never done this before, but this year I was thinking about leaving him a ribeye steak, some potatos, and a Korbel and Coke. (It is a long night and Santa needs to keep his strength up!)
It has been a long, long while since we've featured a meme here at Villains Vanquished, and I'm of a mind to do just that. I found this one at Chasing Vincenzo.
1. Flip to page 18, paragraph 4 - in the book closest to you right now, what does it say? Umm. I don't have the book with me, but I'm rereading The Baker's Boy by J.V. Jones. With any luck, the fourth paragraph of page 18 features some lovely discourse between Grift and Bodger.
2. If you stretch out your left arm as far as possible, what are you touching? Nothing. The peninsula on my desk is to the right, there is nothing on my left for 5 feet and my arms aren't that long.
3. What's the last program you watched on TV? It was an episode of NCIS on DVD that I fell asleep to last night.
4. Without looking, guess what time it is. I'm going to go with 2:35 pm.
5. Aside from the computer, what can you hear right now? Voice recording, clackety-clack of keyboards, clickety-click of mouse, printer, wind rustling the few remaining leaves on the trees outside.
6. When was the last time you were outside and what did you do? 30 minutes ago I went to get some lunch - a chicken salad sandwich - and I drove the entire way there and back with the windows down. It is a beautiful day.
7. What are you wearing? Coco by Chanel, Diamonds, my Illinois Baseball jersey, and...K-Swiss tennis shoes (among other things).
8. Did you dream last night? If you did, what about? Yes. I dreamt that I was engaged to marry my second husband - Prince Charming had been murdered. I was getting ready to marry Colin Firth - who had just dumped Kelly Ripa for me - but was having some difficulty adjusting to the idea of living in Beverly Hills. Colin decided to buy me a house in Tahoe instead. Before I was ready to move the kids, however, I went to Chicago Art Museum. Outside, in front of the big Lion statues, some sniper was taking shots at the crowd. I recognized the shooter - it was an ex-boyfriend and it freaked me out. I woke up to the sound of my baby crying. It was a nightmare! For some reason, I believed that I was the target and that it might have been connected to Prince Charming's murder. I told the Chicago PD to check the ballistics against the ongoing investigation at home.
9. When was the last time you laughed? Yesterday. It was a gigglefest with Bunny. For some reason, bouncing a ball is hysterically funny every single time it happens.
10. What's on the walls, in the room you're in right now? Cow pictures by Woody Jackson, big window through which greater downtown can be viewed, and sound-absorbent panels.
11. Have you seen anything strange lately? I saw some really weird baby poo this morning, but I doubt you want to read about that.
12. What do you think about this meme? Tastes Great, Less Filling!
13. What's the last film you saw? I watched Selena yesterday on VH-1. I have a baby. I haven't been to the theater in an ice age.
14. If you became a multimillionaire, what would you do with the money? Oh, this is a fun one. First, I'd pay off the house. Second, I'd buy some Kansas farmland. Third, I'd get started building the resort Prince Charming and I have discussed. Then, I'd quit my job and raise our children while I wrote novels from my home office.
15. Tell us something about yourself that most people don't know. I used to have a crush on Ricky Shroeder. Which, in retrospect, goes a long way toward explaining my high school boyfriend.
16. If you could change ONE THING in this world, without regarding politics or bad guilt, what would it be? I would abolish ebonics. It is something that makes people sound ignorant and detracts from communication. People are judged, for better or worse, on how well they can communicate and this holds people back from their full potential. But then, I'd also get rid of text messaging and instant messaging because they are lazy modes of communication that can be misconstrued too easily, what with all the stupid abbreviations.
17. Do you like dancing? I love dancing - in my dressing gown and underwear, in the arms of my Prince, or even in a honky tonk.
18. George Bush? Let's see. I think the first one was a serious pussy who sold out the American gun owner. The second one is a much better leader, even if he is sometimes a bit too born again for my tastes.
19. What do you want your children's names to be, girl/boy? My daughter is named already. We have never been able to agree on a boy's name. I like Lawson, Prince Charming wants Harold. If we have another girl, her name will likely be Ainsley.
20. Would you ever consider living abroad? I've traveled enough to know that there's no place like home. So, in general, I'd have to refuse. The only country I'd consider living in would be Australia. But I'd still rather be here.
21. What do you want God to tell you, when you come to heaven? "You did all that you could. We have a special library for you right over there."
1. What time did you get up this morning? 5:00 AM 2. Diamonds or pearls? Both, but mostly diamonds. I love the sparklies. 3. What was the last film you saw at the movie house? The DaVinci Code. 4. What is your favorite TV show?Currently on? NCIS. Ever? Alias. 5. What did you have for breakfast? Cherry PopTart and milk. 6. What is your middle name? Dawn. 7. What is your favorite cuisine? American - Steak & Potato 8. What foods do you dislike? Anchovies (hairy fish? come on!), Liver, Brussel Sprouts, Gooseberries. 9. What kind of car do you drive? Jeep Grand Cherokee 10. Favorite Sandwich? Reuben. 11. What characteristic do you despise? Hypocrisy 12. Favorite item of clothing? My baby pink cashmere sweater. 13. If you could go anywhere in the world for a holiday where would you go? Home or San Antonio. 14. What color is your bathroom? Turquoise and White 15. Favorite brand of clothing? I'm not sure I have one, but if I did it would be Eddie Bauer. 16. Where would you like to retire? The farm. 17. Favorite time of the day? afternoon 18. What was your most memorable birthday? My 16th. My friend put a 15 foot sign in my driveway that said "Honk to wish Phoenix a Happy Birthday" and another friend got me a dozen roses. 19. Where were you born? Elkhart, KS 20. Favorite sport to watch? In person - high school hoops. On TV - College Football. 21. What are you wearing right now? Capris and an Eddie Bauer shirt. 22. What star sign are you? Sagitarrius 23. What fabric detergent do you use? Tide with Bleach 24. Pepsi or Coke? Coca-Cola 25. Are you a morning person or a night owl? I refuse to answer this question on the grounds that I am a new mother and I am always at the same setting: Alert. 26. What is your shoe size? I used to be a 7.5, but since the baby I'm an 8. 27. Do you have any pets? I have a husband and a baby. That's plenty. 28. Any new exciting news you'd like to share with your readers? The markets are in the toilet. 29. What did you want to be when you were little? a CEO. 30. What are you meant to be doing today? Working. That's what I'm doing, can't you tell?
1. Were you named after anyone? Yes. I was named for a women's corp commander that my Dad knew in ROTC.
2. Do you wish on stars? I used to when I was a moody youth.
3. Do you like your hand writing? Yes.
4. What is your favorite meat? Beef. I'm a farm girl, remember?
5. What is the most embarrassing CD on your shelf? I actually have a CD of Marilyn Monroe singing.
6. If you were another person, would YOU be friends with you? Maybe. Thinking about it is giving me a headache.
7. Are you a daredevil? The opposite actually.
8. When was the last time you cried? A few weeks ago. I was standing at the sink doing dishes and got weepy -- feeling overwhelmed, I guess.
9. Did you ever tell a secret you weren't supposed to? I'm sure that I have, but only for good reasons.
10. How do you release anger? I used to shred napkins, but that was in high school. Now I just take a deep breath, gnash my teeth, then suggest an orifice for receiving the subject's head.
11. Where is your second home? My Jeep. I am very comfortable in it.
12. Do you trust others easily? No. But that's because most people don't inspire trust.
13. What class in college do you think is totally useless? Animal Science 100. What a dumb class. I have nothing good to say about it. What did I learn? How to get a sow "in the mood" and ready to get AI'ed. I learned that chicken shit is by far the worst shit of all animal excrement categories. I refused to stick my hand in a cow's stomach. What, pray tell, was that going to teach me? Bah! Dumbass class!
14. Have you ever been in a mosh pit? Are you insane? You can get hurt doing that sort of thing.
15. What do you look for in a guy? I look for my husband. He's just the way I like them.
16. Would you do a bungee jump? Ha! Not even if you paid me.
17. What's your favorite ice cream flavor? Of all time? Gold Medal Ribbon.
18. What is your least favorite thing? Cockroaches. I hate cockroaches. Even the word disturbs me.
19. How many people do you have a crush on right now? Who wrote these questions, a 12-year-old girl? What do you want to know next, my bra size? Who is my BFF?
20. What do you miss most right now? Having my sister around to shop with.
21. What are you listening to right now? The sound of traffic going by from my open office window and rustling new leaves on trees.
22. What is the weather like right now? Sunshiny but a cool 65 degrees.
23. Last person you talked to on the phone? I can't tell you that.
24. The first thing you notice about the opposite sex? Smile and smell.
25.Favorite drink non-alcoholic? Coca-cola.
26.Favorite alcoholic drink? Captain and Coke.
27. Haircolor? Brown with sexy carmel highlights.
28. Eyecolor? Carmel brown.
29. Wear contacts? No, but I've been considering getting them.
30. Last movie you watched? Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.
31. Favorite day of the year? Valentine's Day
32. How many people have a crush on you right now? What is this, the 7th grade?
33. Scary movies or happy endings? I have to have a happy ending. I don't see any reason to pay to be scared or saddened.
34. Summer or winter? Now see, that's way too hard to answer. If we are talking Wisconsin, I prefer the Summer. Winter is hell here. But at home I prefer the Fall and early Winter.
35. What book/magazine are you reading at the moment? The Lone Star Lonely Hearts Club by Susan McBride.
36. What's on your mouse pad? My mouse.
37. What did you watch on TV last night? ALIAS!
37.Favorite Smell? My husband, fresh out of the shower.
38. Do you regret ever breaking up with someone? No.
