Week 59: 581-590

 581:  Are you an introvert or extrovert?

Yes.  Both.  It depends on the situation and how comfortable I feel.

582:  Do you have in-laws and do you get along with them?

For the most part.

583:  Do you act different around a certain person and if so, who?

I guard my tongue when around people who don't share my political views.

584: What does your typical breakfast look like?

Home:  2 cups of coffee; bagal or cereal if I'm in the mood.

Away:  Scrambled eggs, toast or bagal; waffle; 2 cups coffee

585: Have you ever tried to change anybody?

Other than my kids' diapers, no.

586: How old do you feel?

Anywhere from 25-80, depending on health.

587: If you were to get a tattoo, what would it be?

Toss up between a zipper or needle and thread through my arm scar.

588: Do you have any family secrets?

Again, come back in 10 years and see if I'm ready to tell.

589: What is your favorite work out activity?

Walking; aerobics.  Specifically, Sweatin' to the Oldies.

590:  Who do you seek most for advice?

Personal:  Mom or Erica

Professional:  BKM or any author friends

Week 58: 571-580

 571:  What is your favorite smell/scent?

Vanilla; cucumber melon, cinnamon

572: What is your favorite popcorn topping?

Butter or caramel

573: Have you ever ridden a mechanical bull, or would you?

No, but ONLY at the LOWEST possible setting!

574: Have you ever been in a submarine?

Does the one in Chicago at the Science and Industry Museum count? Or the 27,000 Leagues Under The Sea ride at Disney?  LOL...

575: How do you march to the beat of your own drum?

Kind of badly......I've done this since I can remember.  I wanted to fit in, but just couldn't.

576:  Which song do you hate the most?

Wet P---sy.  Darling Nikki.

577:  Where do you lack discipline in your life?

Regular writing schedule; dieting.

578:  What is one thing you do you consider practical?

Pay my bills every payday, go to work.

579:  If you were in charge, what 3 items would always be in the vending machine?

PB Twix; Check Mix; Snickers or 3 Musketeers

580: Do you trust people who don't look you in the eye?

Depends on the person's personality.

Week 57: 561-570

 561: Describe war in your opinion:

Sometimes a necessary evil.

562: How good is your willpower? What do you typically use it for?

50/50:  Giving up Lent items

563: What's the most despicable thing about politics?

Mud-slinging; the lies

564: How many pairs of shoes do you own?

Tennis shoes:  2 pair

Boots:  1 pair

Sandals:  3 pair

Dress shoes:  1 pair

Crocs:  2 pair

Slippers:  1 pair

Total:  10 pairs

565:  Have you ever walked out of a movie?

Yes. We didn't realize April Fools Day was a slasher movie.  And if I driven, I'd have probably walked out of of Who Framed Roger Rabbit and Midnight Run.

566: What makes you vulnerable?

I'm sensitive; I've also got allergies.  I also put myself out there via FB and my books for public opinion.

567: A secret you've been wanting to share:

Come back in 10 years and see if I'm ready yet.

568:  What is something you've gotten a 2nd opinion on?

Health.  10 years ago, it was my thyroid; this past year it was my leg wounds.

569:  If you could collaborate on a rap with a rapper, who would it be?

Will Smith???

570:  What is the cleverest way you've asked for someone's number?

"Give me your number so I can send that picture to you"?????

Week 56: 551-560

551:  Compare your writing style to any published author:

I've been compared to Danielle Steele and Nora Roberts:)

552: Will you still celebrate your birthday the older you get?

Abso-freaking-lutely!

553: What do you have a love/hate relationship with?

Technology

554: Where is your favorite place to meditate?

Either on the beach or in Estes Park

555: What do you think is the biggest violation of privacy?

Publishing naked photos without consent, or publishing private conversations without consent.  Eavesdropping.

556: What crime would you like to investigate?

None

557: When you were a kid, did you ever ask Santa for anything?

Not really; too shy.

558:  Have you ever been kicked out of anything?

Does class count?  I had to study in the hall once....don't really remember why....

559: Who was your first crush?

3rd grade, Billy Harding.  But when I went on to 4th and he was held back, that was the end of it. My next one was Dwight Lindman, 9th grade:)

Movie-star, Harrison Ford.  

560: Could you ever be a mortician if it paid very well?

No; there was an episode of either Twilight Zone or Outer Limits which scared the bejesus out of me!