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1. Do you prefer to read the book or see the movie? I actually like to read the book, then see the movie... However, that then sometimes leaves me not liking how the movie goes... 

2. What is your favorite holiday and why? Christmas, cause I love to decorate for it... and all the family traditions we have. Such fun! 

3. Which do you like better - the mountains or the beach? That is a tough question... I really like both equally I think... maybe the Mountains a bit more, since I don't usually get a sunburn there. :-) 

4. If money were no consideration, what vehicle would you drive?  Surprisingly nothing over fancy... just a SUV of some short, with good gas mileage, or maybe even a hydro version of it! 

5. What is your favorite cold-weather beverage? Hot apple cider, and hot cocoa... 

6. How do you communicate most often with your friends: phone, email, text, face-to-face, or Facebook? Sadly, really a variation of email, txt, facebook, and then face-to-face! Txt probably being my highest form of communication! 

7. How do you receive your mail? Mailbox on the porch, at the end of the driveway, down the street, or post office box? Up until a couple weeks ago, it had been at a post office for almost 4 yrs. 

8. Of the four basic personality types - sanguine, phlegmatic, melancholic, and choleric - which is your strongest? Which is your least evident? (See definitions below.) Sanguine

9. What do you miss the most about being 20? Not really sure... I don't really think that being 20 was really any different than it is being 30. 

10. How long from the time you get up, does it take you to get ready to walk out the door in the morning? If it was just me? 20 mins... with my kids almost an hr! 

11. Who handles the car maintenance and pays the bills in your family? That would be me... if I left it up to my husband he would forget to pay things! 

12. For those in the US, how many states have you visited? For those outside the US, how many provinces/other countries have you visited? I have been through 15 states, actually stopped and visited, 7 of them! Hope to hit all 50 at some point in my life!!! 

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1. Is there a word which you initially mispronounced? Were the circumstances in which you made the faux pas embarrassing? By the way, that's not "foax pass." (I know you know that. Just jokin' with ya.)  


Not that I can think of off the top of my head, however, I am sure there is one. 
2. How do you feel about the use of texting shortcuts and trends? (ex: "I've got ur notes. Get them 2 u 2morow.") 


I was not a huge fan of them, but as I started to text more and more, I found it easier to use them! So, I'm guilty of that. 

3. Tell me about your high school senior picture. Please feel free to post. 


There were a couple that I think came out really well. I actually think I looked much better than. I wish I could post the picture, but I don't have one right here. I'm using my mom's computer, until we get everything unpacked. 

5. Share a high school or college homecoming memory. 
I never went to any homecomings, nor my prom. I kinda wished now that I had, but what can ya do??

6. Linda at Mocha with Linda wants to know: "Do you prefer sunrises or sunsets?" 


Honestly, I like them both. I have seen some beautiful ones in my day. Like the morning we left Florida, there was a beautiful Sunrise. Wish I had gotten a picture now. 
7. Lea at Cici's Corner asks, "What is something you have not done that you desire to do?"
Yes, I would love to go Deep Sea Fishing (strange I know) and Sky Diving. However, having a hard time finding someone to do the second one with me! 

8. Carol at Wanderings of an Elusive Mind ponders, "If you could come back [in another life] as an animal, which would it be?"
A Giraffe, I think that would be cool... and they are beautiful animal I think.. Great question! 

9. Joyce from The Other Side of the Pond is curious: "Where were you 10 years ago?" Please feel free to elaborate more than just your physical location. 
Not yet married, (shy one year to the day, Yup today is my 9th Anniversary) didn't yet have any kids, and was living in Maine still. 

10. When you are proven to be correct in any contentious discussion, do you gloat?
I try very hard not to gloat... with that being said, I won't say I don't sometimes to my husband, cause that is just FUN! 

11. What is your favorite food which includes the ingredient "caramel?"
Carmel Apples, Ice Cream, Coffee Creamer... oh to many to list. Caramel is my all time FAVORITE!!!  

12. From my 17 year-old daughter to you: "If you could be part of any fictional family, which family would you choose and why?" (She's so cute. And clever.)
Little House on the Prairie, (yes Cara) and because I believe that life was so much more family orientated then. I wish that my family was that close, and helpful sometimes. That they understood that less often means more, and that family is really important. Plus the kids seem to get along really well. I'd love for my kids to be that close. (slowly working on that) 

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1. From "Men Are Dumb ....": If you had a theme song that played whenever you walked into a room full of people, what would it be?

 I really am not sure… Hmmm… Girls just wanna have fun.

I’ve never really thought about it…

2. From Pam of "Alert And Oriented x 4": Which of your shoes are your absolute favorite, and which are of the object of your most painful shoe-buyer's remorse?

I have one pair of shoes, that are my favorite. They are croc sandals… I got them last year on clearance for $10, they are normally $40. I wear them everyday!

As for buyers remorse… I don’t really have any.

I have wide, and big feet for a girl. So, trying to find shoes is darn near impossible for me, I get so frustrated looking.. So sadly I only own 4 pairs of shoes. 2 sandals, and 2 sneakers.

3. From Susanne of "Living to Tell the Story": Tell about your favorite birthday celebration that you've personally experienced.

Not really sure I have a favorite. As a mom, we usually don’t have tons of time or money to do anything. So any of them spent with my family are good ones.

One year I’d love to go on a cruise with my family for my birthday though! I think it would be a blast!

4. From Lori of "Just me and My Life": If you were a flavor of ice cream, which would you be?

Ben & Jerry’s Brownie Do gooder!!!! Yummy!

5. Cindy Swanson of "Notes in the Key of Life" asks: Have you ever had a crush on a movie star? Who was it, and are you still crushing?

Have a crush on… Hmm.. Not sure it is a crush, but I have always thought that Vin Disel is hot… and I still do. Love his movies too!

6. Jill from "Jill Boyd's Place" inquires: Glasses or braces--if you had to wear one, which would it be?

I would have to say Braces, cause I am suppose to wear glasses for reading and stuff, and I hate them so I never wear them!

7. Nel from "Fasteneau Facts" asks: If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be?

Somewhere in Europe… Not sure I can pin point an exact location until I went there to look around, but I have always wanted to live in Europe.

8. Thena from "Patiently Waiting" wants to know: If money were no obstacle, what would be the perfect birthday gift to receive?

A fabulous vacation to either Europe, or a cruise.. Not picky as to which, with my family, and a few friends. Yup the more the merrier!

9. From "Life Through Bifocals," LynnMarie asks: What is your favorite birthday meal?

Olive Garden, I love the Olive Garden… YUMMMY!

10. Debby at "Just Breathe" checks in with: Do you still send hand-written thank you notes?

Yes I do, I am a very big believer in sending actually hand written notes and letters. I think that sometimes you just need to show that emotion, that you can’t get from a email.

11. Linda from "Mocha with Linda" poses this question: What is something you've done that you never thought you'd do?

Not really sure… I can’t think of anything right now.. Hmmm….

12. Jewel, my homegirl from Indiana who writes at "Musings from the World of Jewel," is very insistent that we answer this: Mount Rushmore honors four US Presidents: Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln, and Roosevelt. If you could add any person to Mount Rushmore, who would you add and why?

Wow excellent question, but you know… I have no idea. Mickey Mouse, cause he seems to be a big icon for today’s youth??? =)

Just a thought.

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1. Do you believe, somewhere deep inside, that blondes do indeed have more fun? That they are "dumber" than brunettes or redheads? Be honest!

I’m not really sure.. I know some blondes.. and each of them are different. Sometimes I think they seem “dumber” cause that is what society has always told us.

2. Which animal would you most like to observe in its wild habitat?

I think it would be cool to observe a Giraffe or Tiger in the wild. Ok, maybe I’m more partial to that seeing any animal in the wild would be really awesome!

3. This week the

U.N. announced that Dr. Mazlan Othman has been appointed the official "Alien Ambassador," should any extraterrestrials contact us. Have you, or has anyone you know, ever seen a UFO?

I have never seen a UFO, nor anyone that I know. I think, it would be really odd if we did. Sometimes the thought crosses my mind that there is something on another planet. What do you think?

4. Name your favorite Hitchcock film.

I really have to say, I don’t think I have a favorite Hitchcock film.

5. Would you rather spend time at the library, the mall, a craft store or home?

I am strange.. I love all the above. I think the library is great, mall’s can be fun, craft stores, always cost me way to much money… and home is good some days too.

6. Which Disney princess is your favorite? (Or Disney character, if you are a guy)

My favorite Disney Princess is Mulan. For some reason I love that movie.. it is my all time favorite.

7. What kind of art is your favorite?

I love pottery…

8. How do you feel about viral videos, that is, videos made by amateurs that end up on Youtube receiving thousands of hits?

I have to admit their are many times I ask myself really they are so bored, and have nothing better to do?? REALLY??

9. Where do you buy your jeans?

Old Navy.. I LOVE old navy jeans!

10. Tell me about your first automobile accident.

I was a teenager… and was driving in Downtown Boston. A person merging lanes hit me.

11. Have you ever been honest when you knew you would benefit more if you would be dishonest?

No, I really tried to be Honest at all times.

12. If you were appointed "Ambassador to Aliens," what would you show and tell first about life on Earth? What would be the most difficult thing to explain?

I really have no idea…

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1. Do you do garage sales? If so, tell me about one great find. If not, tell me why not.  Not as much as I used too, cause I find most people are asking way to much for that used stuff.. but if we can find gently used things for a low cost, we are all for it!

2. Name the last thing you fixed. My daughter’s pony toy… Would have thought the world was coming to an end.

3. Name your A) Favorite item of makeup OR B) Favorite tool I would have to go with a favorite tool, cause I don’t really wear make-up. I would have to say my favorite tool is a flat screwdriver… Very multi useful!

4. Which room in your home needs organizing more than any other? My bedroom… it is total chaos, but I am organizing it as I pack it to move!

5. Which room could use re-decorating? Pretty soon all of them will be… when we have a new house!

6. Share something unique about your town. Which one?? My current town.. Its very big, even though it looks really small…. My new one?? Not sure… I know almost everyone in it?

7. If you could send a one-sentence message to your great-grandchild, what would it be? Listen to your mother… as crazy as it sounds, they do know what they are talking about.. and don’t take on single minute for granted, cause you may never get it back.

8. Do you Facebook? Yes, probably on their a bit more than I should be!

9. Describe your favorite shoes. They are brown croc sandals… Originally $40 dollars, and I found them for $10, so glad I decided to buy them!

10. Do you listen to more talk radio or more music radio? What kind of station is it? I personally hate all talk radio… so I only listen to music radio.  I go between rock, and country…

11. How far would you travel for a really good (favorite) meal? Depends on how good really good is… Amazing??? Probably 40-50 miles…

12. If you were totally honest with yourself (and us) what should you probably be doing right now instead of blogging?  I should already be out the door to get my hubby from work… and putting gas in my van! So I’m off to do that right now!!! BYE!

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1. Describe the best sandwich in the world, according to you. 

Oh, I am a huge sandwich gal… I love all kinds of sandwiches, but I would have to say your simple Ham Italian is really the best ever!

2. Which inspires you more: a good conversation, a song, a book or movie?

Wow, that is tough.. I would have to say all three. A good conversation can inspire me to to look at the bigger picture.. A song can touch my heart, and make me think… and a book or a movie, just reminds me to strive for more. So in their own way… they really all can inspire equally!

3. What is your favorite board game?

As a family of board game lovers… I would have to say our favorite is still Monopoly…. however we enjoy many other board games as well! :-)

4. As you grow older, are you more or less patient with small children?

Less… I look back at when my son was only a yr or two old, and I was so patient with the things he did.. then I look at me now, and the same things drive me nuts! Or maybe its the extra two children!!! Hahaha!

5. Name one item you never let yourself run out of.

Toilet paper… Never a good thing to run out of it!

6. Do you agree with Tennyson's assertion, "'Tis better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all?"

Yes because if you don’t allow yourself to love, then you have never truly lived. Loss, and hurt are a fact of life, you can not avoid them.

7. Name one national treasure or monument that you have visited.

Sadly I don’t think I have visited any yet… However, we have a couple on our list for a trip next summer. We are very excited.

8. Which is more painful, to be disappointed in someone else or to be disappointed in yourself?

I would have to say to be disappointed in yourself… Cause then you only have yourself to blame.

9. What makes your kitchen uniquely yours?

At the moment, nothing cause the kitchen isn’t mine. But when we have our own house again… It will have my gingerbread, and apples back in it! Oh, how I miss them!

10. Are you a crafty person?

I don’t really consider myself to be overly crafty, however, I have been told I am. I love to do crafts with my kids, and we are always anxious to try or make something new!

11. What is your favorite traditional picnic or bbq (cookout) food?

Watermelon and my hubby’s Burgers! Yum!!!

12. Name one leisurely activity you enjoyed over Labor Day Weekend.

I spent a day watching the NCIS marathon and cuddling with my kiddo’s. 

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1. What insect are you most afraid of?  I would have to say spiders… for an insect.

2. What is the greenest/most organic thing about you or that you do?  We recycle, and use reusable bags for groceries, and try to reuse anything that we can.

3. Tell me about a recurring dream that haunts you.

Having a fire in the house that I live in, and not being able to get my kids out. (strange I know)

4. Have you ever missed a flight? What were the circumstances? So far I have been lucky… We almost missed one last year, they were calling me and my son and holding the plane just for us… but our flight before that had been delayed, so it wasn’t our fault.

5. What do you consider your best feature?  Not really sure.. Most people say my hair is… I’m not such a believer.

6. What was the last concert you went to? I think it was someone at a local fair.. I can’t even remember their name. How sad is that?

7. Describe the most embarrassing church moment you ever experienced.

Don’t think I have ever really had one.

8. Are you a whistler, hummer or singer? A hummer… I don’t think that i sing that well. (not to say you won’t catch me singing in the car when I’m alone)

9. George Washington Carver said, "I love to think of nature as an unlimited broadcasting station, through which God speaks to us every hour, if we will only tune in." What is God saying to you through nature today, or this very minute?  Not really sure.. to enjoy its beauty and all that it has to offer.

10. On September, 1, 1752, the Liberty Bell arrived in Philadelphia. What memorable event will take place in your life on September 1, 2010?  Nothing special… My kids will be in school… So I guess it depends on what my kids grace me with that day.

11. Taco Bell or the Liberty Bell? (You must choose.)  Liberty Bell… Not a huge fan of Taco Bell, would rather make my own at home.

12. Do you believe men and women can have purely platonic friendships?  Absolutely… Many of my closest friends are men.

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1. What is your favorite Mexican dish?

I love Taco’s and Fajita's!!! Yum! Huge hit around here… :)

2. When you were a kid, did you get started on your homework right away after school, or did you procrastinate?

I was a huge procrastinator in school… which is so odd, cause I’m not really that bad now.

3. What is your favorite store for home furnishings?

We find a lot of our stuff at Thrift Stores, or Yard Sales… But I also have found some really good deals at Pier One… I also love Crate & Barrel and Ikea for some stuff. However, those purchases I really have to think about before I will do it.

4. When you were young, did you like school lunches?

Some of their lunches… some things were just plain Nasty!!!

5. Is religion a crutch?

For me personally? No, cause I'm not an overly religious person.

6. In your region, what is the "big" (most popular in the community or state) high school sport?

I would have to say Basketball and Baseball

7. Do you consider yourself rich?

Monetarily? No…  In life… absolutely.. I have the best family and friends.

8. Which of these would you have the best chance for success in administering:
A) CPR
B) Heimlich Maneuver
C) Changing a flat tire

I could do any of them… Luckily my dad was a mechanic, and so I was made to learn things like Changing a flat tire.

9. Which dance would you prefer to learn & why:
A) Salsa
B) Hip Hop
C) Waltz
D) Swing

I would have to say Salsa, as I think it would be really cool to learn… Although, all of the rest would be fun too.

10. What's the worst news you've ever delivered to someone?

The death of a family member. It was the hardest thing for me to do as well.

11. Name something you learned in college that had nothing to do with classes or academics.

I didn’t go to college for very long… but while I was there I learned that things from High School don’t go away when you hit College.. (in some cases it gets worse)

12. New variation on an old question: If there's a song in your head that just won't get out, what is your favorite (or most repeated) line in that song?

I actually don’t have a song in my head at the moment… It usually depends on what music I had just listened to…

This is normally due up on Wednesday…but I just decided to start it. So after this week I will post them on Wednesday like everyone else! :)