Wednesday, July 23, 2008

Favorite things meme

WERE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE? I was named after my dad. Everyone knew him by his middle name and most didn't even know his first name. I was named after that first name.
WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU CRIED? Last time I shed a tear was about half an hour ago when I read this blog by Boobs, Injuries, and Dr Pepper: http://boobsinjuriesanddrpepper.blogspot.com/2008/07/quick-hello.html Last time I cried uncontrollably was when I drove home after my dad died.

DO YOU LIKE YOUR HANDWRITING? Not really. It's legible and neat enough, but nothing really impressive.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LUNCH MEAT? Roast beef

DO YOU HAVE KIDS? I have 2 adult children from my husband's previous marriage and 3 grandchildren from one of them. Unfortunately, the children do not have a relationship with their father, so I have no contact with my grandchildren...except for that year when we took the grandkids in and cared for them. I miss them deeply and hope one day to reestablish contact. As for my own kids, none...yet. And I'm almost positive there's none in the oven...I think...

IF YOU WERE ANOTHER PERSON WOULD YOU BE FRIENDS WITH YOU? Yes, I'm a good listener, caring, and trustworthy. I'm not always good at keeping in touch, though.
DO YOU USE SARCASM A LOT? who, me? never!! LOL

DO YOU STILL HAVE YOUR TONSILS? Nope, no tonsils, no gallbladder, and only about 5% of my stomach.
WOULD YOU BUNGEE JUMP? Yep, but would rather sky dive!!
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CEREAL? too much sugar. Sometimes I'll have a handful of cheerios, but all the good cereals have too much sugar. Before gastric bypass it would've been golden grahams.
DO YOU UNTIE YOUR SHOES WHEN YOU TAKE THEM OFF? never - sorry, mom!
DO YOU THINK YOU ARE STRONG? Emotionally, Yes. Physically, not as strong as I used to be. I'm working on that though.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ICE CREAM? Before gastric bypass, it was vanilla with caramel swirls and/or topping. Now, I can occasionally have a sugar free ice cream sandwich.

WHAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE ABOUT PEOPLE? Their attitude.
WHAT IS THE LEAST FAVORITE THING ABOUT YOURSELF? That I am not patient with myself. I have a virtually unending supply of patience for those I work with, but not myself.
WHO DO YOU MISS THE MOST? My dad. Every. Single. Day. I would give most anything for one more day with him.
WHAT COLOR PANTS AND SHOES ARE YOU WEARING? gray cotton yoga pants, no socks or shoes
WHAT WAS THE LAST THING YOU ATE? leftover meatloaf

WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO RIGHT NOW? Pink Floyd's The Wall (background noise)
IF YOU WHERE A CRAYON, WHAT COLOR WOULD YOU BE? Yellow
FAVORITE SMELLS? Fresh baked chocolate chip cookies, freshly mowed grass, the ocean
WHO WAS THE LAST PERSON YOU TALKED TO ON THE PHONE? My mom

FAVORITE SPORTS TO WATCH? MMA (mixed martial arts)

HAIR COLOR[S]? dark blonde
EYE COLOR? blue
DO YOU WEAR CONTACTS? nope, glasses cuz I rub my eyes too much

FAVORITE FOOD? steak, medium rare

SCARY MOVIES OR HAPPY ENDINGS? Scary Movies - I'm not a fan of chick flicks

LAST MOVIE YOU WATCHED? "Mama Mia." I went with a friend, and it was her choice, not mine! I would have gone to see "Dark Knight."

WHAT COLOR SHIRT ARE YOU WEARING? an old gray teeshirt from my last job
SUMMER OR WINTER? Summer!!
HUGS OR KISSES? Hugs! Although those knee shaking, breath taking, passionate kisses that Epijunky was talking about are awesome, too. It's just been too long since I've had one.

FAVORITE DESSERT? Fresh fruit - Fresh sweet strawberries, watermelon, blueberries, etc. The kind you don't need to add sugar or anything else to.
MOST LIKELY TO RESPOND? I'm not tagging anyone and I'm still not sure anyone reads my blog, so I doubt anyone will respond.

WHAT BOOK ARE YOU READING NOW?
for fun: "Holding Wonder" an old (1971) fantasy about children who are aliens

WHAT IS ON YOUR MOUSE PAD? I don't have a mousepad, I have a laptop.

WHAT DID YOU WATCH ON T.V. LAST NIGHT? I didn't watch tv last night. I just turned on some music and went to bed.
FAVORITE SOUND[S]? The ocean against the shore, thunderstorms
ROLLING STONES OR BEATLES? it's a toss up, but I think I'd have to go with the Rolling Stones
WHAT IS THE FARTHEST YOU HAVE BEEN FROM HOME? Europe...Germany, I think
DO YOU HAVE A SPECIAL TALENT? empathy and a natural ability to help people calm down when they are upset or angry
WHERE WERE YOU BORN? Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan

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