Easier than the 25 Random Things
A new meme going around on Facebook.
1. What time did you get up this morning?
4:50 - it was a "workout" morning.
2. Diamonds or pearls
Pearls
3. What was the last film you saw at the cinema?
The Tale of Despereaux. I thought it was kind of slow.
4. What is your favourite TV show?
I don't really watch TV, but when I do, it is House Hunters on HGTV - I like trying to guess which place they end up buying - usually, I get it right
5. What do you usually have for breakfast?
Coffee, then a snack around 10am - a bagel or cereal / oatmeal.
6. What is your middle name(s)?
Given middle name was Ann, I changed it to Chang when I got married.
7. What food do you dislike
Overcooked vegetables, most organ meats (a little bit of pate is OK now and then). Super sweet deserts.
8. What is your favorite CD at moment?
Still Sara Bareilles' music.
9. What kind of car do you drive?
I toggle between the Toyota Corolla and the Chevy Tahoe.
10. Favorite sandwich?
Anything from the Panini Press, but it has to have cheese in it!
11. What characteristic do you despise?
Inconsiderate, un-friendly, self-absorbed people.
12. Favorite item of clothing?
Any of my cashmere sweaters
13. If you could go anywhere in the world on vacation, where would you go?
Africa.
14. Favorite brand of clothing?
I'm not that brand conscious. I buy what's on sale....
15. Where would you retire to?
I hear great things about Roanoke, VA. I would love to have a summer home in the Berkshires and a winter home in Florida. Probably not going to happen, though.
16. What was your most recent memorable birthday?
For my 40th birthday, Scott arranged for a limousine to take us around town to dinner and wherever else we wanted to go. The kids had the best time in that thing - they hung out the windows as it cruised around the neighborhood.
17. Favorite sport to watch?
Football on TV, or Illini basketball.
18. Furthest place you are sending this?
Into cyberspace!
19. Person you expect to send it back first?
Don't know.
20. When is your birthday?
May 26
21. Are you a morning person or a night person?
Morning person
22. What is your shoe size?
7
23. Pets?
Our 15 year old cat, Rascal and frisky 2 year old cat, Hannah.
24. Any new and exciting news you'd like to share with us?
Nothing is really exciting around here - that's good in a lot of ways.
25. What did you want to be when you were little
A Teacher or a Baker.
26. How are you today?
A little strung out - my workplace laid off 15 people today. Some stressful times.
27. What is your favourite candy?
Cadbury Fruit and Nut Milk Chocolate.
28. What is your favourite flower?
Just one? Tulips, Orchids, Lavender, Iris, Lilacs, just to name a few.....
29. What is a day on the calendar you are looking forward to?
August - we plan to travel to Colorado.
31. What are you listening to right now?
My daughter as she sings the latest Taylor Swift songs.
32. What was the last thing you ate?
An apple
33. Do you wish on stars?
Occasionally
34. If you were a crayon, what color would you be?
I took a blog thing test and the result I got was purple.
35. How is the weather right now?
Cold, but today's 34 degF felt rather warm after the past week with a daily high of 16 degF.
36. The first person you spoke to on the phone today?
I didn't use the phone today.
37. Favourite soft drink?
Diet Coke
38. Favourite restaurant?
Radio Maria
39. Real hair color?
Dark Brown / Black
40. What was your favourite toy as a child?
My Holly Hobbie dolls.
41. Summer or winter?
Fall
42. Hugs or kisses
Both!
43. Chocolate or Vanilla?
Chocolate
44. Coffee or tea?
Coffee
45.Do you want your friends to answer and post?
Sure!
46. When was the last time you cried?
Scott was describing the premise of the movie "The Bucket List" last night. I though about being terminally ill, and that teared me up.
47. What is under your bed?
Luggage.
48. What did you do last night?
Blogged, hung out with the kids and went to bed.
49. What are you afraid of ?
Not being able to care for my kids.
50. Salty or sweet?
Salty
51. How many keys on your key ring?
Depends on the key ring I am using - I have one for each vehicle, which eliminates the single key ring with a thousand keys on it (like my mother's - ha, ha!)
52. How many years at your current job?
6 years with my current company.
53. Favourite day of the week?
Probably Saturday.
54. How many towns have you lived in?
8: Washington, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Ohio, New York, West Virginia, Indiana, Illinois.
55. Do you make friends easily?
I think so.
56. How many people will you send this to?
Whoever sees / reads this on my blog.
57. How many will respond?
I think most of them already have!
