Another one of those damn memes

Monday, October 13, 2008

I found this half finished in my drafts from many months ago so I have no idea where I got it. Let it be a place holder until I finish my riveting post on how I decided to incur thousands of dollars more in student loan debt.


32 Random Questions

1) The phone rings. Who are you hoping it is?

Ed McMan calling to inform me that I've won millions of dollars. Which would be a miracle considering I never enter stuff like that.

2) When shopping at the grocery store, do you return your cart?

Yes. One time upon leaving a store I found my side mirror hanging by its electrical wires due to being rammed by a shopping cart. Do you know how expensive it is to replace an electric mirror not including the repainting?!

3) In a social setting, are you more of a talker or a listener?

It truly depends on the situation. How comfortable am I with these people? Is there alcohol involved? I'm always more of a talker when you introduce alcohol. And apparently more of a singer.

4) If abandoned in the wilderness, would you survive?

It depends. Are there grasshoppers?

5) Do you like to ride horses?

I haven't ridden a horse in years. The last one I was on one it dumped me on my head. I would love to ride one again, provided it was well behaved.

6) Did you ever go to camp as a kid?

Nope. I can't name a single friend who did either.

7) What was your favorite board game as a kid?

I loved, loved Clue.

8) If a sexy person was pursuing you but you knew he/she was taken, what would you do?

Tell them to fuck off. Cheating does nothing but bring heartache and devastation.

9) Would you date someone with different religious beliefs?

I think it depends on how different those beliefs are. Polar opposites? Probably not. Though if R suddenly decided to start worshiping a coat rack I'd probably see about having her committed.

10) Are you continuing your education?

That is the plan. If all goes well I will start grad school full-time in August 2009 to get my master's in Social Work. While in grad school I hope to get my post certificate in marriage and family counseling.

11) Do you know how to shoot a gun?

Yes. I wish I had more training but I know the basics.

12) If the house was on fire, what's the first thing you'd grab?

If R and the animals were out I would probably grab our purses, my grandmother's ring, our laptops, my picture album that contains all my baby pictures and R's scrapbook with all her baby pictures. Wow, I guess I need to keep a damn shopping cart by the door in case of fire.

13) How often do you read books?

I read just about everyday. I go through phases where I devour books. I do nothing but read in all my spare time. Other times I read only when we're outside with the dog or I'm bored with everything else.

14) Do you think more about the past, present or future?

Sadly, I think I spend more time worrying about the future than living in the present. Which is a slight improvement from when I used to live in the damn past all the time.

15) What is your favorite children's book?

Favorite children's book or book read as a child? There is a distinction there. My favorite book I read as a child was Gone With the Wind.

I didn't really read many children's books. A few stick out in my mind today; Where the Red Fern Grows, Say Goodnight Gracie and This Stranger, My Father.

16) How tall are you?

Depends on who is around when you ask. If I'm alone or none of the assholes are listening I'll say 5'0. If the assholes make a big deal about it I'll say 4'11 & 3/4".

17) Where is your ideal house located?

Somewhere with lots and lots of land. I don't want to be able to see my neighbors if at all possible. My ideal world would be 20 acres all wooded except for about 2 1/2 acres in the middle where we'll stick our house.

18) Last person you talked to?

A coworker.

19) When was the last time you were at Olive Garden?

Years ago. Seriously the last time I can really recall was back in 2005 when R and I met for lunch one day during the week.

20) What are the keys on your key chain for?

I have a key to my car, our house, my office, Kaye's home, and the filing cabinet. My key for the Pilot is on a separate key ring.

21) What did you do last night?

Helped R make cookies for her potluck, played WOW, played with the animals and read. Wild & crazy, huh?

22) Where is your current pain at the moment?

My ass. Always my ass.

23) Do you like mustard?

Sparingly.

24) Do you like your Mom or Dad?

I love my Mom. Don't know or care to know my Dad.

25) How long does it take you in the shower?

Ten minutes maybe? If I'm shaving it takes longer of course. Or if I fall asleep.

26) What movie do you want to see right now?

A really good scary one that will scare the shit out of me or at least make me jump a few times. Anyone know of any?

27) Do you put lotion on your dog or cats?

People do this?

28) What did you do for New Years?

Strangely enough I'm drawing a blank here. We probably spent a quiet evening at home as we're not the out and about on New Years type. Last time we did that we ended up with a drunk cab driver who nearly killed us a dozen times.

29) Do you think The Grudge was scary?

I fell asleep at the end. Enough said?

30) Do you own a camera phone?

Yes, but the picture quality leaves much to be desired as evidenced by some of the pictures I've posted here.

31) What is the last letter of your middle name?

H.

32) Who did you vote for on American Idol?

I've never voted on American Idol. And I stopped watching back when it looked like Taylor Hicks was going to win.

Because the stress has sucked the life out of me

Friday, August 08, 2008

1. Have you ever been searched by the cops?
Yes, I have. More than once in fact.

2. Do you close your eyes on roller coasters?

I try really hard not to but sometimes it happens involuntarily.

3. When's the last time you've been sledding?

Wow. A loooong ass time ago. And now that I think about it...I've never been sledding on a traditional sled. We rarely ever get snow in the MidSouth and even rarer still do we get enough snow to sled in so no one I know even owns one. However, back in 8th grade my bff & I used trash can lids to "sled" down the street during the huge ice storm. Busted my ass so many times I could barely sit down.

4. Would you rather sleep with someone else, or alone?

I would much rather sleep with R than alone.

5. Do you believe in ghosts?

Yes, I do. My family has a history of being haunted by various ghosts and such. Just mention "George" to R and she flips out.

6. Do you consider yourself creative?

My first reaction is no, I don't. However, I would like to think that somewhere deep inside me is a creative streak.

7. Do you think O.J. killed his wife?

There are people out there who think he didn't?? Wow.

8. Jennifer Aniston or Angelina Jolie?

Angelina hands down. She's actually at the top of my list :) And besides, Jennifer Aniston does nothing for me.

9. Do you stay friends with your ex's?

I've only successfully stayed friends with one ex and sadly we lost touch a long time ago. I really miss him! So Markel if you're out there, call me!

10. Do you know how to play poker?

Yes. I even think I understand how to play Texas Hold 'Em. Well, except for the whole betting thing. That really confuses me. I'm not allowed to play for money anyway. I have a tendency to try to bluff every single hand. And I never, ever fold. Even with shit cards.

11. Have you ever been awake for 48 hours straight?

Yes and it was scary and something I would prefer to forget. I get jittery if I don't have enough sleep every night so me with no sleep for 2 days is a thing of nightmares.

12. What's your favorite commercial?

I refuse to answer this question on the basis of possible ridicule.

13. What are you allergic to?

feather pillows which sucked a lot for me until I realized I could buy the ones with the faux down. They're still not as nice as feather pillows but they're MUCH better than regular cotton filled ones.

14. If you're driving in the middle of the night, and no one is around do you run red lights?

Nope. I'd end up getting caught. It's just how my luck tends to run.

15. Do you have a secret that no one knows but you?

Doesn't everyone?

16. Boston Red Sox or New York Yankees?

I don't really care for baseball. Or sports in general for that matter.

17. Have you ever been Ice Skating?

Talk about horrible memories. And horrible pain! The one time I went I could only stand up by holding onto the walls. Did I mention it was horrible?

18. How often do you remember your dreams?

Not that often. Most of the time if I do it's because it was scary or upsetting in some way. Lately I've been waking up with the remnants of a dream in my mind but the harder I try to remember it the faster it goes away.

19. When was the last time you laughed so hard you cried?

The time I got tore up a few weeks ago when I attempted to break my all time record of liquor intake. I can't remember what I was laughing about though.

20. Can you name 5 songs by The Beatles?

Sure can't.

21. What's the one thing on your mind now?

Trying to figure out if stress can make you suddenly develop an eye twitch. My right eye has been twitching all day & it's freaking me the fuck out!

22. Do you know who Ghetto-ass barbie is?

Am I supposed to?

23. Do you always wear your seat belt?

Always, always, always. Well, at least since I was hit head on when I was 16. That was also the time I learned the value of the air bag. Scary times.

24. What cell service do you use?

Alltel. But, I guess it's Verizon now. I don't even know anyone who has Verizon. Yay or nay? We have until the end of the year to decide whether or not to renew our contract with Alltel thus locking Verizon into honoring the plan we have now.

25. Do you like Sushi?

NOM, NOM, NOM. Is that answer enough?

26. Have you ever narrowly avoided a fatal accident?

Accident? No. Fatality, yes? What can I say? I have some crazy ex-girlfriends.

27. What do you wear to bed?

Nothing.

28. Been caught stealing?

Great. Now I have that damn song stuck in my head. But, to answer the question- I might have as a kid.

29. what shoe size do you have?

Depends on the shoe. I can wear anywhere from like a 5 1/2 to a 7 1/2.

30. Do you truly hate anyone?

I try really hard not to.

31. Classic Rock or Rap?

I enjoy both. Just depends on the song and the mood.

32. If you could sleep with one famous person, who would it be?

If I was single, Angeline Jolie. Although at this point she's scaring me with how skinny she is. I'd probably insist she gain some weight. I'd hate to break her.

33. Favorite Song?

I've never been able to answer this question. I probably have tons of favorite songs. Depends on the genre, mood, the day.... My favorite "deep" song is Metallica's "One." My favorite nostalgic song is Charlie Daniels "Drinkin' my baby goodbye." My current favorite is a song from the new Sugarland album "It Happens."

34. Have you ever sang in front of the mirror?

Hasn't everyone?

35. What food do you find disgusting?

Balut.

36. Do you sing in the shower?

Sometimes.

37. Did you ever play, "I'll show you mine, if you show me yours"?

Isn't that like a childhood rite of passage?

38. Have you ever made fun of your friends behind their back?

I did this a lot when I was younger.

39. Have you ever stood up for someone you hardly knew?

Many, many times. I have a tendency to favor the underdog and I take it personally when an injustice occurs or when someone harms another person (i.e. bullying, domestic & child abuse, etc.)

40. Have you ever been punched in the face?

Yes, and it hurt like a bitch everytime.

Lazy Meme

Friday, July 11, 2008

Because I'm too lazy to think of anything else. Borrowed from Maria a long, long time ago.

The Alphabet Meme.

A is for your age:

27 soon to be 28. Which really freaks me the fuck out as I remember when my Mom was 28. Because I was like 8. Nothing like thinking that thought to freak my ovaries out.

B is for your burger of choice:

I don't really have a favorite burger. If it's medium rare (closer to rare), has cheese on it and tastes halfway decent I'll probably eat it.

C is for the car that you drive:

I have a 10 year old Honda Civic. I talked R into buying a Honda Pilot a year ago. Ya know before gas prices started soaring towards $4.00 a gallon.

D is for dog's name:

She has so many. Ryley Jean if you are exasperated with her. Ryley J. Dog if you are trying to make her wag her whole body. We also call her Punky Dog, Rye, Puppy, Rydog, Puptart, Pup-a-lup, Ryley DogDog, the list could go on forever.

E is for an essential item you use each day:

I'd love to say something deep and meaningful here like a book of inspirational quotes that helps me start my day or a recycling bin; you know something that makes me look like a good, sensible person. Honestly my essential item is my Philosophy Purity Made Simple face cleanser. Because nothing says indulgent like paying that much money for facial wash. But, hey Sephora has already offered me a birthday present and my birthday is still 13 days away. It just goes to show that Sephora loves me best. And you know they want me to spend more money. Whatever.

F is for your favorite television show:

I really can't pick one. It really depends on my mood and if we're talking about new shows or old shows. I think the show that I most look forward to each new season is Bones. Or the Closer. My favorite tv show that is no longer around is Golden Girls. Followed closely by Queer as Folk.

G is for favorite game:

World of Warcraft. Followed closely by the Silent Hill series.

H is for hometown:

Bartlett. Which no one has ever heard of. It's a nice suburb of the not so nice city of Memphis.

I is for instruments played:

That would be a big fat NONE. We did learn to play recorders in my 5th grade music class. That would probably count for something if I remembered how to play. Or you know ever even really learned it.

J is for favorite juice:

Pomegranate. Mmmmmm. With X-Rated Vodka! Or ya know all by itself if you're trying to let your liver survive a little longer than the rest of us alkies.

K is for what you'd like to kick:

This whole chocolate craze I've been on for over a month now. Pretty much if it's chocolate you'd better keep it away from me.

L is for last restaurant you dined at:

Colton's with R's ex-boyfriend and his wife. No, it wasn't awkward at all. Except for the fact that he hates me and only talks about motorcycles and engines and all the shit I have no interest in.

M is for your favorite muppet:

Probably Animal or Gonzo. Because they're both crazy and under appreciated. Kinda like me.

N is for number of piercings you have:

Currently I have 5. 3 in my right ear & 2 in my left. At one point I had 9 piercings. 8 in my ears and 1 in my tongue.

O is for overnight hospital stays:

Zero. Unless you count when I was born.

P is for people you were with today:

My wonderful R who is one year older today. She may be one year older but she's still the best woman I know. And the sexiest.

Q is for what you do in quiet times:

What is this quiet time you speak of? Really the only quiet time I have is in between kicks when outside kicking the ball for the dog. Usually if I have quiet time I read or play Warcraft.

R is for regrets:

I have many regrets. I regret fucking around in high school and the beginning of college. I regret ever getting a credit card when I moved out on my own. I regret getting an apartment with my ex. I regret running away when I was 17. I regret most of my past relationships. I regret spending excessively. I regret responding to that email that got me fired from that job. I regret letting myself get so out of shape. I regret not spending more time with my loved ones that are no longer with me. I regret so much. However, I wouldn't change a single thing, not even the most horrible experiences in my life. Because those experiences have made me who I am today. And they made me the person I was eight years ago when I met and fell in love with the love of my life. If I changed something would we have met? Would I have been the person I was then? Would she still have fallen in love with me? I wouldn't trade anything for her so I don't mind living with a a past that I look back on with many regrets.

S is for status:

According to the state of Arkansas and most states in the U.S. I'm single. But, in my heart I'm married to a wonderful woman.

T is for time you woke up today:

Well, I originally woke up at 1:00 a.m. to sing happy birthday to my girl. But, she told me to shut up so I got up at my normal time of 5:20.

U is for what you consider unique:

On me? My eyes. They're my one great feature. In general? Probably the ability of the human race to be so fucking cruel to one another.

V is for favorite vegetable:

Do mushrooms count as a veggie? I looooove me some mushrooms. Even though I've had food poisoning from eating them no less than 4 times. My love for them is great enough that I'm willing to take the risk.

W is for your worst habit:

Probably stressing myself out over small stuff. I swear it's getting to the point that I don't feel like I'm ever relaxed as I'm always worrying about something.

X is for x-rays you have had:

My chest, foot and arms are the only ones I can think of.

Y is for yummy food you ate today:

I am currently eating the wonderful cherries that R bought us as a special prize. Seriously, are cherries this expensive everywhere in the country??

Z is for zodiac sign:

I am a Leo. Except most people see me having the exact opposite qualities of a Leo. People that really know me know that I really am a Leo at heart.

A different kind of meme

Wednesday, June 25, 2008

The questions:

1. What is your first name?
2. What is your favorite food?
3. What high school did you attend?
4. What is your favorite color?
5. Who is your celebrity crush?
6. What is your favorite drink?
7. Where would you go on your dream vacation?
8. What is your favorite dessert?
9. What do you want to be when you grow up?
10. What do you love most in life?
11. Choose one word to describe you.
12. Your Flickr name?

Directions:

• Go to Flickr and for each question type your answer in the search box

• Using only the images on the first page of search results, select one picture (the picture that best describes you answer, the picture that calls out to you, whatever just pick one)

• Copy the URL of your chosen picture

• Once you have a URL for each answer go over to Mosaic Maker and create your own mosaic.
  

Meme idea borrowed from A Perfect Anomaly

Photos credited to:
1. Jennifer, 2. seafood grill (for 2), 3. Bolton High School, 4. Gizmo, 5. angkor wat ..., 6. break di vanità, 7. Lake Pukaki, New Zealand, 8. Melting Chocolate, 9. Judges, 10. dark carnival,
11. FOGGY DAYS .., 12. Moon Rainbow