Saturday, April 26, 2008

Todo Before I die - Friday Five

Hello everyone it's that time of the week again for Friday Five this week's theme is brought to you by kwika. This week’s theme is five things on your "to do before you die" list.  It could be historical, public or personal be sure to check his page out - http://kwika.multiply.com/. Copy this to your blog, including your responses, and be sure to come back here to add your link to the comments. Remember we decided that only the weekly prompts would be posted to the Group Blog: http://fridayfivegroup.multiply.com.  Any other questions, comments, or suggestions should be posted in comments or to the Group Notes.
1. Tour Egypt. Visit the Valley of the God's and swim at Sharm el-Sheikh.
2. Finish my degree, via Paralegal, to Law School.
3. Take a concealed weapons course and buy My Gun. *twisted thoughts about this*
4. Photo Journal/Blog, across the US, my family history.
5. Publish my Family History "Thus Far" Called FamilyHugz!

Saturday, March 1, 2008

I'm a Big Girl, too!

(stole this from Stefnee, and I feel like a pull-ups commercial.. he he)

Tired of all of those surveys made up by high school kids?
"Have you ever kissed someone?"
"Missed someone?"
"Told someone you loved them?"
"Drank alcohol?''

A few questions for people who are a little older ...
1. What bill do you hate paying the most? Medical bills
2. Where was the last place you had a romantic dinner? The  Boathouse, in Charleston.
3. Do you regret losing your virginity to who you lost it to? Yes
4. If you could go back and change one thing what would it be? High School. Did I just say I'd go back? Ugh
5. Name of your first grade teacher? I had two first grade teacher's and I don't remember either one.  Mrs. Harris was 2nd grade..
6. What do you really want to be doing right now? sleeping
7. What did you want to be when you were growing up? A teacher
8. How many colleges did you attend? one
9. Why did you choose the shirt that you have on right now? So I could go to bed (also turquoise.. interesting..)
10. What are your thoughts on gas prices? I hear that by Spring it will be $4/gal and that concerns me
11. If you could move anywhere and take someone with you where would it be?Egypt
12. First thought when the alarm went off this morning? It didn't
13. Last thought before going to sleep last night? I've been awake for 30+ hours
14. Do you miss being a child? I never was a child that I remember
15.  Missing in action? Amazingly.. nothing! The Boy found my PDA today, too! Yay!
16. What errand/chore do you despise? Laundry
17. If you didn't have to work, would you volunteer? Yes
18. Get up early or sleep in? Sleep in
19. What is your favorite cartoon character? TINK!

20. Favorite thing to do at night with a girl? Watch girlie movies 
21. Have you found real love yet? Ummm..
22. When did you first start feeling old? when PAIN became a daily event
24. Your favorite lunch meat? Peppered Turkey Breast
25. What do you get every time you go into Wal-Mart? Mad. I so hate this store.
26. Beach or lake? Both
27. Do you think marriage is an outdated ritual? Yes
28. Do you own property? Yes.
29. Favorite guilty pleasure? I can't tell you his name. LOL
30. Favorite movie you wouldn't want anyone to find out about? I'm a blogger.  I've exposed it already.
31. What's your drink? Lemonade or Hot Cocoa
32. Cowboys or Indians? Ummm
33. Cops or Robbers? Ummm
34. Who from high school would you like to run in to? Donna Javner
35. What radio station is your car radio tuned to right now? I have no idea. Probably talk radio. We usually plug in the IPOD.
36. Norm or Cliff? is this from that bar where everyone knows your name?
37. Grey's or 'The Office? Grey's, but I don't watch it
39. Do you like the person that sits directly across from you at work? no such person
40. What famous person would you like to have dinner with? Kenny Chesney
41. Indoors or Outdoors? Both
42. Have you ever crashed your vehicle? No. I don't think sitting at a stop light and being rear-ended as something I did. My shoulder won't forget, tho.
43. Have you ever had to use a fire extinguisher for its intended purpose? No.  But don't put out a kitchen fire with WONDRA! It sparks and ignites.
44. Last book you read? Moving On by Sarah Ban Breathnach
45. Do you have a teddy bear? No. I have a stuffed Monkey. I heart gorillas.
46. Strangest place you have ever brushed your teeth? Ummm.. what is strange?  On a rock, while camping?
47. Somewhere in California you've never been and would like to go? I'm stuck on the "never been" part.. I'm a Cali Girl transplanted to the Low Country.
48. Do you go to church? Yes, although Sunday's have had their issues, lately.
49. At this point in your life would you rather start a new career or a new relationship? ummm..  neither??
50. How old are you? 38 for 6 more weeks

Wednesday, February 13, 2008

3's About me (Lifted from Jana)

3 's About Me! Three jobs I have had in my life:
1. Glorified Sandwich Maker
2. Office B*tch
3. Teacher/Student Guide/Placement Counselor *Foreign Exchange Student's*
Three movies I would watch over and over:
1. The Breakfast Club
2. Practical Magic
3. Lethal Weapon
3 Three places I have lived:
1. San Diego, CA
2. Colorado Springs, CO
3. Jacksonville, FL
3 TV Shows that I watch:
1. While You Were Out
2. Cheaper by the Dozen
3. Jon and Kate plus Ei8ht
3 places I have been:
1. Grand Canyon

2. Gatlinberg
3. Mexico
3 of my favorite foods:
1. Sushi
2. Balsamic Vinegar
3.  Cheese
3 places I'd rather be right now: (in no order)
1. Egypt
2. The Virgin Islands
3. Alaska
3 friends I think will respond:
1. Sherry

2. Renee

3. Vicki

3 Things I am looking forward to this year:
1. Accomplishing some altered art with vintage ephemera
2. Open my Etsy Shop
3. Organize my Home
Now, here's what you're supposed to do... and please do not spoil the fun. Copy and Paste this on your page. Delete my answers and type in your answers. Give it the same title I did on my page The theory is that you will learn a lot of little known facts about those who know you.

Tuesday, January 15, 2008

Survey Fun!

(stolen from here)



1. What is the first thing you do in the morning after you get up? Find the Advil

2. Do you have a routine in the morning or is it anything goes?  Depends on the day.. but I hate mornings.
3. Do you drink coffee in the morning or something else? Something else.
4. What hand do you write with? Right or Left. Right
5. When getting dressed if wearing jeans or pants do you put them on first or your shirt? Jeans first. 
6. After you get your jeans or pants on your legs do you button and zip them before putting your shoes and sock on? Not always

7. When using toothpaste do you squeeze it from the top, bottom or middle?  The bottom or the middle. Depends on the time factor.. there is always another time.

8. Which way do you put the toilet paper on the roll? Under or roll over?  As I get older, I like when someone else puts it on the roll.  So it doesn't matter, anymore.  There is not right or wrong side.. no matter what you think! *smirk*

9. When brushing or combing your hair do you use your right or left hand? Right
10. While eating cereal do you read the box? Not anymore.
11. Do you change radio stations if a commercial comes on? I rarely listen to the radio unless its talk radio, so no.  Mostly its someone's IPOD or the laptop plugged into the car stereo.

12. Do you channel surf? No. I don't like to control the remote control.
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? When I watch tv, which is rare, I watch movies, or Glenn and when its over.. I'm done.

15. If you don’t get up during the commercials do you mute them or change the channel? No.  That's Girlie's job to make me crazy.

16. Do you sleep with the radio or TV on? No. I sleep with the fan on for white noise.
17. How do you sleep? Left or right side, back or stomach. left seems to be routine lately.. or in some fashion on the left-front.  This started from having surgery on the right side, though.. interesting... I hadn't thought about that.

18. Do you put your right or left shoe on first? Left
19. Do you put your seat belt on before starting your car? No
20. When walking do you put your left or right foot first? Left
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? No. It's my phone ear.

23. When talking do you talk with your hands? Yes

24. Do you part your hair on the left or right side or in the center? Left
25. When reading a book do you hold it in your left or right hand? Left, because my right hand is free to write, type, chat, eat, drink. *grin*

26. When washing clothes do you put the clothes first or the detergent first? Detergent
27. Fabric softener or dryer sheet? Both. Depends on what I'm washing/drying.  If its mine, it gets the ball.. in general, the sheet.  Fabric softener is evil to hand crochet face cloths.

28. Do you sort light and dark clothes before washing? Yes. You want pink socks?

29. Do you open doors with your right left hand? Right
30. When making soup that is condensed do you add a whole can of water? I rarely eat condensed soup because I'm allergic to everything in a can of soup, it seems.  I guess a whole can.

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? The top!

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 fluff them.

34. Do you Iron? I have a steamer or I throw it in the dryer with a wet towel.  
35. When entering the house do you wipe your feet first? Yes, and that is about as far as shoes stay on my feet. Please leave your shoes at the door, too.

36. Do you eat the end in a of the loaf of bread? Yes, but not the first time I open the loaf, usually.

37. When eating with a spoon do you use a little or big spoon or a little spoon?I prefer a small one.  I guess I extra prefer a small one.

Thursday, January 10, 2008

ABC's of Me

The A,B,C's of Me stolen from here.

A - Available - Sometimes?  To my clients and friends 24/7
B - Best Friends - Many
C - Crush - Yes, I have one! *grin*
D - Dad's Name- Michael
E - Easiest Person To Talk To - Tom, my cat.

F - Favorite Band - Music is life. I can't have just one.

G - Gummy Bears Or Worms - Bears
H - Hometown - San Diego, CA

I - Instrument - Voice
J - Job - Self employed

K - Kids - 3

L - Longest Car Ride - San Diego, CA to Jacksonville, FL
M - Milk Flavor - Horizon Organice Fat Free is not a flavor.. but its my choice.

N - Number Of Siblings - 3 brothers

O - One Wish - Egypt

P - Phobias -  Migraine

Q - Favorite Quote  - The most terrifying words in the English language are: I'm from the government and I'm here to help.
Ronald Reagan

R - Reason To Smile - Babies

S - Song You Last Heard - Colbie Caillat "Bubbly"
T - Time You Woke Up - 4pm (went down at noon)
U - Unknown Fact About Me - I almost always chat in pajamas

V - Vegetable - Asparagus

W - Worst Habits - Disorganization.

X - X-Rays You've Had - ALL

Y - Your Favorite Food - Calzone

Z - Zodiac Sign - AriesA