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Monday mission

1. One thing that really annoys me is when someone at work will just
start clipping their fingernails at their desk. In most cases, it is men who dd
this, which only makes it worse. I can't explain why this grates on my nerves,
but when I hear that "click-click-click" of the clippers, I just imagine nasty
fingernail fragments flying everywhere. What habit do people have that drives
you crazy but doesn't seem to bother anyone else? not sure

2. I just had to replace the compressor in my car. That was $400 I didn't
have that is now gone. Have you had any expensive car trouble recently? no
(knock on wood)

3. A friend of mine came over for dinner with us this recently, and
brought her baby. At only 8 months he is as cute as the dickens, but when he got
hungry, his momma just whipped out her boob for him to start chowin' down on.
Among friends or  family I can see why she wouldn't be shy, but it still made
me a little uncomfortable. I realize it is a natural function and wonderful
bonding experience, but I wasn't ready to be a part of it. How do

you feel about mothers who breastfeed their children in public? At what age do
you think they should stop? Makes me feel a little uncomfortable. 1

4. I was watching the "Antiques Road Show" recently, and the resident
"expert" presented the "Atari 2600" game system as a popular collectible. I am
now officially OLD! Do you recall the first item from your youth that became
an "antique" and made you feel old and how you felt? Or if it hasn't happened,
yet, what item do you think it will be and how do you expect it to make you
feel? atari and the comodore 64

5. It started raining last night as I was going to bed. Not storming
or a hard rain, just a nice rainfall. The pitter-patter of raindrops hitting the
window made for a peaceful way to drift to sleep (and also made it hard to wake
up this morning). Do you like rainy days/nights? What type of weather makes
you feel relaxed? yes

6. We used to joke about the retired couple across the street. Every
night, they would pull out their lawn chairs, sit in their driveway and watch
the world go by. We laughed about how someone would just waste away their life
like that. Now 8 years later, I pull out the lawn chairs and we find ourselves
doing exactly the same thing. Life has a way of making one humble. Have you
ever found that you have become that which you once ridiculed? yes

7. Have you ever sent an e-mail to the wrong person? What was the most
embarrassing experience you remember? they all left me embarrassed

BONUS: You know, you got me spellbound what else can it be? no

Monday Madness

1. If I were a flower, I would be a/an _________________. Why? rose

2. If I were a computer, I would be a/an _______________. Why? custom made one

3. If I were an animal, I would be a/an _______________. Why? fish

This-or-That Tuesday

1. Cats or dogs? cats

2. Butterflies or birds? butterflies

3. Horses or cows? cows

4. Turtles or snakes? turtles

5. Frogs or grasshoppers? frogs

6. Lions or tigers? both

7. Elephants or mice? either

8. Porcupines or aardvarks? neither

9. Unicorns or dragons? unicorns

10. Thought-provoking question of the week: You live in a rather dumpy
apartment. A friend offers you a chance to be a roommate at a new place s/he is
moving into, but they don't allow pets. You have a pet. Do you find your pet a
new home and take the new place, or do you keep your pet and stay put? keep pet
and find another place

Two for tuesday

1. How many keys are on your keychain? Do you know what they are all for? Do
you have a huge keychain with a ton of little decals and whatnot? lots both
offices, my house my rents house 3 cars

2. Does someone have a spare key to your car? Like in safe keeping?? Have you
ever locked your keys in your car - what happened? yes. yes I left the car
running. fortunately I keep a spare in my wallet.

Wednesday What-Ifs

1. What if you had to wear one item of clothing every
single day for the rest of your life? sweats

2. What if you had to stay in one town/city and never step
foot outside its lines for the rest of your life? san diego

3. What if you had to eat and drink only one kind of food and
one kind of beverage for the rest of your life? mac and cheese abd nuke

4. What if you had to pretend to be someone else for the rest
of your life? that would freak me out

5. What if you could only have one of your five senses
(touch, sight, hearing, smell, or taste) for the rest of your life? sight

3 for Thursday

1. What are 3 wises you have that would make your life better?  to find
love,



2. What are 3 wishes you have that would make the world a better place? end
poverty homeless and unemployment



3. What are 3 wishes you have for those closest to you? love health and
happiness

The
Thursday Thumb-Twiddler:

1. You know something about your company that very few other people do,
something that, shortly, will drive the stock price way down. So happens your
folks invested in your company, because you said it was a cool place to work. Do
you let them know before the public finds out? no it's called insider trading

2. Your neighbor is getting rid of junk, and you spot something he's
putting out on the curb as a collectable that could probably fetch a few hundred
dollars on eBay. Do you tell him? Or do you sneak it out of their trash late at
night? tell him

3. Where does your ethical obligation to intellectual honesty and openness
to differing viewpoints end, and your need to shut off lunatic opinions of an
annoying co-worker because they're driving you batty begin? And does politeness
factor into this equation? put up with him

Thursday
threesome

Onesome: Rice- Okay, what's the preference at your place at dinner
time, rice or potatoes? ...or something else? Hmmm? both

Twosome: Krispies- ...and how about breakfast? If you're a cereal
person, what is your favorite? ...or is there something else you'd prefer to
start your day with? eggos

Threesome: Treats- Has anyone not seen "Finding Nemo"? What
treat did you have to buy (or slip in) for it to be a "Theatre
Experience"? popcorn, soda, chocolate hot dog

the friday five

1. How many times have you truly been in love? I've had crushes but never
been truly in love



2. What was/is so great about the person you love(d) the most? personality



3. What qualities should a significant other have? love, sense of humor,
honesty, love for computers, the most of the sports, music, tv and music I like



4. Have you ever broken someone's heart? yes I think



5. If there was one thing you could teach people about love, what would it
be? not sure

Saturday Scruples

You plan to auction granny's estate but are afraid valuable items will go for
too little. Do you ask friends to bid up the prices? no

 In the middle of the night, the baby starts crying. Your mate asks if you're
awake. You're exhausted and don't want to get up. Do you pretend to be asleep? 
maybe

Your child's tricycle turns over too easily. You can't return it. You're having
a garage sale. Do you sell it?  no

Weekly Wrap-Up

1. Do you like summer? Why or why not? no too hot

2. What is your favorite summer activity? Why? swimming and reading

3. What is your favorite summer destination? Why? someplace cool

4. What are your summer plans for 2003? I don't have any except to go to a
d-backs and merc game

5. Would you be in favor of rotating long breaks for school-aged kids so that
there aren't as many out at the same time during summer? Why or why not? no

participation positives!

I got my picture and got it hung (both with help)

I have errands and an appointment on Friday. I work Saturday. Parents and a
graduation party on Sunday.