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Monday Madness

1. How did you choose a name for your blog? my nickname

2. How many times have you changed the name of your blog? none

3. How many blogs to you update regularly? one

4. How many times have you moved in your life? 7

5. On a scale of 1-10, how stressful is moving (in your opinion)? 8

6. When moving, do you/would you rent a moving van/truck? yes

7. Do you wear glasses? If so, how old were you when you needed them? yes since
4th grade

8. What one question would you hope someone running a meme, would ask? not sure

Tuesday Twosome

1. Are you almost finished with your holiday shopping or you haven't started
yet? done



2. What do the holidays mean to you? How does this affect how you celebrate the
holidays? being with family and exchanging presents and eating.



3. Are you going away for the holidays or staying home? spending it with family
here in town



4. What two things do you like about this time of year? decorations and food



5. What two things do you dislike about this time of year? stress

The Thursday Threesome

Onesome: Dancing-- Dancing? Does anyone go dancing anymore? I mean, disco
died, and the club scene? Hmmm... Is dancing dead? ...or are we just here on the
web instead of out for the evening? no but I'm not a dancer

Twosome: Polar-- Polar bears seem to do well in the snow... How about you? Is
snow just another thing you deal with when it shows up, or is it shutdown time?
...and if you're posting from a non-snowy locale, do you make trips to actually
see snow? It's okay to admit it... no!

Threesome: Bears-- Bears? Christmas Bears? Have you seen the number of bears
on the shelf this year? Are you getting one for anyone? ...or are you looking
forward to receiving one? ...or do you still think that inguana in the elf
outfit is more your style <g>?  no

Friday Forum

1) Do you enjoy letter writing [as in snail mail]? When's the last

time that you wrote someone a letter or a note? When's the last

time that you received something in the mail from someone [not

including regular stuff like bills, junk mail, etc.]? yes. I wrote my christmas
cards yesterday. Last may



2) Do you plan to send out holiday cards this year? Why/why not?

Do you spend a lot of time on them? About how many holiday

cards do you usually send each year? yes no 9



3) Have you ever had a penpal? Where and when? How long did

you write to them, or are you still in contact with them? What

kinds of things did/do you talk about with them? How did your

penpal relationship come about? no



4) Do you feel that you have good penmanship? Did you ever

have to take a handwriting class in school? Do you prefer typing

letters or writing them by hand? Have you ever had your

handwriting analyzed? no yes typing no



5) If you could receive a personal, hand-written letter from

anyone in the world right now, who would you choose and why?

Why would you want a letter from him/her? not sure

Weekend
Wonderings

1. If you witness a car accident, do you stay at the scene to speak to the
police? I should but I haven't

2. If you see someone drop things that go all over the place (a stack of papers,
a bag of groceries) do you help pick things up? yes

3. If you were to break something in a store, would you pay for it?  If
they asked me to I hope I would

Saturday 8

1. do you have all 4 of your biological grandparents? no just 2



2. do you live close to your immediate family members? if not, how far away are
they? yes



3. my mum ordered a turkey dinner from a local market. it was o.k., but not very
good. how was your turkey this year? excellent



4. after being diagnosed with CIN2 pre-cancer of the cervix, i'm thankful for my
health this year the most. how about you? what are YOU thankful for this year?
family and my health and job



5. after my turkey splurges, i'm going to be dieting soon ... in the middle of
the holiday season. have you ever dieted, and if so, have you tried to do it
during a difficult time? (birthday, religious holiday, work parties, etc.) how
did it come out? yes no



6. tell us about your favourite thanksgiving dish. everything!



7. where was your thanksgiving celebration this year? did you host, or go
elsewhere? my aunts house



8. describe your dream thanksgiving ... where is it, who is attending, what is
served? not sure

Sunday Brunch

1) Do you enjoy shopping at the mall? yes but not during the holidays

2) What is your favorite mall food? hamburgers

3) What are your three favorite “mall” stores? all of them

4) What is your favorite mall? all of them

5) Do you have one special person that you enjoy going to the mall with the
most? no

Monday Madness

1. From Briar... and Sherle... What's your favorite TV show and why? extreme
home makeover

2. From WickedSway... What's your sign? taurus

3. From Beth... Why is common sense so uncommon?  not sure

4. From Bug... What are 5 (or 10) great things about your life partner? 
don't have one

5. From Elena... Why do you blog? Are you a writer at heart? Is it a passion? Or
because it's en vogue? because it's fun

6. From Lady Starlight... How much wood could a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck
could chuck wood? he could chuck all the wood that a woodchuck could

7. From tmk... Fiction or nonfiction?  fiction

8. From Moody... If you were an animal, which animal would you like to be, and
why? fish or cat

Tuesday Twosome

1. In your opinion, does the news media focus more attention on good or bad
news? bad



2. What two things would you change about how the news is reported? get some
integrity



3. Do you tend to watch the same news stations or do you change it around
depending on the day? same



4. Do you generally believe most of what the news media reports or do you tend
to dismiss their reporting? yes



5. What are your two main sources of news (local TV, national TV, internet,
newspaper, etc.)? tv newspaper internet radio

The Thursday Threesome

Onesome- Dashing through the snow: Do you get much snow where you
live? Do you enjoy winter sports like skiing or would you rather stay in by the
cozy fire? no

Twosome- In a one horse open sleigh: Have you ever been on a sleigh
ride or a carriage ride? Do you even like horses? Or would you just rather
travel by your own two feet? no no but I want to go on a carriage ride

Threesome- O'er the fields we go: What's the first thing that pops
into your mind when someone says field? Corn? Football field? Outfield? 
nothing

Friday Forum

1) What is your area's winter weather usually like? What range of

temperatures are typical? Do you get lots of snow and/or ice? Have

you had much snow so far? nice



2) How do you heat your home? At what temperature do you usually set

your thermostat in the wintertime? Do you have a fireplace, and do

you use it often? Are your heating bills usually expensive in the

winter or about average? yes 72 no less than average



3) What are some of your favorite winter/cold weather activities

and/or sports? What type of winter coat do you have, and what

accessories do you usually wear with it? [Scarves, hats,

mittens/gloves, etc.] none white stag none



4) Do you enjoy winter, or do you prefer a different season? Why/why

not? Do you ever suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder [SAD] in the

wintertime? Do you ever travel to warmer climates to get away from

the cold temperatures? no sprint yes



5) What are some of your favorite winter foods and beverages? hot chocolate

Weekend
Wonderings

1. How much do you like movies? a lot

2. How often do you watch movies at home? How often do you watch them at the
theatre? not often enough

3. Do you prefer watching movies at home or at the theatre?  either

Saturday 8

1. last night, i went out to my husband's christmas party. i had a steak at
an italian chop house, and have been up since 4am with a horrific tummy ache.
when was the last time you had a stomach ache? don't remember



2. when was the last time you ate to excess? thanksgiving



3. i'm NOT a wine connoisseur by any means, but i was with people who work in
construction (my husband's employees) who aren't exactly ... ahem ... cultured.
i had to describe the difference between a shiraz and a white zinfandel (sigh).
when was the last time you had to act as the 'guide' for a restaurant or wine
bar? never



4. last night i had to spend the evening with my husband's secretary, whose
affair with his partner ended the partner's 14-yr. marriage. when was the last
time you had to socially tolerate someone, and did you behave yourself? don't
remember



5. my husband's client had to have ulcer surgery. have you had ulcers in your
life, and what caused them? not yet



6. i went to an italian chop house last night, and probably won't eat at one
again since my stomach was so affected. have you ever eaten at a restaurant and
gotten sick afterward, and have vowed never to eat there again? what was the
restaurant? dont' remember



7. i have to be careful with RICH desserts, or i'm affected for days by them.
what kind of food can you NOT eat or it will affect you gastro-wise? onions



8. do you have a work holiday party to go to this year, or one for your
significant other? where is it, and when will you be going ... and are you
looking forward to it? yes at work last week yes

Sunday Brunch

1) Which stone is your birthstone? Do you like it? emerald yes

2) Do you prefer silver or gold? gold

3) Name the jewelry that you wear whenever you leave the house. watch and
earrings

4) What is your most precious and valuable item of jewelry?

5) Do you carry insurance on any of your jewelry and if not, why not?




Participation Positives

I went to the state librarians conference and saw people who I haven't seen
in awhile.

I stayed at a nice hotel and stayed in tucson the whole weekend.

I went shopping there.

I saw polar express yesterday.

I had a good time with friends at dinner

I had a good time at our staff christmas party.

I got my xmas cards done

spent time with my parents today

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