Sunday Stealing: The Madness Meme, Part 2

Sunday Stealing: The Madness Meme, Part 2

Cheers to all of us thieves!

23. Do you ever walk around the house naked? No.

24. If you were an animal what would you be? Why? A house cat. Lie around all day, play with random small things, bask in sunlight. Sounds nice.

25. Hair color you like on someone you’re dating? My husband's hair is brown.

26. If suffering an injury, would you rather be left blind or deaf? I honestly don't know. Probably blind, if I HAD to. I can listen to audiobooks, listen to the TV, listen to music. I don't think I could live without music!

27. Do you have any special talents? Don't we all?

28. What do you do as soon as you walk in the house? Take off my shoes and hang up my key.

29. Do you like horror or comedy? Comedy

30. Are you missing anyone? Yes.

31. Where do you want to live when you are old? Don't know. We'll see where I am at that point!

32. Who is the person you can count on the most? My husband.

33. If you could date any celebrity past or present, who would it be? I don't know.

34. What did you dream last night? I don't remember.

35. What is your favorite sport to watch? Football

36. Are you named after anyone? My middle name was my grandmother's middle name.

37. What is your favorite alcoholic drink? I stay away from hard alcohol, but occasionally drink a little wine.

38. Non alcoholic drink? Dr Pepper or chai tea latte

39. Have you ever been in love? Still am.

40. Do you sing in the shower? Sometimes.

41. Have you ever been arrested? No.

42. What is your favorite Holiday? Christmas

43. Would you ever get plastic surgery? Maybe.

44. Have you ever caught a fish? Yes.

Sunday Stealing: The Madness Meme, Part 1

Sunday Stealing: The Madness Meme, Part 1

Cheers to all of us thieves!

1. Have you ever licked the back of a CD to try to get it to work? Um, no. Does that work?

2. What’s the largest age difference between yourself and someone you’ve dated? 3 or 4 years, I think.

3. Ever been in a car wreck? Yep.

4. Were you popular in high school? Not really.

5. Have you ever been on a blind date? No.

6. Are looks important? Sometimes.

7. Do you have any friends that you’ve known for 10 years or more? A few.

8. By what age would you like to be married? I got married when I was 22.

9. Does the number of people a person’s slept with affect your view of them? I don't generally seek out that info.

10. Have you ever made a mistake? Never. I'm perfect! ;-)

11. Are you a good tipper? When I have a good server, I am a generous tipper. When the server doesn't stand out, he/she gets the standard 15%. If I have a shitty server, they get less.

12. What’s the most you have spent for a haircut? Well, I rarely get a cut without color, so it's been $100+. I don't know what a cut on its own would cost.

13. Have you ever had a crush on a teacher? Not that I remember.

14. Have you ever peed in public? Sure. I do it all the time - at the restrooms in a restaurant or at Target or whatever! ;-)

15. What song do you want played at your funeral? I'll Meet You There by White Heart or a song by Matthew West that I currently forget the title of.

16. Would you tell your parents if you were gay? I'm not, so this is a non-issue.

17. What would your last meal be before getting executed? Alaskan King Crab Legs, fries, biscuits from Red Lobster, shrimp, mac and cheese, and lots and lots of chocolate for dessert.

18. Beatles or Stones? Neither.

19. If you had to pick one person on earth to die, who would it be? I'll let God make those kinds of decisions.

20. Beer, wine or hard liquor? A little bit of wine. (Too much alcohol upsets my stomach.)

21. Do you have any phobias? Yes.

22. What are your plans for the future? Immediate future: get my ankle healed up so I can start running again. I miss it already!

Sunday Stealing: The Lower 40 Meme, Part One

Cheers to all of us thieves!

1) Who is the last person you high-fived? One of my kids. Probably my son, but the girls are into high-fives, too, so I don't know for sure.

2) If you were drafted into a war, would you survive. It depends on what I had to do. On the front lines? Probably not, but then who knows?

3) Do you sleep with the TV on? No.

4) Have you ever drunk milk straight out of the carton? Ick, no!

5) Have you ever won a spelling bee? No. I always wanted to when I was a kid, but my nerves always got the best of me.

6) Have you ever been stung by a bee? Yes, a few times over the years.

7) How fast can you type? Fast enough.

8) Are you afraid of the dark? Not usually.

9) Eye color: Brown

10) Have you ever made out at a drive-in? Yes

11) When was the last time you chose a bath over a shower? I can't remember.

12) Do you knock on wood? Yes

13) Do you floss daily? No



Where's number 14?





15) Can you hula hoop? I'm not sure. I was good at it when I was a kid, but that was a long time ago ...

16) Are you good at keeping secrets? Depends on the secret.

17) What do you want for Christmas? An iPad.

18) Do you know the Muffin Man? I did, once upon a time ...

19) Do you talk in your sleep? I sure hope not! That would be mighty embarrassing!

20) Who wrote the book of love? God

Sunday Stealing: The Twenty-Fiver Meme

Cheers to all of us thieves!

1. Tell us about something that made you laugh last night. Um ... something on Leno.

2. What were you doing at 8 PM last night? Um ... changing Natalie's sheets, I think.

3. What were you doing 30 minutes ago? Playing Bingo Blitz on Facebook. Yes, I know, I'm pathetic. LOL

4. What happened to you in 2006? (Feel free to republish an old post from '06.) I suffered from postpartum depression when my son was a few weeks old.

5. What was the last thing you said out loud? I don't remember. Something to Mr. Ham a few minutes ago. Obviously it wasn't important!

6. How many beverages did you have today? A couple. I didn't really count. Although, if by "beverages" alcohol is implied, then the number would be a big, fat ZERO.

7. What color is your hairbrush? Black and silver.

8. What was the last thing you paid for? Some stuff on Amazon.

9. Where were you last night? At home.

10. What color is your front door? On the inside, it's white. On the outside, it's a dark wood stain, but I have no idea what one would call it.

11. Where do you keep your change? Most of it lives in my wallet.

12. What’s the weather like today? At the moment, it's pretty calm.

13. What’s the best ice-cream flavor? Better Batter at Maggie Moo's

14. What excites you? Music, reading a REALLY good book, my children's accomplishments, God

15. Do you want to cut your hair? No. It's short enough as it is.

16. Are you over the age of 35? Nope.

17. Do you talk a lot? Sometimes.

18. Do you watch Franklin and Bash? Haven't heard of it.

19. Do you know anyone named Steven? Who doesn't?

20. Do you make up your own words? Very rarely. I'm into proper grammar, spelling, etc. I don't do non-words! ;-)

21. Are you a jealous person? Not nearly as much as I used to be. God has taught me to let go and to trust others.

22. What does the last text message you received say? It was from my mom saying she's coming to visit in a few days. :-)

23. Where’s the next place you’re going to? Bed

24. Who’s the rudest person in your life? I am not going to publicly shame anyone, sorry.

25. Are you crushing on anyone that you shouldn't be? No. I'm married. I only have eyes for Mr. Ham.

Sunday Stealing: The Honesty Meme

Cheers to all of us thieves!

Complete the Sentences:

Right now I'm feeling...exhausted. I have a migraine trying to settle in, and that always wipes me out.

When I'm alone I feel...relaxed. It's nice to get some peace and quiet sometimes.

When I'm surrounded by people I feel...frazzled. I don't do large crowds well.

One thing I hate is...debt.

One thing I really like about myself is...being left-handed.

When I'm feeling sad I...sometimes cry, sometimes wallow in it, sometimes find a way to perk up. It all depends on the circumstances.

When I daydream it's usually about...finally being debt-free.

I'm afraid of...snakes. We're talking actual phobia here.

I'm happiest when...I know that I'm loved.

One thing that really worries me is...making ends meet.

If I could change one thing about myself it would be...I would be frugal to the point of being stingy. I wouldn't spend money on ANYTHING except absolute needs – unless I could pay cash.

If I could be with anyone right now I would be with...my family.

The family member I am closest to is...if you mean physically, my son. He's sitting right by me. If you mean relationship closeness, then my husband – of course!

If I was really honest with my father I would tell him...I'm thinking biological father right now. And to him I'd say you are NOT my dad, NOT my father. You are the sperm donor. Nothing more.

One thing I regret about my life is...letting debt get out of control.

If I only had one more day to live I would...spend it with God and my family.

If I was really honest with my mother I would tell her...nothing you need to know. ;-)

One thing about me that nobody knows is...nothing I'll tell you, because then it'd no longer be something no one knows! After all, there's a reason no one knows! ;-)

I hope that someday in the future...we can be debt-free and I can make my husband proud of me.

When I think about my family I feel...happy.

Something I'm really embarrassed about is...not something I'll share here.

One thing about me I never want to change is...my faith in God.

One thing I feel really proud of is...having finished my bachelor's degree and having my wonderful family.

Blogsville has helped me to...Blogsville? Is that meaning blogging in general? If so, it actually has helped me find myself in many ways.

One thing I like about blogsville is...being able to be me, and making lots of new friends.

Sunday Stealing: The Plaid Hat Meme

Cheers to all of us thieves!

1. When showering, do you start the water and then get in, or get in then start the water? Start the water first. I get in when the temperature is perfect.

2. Have you ever showered with someone of the opposite sex? I am married, so what do you think?

3. Were you ever been forced to shower with one of your siblings? Not that I remember.

4. Have you ever dropped your soap on your foot? You mean while in the shower? Probably.

5. How old do people say you look? I haven't asked anyone, so I have no idea. I don't think I want to know ...

6. How old do you act? My age, most of the time.

7. What’s the last song you sang? I'm not sure. One of the last songs I listened to in the car. I love to sing while driving. Actually, I love to sing.

8. Have you recently become a member of anything? Um, no. I don't think so.

9. What are your plans for next weekend? I believe some family will be out to visit. Regardless, I WILL SEE THE LAST HARRY POTTER!

10. Do you kiss with your eyes open or closed? Usually closed.

11. Whats the sexiest thing about Sarah Palin? Can't say I've ever thought about it – nor do I plan to.

12. Who’s the sexiest famous woman alive? If you said "most beautiful" I probably could come up with an answer. As I'm not attracted to women, I can't say I find anyone sexy.

13. Who’s the sexiest famous man alive? Tough choice. Johnny Depp or Matt Damon or someone else (names elude me at the moment)

14. Does your family have a crazy uncle? Doesn't every family?

15. Have you ever smuggled something into another country? No.

16. Do you live in a city with a good sports team? Not really. I don't follow the minor league crap we have going on here. I miss Chicago sports ...

17. What is the most unusual? "Most unusual"? Most unusual what? "Unusual" is not a noun.

18. How do feel about the Goth people? I don't.

19. Can you fix or your significant other your own car? OK, someone ought to take a good look at these questions before posting them. This doesn't make any sense. I think I know what's being asked here, but c'mon!

20. Would you want to kill Casey Anthony yourself if you were guaranteed to get away with it? What kind of question is this? I would not kill anyone, regardless of whether or not I'd "get away with it." I answer to a higher judge, and even if no one here on Earth knows what I do, God will. There is no getting away with anything.

Sunday Stealing: The Faceless 4th of July Meme

1. Last movie you saw in a theater? How to Train Your Dragon (no, it hasn't been THAT long. Our local theater was showing it for $1.50 last week)

2. What book are you reading? Don't Stop Now by Julie Halpern

3. Favorite board game? Umm ... Sequence?

4. Favorite magazine? People, I guess

5. Favorite smells? Lilacs, my kids after a bath, Mr. Ham after a shower.

6. Favorite sounds? Music, especially Skillet, Building 429, Jars of Clay ...

7. Worst feeling in the world? Regret

8. What is the first thing you think of when you wake up? Depends on the day. Often, that it's too early to get up (my kids are morning people – no, make that early-morning people)

9. Favorite fast food place? Umm ... Taco Bell? Maybe

10. What’s under your bed? Possibly a cat, probably a few hairballs, some dust bunnies, carpet, and some storage bins with God-knows-what inside.

11. Finish this statement. “If I had lot of money I’d….”? Pay off our debts, buy a bigger house, and get Mr. Ham a new car.

12. Do you sleep with a stuffed animal? Not unless Mr. Ham has eaten too much ... or a cat decides my feet are comfy.

13. Storms – cool or scary? AWESOME!

14. Favorite drink? Dr Pepper

15. Finish this statement, “If I had the time I would….”? Exercise so I can lose this weight.

16. If you had to dye your hair another color, what would be your choice? Well, I currently do dye my hair ...

17. Favorite place to relax? At home. Or the spa – nothing beats a massage ...

18. Name all the different cities/towns you’ve lived in? I'd rather not.

19. Favorite sports to watch? Football (the American kind)

20. Would you like to be born as yourself again? I was born again – er, I AM born again

Sunday Stealing: The Seriously Random Question Meme, Part 3

41. Who was the last person you went shopping with? Grant and Natalie (my younger kids)

42. What is something you need to go shopping for? Well, we're almost out of milk.

43. Do you have the same first name as one of your relatives? Nope, but my middle name was my grandmother's middle name.

44. What kind of car do your parents drive? My parents? What, you don't care what I drive?

45. Are you rich? Define rich.

46. If you could spend one intimate night with a celebrity, no questions asked, never to see them again, who would it be? I wouldn't. I value my marriage too much. Unless "intimate" doesn't have to mean sex.

48. What famous person do you look like? Feel free to use this facial match program by clicking here. Show us at least the celeb photo. Well, not bad results. My top one, with 58.89%, is Anne Hathaway! I can live with that! ;-)

49. What is the most daring thing you've done recently? Daring? I'm not really one for taking risks, sorry.

50. Say you were given a pregnancy test right now. Would you pass or fail? Depends on the type of test and what is meant by "pass" and "fail."

51. Which sex scandal of the last decade bothers you the most? I honestly don't keep track of that stuff. Anything involving children really bothers me, though.

52. Do you know anyone in jail/prison? No

53. What are your plans (or what have you done) for this weekend? Yesterday was my oldest's 8th birthday, and today we have her party with her friends.

54. Have you ever woken up and not known where you were? Um, no.

55. What were you doing at midnight last night? Finishing a post on Proud Book Nerd.

56. Last restaurant you went to? A place near my parents' house called Red Apple Pancake House.

57. How many hours did you sleep for last night? About 8.

58. Which is more distracting: Sexting while driving or sex while driving? Seriously? What kind of question is that?

59. Do you think someone is thinking about you right now? It's possible. I did just banish my son from my computer nook.

60. Have you ever changed your clothes while in a vehicle? Yes.

Taken from the-blog-that-encourages-stealing, also known as Sunday Stealing!

Sunday Stealing: The Seriously Random Question Meme, Part 2

(I apparently missed Part 1 ...)

21. Have you ever had a garage sale?

Yes. Hated it. 

22. What color is your cell phone?

Red

23. What is the last alcoholic beverage you had?

Um ... I have no idea. Probably wine. I don't drink much alcohol.

24. Are you happy right now?

Yes

25. Who came over to your house last?

My mom

26. Do you drink beer?

Ick! 

27. Have your brothers or sisters ever told you that you were adopted?

Actually, I was adopted. So, yes, they have.

28. What is your favorite key on your key chain?

The car key

29. What was the last movie you watched at home?

Meet the Parents

30. What is in your pocket?

Nothing – no pockets

31. Who introduced you to your bf/gf/husband/wife?

We grew up going to the same church.

32. Where do you hurt?

Nowhere at the moment. But I often have back, neck, and knee pain.

33. Has someone ever made you a build a bear?

No.

34. What’s something fun you did today?

Played around on Facebook, I guess. (It's kinda early to answer this one. LOL)

35. What is your favorite aisle at Target?

Um ... everything but automotive stuff?

36. When is your birthday?

December 12

37. Is there anything hanging from your rear view mirror?

No

38. How many states in the US have you been to?

25, I think

39. What kind of milk do you drink?

Chocolate

40. What are you going to do after this?

Read and laundry and whatever the hubby wants – it is Father's Day, after all!

Taken from the-blog-that-encourages-stealing, also known as Sunday Stealing!

Sunday Stealing: The "You Can't Be Missed" meme, last part

Taken from the-blog-that-encourages-stealing, also known as Sunday Stealing!

 

46. Would you ever try to quit one of your addictions, or better said: Bad Habits? Yes.

47. Could you ever kill yourself to save someone else? For my kids, yes.

48. Does it matter if break up with someone or have them dump you? Well, being dumped hurts the pride a bit, but I don't really think it matters.

49. Would you rather have a turtle or a frog for a pet? Turtle

50. Would you rather spend a day with Lady Gaga or Miley Cyrus? Neither

51. Would you rather learn to play piano or guitar? Both.

52. We're going back to the day. Where did you get your kicks? On Route 66?

53. What Asian country would you like to visit the most? Why? I honestly don't know. I haven't really thought about it much. My "plans" include Hawaii and various parts of Europe.

54. Have you ever thought that a passer-by was the one (think James Blunt, here)? No.

55. Ever told someone that your fake jewelery was really real? Not that I recall.

56. Where are the worst public restrooms? Anywhere that has only Port-a-Potties.

57. What song was the latest one that got overplayed really fast? I have no idea. I don't really listen to the radio all that often.

58. What Friends (American TV show from the 90s) character are you most like? Rachel, I think.

59. When's the last time you had a Popsicle? Probably last summer. With kids, we tend to have them around more.

60. What TV show from way back would you love to see reappear? Wonder Woman.

Sunday Stealing: The "You Can't Be Missed" meme, Part 3

Taken from the-blog-that-encourages-stealing, also known as Sunday Stealing!

31. What is your absolute favorite dessert? Absolute favorite. That is a tough choice. I have quite the sweet tooth. Molten chocolate cake, maybe? Or New York style cheesecake.

32. What can someone do to make you smile, no matter what? Remind me how wonderful my children are.

33. What do the hip people think of you? I don't know. I've never been "hip" so I have no idea how they think.

34. What was the last gift you bought someone? A couple of books (love ya, Namine!)

35. What was your favorite class in high school? English or choir

36. How many spouses would be about right? 1

37. What would you say was the most embarrassing moment of your life? You know, I don't keep track. I block them out of my memory so as to cope. ;-)

38. Have you ever donate money to charity? Yep. Every month.

39. Has porn ever had a positive place in a current or recent relationship? Nope.

40. Would you ever dump the one you're with for someone who makes an obvious play and is MUCH hotter? No.

41. Have you ever disowned one of your relatives? No.

42. Would you think it's OK to cheat on someone if they've already cheated on you? It is never OK to cheat. Especially not if you want to work things out.

43. Did you ever consider becoming a teacher? Briefly.

44. Would you ever give a hitch-hiker a ride somewhere? Probably not.

45. Would you ever try fasting for a whole week? I have done it.

Sunday Stealing: The 65 Questions Meme

Taken from the-blog-that-encourages-stealing, also known as Sunday Stealing!

1. Tell us who the last person that you took a shower with. Um ... my husband? I'm guessing, given that I'm not really one who enjoys taking showers with others. It's been a long time, and is entirely possible that it was one of my children when they were babies.

2. Tell us about your favorite tee-shirt. Extra points if you show a pic. (We know. What can you do with freakin' extra points?) I don't really have ONE favorite. I just like them big and loose, so I don't feel like they're showing off my leftover baby fat ...

3. Has anyone ever hit on you even though they knew you were taken? Um, I don't think so.

4. Do you plan what to wear the next day? You mean tomorrow? I don't know. I'll decide when I'm ready to get dressed.

5. How are you feeling RIGHT now? Why? That I am exhausted. Because it's past my bedtime.

6. What's the closest thing to you that's black? My mousepad.

7. Tell me about an interesting dream you remember having. I'm to tired to think of any at the moment. Sorry!

8. Did you or might you meet anybody new today? Nope.

9. If you could be doing anything right now (or perhaps after you finish this ridiculous meme)what would it be? If I could, I'd finish my book. I probably have about 50 pages left to read. But I am so friggin' tired that I think I'll just have to wait until morning.

10. Do you floss? Occasionally

11. What comes to mind when I say China? Nice dishes

12. Are you overly emotional? Sometimes

13. If you could listen to just one rock album (CD, vinyl or mp3) which one would you pick? Skillet's Awake

14. Do you bite into your ice cream or just lick it? Both

15. Do you like your car? Yes

16. Do you like yourself? Yes and no

17. Would you go out to eat with Charlie Sheen? Only if he's paying and not on anything.

18. What was the last song that you listened to? A Kutless song, but I can't remember which one at the moment and I'm too tired to go find my iPod to check.

19. Are (or were) your parents strict? Yes

20. Have you ever wondered what attending a wild orgy (if only to watch or...) would be like? No.

21. I say cottage cheese. You say: food

22. Have you ever met a celebrity? Um, does a former Illinois governor count? If so, then yes. If not, then no. Although, I did meet Dick Butkus at a book signing once. But it was a brief "Hello" as he signed a book I bought for my hubby.

23. What was the last movie that you watched at home? Something's Gotta Give (not very good)

24. Is there anything sparkly in the room you're in? My diamond rings are always in whatever room I'm in! ;-)

25. What countries have you visited? The Bahamas, Germany, and France

26. Have you ever made a phone call while you were drunk that you've regretted? If yes, do tell. Nope.

27. Where were you going the last time that you were on a train? Probably Chicago

28. Bacon or sausage? Bacon, but only if it's CRISPY, otherwise I'll take sausage links

29. How long have you had a cell-phone? More than 10 years now, unless I have to start counting over since I gave up a cell phone for about 6 months after Natalie was born. It's been two years since that little short-lived stint was seen as a bad idea!

30. What other memes do you do regularly? On this blog? Not many – at least not regularly. At least I don't think so. I do a bunch of book-related ones on Proud Book Nerd, though.

31. Who is the craziest meme host? Dunno.

32. Who invented chop sticks? I have no idea, and I don't really care.

33. Who are you going to be with tonight? My hubby.

34. Are you too forgiving? No. I'm probably not forgiving enough.

35. When was the last time that you were in love? Still am. :-)

36. Tell us about your best friend. Which one? The one I'm in daily contact with is Mr. Ham. There's also Chris, my BFF out in Jersey (whom I've never met IRL). Then there's Jen, a woman who was my BFF in high school and now lives near Seattle. While we aren't in touch as much as I'd like, I still consider her a BFF. Whenever we see each other (every few years or so), it's like we've never been apart.

37. What was the stupidest thing you learned in high school? I can't think of anything. All knowledge is useful. Sometimes things I never expected to be glad to know are the very things I'm finding myself using when I least expect it. Knowledge is powerful.

38. What was the last thing that you cried about? Um ... I don't remember.

39. What was the last question you asked? I asked Natalie how many eyes Zeus (our cat) has.

40. Favorite thing to do this time of the year? Sit on the swing on the front porch and read.

41. If you had to get a (or another) tattoo, what would it be? My kids names, maybe? Or a cross.

42. How would your best friend describe you? Depends on which one you ask.

43. Have you ever seen all three Twilight films? Yes, I have.

44. Ever walked into a glass door? Um, I can't remember if it was a door or just a big window in a mall ... thankfully, I was walking slowly.

45. Favorite color on that person that you are attracted to? Blue, gray, or white - they all bring out his eyes.

46. Have you ever slapped someone? Only playfully

47. What hair style (for you) would you like to see return? I don't know. I don't style my hair based on trends

48. What was the last CD you bought? I don't remember.

49. Do looks matter to you? To some extent, yes.

50. Could you ever forgive a liar? Wouldn't I be a hypocrite if I didn't?

51. What's the hardest bill to pay every month? The credit card, because – unlike the mortgage or the utilities – it is unnecessary.

52. Do you like your life right now? For the most part.

53. Do you sleep with the TV on? Hell, no.

54. Can you handle the truth? You bet! I know the Truth and the Truth has set me free!

55. Do you have good vision? When I have my contacts in ... ;-)

56. Do you hate or dislike more than 3 people? Hate? No. Dislike? Maybe. I'd have to think about it for a bit to come up with three.

57. How often do you talk on the phone? Only when absolutely necessary. I hate it.

58. What celeb would you like to come home to? As in romantically? I dunno. Johnny Depp or James Marsden

59. What are you wearing? PJ pants and a T-shirt

60. What is your favorite wild animal? Bald eagles, I think.

61. Where was your facebook picture taken? It wasn't. It's an avatar graphic.

62. Can you waltz? Yes. I can also cha-cha, as well as a few other dances.

63. Do you have a job? You bet – I'm a full-time stay-at-home mom. I don't get paid in currency, but in intangible benefits. But, those benefits do not include sick days, days off, vacation, or lunch breaks. Still, it's the best job in the world!

64. What was the most recent thing you stole? I am not in the habit of stealing.

65. Have you ever crawled through a window? Not that I remember.

Sunday Stealing: The 5000 Question Meme, The Final Part

Taken from the-blog-that-encourages-stealing, also known as Sunday Stealing!

76. Do you prefer Disney or Warner Brothers? Disney

77. What is the first animal you would run to see if you went to the zoo? Whatever's closest.

78. Would you consider yourself to be romantic? Yeah

79. If the earth stopped rotating would we all fly off? I suppose so.

80. What is the one thing that you love to do so much that you would make sacrifices to be able to do it? Reading

81. If you (and everyone) had to lose one right or freedom, but you could pick which one everyone had to lose, what would you pick? I don't know.

82. If you had to choose would you live on the equator or at the North Pole? Equator

83. Would you rather give up listening to music or watching television? Watching television

84. What do you think makes someone a hero? Sacrifice, bravery, selflessness, inner strength

85. What cartoon would you like to be a character in? How to Train Your Dragon

86. Name one thing that turns your stomach: Vomit (like when the kids puke – just the smell of it!)

87. What was the last thing you paid for? A new purse and a few other things at Kohl's

88. Are you a coupon clipper? Sometimes

89. Get anything good in the mail recently? Sure. I get a book or two (sometimes a lot more than that) in the mail every week.

90. Which would you rather take as a gym class...dancing, sailing, karate, or bowling? Dancing

91. In Star Trek people 'beam' back and forth between different places. What this means is they stand in a little tube and their molecules are deconstructed and sent to another tube somewhere else where they are reassembled. Only problem is when the molecules are deconstructed the person is dead. When they are put back together it is only a clone that has all the dead person's memories. Is the person who gets beamed the same person on both ends? That is a good question. If we go with the Star Trek analysis, I guess we'd say yes.

92. What insects are you afraid of? Anything that can hurt me.

93. If you could print any phrase on a T-shirt, what would it say? You don't have to believe something for it to be true.

94. What's the most eccentric thing you have ever worn? I plead the Fifth ...

95. If you could pick one food that you could eat all you wanted but it would have no effect on how much you weigh, what food would it be? Chocolate or cake ...

96. What are your parents interested in? Um ... movies, music, their kids and grandkids

97. Have you ever caught an insect and kept it as a pet? No
Have you ever caught and tamed a wild animal? No

98. What is more helpful to you, wishes or plans? Plans

99. When do you feel your life energy the strongest? Not sure.

100. You are spending the night alone in the woods and may bring only 3 items with you. My cell phone, a tent, a book.

Sunday Stealing: The Burnt Toast Meme

Taken from the-blog-that-encourages-stealing, also known as Sunday Stealing! (Yes, I know it's not Sunday yet, but it's up and I'm ready to play. Plus, it is Sunday in other parts of the world, right?)

1. When you looked at yourself in the mirror today, what was the first thing you thought? I honestly don't remember.

2. How much cash do you have on you? None, as  my pants don't have pockets and my purse is elsewhere.

3. What’s a word that rhymes with DOOR? Floor

4. Favorite planet? Earth, duh! ;-)

5. Who is the 4th person on your missed call list on your cell phone? My daughter's Girl Scout troop leader.

6. What is your favorite ring tone on your phone? Skillet's Awake and Alive

7. What shirt are you wearing? A pink shirt with three small flowers and "Life is good." on it.

8. Do you label yourself? Not usually.

9. Name the brand of the shoes you’re currently wearing? No shoes at the moment.

10. Bright or Dark Room? Bright

11. What do you think about the person who took this survey before you? Nothing. Don't know the individual!

12. What does your watch look like? My cell phone.

13. What were you doing at midnight last night? Sleeping.

14. What did your last text message you received on your cell say? It was a picture of my newest nephew.

15. Where is your nearest 7-11? I don't think we have those in this area.

16. What's a word that you say a lot? Dude

Sunday Stealing: Meme of Many Odd Questions, Part 3

Taken from the-blog-that-encourages-stealing, also known as Sunday Stealing!

45. Favorite color? Purple

46. Have you ever slapped someone? Probably.

47. Is your hair curly? Yep, naturally.

48. What was the last CD you bought? Umm...I'm not entirely sure. I've bought a few from MusiChristian.com this summer, and it's hard to remember what I purchased last. Especially because I usually purchase several at one time! LOL

49. Do looks matter? To some extent, yes.

50. Could you ever forgive a cheater? My gut reaction is a firm NO. But, well, Jesus tells us to forgive. I don't think that necessarily means forgive and stay together, though. Would I want to forgive? Heck no! Given that forgiveness is something I should do, I would try to. It would probably be the hardest thing I ever did!

51. Is your phone bill sky high? I don't think so. What's considered "sky high" nowadays?

52. Do you like your life right now? Yes and no.

53. Do you sleep with the TV on? No way!

54. Can you handle the truth? Yes.

55. Do you have good vision? Only when I have my contacts in ... ;-)

56. Do you hate or dislike more than 3 people? Hate? No. Dislike? Of course!

57. How often do you talk on the phone? As infrequently as possible!

58. The last person you held hands with? Either Mr. Ham or one of the kiddos.

59. What are you wearing? White socks, brown yoga pants, and an olive green T-shirt.

60. What is your favourite animal? Can't say I have a favorite. I love animals in general.

61. Where was your favorite picture taken at? Either J.C. Penney or at home. Not sure which is my favorite at the moment.

62. Can you hula hoop? Gosh, I don't know. I used to be able to, but it's literally probably been 2+ decades since I last tried ... :oops:

63. Do you have a job? You bet I do! I don't work outside the home, but being a stay-at-home mom isn't easy! Overworked and underpaid, I tell ya!

64. What was the most recent thing you bought? Um ... a book for a giveaway winner on Proud Book Nerd.

65. Have you ever crawled through a window? Not that I remember.

Sunday Stealing: Meme of Many Odd Questions, Part 2

Taken from the-blog-that-encourages-stealing, also known as Sunday Stealing!

23. Do you rent movies often? Yes, thanks to Netflix.

24. Is there anything sparkly in the room you're in? The diamonds on my engagement and wedding rings.

25. How many countries have you visited? Excluding my own, three: The Bahamas, Germany, and France.

26. Have you made a prank phone call? Yep. Lots in junior high.

27. Ever been on a train? Lots. Growing up near Chicago, it's next to impossible to not go on a train! It's one of the best ways to get downtown!

28. Brown or white eggs? White

29. Do you have a cell-phone? Yep.

30. Do you use Chap Stick? Not unless my lips are chapped.

31. Do you own a gun? Nope.

32. Can you use chop sticks? Not very well.

33. Who are you going to be with tonight? My family.

34. Are you too forgiving? One can never be too forgiving.

35. Ever been in love? Definitely.

36. What is your best friend(s) doing tomorrow (or the next soonest week day)? Dunno.

37. Ever have cream puffs? Yes.

38. Last time you cried? Not sure. (Why does this question come up so much?)

39. What was the last question you asked? See above.

40. Favorite time of the year? Late spring/early summer

41. Do you have any tattoos? Nope.

42. Are you sarcastic? Sometimes.

43. Have you ever seen The Butterfly Effect? Nope.

44. Ever walked into a wall? No.

Sunday Stealing: Meme of Many Odd Questions, Part 1

Taken from the-blog-that-encourages-stealing, also known as Sunday Stealing!

1. First thing you wash in the shower? Usually my arms.

2. What color is your favorite hoodie? Gray

3. Would you kiss the last person you kissed again? You betcha!

4. Do you plan outfits? Only for VERY special events.

5. How are you feeling RIGHT now? Tired – it's been a long, exhausting day.

6. What's the closest thing to you that's red? Dr Pepper can.

7. Tell me about the last dream you remember having? Umm ... I don't remember it well at all. Just blurs. Sorry.

8. Did you meet anybody new today? Nope.

9. What are you craving right now? Sleep.

10. Do you floss? Occasionally.

11. What comes to mind when I say cabbage? Corned beef.

12. Are you emotional? Not really. Well, I shouldn't say that. I feel emotions, of course, but I don't always show them.

13. Have you ever counted to 1,000? Sure – by 100s ...

14. Do you bite into your ice cream or just lick it? Both.

15. Do you like your hair? Yes.

16. Do you like yourself? Not really.

17. Would you go out to eat with George W. Bush? For sure. In fact, I just recently posted five people I'd love to have a lunch date with, and he's on the list!

18. What are you listening to right now? The dryer and the a/c running.

19. Are your parents strict? They were when I was a kid. I'm a grown-up now, though, so this question doesn't really work! ;-)

20. Would you go sky diving? Absolutely not.

21. Do you like cottage cheese? Sure.

22. Have you ever met a celebrity? Do politicians count as celebrities? If so, I met a governor of Illinois back in the '80s – Governor Thompson.

Sunday Stealing: The Eighty Meme, Part 1

Taken from the-blog-that-encourages-stealing, also known as Sunday Stealing!

1. What curse word do you use the most? Damn, I think.

2. Do you own an iPod? Yep. An iPod Touch. LOVE it!

3. What person do you talk to on the phone the most? My hubby.

4. Do you still remember the first person you kissed? Yep. (And I must add eeeewwwww!)

5. Do you remember where you were on 11/9/01? I'm assuming this actually is supposed to be 11 Sept. 2001 – or as we AMERICANS write it: 9/11/01, Sept. 11, or just plain 9/11. Making that assumption, yes, I remember. I don't think I'll ever forget.

6. What was the last movie you watched? Umm ... The Princess and the Frog

7. Has anyone ever called you lazy? Sure.

8. Do you ever take medication to help you fall asleep? No. When I can't sleep, I'll read for awhile. That quiets my mind, and then I can fall asleep.

9. Has anyone told you a secret this week? Umm...not that I remember.

10. What is the first thing you notice about the opposite sex? Eyes.

11. What are you looking forward to? The last two Harry Potter movies. I just saw a trailer this evening, and I am EXCITED!

12. Do you own any band t-shirts? Yep. I love to get T-shirts as a souvenir from concerts. I have Skillet, Third Day, Newsboys, and more.

13. What will you be doing in one hour? Sleeping, hopefully.

14. Is anyone in love with you? My husband.

15. Last time you cried? Umm...not sure.

16. Are you on a desktop computer or a laptop? Desktop. I love my Mac Mini.

17. Are you currently wanting any piercings or tattoos? No.

18. Would you ever date anyone covered in tattoos? Probably not.

19. What were you doing before this? Facebook.

20. When is the last time you slept on the floor? Not sure. It's been awhile, thankfully.

21. How many hours of sleep do you need to function? I prefer 8-9, but I can function on a minimum of about 6.

22. Do you eat breakfast daily? Yes.

Sunday Stealing: The Oh My! Meme, Part 1

Taken from the-blog-that-encourages-stealing, also known as Sunday Stealing! ;-)

1. The phone rings; who don't you want it to be? A solicitor

2. When shopping at the grocery store, do you return your cart? Usually.

3. In a social setting, are you more of a talker or a listener? Listener.

4. What was the last compliment that someone gave you? Umm.. Abby told me I'm the best mom ever.

5. Do you play the lottery? Nope.

6. If abandoned alone in the wilderness, who would you want with you? My husband.

7. Do you like to ride horses? Yes.

8. Did you ever go to camp as a kid? Yes.

9. What is your favorite party game? Umm...I dunno. Scattergories is fun.

10. If a sexy person was pursuing you, but you knew he/she was married, would you go for it? Nope.

11. When was the last time that you lied? Probably earlier today. Abby lost a tooth yesterday and the tooth fairy forgot to come ... :oops:

12. Could you date someone with different religious beliefs than you? That depends. If it's a different Christian denomination, sure. If it's something outside the Christian umbrella, then no.

13. If you have a S/O, who pursued who? If not, do you like to pursue or be pursued? Um...neither, really. We just kinda came together. One of our good mutual friends worked hard to help get us together.

14. Use six words to describe yourself. short, shy, lefty, quiet, loyal, Christian

15. Name a song that could make you cry. Can't say I can think of one. I'm not an easy crier.

16. Are you pleased with your education? Yes.

17. How do you feel about gun control? Less is more.

18. If your house was on fire, what thing would be the first thing you grabbed? Assuming we're talking about things because my family and animals are safe, I'd go for the computer.

19. How often do you have a romantic weekend? Rarely. We need to fix that!

20. Do you think more about the past, present or future? I'm an equal-opportunity thinker.

21. What was the last adult magazine that you have read? Adult? I sure hope you don't mean smutty. If you mean for grown-ups, then Parenting or Parents.

22. What are you told about your eyes? They are big and beautiful.

23. How tall is just right? WHAT? Umm...

24. Where is your dream house located? Probably about a mile or so away.

25. Do you have a secret fetish? LOL No.

26. Have you tried bourbon? If yes, what type? Nope. I'm not one for alcohol.

27. Have you ever seen a male or female stripper? Briefly saw a male stripper, but exited the premises once I realized that's what was going on.

28. When was the last time you were at TGI Fridays? Sometime over the past few weeks.

29. When was the last time you were at Church? Way too long ago ...

30. Where was the farthest place you traveled today? Upstairs. Seriously. Today was move-kids'-bedrooms-around day, so I didn't go anywhere. We took down the crib <sniff, sniff> and set up Grant in his new room. Natalie gets the second bed in Abby's room (where Grant used to sleep). Mr. Ham is now trying to get Natalie to go to sleep ...

31. What was your favorite job? Page designer. That was my first job out of college, and it was AWESOME!

32. What condiments do you like at your BBQ? Ketchup and mustard work for me.

33. Bud is hosting Thursday Thunks this week. Will you play? Probably not, simply because I've never done TT before. Hadn't even heard of it before now!

34. Do you look like your mom or dad? Mom

35. Who was the last person that you showered with (it's okay to leave out the name)? Um ... my husband? I don't know simply because I'm more of a solo showerer! ;-)

Sunday Stealing: The Just Because Meme

Taken from the Sunday Stealing blog! :-)

1. Make a list of 5 things you can see without getting up.

Dr Pepper, a pen, day calendar, Boogie Wipes, several books

2. How do you style your hair? How often do you cut it?
Style: It usually ends up in a ponytail or loose bun. Cut: Not very often at all.

3. What are you wearing now?
Brown shorts and a T-shirt

4. What's your occupation? Do you like it?
Stay-at-home mom, and yes, I do like it.

5. When was the last time that you took a nap? Was there a special reason?
Sometime during the past few weeks. No special reason.

6. Who was the last person you hugged romantically?
My husband.

8. What was the last full meal that you ate?
Dinner

9. What was the last email that you received?
Um ... not sure. I haven't checked e-mail in several hours. The last one I read was an alert from The Chicago Tribune saying Dennis Hopper died.

10. What one website do you always visit when you go online?
Facebook

11. What was the last significant thing you bought?
Define significant. Do you mean expensive or important?

12. What musical artist did you not get at first, but then became a fan?
Flyleaf

13. What did you think about before you go to bed last night?
I don't remember.

14. What was the last CD you bought?
I just ordered three from MusiChristian.com, one of which is the soon-to-be-released Born Again by the Newsboys.

15. What is your favorite weather, and why? What's the weather like today?
I LOVE spring/summer rain. LOVE it. Even better if it's a thunderstorm. Today was GORGEOUS, but hot.

16. If you could have a special artistic talent, what would it be?
I could sing perfect pitch with a STRONG voice.

17. Did you watch the Idol 9 finale? If yes, what are your thoughts?
Nope.

18. What's something you'd like to say to someone right now?
There's nothing I can think of.

19. Any special plans for this (holiday in the States) weekend?
Not really. My mom's coming out, but we don't have concrete plans.

20. Besides your current S/O, who was the last person that you loved romantically?
Gosh, that was a LONG time ago. I loved a boy in high school. Loved him for years. But he's gone.