Week 23: 221-230

221) In What Way Has Money Impacted You In A Negative Way?

I'm too spontaneous.

222) How was your very first kiss?

Awkward.

223) What age would you not want to live past?

I don't plan to outlive my kids.

224) What celebrity do you think got carried away with plastic surgery?

Toss up between Michael Jackson and the 'lion lady'.

225) If you could hire any wedding singer, who would you choose and what song?

I dearly wanted my friend Janna to sing The Lord's Prayer at my wedding, but we'd lost touch by then.

Anyone?  Jon Bon Jovi....at the reception.

226) What age do you think is too young to get married?

Under 21

227) What one thing do you think all successful leaders have in common?

Patience; strategy

228) Have you ever donated blood and if so, do you do it regularly?

No; don't like needles and am now on medication that causes me to not donate.

229) Do you have a birthmark? Where?

Not to my knowledge.

230) Do you prefer watching a movie at home or at the theater?

Both.

Week 22: 211-220

211) Where's Your Favorite Place To Get Coffee Or Tea?

Tea:  McD's

Coffee:  Any place that serves Irish Cream Lattes.  Our local coffeehouse also has an amazing Red Velvet Latte every February!

212) Did you ever have an embarrassing moment in gym class?

In the 5th or 6th grade, when my dress revealed my underwear

First time I had to shower after PE.

213) What do you love most about yourself?

My creativity

214) If you started a business tomorrow, what would it be?

Combination bookstore and cafe!

215) What is one thing you've learned about people over the years?

You're never going to please everyone.

216) How judgmental are you toward others?

Outwardly? Not.

Privately, a little.

217) What's your ratio of naughty to nice?

60/40

218) What is history's most tragic love story in your opinion?

Toss up between Princess Margaret/her 1st love and John Kennedy Jr/Caroline Bessett

219) Have you ever gone after anything (relationship, job, etc) but not gotten it?

Yes.  I've lost out on jobs I wanted, and in two cases, relationships.

220) Which activities make you lose track of time?

Reading, writing, watching videos

Week 21: 201-210

 201) Have You Ever Sued or Wanted To Sue Someone and Why?

Wanted to sue Dodge, since my airbag did NOT deploy, causing me to have a concussion and needing about 40 stitches in my forehead. Nobody would touch the case.....then as soon as the statute of limitations ran out, they issued a warning....'airbags may not deploy in case of accident...' 

No shit, Sherlock!

202) Who would you want to star opposite you in a movie?

Either Harrison Ford or Chris Hemsworth

203) Do you believe in the death penalty?

Yes.

204) Have you ever done something to your parents that you later regretted?

I can't think of anything.....other than running up a $500 phone bill in college....

205) Have you ever nicknamed someone and it stuck?  If so, who and what nickname?

I call a family friend 'Lilybelle', and am the ONLY one who can call her that!

206) If you knew you would die tomorrow, would you feel cheated today?

No, because if I knew in advance, I'd live life to the fullest and die happy.

207) Who influenced your life the most?

My BFFs

208) What is the simplest truth you can express in words?

Live well, keep the faith, and stay happy

209) Do you prefer music on vinyl or streaming?

Yes, Anyway I can get music into my house.

210) What do you do when you get nervous?

Bite my fingernails....

Week 20: 191-200

191) Do you make time for what matters most to you?

I like to think so.

192) What makes you feel unattractive?

Being sick; wearing certain colors or clothing.

193) How many hats do you own?

At least 4 snow hats, not counting my hood.

If we're talking LIFE, then about twenty:

Mom, Grandma, Laundry Goddess, Pt time cook/chef, maid, chauffeur, mediator, judge, cashier, psychologist, writer, publisher, marketer, promoter, wife, dog mom, cat mom, bill pay, accountant, care giver, taxi driver, LPN, and social calendar.  Ok, that's 23.

194) Have you ever contributed to the development of something you were proud of?

My kids, my books, the cantatas and community choirs I've been a part of.

195) What is your favorite song to sing in the shower?

Whatever's on the radio...

196) What is your opinion on rats as pets?

They're delightful!

197) Were you ever passionate about something, then suddenly lost interest?

Sex with the spouse

198) What is your favorite science: Biology, physics, or chemistry?

Probably Biology.  Had chemistry in 8th grade and enjoyed it, but only due to the fact I had a huge crush on my lab partner!

199) Can you erect a tent?

In the bed-oops, wrong kind of tent.

I used to....

200) Have you ever received counseling or therapy and did it help?

Yes, and sort of. It brought to light I was the most normal one in the group, and it also brought to light my hubby's childhood abuse, which he now uses as an excuse.

Week 19: 181-190

181) Do you have a nerdy side, and if so, what brings it out?

Anything Star Wars

182) Do you think children are a blessing or a burden?

Mostly a blessing.....but if you're only having kids to increase your welfare check or b/c you don't believe in birth control....that's a burden.

183) What is your greatest source of inspiration?

Life, and observing others

184) What's the wildest thing you've ever done?

Published a menage romance book

185) If you could be trained in one thing by top professionals, what would you choose?

Probably marketing....

186) What is the highest hill or mountain you've ever climbed?

Self-doubt

Pike's Peak

187) Do you think making driverless cars is a smart invention?

As a child, I wanted them invented for the sole purpose of letting me be able to sleep during my commute to school or work....now it terrifies me.

188) Use a cartoon character to describe your athletic ability

Charlie Brown

189) Do you like to plan things out in detail or be spontaneous?

A little of both; I've found spontaneity more productive.

190) Do you like living alone or with someone?

Currently, I cannot blast my radio, and we only have 1 TV. So yeah, alone.  But at the same time, I liked it when I was alone from 9-6pm, then enjoyed someone to talk to about our day.

Week 18: 171-180

171) Do you think a person can be born evil?

There's certainly enough evidence to support that theory....just watch the Macauly Caulkin movie,

172) Do you believe in PDA?

In moderation....holding hands, appropriate kissing and playful touching. Something you can do in front of your own parents.

173) Would you date anyone in a wheelchair or with a handicap?

I once dated an albino, who had night blindness.....

174) What is an article of clothing you bought or received second-hand and loved wearing it?

My BFF's sweater and her gold hoops; a sweater bought at Good Will that I wore until it fell apart.

175) Who would you rather hang out with for a day, Superman or Batman?

I think Superman would be more fun.

176) What makes you feel secure?

My house, my pit bull, and my cozy blankets. And a steady income.

177) Do you sing in the shower?

Yes!

178) What makes you feel inadequate?

When the spouse is mad at me.

179) What does your perfect weekend consist of?

A fun convention, hanging out with friends and good sales

A quiet day at home, reading or writing, and a good meal out

A fun trip somewhere.

180) If you could live anywhere, where would it be?

St. Pete, Florida

Week 17: 161-170

161) Would you rather ride along with a firefighter or police officer for a day?

Honestly, neither.

162) Do you believe in the saying 'kill your enemies with kindness"?

Yes

163) What do you love most about the night sky?

It's peaceful, and so wondrous when you realize it's much bigger than what you can see.

164) In an argument, do you have to have the last word?

No

165) Have you ever participated in a fund-raiser; of so, for what?

Girl Scout cookies; Boy Scout popcorn; school fundraisers; Multiverse fun-raiser; last year's efforts to raise $$ for the NYC trip.

166) What is the heaviest thing you can lift?

Myself off the couch

167) Would you ever consider training for a triatholon?

Only if the sports were walking, reading, and singing.

168) What is your perfect pairing for coffee?

In my morning mug, I put one packet of sweet-n-low, two seconds worth of French Vanilla creamer, and top it off with fresh brewed coffee.

What would I pair it with? Ideally a chocolate chip scone, cream cheese-stuffed croissant, or a cruller doughnut.

169) How strict are you going to be as a parent?

I've been fairly lazze-faire with my kids, but I did demand they do their homework after school, tell me where they plan to be going and who they're with, and to be home for dinner.

170) What's your favorite hobby?

Reading....writing....needlepoint....cross-stitch