March 26, 2008

Meme: A Passion Quilt

Wow. I can't believe I got tag'd with a teacher meme. I am soooo not a teacher in how I immediately picture the word. I do NOT work well with large groups of children. Nor have I worked with children from difficult backgrounds. Yet Mrs. Who and Bou both have tag'd me with this meme.

I love working with my own kids and watching them learn and grow. Electronics, computers, magnets and more... In fact, one of my favorite was the volcanoes we made last summer.... with the flyby... (A great picture about learning in my eyes!)

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Yet, this meme requires me to tag 5 more people. Thinking about who have been teachers to me in the blog-o-sphere, the first person that comes to mind is _Jon. Surprised? Shouldn't be if you were me. A couple of years ago, _Jon gave me a 'job' to do. I sucked at it. It was a programming job. I was tired, and would fall asleep with my laptop on my lap trying to do the work. I was getting an average of 3 hours a sleep at night, but I really wanted to do this. I desperately wanted to be able to use my brain again. And he never said an unkind word... trust me, I did MUCH better before children and what I sent him... sucked. But he encouraged me and taught me that I can think again, that I can try. He taught me that a kind word and encouragement can make a difference. That is a great teacher. Tag _Jon, you're it.

Now to come up with 4 more. I can easily come up with more, but I am going to try to give very specific things that I have been taught by the people I choose. Trust me it is hard to decide which ones... but I hope when I'm through you'll understand I couldn't include everyone.

Bou has already been tag'd and she is one of those that tag'd me... but she has been a great teacher in my life. She taught me about how to make a difference a positive difference in someone's life just by being there. When I was in pre-term labor with Tot, she would come by once or twice a week, take Tater for 45 minutes and let me have some very necessary and needed time to myself. She would also pick up around the house and clean up the dishes. Considering I was suppose to be on bed rest, it was amazing how exhausted I would be by the time she got there. Now that my children have reached the ages her kids were at the time, I have a deep respect for all that she did. She taught me that a simple act of kindness, of taking some of my time and giving it to someone else, can make a huge impact on that person's life in a positive way. Particularly since she got me started in blogging... Tag - sorta, since you already have it done.

Let's not forget Harvey. When I was a fledgling blogger, he took me under his wing and helped me out. He taught me what I needed to know about the 'unwritten' rules of blogging, he taught me how to gain readership (before becoming a part of mu.nu), how to be myself on my blog. He took the time to email me, and make me feel that I was doing ok. While he doesn't blog on his own 'home ground' as much any more, I am still tag'ing him.

The next one is an odd twist. It is someone who I found via another blogger... started reading her and was amazed at what she had to handle in her life. Her positive attitude most of the time. Then we talked via email because her son was diagnosed with asthma. She has taught me a great deal in remembering stuff my mom taught me, like how to be balanced and how to accept what is given to me. If you have not gone over to Cynthia at Walking On, you should. Cynthia, you need not do the meme, but I'm tagging you any ways.

There are a couple of blogs I read because they teach me about the world around me... my sister, Tink; physics geek; Ogre; and the one I'm going to add for my last tag... Decrepit Old Fool. Yep, I keep throwing out some crazy pitches. I may not necessarily agree with all of his opinions, but it is one of the reasons I read him. That and all the interesting stuff he puts out there. It requires me to keep thinking, keep learning. Isn't that what a teacher does? Keep you interested in learning? Tag, your it.

Enjoy and I hope everyone keeps on learning!

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September 29, 2007

Meme Here...

It was really hard not to pretend I was Tater and answer these... but here are my answers... for Lemon Stand and Tink

1. Who was your first prom date?
Danny

2. Who was your first roommate?
Nope, no roommate unless you count my first hubby.

3. Where did you go on your first ride on an airplane?
The one I remember was from Nebraska to Guam with stops in Seattle and Hawaii. (stole this from my sister, but I actually do remember this plane ride... we almost turned around and went back to Hawaii since the back doors didn't shut correctly).

UPDATE From my mom: We did turn around and go back .............Mom


4. When you snuck out of your house for the first time, who was it with?
Don't remember ever sneaking out of the house.

5. Whose wedding were you in the first time?
Tink's.

6. What was the first concert you ever went to?
Uhhh.... no clue

7. First tattoo or piercing?
Pierced ears.

Everyone has been tagged... phew....

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July 16, 2007

Schmoozeville

Tag'd... I was tag'd!!! And it couldn't have been by a more schmooz-er-ific person... Pamibe. She saves any animal (what a softie), and keeps up with current affairs while making me laugh. And the best part??? She thought I was Schmoozable. GRIN

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Schmoozing isn’t schmoozing unless you do it with others. I must pass this on to other self-absorbed, narcissistic, attention craving bloggers…but you know I mean that in the nicest possible way.

Hmmmm... self-absorbed, narcissistic, attention craving bloggers... hmmmm.... ok, how about the following:

AWTM? She has beautiful schmoochie children and wonderful experiences with them... wait that doesn't fit the bill for self-absorbed, narcissistic and attention craving...

Ohh... Boudicca! I just saw it on TV the other night... Seems that she should fit the bill... but then again, anyone that has children that purposely eat food to have stinky farts and finds it hilarious how it 'backfired'... can't be self-absorbed, narcissistic and attention craving... not with three boys.

Nope... let's try again... ahhh... Contagion! Darn... he is willing to make a fool of himself in front of the whole blog world... guess that means he is not very narcissistic... sigh.

How about Dazd? He's got commenters looking for weird science items. He has really interesting Caption Contests. Doesn't seem to be self-absorbed... geeze.

I give up. I enjoy schmoozing those that I read... but I give up after those 4. I just don't think I'm going to find any self-absorbed, narcissistic, attention craving bloggers in my blog roll. Just lots of good reading. Tag... your you're it.

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June 22, 2007

Wow, Another Child Answers

Seems my 'adult' children are just full of surprises. Matthew has answered the meme as well! In fact, I loved this one:

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CEREAL?
Honey Nut Cheerios

In our house, those are known as Daddy Os. So much so, that I put that on the grocery list I give to my hubby. I love it when one of the kids see the commercial and say something about Daddy Os. Must be a male thing. GRIN

Go on over and take a peak. He put his in pages about himself, so no commenting available. But you can always send an email or comment on one of his other posts. Enjoy!

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She Did It!

Some days even my 'adult' children surprise me. Sticks actually got the meme done in record time. Go take a peak and give her a hard time.

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June 19, 2007

LALOLKFATYK

LALOLKFATYK is “Learn A Lot Of Little Known Facts About Those You Know”.

WHERE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE?
Not that I know of...
WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU CRIED?
Cried? Me?
DO YOU LIKE YOUR HANDWRITING?
Sure... no one else can read it.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LUNCH MEAT?
changes daily
DO YOU HAVE KIDS?
yes
IF YOU WERE ANOTHER PERSON WOULD YOU BE FRIENDS WITH YOU?
Sure.
DO YOU USE SARCASM A LOT?
Me?
DO YOU STILL HAVE YOUR TONSILS?
yes
WOULD YOU BUNGEE JUMP?
No way.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CEREAL?
Use to be Lucky Charms or CocoaPuffs... Now? All Bran
DO YOU UNTIE YOUR SHOES WHEN YOU TAKE THEM OFF?
Nope
DO YOU THINK YOU ARE STRONG?
Yes
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ICE CREAM?
Vanilla with chocolate syrup
WHAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE ABOUT PEOPLE?
The way their body is positioned
RED OR PINK?
Merlot
WHAT IS THE LEAST FAVORITE THING ABOUT YOURSELF?
Like it all... even the bad stuff.
WHO DO YOU MISS THE MOST?
My family... but I guess if I had to pick one, my Dad... only because I can't see him again anytime soon.
WHAT COLOR PANTS AND SHOES ARE YOU WEARING?
blue and grey
WHAT WAS THE LAST THING YOU ATE?
ghiradelli milk chocolate chips with bananas
WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO RIGHT NOW?
my kids playing on the computer
IF YOU WHERE A CRAYON, WHAT COLOR WOULD YOU BE?
emerald green
FAVORITE SMELLS?
vanilla
WHO WAS THE LAST PERSON YOU TALKED TO ON THE PHONE?
SM.
FAVORITE SPORTS TO WATCH?
On tv? football
HAIR COLOR?
mousy brown
EYE COLOR?
hazel
DO YOU WEAR CONTACTS?
yes
FAVORITE FOOD?
chocolate
SCARY MOVIES OR HAPPY ENDINGS?
Uhhhh... action flicks
LAST MOVIE YOU WATCHED?
Hmmm... is Star Wars, Clone Wars a movie??? If not, the Incredibles. I gotta watch what the kids watch. I enjoyed both.
WHAT COLOR SHIRT ARE YOU WEARING?
bluish grey
SUMMER OR WINTER?
spring and fall
HUGS OR KISSES?
people? Hugs. Chocolate? Kisses.
FAVORITE DESSERT?
Chocolate
MOST LIKELY TO RESPOND?
Most everyone has done it.
LEAST LIKELY TO RESPOND?
Most everyone that wants to do it has done it.
WHAT BOOK ARE YOU READING NOW?
Whisper of Evil by Kay Hooper
WHAT IS ON YOUR MOUSE PAD?
Huh? Don't have one.
WHAT DID YOU WATCH ON T.V. LAST NIGHT?
Aladdin (Tivo'd from during the day) with the kids ... or was it Chip and Dale?
FAVORITE SOUND?
Noises found in the forest
ROLLING STONES OR BEATLES?
Janet Jackson
WHAT IS THE FARTHEST YOU HAVE BEEN FROM HOME?
Which way? Hong Kong... I think that was further...
DO YOU HAVE A SPECIAL TALENT?
Yep
WHERE WERE YOU BORN?
In a hospital
WHOSE ANSWERS ARE YOU LOOKING FORWARD TO GETTING BACK?
Been reading all the ones out there... pretty cool

And just so she doesn't feel left out... Sticks... how about taking a shot at it? What about you Matthew?

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May 26, 2007

Ogre Does It!!

Though I didn't see any Shrek movies listed. I would have sworn those would be among his favorites. Looked like Monty Python is in that group. I'll have to look harder at some of the others.

Go take a peek... Ogre's Movie Meme.

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May 21, 2007

And the Answers are:

1. British / British Film / No Ending / Severed Leg / Corporeal Mortification
1. Monty Python and the Holy Grail

2. Violence / Weapon / Golden Gun / England / Espionage
2. Everything or Nothing (007)

3. U Boat / Spying / Toboggan / Secret Agent / Motorcycle Crash
3. For Your Eyes Only (007)

4. Siamese Cat / Dog Cartoon / Disney Animated Feature / 1900s / Dog
4. Lady and the Tramp

5. Angel / Christmas / Harp / Ice Skating / Benefactor
5. The Bishop's Wife (original)

6. Peril / No Opening Credits / Stylized / Fantasy Life / End Of Mankind
6. Lord of the Rings

7. Death Of Hero / Shakespearean Quote / Father Son Relationship / Terraforming / Amazing Grace Hymn
7. Star Trek: the Wrath of Khan

8. Strangler / Messiah / Moon / Wuxia Fiction / Fall From Height
8. Star Wars: Episode VI Return of the Jedi

9. No Opening Credits / Topless Women / Art Movie / Child Nudity / Classical
Music
9. Fantasia

10. Bondage / Mummy / Thrown Through Windshield / U Boat / Good Versus Evil
10. Raiders of the Lost Ark

And it was hard to leave out:

The Day the Earth Stood Still, Short Circuit, Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins, Shaolin Soccer, Kung Pow: Enter the Fist, the rest of the Star Wars movies, the rest of the Star Trek movies (though some were so so), It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad World, the Sixth Sense, the Fifth Element, Stripes, Romancing the Stone...

My hubby got me sidetracked on someone named Frank Welker. Holy Smokes!!! That man has done so much and I didn't even know who he was until now. Go click on the link above and see if you recognize any of the movies or tv shows he has been involved with.

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May 20, 2007

Movie Meme

Thanks to Tink and Bou, I have to come up with 10 of my favorite movies. The worse part? I stink at remembering Movie names. I'll probably have to ask hubby what the name of the movies I like by giving him the plot. It will be entertaining to see who gets any of them right.

Wow. I was surprised at some of the Plot keywords. I think I will have some very interesting hits this week. And very disappointed they didn't have plot keywords for "VeggieTales, Lord of the Beans". Nope, it's not listed below... sigh...

UPDATE: Looking in the comments, I have decided to update the list and put italics to mean you are close, and bold to mean you got it!

1. British / British Film / No Ending / Severed Leg / Corporeal Mortification
2. Violence / Weapon / Golden Gun / England / Espionage
3. U Boat / Spying / Toboggan / Secret Agent / Motorcycle Crash

4. Siamese Cat / Dog Cartoon / Disney Animated Feature / 1900s / Dog
5. Angel / Christmas / Harp / Ice Skating / Benefactor (The original of course)
6. Peril / No Opening Credits / Stylized / Fantasy Life / End Of Mankind
7. Death Of Hero / Shakespearean Quote / Father Son Relationship / Terraforming / Amazing Grace Hymn
8. Strangler / Messiah / Moon / Wuxia Fiction / Fall From Height
9. No Opening Credits / Topless Women / Art Movie / Child Nudity / Classical Music
10. Bondage / Mummy / Thrown Through Windshield / U Boat / Good Versus Evil

Once you see these, you will wonder even more about me and maybe understand why my boys get into so much trouble. ;-)

Looks like just about everyone has been tagged. The only person I can be pretty sure hasn't been tagged ... and I'm going to tag him... is Ogre. **snicker** He has been doing meme's just about weekly, so NO Complaining and Whining that you don't do memes. GRIN. If there is anyone else out there that hasn't been tag'd, please do so and just let me know. That way I can link to you when you are done.

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December 22, 2006

Boughs of Memes

Deck the blogs with boughs of memes
Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la
'Tis why Bou is such a bully
Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la
We must write our meme quick
Fa-la-la, la-la-la, la-la-la.
Before the Troll gives a kick
Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la.

1.Wrapping paper or gift bags? Wrapping. I’m awful at it, but I’ll wrap it first before a bag.

2.Real tree or artificial? Artificial. The real ones cost too much.

3.When do you put up the tree? I try to put it up Thanksgiving weekend.

4.When do you take the tree down? The first weekend after Christmas that I get a chance.

5.Do you like eggnog? Been so long since I have had any, I really don’t remember.

6.Favorite gift you received as a child? Hmmmm. I honestly don’t have a good answer for this one.

7.Do you have a nativity scene? Nope. Want one though.

8.Hardest person to buy for? My husband, no doubt about it.

9.Easiest person to buy for? My kids.

10.Mail or email Christmas cards? Mail.

11.Worst Christmas gift you ever received? Worst? Can’t think of any I would consider bad.

12.Favorite Christmas movie? The original “Bishop’s Wife” and “Miracle on 34th Street”

13.When do you start shopping? Off and on all year, but most of it is done in November and December.

14.Have you ever recycled a Christmas present? Yes. Particularly wine.

15.Favorite thing to eat at Christmas? Fudge.

16.Clear lights or colored on the tree? Color. And they don’t blink. (same as Bou)

17.Favorite Christmas song? I have so many…

18.Travel at Christmas or stay home? Right now we travel. Hopefully that will stop next year.

19.Can you name all of Santa’s Reindeers? Yes. Now Dasher! now, Dancer! now Prancer and Vixen!/On, Comet! on, Cupid! on Donner and Blitzen

20.Angel on the tree top or a star? Star made by the boys.

21.Open the presents on Christmas Eve or morning? When growing up we opened one on Christmas Eve and the rest in the morning. No tradition with the boys yet, but will probably do the same.

22.Most annoying thing about this time of year? How upset everyone is in the stores. Instead of being nice, they seem to get meaner.

23.Do you have Jebus in your heart this Christmas? Jebus? Who is he?

24.What would you like for Christmas? Cookies? Wow. That would be one long list… something impossible? How about more sleep?

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November 29, 2006

Can't Resist

With so many memes in this blog-o-sphere... I couldn't resist this one that I found over at MaryBeth's.... There is something about someone begging in the name of science or math that I can't resist...

I could've completed this little experiment without revealing its existence. Since I lack foresight, I'm stuck announcing my intentions and begging participation. Here's what I need you to do:

1. Write a post linking to this one in which you explain the experiment. (All blogs count, be they TypePad, Blogger, MySpace, Facebook, &c.)
2. Ask your readers to do the same. Beg them. Relate sob stories about poor graduate students in desperate circumstances. Imply I'm one of them. (Do whatever you have to. If that fails, try whatever it takes.)
3. Ping Technorati.

Oh yaa... here's my PING Acephalous.

Go ahead... make a post and help spread this through the blog-o-sphere... I'll be interested to see the results.

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September 23, 2006

7 Songs

Now that I have ensconced myself into Mom's blog... I will answer the meme that Aunt Tink sent over... 7 songs...

Here are the 'guidelines' that I saw: "List seven songs you are into right now. No matter what the genre, whether they have words, or even if they’re not any good, but they must be songs you’re really enjoying now. Post these instructions in your blog along with your seven songs."


1. Old McDonald
2. Twinkle twinkle little star
3. Baby Einstein Beethoven (the whole tape)
4. Trot Ol' Joe
5. Little Einstein Theme Song
6. Happy Birthday
7. The A says 'Ahhh', alphabet song from 'The Word Factory'

And if you have any other songs that might make my mom cringe, just let me know. I'm a quick learner.

Oh... if anyone else wants to give this meme a try, just let me know in the comments.

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September 01, 2006

Books and Mom

My blogmother tag'd me with a meme. I was tempted to have Tater or Tot do this meme but didn't have enough time... you are stuck learning about me.

1) A book that changed my life:

There are books that have changed my life but I can't remember their names... ohh... I do remember the name of one... the Bible.

2) A book I've read more than once:

Any Agatha Christie, Isaac Asimov, or Rex Stout (Nero Wolfe series)

3) A book I'd take to a desert island:

If it was just for a vacation, then any good fiction book. If I was stuck there for a while, a book on how to survive on a desert island.

4) A book that made me laugh:

101 Elephant Jokes

5) A book that made me cry:

Hmmm. Not any that I can remember. I have cried reading a book, but it is usually because it reminds me of something else and I quit reading it for a while. Once I get over the memory, I can read the book and not cry.

6) A book I wish had been written:

How to Survive with 2 Boys born 15 months Apart and only 3 hours a sleep a night.

7) A book that should never have been written:

There are some children's books I would rather not have been written after the 100th time I read them out loud... but one book? Naahh.

8) A book I'm currently reading:

Out of the Shadows by Kay Hooper

9) A book I'm planning to read:

Another Kay Hooper book

10) Five people I'll send these questions on to: Sticks (because she is out of town), Ogre (just because), Oddybobo (just so she'll post something...), Donna (because I have never given her a meme) and Rave (because she did a meme).

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July 08, 2006

Meme, Mimi, Momo, Mumu

Found this first at Jennifer's... then saw that Jenny played along... I decided to give it a shot. If you wish to find out more about what I picked... click on the word Wikipedia in the first rule.

Rules:
1. Go to Wikipedia.
2. In the Search box, type your birth month and day (but not year).
3. List three events that happened on your birthday.
4. List two important birthdays and one interesting death.
5. One holiday or observance (if any).

three events

  1. 1693 - Date traditionally ascribed to Dom Perignon's invention of Champagne.
  2. 1782 - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart is married to Constanze Weber.
  3. 1985 - In a day of milestones, Tom Seaver of the Chicago White Sox becomes the 17th pitcher to win 300th career games and Rod Carew of the California Angels becomes the 16th player ever to collect 3000 career hits. Seaver pitches the White Sox to a 4–1 six-hit victory on Phil Rizzuto Day at Yankee Stadium as 54,032 New Yorkers cheer him on, while Carew bloops a single to left off Frank Viola in the 3rd inning of the Angels 6–5 win over the Twins. It marks the only day in which two men reach these two milestones on the same day.

two important birthdays

  1. 1805 - William Rowan Hamilton, Irish mathematician (d. 1865)
  2. 1900 - Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon, Queen Mother of the United Kingdom (d. 2002)
one interesting death
  • 1997 - Jeanne Calment, the oldest ever human.
one holiday or observance
  • Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 3 saints:
    • St. Saint John Vianney, the patron saint of priests
    • St. Dominic
    • St. Luanus/Lugid
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June 05, 2006

Five, Fuenf, Cinco

I was tagged by wRitErsbLock. UPDATE and tagged by Prochein Amy as well! Here it is:

5 things in my fridge
:
Milk
Bologna
Cream Cheese
Eggs
Lactaid

5 items in my closet:
Christmas decorations
hats
clothes
shoes
sheets

5 items in my purse:
Hot Wheels car
crayons
wallet
checkbook
Purell purse size

5 items in my car:
car seats
kids books
trash
pretzels
water

5 people to tag:
It looks like everyone has been tag'd. If you have not been tag'd, let me know. I'll be glad to tag you and update this post!!!

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March 08, 2006

About Mom

Meme'd... Was going to have Tater do this, but decided I would do it instead... Thanks (notice the sarcasm) to CalTechGirl and Alex.

1) Two favorite colors: Green and Purple

2) Two least favorite colors: Yellow and Yellow

3) Favorite fast food restaurant: Uhhh... Wendy's if I have to pick.

4) Favorite day of the week: Is there a difference?

5) Least favorite day of the week: see #4

6) Best thing about your significant other: His sense of humor

7) Least favorite thing about your significant other: Leaves clothes all over

8) Your significant others favorite thing about you (without asking them): Organization

9) Your significant others least favorite thing about you (again, without asking them): Worry wort

10) Black or white? Zebras are nice

11) Red or blue? Zip-baa-dee-do-da Zip-baa-dee-day... Mr. Blue Birds on my shoulder...

12) Day or night? There's a difference?

13) Favorite part of your body: Love it all

14) Least favorite part about your body. Is there is a part you aren't suppose to like?

15) Do you like walking in the rain at times? Love it.

16) Do you have a tattoo? Only a temporary one

17) “Short and sweet” or “long and hard”. A short and sweet day and a long and hard nights sleep... oh yaaa.

18) Favorite kind of car: It runs

19) Favorite kind of ice cream: Vanilla with chocolate syrup

20) Trix or Lucky Charms? Lucky Charms

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January 24, 2006

The Four Things

I was tagged by BlueTige! Teach me to leave comments on blogs. I like lurking around better.

Four Jobs That I've Had:
1. Horsebackriding instructor
2. Radio Shack Trash 80 repairman
3. IT support of Email
4. Customer Support of new Data telecom equipment/software

Four Movies I can watch over and over again:
1. Lady and The Tramp
2. The Bishop's Wife (old black & white)
3. Any James Bond movie
4. Any Monty Python

Four T.V. Shows I love to watch:
1. Uhhhh... next time ask about Authors I love to read
2.
3.
4.

Four Website's I read Daily:
1. News
2. my RSS feeds (which is up to 69 now)
3. emails (yes, plural)
4. see #1,2,3

Four Places I've Been on Vacation:
1. Vancouver
2. Zermatt
3. Orlando
4. My mom's house

Four Favorite Foods:
1. Anything Chocolate
2. Thai food
3. Japanese food
4. Anything my mom makes

Four places I’d rather be (at this precise moment?)
1. In the woods walking
2. Next to my Hubby
3. Hugging my children
4. In a bed and asleep

Most everyone I know has been tagged... if you haven't... tag yourself and give it a shot.

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December 20, 2005

Christmas Movie Meme


I must learn not to open my email. Gee Thanks Lee Ann (notice the sarcasm). It just brings me more work. I thought this meme would be easy until I started on it. Definitely more work. I am suppose to "Name the top 5 movies that you love that say "Christmas" to you."

Since I want to get this done... I'm naming the top 3.

1. The Bishop's Wife. The old classic.

2. How The Grinch Stole Christmas. Again, the old classic.

3. White Christmas always come to my mind.

There are others I have watched, but these say 'Christmas' to me. Guess I'll skip the other 2, since my brain has shut down. Next you are suppose to tag 5 people. Well... I only did 3 movies, so I'm only tagging 3 people:

1. AWTM
2. Richmond
3. Oddybobo

Just because.

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December 12, 2005

The 5 Strange Things Meme

Tagged. I can't believe I got tagged. Geeze, like I am strange in any way, shape, or form. Being smart enough NOT to ask my friends or family about this, I will list some habits I have. You can decide if they are strange or not.

1. I like to clean the kitchen BEFORE I cook. Clean it while I cook and clean up as soon as possible after I cook.

2. I love apple slices with either salt or peanut butter on them.

3. If I make cinnamon toast and it looks like there is not enough cinnamon sugar on it after I take it out... I add more.

4. I like my hot tea without sugar and my cold tea with sugar.

5. I prefer my water at room temperature and with NO ice (in fact most drinks I prefer no ice).

This is done because I needed to get it out ASAP before another person tagged me!!! It's bad enough to be tagged by two mathematical people like Bou and MathCog... I don't know if I could handle one more mathematician!

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November 22, 2005

They Responded

I'm worried. I tag'd people with a meme and they responded!!!

Boudicca's POST reminds us that a spouse may control the alarm clock.

Jenny's POST also has good cheer of "I'll be free for three and a half hours. FREE."

And Ogre just proves with THIS POST you need to be very simple and give very good directions to a programmer. Glad I didn't succeed. This is hilarious.

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November 21, 2005

Alarm Clock?

Because Oddybobo doesn't believe I have enough to do and she LOVES my initials, I got meme'd. Luckily, this is short and easy.

1. Do you use an alarm clock to wake up in the morning?

The kind that you plug into the wall? Nope, I have a 2 year old and a 3 year old that are always up by 6am. Who needs a stink'n alarm clock.

2. What time do you set it for?

When I do have to set it, it is usually for 1am or 2am. Got to get up and give those monsters medicine in the middle of the night occassionally.

3. Do you hit the snooze button? If so how many times?

I have tried reaching for my children, but they stay just out of arms reach. So I don't get to hit anything to help me snooze a little longer.

4. Have you ever abused an alarm clock?

Only on accident. The plug in kind. I tripped over the cord and the clock went flying into the wall. No more clock.

5. It’s time to spread some “It’s Blogcess” linky love.


Rules of the game, so I have been told:

First: (This has been redone for Ogre's sake). Copy and paste questions #1 thru #4 to a post on your site. Answer the questions to the best of your ability. Then copy #5 and include the link.

(Make sure to link to: “It’s Blogcess”, which is the link in #5. Because it’s always polite to link to the one who started the linky love.)

Second: Link to my site (because it’s polite to link to the site that tagged you).

Third: Go and tag up to five other blogs, or more if ya like.

Fourth: Email the owner of, or post on the blogs that you have tagged, to inform them that you’ve tagged them.

Blast you Oddybobo... you got 2 of the ones I wanted to Meme. So here are a couple of others just to annoy them (and if you have already been tagged, tough it... add me to the link list and tell me I'm wonderful).

Consider yourself tagged:

Graumagus
Ogre
Bouddica
Anita
Jenny

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July 12, 2005

5 Things

"Five Things Society at Large enjoys, but that I, for the most part just don't get" from Lee-Ann. I was going to cheat and just link to 5 that had really cool answers, but I can't find them!!! I guess I have taken so long in answering this, most everyone else has theirs archived off. Sigh. I have tried to find 5 that weren’t already out there.

Here I go:

1. Paying for packing boxes. We must enjoy it as a society since everyone and their brother sells them. But it drives me crazy when you see them torn up and thrown away by stores. Then again, I need boxes for packing right now. ;-)

2. Pets roaming free in the neighborhood. Of course society in large thinks animals should be free to roam around, I see it every day. Cats, dogs, even guinea pigs on occasion. I don't. Fence in your yard, get a leash. I don't want your dog pee'ing on my kids’ toys, nor your cat prints on my car. I keep my animals either fenced in or on leash. Please do the same. Mind you, I’m the person who will take any animal given to me and lavish it with as much love as my own children. Our adopted dog has had TWO leg surgeries. I have been given horses, birds, and more. But they are domesticated animals, treat them as such.

3. Stupid laws. Enough said.

4. Looking into the lives of celebrities. I just don't get it. I don't care what they do off the screen. Don't tell me, don't publish it, don't care.

5. Basketball. WHAT? Really, I watch hockey (or use to), football, baseball, soccer, volleyball and a bunch of other sports. I just don’t get basketball. I just don’t get it.

Wasn't planning to pass this on, but Sally volunteered! It's all yours Sally.

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