50 questions

I have discovered something. I think I like memes. Shocking, most of all to me! Or maybe it was just a great distraction for this afternoon when I was avoiding addressing Christmas cards and NOT making the Christmas goodies that I've got every ingredient for, including Peppermint extract, cocoa powder and melting chocolate. This one has also sparked some new blog post ideas for me!


1. Do you like cheese? Yes, stinky cheese.
2. Have you ever smoked? Nope.
3. Do you own a gun? Technically, no. Will I? Yes
4. Do you like listening to Christmas music? Of course!
5. Do you get nervous before doctor appointments? Depends on the reason for the visit, but sometimes, irrationally so.
6. What do you think of hot dogs? Those sticks of calories can rest on my hips anytime!
7. Favorite Christmas song for all time? Oh, um, heh, ah, Sleigh Ride by Harry Connick Jr. and then Silver Bells by Elvis Presley. Best version ever.
8. What do you prefer to drink in the morning? Ah, a protein shake after my workout.
9. Can you do push ups? Little girlie ones!
10. Who is your favorite Grey's Anatomy Character? Grey's who's anatomy?
11. What's your favorite piece of jewelry? These hanging round sparkly ones from Avon
12. Favorite hobby? Taking pictures & reading
13. Do you eat "exotic" foods? You betcha!
14. Do you have ADD? If you mean that I'm easily distra . . . ooh, something shiny!
15. What one trait do you hate about yourself? My disorganization
16. Middle Name? Claire
17. Name 3 thoughts at this exact moment? I should be making Christmas goodies. I need to get those dang Christmas cards addressed and in the mail. Finally, Jacqui is down for a nap.
18. Name 3 things you bought yesterday? Sugar, whipping cream, salt (for the christmas goodies I should be making)
19. Name 3 drinks you regularly drink? Water, Diet Coke, and Milk.
20. Current worry right now? Do I have to pick just one?
21. Current hate? Egypt
22. Favorite place to be? Camping in the mountains.
23. How will you bring in the New Year? With a fiesta!
24. Where would you like to go? Australia
25. Name three people who will complete this? Whoever wants to
26. Do you own flip-flops? One pair I use for public showers
27. What shirt are you wearing? One I bought in the Denver Airport when Jacqui got chocolate pudding all over me on the plane. It says, Rocky Mountains est. 1876 Colorado
28. Do you like sleeping on satin sheets? Never have tried it, but I would like to!
29. Can you whistle? Yeah sure, you betcha!
30. Favorite color? Olive or sage green
31. Would you be a pirate? Only if I get a flag tattoo that ripples when I flash my muscles!
32. What songs do you sing in the shower? Whatever is currently on my iPod mix. (as of late, Hot n' Cold by Katy Perry. Pretty appropriate for our water heater.)
33. Favorite girl's name? Lauren Charlotte
34. Favorite boy's name? Hayden Marc
35. What's in your pocket right now? No pockets in these pants.
36. Last thing that made you laugh? Grant's response to Santa's gift. (see previous post.)
37. Best bed sheets as a child? Um, clean ones?
38. Worst injury you've ever had? Does 10 years of inflating and deflating due to pregnancy count?
39. Do you love where you live? I have to agree with TypO, Love is a strong word.
40. How many TVs do you have in your house? Two.
41. Who is your loudest friend? Friends, who needs friends? Ah, Jamie Probert from college! Love ya, gurlfriend!
42. How many dogs do you have? In my dream life or now? Now = none. Dreams = 2 chocolate labs
43. Does someone have a crush on you? Yes, my little boy Grant! I'll be posting about that story soon.
44. Do you get embarrassed easily? Nope. With 4 kids, not much fazes me now.
45. What is your favorite book? Again, that's like picking a favorite child.
46. What is your favorite candy? Twix
47. Do you know all the words to the Fresh Prince theme song? Yes ma'am! If you'd like to hear it, come to the shower next week.
48. What song do you want played at your funeral? Each Life that Touches Ours for Good
49. What were you doing 12 AM last night? Sleeping. Wow, that's amazing.
50. What was the first thing you thought of when you woke up? Ah, it's vacation and I am sleeping in. Any other day? Crap, it's morning.