Week 48: 471-480

 471)  Is there such a thing as a bad challenge in your opinion?

Yes, if it causes harm.

472)  Who do you always have to justify your actions to?

Ultimately, God, though at times I have to justify them to my family.

473)  Have you ever walked out on dinner with someone?

No, but I would have liked to!

474)  Who's someone you'd like to trade places with for a day?

Calista Flockhart....she's married to Harrison Ford, my movie boyfriend!

475)  How open-minded are you?

Very

476)  Are you any good at burlap sack races?

Nope

477)  What's the meanest thing you've said to someone?

"I can only take you in small doses"....I thought I was being tactful, but it still hurt her feelings.

478)  What would be impossible to give up:  Soda or coffee?

Chocolate!  I don't need either soda or coffee.....though admittedly, coffee would be harder.

479)  How ambitious are you?

Very

480)  Do you think opposites attract?

Yes; look at science!

Week 47: 461-470

 461)  Have you ever entered a talent contest?

No

462)  Have you ever faked your way through something and what?

1988, to get a certain someone to 'hurry up' so I could get some sleep and more recently, when I'm singing and run out of air.

463)  How long do you think you'll live?

Until the Good Lord calls me home:)  Hopefully long after I've stopped writing, and got my bills paid.

464)  If your SO went to jail, would you wait for them to get out?

It would depend on WHY he went to jail.  

465)  Have you ever turned into a detective, checking up on someone or something?

Don't think so....

466)  If you could take a street sign from anywhere, what would it be?

Either from Grandma's street in Florida or my childhood street

467)  What's the longest you've gone w/o speaking to your BFF and why?

Couple of months, maybe?  We were both busy.

468)  If you were famous, would you want a statue or a building named after you?

Maybe

469)  How do you make the most of a bad situation?

I just do.....step out in faith.

470)  What do you call your evening meal, Dinner or Supper?

Dinner

Week 46: 451-460

 451)  Have you ever eaten anything prepared by a celebrity chef?

Chef Karl at Chez Jean, circa 2005???  Don't think it was 2004....

452)  How modern are you?

Sorta kinda????

453)  Are you a 'fanatic' of anyone or anything?

I don't think so....

454)  What discovery have you made you feel is cutting edge?

Computer???  I really don't know.  Still wish someone would invent a contraption that would prevent others in the house from flushing the toilet/running water while someone is in the damn shower!  Or a homing device for children's shoes....

455)  Do you think cheerleaders are motivating or distracting at a football game?

Definitely motivating!

456)  What was the last thing you dressed in costume as?

My fairy costume

457)  What was the funniest pet name you ever heard?

No clue

458)  Are you much of a thrill seeker?

HELL no.....not by any definition!

459)  Do you wake up with a smile?

Depends on my dream

460)  What is your favorite piece of jewelry?

Grandma's ring

Week 45: 441-450

 441)  Would you ever launch an idea on Kickstarter?

I thought about using it to finance one of my books, but never did.  Still have an account though...

442)  Is your life more like Friends or Married With Children?

Married With Children.  Disrespect all around toward me.

443)  What is something you don't mind paying more $$ for?

Good food

444)  Have you ever carried a torch for someone?

Yes. Unrequited love sucks at times.

445)  What has been your greatest sacrifice?

Happiness for security.

446)  What do you think is more likely:  Dracula or werewolf?

I know there are happiness 'vampires' out there.

447)  If you had to teach something, what would you teach?

I'd LOVE to teach my replacements/new hires how to close Lumber when I'm not there!

448)  What's the funniest question you ever asked your parents when you were younger?

Probably 'Are you sure I'm not adopted?' (due to my being the only one with blonde hair and blue eyes)

449)  How good a tipper are you when going out?

Depends on how flush I am. Normally I tip 20%, esp if the service was excellent.

450)  If you were going undercover in the CIA, what would your cover story be?

No clue...

Week 44: 431-440

 431)  What movie had the best special effects?

Star Wars; Avatar

432)  Have you ever been suspended from work or school?

No

433)  Were you ever a girl/boy scout and if so, what was the best thing you learned?

Yes, was a Girl Scout. I'm not cut out for camping or outdoorsy stuff; I like to embroider and weaving.

434)  Have you ever cried at a movie?

Buckets during Revenge of the Sith.....and at the end of Notebook!

435)  What do you wish had a delivery service where you live?

Since we live in town, we pretty much get everything.  Growing up, we lived in the country and didn't get pizza delivered.

436)  What's the funniest Twitter handle you've seen?

I can't remember.....

437)  What's your favorite clothing store?

Eddie Baur or Maurices:)

438)  Do you talk to yourself?

Yes

439)  What grooming habit is essential to your daily life?

Brushing hair, putting on deoderant, brushing and flossing teeth

440)  Out of your 5 senses, which is your strongest?

Taste.  Bad eyesight, bad hearing.

Week 43: 421-430

 421)  Do you ever watch movies with subtitles?

No, but now I watch them with the closed captioning....sometimes I don't catch all the words anymore.

422)  If you were in a band, what instrument would you play?

Drums/percussion, keyboards, or vocals

423)  What is something you never thought you'd do?

Be outgoing; working at Lowe's

424)  Working _ hours is too much for me:

I'm basing this on my Evening Job, so 40+.  I prefer to stay around 30 per week, not counting my Mom job, the Author Job, the Promotion Job, etc.

425)  What is the weirdest food combination craving you've ever had?

Not a combination, but while pregnant with my 1st born, I requested saurkraut. That craving only lasted one taste.  While pregnant with #3, my tastebuds fell in love with a Creamy Itallian Dressing poured over cooked noodles.  After W was born, I made it again.....then threw away the recipe!  Kids and hubby were VERY thankful!

426)  Have you ever had to make a big decision w/o all the info, and if so, what did you do?

Don't think so.

427)  If you were having lunch with the Queen of England, what would you talk about?

Probably our kids....(Kate only.  I would NOT sit down with Camilla, Queen Consort).

428)  What reoccurring lie did you ever tell your parents or teachers?

"I'm fine" or "No homework; I did it in study hall/class"

429)  Do you still watch cartoons?  Which ones?

Disney movies, if they count....

430)  Can you use chopsticks when you eat, or have you tried?

Certain foods, like Broccoli. Noodles, nope.

Week 42: 411-420

I know; I missed two weeks.  In my defense, I was busy at the Indpls Christmas Gift and Hobby Show, then last week I was in recovery mode.

411) How much affection do you need to feel happy?

I'm fine with the current amount; from my dogs and youngest grandkids, and my kids.

412) How would you do as a contestant on Survivor?

I'd either be the 1st one voted off, or never be chosen as a contestant

413)  Who is your favorite author beginning with the letter R?

Nora Roberts 

414)  Who do you think you should stop spending time with?

Hubby (lmao!)

415)  Would you ever become a missionary?

No

416)  Do you believe it's a 'dog eat dog' world, or do you have a different view?

No clue

417)  What do you think about the vagabond lifestyle?

If I were an empty nester, I'd love to travel the US!  Esp if I had the funds to do so.

418)  What 3 things would you leave in a time capsule for people to open in 50 years?

One of my books, a CD, and my journal

419)  Would you raise your kids the way your parents raised you?

Already did!

420)  Does time heal all wounds or is that just a saying?

Time definitely heals all hurts....if you let it.