Thursday, June 26, 2025

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.

Thursday, June 19, 2025

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

Thursday, June 12, 2025

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....

Wednesday, June 4, 2025

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 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 ag...