This Week’s Questions

1. If you had to choose a country to live in besides USA (or the country you live in), which would it be?

I would choose France.  I love all things French and took years of French in school.  Although, I can’t speak very well, I know enough to get by and I think I would actually become more fluent if I lived there and was forced to speak it all the time.  And the food there!  Wine and cheese.  Fresh bread, croissants, and pastries.  I think I could be very happy there.

2. Which would be worse, wearing flip flops in the snow or wearing gloves in the summer?

Flip flops in the snow would be worse.  I hate having cold feet!

3. Fried or Baked and why?

Baked.  And believe me, I have my choice of fried foods living here in the South.  But I actually do preferred baked things.  And I never fry food at home.

4. If you were an entertainment reporter, which celeb would you love to interview and why?

Sandra Bullock.  She’s had a crazy ride lately and I think she would be fun to talk to.  There would be lots of laughing I am sure.

5. What was your favorite book as a preteen/teenager?

I remember reading “The Thorn Birds” when I was in High School and loved it.  I thought it was epic!  I don’t remember what I liked reading in Jr. High although I loved going  to the Library. 

6. List your top 3 guilty pleasure television shows.

Real Housewives of New York City, The Soup, and Bethenny Getting Married.

 

7. What bumper sticker slogan best describes you/your attitude/your life?

I have it printed on the sidebar of my blog:  “Never do anything you wouldn’t want to explain to the paramedics.”

8. If you were to join a circus - what performer would you be?

I have never been to the Circus nor do I think I’ll ever go to the Circus.  And, I don’t feel like I am missing anything.  I’d probably be the cotton candy vendor. :)

These questions are part of “Getting to Know You” over at MannLand 5.  Stop by to read more !

Today’s Questions

Here are Today’s Questions brought to you compliments of Mannland5. This is a fun and easy Sunday morning post for me. Especially lately, when I haven’t had as much time as I would like to do some of the things I would much rather be doing and blogging about!

1. If you could have one of Superman's powers which one would you want? Superhuman strength..Flight..Superhuman speed..X-Ray vision..etc

Why X-Ray vision of course. Then I could see behind closed doors, see inside boxes and packages, and see what other women carry in their handbags. :)

2. The best thing I ever won is....?

Many years ago, in a land far, far away, I won an award with an all expenses paid trip to Marco Island in Florida for my husband and me. We had a great time even though the weather could have been better. Every night when we came back to our room there was a gift waiting for each of us. On the final night there was a surprise concert with Gladys Knight and the Pips. We were treated like royalty and it was a blast!

3. Have you ever skyped with a bloggy friend?

Nope. Don’t have Skype. Probably won’t for a while.

4. What is your favorite Summer month?

I used to like June but this June has been crazy. We would usually take a trip to the beach in June but not this year. Not liking June much these days. I’m going to go with August. That’s when my birthday is and the kids go back to school. :)

5. Pool, Lake, or Ocean?

I loved the pool when my kids were little. Love a lake if there is a boat involved. And my favorite is the Ocean. So many things to do and ways to keep entertained.

6. One of my favorite Summer memories is.....?

Most summers we would take our kids to the Outer Banks in North Carolina for a week at the beach. Swimming, boogie boarding, skim boarding, looking for shells and eating lots of shrimp are what we filled our days with. And, when I was growing up, my Mom’s side of the family had a cottage on a lake that we would visit on most weekends. Those were a fun way to spend time in the summer. I miss not having a place at the lake to visit on the weekends now that I am an adult.

7. What's your favorite secret bargain?

Why marked down cheese of course! The US requires that cheese have an expiration date when we all know that cheese is an “aged” food. Don’t let the expiration dates scare you. Stores can’t mark it down after the expiration date. They have to throw it away. But many stores will mark it down the week before it expires. You have a good week or two to enjoy it . Now of course, don’t buy anything that has already started to mold. But truly, there are some great deals to be found! :)

8. Do you plan on or have you been watching the World Cup?

Hmm…no I don’t think so. :) Not a big fan yet. Now if it was Lacrosse…then yes it would be on all day and night.

Today’s Questions

It’s Sunday and you know what that means….more questions! It’s Getting to Know You Day over at Mannland5….Stop by and join in the the question answering madness. ;)

1. If a person has a booger in their nose. and you can see it, do you tell them?

It depends on who it is. If it is a friend….Yes. Someone I don’t like…Absolutely! Husband and kids…YES…An acquaintance, a stranger, or someone I am working with…No.

2. What are you passionate about?

“Passionate” is a pretty strong word! I would have to say my husband, kids, and our dog.

3. How long have you been blogging?

June makes it exactly one year! It’s been so fun and I have met many wonderful people along the way and it has helped me accomplish many projects that might other wise have gone unfinished or undone. And I have learned tons and have lists of new things I want to give a try.

4. What is your favorite "summer" drink?

Pellegrino sparkling water. I LOVE it. I buy it by the case at Costco. I like to drink it cold with a slice of lime. And at a party I like Mojitos, ice cold beer with a wedge of lime, a glass of red wine, or an icy cold Cosmo with a slice of orange. I am big on fruit garnishes! ;)

5. What is your favorite type of music?

I like Alternative Rock mostly. I love to play “Name That Tune and Band” when it comes to 80’s music. And I like some Country.

6. Something I do before I go to bed is......?

I thoroughly brush my teeth, floss and rinse with a mouth wash. Dental hygiene is very important to me these days!

7. My Summer vacation plans are...?

Sad and pitiful. My husband is starting to travel again for weeks at a time. I don’t think a trip is going to happen this summer. :( And besides, our teenage children are sucking up any extra vacation funds!

8. My favorite must have, can't live without, beauty product is?

My eyelashes are very blonde and invisible to the naked eye so my must have is Cover Girl Smudgless Mascara out of necessity. And I love my Neutrogena Lip Gloss…I think the color is called Ticked. It’s a soft pink color. My make up is pretty basic. And I do love my “Amazing Grace” body lotion by Philosophy after my shower.

Questions for Today

Here are the questions for today over at Mannland5 and I thought I would play along for two reasons.  One, it’s kind of fun to read every one else’s answers and to write my own and two, I don’t have much else to write about today! Not much fun on the Sunday agenda today except maybe some weeding of the garden.  I don’t think you want to see photos of my weeds and the invading Bermuda Grass so I’ll just answer a few questions.  Feel free to play along.

The questions..

1. The most expensive thing hanging in my closet is.....?

Hmm, that is a hard one to answer.  I am not a big spender on clothes, handbags, or shoes.  Don’t get me wrong, I like nice things but spending hundreds of dollars on one handbag just doesn’t happen for me.  I haven’t seen anything I like that much and besides, I like variety too much.  If I spent the big bucks on one item then I would feel obligated to use it forever. 

2. Have you ever played a team sport?

Yes I am a former tennis junkie!  I started playing after we moved her to North Carolina because I have always loved the game.  I spent almost all of my free time playing on a women’s league and played for years until about 2 years ago when I stopped cold turkey.  I found a part time job and the pettiness of the women of the tennis world was too much to take any more so I decide to move on.  I am MUCH happier these days playing occasionally with my husband and a few friends. 

3. If you were a bug, what kind would you be?

I guess a lady bug.  I don’t like bugs much but I don’t like to kill them either.  If they get into my house, I usually catch them in a plastic cup and set them free outside.  Why be cruel? And, who wants to clean up bug guts??

4. Where on your body is the worst place to get sunburned? (thanks Ian)

I think the shoulders are the worst. Because then your bra straps sit on it and it’s painful. 

5. Are you happy?

Yes, Very. :)

6. People are always abbreviating..are there any abbreviations that make your skin crawl when people use them?

I wouldn’t use the expression “skin crawl” but I guess I have to go with “ROLF”.  What is this?  For the longest time I couldn’t figure out what it stood for. I think it means something like “rolling on the floor laughing”?  Can anybody help me here???

7. Do you love where you live..or could you live anywhere?

I do love where I live.  Greensboro, is a family friendly town and it’s been a great place to raise our family.  We will relocate again someday after our kids are in college and somewhat on their feet.  We will either move for my husbands job if a neat opportunity arises and we would like to move closer to the ocean when we retire.

 

8. What, if any, extreme measures do you go to to keep yourself from overeating when you're full?

Mannland5 said that this question arose because she saw  that Kim Kardashian sprays her food with Windex to prevent herself from eating something.  I can’t say I have ever done anything that extreme.  I’ve left ice cream out to melt before forcing me to throw it away so I guess that is my most extreme other than just finishing something off…you know so I won’t be tempted later.

C’est tout!  Enjoy your Sunday!