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1/17/09

Another Survey ... this one I stolded from Pengy ...

Another survey!! Oy!! I should be studying! LOL!


1. What do you say most when you're trying NOT to curse?
Sunny Days

2. Do you own an ipod?
No, but I do own an MP3 player

3. What person on your Top 8 do you talk to the most?
Helen ...

4. What time is your alarm clock set to?
I have three alarm clocks in my room. One's set at 7 AM, one at 8 AM, and the other at ... ummmm ... I don't recall, lol.

5. Are you in love?
Not presently (and I prefer it that way)

6. Do you wear flip-flops when it's cold?
Define cold. I live in the freaking snow belt. I will wear my flip-flops when the temps are over 40.

7. Would you rather take the picture or be in the picture?
Taking the picture.

8. What was the last movie you watched and with who?
Inspector Clouseau, with just me, myself and I.

9. Do any of your friends have kids?
Kids and grand kids!

10. Has anyone ever called you lazy?
Yup, been called that on occasion.

11. Do you ever take medication to help you fall asleep?
Only all natural sleep aids

12. Are you a cuddler?  
Yup.

13. Do you prefer regular or chocolate milk?
Chocolate Milk.

14. Has anyone told you a secret this week?
Yeah.

15. When was the last time you had Starbucks?
I don't do Starbucks. I'm too cheap!

16. Do you know anyone who lost their dad within the last year?
Three *anyones*.

17. Do you have a trampoline in your back yard?
And I'd want a trampoline why?

18. Do You Think People Talk About You Behind Your Back?
Don't know, don't care.

19. Did you watch cartoons as a kid?
Of course!!

20. What movie do you know every line to?
Not a one.

21. What CD is in your car stereo right now?
No CD player in my car ... so answer is none.

22. What's your favorite song on that CD?
Again, since there's no CD player in my car, this is also a big "none" answer.

23. What is your favorite salad dressing?
Ranch.

24. Are you still in love with your ex?
Now if I were, would he still be an ex?

25. Does anyone like you?
I should hope so.

26. Do you do your own dishes?
It's either that or no one else does.

27. Ever cry in public?
Yeah ... just recently too.

28. Have you told a secret to someone this week?
Maybe.

29. What was the secret?
Like I'd spill the beans here?

30. Do you think you could EVER be in love?
I suppose, but I'm not looking for it. Got too many other things on my plate.

31. Would you ever marry anyone covered in tattoos?
Right, and give my folks a heart attack?

32. What did you do before this?
Studying.

33. When was the last time you slept on the floor?
Last summer at my folks house. Couldn't get comfy on the recliner or the sofa ...

34. How many hours of sleep do you need to function?
Five to six.

35. Do you eat breakfast daily?
I should, but don't always.

37.What are you doing right now?
Gee ... I'm painting the ceiling ... no ... what do you think I'm doing? Sitting and typing.

38. Do you use sarcasm?
LOL ... see above and you decide.

39. Have you ever been in a fight?
Fist? Back in high school. Verbal ... just recently.

40. Are you picky about spelling and grammar?
Spelling, yes. Grammar not so much.

41. Have you ever been to Six Flags?
Nope and don't plan on going either.

42. Do you believe in ghosts?
I lived in a haunted house for a few years ... yup I believe!

43. Do you get along better with the same sex or the opposite?
Either ... or ...

44. Do you like mustard?
It's okay

45. Do you sleep on your side, stomach, or back?
Side.

46. Do you watch the news?
Every night.

47. How did you get one of your scars?
Got in a fight with a hot bacon press and lost ... lol. Nice grease burn scar.

48. Last person to make you mad?
Not a person, but the cat.

49. Do you think you are someones first love?
I guess I could have been.

50. What do you want to do before the day is over?
Scrape snow off car and go to the grocery store ... oh wait ... that's a need. Want? Hmmmm. Get this homework done so I can enjoy the rest of the three day weekend.

51. What last made you laugh?
Grandson asked me to help him make *crabby patties* out of play-doh last night. I had NO idea what a crabby patty was! So I asked him to show me how to make one. He rolled his eyes and said "never mind. I'll make it myself".

52. Reading any books?
Text books. Want names? LOL! 

1/16/09

Another Survey I stolded from Helen ...

What is on your bed right now? He's tall, dark and handsome ... oh wait ... it's my teddy bear. Never mind.

When was the last time you threw up? Been a few days. Still have that cold I caught at Christmas.

What's your favorite word or phrase? And you want me to pull money out of what orifice? (when the kids ask me to loan them $)

Name 3 people who made you smile today? Single Son, *Coach* (teacher), and one of the students in class

What were you doing at 8 am this morning? Scraping ice off my car while I was waiting for it to warm up so I could get to school.

What were you doing 30 minutes ago?  Ummm ... reading blogs

What is your favorite holiday? Any holiday where the cousins don't show up with their brat-children

Have you ever been to another country? Canada and the Bahamas

What is the last thing you said. "Shiloh, leave Shimmie alone. You bully, you"

What is the best ice cream flavor? Vanilla with hot fudge topping ...

What was the last thing you had to drink? Diet Mt Dew

What are you wearing right now? My nightshirt

What was the last thing you ate? A toasted scrambled egg sandwich with ham and cheese on it. Yum!

Have you bought any new clothing items this week? Do scarves and gloves count?

When was the last time you ran? Me? Run ... that'd be a sight to behold.

What's the last sporting event you watched? Red Wing hockey.

If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go? Somewhere that my kids aren't.

Who is the last person you sent a comment/message on Multiply? Helen

Ever go camping? Camping? My idea of roughing it is a hotel that doesn't have cable - or room service.

Do you have a tan? Tan? What's that?

Have you ever lost anything down a toilet? Can't say as I have.

What is your guilty pleasure? Like I'd confess that! Geesh!!

Do you use smiley faces on the computer alot? Guilty as charged.

Do you drink your soda from a straw? Not after I almost injured myself one time I don't.

What did your last text message say? Text? My cell phone's been shut off for a month now. I don't recall!

Are you someone's best friend? I would hope so.

What are you doing tomorrow? Homework, homework and more homework.

Where is your mom right now? I should hope at 1 AM she's sleeping.

Look to your left, what do you see? Tall, dark and handsome on my bed ... oh wait, it's just my teddy bear.

What color is your watch? Silver

What do you think of when you think of Australia? Helen!

Ever ridden on a roller coaster? Been decades, but yeah ...

What is your birthstone? Turquoise

Do you go in at a fast food place or just hit the drive thru? Drive-thru

Do you have a dog? Nope

Last person you talked to on the phone? My dad.

Any plans today? Today is almost over ... so I guess all that's left to do is crawl into bed and snuggle next to Tall, Dark and Handsome.

Are you happy? Who wouldn't be with Tall, Dark and Handsome laying in their bed.

Where are you right now? In my bedroom, sitting at my computer.

Biggest annoyance in your life right now? The cold temperature

Last song listened to? I dunno. I don't remember.

Last movie you saw? Same, I dunno. I don't remember.

Are you allergic to anything? A few things.

Favorite pair of shoes you wear all the time? My slip resistant black (fake) leather walking shoes. Perfect for cold days. LOL.

Are you jealous of anyone? Nope.

Are you married? Riiiight. Me? Not gonna happen again!!

Is anyone jealous of you? Not that I'm aware of.

Do you eat healthy? I confess, I should eat healthier than I do.

What do you usually do during the day? A bunch of things.

Do you hate anyone right now? Hate is a strong word ...

How old will you be turning on your next birthday? A year older than I am right now.

Have you ever been to Six Flags? Nope, can think of other places I'd rather go to on vacation.

How did u get one of your scars? Hmmmm ... choosing most recent scar ... surgery on my cheek to remove a *questionable growth* (and no, it wasn't my nose)

11/10/08

MEMORY TEST! I got all 20 right!

This is *NOT* a pushover test. There are 20 questions. Average score is 12. It will help if you are over 50! This one will be difficult for the younger set. Have fun, but no peeking! When you forward this to your friends/family, put your score in the subject line & let them know your score. Good luck, youngsters!

1. What builds strong bodies 12 ways?
      A. Flintstones vitamins
      B. The Buttmaster
      C. Spaghetti
      D. Wonder Bread
      E. Orange Juice
      F. Milk
      G. Cod Liver Oil

2. Before he was Muhammed Ali, he was...
      A. Sugar Ray Robinson
      B. Roy Orbison
      C. Gene Autry
      D. Rudolph Valentino
      E. Fabian
      F. Mickey Mantle
      G. Cassius Clay

3. Pogo, the comic strip character said, 'We have met the enemy and...
      A. It's you
      B. He is us
      C. It's the Grinch
      D. He wasn't home
      E. He's really mean
      F. We quit
      G. He surrendered

4. Good night David.
      A. Good night Chet
      B. Sleep well
      C. Good night Irene
      D. Good night Gracie
      E. See you later alligator
      F. Until tomorrow
      G. Good night Steve

5. You'll wonder where the yellow went...
      A. When you use Tide
      B. When you lose your crayons
      C. When you clean your tub
      D. If you paint the room blue
      E. If you buy a soft water tank
      F. When you use Lady Clairol
      G. When you brush your teeth with Pepsodent

6. Before he was the Skipper's Little Buddy, Bob Denver was Dobie's friend...
      A. Stuart Whitman
      B. Randolph Scott
      C. Steve Reeves
      D. Maynard G. Krebbs
      E. Corky B. Dork
      F. Dave the Whale
      G. Zippy Zoo

7. Liar, liar...
      A. You're a liar
      B. Your nose is growing
      C. Pants on fire
      D. Join the choir
      E. Jump up higher
      F. On the wire
      G. I'm telling Mom

8. Meanwhile, back in Metropolis, Superman fights a never ending battle for truth, justice and...
      A. Wheaties
      B. Lois Lane
      C. TV ratings
      D. World peace
      E. Red tights
      F. The American way
      G. News headlines

9. Hey kids! What time is it?
      A. It's time for Yogi Bear
      B. It's time to do your homework
      C. It's Howdy Doody Time
      D. It's Time for Romper Room
      E. It's bedtime
      F. The Mighty Mouse Hour
      G. Scoopy Doo Time

10. Lions and tigers and bears...
      A. Yikes
      B. Oh no
      C. Gee whiz
      D. I'm scared
      E. Oh my
      F. Help! Help!
      G. Let's run

11. Bob Dylan advised us never to trust anyone...
      A. Over 40
      B. Wearing a uniform
      C. Carrying a briefcase
      D. Over 30
      E. You don't know
      F. Who says, 'Trust me'
      G. Who eats tofu

12. NFL quarterback who appeared in a television commercial wearing women's stockings...
      A. Troy Aikman
      B. Kenny Stabler
      C. Joe Namath
      D. Roger Stauback
      E. Joe Montana
      F. Steve Young
      G. John Elway

13. Brylcream...
      A. Smear it on
      B. You'll smell great
      C. Tame that cowlick
      D. Grease ball heaven
      E. It's a dream
      F. We're your team
      G. A little dab'll do ya

14. I found my thrill...
      A. In Blueberry muffins
      B. With my man, Bill
      C. Down at the mill
      D. Over the windowsill
      E. With thyme and dill
      F. Too late to enjoy
      G. On Blueberry Hill

15. Before Robin Williams, Peter Pan was played by...
      A. Clark Gable
      B. Mary Martin
      C. Doris Day
      D. Errol Flynn
      E. Sally Fields
      F. Jim Carey
      G. Jay Leno

16. Name the Beatles...
      A. John, Steve, George, Ringo
      B. John, Paul, George, Roscoe
      C. John, Paul, Stacey, Ringo
      D. Jay, Paul, George, Ringo
      E. Lewis, Peter, George, Ringo
      F. Jason, Betty, Skipper, Hazel
      G. John, Paul, George, Ringo

17. I wonder, wonder, who..
      A. Who ate the leftovers?
      B. Who did the laundry?
      C. Was it you?
      D. Who wrote the book of love?
      E. Who I am?
      F. Passed the test?
      G. Knocked on the door?

18. I'm strong to the finish...
      A. Cause I eats my broccoli
      B. Cause I eats me spinach
      C. Cause I lift weights
      D. Cause I'm the hero
      E. And don't you forget it
      F. Cause Olive Oyl loves me
      G. To outlast Bruto

19. When it's least expected, you're elected, you're the star today...
      A. Smile, you're on Candid Camera
      B. Smile, you're on Star Search
      C. Smile, you won the lottery
      D. Smile, we're watching you
      E. Smile, the world sees you
      F. Smile, you're a hit
      G. Smile, you're on TV

20. What do M & M's do?
      A. Make your tummy happy
      B. Melt in your mouth, not in your pocket
      C. Make you fat
      D. Melt your heart
      E. Make you popular
      F. Melt in your mouth, not in your hand
      G. Come in colors




      Below are the right answers:

      1. D - Wonder Bread
      2. G - Cassius Clay
      3. B - He Is Us
      4. A - Good night, Chet
      5. G - When you brush your teeth with Pepsodent
      6. D - Maynard G. Krebbs
      7. C - Pants On Fire
      8. F - The American Way
      9. C - It's Howdy Doody Time
      10. E - Oh My
      11. D - Over 30
      12. C - Joe Namath
      13. G - A little dab'll do ya
      14. G - On Blueberry Hill
      15. B - Mary Martin
      16. G - John, Paul, George, Ringo
      17. D - Who wrote the book of Love
      18. B - Cause I eats me spinach
      19. A - Smile, you're on Candid Camera
      20. F - Melt In Your Mouth Not In Your Hand

Don't forget to put your score in the subject line when you forward this on.

8/6/08

Another survey I stole from Terry ...

Pick a word that begins with the first letter of your first name?
Laughter

How many states have you lived in?
One, Michigan ...
Two if you want to count the State of Confusion I'm always in.

Did you ever get kid's meals from McDonald's just for the toys?'
Guilty. Especially when they have the Madame Alexander dolls!

Are you bipolar?
Nope

How long is your hair when it's wet?
Just a bit past shoulder length.

What was the last thing you took a bite of?
A handful of Cherios Snack Mix - YUM!!

What are you wearing on your feet?
Skin ... (barefoot)

How many times do you talk on the phone a day on average?
As little as possible. Some weeks I can go without a single phone conversation (Heaven!!)

Do you usually have weird dreams?
Most of mine are very weird dreams. Does this surprise anyone?

Do you like your bed?
Yeah, it's the bed sheets I hate.

How many times have you been to the ER?
I have no idea ... I never counted. At least a half dozen, probably more. And if you wanna add my kids and parents to that ... geesh, I'm guessing fifty or sixty times ...

Do you log on to Myspace every day?
Probably only once or twice a month is all. I don't even remember my myspace name I sign in so infrequently!

Is your profile private? Why/why not?
On myspace, yeah ... on Multiply .. partially. Why? I only allow certain information about me to be known by the general public.

Do you drink sodas?
Only all the time, lol. Diet Mt Dew is my fave.

Have you ever been to NY?
Twice when the boys were little. We visited family in Poughkeepsie.

What are you thinking about right now?
Thinking about this question. In a minute I'll think about the next one ... and so on ... and so on ...

What color is your keyboard?
Black, the letters are worn off from over-use.

Can you sing the alphabet backwards?
Can't sing 'em but I can say 'em

Have you ever been on an airplane?
Three times. To Washington DC as a kid, to Texas with Exie Poo and to the Bahamas with Bubba.

Have you driven in anyone else's car today?
Nope, just mine.

Do you like your life?
There's room for improvement - which would be why I'm back in college at my age.

Is a dog a mans best friend?
Might be man's best friend, but if it's a barky dog the neighbors sure don't like it!

What was the last thing you said aloud?
"Thank you." To the guy who held the door open for me at the grocery store.

Are you ticklish?
Not really.

Last thing received in the mail?
Bills.

Do you have trust issues?
I find as I get older I tend to trust so much less than I used to.

Do you believe in love at first sight?
I thought I used to ...

In the past 72 hours have you been under the influence?
Nope.

How has this past week been for you?
Hectic, and no signs of slowing down either.

Do you believe that everything happens for a reason?
I believe so...Sometimes it didn't seem to make sense or seem fair, but yes...  I'm keeping Terry's answer!!

Any fun plans for today?
If you consider cleaning the cat box, sweeping the floors, cleaning the kitchen FUN, then yeah ... tons of fun to be had in my house today. I might play a game of "Tradewinds 2" (a pirate game) or maybe even figure out how to play "Trailer Park Tycoon" today.

Who are you disappointed in right now?
Ummmm, no one.

When was the last time something bothered you?
I don't let things bother me ... or I try not to. But that incident last week with Alien and that dirty old man trying to sexually assault her really bothered me - still does actually!

What's the most interesting thing that happened to you today?
I woke up. Yeah, been a boring day here today!!

Have you ever broken someone's heart?
More than likely ... yeah, probably.

If your best friend liked your last ex, what would you do?
*IF* I had a best friend ... I'd shut my mouth and let her make her own mistakes. After all, if she's my best friend she knows all about why the ex and I broke up anyway. If she thinks she can do better, so be it. And I won't even say *I told you so* after he pulls the same crap with her!

Are you the type that would rather stay at other peoples houses or have them at yours?
Depends on how well I know someone ... if I know them well and trust them then it's here at my house. Don't know why that is but it's always been that way for me.

Do tattoos and piercings excite you?
I wouldn't say excite, but they don't turn me off either.

Have you ever kissed someone and never saw them again?
Yup, that's what they call goodbye kisses!

Do you know anyone whose name starts with a Z?
I used to, don't now.

Is there a reason for your myspace song?
I don't have a myspace song.

I'll bet you're missing someone right now?
Yeah, my brother but that's pretty much 24/7 since his death. Otherwise, not missing anyone.

Do you still talk to your ex's?
I have kids with both of my exs. Have a grandchild, too. Even though my kids are grown, we still bump into each other from time to time at family functions. So ... yeah. But I don't go out of my way to talk to either one.

Have you kissed in the rain?
Yuppers.

Is there anyone that you care more about than yourself?
Yeah ... I'm a mom ... need I say more? 

8/2/08

Survey Thingie ... Stolen from Helen Jane

I like surveys and this ones a bit diff ~ I stole it from Helen Jane.

In winter, would you rather wear jackets or hoodies?
Hoodies

Do you wish you were somewhere else right now?
Yeah, I do. At the riverside park that I love soooooo much.

How long can you go without your mobile phone?
I don't know. I've never tried, lol.  

Who did you last call babe/baby?
Tiger

What time did you go to sleep last night?
Sleep? Barely ... the sun was rising before I stopped tossing and turning.

What/who woke you up today?
My cell ringing ... it was Tiger calling to find out when I'd be over today.

Do you own a polo shirt?
Yes, a bright yellow one with "Starfleet" embroidered on it.

How old do you look?
I'm told I look younger ...

Where are your siblings?
One brother here in Michigan, the other in Heaven.

Whose car were you in last?
Mine

What was the last thing you drank?
A "Mountain Holler" (store version of Mt. Dew)

Your ex shows up randomly at your house, what do you say?
What do you want?

If it was free and it would work would you get plastic surgery?
A tummy tuck? Sure!!

If you were to die today would your life be complete?
Nope ...

Do you believe everyone deserves a second chance?
Honestly? No. But I'm one of those sucka's that gives some people way too many chances (and still get screwed)

How do you handle stress?
Play computer games, listen to music, nap, draw, design floor plans (I'm a geek!)

Would you rather spend a whole day with your mom or your dad?
Dad ... Mom stresses too much (and stresses me)

Do you think you're approachable?
Most of the time I am

What is the last concert you went to
Neil Diamond - a few years ago ...

The last person you argued with?
My Daughter and right after I said she's always so giggly, the Alien that possesses her took over and she was grumpy!

Do you prefer warm or cold weather?
Cold! It's easier to bundle up than take it all off (and it's illegal to run around in the nude, too)

Is any part of your body sore?
Yeah, my elbow.

The funniest people you know?
IRL there's Alien, Tiger ... in Blogland ... omg, there's too many to list!

Do you like change?
I'm pretty easy going and flexible usually

Do you get offended easily?
Not usually.

Do you have a piggy bank?
A few of them.

What did you do yesterday?
Not a lot, I don't think ... mmmmm, mmmmm, I don't remember

Have you ever punched a girl?
Only once, punched a guy once too.

Slept in a different bed lately?
Nope.

Where is your mother right now?
Probably at home.

What was your childhood nickname?
Cisa (Dad still calls me Cisa)

Who was the last friend you saw?
Tiger

If you could pack up and leave your life now to move away, would you?
Yes ... I've wanted to get out of here for a few years. I'll stay in Michigan I'm sure ... maybe just move to a new location in Michigan? Like Port Huron? Tee hee.

Can you take a bra off with one hand?
Haven't tried in years, but I'm sure I still can.

Do you still talk to the first person you kissed?
No

Do people underestimate you?
Sometimes.

Is it easy for others to make you feel awkward?
Depends on the situation ...

Last thing you ate?
Hard salami sandwich

Do you know what you are going to wear tomorrow?
I usually go with clothing, it's always safe dontcha think? (I like Helen's answer so I'm keeping it)

Can you make yourself cry?
Yeah, I can ... but I don't make a habit of it

The last person you kissed...how do you feel about them?
A good bye kiss to a friend I'm definitely gonna miss

Would you go back in time if you were given the chance?
For a visit or a *do-over*? A visit, yeah ... to redo the mistakes I made, not on your life. Those mistakes helped make me who I am today!!

Have you ever been too drunk to remember anything?
I hate to admit to this one, but yes .. a few times.

Do you know anyone who lives in Wyoming?
I used to.

Have you ever been white water rafting?
No. It's not on my to-do list, either.

Who did you last hang out with?
Tiger, if you wanna call spending a few hours at his house while he was loading the moving truck hanging out.

Did you think you would make a good parent?
I hoped I would.

Have you ever liked someone who treated you like crap?
Regretfully, yes.

Has anyone ever borrowed something from you and never returned it?
A few times.

7/28/08

Reading List

I saw this on Phil's page and thought I'd do it.

"The Big Read reckons that the average adult has only read 6 of the top 100 books they've printed."
1) Look at the list and bold those you have read.
2) Post/pass othe list on your site. (This can also remind you of some great books to read.)


1 Pride and Prejudice - Jane Austen
2 The Lord of the Rings - JRR Tolkien
3 Jane Eyre - Charlotte Bronte
4 Harry Potter series - JK Rowling
5 To Kill a Mockingbird - Harper Lee
6 The Bible
7 Wuthering Heights - Emily Bronte
8 Nineteen Eighty Four - George Orwell
9 His Dark Materials - Philip Pullman
10 Great Expectations - Charles Dickens
11 Little Women - Louisa M Alcott
12 Tess of the D'Urbervilles - Thomas Hardy
13 Catch 22 - Joseph Heller
14 Complete Works of Shakespeare
15 Rebecca - Daphne Du Maurier
16 The Hobbit - JRR Tolkien
17 Birdsong - Sebastian Faulks
18 Catcher in the Rye - JD Salinger
19 The Time Traveller's Wife - Audrey Niffenegger
20 Middlemarch - George Eliot
21 Gone With The Wind - Margaret Mitchell
22 The Great Gatsby - F Scott Fitzgerald
23 Bleak House - Charles Dickens
24 War and Peace - Leo Tolstoy
25 The Hitch Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy - Douglas Adams
26 Brideshead Revisited - Evelyn Waugh
27 Crime and Punishment - Fyodor Dostoyevsky
28 Grapes of Wrath - John Steinbeck
29 Alice in Wonderland - Lewis Carroll
30 The Wind in the Willows - Kenneth Grahame
31 Anna Karenina - Leo Tolstoy
32 David Copperfield - Charles Dickens
33 Chronicles of Narnia - CS Lewis
34 Emma - Jane Austen
35 Persuasion - Jane Austen
36 The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe - CS Lewis
37 The Kite Runner - Khaled Hosseini
38 Captain Corelli's Mandolin - Louis De Bernieres
39 Memoirs of a Geisha - Arthur Golden
40 Winnie the Pooh - AA Milne
41 Animal Farm - George Orwell
42 The Da Vinci Code - Dan Brown
43 One Hundred Years of Solitude - Gabriel Garcia Marquez
44 A Prayer for Owen Meaney - John Irving
45 The Woman in White - Wilkie Collins
46 Anne of Green Gables - LM Montgomery
47 Far From The Madding Crowd - Thomas Hardy
48 The Handmaid's Tale - Margaret Atwood
49 Lord of the Flies - William Golding
50 Atonement - Ian McEwan
51 Life of Pi - Yann Martel
52 Dune - Frank Herbert*
53 Cold Comfort Farm - Stella Gibbons
54 Sense and Sensibility - Jane Austen
55 A Suitable Boy - Vikram Seth
56 The Shadow of the Wind - Carlos Ruiz Zafon
57 A Tale Of Two Cities - Charles Dickens
59 The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time - Mark Haddon
60 Love In The Time Of Cholera - Gabriel Garcia Marquez
61 Of Mice and Men - John Steinbeck
62 Lolita - Vladimir Nabokov
63 The Secret History - Donna Tartt
64 The Lovely Bones - Alice Sebold
65 Count of Monte Cristo - Alexandre Dumas
66 On The Road - Jack Kerouac
67 Jude the Obscure - Thomas Hardy
68 Bridget Jones's Diary - Helen Fielding
69 Midnight's Children - Salman Rushdie*
70 Moby Dick - Herman Melville
71 Oliver Twist - Charles Dickens
72 Dracula - Bram Stoker
73 The Secret Garden - Frances Hodgson Burnett
74 Notes From A Small Island - Bill Bryson
75 Ulysses - James Joyce
76 The Bell Jar - Sylvia Plath
77 Swallows and Amazons - Arthur Ransome
78 Germinal - Emile Zola
79 Vanity Fair - William Makepeace Thackeray
80 Possession - AS Byatt
81 A Christmas Carol - Charles Dickens
82 Cloud Atlas - David Mitchell
83 The Color Purple - Alice Walker
84 The Remains of the Day - Kazuo Ishiguro
85 Madame Bovary - Gustave Flaubert
86 A Fine Balance - Rohinton Mistry
87 Charlotte's Web - EB White
88 The Five People You Meet In Heaven - Mitch Albom
89 Adventures of Sherlock Holmes - Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
90 The Faraway Tree Collection - Enid Blyton
91 Heart of Darkness - Joseph Conrad
92 The Little Prince - Antoine De Saint-Exupery
93 The Wasp Factory - Iain Banks
94 Watership Down - Richard Adams
95 A Confederacy of Dunces - John Kennedy Toole
96 A Town Like Alice - Nevil Shute
97 The Three Musketeers - Alexandre Dumas
98 Hamlet - William Shakespeare
99 Charlie and the Chocolate Factory - Roald Dahl
100 Les Miserables - Victor Hugo

7/24/08

SCATTERGORIES

Grabbed this from Choc~a~holic~Chic. Thought it'd be fun to do ...

SCATTERGORIES...it's harder than it looks! Make sure you change the answers.
*Use the 1st letter of your name to answer each of the following...
*they have to be real places names, things...nothing made up!
Try to use different answers if the person in front of you had the same 1st initial. (WHICH BY THE WAY IS HARD IF YOU ALREADY READ THEIR ANSWERS)
You CAN'T use your name for the boy/girl. Good luck!

1. What is your name:  Lisa
2 . 4 letter word:  Love
3. Vehicle: Lincoln
4. City: L'Anse Creuse
5. Boy's Name:  Lewis
6. Girl's Name:  Laurie
7. Alcoholic drink: Little Green Man From Mars (no kidding, here's the recipe)
8. Occupation: Lighthouse Keeper
9. Something you wear: Long johns
10. Celebrity: Leonardo DiCaprio
11. Food: Lasagna
12. Something found in a bathroom: Listerine
13. Reason for Being Late: Lost (as in GOT LOST)
14. Cartoon Character: Lil Abner
15. Something You Shout: LOOK out!! (Something I dread hearing my kids shout)
17. Body part: Leg
18. Word to describe you: Looney

7/6/08

X Marks the Spot

Saw this on a few blogs, decided to play along.

Place an X by all the things you've done and remove the X from the ones you have not. Answer the 30 questions at the end and post in your blog or leave in my comments (Or both!).
(This is for your entire life!)

( ) Gone on a blind date

(X) Skipped school

( ) Watched someone die

(X) Been to Canada

( ) Been to Mexico

(X) Been to Florida

(X) Been on a plane

(X) Been lost

( ) Been on the opposite side of the country

(X) Gone to Washington , DC

(X) Swam in the ocean

(X) Cried yourself to sleep –

(X) Played cops and robbers  

(X) Recently colored with crayons

( ) Sang Karaoke – Nope never

(X) Paid for a meal with coins only?

(X) Done something you told yourself you would?  And I few things I said I wouldn't do either!!

(X) Made prank phone calls

(X) Laughed until some kind of beverage came out of your nose.

(X) Caught a snowflake on your tongue

(X) Danced in the rain

(X) Written a letter to Santa Claus

(X) Been kissed under the mistletoe

(X) Watched the sunrise with someone you care about

(X) Blown bubbles

(X) Gone ice-skating

(X) Been skinny dipping outdoor

(X) Gone to the movies.


1. Any nicknames? Yup, my dad still calls me Cisa

2. Mother's name – Donna

3. Favorite drink? Diet Mt Dew

4. Tattoos? One, hoping to add more

5. Body Piercing? Not body ... just ears, six - three in each ear.

6. How much do you love your job? What job? Wish I had a JOB to love ... or hate even!

7. Birthplace? Detroit

8. Favorite vacation? Bahamas (would have enjoyed it more with someone else, though, LOL)

9. Ever been to Africa ? No

10. Ever eaten cookies for dinner? Yes

11. Ever been on TV?  Yes, a few times.

12. Ever steal any traffic signs? No. Wanted to, but was too chicken to actually do it!

13. Ever been in a car accident? Yes, about a dozen of them (no shit)

14. Drive a 2-door or 4-door vehicle? A four door car and a three door van.

15. Favorite salad dressing? Ranch

16. Favorite pie? Chocolate cream pie

17. Favorite number?  3

18. Favorite movie? Titanic

19. Favorite holiday? July 4th

20. Favorite dessert? whipped cream topped brownies with strawberries and blueberries on top. YUM!!

21. Favorite food? Seafood ... scallops in particular

22. Favorite day of the week? Every day I wake up is a good day ...

23. Favorite brand of body wash?  Suave - Freesia scented

24. Favorite toothpaste? Crest

25. Favorite smell? freesia

26. What do you do to relax? Blog, crafts - beads, make wooden purses, dollhouse miniatures ...

27. What happened to #27? This will be a "white elephant" question…YOU get to ask me a question and I’ll do my best to answer.

28. How do you see yourself in 10 years? Anywhere but here, LOL!

29. Furthest place you will send this message? Into cyberspace, that’s about as far as you can get! (I like your answer, Di, so I'm keeping it)

30. Who will respond to this the fastest? I dunno ... 

6/27/08

I've Done That!!!

I got this from my friend, angiedizme's, page and thought it was fun and different! 

- Post 3 things you've done in your lifetime that you don't think anybody on your friends list has done.
- See if anybody else responds with "I've done that."
- Have your friends cut & paste this onto their page to see what unique things they've done in their life.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

1) Exie Poo and I spent a week in Dallas as Ross Perot's guest. Luxury hotel accommodations, fine dining, visiting all sorts of sites of local interest. We were guests at Ross' ranch in Plano, TX for a barbecue he hosted. So did 99 other couples, too. It was Ross' way of thanking his Top 100 employees of EDS back in the early 80s.

2) Last day of driver's ed I rear-ended a cop! Yes, rear-ended a cop!! Back when the driver's ed cars had the panic brake on the passenger side of the car so the instructor could hit the brakes if needed. I got my driving permit that day - the cop had checked out the vehicle, found the brake was at fault (and not ME at fault) and I was issued my permit. I was so scared to drive after that it would be a year and a half before I would finally get my license!

3) I dated Santa Claus. Well, not exactly, but he was a Santa look alike. Everywhere we went kiddies stopped and stared. The most outgoing ones would come up and ask if he was Santa and then want to tell him their wish lists.

6/5/08

50 Things About Me -- Snagged from DanaBee

1. Did you have a nickname growing up? Cisa and my dad still calls me that, too.

2. Where were your parents born? Both in Detroit

3. What is the last thing you downloaded onto your computer? An update to the WeatherChannel Desktop

4. What's your favorite restaurant? Red Lobster

5. Last time you swam in a pool? OMG!! Been twenty years if it's been a day since I've swam in a pool.

6. Have you ever been in a play? The Mikado in fifth grade, LOL!

7. How many children do you want? I *have* three already, plus one grandson. That's enough, really!

8. Type of music you dislike most? Rap (I'd rather listen to Polka than Rap any ol' day)

9. Are you registered to vote?  Yes

10. Do you have cable? No. Antenna only.

11. Have you ever ridden on a moped? Nopers.

12. Ever prank call anybody? Yes long long ago. Long before caller ID.

13. Ever get a parking ticket? Nope.

14. Would you go bungee jumping or sky diving? Oh 'ell no!

15. Furthest place you ever traveled? Nassau, Bahamas

16. Do you have a garden? I have the room, but no I don't. I have a brown thumb. Kill everything I plant!

17. What's your favorite comic strip? Maxine.

18. Do you really know all the words to your national anthem? Yes

19. Bath or Shower, morning or night? Shower, whenever.

20. Best movie you've seen in the past month?  The Last Mimsy.

21. Favorite pizza topping? Everything but anchovies and jalapeno

22. Chips or popcorn? Chips - although it's been popcorn for me lately

23. What color lipstick do you usually wear?  none, I'm not much of a make up wearer

24. Have you ever smoked peanut shells? And this would be a good idea WHY?

25. Have you ever been in a beauty pageant? Riiiiiiiiiiiiiiight, me. Not.

26. Orange Juice or apple? Orange.

27. Who was the last person you went out to dinner with and where did you dine? My Star Trekkie group, Chung's Chinese Restaurant

28. Favorite type chocolate bar?  3 Musketeers - yum!!

29. When was the last time you voted at the polls? Whenever the last elections were ... I don't recall the date. LOL.

30. Last time you ate a homegrown tomato? 4 or 5 years ...

31. Have you ever won a trophy? Never.

32. Are you a good cook? I can be when I actually cook, LOL.

33. Do you know how to pump your own gas? Um, yeah.

34. Ever order an article from an infomercial? Nope.

35. Sprite or 7-up? If there's no other choices I'll choose 7-Up, otherwise I drink Diet Mt Dew

36. Have you ever had to wear a uniform to work? Yuppers, a few jobs I've had to wear uniforms.

37. Last thing you bought at a pharmacy? Prescription refills

38. Ever throw up in public?  Nope.

39. Would you prefer being a millionaire or find true love? At this point in my life, being a millionaire ...

40. Do you believe in love at first sight? Used to. Don't anymore. Love at first sight is just a ploy to sell those cheap romance novels, LOL.

41. Ever call a 1-900 number? Nope.

42. Can ex's be friends? Not entirely. I wouldn't hang out with any of my exes, but we do get along well when we're together for the sake of the kids.

43. Who was the last person you visited in a hospital?  Ummmm ... either my mom or dad, I don't remember who was hospitalized last.

44. Did you have a lot of hair when you were a baby? No. I was a real "toe-head".

45. What message is on your answering machine? Voice mail, and you'll be greeted by me saying my name.

46. What's your all time favorite Saturday Night Live Character?  Roseanne Rosannadanna!!

47. What was the name of your first pet? Terry, a wire-haired Fox Terrier

48. What is in your purse/wallet that is unusual? Diabetic Alert Card ... or my Star Fleet membership card, LOL

49. Favorite thing to do before bedtime? Take a nice relaxing bath or shower ...

50. What is one thing you are grateful for today? The fan I'm sitting in front of, lol. It's 83 and humid!! 

4/11/08

Snagged this from Terry ...

Had my cryoscopy today. It went well. Skipped class tonight because the local anesthetic gave me one massive headache - sort of felt like a hangover, LOL. I posted an "after" surgery pic in my "Photos of Me" album. Took it out in the hospital parking lot right after the cryoscopy. Please excuse the fact I look like hell!!

Grabbed this from Terry's blog ...

Has anyone ever told you you have pretty eyes?
Yup, a time or two I've heard it.

What kind of computer do have?
Right now, a borrowed one. Sony.

What have you learned today?
That plastic surgery HURTS!

How many different people of the opposite sex have you cried over?
Never counted ...

Do you like to smile?
Usually. At least when my face doesn't hurt, LOL.

How tall are you?
5' 8"

What do you want to be when you grow up?
I dunno. Hey wait, I'm all grown up and still trying to figure that one out!

What time do you usually wake up on weekends?
Depends on how late I was up the night before I guess.

Do you like peanut butter?
I love it.

What is your favorite subject?
Ummmm, ummmm, photoshop I guess.

What kind of perfume/cologne do you wear?
"Shades"

Country music ... ?
Depends.

If you could live in any other country, which one would you pick?
UK

Where were you when you heard about the World Trade Towers?
At home. Talking to my son who had just been discharged from the Army the day before!

Are camera phones worth it?
Only if you can figure out HOW to get the photos off w/o a data cord or picture messaging on your phone!

Is there anyone you'd die for?
Yeah, my kids and grandson!

Spell your name without an E,R,S,H,K,I,M,A,:
L

What are you listening to?
TV, M*A*S*H* to be exact.

Is any part of your body sore?
Yes, my face. I had surgery today to remove two questionable "growths".

Are you happy with your life right now?
No, but it's improved dramatically from what it was even a year ago.

How do you earn money?
I don't ...

Are you outgoing?
Usually ... it just depends on the situation.

Where do you wish you were right now?
Sleeping ...

Are you slowly drifting away from someone close?
Yup ...

When was the last time you felt unbearably guilty?
Wow, been a while ...

How is life going for you right now?
Fairly smooth, thanks for asking.

When was the last time you held someone’s hand?
A few days ago.

Who was the last person you talked to on AIM?
Married Son

Last words you spoke?
"Goober night, Boog"

Did you date someone you regret dating?
Yeah, have a few horror stories about dates.

What is your natural hair color?
Dark Blond

What was the last concert you went to?
Ummmm, been a while, a long while. Don't recall ...

Do you play guitar hero?
Nope

Do you like someone?
Yeah, they're called friends.

Do you prefer warm or cold weather?
Warm

Who is your last text from?
One of my kids, not sure which one and not gonna get up to get the phone to find out! LOL!

What was the last movie you watched?
I really don't remember the name, it was one of those teen flicks on the weekend movie fest on broadcast tv.

Do fish have feelings?
I've never thought to ask a fish about it's feelings. Besides, by the time I'm near fish they're usually dead, cooked and on my dinner plate.

What do you currently smell like?
Judging by the reaction of my cats I probably still smell like anesthesia  ...

Do you feel like dancing?
Not really.

What are you going to do after this?
Probably go to bed

What are you thinking?
My incisions ITCH!!

Who do you blame for your mood today?
My mood isn't bad at all. Pretty good in fact. Surgeon today was a hoot. Great bedside manner left me laughing (mostly thru surgery, too)

Have you ever seen a dead body?
At the funeral home.

What should we do w/ stupid people?
Hell if I know, but we need to stop electing them to public office!

How long do you think you will live?
Until the day I die, I suppose.

What was the first thing you did this morning?
Woke up

The color of carpet in your bedroom?
Forest Green

Last person you went out to dinner with, not counting more than 4 ppl?
Alien

Are you spoiled?
No, people don't spoil ...

Do you drink lots of water?
Only if I run out of pop ...

When was the last time you threw up?
Been a while. What a gross question, btw.

What theme does your room have?
"cluttered" (I like Terry's answer, so I'm keeping it!)

The last website you visited?
A site selling some Star Trek stuff

who was the last person you took a picture with?
Ummmm, I dunno. I usually am the photographer.

Last person you went to the movies with?
Alien

What did/will you do for your birthday this year?
Didn't do much ... if I remember right I went to transfer to a new college and ended up having car problems.

Number of layers on your bed?
I'm the only one that lays on my bed ...

Is anything alive in your room?
Oh gawd, I hope not!! Well, besides me anyway ...

Today, would you rather go back a week or go forward a week?
Forward a week to when I get my stitches removed. If I went back a week I'd have to go through surgery all over again. No thanks!

What are you looking forward to right now?
Getting my stitches out - man they ITCH!

2/29/08

Friday night entertainment. Thanks, Terry!!

I snagged this from Terry ...

What color is your underwear?
Ummmm ... commando at the moment (TMI?)

What kinda deodorant do you use?
Hi & Dri

Do you drink?
Only if it's Diet Mt Dew, diet iced tea or water.

How about smoke?
Guilty

Are you amused easily?
Easily, very easily

What is your favorite candy?
Candy corns! But they're off limits to me now.

What color are your tennis shoes?
Don't own any tennies at the moment. Looking to buy some - probably be black.

What sport CANT you play?
Pick one, any one ...

What sport CAN you play?
I play a wicked game of computer pool. Does that count?

How many m&ms can you fit in your mouth?
I can't say I've ever tried to find out.

Do you or have you had braces?
Nope to both ...

Whats your favorite holiday?
Fourth of July. Patroitic Parades, Picnics, Fireworks, Dad's Birthday ...

Do you just LOVE chocolate?
I do, but it doesn't like me!!

What color highlighter do you use most?
Don't use highlighters

Would you kiss the same sex?
Depends ... what kind of kiss are we talking?

WAIT! Have U kissed the same sex before?
On the cheek

Was your last boyfriend/girlfriend a jerk?
Nope

Have you played spin the bottle?
Wow, back like a million years ago.

How bout 7 minutes in Heaven?
Say what?? WTH is that??

How many piercings do you have?
6 holes in two ears ...

What EXOTIC color would U dye your hair?
I'm a dyed redhead. That's about as exotic as I'm gonna go

Is your grandma rad?
LOL, she prided herself on being *hip* ...

Can you skateboard?
Right, a klutz skateboard?

Can you surf?
The internet, yup.

How many hours a day are you on the computer?
I never timed it, but a lot ...

Whats the HOTTEST piercing a person could have?
I really don't consider piercings as HOT ... damn, my age is showing!

How many lives do cats REALLY have?
one, once it's dead...it's DEAD people! (great answer, Terry, I'm leaving it)

Do you have a fish tank?
Not with four cats in the house.

What is your favorite cereal?
Honey Nut Cheerios

Do you eat cafeteria food?
Only when I absolutely have to.

Where is the HOTTEST place a guy could have a tattoo?
Saw a picture once of a guy that had a snake tattoo on his ... his ... thingie. Why I thought it was HOT I don't know, LOL, but I did!!

Where is the HOTTEST place for a FEMALE?
Right over the upper part of the breast

How many siblings do you have?
Two younger brothers. One is an Angel now.

Do U have kids?
Three of 'em that I sometimes even claim as mine. Even have a grandkid.

How many GOOD friends do U have?
2 male, 3 female ...

How many enemies?
One, and that's too many!!

Are you sentimental?
Does a fish swim? Do bears live in the woods??

Do you cry easily?
Yeah, I do. Too easily.

Are you by any chance EMO?
LOL, I'm 48. A little too old to be EMO, I'd say (and NO, if I were younger, I'm not EMO)

What animal would best describe YOU?
A squirrel. Like you didn't see *that* one coming!!!

Do you smile a lot?
When I'm out and about I try to smile at everyone I encounter. Don't feel the need to be all smiley at home, though.

Have you EVER fell down stairs?
I'm a klutz. I fall down the stairs. I have fallen UP them too.

HoolaHoop or jump-rope?
Back in the day it was jump ropes.

Can U say your ABCs backwards?
Yuppers, I can.

Getting Blown kisses or getting winked at?
Depends. Who's blowing kisses or winking??

Do you wear FAKE NAILS?
Nope.

Have you ever BEEN in love?
A few times.

Play Checkers?
Yup, but it's been years since I have.

Britney Or Cristina?
How about neither??

Fav. Fruit?
Banana or pear

Do Chinese people scare you?
Ummmm, no

MOST BORING TV. Show Is...
Hmmmm ... golf or fishing ...

Friends w/ benefits or relationship?
Relationship

Hot cheetos or regular?
Regular

What did U wanna be when U were little?
An architect or a gypsy.

How many hearts have U broken?
At least one that I'm aware of.

Glasses, HOT or NOT?
Depends on the style and the person. Some are HOT some are NOT!!

Are you illiterate?
Yup I sure am (oy vey, what a dorky question. I'm filling this out aren't I?)

Have u ever dated a metro?
I wish I could say no. Nothing sadder than a 50 year old METRO male!!

What color is the bra u have on?
Black

WAIT! are u wearing a bra?
For a few more minutes anyway

Do u play hard to get?
Not exactly hard to get, but I'm not easy either.

Have u ever wished u had SOMEONE else’s body?
Heck no. Took me a lot of years to break this one in right. 

1/28/08

Survey Time!!

Snagged this from Terry ...

1) What ring tone is on your cell phone right now?  It came with the phone, sounds like a regular phone ringing.

2) What is one thing in your home, that bugs you and haven't done anything with it yet?  Let's start with the front door and work our way back. We put the remodeling job on hold almost two years ago. I so want to get back to it - get the house done once and for all.

3) Do you have anything still up from Christmas?  Nope, didn't decorate at all this year. No clean ups after. Hehehe ...

4) In order given, what top three things bug you during a normal day?

That whenever I need to use the *only* bathroom, someone's always in it. Telling 'em to hurry up that I need to use it doesn't help. Nothing like doing the pee dance for ten or more minutes when someone on the other side is taking his time getting ready for work. Yet God help if he needs the bathroom. You'd better hurry.

Moron drivers - especially the ones who have no regard for the safety of others on the road. Need I say more?

The neighbors who let their yappy dog out in the middle of the night. Every night. Wouldn't be bad if it was just for a potty break for Yappy Dog ... but no, it's for hours so THEY can get some sleep.

5) What color are your finger nails right now?  Not wearing any polish. Have surgery on Wednesday. Removed the red polish I had on per surgeon's request.

6) Do you give Valentine Gifts?  Nope. The whole idea of Valentine's Day is so commercial anymore (just like Christmas). Besides, why wait for one day of the year to give someone you love a gift ... I do believe in "Just Because" ... just because I love you ...

7) What Cartoon most resembles/resembled your life? Maxine ... Garfield ... my attitude is a lot like both of theirs.

8) What's sitting around your desk right now?  Oh boy ... computer of course, water bottle, meds, papers, open jack-knife (I use is as a letter opener), more papers, bi-focals, pictures of my grandson and daughter, daughter's art work framed, lamp, night light, frog, CD case, still more paper, teddy bears, incense and my speaker system.

9) Favorite childhood game? Life

10) One thing you need to remember to do today, and will most likely forget?  Get the trash to the curb tonight. We switched services about six months ago. After 14 years of Thursday pick-up, I still can't get with the Tuesday pick-up we now have!!


1/16/08

Survey from slowtoread ...

A few days late, but finally managed to do this. It was a real thinker, LOL!

Snagged this from "Slowtoread" ... enjoy!!

1. What is the first thing you do in the morning after you get up? Usually head for the bathroom ...

2. Do you have a routine in the morning or is it anything goes?  Depends on the day, and what's planned. If I have to get up early (before 7:30) there's a definite routine. Otherwise, it's pretty much anything goes, LOL.

3. Do you drink coffee in the morning or something else? Either a coffee or a diet Mt Dew, just depends on what's handy or if I'm in too much of a hurry to wait for the coffee to brew.

4. What hand do you write with? Right or Left. Actually, both. I'm ambedextrious.

5. When getting dressed if wearing jeans or pants do you put them on first or your shirt? Depends if I tuck the shirt in or not. Untucked shirt, pants first; tucked in shirt, pants last.

6. After you get your jeans or pants on your legs do you button and zip them before putting your shoes and sock on? Yuppers

7. When using toothpaste do you squeeze it from the top, bottom or middle?  Bottom, less waste and mess that way.

8. Which way do you put the toilet paper on the roll? Under or roll over?  Neither, our TP holder is an "upright".

9. When brushing or combing your hair do you use your right or left hand? Both, see number 4, lol

10. While eating cereal do you read the box? Sometimes.

11. Do you change radio stations if a commercial comes on? Nope. Channel hopping is a pet peeve of mine.

12. Do you channel surf? Nope, I consult the tv guide. Channel surfing or hopping really bugs me! LOL!

13. What hand do you put your knife in if cutting meat? Right

14. When watching a TV show do you get up during the commercials? If it's a good show, yup. Otherwise, whenever.

15. If you don't get up during the commercials do you mute them or change the channel? Nope

16. Do you sleep with the radio or TV on? Yuppers. I get ringing in the ears if the room is too quiet. So I set the timer on the tv and roll over and go to sleep, lol. .

17. How do you sleep? Left or right side, back or stomach. Either side or my tummy.

18. Do you put your right or left shoe on first? Whichever is closest to me.

19. Do you put your seat belt on before starting your car? Yuppers. When my kids were little they would freak if I didn't have my belt on before I started the car. Old habits die hard!!

20. When walking do you put your left or right foot first? *gets up from chair and walks down the hallway* ... right

21. When answering the phone do you put it up to your right or left ear? Left

22. During phone conversations do you switch ears? Nope my left ear is the only phone ear.  I can't listen to the phone out of my right. lol. ( I'm the same way, so I'm leaving Slow's answer)

23. When talking do you talk with your hands? Depends if I'm trying to make a point or not, lol.

24. Do you part your hair on the left or right side or in the center? Right ...

25. When reading a book do you hold it in your left or right hand? Either ...

26. When washing clothes do you put the clothes first or the detergent first? Clothes

27. Fabric softener or dryer sheet? Sheets

28. Do you sort light and dark clothes before washing? Yuppers

29. Do you open doors with your right left hand? Depends which side the knob/handle is on.

30. When making soup that is condensed do you add a whole can of water? About half to 3/4 can depending on which soup it is

31. When playing cards what hand do you put the cards in right or left? Left

32. What side of the bed do you sleep on right or left? Guess it depends if I'm alone (right) or not (left).

33. When drying clothes that need to be hung up right away do you hang them or do you leave them and then have to fluff them to get the wrinkles out? I try to avoid drip dry clothing, lol.

34. Do you Iron? Iron? There's an iron around here somewhere ... I think, LOL!

35. When entering the house do you wipe your feet first? Yup, especially if it's raining or snowing. I have a pergo floor, it gets slick as you-know-what when it's wet (or your shoes are).

36. Do you eat the end in a of the loaf of bread? Nope, but the squirrels love to get those (and other scraps, too).

37. When eating with a spoon do you use a big spoon or a little spoon? Depends. What am I spooning into my mouth?? LOL ...

I hope you enjoyed my Survey. I will enjoy reading your answers!!!!

12/30/07

New Years Q & A. Snagged from my friend Annie

1. Will you be looking for a new job? Yuppers, I sure will. It's a full time job looking for work here in Michigan with it's depressed economy.

2. Will you be looking for a new relationship? Oh heck no. I'm very happy being single.

3. New house? Preferably in an economically stable area (if such a thing exists these days)

4. What will you do different in 2008? Many, many things.

5. New Years resolution? I quit doing resolutions years ago, you set yourself up for failure by trying to change everything at once. Why not change what needs to be changed throughout the year, as they need to be changed?

7. Any trips planned? Some small day trips with my daughter. Not sure where.

8. Wedding plans? Nope ...

9. What's on your calendar? Many things.

10. What can't you wait for? A job, I miss the income!!

11. What would you like to see happen different? I'd love to see Michigan heal from what ails it.

12. What about yourself will you be changing? My outlook on my health, and getting healthy once again.

13. What happened in '07 that you didn't think would ever happen? Not a thing, LOL.

14. Will you be nicer to the people you care about? I'm already nice to them, don't think I could be nicer, lol.

15. Will you dress differently this year than you did in 2007? Definitely. I've lost about 60 pounds since getting sick. Nothing I used to wear fits me anymore. In replacing my wardrobe I'm updating it, too.

16. Will you start or quit drinking? I was just recently diagnosed as being a diabetic, so I'll cut my social drinking down even further (if that's possible, lol).

17. Will you better your relationship with your family? I'm very close to my kids now. But I doubt that the relationship I have with most of my family can be salvaged. We just can't see eye to eye on anything of importance, not that we haven't tried.

18. Will you do charity work? Once I'm financially able to do so, yes. I'd love to adopt a family for the holidays. Provide them with gifts and food for Christmas that they otherwise wouldn't be able to afford.

19. Do you expect 2008 to be a good year for you? Oh yes! I've busted my butt lately to improve my life. And it's looking up!!

20. How much did you change from this time last year til now? I'm a totally different person. Even though the changes I've made really started in 2006, I entered 2007 feeling depressed and overwhelmed. Sure, I've had major health issues lately, but compared to the depression and all, I'm a much happier, more determined person.

21. Will you still be friends with the same people you are friends with now? Definitely. 2007 was my year to eliminate the false friends and poisonous relationships from my life. I'm entering 2008 with dear friends, friends I pray are in my life forever!!

22. Major lifestyle changes? Again, just having recently been diagnosed as a diabetic my goal for 2008 is to get it under control and live a healthier lifestyle. I plan in being around to watch my grandchildren have children!!

23. What will you make sure doesn't happen in 2008 that happened in 07? Depression, feelings of helplessness, feeling overwhelmed. I've come a long way in twelve short months. I've learned to concentrate on the present and on my future, not dwell in a painful past.

24. What are your New Years Eve plans? I haven't any plans this year. It'll be a night to reflect on where I was and where I'm headed.

25. Will you have someone to kiss at midnight? Sadly no.

26. Wish for 2008? I wish for better health and continuing happiness.

11/26/07

Snagged from Leann

I snagged this from Leann, who snagged it from Shades, who snagged it from ... oh! Nevermind ... let's get on with it, LOL!

How OCD am I?  Let's find out:

HOW OCD ARE YOU?

[X] You have cleaned someone else's house.
[ ] You are picky about everything (some things)
[X] You have wiped off a kids face that wasn't related to you.
[X] You have taken three showers in one day.
[X] You "fix" things like photo frames that are sideways.

[X] A tag coming out of someone's shirt presents a problem to you.
[X] You rock at making lists.
[X] You're very into details.
[X] You know how to do your own laundry.
[X] If you can't fix something it drives you nuts.

[X] Nothing is wrong with having things alphabetized.
[ ]You count your steps most of the time.
[ ] You have to know everything.
[ ] Everything has a place.
[X] Untied shoes bug you.

[X] If you're walking through a store and something is off a rack you put it back.
[X] If labels aren't facing you, you have to fix them so that they do.
[X] Things don't have to be perfect. They just have to be the right way according to you.
[ ] You like vacuuming or mopping… it just makes the floor look better.
[ ] A cleaning product has blown your mind.

[X] It bothers you when someone moves something out of place.
[X]You have categorized something.
[X] Typos drive you nuts.
[X] You hate misspellings.
[X] You have corrected a teacher...but not as many times as I've wanted to!!!

Grand Total: 19
Count the check boxes and mutiply that number by 4 (the answer is your percentage).

So...I guess I'm 76% OCD!  I am OCD in a way, but get easily side-tracked (more like derailed!!)

How OCD are you???

11/3/07

Another Survey I Snagged from Pink ...

Another one I snagged from Pink over on 360 ... and yes, I love these silly surveys!!

1. Do you like cheese?
Yup, especially if it's Pinconning cheese!!

2. Have you ever smoked heroin?
Oh hell no!

3. Do you own a gun?
Not yet ...

4. Your favorite song?
Right now its "Blue Highway" by Neil Diamond

5. Do you get nervous before doctor appointments?
Nope, not anymore.

6. What do you think of hot dogs?
I dunno, they're okay.

7. Favorite Christmas song?
"I Want A Hippopotomus for Christmas"

8. What do you prefer to drink in the morning?
Anything that'll help me wash down my morning meds (usually a Diet Mt. Dew or Iced Tea)

9. Can you do push ups?
Do you mean those orange sherberts on a stick? Yup!!

11. What's your favorite piece of jewelry?
My butterfly ring

12. Favorite hobby?
Dollhouse miniatures

13. Secret weapon to get the opposite sex?
Be yourself ...

14. Do you have A.D.D.?
Nope

15. What one trait do you hate about yourself?
Physical or personality? Either way ... I dunno

16. Middle Name?
Yes, I have one, thanks.

17. Name 3 thoughts at this exact moment...
Need to do one more cartoon for class ... need to get a load of jeans washed ... what's the deal with my car? Now it seems to be running fine. Geesh.

18. Name 3 things you bought yesterday?
Black ink for printer, colored ink for printer, paper for printer ... oh wait, the paper was buy two ink cartridges get a reem of paper free ...

19. Name 3 drinks you regularly drink?
Diet Mt. Dew, Iced Tea and water

20. Current worry right now?
My car ... was it just being tempermental the other day or is there another expensive repair in "our" future?

21. Current hate?
Hate is a strong word ... don't have any hates. Have a lot of dislikes, but no hates.

22. Favorite place to be?
Wherever my family is.

23. How did you bring in the New Year?
Last few years have been spent alone ... my choice ... quietly reflecting on the old year and what I want the new year to bring ...

24. Where would you like to go?
Anywhere but here

25. Name three people who will complete this and return?
I haven't a clue ...

26. Do you own flip flops?
Yuppers

27. What shirt are you wearing?
A brown flower print thermal shirt

28. Do you like sleeping on satin sheets?
Yuppers

29. Can you whistle?
Yeah

30. Favorite color?
Green

31. Would you be a pirate?
Heck yeah ... get to travel. And I love the sea ... LOL!

32. What songs do you sing in the shower?
Don't usually sing in the shower.

33. Favorite girl's name?
Coralee

34. Favorite boy's name?
Micah

35. What's in your pocket right now?
Pepper spray, car key

36. Last thing that made you laugh?
Probably one of my goofy kids ...

37. best bed sheets as a child?
We only had plain sheets ... but there was a powder blue sheet set that I liked. Flannel if I remember right.

38. Worst injury you've ever had?
Geesh, there's been a few ... which one to pick?

39. Do you love where you live?
I hate it. It's a dying community in a state that's economically depressed.

40. How many TVs do you have in your house?
5

41. Who is your loudest friend?
None now. My friends are all pretty quiet ...

42. How many dogs do you have?
No dogs. I'm a cat person. Four cats ...

43. Does someone have a crush on you?
I dunno.

45. What is your favorite book?
Too many to name.

46. What is your favorite candy?
Candy corn!!

47. Favorite Sports Teams?
Detroit Red Wings

48. What song do you want played at your funeral?
Fly by Celine Dion

49. What were you doing 12 AM last night?
Drawing.

50. What was the first thing you thought of when you woke up?
Where's that damned phone?? It was ringing - that's what woke me up.

Snagged this from a Friend on 360

I snagged this from Pink ... over on 360 ... and I see my friend Cass did it too ...

1. Where were you 1 hour ago? In the shower

2.Who will be your next kiss? Probably my grandson.

3. Is there anything pink within 10 feet of you? Yeah, a lanyard and a foam flower!

4. When is the last time you went to the mall? Yesterday. I needed ink for my printer.

5. Are you wearing socks right now? No, maybe that's why my feet are so cold!?!

6. When was the last time you went out of town? About two months ago when Alien and I went to Port Huron

7. Have you been to the movies in the last 5 days? Nope

8. What was the last thing you had to drink? Iced tea

9. What are you wearing right now? Jeans and a flower print thermal shirt

10. Have you been in a car wash? Not lately.

11. Last food you ate? Cheese sticks and "personal pizza". Yum!

12. Where were you last week on Saturday? Doing homework more than likely.

13. Have you bought any clothing items in the last week? Nope

14. When was the last time you ran? My mouth? A few days ... !

15. What's the last sporting event you watched? Hockey

16. What is your favorite class? Basics of Drawing (a.k.a. Cartooning class)

17. Your dream vacation? Anywhere quiet and secluded

18. Last 3 people's house's you were in? My folks, my brother, and my DILs houses

19. How old are your parents? mom is 77 my dad is 76

20. Do you miss anyone? my grandmothers, my brother

21. Last play you saw? Annie (been a few years)

22. What are your plans for today? Nowhere, my stupid car is down, so I'm staying home. Guess I'll do some drawing instead? Maybe clean a bit

23. Ever go to camp? Does it count as camping if it's in a "house bus"?

24. Were you an honor roll student? Not in high school I wasn't. Have been on the honors list in college tho.

25. What do you know about the future? That it's only a day away ...

26. Are you wearing any perfume or cologne? Rarely. But when I do I wear "Shades"

27. Where is your best friend located? In California

28. Do you have a Tan? You're kidding. I'm a Michigander - what's a tan?

29. How old do you want to be when you have kids? Been there done that. Looking forward to the empty nest!

30. Do you collect anything? Yuppers.

31. Last time you got stopped by a cop or pulled over? Two or three years.

32. Have you ever drank your soda from a straw? Only when we're out in a restuarant

33. How do you like your drinks? No ice!

34. Do you like Hot sauce? Love it, but it hates me!

35. Last time you took a shower? About an hour and 35 questions ago ... LOL ... see question #1

36. Who do you have a crush on? Yuppers ... sure do ... but I don't crush and tell. LMAO

37. What is your mood today? Bummed. See question #22.

38. Are you someones best friend? I sure am!

39. Are you Rich? Not according to my bank I'm not.

NOW WHO MIGHT I BE PICKIN ON TODAY? EVERYONE WHO READS THIS!

10/16/07

Survey snagged from Pink ...

Another survey stolen from Pink!

1. What bill do you hate paying the most?
EVERY ONE OF THEM! (I'm sticking with Pink's answer!)

2. What's the best place to eat a romantic dinner?
To the park for a picnic (without the kidliens)

3. Last time you puked from drinking?
Been a loooong time!

4. When is the last time you got drunk and danced on a bar?
Never done that ...

5. Name of your 2nd grade teacher?
Oh lordy, I don't remember her name!!

6. What do you really want to be doing right now?
Sleeping

7. What did you want to be when you were growing up?
An architect

8. How many colleges did you attend?
Two

9. Why did you wear the shirt that you have on right now?
Because it was the first thing I grabbed

10. GAS PRICES First thought?
Too damned high

11. If you could be anywhere and take someone with you...Who & where?
I dunno, Bahamas I guess ... with? Whomever ...

12. First thought when the alarm went off this morning?
I was up 45 minutes before alarm went off - thanks to the Alien.

13. Last thought before going to sleep last night?
Don't forget to take the garbage to the curb in the morning!

14. What chore do you despise?
Anything that has to do with cleaning chemicals since I'm allergic to them!

15. If you didn't have to work, would you volunteer at an art gallery?
No, but I would volunteer at a local historical museum

16. Get up early or sleep in?
Sleep in

17. What is your favorite cartoon character?
Screwy Squirrel

20. Favorite NON sexual thing to do at night with a girl/guy?
Instant message or talk on the phone

21. A secret that you wouldn't mind everyone knowing?
It wouldn't be a secret if everyone knew about it.

22. Are you planning on remaining in your current field?
Not a chance (my current field is "unemployed")

23. If you are not married, do you see yourself married in the next five years?
Possibly

24. Your favorite lunch meat?
Sandwich pepperoni (yeah, there is such a thing!)

25. What do you get every time you go into a WalMart?
my blood pressure 'script

26. Beach or lake?
Beach

27. Do you think marriage is an outdated ritual that was invented by people who died at 20?
No, I don't think neanderthals influenced the ritual of marriage, but both my exes were neanderthals ...

28. Who do you stalk on MySpace?
Ummm, no one

29. Favorite guilty pleasure?
Pepperoni sandwiches (see number 24)

30. Favorite movie you wouldn't want anyone to find out about?
Shrek

31. What's your drink?
Diet Mt. Dew

32. Cowboys or Indians?
Native Americans

33. Cops or Robbers?
COPS

34. Do you cheer for the bad guy?
Depends ...

35. What Hollywood star do you think resembles you best?
I dunno ...

36. If you had to pick one, which cast member of Lost would you be?
I don't watch Lost ... so hellifiknow

37. What do you want when you are sick?
Sleep, quiet and darkness ...

38. Who from high school would you like to run into?
Tiger - and we just reunited recently too!!

39. What radio station is your car radio tuned to right now?
FOX FM (Country)

42. Norm or Cliff?
Norm

43. The Cosby Show or the Simpsons?
The Simpsons

44. Worst relationship mistake that you wish you could take back?
Oh lordy, I guess it would have been the entire relationship. Marrying my rebound from my first divorce. HUGE mistake (altho Alien came out of that mistake, so it can't be all bad)

45. Do you like the person who sits directly across from you at work?
I'm unemployed - please excuse me from this question.

46. If you could get away with it, whom would you kill?
The next moron that cuts me off in traffic and jeopardizes the lives of innocent people because they're in too much of a freaking hurry to drive safely!

47. What famous person would you like to have dinner with?
Robin Williams - it'd be a lively dinner conversation, that's for sure!

48. What famous person would you like to sleep with?
Believe it or not, no one ...

49. Have you ever had to use a fire extinguisher for its intended purpose?
A few times.

50. Last book you read?
Been a while since I've read for pleasure. I think it was one of Tolkien's books, not sure which one at this point.

51. Do you have a teddy bear?
Yuppers. And he's a bed hog!

52. Strangest place you have ever brushed your teeth?
Behind a tree in the woods

53. Somewhere in California you've never been and would like to go?
I've never been to California, period. Sacramento

54. Number of texts in a day?
Depends ... some days none. Some days (like yesterday) over thirty

55. At this point in your life would you rather start a new career or relationship?
Career ... the relationship is already going good ...

57. Pencil or pen?
Pencil

58. bueller??? bueller??? bueller???
Ferris Bueller's Day Off ...

59. How many jobs have you had?
A dozen or so

60. Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
Not in Michigan, that's for sure!!

61. What do you think of the person that took this survey before you?
SHE'S GREAT!