My goodness I’m getting good at wasting time. No matter…
A new, very long meme I found at Mom with Attitude.
1. What year was the best year of your life?
erm, that’s hard. 1977, then 1981, then 1986, then 1989, 92, 98… (all landmark years in my life.)
2. One animal or insect that Noah should have left off the ark?
wasps
3. Do you make a wish before blowing out your birthday candles?
Yes
4. Do you generally open your bills on the day that you receive them?
No, I toss them into my in-basket and tackle them twice a month (guess what I should be doing today?)
5. How many pillows are on your bed?
Four. Two for him, one for me, one extra.
6. Favorite ice cream flavor?
B&J’s New York Superfudge Chunk. If you’re going to eat ice cream, why not go all the way?
7. What is the most dominate color in your wardrobe?
Blue, all shades.
8. Have you ever seen a ghost?
No, but when I was a kid I was sure that I saw Santa one year!
9. Would you rather go to a carnival or circus?
A carnival. Don’t like clowns.
10. Favorite meal: breakfast, lunch, or dinner?
Lunch, because I’m usually home alone at lunch and I can really relax and enjoy it.
11. Your favorite fictional animal?
Daffy Duck
12. Have you ever flown first-class?
No, but then I haven’t flown much at all.
13. Would you go on a reality show?
I’d go on a makeover show, I think. For me, or my house, both need it!
14. Are you more optimistic or pessimistic about the future?
I’m a pessimist but I’m trying to be an optimist, getting better I think!
15. Pancakes or waffles?
Pancakes.
16. If you could own a home anywhere in the world, where would it be?
Down the shore, the NJ shore, la la la… or on a big lake with a dock.
17. Your favorite Soup of the Day?
This awesome baked potato soup at a local pub.
18. What site is a must see for all visitors to your city?
Washington Rock (find that and you’ll find me, I guess!)
19. Can you recommend a good restaurant in your city?
Trattoria Antonio for Italian, House of Thai for Thai (duh), Shogun for Japanese.
20. You go to the zoo; what is the one animal that you want to see?
Tigers, I’m always surprised at their size.
21. Potatoes, rice, or pasta: which is your favorite?
Potatoes, roasted or fried up.
22. What is the best movie that you’ve seen this year?
Haven’t seen many- I’m guessing Shrek 2 will be the one, though, once I see it!
23. One of your favorite books when you were a child?
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn.
24. What in your life are you most grateful for?
My husband.
25. You are home alone and use the bathroom; do you close the door?
Usually.
26. What is your favorite small appliance?
The coffee maker.
27. Salty snacks or sweet treats?
Both, like I’ll have a Starbucks Mocha Frap with a bag of pretzels, mmm.
28. Are you usually a little early, a little late, or right on time?
I hate being late or early, I shoot for right on time.
29. What is the most daring thing that you have ever done?
Rode on Rock n Roller Coaster at WDW. Hey, for me that was daring, but now it’s my favorite ride.
30. Have you ever met someone famous?
Only in passing, a few. Unless you count the mayor of our little town (no? OK.)
31. What was one of your favorite games as a child?
Don’t Spill the Beans (remember that one?)
32. At what age have you looked your best?
Before age 10- and now.
33. One person that never fails to make you laugh?
Pat
34. What was the first music that you ever bought?
Elton John, Captain Fantastic & the Brown Dirt Cowboy
35. If you could change one thing about your family life when you were a child, what would it be?
Not much, maybe more one on one time with my parents.
36. What is the one thing that you cook that always receives compliments?
Ha ha ha ha! OK, I guess I make a really good tortellini salad that people seem to like.
37. From what news source do you receive the bulk of your news?
Yahoo news (AP & Reuters)
38. In the last calendar year, how many people have you told that you love them?
At least ten.
39. Who received your first kiss?
Ugh, let’s not go there.
40. The single most important quality in a mate?
A sense of humor (wonder if anyone answers something else to this question?)
41. What do you value most in a relationship?
Trust
42. Do you believe that you have a soulmate? If yes, have you already met?
Yes, yes.
43. Do you consider yourself well organized?
I try. I’m better than certain other people who I shall not name here.
44. On average, how many times a day do you look at yourself in the mirror?
At least four, I have hair issues.
45. Did you ever make a prank phone call?
No.
46. What one quality do you seek in a friend?
Warped sense of humor like mine.
47. Have you ever killed an animal?
No.
48. When you were twelve years old, what did you want to be when you grew up?
A writer.
49. Do you believe in an afterlife?
Yes.
50. What would you like to accomplish with the remaining years of your life?
To raise kids who have good, happy lives is the first thing.
Wow. There are 15 more I’ll get to after lunch!