Week 55: 541-550

541:  What is one thing your friends or family never let you live down?

Hubby holds ALL my mistakes from 1991-2011 against me. I get it; I messed up.  Build a bridge and get OVER it already!

542:  What word or phrase do you say too much?

"Hello, did you find everything all right?"

"Are you a rewards member?"

"Take our survey"

543:  How did your parents meet?

Mom worked at Kreskie's lunch counter; Dad was a regular. 

Dad worked at Dairy Queen; Grandma discovered he made the best chocolate floats and took Mom to meet him.  Mom saw him and recognized him as her regular!

544:  What was something that happened to you as a kid which still scares you today?

1st ride on a rollar coaster; being forced to ride the log flume.

545:  If you had to attend a military boot camp, rename it based on your current fitness level:

Camp Couch Potato

546:  What is the quickest way to your heart?

Do or say something that shows me you 'get' me.

547:  Have you ever been scuba diving?

No.

548:  If you had to be handcuffed to someone for 24 hours, who would  it be?

Chris Hemsworth, Harrison Ford, Joe Perry, Lou Graham, or the 'one who got away'.

549:  Give your funniest answer to 'why did the chicken cross the road'

No clue

550: What have you read online recently that inspired you?

Common sense reactions to the violence in MN.....if a person treats law enforcement with respect, then you won't be treated like a criminal!

Week 54: 531-540

531:  Worst leader in history, in your opinion?

There's a bunch of them right now; Biden and Obama; Tim Waltz; Gavin Newsom; the new govorner of Virginia.  AOC and her 'squad' need to be voted out ASAP!

532:  What is your biggest debt right now?

Other than the mortgage ($20K) and my consolidated bill pay ($15K paid off by Jan 2028), hands down it's medical bills.

533:  Would you ever consider living in Iceland?

HELL NO!  I want to go someplace WARM!

534:  What eats up most of your time that you'd like to change?

Working, ha ha!

535:  What do you feel connected to?

Music

536:  How blunt are you and what's the boldest thing you've ever told someone?

Not very blunt; I try to be tactful. Although, push me too far when I've been drinking or had major surgery and I'll tell you EXACTLY how I feel!  Did this with a coworker after my gall bladder was evicted; I told her in no uncertain terms what to do with her situation and she quit whining to me every day, ha ha!

537:  What thing you've made are you most proud of?

My kids.....and my written 'babies'.

538:  Do you like your significant other's friends?

Yes

539:  Have you ever felt like a hamster in a wheel. never getting anywhere?

Back when I was trying to stay ahead of bank overdrafts....bleh.

540:  Do you have a chip on your shoulder about anything?

I honestly don't think so....I'm a fairly hunble person.

Week 53: 521-530

521:  What do you think is the biggest sign of weakness in a person?

Cowardice

522:  What potential talents do you think you might have if you worked at it?

I'd be a better musician....piano or percussion.

If I'd actually studied more in HS or college, I'd have pulled more As.  I was content with my B average.

523:  How could you expand on your creative abilities?

Maybe get my songs recorded?  Only have the two; Heart Song and Find Your Dream

524:  Have you ever owned a goldfish?

Yes, Won it at the fair.  Lasted a week.

Then in college, had one named Flash.  We managed to keep it and Dance alive for a couple of years.

525:  Have you ever tried online dating?

No; was married before it became a 'thing'.

526:  If your life were a commercial, what would your jingle say?

No clue.

527:  What do you love to do for 'me' time?

Karaoke; watch TV; read; write

528:  What's the worst career for you?

Teaching; military.

529:  Do you do your utmost for the environment?

I do a little; recycle and take it easy in the summer.

530: Do you curse? Which one do you use most?

Unfortunately; sh*t, or damn.  I try to avoid the F word.

Week 52: 511-520

 511:  What do you always lose track of, besides time?

My phone

512:  What strange thing would you like to have happen at your funeral to make people laugh?

Funny stories....or playing Pop Goes The Weasel...

513:  What is your favorite pancake or waffle topping?

Maple syrup

514:  What is your most favorite decorative piece or artwork you own?

Toss up between Grandma's Hummels or Uncle Howard's seascapes.

515:  How much money would make you happy?

Enough so I don't have to worry about pinching pennies.

516:  What famous person's memoir would you love to read?

Princess Kate's or Lou Graham.

517:  Would you rather give your money or time to charity?

Money is easier....

518:  When you die, do you want to be buried or cremated?

Cremated.  It's cheaper.

519:  Are you a clean or messy person?

Unfortunately, messy

520:  You're auctioning yourself off for charity. Why would someone pay big bucks for you?

I'll either cook them a fine meal or let them read my latest WIP.....or they can come to an event with me.