Meme O' Doom
Thursday, March 27th, 2008 08:24 am![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
auntbijouGakked from brumeux77. Man, I cannot believe how long it took to fill out this meme AND I can't believe that I actually took the time to fill it out!! All I can say is, I've got a migraine, and I got focused!!
1. Do you like strawberries? Yes, though I tend to prefer buying them from a farmer’s market or buy organic. They taste better, for one thing!
2. Who was your first best friend? Priscilla Kwan, who lived just down the street from me. Loved her to pieces, and our hearts broke when her family moved. Yes, my Asian fascination started young, young, young…
3. Have you seen The Notebook over a million times? Um, no. In fact, I don’t even think I’ve seen it once all the way through.
4. Laptop or PC? Both. I like the portability of the laptop, but I like the versatility of the PC. And the larger storage capacity.
5. Did you ever see The Sound of Music? Yes, more times than I like to mention!
6. Do you like hip hop or rock better? Rock, though I think I should mention here that I like a little bit of everything. My musical interests are widely varied, from rock, to classical, to dance, to blue grass, to metal… you get the picture?
7. Do you believe in God? Yes. I just don’t necessarily believe God is male.
8. Have you ever smashed your head against a pole and/or wall? Yes. Auntie is extremely accident prone. She can trip over molecules. Fortunately, she has a very, very hard head!
9. Have you ever been on a plane? Yes.
10. Were you ever in a play? I was a teddy bear in a Christmas musical in elementary.
11. Have you ever seen Stand by Me? Yes, but I don’t remember it too well.
12. Have you ever seen the movie Rent? Not in its entirety, just bits and pieces when it comes on cable.
13. Do you listen to music regularly? Yes, though I have to turn it off if anyone is trying to talk to me. With my hearing glitch, it’s impossible for me to understand someone if there is any other noise going on, whether it’s music, tv, or machinery.
14. Did you ever have braces? On my back teeth, yes.
15. Did you ever ride a horse and/or donkey before? My godmother raised horses and dogs, and was the sort to rescue horses that needed homes. So, yes, when I was very small, I rode horses, because she felt that every child should learn how to sit a horse. But I haven’t ridden since I was about 7 or so, and tremble to think what would happen now should I be foolish enough to try!
16. Have you ever licked the spine of a book? Er… why would I do that? Dude, not even if it had been dipped in chocolate!!!
17. Have you sat in a photo booth and just hung out without taking a picture? No.
18. Have you ever seen someone you knew and purposely avoided noticing them? Heavens, yes!!
19. When you see the abbreviation “rofl”, do you say it aloud in your head as, “rawful”? Nope, I see it as “Row-ful.”
20. Are you friends with your best friend’s significant other? I think I can safely say that after a few years of being a little uncomfortable around each other, and very careful and stilted conversations that now, yes, I am friends with my best friend’s husband.
21. How did you dress in middle school? It was the seventies. The late seventies. That being said, I mostly wore jeans and sneakers, because I was a tomboy, and though I rode the bus, it dropped me off a mile and a half away from home, and the area I had to walk through to get home wasn’t the sort you wanted to linger in. One’s chances of getting away from Trouble were greatly enhanced by not being forced to run in high heels.
22. If you were one of the Seven Dwarfs, which one would you be? I’d say it would be a tie between Bashful and Grumpy. With a little of Doc thrown in.
23. Have you ever flown first class? *wistful sigh* No, though I hear it’s wonderful!!
24. Would you rather surf in California or ski in Vermont? Since I’m so accident prone, I think putting Auntie on skis would be a terrible idea. And surfing?? Can’t I just sit on the beach building sand castles??
25. What is one topping you MUST have on your pizza? Cheese.
26. Do you prefer to read fiction or non-fiction books? Fiction, thank you.
27. Would you rather read books or magazines? Books. Books, books, books, books!!
28. Have you ever seen a shooting star? Yes! When we lived out in the boonies, far from city lights, the Husbandly One and I used to check for the next meteor shower, and then take a blanket out, spread it in the yard, and lie on our backs with the Impertinent One. It was wonderful, magical, and so much fun, and if you ever have the opportunity for it, I highly recommend it!!
29. Have you ever torn your pants in public? Yes, sadly enough. Because I am much more flexible than my clothing!
30. Do you know the difference between a conjunction and an adjective? Yes, yes, I do!
31. How many times a day do you brush your teeth? Twice a day, and then again if I’m going out in public.
32. Do you chew on ice? Not since I broke a molar and had to have it crowned!!
33. Do you watch TV or read before bedtime? Before kids? THO and I used to read. Or watch the news. Now? We’re too tired!!
34. Are you allergic to anything? I think the question should be more “What aren’t you allergic to?” Mold, penicillan, certain pollens… it’s too depressing to think of how much crap I’m allergic to!!
35. How many times a week do you wash your hair? I’m an every other day girl.
36. Do you own any plaid pants? Merlin, no!!
37. Have you ever been in a natural disaster (flood, hurricane, etc.)? I grew up on the Gulf Coast and now I live in Central Texas. Natural disasters are sort of de rigeur here. So, hurricanes, floods, and several tornadoes. Yay.
38. Have you ever had food SO bad in a restaurant that you sent it back? YES!!!!
39. Do you sleep in pajamas? Only if we’re having company, or we’re in a hotel. Otherwise, Auntie sleeps au natural.
40. Do you talk in your sleep? Yes, and THO gets a great deal of enjoyment out of telling me about it.
41. Have you ever swallowed your gum? Yes, though I wasn’t happy about it.
42. Where is the most inappropriate place your cell phone has rung? In a funeral home, because I’d forgotten to turn it off. I didn’t even answer it, I just turned it off immediately and apologized for forgetting!
43. Have you ever gone white water rafting? Not yet.
44. Have you ever faked sick? Not since I was about 8 and trying to avoid a bully. Of course, my mom made me go to school, and I ended up klonking the bully on the head with my lunch box and sending him to the nurse with a lump on his skull.
45. How many times have you broken a bone? Broke my left hand when I was 19. Cracked my thumb when I was 17. Cracked my skull in a bus accident when I was 15. Broke my nose four times when I was 18. Hmmmm… I did mention that I’m accident prone, right?
46. Have you ever had anyone tell you that your fly was open? Prolly when I was a kid.
47. Have you ever successfully pogoed on a pogo stick? Yes.
48. Do you eat breakfast? I try to, but it’s not always easy.
49. Can you pick things up with your toes? Yes, Auntie has prehensile toes.
50. How many foreign countries have you visited? Yes, one, though I consider Canada to be more of a “next-door neighbor” country than a foreign country.
51. Would you rather clean the bathroom or the kitchen? Aw, Mom, do I hafta?
52. What is your favourite breed of dog? Labrador Retrievers. They’re so calm and laid back, affectionate, and eager to please. I miss our Lab so much, he was such a cool dog!
53. Have you ever eaten frog legs? Eurgh, sorry, NO!!! *seriously grossed out*
54. Your absolute favorite shirt is dirty. Would you still wear it? Depends. Did I just wear it once or twice? Or is there, like, a giant blueberry stain on the front?
55. Have you ever put your tongue on a frozen pole? *snorts* Oh, please!!!
56. Have you ever blown bubbles in your milk? Well, I was once a kid, so I’m sure I did!
57. What did you call your baby blanket? Blanket.
58. Have you ever worn bell-bottoms? I am a child of the sixties and seventies. It’s pretty much a given that I’ve worn bell-bottoms. And let me tell you something, running in bell-bottoms? I don’t recommend it. Unless you want a broken nose…
59. Can you read while traveling without getting sick? Not in a car. Train, plane, bus if I have my back to the window.
60. What is a noise that you cannot stand? Crickets chirping at night, thanks to the Great Cricket Invasion at East Texas State in 1982.
61. Do you know how to do a cartwheel? Yes.
62. What is the most you are willing to spend on a pair of sunglasses? Ten bucks. Because I break them with embarrassing frequency.
63. Does your mum vacuum early in the morning while you’re asleep? Dunno, I’ll have to ask her.
64. Do you take pills of any sort? Yes. Several prescriptions for my asthma and allergies. Yay.
65. Do you plug your nose when swimming under water? Nope, I just hold my breath. I was a swimmer in middle and high school. Nose plugs were considered cheating!
66. What was your elementary school called? Brookline.
67. Do you maintain any friendships originating from elementary school? Yes, with my best friend of 30+ years. We met in 6th grade.
68. What is your most favourite word of all time? Ferrocarril. Just because it’s so darned fun to say, with rolling the r’s and all!
69. Do gothic people scare you? No, though they apparently scare our school board into wetting themselves.
70. What kind of relationship do you have with your dad? In one word? Complicated. He drives me nuts, and we have… issues. Love him, but I don’t like him much. Sometimes. I can say I understand him much better now than I did, but that doesn’t make it any better, really.
71. Would you forgive a friend for telling your biggest secret? Depends on the secret, and where she did the telling and who she told.
72. Is there anyone you like? *smiles mysteriously* Of course, sugar!
73. Do you like the colour orange? Sure! It’s a nice, cheerful color, though I can’t wear it. But I like it!
74. Do you find it in your heart to forgive? Most of the time.
75. Last thing you cooked? Hmmmm, home-made ramen with chicken, broccoli, peas, and carrots.
76. Are you in a good mood? Considering that my head is pounding, yeah, I’m in an okay mood.
77. What is your star sign? Libra.
78. Do you believe in luck? Yes, though I tend to believe we make our own luck.
79. Last person who told you your problems were going to be okay? The Husbandly One.
80. Do you have more or less than five real best friends? Fewer. And I’m blessed with the ones I have.
81. Be honest, do you like people in general? I find people endlessly fascinating. I don’t always like them, but they do fascinate me.
82. What are you doing this weekend? Soccer, both the Impertinent One and the Impossible Son.
83. What do you think about? whatever pops into my head.
84. Sometimes, do you wish you were someone else? Yes. Someone with more time, and much more organized than me!
85. Got any nicknames? Yes.
86. Do you like Starbucks? Dunno, I’ve never been.
87. Are you named after anyone? My mother’s Uncle Jean-Baptiste. His name was Americanized to John.
88. Are you taller than 5’6”?Nope. Auntie is 5’3” in her stocking feet. A little fireball, that’s me!
89. What is your background on your phone? Mountains
90. Which is more powerful: actions or words? Actions.
91. What are a few false perceptions you think people have about you? People sometimes think I’m flaky, or a bit ditzy, especially if I’m nervous and very talkative.
92. What is the greatest lesson a friend has taught you? Sometimes, it’s better to let go.
93. Who taught you how to ride a bike, and when? My dad, when I was about 7.
94. All right, so have you ever actually sat down and thought about why you like the person you like? Well, for one thing, he smells absolutely delicious to me (smell is very important to me). For another, his sense of humor zings the same way as mine. Whenever I make a snarky comment, he gets it right away, slings it back, and we banter back and forth. He gets me, and I get him. He also has the brightest blue eyes I’ve ever seen…
95. When people say, “Honestly, I don’t think I’ve ever talked shit about anyone” do you think it’s possible? I tend to take statements like that with a grain of salt. I’m sure they’ve never done it intentionally.
96. How do you feel about gay marriage? I’m withbrumeux77 on this one. Equal protection under the law, folks. It’s in the Constitution.
97. Is there someone you’d really like to hang out with and just talk about stuff? Yes, definitely! Several people on my f-list come to mind immediately.
98. Is there something that has happened in your past that you don’t like talking about? Doesn’t everybody?
99. Do you think a lot of people think bad things about you? I tend to not worry about things that I have no control over.
100. Do you think you’re approachable? I’m a sweet-faced, short, Southern gal. Yes, I am approachable.
101. Do you regret doing anything this week? No.
102. Name something you wouldn’t want to buy that’s been used. Can’t beat kath_ballantyne’s answer here, either: “Condoms.”
103. When did you last cry? Last week, when I found out my dad’s cancer is back, and there’s nothing really that can be done.
104. How late did you stay up last night? 10:30 pm.
105. Has someone of the opposite sex ever told you they loved you? THO tells me he loves me quite frequently.
106. What do you think of the most when you are alone? I’m a writer. I’m always thinking plots and story ideas.
107. Would you ever become a vegetarian or even vegan? Er… no.
108. What do you think of people who hate vegetarians? Pbbbbbbbbt!!!!
109. Are you a flirt? I am phenomenally bad at it, but that doesn’t keep me from making occasional tries at it!
110. Would you rather have jet black hair or cherry red hair? Cherry red. That way, my kids would always know where I am.
111. Do you make sexual innuendos about everything? YES!!
112. Have you ever held hands? What are we, twelve?? I’m married, YES, I’ve held hands!!
113. If you need a new pair of jeans, what store do you go to first? Kaiglers.
114. Have you ever gotten upset because somebody said they’d call you and they didn’t? Yes.
115. Have you ever met a real life prostitute? Yes. The neighborhood THO and I lived in wasn’t the best, and there were several that offered *cough* “door to door” service. We had male and female prostitutes, and a few that could be either. Take that any way you want.
116. Can you do push-ups? Yes.
117. Do you have a car? Yes. A minivan, and THO drives a small, fuel efficient car that looks like it should have a giant key sticking out the back.
118. Where’s your dad right now? In Houston, prolly sitting in front of his computer, playing Scrabble online.
119. Are you single? Nope, Auntie is very, very taken!
120. What’s your favourite animal? Let me think about that one.
121. What’s on your mind? My parents, and the fact that they’re getting to where they can’t live on their own anymore, and how to get my sisters to see that. My kids, laundry, bills… the usual.
122. Favourite football team? If you mean football the way the rest of the world means it, then the Houston Dynamos. If you mean American football, then, nope, don’t have one. Sorry.
123. What colour are your eyes? Depends. Mostly brown, though sometimes, they’re kinda green.
124. Where is your phone? On the computer desk in front of me.
125. What’s your biggest fear? That’s a tough one.
126. Does your family get family portraits done? No, but we should.
127. Are you mad at anyone? No.
128. Annoyed with anyone? I’m a mom, so it kind of goes with the territory, you know?
129. Do you have a best friend that knows you inside and out? Yes, and surprisingly enough, she loves me anyway. So does he.
130. Can you cook harder things than spaghetti, pancakes, and macaroni and cheese? Yes.
131. What’s your favourite time of year? Fall.
132. Do you know a lot about cars? I’m an accidental mechanic.
133. What is your favourite childhood board game? Scrabble
134. Do you change best friends a lot? Nope. Once I get them, I tend to hang onto them. See Char, whom I’ve know 30+ years!
135. Do you think that you’re a good person? Basically, yes.
136. Do people underestimate you? All the time. Drives me nuts, too.
137. What is the background on your computer? A photo I took of an architectural ornament on the Smithsonian Castle in Washinton D.C.
138. Does everyone in your life know the real you? THO. Char. Very few others.
139. Who was the last person to hug you? Miss Priss, when I kissed her goodnight.
140. Beach or mountains? Beach
141. Does someone love you? Yes.
142. Is your birthday on a holiday? Every few years, Rosh Hashanah falls on my birthday. Otherwise, no.
143. Do you vote? Yes.
144. Do you have any friends or family in the war right now? Yes.
145. Life… How do you feel about it? I tend to agree with the grandmother’s philosophy in “Parenthood.”
Grandma: You know, when I was nineteen, Grandpa took me on a roller coaster.
Gil: Oh?
Grandma: Up, down, up, down. Oh, what a ride!
Gil: What a great story.
Grandma: I always wanted to go again. You know, it was just so interesting to me that a ride could make me so frightened, so scared, so sick, so excited, and so thrilled all together! Some didn't like it. They went on the merry-go-round. That just goes around. Nothing. I like the roller coaster. You get more out of it.
That’s what life is like for me.
146. Coffee or tea? Tea. Coffee never tastes as good as it smells to me.
147. Have you ever been in love? Yes. Still am, 18 years later!
148. Do you talk to yourself? I’m a mom. Sometimes, we talk to the only person who’ll listen to us!
149. Have you lived up to your parents’ expectations? No. I always had the impression that they, especially my dad, expected me to have some sort of brilliant career doing something important. I know my dad hoped I’d become an engineer. I’ve got the brains for it. But… life threw me a few different curves. I’ve walked my own path, and I don’t regret it.
150. Are we more likely to find you in a coffee bar or a nightclub? Coffee bar, I guess. Drinking tea.
151. Has anyone ever told you that you would make a good stand-up comedian? I’m southern, and I have the story telling bug. What do you think?
152. What colour is your couch? Denim blue.
153. Has anyone ever mistaken you for a family member? I get mistaken for the Practical Sister, because we have the same color of hair, and kind of look alike, and I get mistaken for the Blonde Sister, even though I’m not blonde, because our natures are alike. I spent my senior year being called by the Blonde Sister’s name by my English teacher, because of that fact, even though my sister had graduated 13 years previously.
154. Do/did you want to go back to school? Yes. I’ve only got 26 hours to complete my Bachelor’s of Fine Arts, but I might change my major from graphic design to illustration. *shrugs* Or Engineering.
155. What was your grade 6 teacher’s name? Mrs. Ator. Really.
156. Have you ever tried Propel Calcium Water? Eurgh.. no!
157. Has anyone ever told you to your face what they truly think about you? *laughs* Yes! And my response? “Well, do you feel better now?”
158. What colour is the cloth/sponge you use in the shower/bath? It varies, because I throw them in the washer, doncha know.
159. Would you rather have a tarantula or a python as a pet? Python.
160. Do you actually enjoy reading? Yes!
161. What is something people may not know about your province/state? That Texas was its own country before asking to become part of the United States.
162. Have you ever heard of Newfoundland? Yes, both the province and the dog.
163. What is the worst thing you’ve ever said to a teacher? Junior year, Algebra Teacher From Hell. “Why are you here? Really, why do you come here every day? Because it can’t be to teach, since you hardly ever do that, so… why are you here? Is it just to collect a paycheck or what?” My only excuse is that I was extremely provoked. I think it says something that when SHE was teaching, I was failing her class, but when she left on maternity leave, I brought my grade up to a 98 average.
164. What’s the best book you’ve ever read for school? To Kill a Mockingbird
165. Is there anybody you just wish would fall off the planet? Yes.
166. How do you flush the toilet in public washrooms? Very carefully.
167. Do you wear your seatbelt in the car? Always.
168. Do you have a crush on someone? *smile full of mischief*
169. Name one thing you worry about running out of? Chocolate.
170. What famous person do you (or other people) think you resemble? Nobody.
171. What is your favourite pizza topping? Veggie Lover’s!
172. Do you crack your knuckles? No.
173. What song do you hate the most? Can’t think of one right off the top of my head, though I do have more than a few that I can’t stand.
174. Did just mentioning that song make it get stuck in your head? Thankfully, no.
175. What are your super powers? Eyes in the back of my head, and and the uncanny ability to show up just before trouble starts. But then… I’m a MOM!
176. Peppermint or spearmint? Spearmint.
177. Where are your car keys? Hanging on their little hook.
178. What’s your most annoying habit? I’m not sure, since I have a few. Maybe it’s that I get verbal diarrhea when I’m nervous. Or that I can be very forgetful and absentminded, and leave little notes to myself everywhere.
179. Where did you last go on vacation? Washington D.C. for spring break a couple of weeks ago.
180. What is your best physical feature? My eyes.
1. What CD is closest to you right now? Loreena McKennitt’s “Mummer’s Dance” single.
182. What 3 things can always be found in your refrigerator? Milk, eggs, and left over spaghetti sauce.
183. What superstition do you believe/practice? Knocking on wood. If someone spills salt, I toss a pinch over my left shoulder.
184. What colour are your bed sheets? The ones on the bed right now are blue.
185. Would you rather be a fish or a bird? Oh, a bird, because flying would be so cool!
186. Do you talk on your cell phone when you drive? Gods, no! Even with my bluetooth, it’s scary!
187. What are your favourite sayings? Um, “It will all come up in the toaster.” “You name it, I’ll throw peanuts at it.” “I don’t know you from Adam’s housecat!” and “I’m as nervous as a virgin at a prison rodeo!”
188. What song(s) do you sing most often in the shower? I Know My Love, Walking on Sunshine, or whatever else pops into my head.
189. What is your favorite Harrison Ford movie? Raiders of the Lost Ark, hands down!
190. What CD is in your stereo? Copland – “Appalachian Suite (Fanfare for the Common Man)” Bernstein Conducts Copland -- Leonard Bernstein and the New York Philharmonic. Yeah, big music geek, that’s me.
191. How many kids do you plan on having? Two, and I already had ‘em!
192. Would you rather die in a blaze of glory or peacefully in your sleep? Peacefully in my sleep would be good, especially if I was having a really good dream.
193. Can you walk around your house at night with the lights off and not run into anything? Yes. I have exceptionally good night vision, what some of the old aunties in my family call “witch sight.”
194. Ever received a “why don’t you write me?” *blushes* Yes.
195. Ever taken your frustration/bad mood out on others? I’m ashamed to say that yes, I have, because I am only human, after all! But I do sincerely endeavor not to!
196. Ever had a huge argument and then realized that you were wrong? See question # 195.
197. Ever left things the way they were just because it would be harder to resolve it? Depends.
198. Ever been so dazed that you take a drink of water but completely miss your mouth? *laughs* Hello, I’m a writer! YES!!!
199. Ever dropped your toothbrush in the toilet? Ew, yes, and I promptly tossed it!
200. Can you sleep better at night or during the day? Auntie can fall asleep at the drop of a hat.
201. Is your favorite color evident by the clothes you wear? It’s rather funny, actually, because my favorite color is green, but I mostly end up wearing blue, and I’m not sure why that is!
202. Is there a movie that you can really relate to? I have seen movies that resonated with me, because I identified with problems the characters were going through, but none that I can recall off hand.
203. Ever found lyrics to a song that almost exactly describes you? Hahahahaha, no!
204. Ever said a word so many times in a row that it didn’t even sound like a word anymore? I’m a mom with two rather stubborn kids. And I spend a lot of time standing around saying, “No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no…” As in, “No, you cannot jump off the roof with an umbrella, no, you cannot wear your sister’s bikini outside as a joke, no, there will be no squirrels at the table tonight, no, your friends cannot come inside the house to look at the gunk I fished out of the dishwasher’s drain…” and it goes on and on and on.
205. Was there a book series you read growing up? I was a complete and total bookworm, so yes! The Chronicles of Narnia, Nancy Drew, The Lord of the Rings, The Dragonriders of Pern, A Princess of Mars, and all that followed that… yep, I read ‘em!
206. Ever written a letter to someone and weren’t able to give it to them because it was so personal and detailed? Yes.
207. Are you able to act? Yes, but I am terrible at public speaking. However, they aren’t the same, are they?
208. Can you give public speeches without freaking out? No, I’m terrible at it. Ironically, I’m quite good at speaking spontaneously as part of a discussion, or to speak up about something that needs talking about, but when it comes to giving a presentation, or giving a speech in front of a large crowd, I am overcome with terror. Totally.
209. Ever find humour in a part of a movie that no one else does? Frequently.
210. Are accents a turn on? Oh, gods, yes! A Scottish or Irish accent will curl Auntie’s toes backwards!
211. Do you dream more good than bad? I’m a lucid dreamer, and it’s rare that I can’t turn a nightmare around. So yes, I dream more good than bad!
212. Can you interpret your own dreams or do you have to have someone else tell you what they think? I can usually figure them out.
213. Ever regret saying something hurtful? Doesn’t everyone?
214. Ever regret expressing your love? Only once, to someone who really didn’t deserve it.
215. Do you think some things should be left unsaid? *smiles gently* That’s a given, hon.
brumeux77. Man, I cannot believe how long it took to fill out this meme AND I can't believe that I actually took the time to fill it out!! All I can say is, I've got a migraine, and I got focused!!1. Do you like strawberries? Yes, though I tend to prefer buying them from a farmer’s market or buy organic. They taste better, for one thing!
2. Who was your first best friend? Priscilla Kwan, who lived just down the street from me. Loved her to pieces, and our hearts broke when her family moved. Yes, my Asian fascination started young, young, young…
3. Have you seen The Notebook over a million times? Um, no. In fact, I don’t even think I’ve seen it once all the way through.
4. Laptop or PC? Both. I like the portability of the laptop, but I like the versatility of the PC. And the larger storage capacity.
5. Did you ever see The Sound of Music? Yes, more times than I like to mention!
6. Do you like hip hop or rock better? Rock, though I think I should mention here that I like a little bit of everything. My musical interests are widely varied, from rock, to classical, to dance, to blue grass, to metal… you get the picture?
7. Do you believe in God? Yes. I just don’t necessarily believe God is male.
8. Have you ever smashed your head against a pole and/or wall? Yes. Auntie is extremely accident prone. She can trip over molecules. Fortunately, she has a very, very hard head!
9. Have you ever been on a plane? Yes.
10. Were you ever in a play? I was a teddy bear in a Christmas musical in elementary.
11. Have you ever seen Stand by Me? Yes, but I don’t remember it too well.
12. Have you ever seen the movie Rent? Not in its entirety, just bits and pieces when it comes on cable.
13. Do you listen to music regularly? Yes, though I have to turn it off if anyone is trying to talk to me. With my hearing glitch, it’s impossible for me to understand someone if there is any other noise going on, whether it’s music, tv, or machinery.
14. Did you ever have braces? On my back teeth, yes.
15. Did you ever ride a horse and/or donkey before? My godmother raised horses and dogs, and was the sort to rescue horses that needed homes. So, yes, when I was very small, I rode horses, because she felt that every child should learn how to sit a horse. But I haven’t ridden since I was about 7 or so, and tremble to think what would happen now should I be foolish enough to try!
16. Have you ever licked the spine of a book? Er… why would I do that? Dude, not even if it had been dipped in chocolate!!!
17. Have you sat in a photo booth and just hung out without taking a picture? No.
18. Have you ever seen someone you knew and purposely avoided noticing them? Heavens, yes!!
19. When you see the abbreviation “rofl”, do you say it aloud in your head as, “rawful”? Nope, I see it as “Row-ful.”
20. Are you friends with your best friend’s significant other? I think I can safely say that after a few years of being a little uncomfortable around each other, and very careful and stilted conversations that now, yes, I am friends with my best friend’s husband.
21. How did you dress in middle school? It was the seventies. The late seventies. That being said, I mostly wore jeans and sneakers, because I was a tomboy, and though I rode the bus, it dropped me off a mile and a half away from home, and the area I had to walk through to get home wasn’t the sort you wanted to linger in. One’s chances of getting away from Trouble were greatly enhanced by not being forced to run in high heels.
22. If you were one of the Seven Dwarfs, which one would you be? I’d say it would be a tie between Bashful and Grumpy. With a little of Doc thrown in.
23. Have you ever flown first class? *wistful sigh* No, though I hear it’s wonderful!!
24. Would you rather surf in California or ski in Vermont? Since I’m so accident prone, I think putting Auntie on skis would be a terrible idea. And surfing?? Can’t I just sit on the beach building sand castles??
25. What is one topping you MUST have on your pizza? Cheese.
26. Do you prefer to read fiction or non-fiction books? Fiction, thank you.
27. Would you rather read books or magazines? Books. Books, books, books, books!!
28. Have you ever seen a shooting star? Yes! When we lived out in the boonies, far from city lights, the Husbandly One and I used to check for the next meteor shower, and then take a blanket out, spread it in the yard, and lie on our backs with the Impertinent One. It was wonderful, magical, and so much fun, and if you ever have the opportunity for it, I highly recommend it!!
29. Have you ever torn your pants in public? Yes, sadly enough. Because I am much more flexible than my clothing!
30. Do you know the difference between a conjunction and an adjective? Yes, yes, I do!
31. How many times a day do you brush your teeth? Twice a day, and then again if I’m going out in public.
32. Do you chew on ice? Not since I broke a molar and had to have it crowned!!
33. Do you watch TV or read before bedtime? Before kids? THO and I used to read. Or watch the news. Now? We’re too tired!!
34. Are you allergic to anything? I think the question should be more “What aren’t you allergic to?” Mold, penicillan, certain pollens… it’s too depressing to think of how much crap I’m allergic to!!
35. How many times a week do you wash your hair? I’m an every other day girl.
36. Do you own any plaid pants? Merlin, no!!
37. Have you ever been in a natural disaster (flood, hurricane, etc.)? I grew up on the Gulf Coast and now I live in Central Texas. Natural disasters are sort of de rigeur here. So, hurricanes, floods, and several tornadoes. Yay.
38. Have you ever had food SO bad in a restaurant that you sent it back? YES!!!!
39. Do you sleep in pajamas? Only if we’re having company, or we’re in a hotel. Otherwise, Auntie sleeps au natural.
40. Do you talk in your sleep? Yes, and THO gets a great deal of enjoyment out of telling me about it.
41. Have you ever swallowed your gum? Yes, though I wasn’t happy about it.
42. Where is the most inappropriate place your cell phone has rung? In a funeral home, because I’d forgotten to turn it off. I didn’t even answer it, I just turned it off immediately and apologized for forgetting!
43. Have you ever gone white water rafting? Not yet.
44. Have you ever faked sick? Not since I was about 8 and trying to avoid a bully. Of course, my mom made me go to school, and I ended up klonking the bully on the head with my lunch box and sending him to the nurse with a lump on his skull.
45. How many times have you broken a bone? Broke my left hand when I was 19. Cracked my thumb when I was 17. Cracked my skull in a bus accident when I was 15. Broke my nose four times when I was 18. Hmmmm… I did mention that I’m accident prone, right?
46. Have you ever had anyone tell you that your fly was open? Prolly when I was a kid.
47. Have you ever successfully pogoed on a pogo stick? Yes.
48. Do you eat breakfast? I try to, but it’s not always easy.
49. Can you pick things up with your toes? Yes, Auntie has prehensile toes.
50. How many foreign countries have you visited? Yes, one, though I consider Canada to be more of a “next-door neighbor” country than a foreign country.
51. Would you rather clean the bathroom or the kitchen? Aw, Mom, do I hafta?
52. What is your favourite breed of dog? Labrador Retrievers. They’re so calm and laid back, affectionate, and eager to please. I miss our Lab so much, he was such a cool dog!
53. Have you ever eaten frog legs? Eurgh, sorry, NO!!! *seriously grossed out*
54. Your absolute favorite shirt is dirty. Would you still wear it? Depends. Did I just wear it once or twice? Or is there, like, a giant blueberry stain on the front?
55. Have you ever put your tongue on a frozen pole? *snorts* Oh, please!!!
56. Have you ever blown bubbles in your milk? Well, I was once a kid, so I’m sure I did!
57. What did you call your baby blanket? Blanket.
58. Have you ever worn bell-bottoms? I am a child of the sixties and seventies. It’s pretty much a given that I’ve worn bell-bottoms. And let me tell you something, running in bell-bottoms? I don’t recommend it. Unless you want a broken nose…
59. Can you read while traveling without getting sick? Not in a car. Train, plane, bus if I have my back to the window.
60. What is a noise that you cannot stand? Crickets chirping at night, thanks to the Great Cricket Invasion at East Texas State in 1982.
61. Do you know how to do a cartwheel? Yes.
62. What is the most you are willing to spend on a pair of sunglasses? Ten bucks. Because I break them with embarrassing frequency.
63. Does your mum vacuum early in the morning while you’re asleep? Dunno, I’ll have to ask her.
64. Do you take pills of any sort? Yes. Several prescriptions for my asthma and allergies. Yay.
65. Do you plug your nose when swimming under water? Nope, I just hold my breath. I was a swimmer in middle and high school. Nose plugs were considered cheating!
66. What was your elementary school called? Brookline.
67. Do you maintain any friendships originating from elementary school? Yes, with my best friend of 30+ years. We met in 6th grade.
68. What is your most favourite word of all time? Ferrocarril. Just because it’s so darned fun to say, with rolling the r’s and all!
69. Do gothic people scare you? No, though they apparently scare our school board into wetting themselves.
70. What kind of relationship do you have with your dad? In one word? Complicated. He drives me nuts, and we have… issues. Love him, but I don’t like him much. Sometimes. I can say I understand him much better now than I did, but that doesn’t make it any better, really.
71. Would you forgive a friend for telling your biggest secret? Depends on the secret, and where she did the telling and who she told.
72. Is there anyone you like? *smiles mysteriously* Of course, sugar!
73. Do you like the colour orange? Sure! It’s a nice, cheerful color, though I can’t wear it. But I like it!
74. Do you find it in your heart to forgive? Most of the time.
75. Last thing you cooked? Hmmmm, home-made ramen with chicken, broccoli, peas, and carrots.
76. Are you in a good mood? Considering that my head is pounding, yeah, I’m in an okay mood.
77. What is your star sign? Libra.
78. Do you believe in luck? Yes, though I tend to believe we make our own luck.
79. Last person who told you your problems were going to be okay? The Husbandly One.
80. Do you have more or less than five real best friends? Fewer. And I’m blessed with the ones I have.
81. Be honest, do you like people in general? I find people endlessly fascinating. I don’t always like them, but they do fascinate me.
82. What are you doing this weekend? Soccer, both the Impertinent One and the Impossible Son.
83. What do you think about? whatever pops into my head.
84. Sometimes, do you wish you were someone else? Yes. Someone with more time, and much more organized than me!
85. Got any nicknames? Yes.
86. Do you like Starbucks? Dunno, I’ve never been.
87. Are you named after anyone? My mother’s Uncle Jean-Baptiste. His name was Americanized to John.
88. Are you taller than 5’6”?Nope. Auntie is 5’3” in her stocking feet. A little fireball, that’s me!
89. What is your background on your phone? Mountains
90. Which is more powerful: actions or words? Actions.
91. What are a few false perceptions you think people have about you? People sometimes think I’m flaky, or a bit ditzy, especially if I’m nervous and very talkative.
92. What is the greatest lesson a friend has taught you? Sometimes, it’s better to let go.
93. Who taught you how to ride a bike, and when? My dad, when I was about 7.
94. All right, so have you ever actually sat down and thought about why you like the person you like? Well, for one thing, he smells absolutely delicious to me (smell is very important to me). For another, his sense of humor zings the same way as mine. Whenever I make a snarky comment, he gets it right away, slings it back, and we banter back and forth. He gets me, and I get him. He also has the brightest blue eyes I’ve ever seen…
95. When people say, “Honestly, I don’t think I’ve ever talked shit about anyone” do you think it’s possible? I tend to take statements like that with a grain of salt. I’m sure they’ve never done it intentionally.
96. How do you feel about gay marriage? I’m with
brumeux77 on this one. Equal protection under the law, folks. It’s in the Constitution.97. Is there someone you’d really like to hang out with and just talk about stuff? Yes, definitely! Several people on my f-list come to mind immediately.
98. Is there something that has happened in your past that you don’t like talking about? Doesn’t everybody?
99. Do you think a lot of people think bad things about you? I tend to not worry about things that I have no control over.
100. Do you think you’re approachable? I’m a sweet-faced, short, Southern gal. Yes, I am approachable.
101. Do you regret doing anything this week? No.
102. Name something you wouldn’t want to buy that’s been used. Can’t beat kath_ballantyne’s answer here, either: “Condoms.”
103. When did you last cry? Last week, when I found out my dad’s cancer is back, and there’s nothing really that can be done.
104. How late did you stay up last night? 10:30 pm.
105. Has someone of the opposite sex ever told you they loved you? THO tells me he loves me quite frequently.
106. What do you think of the most when you are alone? I’m a writer. I’m always thinking plots and story ideas.
107. Would you ever become a vegetarian or even vegan? Er… no.
108. What do you think of people who hate vegetarians? Pbbbbbbbbt!!!!
109. Are you a flirt? I am phenomenally bad at it, but that doesn’t keep me from making occasional tries at it!
110. Would you rather have jet black hair or cherry red hair? Cherry red. That way, my kids would always know where I am.
111. Do you make sexual innuendos about everything? YES!!
112. Have you ever held hands? What are we, twelve?? I’m married, YES, I’ve held hands!!
113. If you need a new pair of jeans, what store do you go to first? Kaiglers.
114. Have you ever gotten upset because somebody said they’d call you and they didn’t? Yes.
115. Have you ever met a real life prostitute? Yes. The neighborhood THO and I lived in wasn’t the best, and there were several that offered *cough* “door to door” service. We had male and female prostitutes, and a few that could be either. Take that any way you want.
116. Can you do push-ups? Yes.
117. Do you have a car? Yes. A minivan, and THO drives a small, fuel efficient car that looks like it should have a giant key sticking out the back.
118. Where’s your dad right now? In Houston, prolly sitting in front of his computer, playing Scrabble online.
119. Are you single? Nope, Auntie is very, very taken!
120. What’s your favourite animal? Let me think about that one.
121. What’s on your mind? My parents, and the fact that they’re getting to where they can’t live on their own anymore, and how to get my sisters to see that. My kids, laundry, bills… the usual.
122. Favourite football team? If you mean football the way the rest of the world means it, then the Houston Dynamos. If you mean American football, then, nope, don’t have one. Sorry.
123. What colour are your eyes? Depends. Mostly brown, though sometimes, they’re kinda green.
124. Where is your phone? On the computer desk in front of me.
125. What’s your biggest fear? That’s a tough one.
126. Does your family get family portraits done? No, but we should.
127. Are you mad at anyone? No.
128. Annoyed with anyone? I’m a mom, so it kind of goes with the territory, you know?
129. Do you have a best friend that knows you inside and out? Yes, and surprisingly enough, she loves me anyway. So does he.
130. Can you cook harder things than spaghetti, pancakes, and macaroni and cheese? Yes.
131. What’s your favourite time of year? Fall.
132. Do you know a lot about cars? I’m an accidental mechanic.
133. What is your favourite childhood board game? Scrabble
134. Do you change best friends a lot? Nope. Once I get them, I tend to hang onto them. See Char, whom I’ve know 30+ years!
135. Do you think that you’re a good person? Basically, yes.
136. Do people underestimate you? All the time. Drives me nuts, too.
137. What is the background on your computer? A photo I took of an architectural ornament on the Smithsonian Castle in Washinton D.C.
138. Does everyone in your life know the real you? THO. Char. Very few others.
139. Who was the last person to hug you? Miss Priss, when I kissed her goodnight.
140. Beach or mountains? Beach
141. Does someone love you? Yes.
142. Is your birthday on a holiday? Every few years, Rosh Hashanah falls on my birthday. Otherwise, no.
143. Do you vote? Yes.
144. Do you have any friends or family in the war right now? Yes.
145. Life… How do you feel about it? I tend to agree with the grandmother’s philosophy in “Parenthood.”
Grandma: You know, when I was nineteen, Grandpa took me on a roller coaster.
Gil: Oh?
Grandma: Up, down, up, down. Oh, what a ride!
Gil: What a great story.
Grandma: I always wanted to go again. You know, it was just so interesting to me that a ride could make me so frightened, so scared, so sick, so excited, and so thrilled all together! Some didn't like it. They went on the merry-go-round. That just goes around. Nothing. I like the roller coaster. You get more out of it.
That’s what life is like for me.
146. Coffee or tea? Tea. Coffee never tastes as good as it smells to me.
147. Have you ever been in love? Yes. Still am, 18 years later!
148. Do you talk to yourself? I’m a mom. Sometimes, we talk to the only person who’ll listen to us!
149. Have you lived up to your parents’ expectations? No. I always had the impression that they, especially my dad, expected me to have some sort of brilliant career doing something important. I know my dad hoped I’d become an engineer. I’ve got the brains for it. But… life threw me a few different curves. I’ve walked my own path, and I don’t regret it.
150. Are we more likely to find you in a coffee bar or a nightclub? Coffee bar, I guess. Drinking tea.
151. Has anyone ever told you that you would make a good stand-up comedian? I’m southern, and I have the story telling bug. What do you think?
152. What colour is your couch? Denim blue.
153. Has anyone ever mistaken you for a family member? I get mistaken for the Practical Sister, because we have the same color of hair, and kind of look alike, and I get mistaken for the Blonde Sister, even though I’m not blonde, because our natures are alike. I spent my senior year being called by the Blonde Sister’s name by my English teacher, because of that fact, even though my sister had graduated 13 years previously.
154. Do/did you want to go back to school? Yes. I’ve only got 26 hours to complete my Bachelor’s of Fine Arts, but I might change my major from graphic design to illustration. *shrugs* Or Engineering.
155. What was your grade 6 teacher’s name? Mrs. Ator. Really.
156. Have you ever tried Propel Calcium Water? Eurgh.. no!
157. Has anyone ever told you to your face what they truly think about you? *laughs* Yes! And my response? “Well, do you feel better now?”
158. What colour is the cloth/sponge you use in the shower/bath? It varies, because I throw them in the washer, doncha know.
159. Would you rather have a tarantula or a python as a pet? Python.
160. Do you actually enjoy reading? Yes!
161. What is something people may not know about your province/state? That Texas was its own country before asking to become part of the United States.
162. Have you ever heard of Newfoundland? Yes, both the province and the dog.
163. What is the worst thing you’ve ever said to a teacher? Junior year, Algebra Teacher From Hell. “Why are you here? Really, why do you come here every day? Because it can’t be to teach, since you hardly ever do that, so… why are you here? Is it just to collect a paycheck or what?” My only excuse is that I was extremely provoked. I think it says something that when SHE was teaching, I was failing her class, but when she left on maternity leave, I brought my grade up to a 98 average.
164. What’s the best book you’ve ever read for school? To Kill a Mockingbird
165. Is there anybody you just wish would fall off the planet? Yes.
166. How do you flush the toilet in public washrooms? Very carefully.
167. Do you wear your seatbelt in the car? Always.
168. Do you have a crush on someone? *smile full of mischief*
169. Name one thing you worry about running out of? Chocolate.
170. What famous person do you (or other people) think you resemble? Nobody.
171. What is your favourite pizza topping? Veggie Lover’s!
172. Do you crack your knuckles? No.
173. What song do you hate the most? Can’t think of one right off the top of my head, though I do have more than a few that I can’t stand.
174. Did just mentioning that song make it get stuck in your head? Thankfully, no.
175. What are your super powers? Eyes in the back of my head, and and the uncanny ability to show up just before trouble starts. But then… I’m a MOM!
176. Peppermint or spearmint? Spearmint.
177. Where are your car keys? Hanging on their little hook.
178. What’s your most annoying habit? I’m not sure, since I have a few. Maybe it’s that I get verbal diarrhea when I’m nervous. Or that I can be very forgetful and absentminded, and leave little notes to myself everywhere.
179. Where did you last go on vacation? Washington D.C. for spring break a couple of weeks ago.
180. What is your best physical feature? My eyes.
1. What CD is closest to you right now? Loreena McKennitt’s “Mummer’s Dance” single.
182. What 3 things can always be found in your refrigerator? Milk, eggs, and left over spaghetti sauce.
183. What superstition do you believe/practice? Knocking on wood. If someone spills salt, I toss a pinch over my left shoulder.
184. What colour are your bed sheets? The ones on the bed right now are blue.
185. Would you rather be a fish or a bird? Oh, a bird, because flying would be so cool!
186. Do you talk on your cell phone when you drive? Gods, no! Even with my bluetooth, it’s scary!
187. What are your favourite sayings? Um, “It will all come up in the toaster.” “You name it, I’ll throw peanuts at it.” “I don’t know you from Adam’s housecat!” and “I’m as nervous as a virgin at a prison rodeo!”
188. What song(s) do you sing most often in the shower? I Know My Love, Walking on Sunshine, or whatever else pops into my head.
189. What is your favorite Harrison Ford movie? Raiders of the Lost Ark, hands down!
190. What CD is in your stereo? Copland – “Appalachian Suite (Fanfare for the Common Man)” Bernstein Conducts Copland -- Leonard Bernstein and the New York Philharmonic. Yeah, big music geek, that’s me.
191. How many kids do you plan on having? Two, and I already had ‘em!
192. Would you rather die in a blaze of glory or peacefully in your sleep? Peacefully in my sleep would be good, especially if I was having a really good dream.
193. Can you walk around your house at night with the lights off and not run into anything? Yes. I have exceptionally good night vision, what some of the old aunties in my family call “witch sight.”
194. Ever received a “why don’t you write me?” *blushes* Yes.
195. Ever taken your frustration/bad mood out on others? I’m ashamed to say that yes, I have, because I am only human, after all! But I do sincerely endeavor not to!
196. Ever had a huge argument and then realized that you were wrong? See question # 195.
197. Ever left things the way they were just because it would be harder to resolve it? Depends.
198. Ever been so dazed that you take a drink of water but completely miss your mouth? *laughs* Hello, I’m a writer! YES!!!
199. Ever dropped your toothbrush in the toilet? Ew, yes, and I promptly tossed it!
200. Can you sleep better at night or during the day? Auntie can fall asleep at the drop of a hat.
201. Is your favorite color evident by the clothes you wear? It’s rather funny, actually, because my favorite color is green, but I mostly end up wearing blue, and I’m not sure why that is!
202. Is there a movie that you can really relate to? I have seen movies that resonated with me, because I identified with problems the characters were going through, but none that I can recall off hand.
203. Ever found lyrics to a song that almost exactly describes you? Hahahahaha, no!
204. Ever said a word so many times in a row that it didn’t even sound like a word anymore? I’m a mom with two rather stubborn kids. And I spend a lot of time standing around saying, “No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no…” As in, “No, you cannot jump off the roof with an umbrella, no, you cannot wear your sister’s bikini outside as a joke, no, there will be no squirrels at the table tonight, no, your friends cannot come inside the house to look at the gunk I fished out of the dishwasher’s drain…” and it goes on and on and on.
205. Was there a book series you read growing up? I was a complete and total bookworm, so yes! The Chronicles of Narnia, Nancy Drew, The Lord of the Rings, The Dragonriders of Pern, A Princess of Mars, and all that followed that… yep, I read ‘em!
206. Ever written a letter to someone and weren’t able to give it to them because it was so personal and detailed? Yes.
207. Are you able to act? Yes, but I am terrible at public speaking. However, they aren’t the same, are they?
208. Can you give public speeches without freaking out? No, I’m terrible at it. Ironically, I’m quite good at speaking spontaneously as part of a discussion, or to speak up about something that needs talking about, but when it comes to giving a presentation, or giving a speech in front of a large crowd, I am overcome with terror. Totally.
209. Ever find humour in a part of a movie that no one else does? Frequently.
210. Are accents a turn on? Oh, gods, yes! A Scottish or Irish accent will curl Auntie’s toes backwards!
211. Do you dream more good than bad? I’m a lucid dreamer, and it’s rare that I can’t turn a nightmare around. So yes, I dream more good than bad!
212. Can you interpret your own dreams or do you have to have someone else tell you what they think? I can usually figure them out.
213. Ever regret saying something hurtful? Doesn’t everyone?
214. Ever regret expressing your love? Only once, to someone who really didn’t deserve it.
215. Do you think some things should be left unsaid? *smiles gently* That’s a given, hon.
