The difference between a violin and a fiddle it that's it's okay to spill beer on a fiddle.
-Unknown
There are only two things that are infinite: the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former.
-Albert Einstein
Speak the truth, but leave immediately after.
- Slovenian Proverb
Like many intellectuals, he was incapable of saying a simple thing in a simple way.
-Marcel Proust
I would not join any club that would have someone like me as a member.
-Groucho Marx
An intellectual is a man who takes more words than necessary to tell more than he knows.
-Dwight Eisenhower
It's easy to identify those who cannot count to ten. They're in front of you in the express line at the grocery store.
"Washington is a Hollywood for ugly people. Hollywood is a Washington for the simpleminded."
-John McCain
I never forget a face, but in your case, I'd be glad to make an exception.
-Groucho Marx
"Imagination is a quality given a man to compensate him for what he is not, and a sense of humor was provided to console him for what he is."
-Oscar Wilde
"I would like to take you seriously, but to do so would affront your intelligence."
-William F. Buckley
Saturday, November 29, 2008
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
100 Questions About Me-self
1. ONE OF YOUR SCARS, HOW DID YOU GET IT?
My only scar: high on my forehead, hidden in my hair. I fell off a window ledge and hit my head on the handle of a toy shopping cart. I think I was five. There is still slight scaring from the stitches.
2. WHAT DOES YOUR CELL PHONE LOOK LIKE?
A shiny, reflective, silver, rectangular solid. It's an LG Shine.
3. WHAT MUSIC DO YOU LIKE TO LISTEN TO?
Lots of different types. Just not country. Or rap.
4. DO YOU KNOW WHAT TIME YOU WERE BORN?
I don't remember. It's written down somewhere around here.....
5. WHAT DO YOU WANT MORE THAN ANYTHING RIGHT NOW?
Right this second... Mother.
6. WHAT DO YOU MISS THE MOST?
My mom.
7. WHAT IS YOUR MOST PRIZED POSSESSION?
My violin. It's about 84 years old and was a gift from my grandparents. I'm also quite fond of my 80G Ipod. It was also a gift.
8. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE SMELL?
Roses, vanilla, coffee, snow and pine (basically, the air after a good snow). Oh, I was limited to one? Hmmm.....
9. DO YOU GET CLAUSTROPHOBIC?
Yes. More often than I ever thought I would.
10. ARE YOU AFRAID OF THE DARK?
Honestly, yes.
11. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE KIND OF HAT/HEADGARB?
Anything vintage/classy or winter/cozy looking. Not that any of it looks good on me, though.
12. WHAT IS YOUR OPINION ON FINGERNAILS?
Clean and well kept, please.
13. WHERE CAN YOU SEE YOURSELF BEING PROPOSED TO?
On earth. Hopefully.
14. COFFEE OR ENERGY DRINKS?
Coffee. Preferably espresso.
15. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PIZZA TOPPING?
Cheese. With lots of other stuff on top of that.
16. IF YOU COULD EAT ANYTHING RIGHT NOW, WHAT WOULD IT BE?
One mini eclair. Then some fresh sugar snap peas. Odd, I know.
17. WHAT IS THE ONE NUMBER YOU CALL OFTEN?
"Home"
18. DO YOU SPEAK A DIFFERENT LANGUAGE?
Barely.
19. WHAT WAS THE FIRST GIFT SOMEONE EVER GAVE YOU (OF THE OPPOSITE SEX)?
Whatever my dad's first gift to me was.
20. WOULD YOU FALL IN LOVE KNOWING THAT THE PERSON IS LEAVING?
Leaving what, where, when, how long,..... It would depend.
I always think it's stupid when couples say "we'll make it work" in chick flicks, so the answer would probably be no.
21. WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO TELL SOMEONE HOW MUCH THEY MEAN TO YOU?
To tell them. Or, if you really want to score points, use their love language.
22. SAY A NUMBER FROM ONE TO A HUNDRED.
Say or pick. 18. But I didn't say it.
23. WHO IS THE LAST PERSON WHO MADE YOU MAD?
A friend. Unfortunately.
24. WHO IS THE LAST PERSON YOU MADE MAD?
My sister. I think.
25. WHAT ANNOYS YOU MOST?
Human nature.
26. WOULD YOU RATHER BE ROASTING OR FREEZING?
Freezing. With access to a fire and socks.
27. YOUR WEAKNESSES?
Too many to list. And no way I'm putting them online in any way.
28. WHAT WAS YOUR FIRST JOB?
Babysitting? Otherwise, Gentle Creations Sticker Shop.
29. EVER DONE A PRANK CALL?
Not really. Have started a few, but only to friends and will confess before I hang up.
30. WHAT WERE YOU DOING BEFORE YOU FILLED OUT THIS SURVEY?
Reading blogs.
31. IF YOU COULD GET PLASTIC SURGERY WHAT WOULD IT BE?
None, thank you very much.
32. WHY DID YOU FILL OUT THIS SURVEY?
Because I found it entertaining and I needed something to put on my blog.
33. WHAT DO YOU GET COMPLIMENTED ABOUT MOST?
Eyes or hair. Conduct (shockingly enough) too, occasionally.
34. WHAT WOULD YOU DO IF ALCOHOL BECAME ILLEGAL?
Ha. Watch the DUI's rise.
35. WHAT DO YOU WANT FOR CHRISTMAS?
A house that cleans itself.
36. HOW MANY KIDS DO YOU WANT?
8. But I'll take whatever God will let me have.
37. WERE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE?
My middle name: Frances. After my mother's mother.
38. DO YOU WISH ON STARS?
Only for fun or as a joke.
39. WHICH FINGER[S] IS YOUR FAVORITE?
My ring fingers look the best, so I suppose those.
40. WHEN DID YOU LAST CRY?
Earlier today. Triggered by planning holidays as the new woman of the house.
41. DO YOU LIKE YOUR HANDWRITING?
Not lately. It's been rather sloppy. Usually I do.
42. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LUNCH MEAT?
Beef pastrami.
43. ANY BAD HABITS?
You bet. I'm not admitting them though.
44. WHAT IS THE MOST EMBARRASSING THING YOU'VE EVER DONE?
Too many to list. Though I did back into our pastors wife's car in the church parking lot. It was after a wedding and a friend of the groom was in the parking lot and witnessed the whole thing. That was pretty humiliating, to say the least.
45. IF YOU WERE ANOTHER PERSON, WOULD YOU BE FRIENDS WITH YOU?
Perhaps. We might be too similar to get along.
46. DO LOOKS MATTER?
To me or the masses? Physical features or how you care for/present yourself?
Yes and no.
47. HOW DO YOU RELEASE ANGER?
Tell my sister all about it.
48. WHERE IS YOUR SECOND HOME?
Wherever I'm housesitting. Or the church.
49. DO YOU TRUST OTHERS EASILY?
Yes. Too much so.
50. WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE TOY AS A CHILD?
Lincoln Logs? Polly Pockets? Don't remember.
51. DO YOU USE SARCASM?
Yup. More often than I'd like to admit.
52. HAVE YOU EVER BEEN IN A MOSH PIT?
Nope.
53. WHAT'S A GAME YOU REALLY DON'T LIKE?
Seven Minutes in Heaven and Spin the Bottle. I've never played either. I don't like the concepts behind them.
54. WHAT ARE YOUR NICKNAMES?
Valgal, Tea Snob, Larry, Mumsy
55. DO YOU UN-TIE YOUR SHOES WHEN YOU TAKE THEM OFF?
Not always.
56. WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE ICE CREAM FLAVOR?
French Vanilla.
57. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE COLOR?
Deep red, white, cream, basil, baby blue, silver,.... to name a few.
58. HOW MANY WISDOM TEETH DO YOU HAVE?
None. The most I've ever had is three.
59. WHO/WHAT DO YOU MISS MOST RIGHT NOW?
My mom.
60. DO YOU WANT EVERYONE TO ANSWER THESE QUESTIONS?
Not unless they want to.
61. WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO RIGHT NOW?
The fire place creaking and a clock ticking.
62. LAST THING YOU ATE?
Dark chocolate.
63. LAST PERSON YOU GAVE SOMETHING TO?
My brother and sister.
64. THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE IN THE OPPOSITE SEX?
Not really certain. If they have a kind face, I suppose.
65. WHERE WERE YOU BORN?
Same town I'm in now.
66. SCARIEST THING THAT HAS EVER HAPPENED TO YOU?
Directly: A lady pulled in front of me, causing a car accident. And realizing Mom's death was a certainty. Indirectly (sort of): watching Mom go through cancer and watching Sarah go through Lymphoma.
67. FAVORITE DRINK?
Perrier with lemon
68. FAVORITE QUOTE?
Depends on the day and my mood. There's many good ones.
69. FAVORITE SPORT?
Volleyball, I guess. And skiing.
70. YOUR HAIR COLOR?
Blonde. Ish. A bit of red, a bit of brown. Depends on the light, as well. I was born with really dark brown hair.
71. YOUR EYE COLOR?
Blue, blue, my world is blue.
72. DO YOU WEAR GLASSES?
I will be soon.
73. SIBLINGS?
Yes. Four.
74. FAVORITE MONTH?
April.
75. YOU LIKE SUSHI?
Is that a statement or a question? I do like it, I'm not a huge fan though.
76. LAST THING YOU WATCHED?
Latest Chuck episode online.
77. FAVORITE DAY OF THE YEAR?
Really don't know.
78. ARE YOU TOO SHY TO ASK SOMEONE OUT?
Not sure. But I wouldn't. It goes against my principles.
79. SUMMER OR WINTER?
Winter.
80. IF THERE WAS A QUESTION HERE YOU DIDN'T APPROVE OF, WOULD YOU CHANGE IT?
Yup.
81. WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE JOKE?
The latest one I hear. One good one: "Knock, knock." "Who's there?" "Control Freak." (before they have a chance to answer) "Now say 'Control freak, who!'"
I thought it was funny.
82. FAVORITE SONG AT THE MOMENT?
Ummm, Kiss Me. You Raise Me Up. I don't know....
83. LAKE OR OCEAN?
Lake.
84. BIGGEST TURNOFF?
Self-centeredness.
85. CAMPING: TORTURE OR ADVENTURE?
Adventure. Can be slightly torturous if not properly prepared.
86. LAST KISS:
Two year old girl I was watching.
87. LAST TEXT YOU RECEIVED:
"I don't think I can make it to the service day."
88. HAVE YOU HAD THE CHICKEN POX?
Twice.
89. DO YOU WISH YOU CAN SEE ANYONE PARTICULAR RIGHT NOW?
God. Or maybe an angel of His.
90. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE NAME?
Boy: Edward (and, btw, I hate Twilight. I've liked that name for years. Way before Twilight was even being thought of.)
Girl: Dominique
91. HIGH SCHOOL YOU ATTENDED:
H-o-m-e (Oh yeah, I can even spell it.)
92. WHERE ARE YOU NOW:
On the couch.
93. ARE YOU SMILING:
Why would I be smiling at my computer screen.
94. WHAT ARE YOU WEARING:
Casual, around-the-house clothes.
96. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE MOVIE?
Ummm, one of them would be Pride and Prejudice.
97. WHAT IS ONE OF YOUR LEAST FAVORITE MOVIES?
One of them would be Napoleon Dynomite.
98. WHEN WAS YOUR LAST RELATIONSHIP?
I have many current ones. God, all my family members, many friends,....
99. EVER BEEN DRUNK?
Nope. Never want to be, either.
100. INTROVERT OR EXTROVERT?
Bit of both. Mostly extrovert.
My only scar: high on my forehead, hidden in my hair. I fell off a window ledge and hit my head on the handle of a toy shopping cart. I think I was five. There is still slight scaring from the stitches.
2. WHAT DOES YOUR CELL PHONE LOOK LIKE?
A shiny, reflective, silver, rectangular solid. It's an LG Shine.
3. WHAT MUSIC DO YOU LIKE TO LISTEN TO?
Lots of different types. Just not country. Or rap.
4. DO YOU KNOW WHAT TIME YOU WERE BORN?
I don't remember. It's written down somewhere around here.....
5. WHAT DO YOU WANT MORE THAN ANYTHING RIGHT NOW?
Right this second... Mother.
6. WHAT DO YOU MISS THE MOST?
My mom.
7. WHAT IS YOUR MOST PRIZED POSSESSION?
My violin. It's about 84 years old and was a gift from my grandparents. I'm also quite fond of my 80G Ipod. It was also a gift.
8. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE SMELL?
Roses, vanilla, coffee, snow and pine (basically, the air after a good snow). Oh, I was limited to one? Hmmm.....
9. DO YOU GET CLAUSTROPHOBIC?
Yes. More often than I ever thought I would.
10. ARE YOU AFRAID OF THE DARK?
Honestly, yes.
11. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE KIND OF HAT/HEADGARB?
Anything vintage/classy or winter/cozy looking. Not that any of it looks good on me, though.
12. WHAT IS YOUR OPINION ON FINGERNAILS?
Clean and well kept, please.
13. WHERE CAN YOU SEE YOURSELF BEING PROPOSED TO?
On earth. Hopefully.
14. COFFEE OR ENERGY DRINKS?
Coffee. Preferably espresso.
15. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PIZZA TOPPING?
Cheese. With lots of other stuff on top of that.
16. IF YOU COULD EAT ANYTHING RIGHT NOW, WHAT WOULD IT BE?
One mini eclair. Then some fresh sugar snap peas. Odd, I know.
17. WHAT IS THE ONE NUMBER YOU CALL OFTEN?
"Home"
18. DO YOU SPEAK A DIFFERENT LANGUAGE?
Barely.
19. WHAT WAS THE FIRST GIFT SOMEONE EVER GAVE YOU (OF THE OPPOSITE SEX)?
Whatever my dad's first gift to me was.
20. WOULD YOU FALL IN LOVE KNOWING THAT THE PERSON IS LEAVING?
Leaving what, where, when, how long,..... It would depend.
I always think it's stupid when couples say "we'll make it work" in chick flicks, so the answer would probably be no.
21. WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO TELL SOMEONE HOW MUCH THEY MEAN TO YOU?
To tell them. Or, if you really want to score points, use their love language.
22. SAY A NUMBER FROM ONE TO A HUNDRED.
Say or pick. 18. But I didn't say it.
23. WHO IS THE LAST PERSON WHO MADE YOU MAD?
A friend. Unfortunately.
24. WHO IS THE LAST PERSON YOU MADE MAD?
My sister. I think.
25. WHAT ANNOYS YOU MOST?
Human nature.
26. WOULD YOU RATHER BE ROASTING OR FREEZING?
Freezing. With access to a fire and socks.
27. YOUR WEAKNESSES?
Too many to list. And no way I'm putting them online in any way.
28. WHAT WAS YOUR FIRST JOB?
Babysitting? Otherwise, Gentle Creations Sticker Shop.
29. EVER DONE A PRANK CALL?
Not really. Have started a few, but only to friends and will confess before I hang up.
30. WHAT WERE YOU DOING BEFORE YOU FILLED OUT THIS SURVEY?
Reading blogs.
31. IF YOU COULD GET PLASTIC SURGERY WHAT WOULD IT BE?
None, thank you very much.
32. WHY DID YOU FILL OUT THIS SURVEY?
Because I found it entertaining and I needed something to put on my blog.
33. WHAT DO YOU GET COMPLIMENTED ABOUT MOST?
Eyes or hair. Conduct (shockingly enough) too, occasionally.
34. WHAT WOULD YOU DO IF ALCOHOL BECAME ILLEGAL?
Ha. Watch the DUI's rise.
35. WHAT DO YOU WANT FOR CHRISTMAS?
A house that cleans itself.
36. HOW MANY KIDS DO YOU WANT?
8. But I'll take whatever God will let me have.
37. WERE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE?
My middle name: Frances. After my mother's mother.
38. DO YOU WISH ON STARS?
Only for fun or as a joke.
39. WHICH FINGER[S] IS YOUR FAVORITE?
My ring fingers look the best, so I suppose those.
40. WHEN DID YOU LAST CRY?
Earlier today. Triggered by planning holidays as the new woman of the house.
41. DO YOU LIKE YOUR HANDWRITING?
Not lately. It's been rather sloppy. Usually I do.
42. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LUNCH MEAT?
Beef pastrami.
43. ANY BAD HABITS?
You bet. I'm not admitting them though.
44. WHAT IS THE MOST EMBARRASSING THING YOU'VE EVER DONE?
Too many to list. Though I did back into our pastors wife's car in the church parking lot. It was after a wedding and a friend of the groom was in the parking lot and witnessed the whole thing. That was pretty humiliating, to say the least.
45. IF YOU WERE ANOTHER PERSON, WOULD YOU BE FRIENDS WITH YOU?
Perhaps. We might be too similar to get along.
46. DO LOOKS MATTER?
To me or the masses? Physical features or how you care for/present yourself?
Yes and no.
47. HOW DO YOU RELEASE ANGER?
Tell my sister all about it.
48. WHERE IS YOUR SECOND HOME?
Wherever I'm housesitting. Or the church.
49. DO YOU TRUST OTHERS EASILY?
Yes. Too much so.
50. WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE TOY AS A CHILD?
Lincoln Logs? Polly Pockets? Don't remember.
51. DO YOU USE SARCASM?
Yup. More often than I'd like to admit.
52. HAVE YOU EVER BEEN IN A MOSH PIT?
Nope.
53. WHAT'S A GAME YOU REALLY DON'T LIKE?
Seven Minutes in Heaven and Spin the Bottle. I've never played either. I don't like the concepts behind them.
54. WHAT ARE YOUR NICKNAMES?
Valgal, Tea Snob, Larry, Mumsy
55. DO YOU UN-TIE YOUR SHOES WHEN YOU TAKE THEM OFF?
Not always.
56. WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE ICE CREAM FLAVOR?
French Vanilla.
57. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE COLOR?
Deep red, white, cream, basil, baby blue, silver,.... to name a few.
58. HOW MANY WISDOM TEETH DO YOU HAVE?
None. The most I've ever had is three.
59. WHO/WHAT DO YOU MISS MOST RIGHT NOW?
My mom.
60. DO YOU WANT EVERYONE TO ANSWER THESE QUESTIONS?
Not unless they want to.
61. WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO RIGHT NOW?
The fire place creaking and a clock ticking.
62. LAST THING YOU ATE?
Dark chocolate.
63. LAST PERSON YOU GAVE SOMETHING TO?
My brother and sister.
64. THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE IN THE OPPOSITE SEX?
Not really certain. If they have a kind face, I suppose.
65. WHERE WERE YOU BORN?
Same town I'm in now.
66. SCARIEST THING THAT HAS EVER HAPPENED TO YOU?
Directly: A lady pulled in front of me, causing a car accident. And realizing Mom's death was a certainty. Indirectly (sort of): watching Mom go through cancer and watching Sarah go through Lymphoma.
67. FAVORITE DRINK?
Perrier with lemon
68. FAVORITE QUOTE?
Depends on the day and my mood. There's many good ones.
69. FAVORITE SPORT?
Volleyball, I guess. And skiing.
70. YOUR HAIR COLOR?
Blonde. Ish. A bit of red, a bit of brown. Depends on the light, as well. I was born with really dark brown hair.
71. YOUR EYE COLOR?
Blue, blue, my world is blue.
72. DO YOU WEAR GLASSES?
I will be soon.
73. SIBLINGS?
Yes. Four.
74. FAVORITE MONTH?
April.
75. YOU LIKE SUSHI?
Is that a statement or a question? I do like it, I'm not a huge fan though.
76. LAST THING YOU WATCHED?
Latest Chuck episode online.
77. FAVORITE DAY OF THE YEAR?
Really don't know.
78. ARE YOU TOO SHY TO ASK SOMEONE OUT?
Not sure. But I wouldn't. It goes against my principles.
79. SUMMER OR WINTER?
Winter.
80. IF THERE WAS A QUESTION HERE YOU DIDN'T APPROVE OF, WOULD YOU CHANGE IT?
Yup.
81. WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE JOKE?
The latest one I hear. One good one: "Knock, knock." "Who's there?" "Control Freak." (before they have a chance to answer) "Now say 'Control freak, who!'"
I thought it was funny.
82. FAVORITE SONG AT THE MOMENT?
Ummm, Kiss Me. You Raise Me Up. I don't know....
83. LAKE OR OCEAN?
Lake.
84. BIGGEST TURNOFF?
Self-centeredness.
85. CAMPING: TORTURE OR ADVENTURE?
Adventure. Can be slightly torturous if not properly prepared.
86. LAST KISS:
Two year old girl I was watching.
87. LAST TEXT YOU RECEIVED:
"I don't think I can make it to the service day."
88. HAVE YOU HAD THE CHICKEN POX?
Twice.
89. DO YOU WISH YOU CAN SEE ANYONE PARTICULAR RIGHT NOW?
God. Or maybe an angel of His.
90. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE NAME?
Boy: Edward (and, btw, I hate Twilight. I've liked that name for years. Way before Twilight was even being thought of.)
Girl: Dominique
91. HIGH SCHOOL YOU ATTENDED:
H-o-m-e (Oh yeah, I can even spell it.)
92. WHERE ARE YOU NOW:
On the couch.
93. ARE YOU SMILING:
Why would I be smiling at my computer screen.
94. WHAT ARE YOU WEARING:
Casual, around-the-house clothes.
96. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE MOVIE?
Ummm, one of them would be Pride and Prejudice.
97. WHAT IS ONE OF YOUR LEAST FAVORITE MOVIES?
One of them would be Napoleon Dynomite.
98. WHEN WAS YOUR LAST RELATIONSHIP?
I have many current ones. God, all my family members, many friends,....
99. EVER BEEN DRUNK?
Nope. Never want to be, either.
100. INTROVERT OR EXTROVERT?
Bit of both. Mostly extrovert.
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