Week 37: 361-370:

361: What is your favorite thing to celebrate?

Used to be Christmas.  Now it's my birthday, release days, and 4th of July.

362:  What lies do you often tell yourself?

"I'll remember that; no need to write it down."  WRONG!

363:  Have you ever snuck in somewhere you shouldn't have been?

Twice:  1980, I cut across the factory floor at the opening of Frito Lay, just b/c I was in a hurry and didn't want to 'push upstream' through the line, as I was heading to the front office to deliver a message.

Then again in 1988 or 89, I was late getting to a show, and since I was supposed to meet my BFF, whom I later found out HADN'T BEEN ABLE to get inside, joined a group of others at the stage door. We said we were with the Sig Eps; they let us all in; we turned right instead of left and went into the audience!

364:  What dish, served hot, do you think is better cold?

?????  Hubby would say my parm-garlic wings from BW3.

365:  What's the worst thing your parents ever said to you?

Mom was never impressed with my HS boyfriend, and never wanted to talk about it.

366: What was your worst nightmare?

Being caught in a web of lies.

367:  Do you hold a grudge?

Not normally; but I have a tendancy to never forget.

368: Have you ever crashed a wedding?

No, but I have crashed a bridal shower!

369:  In your opinion, what is the most toxic personality trait?

Entitlement

370:  How are you quirky?

I'm a writer with a sense of humor.  It can be twisted at times.....I also learned to stop trying to pleasing everyone and just be myself.

Week 36: 351-360

351:  Have you ever seen a tornado up close?

Sort of....was maybe 2 miles away?  Otherwise, only on TV

352:  Do you have a scar and if so, how did you get it?

Chin:  Age 9 or 10. Fell on the ice, then fell out of bed six months later.  6 stitches

Forehead:  2000; bee got in van and I went off the road and into a tree.  Split my forehead open when airbag didn't deploy, and hit the steering wheel.

Left arm:  2021:  Fell in room at Hampton Inn, Lafayette.

353:  Has anyone ever mistaken you for someone else?

Christmas, after 1st semester of college....

354: How tech savvy are you?

Not very.

355:  Have you ever dated two people at the same time?

Yes....1985-1990.  Steve, my AF pilot, was always #2.

356:  3 things about where you live you find beautiful:

Leaves, the Memorial, our downtown.

357:  If you were to remain single the rest of your life, do you think you'd be happy?

YES!

358: What's the worst thing that could happen on a date?

Kidnapped, raped.....or just ZERO chemistry!

359:  Do you sleep with the TV or radio on?

I used to....

360:  What are you candid about?

I've been brutally honest on this particular blog.

Week 35: 341-350

341:  What would you do if you came face-to-face with a huntsman spider?

Run the other way!

342:  What song is your favorite to slow-dance to?

Make It Real

Need You Now

I Want To Know What Love Is

343:  What character flaw of yours is both good and bad?

Creativity

344:  Have you ever gotten yourself into trouble and not able to get yourself out? Who did you ask for help?

$$$....had to fess up.

345:  What is something you've just been able to get over, even as time passes?

Loss of a parent and loss of a good friend

346:  Have you ever drawn on a sleeping person?

No, but have witnessed it.

347:  What do you want written on your tombstone?

Devoted mother and prolific author

348:  Have you ever had a blessing in disguise and what was it?

Moving to current town.

349:  Have you ever done anything that was forbidden?

Speeding, being on my phone at work....

350:  Would you risk being late to work or being fired due to an injured dog?

Esp if it was my own!

Week 34: 331-340:

331:  What black and white movie is your favorite?

Original Miracle on 34th St

332:  Do you play any games on your smartphone, and if so, which is your favorite?

Not on my phone, but play Solitaire on my Kindle:)

333:  Do you have any family heirlooms?

My Hummels, furniture, books.

334:  If you had to lose one of your 5 senses, which one would you give up?

Maybe smell???  I've already given up a lot of my hearing.

335:  Have you ever gone through a transformation and if so, what did it involve?

Becoming a believer in Christ

336:  Are you a role model for anyone in your life?

My kids and grandkids

337:  What book have you read multiple times?

Little Women

338:  Is there a good time to be confrontational?

When it's needed.

339:  What is your smartphone missing that you wish the designer would add?

Not sure....maybe an app that hones in on toddler's shoes???

340:  Have you ever worn clothing with the label still attached?

Once.

Week 33: 321-330

321:  Do your dreams ever tell you to do anything?

Get up and write it down....song, story, dialogue.

322:  If you were going to poison someone, how would you do it?

Do you honestly think I'd mention it here?

323:  What would you do in world war situation?

Pray constantly

324:  Do you operate better at night or during the day?

I'm definitely a night owl!

325:  Would you ever become a CIA agent and why?

Oh HELL no.  I'm bad at keeping lies straight, long-term.

326:  What relationshio or friendship do you regret ended?

Several ones from college.

327:  Have you ever bought someone jewelry?

Bought one b/f an ID bracelet.

328:  What was the worst hairstyle you ever had?

When I went red in HS 

329:  Who knows you better than anyone else?

God and Jesus

330:  Have you ever licked a battery?

NO!

Week 32: 311-320

311:  What are you unapologetic for?

My promotional trips or going to karaoke

312:  Do you like your music loud or quiet?

Depends on my mood.  If I'm singing, then loud. If it's background noise, then quiet.

313:  Has anything ever come to you in a vision or a dream?

May 1981....canoe trip with youth group! Unfortunately, it didn't come true.

314:  If you were going to write a poem for the world, what would the title and topic be?

I wrote one about the sounds of Indiana....does that count?

315:  Have you ever done something heroic?

Stood in front of my child, who was holding an ancient handgun, to take it away from him.

316:  Have you ever maxxed out your credit cards?  On what?

Yes.....food, inventory, Christmas gifts.

317:  What was the most obvious publicity stunt ever pulled by a celebrity?

Kim K's wedding. The marriage lasted less than a month, I think???

318:  Do you like to describe what you see in the clouds?

YES!  Esp if the kids are playing too.  It fosters creativity.

319:  What actor or actress do you think is overrated?

Catherine Zeta-Jones or Angelina Jolie

320:  What clothing designer do you LOVE?

Whomever is behind Maurices clothes

Week 31: 301-310

301:  How many of your friends would you trust with your life?

Three

302:  Do you have an image of something you'll never forget?

Unfortunately, yes.  A dick pick.  Ugh.

303:  Have you ever demolished a wall or building?

Don't think so.....knocked down an emotional wall in the 9th grade....

304:  What nickname have you been called that you hate?

One from the 5th grade that I'm not going to repeat.

305:  What great mystery do you want solved?

Who killed JonBenet Ramsay

306:  What is your favorite movie to win an OSCAR?

Titanic??  Or Forrest Gump

307:  Have you ever felt like you didn't fit in and if so, where?

Multiple times....Jr high, a couple of short-term jobs.  Just felt something was 'off'.

308:  Do you throw bread to the ducks?

I did when Grandma took me.

309:  What brings a tear of joy to your eyes?

Watching my kids and grandkids succeed

310:  What is the most important thing to carry with you at all times?

Cell phone, ID, money, self-respect....