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1. How old will you be in five years? 36

2. Who did you spend at least two hours with today? My boss. Ugh.

3. How tall are you? 5’9″

4. What do you look forward to most in the next six weeks? Mr. V’s gastric bypass. Woot!

5. What’s the last movie you saw? Valentine’s Day

6. Who was the last person you called? My coworker across the hall

7. Who was the last person to call you? My coworker across the hall

8. What was the last text message you received? A tweet probably

9. Who was the last person to leave you a voicemail? My mother

10. Do you prefer to call or text? Text

11. What were you doing at 12am last night? Watching Holmes on Homes with Mr. V

12. Are your parents married/separated/divorced? Married

13. When is the last time you saw your mom? October

14. What color are your eyes? Hazel

15. What time did you wake up today? 7 a.m.

16. What are you wearing right now? t-shirt, PJ pants, jacket

17. What is your favorite christmas song? O Holy Night

18. Where is your favorite place to be? On the back patio with Mr. V on a warm day

19. Where is your least favorite place to be? In a line or a crowd

20. Where would you go if you could go anywhere? Somewhere peaceful with lots of great history and architecture

21. Where do you think you’ll be in 10 years? No idea!

22. Do you tan or burn? Tan

23. What did you fear was going to get you at night as a child? Death. I wasn’t very fearful but I was scared to die.

24. What was the last thing that really made you laugh? Mr. V had me almost peeing my pants laughing before bed last night. He rocks my world.

25. How many TVs do you have in your house? 3

26. How big is your bed? King

27. Do you have a laptop or desktop computer? Both

29. What color are your sheets? Sage green and chocolate brown

30. How many pillows do you sleep with? One

31. What is your favorite season? Spring

32. What do you like about Autumn? Color changes

33. What do you like about winter? Not much!

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Foods which disgust the crap out of me: Brains, Liver, Tongue, Balls, Mayo

TV show I loathe: Anything reality

Movie I loathe: Anything Sci Fi

Music genres I loathe: Death Metal

Magazine which annoys me: Maxim

Makes me cranky at restaurant: Inattentive servers

Makes me cranky in public: Crowds

Makes me cranky in general: Noise

Pisses me off at home: Animal mess

Pisses me off at work: People who don’t do what I say. LOL

Pisses me off in general: People who are intolerant and obnoxious

Makes me impatient at home: Waiting

Makes me impatient at work: The IT Department

Makes me impatient in public: Stupid customer service reps

Celebrity I hate: Many

Music artist I hate: Chris Brown

I could care less about: Reality television

Annoys the crap out of me weekdays: Traffic

Annoys the crap out of me weekends: The insane amount of people out and about. Grrr.

Blogger habit that annoys you: Posting excerpts so that you have to click “read more” to read the full post.

Feature on your blog you hate: Not loving my sidebars right now

Movie star you despise: Carmen Electra

Politician that you hate: Rumsfeld

1. What did you do in 2009 that you’d never done before? Strap-on sex Haha, you asked!

2. Did you keep your New Years’ resolutions, and will you make more for next year? Didn’t make any last year

3. How will you be spending New Year’s Eve? No clue, but future SIL and Mr. V are making plans, I believe

4. Did anyone close to you die? Yes, my Aunt Pauline

5. What countries did you visit? None

6. What would you like to have in 2010 that you lacked in 2009? A raise/promotion

7. What date from 2009 will remain etched upon your memory, and why? October 31, the date Mr. V proposed

8. What was your biggest achievement of the year? Lots of work-related achievements this year. Managed to stay on my meds and vitamins.

9. What was your biggest failure? Failed to walk and exercise like I had hoped to do.

10. Did you suffer illness or injury? This year has actually been pretty good. Had pain early in the year and am suffering now but have otherwise done well.

11. What was the best thing you bought? Kindle and iPhone are tied

12. Where did most of your money go? Bills and student loans. Heh…

13. What song will always remind you of 2009? Um… no clue

14. What do you wish you’d done more of? Time at Pumpkinhead’s new school

15. What do you wish you’d done less of? Work

16. What was your favourite TV program? Really enjoyed Criminal Minds this season

17. Do you hate anyone now that you didn’t hate this time last year? No

18. What was the best book you read? Don’t have any standouts. Just finished Scarpetta Factor and it was really good.

19. What was your greatest musical discovery? Our Wedding Song, Angel Eyes by Jeff Healey (new to me)

20. What was your favorite film of this year? Curious Case of Benjamin Button or The Proposal

21. What did you do on your birthday? My birthday is today, actually. Ask me tonight… Last year I planned my own 30th birthday party and spent it with family, friends and ex-boyfriend.

22. What kept you sane? My son, my job and Mr. V

23. Who did you miss? I miss my grandparents

24. Who was the best new person you met? Mr. V, of course. Also have a great new colleague who is a good friend

25. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2009 Try something different – you may be surprised at the results

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Sunday Stealing: The Party Mummy Meme

1. Name someone with the same birthday as you. T

2. Where was your first kiss? Bible camp on a park bench by a lake

3. Have you ever hit on someone of the opposite sex? If yes, why? Only in fun

4. Have you ever sung in front of a large number of people? When? I was constantly singing growing up, although my mother and brother did more solos in church

5. What’s the first thing you notice about your preferred sex? Eyes

6. What really turns you off? Guys who call women “bitches” or use other derogatory words/terms

7. What is your biggest mistake? Heh. Got a while?

8. Have you ever hurt yourself on purpose? Yes. I was raped as a teen and began cutting for a while. My mother noticed and got me help but she never found out why I was cutting.

9. Say something totally random about yourself. I love cucumbers with vinegar. Mmm, vinegar!

10. Has anyone ever said you looked like a celebrity? No

11. Do you still watch kiddie movies or TV shows? Yes, because I have a six year-old

12. Are you comfortable with your height? Love being tall!

13. What is the most romantic thing someone of the preferred sex has done for you? Mr. V is super-romantic. I think his proposal was pretty amazing. Actually, he does romantic things for me all the time just in the way he cares for me.

14. When do you know it’s love? When you feel like the things you do are reciprocated by the other person and you can’t imagine life without that person

15. What’s something that really annoys you? Sounds. I have serious sound sensitivity, including tapping, chewing, fingernail clipping, finger joint popping, etc. Drives me NUTS!

Sunday Stealing: The Over the Top Meme

Part One – Describe:

Your hair? Thick, brown, shoulder-length

Your mother? High-strung

Your father? Knowledgeable

Your favorite food? Chocolate

Your dream last night? None

Your favorite drink? Hot tea

Your dream/goal? I have kind of lost my goals a bit lately. I’d like to be put in a managerial position at work and take a certification exam in my field, which would position me better for growth in the field.

The room are you in? Living room

Your hobby? Reading

Your fear? Harm coming to my child

Your TV? BIG!

Your Pets? Raster, Pixel, Jack, Toby and Shadoe

Friends? Quirky, unique, amazing

Your life? Going in a good direction

Your mood? Psyched

If you’re missing someone? I miss my grandparents. I think they would have really liked Mr. V.

Your best friend? Ashante

Part Two – The Where’s?

Where do you want to be in 6 years? In a different position at work (hell, if that doesn’t happen in the next year, I’m going to have to re-evaluate); raising another child with Mr. V, celebrating our 5-year wedding anniversary

Where were you last night? On the couch, cuddling with Mr. V. Yep, we’re wild. LOL

Where did you grow up? All over the place

One place that I go to over and over? Work. But seriously, I spend a lot of time at Sam’s Club (thanks to the four cats who constantly need enormous bags of kitty litter) and I love used bookstores. Since becoming engaged, I now spend 45 minutes every two weeks at the nail salon getting my pink-and-whites refilled.

Your favorite place to eat out? I like Japanese, steakhouses, seafood restaurants – mmm, protein!

Wish list items? Kindle, raise, promotion

Last time you laughed? This morning Pumpkinhead came in, crawled into bed with me and started blowing raspberries on my arm, shoulder, etc. We were both gigging.

Last time you cried? Cried last night watching TV. I’m such a girl!

Part Three – The What’s?

Something that you aren’t? shy/soft-spoken

Last thing you did? Laid out rose petals from SIL’s wedding flowers to dry. I’m going to make her some potpourri.

What are you wearing? A silky pink negligee (slip-dress style)

Something you’re not wearing? Underclothes

Your favorite store? Amazon.com

A- Advocate for: Equality

B- Best Feature: Smile

C- Could do without: Reality television

D- Dreams and desires: Career advancement

E- Essential items: Books, chocolate, my boys

F- Favorite past time: Reading

G- Good at: Many things Immodesty? Not so much. LOL

H- Have never tried: Um…

I- If I had a million dollars: I would pay off all my bills

J- Junkie for: chocolate, lelo

K- Kindred spirit: Anne of Green Gables

L- Little known fact: My two pinkies curve in a V shape

M- Memorable moment: Can’t think of one right now

N- Never again will I: ride a rollercoaster (so scared of heights, it hurts, I HATE it!!!!)

O- Occasional indulgence: Expensive cheeses

P- Profession: Legal compliance

Q- Quote: “Forgive quickly, kiss slowly, love truly, laugh uncontrollably. ”

R- Reason to smile: Mr. V and little Pumpkinhead

S- Sorry about: Can’t think of something I want to share right now

T- Things you are worrying about right now: The future, bills, work, life… pick one!!

U- Uninterested in: Reality television

V- Very scared of: Anything happening to my child

W- Worst habits: Stress eating and clutter

Y- Yummiest dessert: Molten chocolate cake

X- X marks my ideal vacation spot: Somewhere tropical or filled with history (love architecture!)

Z- Zodiac sign: Capricorn

1. Is there anybody you just wish would fall off the planet? Rush Limbaugh

2. How do you flush the toilet in public? With my foot – ew, germs!

3. Do you wear your seatbelt in the car? Yes, always!

4. Do you have a crush on someone? I’m crushing pretty hard on Mr. V, but he knows it.

5. Name one thing you worry about running out of. Right now? Wine and chocolate. Ahh, stress.

6. What famous person do you (or other people) think you resemble? I have never been told I resemble anyone famous (unless you count Grimace of McDonalds fame – oh, yes, middle school was fun times!)

7. What is your favourite pizza topping? Veggies

8. Do you crack your knuckles? Heck no! I hate that sound.

9. What song do you hate the most? Can’t think of it right now. I am not a fan of songs with the “c” word in them and, boy, there do seem to be a lot of women-hating “c”-word songs out.

10. Did just mentioning that song make it get stuck in your head? No.

11. What are your super powers? I have a great sense of smell and I used to be called the Walking Dictionary.

12. Peppermint or spearmint? Peppermint

13. Where are your car keys? In my purse

14. Last song you listened to? Happy Birthday song on my friend, Lance’s, Facebook page

15. What’s your most annoying habit? Worrying/Over-thinking

16. Where did you last go on vacation? Vacation? What’s that? LOL. No, the last vacation I went on was to Julian, California with Blue Eyes around this time last fall. Yes, it has been a full year since I have taken vacation. Sick time for my kid DOES NOT COUNT (although my boss thinks it does)

17. What is your best physical feature? I asked Mr. V and he said 1) “that you can post in public?!?”, 2) “your hips” – to which I glared, but he says they are a perfect curve he can rest his hand on. Ha. I’d usually go with my smile.

18. What CD is closest to you right now? None. Probably the CD for one of the Wii games.

19. What 3 things can always be found in your refrigerator? Cheese sticks, pickles, ketchup

20. What superstition do you believe/practice? I believe that if you go to the bathroom, the food will finally come.

21. What colour are your bed sheets? We have a white set, a green set and a chocolate brown set

22. Would you rather be a fish or a bird? Bird

23. Last thing you broke? It’s been a while. Probably a glass or something while moving.

24. What are you having to eat tonight? No idea. Soup?

25. What colour shirt are you wearing? I am wearing lacy pink lingerie. Mr. V is doing a good job of ignoring it. To his credit, I *am* super-sick (slept literally 17 hours straight – yay bronchitis…)

26. If you could be doing anything else today, what would you rather be doing? Feeling well enough to do anything besides laying on the couch. As it is, I had to give up a friend’s birthday party. And I’m supposed to meet my mother to say goodbye because she flies to the Middle East tomorrow.

27. Do security cameras make you nervous? No

28. If you wrote a book about your life, what would the title be? Leap first, look later

29. Last time you went to a cemetery? This summer when my great aunt was buried in the family plot

30. Last concert you went to? I don’t remember. Was supposed to go to George Strait but sold those. Probably Ricky Martin with my ex-husband. Yep, it’s been a while!

31. Favourite musician(s)/bands you’ve seen in concert? Travis Tritt, Martina McBride, Kenny Chesney, Wiggles

32. Next concert you’re planning to attend? No plans. Would love to see Sugarland in concert (real reason I was going to see George Strait)

33. Do you talk to yourself? Yes, all the time. Usually in my head.

34. Have you ever adopted or purchased a pet? Yes, Jack and Toby. And Shirley, come to think of it.

35. Have you ever been present when an animal is being born? Yes, our Shih Tzus had several litters and I’ve seen kittens being born. When we were visiting Guatemala, the pig had piglets.

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1. The phone rings. Who will it to be? My mother or my brother. Hence the 10,000 voicemails on my cell… LOL.

2. When shopping at the grocery store, do you return your cart? No, I suck and I am lazy. If it’s close, I will; otherwise it goes near my car. Got out of the habit once Pumpkinhead was born because I was always freaked that someone would steal him and the car if I walked away to return the cart.

3. In a social setting, are you more of a talker or a listener? Talker for sure

4. Do you take compliments well? Yes. Some have even called me arrogant. Harumph! I just call it healthy self-esteem.

5. Do you play Sudoku? No

6. If abandoned alone in the wilderness, would you survive? Yes. I was a Girl Guide (NZ version of scouts). I can kick wilderness ass!!

7. Did you ever go to camp as a kid? Yes. Dug my own hole to pee in and pitched my own tent. Bleech.

8. What was your favorite game as a kid? Scrabble (yes, I know, I am weird. And klutzy)

9. If a sexy person was pursuing you, but you knew he was married, would you? FUCK NO!

10. Could you date someone with different religious beliefs than you? I could but I don’t think it is a good idea because it wouldn’t work out long-term so, no.

11. Do you like to pursue or be pursued? I like to be pursued. Doesn’t usually work out. Actually not sure it has ever worked out. I am such a man.

12. Use three words to describe yourself? Loving, generous, intelligent

13. Do any songs make you cry? Do you have a few hours?

14. Are you continuing your education? Waaahhh. No.

15. Do you know how to shoot a gun? Blue Eyes took me to shoot. Does that mean I “know how”? Um… I’m thinking no.

16. Have you ever taken pictures in a photo booth? Yes

17. How often do you read books? Used to do it all the time. Now less so but I still love to read.

18. Do you think more about the past, present or future? Dream about the past; worry about the present; think/worry about the future

19. What is your favorite children’s book? I love so many. The “If You Give a Mouse…” series, the Geronimo Stilton books, etc., etc. Pumpkinhead and I are enjoying exploring the options.

20.What color are your eyes? Hazel

21. How tall are you? 5’9″

22. Where is your dream house located? Wherever my love is

23. If your house was on fire, what would be the first thing you grabbed? My child

24. When was the last time you were at Olive Garden? A few weeks ago

25. Where was the furthest place you traveled today? To the couch

26. Do you like mustard? Love it, especially Grey Poupon.

Sunday Stealing: The Ellie Bellie Meme

What are your most common nicknames? I could tell you but then you’d know. Right now Mr. V’s calling me “The Pusher” because he says the food I make him is crack.

What is today’s weather? Sunny and hot, like every other day. Love where I live!

Where did go on vacation this year? Vacation? What vacation?!?

What did you do there? You mean at work?

Where did you stay? No vacation. Waaah!

What job do you do? I work in the legal department of a large corporation administering a corporate-wide program

Describe where you live Beautiful neighborhood in a warm southern state

What do you usually do on weekends? Cleaning, errands, cuddling on the couch with my boys

What food hits your ‘bliss spot’? Molten chocolate cake with raspberries. Mmmm.

What drink really does it for you? I love beer but my stomach has had a hard time with it lately so it’s been ice water or red wine.

Describe the first friend that comes to your head Ashante – smart, funny, friendly, loyal, awesome!

What was the last restaurant you went to? Chinese buffet with Mr. V. Super yummy/clean one, even though they didn’t have the plantains I love last time we went. Boo.

Where would you like to live if you had unlimited moneys and nothing stopping your dreams? I’m happy where I am. Home is where you make it. I’d love to travel more but I don’t have a place I’d rather live.

What is the likeliness of you achieving this dream home? Snort…

What do you like to do in your spare time? Love to read.

What’s your favorite genre for TV programs? Legal or medical drama

What’s your favorite genre for music? Country

What’s your favorite song that’s sad? Raining You by Brad Paisley or If I Had Only Known by Reba

What’s your favorite sappy film? How can I pick. Steel Magnolias and Beaches are both great ones.

How about your favorite chick flick? Loved The Proposal

What are you looking forward to at the moment? My ex-husband starting to pay child support again. Not living paycheck-to-paycheck. Feeling less stressed!

What are you dreading at the moment? Bills.

How would you describe your personality? Intense.

if you had a personality eraser, what part of yours might you erase? I tend to come across as arrogant or too serious. I’m not sure why that is. I think I’m nice and fun but apparently I make people feel stupid. I think it’s a tone of voice thing (my Dad has the same vocal quality). Sucks, especially because I don’t know when I am doing it.

You are given $5000 to spend in 1 day, what do you do with it? remember, no limitations! Massage, Godiva, haircut, new clothes, vacation

What is your biggest fear? Losing my child, my job or the roof over our heads

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