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Monday Mission

1. A theme you may notice in the MM more often than others is "the
road not taken." It fascinates me to no end the way one single decision can
change the course of one's life. To think, if I hadn't gone there that day I'd
never met her, or if I had only waited for the phone call, or I am so glad I
didn't get on that plane that day. Can you think of one single decision you
made that changed the course of your life. A decision where if you had done
something else, everything would be different now?   not right now

2. Or maybe you think "the fates" have it all planned out for us.
Do you think every life has a pre-determined course, that we will wind up at
point X regardless of the decisions we make? yes

3. This train of thought leads, of course, to relationships. I
personally do not believe in "soul mates," but many do. I can't deny that some
people are just right for each other. However, there are plenty of other
relationships that crash and burn because it is not a good fit. Do you think
that it is that left up to us and random chance to decide who we are with? Are
we are guided to the person we were meant to be with or could you be with the
wrong person while "the one" is still somewhere out there? guided to the right
person

4. At the 4th of July parade, I saw this fella with a HUGE beer belly.
That right there is enough to make me swear off beer! I am not a beer drinker.
I've never liked the flavor. As a college kid I drank my share, but I had to
learn to tolerate the flavor, and only could if the beer was icy cold. It was
never refreshing, it was always a means to an end. It used to be fun, or what I
thought was fun then. Things have changed a lot, and as I've aged my tolerance
has lowered and it doesn't take much to make me drunk, so I just avoid it. Do
you like to drink and get drunk? When was the last time you were drunk or hung
over? What was the occasion? How did it feel at the time? How did it feel the
next day? no. It was shortly after my 21st b-day. I felt like crap at the time
and the next day.



5. On the same topic, have you ever done anything you regret while
"under the influence?" What happened? Do you remember it or did you have to be
told? no

6. I am guessing many out there won't have answers to the above two
questions. I wish I could say the same, but I thought it was "cool" to drink and
do all those things because all of my so-called "friends" were doing them too.
Were you/are you able to resist peer pressure in school/college? How? If not,
what did you do that you wish you hadn't? yes by hanging out with people with
the same interests as me

7. What things are better left unsaid? a lot

BONUS: Isn't this world a crazy place? yep

Today's Comment Question: What can make you smile on a grumpy day? a good
song

Monday Madness

1. Have you ever used duct tape to "quick-fix" something? If so, what? no

2. Can you name 5 unique uses for duct tape? (Be nice! Be creative too!)
Challenge yourself to try and name some things that other people may not think
of. no but their are tons of them They don't call it Mcguivering for nothing

3. Have you found any product that's a good substitute for duct tape? If so,
please share! no

This-or-that Tuesday

1. Strawberries or blueberries? both

2. "Legally Blonde 2" or "Terminator 3"? Legally Blonde 2 ( i saw it last
weekend)

3. Hamburgers or hot dogs? both

4. Boating or hiking? boating

5. Suntan lotion or sunblock? sunblock

6. "Big Brother" or "The Amazing Race"? neither

7. Beach Boys or Jimmy Buffett? beach boys (but margaritaville is cool)

8. Grow your own produce or buy from supermarket/greengrocer/farm stand? buy
from grocery store

9. Drive with car windows/top down, or with air-conditioning on? air on
especially when it's over 110 out

10. Go away for vacation, or stay at home? go away for part and stay home for
part

Two for Tuesday

1. More often than not when driving in your car and you approach a yellow
light....do you go for it? or do you play it safe? if I'm close enough to make
it yes otherwise no.

2. More often than not when getting dressed in the morning do you throw on
any old thing? must fluff it in the dryer? gotta iron? or was the outfit
calculated the night before? outfit calculated the night before

what if.Wednesday

1. What if you had to write a magazine column on How To
Lose A Guy/Girl In 10 Days -- what would you write? not sure

2. What if you were offered the choice to risk your life by
boarding a pirate ship in hopes of finding and obtaining part of the treasure?
that would be cool

3. What if you could pass a congretional bill of your choice?
repeal the library filter laws

4. What if you discovered you were really a machine? gross

5. What if you were bequeathed with all of God's powers? not
in a million years. I'd give them to someone else real quickly

3 for thursday

1. Have you ever had pets? If so, name 3 (names and/or types)
that you’ve had. (Pet rocks do not count). yes goldfish and betas.



2. What are 3 things you love or hate about pets? they love you they ease stress
but they can be messy



3. What are 3 types of pets that you’d never have? snakes, spiders, mice

BONUS: If your pet had to have expensive surgery or lifetime
shots (like insulin for a diabetic animal) would you put your pet through it, or
make the hard decision to put them to sleep?

 

Thursday
Thumb-Twiddler

1. If you could be spokesman for any product on the market -- what product
would you choose to represent? a computer.

2. What is the biggest effort you have ever made to influence public
policy? by voting in elections

3. When you vote, are you influenced more by a candidate's positions on
the issues, on or their character and personality? And do you think you get a
true impression of either of them during the typical campaign? the issues. not
really

Thursday Threesome

Onesome- Honey: Hey there! Not that you personally need any
sweetening, but just in case: what goes in your summer drinks to sweeten things
up? Honey? Sugar? Artificial sweetener? ...or are your taking things straight up
this time 'round? honey

Twosome- Mustard: Okay, what condiment has to come to the
table for that burger or hotdog? Ketchup? Mustard? Salt? Pepper? Just what is it
you 'relish'? ketchup mustard and pickles

Threesome- Sauce: ...and along with that, which sauce do you simply
have to have around? BBQ? A-1? That special sauce you learned to make when you
worked fast food at the mall? How about it? You brought those napkins along for
a reason! nothing more

friday five

1. Do you remember your first best friend? Who was it? yes my best friend
in michigan



2. Are you still in touch with this person? unfortunately no



3. Do you have a current close friend? yes



4. How did you become friends with this person? we met in high school



5. Is there a friend from your past that you wish you were still in contact
with? Why? my best friend from michigan

Saturday Scruples

None up this week

Philosophical Sunday

You have a very vivid nightmare. In this nightmare you see the entire planet
almost totally destroyed. There are only about 2000 people left that have
survived a horrific event. In this nightmare there is a lot of chaos, people are
scared, people are grieving, people are questioning their religious beliefs. It
has come time for someone to give a speech to the frightened masses. The result
of this speech needs to have a very powerful impact on the frightened masses.

You have been asked to write this speech. What would be the main
points/advice you would include in this speech, remembering that it will shape
their civilization?? most importantly not to give up hope. That things could
work out and if not things are good on the otherside

weekly wrap-up

1. Do you like to indulge? Why or why not? How does indulging mean
something to you that it might not mean to others? yes with food

2. What is the most indulgent thing you ever bought for yourself? For someone
else? Why did you buy it? my computer, tickets for my dad and me.

3. A friend or loved one buys you a day of pampering at a local salon. What
elements do you most look forward to experiencing? Why? everything!!!

what's on now

What's On your living room wall Right Now? Picture
that my mom made for me and one that was just bought for me as my b-day present

Participation Positives

I've almost made it through another week

I had a great time with my family on Friday, worked and saw
legally blonde 2 on Saturday, saw finding nemo on Sunday with the rents. But my
goldfish died the next day!! So I bought 3 more. Work on Friday, work on my
websites saturday since gurlpages and the counter are no longer free plug
bravenet decided to change their codes again. D-backs game with the rents on
sunday