My Mommy came over yesterday for her Bugman fix. She let me enjoy her company too. Bugman sure likes her. Daddy had to trick him off her lap so she could go, otherwise I think she'd still be in my chair with Bugman on her lap.
This morning the very Southern president of the library rewarded our participation in the summer reading program with an authentic Southern breakfast. We had homemade biscuits with real butter, fresh fruit, coffee cake and mmmmm cheesy grits. I never had grits before...ever...which makes no sense at all because I LOVE hominy. She used jalepeno cheese and oh my goodness gravy were those good. She agreed to send the recipe around, so don't worry Mom I'll be making them for Thanksgiving dinner along with the pies.
But I'm gonna cheat today and post up this 70 questions thingey I filled out a couple days ago because, you see, I have a migraine and I've taken my meds. I sometimes get a little loopy on my meds. I don't think they're addictive or anything, but I shouldn't drive...or think publicly while I'm on them.
1. The phone rings. Who do you want it to be?
The folks from the lottery to ask how I want my check made out.
2. When shopping at the grocery store, do you return your cart?
Yep, either in the store or the cart corral. If I'm with Boogie, he'll usually do it though.
3. In a social setting, are you more of a talker or a listener?
Listener. Always. People are nuts.
4. Do you take compliments well?
No. It's a personality flaw I need to work on. ; )
5. Are you an active person?
Nope. Well my hands are always moving, but you can usually find me in my chair.
6. If abandoned alone in the wilderness, would you survive?
Not because I have any sort of skills, but by sheer will and faith, you betcha.
7. Do you like to ride horses?
Nope. I rode a friend's pony once and it kicked me off and started running down the road.
8. Did you ever go to camp as a kid?
Yep. Girl Scout camp not too far from home. It was fun, but I'd do stupid things like pick a sports camp thinking it would make me enjoys sports more or make me an athlete so I'd be stuck being the worst player no matter what sport we tried.
9. What was your favorite game as a kid?
That dice game we always played on the holidays at Grandma and Grandpa's. What the heck is that called?
10. If a sexy person was pursuing you, but you knew he/she was married, would you get involved with him/her?
Considering that I, too, am married...no. But even if I was single I don't see myself going there. I went out on a date once with a guy going through a divorce and well, he had issues.
11. Are you judgmental?
Probably more so than I'd like to admit.
12. Could you date someone with different religious beliefs than you?
It would appear so.
13. Do you like to pursue or be pursued?
If I can think back that long ago....I think both.
14. Can you speak another language?
You mean other than igpay atinlay? I had two years of German, but unfortunately have forgotten most of it. On a Russian kick now and grabbed a CD from work last work that I've yet to listen to. It's on my list of things to do before I die. Learn a foreign language I mean, not just listen to that CD.
15. If you had to choose, would you rather be deaf or blind?
Considering I already have a hearing loss, I guess I'd say deaf.
16. What's your favorite food?
Only one?!? Hmmm...right now I'm hungering for hamburgers on the grill with lots of cheese, sour cream and onion potato chips with pecan pie for dessert.
17. Do you know how to shoot a gun?
In theory. It's also on my list of things to learn before I die.
18. If your house was on fire, what would be the first thing you grabbed?
Nothing. Just get my boys out of the house and hopefully the pets too. There's things that have sentimental value of course, but there aren't too many 'things' I'm attached to. Auctioning all your stuff when you're 13 will do that to ya.
19. How often do you read books?
Every day. I've also taken to listening to books on my iPod at work when we're getting things set up to open or while knitting. It's awesome.
20. Do you think more about the past, present or future?
Past. Probably too much. I've been catching myself lately thinking about my previous employer and what an awful time that was. I hate it that I still spend any energy at all on that place.
21. What is your favorite children's book?
One of my favorite books to read Bugman to sleep with was 'Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel'. My personal favorite book is probably Charlotte's Web - it was the first book I read without pictures.
22. What color are your eyes?
Green
23. How tall are you?
5'8"
24. Where is your dream house located?
Somewhere safe with lots of acreage so I don't have to deal with my neighbors.
25. Last person you talked to on the phone?
Hubby. He was calling to get me back online so I could help him with his art...which you can all view at www.scottra.com.
26. Have you ever taken pictures in a photo booth?
Yep. Boogie and I did them together once.
27. When was the last time you were at Olive Garden?
Early last summer I think? Don't go there very often, but I was going through an Italian phase and wanted a glass of wine.
28. What are your keys on your key chain for?
House, car and bike lock.
29. What's your favorite color?
I don't know anymore. It was green for the longest time, but now I kinda like orange.
30. Where was the furthest place you travelled today?
To work....around the block...about a 7 minute walk.
31. Where is your current pain at?
In my migraine spot. How'd you know? It's at the very beginning of my right eyebrow.
32. Do you like mustard?
Heck no, that's nasty.
33. Do you prefer to sleep or eat?
Oh man, I love them both so much. Umm....sleep.
34. Do you look like your mom or dad?
Mom I think, but I got my Daddy's temper!
35. How long does it take you in the shower?
10-15 minutes unless I do the whole exfoliating thing and pumice my feet.
36. Can you do splits?
Why the heck would I want to do that at my age?
37. What movie do you want to see right now?
The Prestige. Christian Bale's my favorite and I read the book this summer.
38. Do you put lotion on your dog or cats?
Um...no.
39. What did you do for New Year's?
Stayed up with the boys and watched the ball drop on tv.
40. Do you think The Grudge was scary?
I don't know about scary, but it was one of the creepier films I've seen recently.
41. What was the cause of your last accident?
I accidentally poked my kid in the eye reaching for a stray hair.
42. Do you own a camera phone?
Nope. Hate those things.
43. What are you drinking?
Water.
44. Was your mom a cheerleader?
I don't think so.
45. What's the last letter of your middle name?
E - What an odd question.
46. Who did you vote for on American Idol?
I've only ever caught bits and pieces of the audition episodes of American Idol.
47. How many hours of sleep do you get a night?
Go to bed usually around 11...alarm goes off at 6:30...around 7 hours I guess.
48. Do you like Care Bears?
I don't dislike them. Boogie got into them a couple years back. They're pretty harmless.
49. What do you buy at the movies?
Just popcorn. We usually try to sneak our own drinks in and candy for Boogie.
50. Do you know how to play poker?
Not a clue.
51. Do you wear your seatbelt?
Yep, ever since I was with Mom when she did several 360's on an icy road in the Gremlin way back when.
52. What do you wear to sleep?
PJ top and undies. Can't wear pants to bed, they twist.
53. Anything big ever happen in your hometown?
I don't know where my hometown is anymore. I know it's not where I currently live, b/c I hate it here.
54. How many meals do you eat a day?
Three. Four if you count the nightly huge bowl of popcorn.
55. Is your tongue pierced?
Heck no! Ears are, belly button is...that hurt enough.
56. Do you always read MySpace bulletins?
Usually just the subject line.
57. Do you have pets?
A dog, Quinn, two cats, Mia and Evee and two hermit crabs, Sheldar and Hermie.
58. Do you like funny or serious people better?
Funny. The world is too serious as it is.
59. Ever been to LA?
Nope. No plan to either.
60. Did you eat a cookie today?
Nope.
61. Do you use cuss words in other languages?
Nope. Heck I can't even think of any.
62. Do you steal or pay for your music downloads?
I think we pay for them. That's Hubby's area of responsibility.
63. Do you hate chocolate?
Yep. It triggers my migraines. Apparently isn't my only trigger however since I've been avoiding chocolate for a while now and I still get them.
64. What do you and your parents fight about the most?
I'm old enough now to know that my parents are pretty smart, so I don't fight with them. We do however, avoid talking politics.
65. Is your cell usually on vibrate or ring?
Ain't got no cell.
66. Are you a gullible person?
Yup.
67. Do you need a boyfriend/girlfriend to be happy?
No, I'm pretty happy with just a Hubby thankyouverymuch.
68. If you could have any job (assuming you have the skills) what would it be?
Professional knitter. I'd be paid gobs and gobs to sit around and knit all day. Alas, such a thing doesn't exist.
69. Are you easy to get along with?
I think so.
70. What is your favorite time of day?
The evenings when my boys are home and we're just together.
