Random Dozen

No it's not Wednesday, but Linda has had a rough week, and mine has been pretty busy also.
So we're doing Random Dozen today.





1. Do you prefer to read the book or see the movie?
Read the book.

2. What is your favorite holiday and why?
Christmas, Not only because of the birth of Jesus, but getting together with all of my family.

3. Which do you like better - the mountains or the beach?
I've always lived close enough to the beach to visit when I would like so I guess I would be more partial to the beach.

4. If money were no consideration, what vehicle would you drive?
Not really sure, but I have joked about a Mercedes convertible.
5. What is your favorite cold-weather beverage?
hot chocolate

6. How do you communicate most often with your friends: phone, email, text, face-to-face, or Facebook?
in real life friends through facebook, blogging friends through email.

7. How do you receive your mail? Mailbox on the porch, at the end of the driveway, down the street, or post office box?
At the end of the driveway.

8. Of the four basic personality types - sanguine, phlegmatic, melancholic, and choleric - which is your strongest? Which is your least evident? (See definitions below.)
I see my strongest in two of them.  I'm shy and receptive as mentioned in phlegmatic.  Other than that I'm definitely a sanguine.
Least evident would be choleric.
9. What do you miss the most about being 20?
No bills.  I was still living with my parents, and the only bill I had to pay was my car payment.

10. How long from the time you get up, does it take you to get ready to walk out the door in the morning?
Probably about an hour.  Even though it wouldn't take me that long if I hurried.  But I like to go at my own pace.

11. Who handles the car maintenance and pays the bills in your family?
My husband handles the car maintenance, but I pay the bills.

12. For those in the US, how many states have you visited? For those outside the US, how many provinces/other countries have you visited?
Nine,  I didn't realize that many until I started counting them.  Three of which I only traveled through though didn't stick around long.


Personality type definitions courtesy Wikipedia:
Sanguine

The Sanguine temperament personality is fairly extroverted. People of a sanguine temperament tend to enjoy social gatherings, making new friends and tend to be quite loud. They are usually quite creative and often daydream. However, some alone time is crucial for those of this temperament. Sanguine can also mean very sensitive, compassionate and thoughtful. Sanguine personalities generally struggle with following tasks all the way through, are chronically late, and tend to be forgetful and sometimes a little sarcastic. Often, when pursuing a new hobby, interest is lost quickly when it ceases to be engaging or fun. They are very much people persons. They are talkative and not shy. For some people, these are the ones you want to be friends with and usually they become life long friends.



Choleric
A person who is choleric is a doer. They have a lot of ambition, energy, and passion, and try to instill it in others. They can dominate people of other temperaments, especially phlegmatic types. Many great charismatic military and political figures were cholerics. They like to be leaders and in charge of everything.



Melancholic
A person who is a thoughtful ponderer has a melancholic disposition. Often very considerate and get rather worried when they could not be on time for events, melancholics can be highly creative in activities such as poetry and art - and can become occupied with the tragedy and cruelty in the world. A melancholic is also often a perfectionist. They are often self-reliant and independent; one negative part of being a melancholic is sometimes they can get so involved in what they are doing they forget to think of others.



Phlegmatic
Phlegmatics tend to be self-content and kind. They can be very accepting and affectionate. They may be very receptive and shy and often prefer stability to uncertainty and change. They are very consistent, relaxed, rational, curious, and observant, making them good administrators and diplomats

Random Dozen............Minus 1

It's Wednesday so of course it's time for another Random Dozen. 

And it shows how alert I am, I didn't even notice that she skipped number 4. 

 

1. Is there a word which you initially mispronounced? Were the circumstances in which you made the faux pas embarrassing? By the way, that's not "foax pass." (I know you know that. Just jokin' with ya.)
The only one that stands out is one that aggravates my husband when I do it.  We all know how we pronounce Houston, as in a name or Houston Texas.  But there's a county in Ga, that is spelled the same but they pronounce it as in HOWSTON.  And it bugs me because why you going to pronounce it differently when it's spelled the same.

2. How do you feel about the use of texting shortcuts and trends? (ex: "I've got ur notes. Get them 2 u 2morow.")
Personally I think it's ruining teenagers knowledge of spelling.  Years from now when they have a job will they remember how to spell and talk correctly.

3. Tell me about your high school senior picture. Please feel free to post.
Nothing special about it.  Thankfully I don't have a copy of it on my computer.  I guess one day I'm going to have to scan alot of pictures on here so I will have them.

5. Share a high school or college homecoming memory.
I think it was my senior year homecoming not really sure.  Our school colors were black and gold.  And I wanted a gold shirt to wear.  So my Mom made me a bright gold satin shirt to wear for homecoming.  Definitely no pictures of it around.

6. Linda at Mocha with Linda wants to know: "Do you prefer sunrises or sunsets?"

Probably sunsets.  Sometimes the sky is several colors and so beautiful.


7. Lea at Cici's Corner asks, "What is something you have not done that you desire to do?"  Go to New York.



8. Carol at Wanderings of an Elusive Mind ponders, "If you could come back [in another life] as an animal, which would it be?"
I've never really given it any thought.  Maybe an indoor cat or dog, wouldn't want to be outside when it's bad weather and have to find shelter.
9. Joyce from This Side of the Pond is curious: "Where were you 10 years ago?" Please feel free to elaborate more than just your physical location.

I was living in the house that I had lived in all my life until I got married in 1984.  My ex-husband and I bought it from my Mom in 1999.  Makayla would have only been four months old in October 2010.   So I was still home with her.  I didn't go back to work until November. 

10. When you are proven to be correct in any contentious discussion, do you gloat?

If it's with someone (my husband, or children)  that thought they were right I might gloat a little.

11. What is your favorite food which includes the ingredient "caramel?"

I have an aunt that makes an awesome caramel cake.  It's just your basic cake with caramel icing but it's so good.

12. From my 17 year-old daughter to you: "If you could be part of any fictional family, which family would you choose and why?" (She's so cute. And clever.)

One that has all their bills paid on time and never have to worry about money. 

Random Dozen............Happy Birthday

Monday was Linda's birthday so she asked everyone else to come up with the questions for this week.  Honestly I don't know how she comes up with questions every week without repeating some she has asked before.
I couldn't believe it when I saw that she had included my question in the dozen.



1. From "Men Are Dumb ....": If you had a theme song that played whenever you walked into a room full of people, what would it be?
The only song that keeps coming to mind is You Are So Beautiful.  Because everyone needs to know just how special they are.
2. From Pam of "Alert And Oriented x 4": Which of your shoes are your absolute favorite, and which are of the object of your most painful shoe-buyer's remorse?
My favorite no doubt are my flip-flops.    I have a pair of closed toed black heels, they look great.  But they hurt so bad I can't wear them.

3. From Susanne of "Living to Tell the Story": Tell about your favorite birthday celebration that you've personally experienced.
None of my birthdays stand out more so than others.  They have all been with family, especially since I've had kids.  Last year we surprised my Mom and all showed up at her house with lunch already cooked for her birthday.  That was alot of fun.  This year we celebrated her birthday but it wasn't a surprise to her that it was going to happen.  She's not big on surprises.
4. From Lori of "Just me and My Life": If you were a flavor of ice cream, which would you be?
Definitely something with chocolate in it, no doubt.  My favorite lately is Cookies N Cream.
5. Cindy Swanson of "Notes in the Key of Life" asks: Have you ever had a crush on a movie star? Who was it, and are you still crushing?
I can't say that I have.  I admire some for their morals and values, but can't say I had a crush on any.
6. Jill from "Jill Boyd's Place" inquires: Glasses or braces--if you had to wear one, which would it be?
I have worn glasses in the past but now wear contact lenses.  Fortunately I never had to wear braces.
7. Nel from "Fasteneau Facts" asks: If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be?
That's a hard one because where we live now were close to most of our family.  All is within driving distance of a few hours.  And amazingly all of my siblings but one live in GA.  Well two if you count the one that has already went on to Heaven.

8. Thena from "Patiently Waiting" wants to know: If money were no obstacle, what would be the perfect birthday gift to receive?
I can't believe I came up with this and then find it hard to think of an answer.  I'm not a materialistic person at all.  I would love to travel, at first I thought maybe a cruise, because I've never been on one.  But what would really be fun is just to travel through all 50 states. 

9. From "Life Through Bifocals," LynnMarie asks: What is your favorite birthday meal?
Birthday or not I could eat pizza almost everyday and never get tired of it.  But for a special occasion a low country boil would be great.
10. Debby at "Just Breathe" checks in with: Do you still send hand-written thank you notes?
If there's an occasion for a thank you note, yes I would hand write, and make it personal, not just a generic thank you.
11. Linda from "Mocha with Linda" poses this question: What is something you've done that you never thought you'd do?
Wow!!   My mind keeps drawing a blank on this one. Even after reading some of ya'lls answers.  I guess it would have to be going through a divorce.  I believe a marriage is forever, permanent.  But my first husband decided after 17 years and 3 kids that he wanted out. 

12. Jewel, my home girl from Indiana who writes at "Musings from the World of Jewel," is very insistent that we answer this: Mount Rushmore honors four US Presidents: Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln, and Roosevelt. If you could add any person to Mount Rushmore, who would you add and why?  I cheated on this one and looked at other's answers.  I agree Ronald Reagan would be a good one to add.

Out of this world Random Dozen

This were strange or out of this world more so than others.  But to join in as always link up over at Linda's.

Also don't forget about my giveaway.  Deadline is Monday.

1. Do you believe, somewhere deep inside, that blondes do indeed have more fun? That they are "dumber" than brunettes or redheads? Be honest!

I'm blonde and sometimes can be pretty ditzy, wouldn't say dumb.  But I know brunettes and redheads that can be just as much if not more ditzy.
2. Which animal would you most like to observe in its wild habitat?
As long as it wouldn't attack me, I think a bear may be interesting to watch.

3. This week the U.N. announced that Dr. Mazlan Othman has been appointed the official "Alien Ambassador," should any extraterrestrials contact us. Have you, or has anyone you know, ever seen a UFO?
Nope, no UFO sightings here.

4. Name your favorite Hitchcock film.
Has he made a chick flick?  Can't say I have one then.

5. Would you rather spend time at the library, the mall, a craft store or home?
I love to read, and I can spend an hour or two sometimes at the library.  Just looking at books randomly to see if they may be interesting to read.

6. Which Disney princess is your favorite? (Or Disney character, if you are a guy)
Cinderella is the first one that comes to mind. 

7. What kind of art is your favorite?
My kid's art.  You know the ones that fill up space on the refrigerator.

8. How do you feel about viral videos, that is, videos made by amateurs that end up on Youtube receiving thousands of hits?
I don't search them to watch them.  But if one of the kids have one they want me to see I will watch it with them.

9. Where do you buy your jeans?
I mostly shop at Cato's/

10. Tell me about your first automobile accident.
Fortunately it was a fender bender.  I was leaving work and backed into another car.

11. Have you ever been honest when you knew you would benefit more if you would be dishonest?
Probably so because I always try to be honest.

12. If you were appointed "Ambassador to Aliens," what would you show and tell first about life on Earth? What would be the most difficult thing to explain?
Aliens as in outer space or illegal aliens.  hehehe  Illegal aliens I would show them their way back to their home country.  But I suppose were talking outer space.  All I can keep thinking is ET so I guess a phone.

Random Dozen

It's Wednesday so time for another Random Dozen.  Ya'll know the drill by now.  Click on over to Linda's copy and answer the questions.  Then link to the rest of us that are wanting to learn more about fellow bloggers.

1. Do you do garage sales? If so, tell me about one great find. If not, tell me why not.
Yes most definetly.  We found a Coleman Lantern once, bought it for $7.00 and sold it on Ebay for over $900.00.  Need a couple more of those kind of finds.

2. Name the last thing you fixed.
As in repaired something.  I wouldn't have a clue.  As in cooked it would be dinner last night.

3. Name your A) Favorite item of makeup OR B) Favorite tool
I don't really wear make-up, if I do, it's just mascara and maybe lipstick.

4. Which room in your home needs organizing more than any other?
Kitchen  I don't have enough cabinets.   Enough said stuff is thrown in them every which a way and I just have to walk away from them.

5. Which room could use re-decorating?
Well the hall bathroom still isn't finished so I guess that would be considered re-decorating.

6. Share something unique about your town.

I glanced at some others answers, trying to decide what would be considered unique.  We have a peanut festival every August.  Only picture I could find online and I don't think it's a recent one.  Even though it's an annual event.

7. If you could send a one-sentence message to your great-grandchild, what would it be?
Love the Lord with all your heart, soul, and mind.

8. Do you Facebook?
Yes I do.

9. Describe your favorite shoes.
flip-flops, need I say more. 

10. Do you listen to more talk radio or more music radio? What kind of station is it?
music radio, contemporary christian.

11. How far would you travel for a really good (favorite) meal?
About an hour or so near Darien there is a seafood buffet call Pelican's Point.  Haven't been there in a few years but it's really good.  There's also one near Brunswick called The King and Prince.  Both have every seafood you would want.
12. If you were totally honest with yourself (and us) what should you probably be doing right now instead of blogging.
Cleaning house.

Random Dozen

It's Wednesday as some refers to as Hump Day.  But for alot of us it's time for Random Dozen.  So click on over to Linda's and join the rest of us. 

1. Describe the best sandwich in the world, according to you.

Not much of a sandwich girl.  But if given the chance, Cheddar's makes an awesome philly cheese sandwich.   If I'm at home just plain old bologna, or peanut butter.

2. Which inspires you more: a good conversation, a song, a book or movie?
A good conversation

3. What is your favorite board game?

Scrabble, but if the kids have their choice it's always Monopoly we end up playing.

 4. As you grow older, are you more or less patient with small children?

Well considering my grandaughter is 18 months old, I would have to say more patience.  I'm sure her Mom would say she gets by with more than she ever did.

5. Name one item you never let yourself run out of.

milk

6. Do you agree with Tennyson's assertion, "'Tis better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all?"

Yes.

7. Name one national treasure or monument that you have visited.

The Washington Monument in the late 70's with my parents on our trip to Washington DC.

8. Which is more painful, to be disappointed in someone else or to be disappointed in yourself?

In someone else.

9. What makes your kitchen uniquely yours?
My spices and canned good have to be in alphabetical order.  Mild case of OCD I guess.

10. Are you a crafty person?
Somewhat I guess.  I love to do crafts with the kids, and crochet.  But have never learned to sew, don't have the patience.

11. What is your favorite traditional picnic or bbq (cookout) food?
steak, nothing like a good steak on the grill

12. Name one leisurely activity you enjoyed over Labor Day Weekend.
Saturday night my husband and I had the house to ourself and watched a movie with no interruptions.

Random Dozen

Once again it's time for random dozen.  Click on over to Linda's and copy the questions and join in on the fun.

1. What is your favorite Mexican dish?
I don't care for it.  Tacos is about my limits.

2. When you were a kid, did you get started on your homework right away after school, or did you procrastinate?
Right away.  I could't go outside until it was finished.  Back in the days when kids actually went outside to play until the street lights came on.

3. What is your favorite store for home furnishings?
Not really sure were pretty limited to stores here.  I've never been to a Ikea but from what I hear their awesome.  The closest we have an hour away is a Bed Bath and Beyond and that doesn't even compare.
4. When you were young, did you like school lunches?
I never ate them always took a home lunch.  Very picky eater.

5. Is religion a crutch?
I'm sure it can be.  I don't focus on religion, I focus on Christ and my beliefs.
6. In your region, what is the "big" (most popular in the community or state) high school sport?
Probably football.  I don't really get into sports.
7. Do you consider yourself rich?
Money no I'm not.  But heavenly blessings  my Father owns it all.

8. Which of these would you have the best chance for success in administering:

A) CPR

B) Heimlich Maneuver

C) Changing a flat tire
I've actually administered the heimlich maneuver before so I know I can do it.  Have taken classes for both it and CPR, a few years ago.

9. Which dance would you prefer to learn & why:
A) Salsa

B) Hip Hop

C) Waltz

D) Swing

Definetly waltz, evening gown swaying to the music.

10. What's the worst news you've ever delivered to someone?
When I had to call my older brothers and other family and tell them I had gotten a phone call that my younger brother had passed away.

11. Name something you learned in college that had nothing to do with classes or academics.
I never attended college.

12. New variation on an old question: If there's a song in your head that just won't get out, what is your favorite (or most repeated) line in that song?
There's always a song in my head.  I can hear words and think of a song and start singing it.  Gets on my families nerves.  So no one song in particular.

Random Dozen

If you haven't checked out my newest blog,  please do so. I hope to have a giveaway on it soon.
Now for this week's random dozen.  If you have never joined in you should.  You have a chance to learn more about your fellow bloggers, and make new friends.



1. What is your favorite fair/carnival food?
funnel cake, no question about it.

2. Are you holding onto something you need to let go of?
Not that I can think of.

3. What is your favorite gift to receive?
I'm not picky, it would vary as to who it was from.

4. When was the last time you tried something new?
I can't really think of anything lately.


5. What is your favorite and least favorite book genre?
Memoir, Mystery, Political Intrigue, Romance, Humor, Historical Fiction, Historical nonfiction, Chick Lit, Self-Help, Other

Christian romance and self-help is my favorite, mystery would be my least favorite.


6.Silver or Gold? gold

7. What makes you sigh?
tiredness, or deep thought about a problem

8. If you didn't know how old you are, how old would you claim you are?
35 sounds like a good age.

9. Would you break a law to save a loved one? To protect a loved one?
Maybe to save them but not to protect them. 

10. If you had to teach something, what would it be?
Cooking, I love to cook and bake.

11. You're having lunch with 3 people whom you respect and admire. They begin to criticize a close friend of yours, not knowing she is your friend. What do you do?
I would defend her and tell them I didn't want to hear their gossip.

12. Which of the 5 Love Languages is your prominent means of experiencing love?

Quality Time

Physical Touch

Acts of Service

Gifts

Words of Affirmation
Well according to the test I scored the highest in physical touch, then quality time.

It's Back...........WOOHOO!!!!! Random Dozen

Random Dozen is back and if you've never joined in, you should.   It's a great way to learn more about fellow bloggers.


1. When was the last time you laughed until you cried?

Can't really remember, maybe at a movie.

2. If you found $10 today, what would you do with it?

Not really sure, maybe buy some yarn for crocheting haven't bought any in a while.

3. Do you volunteer anywhere?
 No I have signed up to help with the local ALS (Lou Gherig's Disease) but so far haven't actually volunteered any of my time.  But speaking of which if you shop at Kroger they will be selling $1.00 red paper sneakers until August 21st, for the ALS foundation.

4. What is your favorite summertime veggie or fruit, and how do you eat it?

fruit would be watermelon, has to be very cold and absolutely not salted.

5. Is your social sphere (circle of friends) small, medium or large?

I would say small.   I would rather have a few very close friends than a large group of acquaintances.

6. When was the last time you attended a family or school reunion? How did that go?

July 10th.  It started out as a birthday celebration for my Mom's "75th" birthday and she said I don't want anything make it a family reunion.

 

7. When you're feeling blue, what is the best way someone can cheer you up?

Either tell me something funny or remind me of something that happened that was funny.

8. Have you taken a vacation this summer?

Unfortunately not.  We did take a day trip to a local water park and a weekend to a beach.  But that about sums it up.

9. What is the most unnecessary item you carry with you all the time?

I can't think of anything.  A must is phone, keys and purse but that's all necessary.  Off the wall would be this extra weight that I carry around with me.

10. What is the best summer flick you have seen so far?

Well the only movies I've seen was with Makayla, so it would be a kid's movie.  A toss-up between Despicable Me and Ramona.

11. Describe a perfect summer day.

A lazy stress-free day with family.  

12. Please a share a favorite photo from the summer so far!

Random Dozen

It's time for another random dozen, this one seems harder than the ones in the past.  Or maybe the questions are just digging deeper into our thinking.  lol  Just click on the picture above and join the rest of us over at Linda's.

This picture is a clarification for question 1:


1. How do you feel about "Gladiator" sandals, also called "Roman" or "Jesus" sandals? A fashion yea or nay?
Don't care for them, just give me flip-flops.



2. What is your favorite pizza?
pepperoni, and bacon with lots of cheese, is my favorite, but never get it.  Usually just go with pepperoni, or cheese alfredo.

3. There are plans in the works to sell roughly 1,000 items from Star Trek: The Experience in Las Vegas. This means you could buy Picard's chair for your family room. If not a Star Trek item, what prop, background, set, etc. from what TV or movie would you buy if you could?

[Ex: Hurley's "I Love my Shih tzu" shirt from LOST, the plantation home "Tara" from Gone With the Wind, or Tracy's tambourine from the Partridge Family.]

Can't think of anything. I really don't pay that much attention to the props.  Maybe since I took Makayla to see Last Song last Saturday something from that movie.   Since Miley was in it, she would totally love it.





4. Name a local food or restaurant that your area is famous for.
Well if we were still in the Savannah area that would be easy.  Paula & Sons or Mrs. Wilkes.  But now that we're about an hour away from there, not really sure.  The only one I can think of that is locally owned is Fordham's Farmhouse, and that's exactly what it is.  It's southern home-cooking and really good. 

5. What is your current favorite snack?
If it's movie night with the kids we have to have popcorn with M&M's. 



6. Hypothetical: You are required to be a reality show contestant. Which show would you choose based on your probability of success? (You cannot choose "none.")
A. Dancing with the Stars
B. Biggest Loser
C. Survivor
B. Biggest Loser definetly.  Can't dance so that one is definetly out, and survive in the wilderness.  LOL
Definetly could lose the extra weight, just don't know if I could handle all the screaming, even though this season does seem to be calmer.

7. On a scale of 1-10, with 1 being uninhabitable and 10 being cleanliness that meets the standards of OCD, how clean is your vehicle's interior?
I would say 8, we try to keep it clean but there is always paper or empty cups in there somewhere.


8. It doesn't feel like Spring until  the flowers start blooming and the birds sing early in the morning.

9. Something that made you laugh really hard recently is ____.
Can't really think of anything specific.  Maybe watching Biggest Loser last night and they drug Jillian through the mud puddles and put mud in unspeakable places.
10. Tell me about a goal you're working toward.
losing weight.  Would like to lose 70 lbs by Christmas

11. Share a thought-provoking or inspiring quote this week.
Something that my Mom told me Monday she was referring to one thing and I took into a situation that I'm facing.  That when asked why she waited so long to rely on God about a health problem.  She said she had to get to the point that she finally had all she could take.  And that's when most of us really rely on Him is when we're at our ropes end.

12. Name one thing that you do as a parent that you absolutely know will make your kids happy. If you're not a parent, feel free to substitute "friend" or nomenclature that works for you.

I try to be there when they need me to really listen to them about something and only offer advice when they ask for it.  That's more for the older two.  Makayla I guess what really makes her happy would be one on one time.  Whether it be a movie, playing a board game together or just snuggling and reading a book together.

First Random Dozen of April

Well ya'll know the drill by now.  Linda  posts 12 questions every Tuesday and we link up with our answers on Wednesday.

 1. Define a great relationship.  Honesty and trust. 

2. Why is it called a "drive-through" if you have to stop? (Real question: What was the last food/drink you purchased at a drive-through?)
Two soft tacos, and cinnamon twists from Taco Bell.

3. As I type this, the Butler Bulldogs are getting ready to play in the NCAA championship game. Every Hoosier is hysterical about this except me. So in honor of the Bulldogs ... what is your favorite breed of dog? (I tried.)

Yellow lab or golden retriever.  I just think they are very pretty dogs.  And I'm not a big dog lover at all.

4. If you had to move to a state besides the one you currently live in, where would you move?  I haven't really ever thought about it.   I would stay close to the coast as I am now.  All of my family except for one brother is in Georgia so it would have to be where I could drive home often.

5. If you could change anything about the way you were raised, what would it be?   I am thankful for the way I was raised in a good christian home.  The only thing I can think of is we would have been closer.  Not in age but as in doing things together so we would still be close now that we're older. 

6. Who's the funniest person you know?  Not really sure about that one.  In the blog world the first person I thought of was Quilly.  And in real life my grandaughter Emily, she is always happy.  The more you laugh the harder she will laugh.

7. Did you get enough sleep last night?  Probably not because I truly enjoyed sleeping in last week while the kids were out on spring break.

8. What's the first thing you thought about this morning?
  Is it really time to get up? 


9. Grilled or Fried? --HONESTLY
grilled--- HONESTLY   Other than last night, about once a month or less I splurge and fry me some chicken livers.  I know most will say gross and so does all of my family.

10. Are you afraid of the dark?  nope can't say that I am.

11.When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up? a school teacher. 

12. If you had one word to describe yourself , what would you choose? honest

Don't forget to enter my giveaway, ending Sunday.

Random Dozen

This week's Random has a couple of chicken-dedicated questions. Other than that ... complete randomness. Because that's the name of the game.



Directions: Copy the questions, formulate answers, go over to Linda's and link your post there. Go visit others. Say nice things. Increase your blog traffic. Make your mom proud.



1. How do you feel about the marshmallow Easter Peeps?
Don't care for them.  Only way I will eat marshmallows is in rice krispie treats, or roasted.

2. Chickens are notoriously nervous creatures. When you are nervous, what is the best way to calm down?
I guess take a deep breath, don't really get nervous that often..

3. People say, "April showers bring May flowers." Do you enjoy Spring rains?
Yes especially after fresh cut grass. 

4. When I was randomly flipping through TV channels this week, I saw a show in which tattoo parlor employees received tattoos of a co-worker's face on their bodies. I can't imagine having a portrait of a colleague tattooed on me. But if someone forced you to receive a portrait tattoo (face only) of anyone, who would it be? Why?
One of my children would be tolerable.  Because I love them.

5. Would you rather have a tattoo (any kind) or a nose ring?
The pain of a nose ring would go away quicker and is easily removable.

6. Do you have any special plans for Easter?
Sunrise service and breakfast with church family, church later that morning, then a big lunch with family.

7. Cadbury Eggs or Reese Eggs? 
Reese eggs

8. What was the last thing/person you took a picture of? 
Makayla's baptism

9. What book are you reading now, or what was the last one? 
Just finished Thicker than Blood.  It's better than it sounds.

10. What do you think is the most difficult task when it comes to Spring cleaning?
Not sure about difficult but I hate cleaning all the windows.

11. How many pairs of flip-flops do you own?
Only two so far.  But definetly could use more.  I love wearing flip-flops almost year around.

12. Which color makes you happiest?
yellow

Bonus Joke (not part of the Random): Why did the Easter egg hide?

He was a little chicken!

Happy St. Patrick's Day Random Dozen

It's time for another weekly random dozen.  Linda comes up with a dozen questions every week to help us learn a little more about each other.
This week  we're going to have one or two questions on the Ides of March and such, and then we'll go directly back to random because that is what we do best here.


 1. On a scale of 1-10, how superstitious are you, honestly? 
 I would honestly have to say a one.  I don't consider myself superstitious at all.  I use to work with a lady that put a potato in her bra on Friday the 13th, had never heard that one before then.



2. Julius Caesar is quoted as saying, "I came, I saw, I conquered." Which circumstance or experience of yours does this saying best describe?
My mind is totally blank, even after reading a couple of other answers. 


3. If I peeked in on your day like a mischievous little leprechaun, at what time would I most likely find you blogging?
 In the mornings when the house is quiet and I can think clearly.


4. Re springing forward for Daylight Saving Time, is there anything you've ever been really early or really late for? 
I can't think of anything extremely early or late.  I'm usually right on time or just a tad late.


5. What are you most looking forward to concerning Spring?
 Warmer weather, it seems that this has been the longest, coldest winter I can ever remember. 

6. Shamrocks are the national flower of Ireland and are picked on St. Patrick's Day and worn on the lapel or shoulder. Do you wear green on St. Patty's Day?

 Not anymore.  Until two years ago we lived in the Savannah area and as most know they have the 2nd largest parade in the United States.  But I can't remember the last time I went to the parade.  It is one big party for drunks and I've outgrown that stage in my life, thankfully.
No I don't know the people in the picture.  I tried to find one that showed what it's really like in Savannah today without revealing faces of people I didn't know. 


7. One of Caesar's assassins, Casca, said, "But, for my own part, it was Greek to me," which of course means he didn't understand something. Probably his own lines in the play. Anyway, what is something that is "Greek to you," something incomprehensible or indecipherable?
 First thing that popped in my head "men".  As I'm sure men would say the same for women.


8. Is March behaving more like a lion or a lamb where you live?   More like a lamb, it hasn't really been windy.
 Cool mornings, warm afternoons, and rain about every 2-3 days.


9. "An extra yawn one morning in the springtime, an extra snooze one night in the autumn is all that we ask in return for dazzling gifts. We borrow an hour one night in April; we pay it back with golden interest five months later." -Winston Churchill. If you had one extra hour per day every day, what would you do with it?
Probably catch up on some much needed sleep.

10. Legend says that every Leprechaun has a pot of gold hidden deep in the Irish countryside. Aside from real gold or money, what material item would be in your dream pot of gold?

I'm not a very materialistic person, so I will go with the first thing I thought of.  An all expense paid weeks vacation would be nice.  Somewhere warm, sunny, and carefree.

11. "The best things are nearest: breath in your nostrils, light in your eyes, flowers at your feet, duties at your hand, the path of God just before you." Robert Louis Stevenson. Look around you right now and tell us about something essential or beautiful very near you that you take for granted every day.
 My family, even though some has passed on.  I just assume those here with me will always be here. 


12. Just for a bit o' fun, click here (www.blogthings.com/irishnamegenerator/) and then report your Irish name.
Mine is "Caitlin Collins"   Strange because my grandmother's 2nd husbands last name was Collins.  It is also the name of the town where she lived most of her life and is now where my Mom lives.

Random Dozen

So, are you ready to play Plinko?

Definition of plink: "Plinking refers to informal target shooting done at non-traditional targets such as tin cans, glass bottles, and balloons filled with water." Plinko is also a carnival game we play at Oneighty, but pot-luck shots fits this meme better, I think.


So here are your random plinko questions lined up in a row just like tin cans:  So answer the questions and then hop over to Linda's to join all the others.


1. How old is the oldest pair of shoes in your closet?  Probably a four or five years or so.  A pair of tennis shoes because I rarely wear them.

2. Did you buy Girl Scout cookies this year? If so, what variety?  No , I can honestly say so far I haven't.  My son bought two boxes and offered me one of them, and I told him no.  I ate one cookie.  Trying to watch my portion control.

3. Do you know how to ballroom dance? If not, would you like to?  Don't have a clue and don't think I would really care to learn.

4. Were you a responsible child/teenager?  A child I think I was, but as I got older I'm sure I pushed the envelope some.  And caused my Mom a few sleepless nights.  I need to apoligize to her for them, because now that I have grown kids I know what she went through as a Mom.

5. How many of this year's Oscar-nominated movies did you see?  Just Blindside, and it was AWESOME.  Will be one that I buy when it comes out on DVD.

6. If you're going to have a medical procedure done, such as having blood drawn, is it easier for you to watch someone else having the procedure done or have it done yourself?  Always hard to watch anything like that done on one of your children.  When they hurt you hurt.  But as far as it being done on me, it doesn't bother me at all.  My oldest daughter almost passes out from just the sight of needles, but she definetly didn't inherit that from me.


7. What is your favorite day of the week and why?  That's a hard one, would say Saturday my one day to sleep late.  But Sunday also because of church.


8. Do you miss anyone right now?  I miss old friends that I haven't seen in a while.  But also family that has passed away, especially my Dad, and brother.  It gets easier but I think we will always miss them.


9. Do hospitals make you queasy? no not at all


10. At which store would you like to max-out your credit card. Not that you ever would, you responsible person, you.  That's a hard one for me, I'm not a big shopper.  But I'm sure I could find somewhere to spend it if I had it to max-out if I didn't have to pay it back.
   
11. Are you true to the brand names of products/items?  no, I go for the cheapest.


12. Which is more difficult: looking into someone’s eyes when you are telling someone how you feel, or looking into someone’s eyes when he/she is telling you how he/she feels?  Me looking into someone's eyes telling them how I feel.  I have a hard time expressing how I feel because I worry about how it's going to be taken by the other person.



OK ... ready, aim, PLINK!

Random Dozen

It''s Wednesday so it's time for another Random Dozen.  The list of those joining in is growing by leaps and bounds, because it is so much fun learning  more about fellow bloggers.  So what are you waiting on?  Come join us.


1. Do you prefer even or odd numbers? Any particular reason?  Never really thought about it, probably even numbers.


2. On a scale of 1-10, with 1 being "not at all" and 10 being Carly Simon-worthy, how vain are you?  1 not at all.

3. Among these Irish stereotypes, with which do you identify most closely? Talkative, Proud, Inquisitive, Love to party, Hot-tempered  Inquisitive, but some would say nosy.

4. How lucky do you consider yourself? I'm not lucky, I'm blessed.

5. What is the subject of your favorite post that you've written?  Anything about my children and grandaughter

6. Describe March weather where you live in three words.  rainy, cool, windy today, stick around though that may change tomorrow. 

7. How apt are you at detecting blarney when you hear it? (Smooth talk, flattery)   Most of the time I can read through somebodies fakeness.

8. How "green" are you, environmentally speaking?  Not as green as I would like to be.  We recycle some but could do better when it comes to paper and cardboard.

9. What is your favorite song this week? 



10. You are walking along and see a coin on the ground. What denomination does it have to be before you will stop to pick it up?  Doesn't matter, even if it's a penny I pick it up.

11. Complete the sentence: "Every time I look outside my window ...."  I am seeing the first signs of Spring.  woohoo!!!

12. What was the #1 song on the day you were born? See this site to find out.

Random Dozen

It's Wednesday again so time for another Random Dozen.  If you haven't joined in yet you are truly missing meeting other great bloggers that will make you laugh, cry, and encourage you all in the same day.  So hop on over to Linda's  for the questions and link them at the bottom of her post.

1. Have you ever fired a gun or shot a bow and arrow?  Not that I can recall.  Growing up with 4 brothers I can remember my Dad taking them to learn to shoot guns, but I guess I was labeled too fragile.  We did have archery in P.E. in High School but I don't remember much about it. 


2. Do you know where your childhood best friends are?  Some of them.  I know what cities they are in but that's about all.  My closest one that lived in the same neighborhood, tried to seduce my first husband while we were still married so we don't exactly keep in touch. 

3. Do you usually arrive early, late, or on time?  I would have to say on time, even though my husband would say late.  But honestly I don't arrive late that often.

4. Are you more of a New York or California type?  New York seems hurried and crowded and California seems more laid back, hang out at the beach.  So I guess I would be more Cali type.

5. Do you have a special ring tone? no can't say that I do.

6. What is your favorite type of chip?  Guess it would have to be KC Masterpiece.

7. Best comedy you've ever seen is ....  My mind is blank at the moment. 

8. Have you ever cut your own hair? To quote Dr. Phil, "How'd that work for ya?"  I can remember cutting my bangs when I was younger.  Dont think they turned out too awefully bad.

9. If you were going to have an extreme makeover, would you rather it be about your house or your personal self?
  My house, definetly.  We bought it a little over two years ago and stripped all the wallpaper and painted.  I HATE the color the living room/dining room turned out.  So I eventually have to re-paint it.  Needs alot of updating shall we say. 
10. Are you allergic to anything? long-haired cats, and so far my two oldest children are also. 
11. Why is it so hard to change?  We like routine.  I think it's also our nature to be just a little stubborn.  Well a lot stubborn for some.  LOL 

12. One last question dedicated to February love: CS Lewis said, "To love is to be vulnerable." Please share one example of that assertion or share any thought you'd like to about this topic.  I believe it's our human nature to want to feel loved by other people.  Sometimes we make wrong choices to try and have that love.  When if only we could realize we have the greatest love of all and that is the love of our Heavenly Father.  Through Him we can love others as He does.

Random Dozen

Although this begins with a salute to the Olympics, you'll notice about half-way through these questions that Linda turns the corner and goes off on another path as fast as a luge rounding a bend. Hence the name: Random.


1. If you could compete in one Olympic event (not necessarily winter sports) what would it be?I don't watch the winter ones that much.  So I would have to go with a summer one.  Tennis or swimming, I'm not good at either but enjoy both.

2. Do remember a specific Olympic moment from the past?  The first one that comes to mind is the attack on Nancy Kerrigan.

3. Have you ever known anyone who competed in the Olympics? no can't say that I have

4. If everyday activities were Olympic-worthy, which activity would you have a gold medal in? cooking, well more so baking. love to bake from scratch.

5. Do you know anything about your ethnic heritage? not really

6. Do you enjoy sleeping late? Yes when I can but not real late because then I become lazy.

7. Have you ever performed CPR on anyone? Do you know how? (Yes, that's two, I know. Whatevs.)  No I have never performed CPR, and yes I do know how.

8. Name one country you'd like to visit and explain why.  Austria would be nice.

9. Have you ever fixed up a couple romantically? Not that I can remember.

10. What is the last book you read?  The Sweet By and By

11. Do you enjoy sleeping late? NO, YOU write the question! How's that for random??  Ok since we're talking about sleep.   Is there any particular way you have to sleep?  My right side definetly, cannot sleep on my back at all.

12. What is your favorite meal at your favorite restaurant? Chicken and Dumplings at Cracker Barrel in which we don't have one so I don't get them often.

Random Dozen

1. Are you pleasant when you're ill, or are you a grumpy, fussy patient?  Mostly pleasant, but want to be left alone.


2. When you find out that school is canceled (due to inclement weather) what is your gut reaction?  It's been a long time since we had that to happen.  If so it would be for a hurricane warning.  So my reaction would be do we have to evacuate, or not.

3. What is one domestic skill you wish you could improve?  Keeping the house clean.  I clean but it never stays that way.

4. Do you decorate your home for Valentine's Day?  Cant say that I do.

5. What song is on your mind today?              

6. Do you prefer contemporary movies or classic?  contemporary

7. How well do you "compartmentalize" your feelings? For example, how well can you put aside a really trying moment to deal with the immediate situation which is not related to the trying moment, e.g., putting aside a tiff with your spouse in order to finish wallpapering a room.   I'm usually pretty good at it.  Especially you know how on Sunday morning when everything is going wrong.  The kids are grumpy, the husband is running late and you walk in church with a smile on your face.  As if everything is perfect.

8. What is the first thing that attracted you to your spouse? (Or if you're single, to your best friend.)  Not really sure because he's changed so much since we've gotten married.
9. When was the last time your heart raced?  Can't remember.

10. What are your memories of Valentine's Day at school?  Elementary school we always decorated a shoe box for all of our Valentine's to go in.  They don't do that here anymore, they bring them home in a paper bag.

11. If you were going to receive candy for Valentine's Day, which would you prefer?  Anything but the boxes of chocolate, most of that candy just isn't that good to me.  

12. Red or pink?  Pink, definetly.

Random Dozen

Have you joined in the fun yet of Random Dozen?  If not answer the questions and link over at Linda's with everyone else.

1. Do you use the labels various charities send you as “free gifts?”
Sure, why waste them.


2. What is your favorite time of day (or night) for skywatching?  Mostly during the day.  I lie on the trampoline with Makayla and look at the shapes in the clouds.


3. What is the most adventurous you've ever been with trying a new food? (Keep it G-rated please)
Can't really think of anything lately.  I do remember YEARS ago when one of my friends wanted me to drink beer.  She tried putting ice cream in it, and it was still gross and wasted the ice cream in the process.


4. Have you ever heard a rock sing? (Trust me, there's a reason for this one!)  Not that I can think of.  But He does say if we don't praise him even the rocks will cry out.


5. If you could learn a language you don't presently speak, what would it be? spanish.  I know most says if they come here they should learn english.  But their not going to so, it would be nice to know what they are talking about.  Especially when your in walmart with them and their staring a hole through you.


6. Al Capone's tombstone read, “My Jesus, Mercy.” If you could write your own epitaph, what would it say?
An inspiration to many.

7. If you were a famous musician who was known by one name, like “Cher,” “Sting,” or “Jewel,” what would it be? It doesn’t have to be your first name, but it can be, if you’d like.
Can't think of anything.
8. Have you ever been inordinately “into” a television show? Yes, there is certain ones that I don't miss. 


9. When you sneeze, do you go big, or do you do that weird “heenh!” sound that makes people think you’re going to blow your brains out? Any other variation we should know about?
I think I sneeze fairly normal.  It's not so loud that it draws attention to it.

10. Do you still read an actual newspaper that you hold in your hands, or do you get your news elsewhere? No, I read them online.


11. Are you a good speller? yes, It's one thing I'm anal about.  I hate for words to be misspelled, but I can usually decipher if they are.


12. At what time each day do you start thinking about Lost lunch?
Usually noon or whenever I get hungry.

Random Dozen

1. So I was thinking about how Jon Bon Jovi never seems to age much. His hair is smaller nowadays, but he still manages to look like a boy somehow. And then that made me think of the story of Dorian Gray. Question: If you physically lock in one age for yourself, which would you choose and why? 
24 , I was at a wonderful weight.  And grey hair hadn't started showing up yet. 



2. What is the best dish that you cook or bake (your piece de resistance?)  That's a hard one because I love to bake from scratch.   But my favorite would be cake for someone's birthday.  Because it's whatever kind they have requested so I know it's going to make them happy.


3. When you feel blue, what is one strategy you use to help yourself back to normal?  CHOCOLATE,  good worship music

4. When was the last time you danced in public?  LOL  Years ago, at least twenty.


5. Do you consider yourself a realist or dreamer?  Definetly a dreamer. 


6. As a parent, what is one thing that you have done well?    Always been there for them.  There's not much that I can think of that any of them couldn't come to me and talk to me about. 


7. Which is your favorite character on the Andy Griffith show?  Aunt Bea, because she's always in the kitchen.


8. On a scale of 1-10, how much do you know about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.?  2  Probably not very much.

9. Have you never been mellow? Have you never tried … to find a comfort from in side you? (Sorry, Jorge was singing that song just now, and it just seemed to be perfect timing as I was creating this week’s questions.) REAL question: What is your #1 driving pet peeve?
Just one.  LOL  I guess the worse one is when you want to pass someone and both lanes are going the same speed.  If you get in the fast lane then pass whoever is in the slow lane, don't drive right beside them.

10. Which color best represents your mood today? Care to elaborate?  Blue,  I have been in a slump since the New Year and can't seem to get myself out of it.  No motivation to do anything other than the bare essentials.  Memes, and review/giveaway blogs, can't seem to blog about anything I have to think of myself.
11. If your spouse were an animal, which would he/she be?  Depends on which day of the week it is.  I will say a bear because if he could he would hibernate for the winter.

12. What activity takes up the bulk of your time on an average day?  laundry, doesn't seem like I will ever get caught up.