- What’s the first thing you wash in the shower?
My face - What color is your favorite hoodie?
Dark sage - Would you kiss the last person you kissed again?
Yes - How are you feeling right now?
Achy, tired, mostly happy. That’s “normal” for me. - What’s the closest thing to you that’s red?
The dogs’ pillow - Tell me about the last dream you remember having?
Victor was making me mad. That’s what a lot of my dreams are about. - Did you meet anybody new today?
No, but I haven’t left the house yet - What are you craving right now?
Nothing—I just ate breakfast - Do you floss your teeth?
Not as much as I should, but semi-regularly - What comes to mind when you hear “cabbage”?
Chinese food - Are you emotional?
Yes - Have you ever counted to 1,000?
Can I? Yes. Have I? No. - Do you bite into your ice cream or just lick it?
Can’t remember—I don’t eat ice cream on cones very often - Do you like your hair?
Sometimes - Do you like yourself?
Occasionally - Would you go out to eat with Oprah?
Sure. She seems interesting. - What are you listening to right now?
A landscaping service working across the street - Would you go sky diving?
It seems like it would be exhilarating, but I don’t think I could ever work up the balls to do it - Have you ever met a celebrity?
Yes - Do you rent movies often?
Not often. Every few weeks, I guess. - Is there anything sparkly in the room you’re in?
My rings - How many countries have you visited?
Something like 15-20. Who all those Caribbean islands belong to confuses me. - Have you made a prank phone call?
I may not be married to Victor if I hadn’t! Because yes, April and I used to make prank calls to the guys’ dorm on a regular basis. - Do prefer brown or white eggs?
I don’t have a preference - Do you use ChapStick?
No, Carmex - Do you own a gun?
No. Hate ‘em. We have a machete though (of which I am also not very fond). - Can you use chopsticks?
No, and it’s really embarrassing when I go out for Asian food with Vic’s family. I just loudly accuse them all of being show-offs and then I don’t feel so inadequate when I have to ask for a fork. - Who are you going to be with tonight?
Victor, Katie, Jack - Are you too forgiving?
I doubt it. I guess it depends on the situation. - When was the last time you cried?
A few days ago - What was the last question you asked?
“Can you send me your address?” - What is your favorite time of year?
Spring - Do you have any tattoos?
No, but I’d get a small hidden one if I could be unconscious during the procedure - Are you sarcastic?
Never! Never, ever, ever! - Have you ever walked into a wall?
Ha! That’s a good one. - What’s your favorite color?
Navy blue - Have you ever slapped someone?
No, but all I need’s a reason - Is your hair curly?
Partly - What was the last CD you bought?
The Rouge, “Heat & Light”—though technically it was purchased for me - Do looks matter?
If they didn’t I think I’d be a much more social person - Is your phone bill sky high?
No. The people I talk to most are on the same network I am. - Do you like your life right now?
Very much - Do you sleep with the TV on?
I can - Can you handle the truth?
Usually - Do you have good vision?
Thanks to LASIK, yes - Do you hate or dislike more than three people?
I definitely dislike more than three people. I can’t think of anyone I know personally who I hate—just people I never hope to meet, like those evil Rush Limbaugh and Ann Coulter types. - How often do you talk on the phone?
I tend to e-mail more often than I talk on the phone - Who was the last person you held hands with?
Vic or Katie—not sure - What are you wearing?
Work clothes. Gotta get out the door. - What is your favorite animal?
I think I like dogs and cats pretty equally nowadays - Can you hula hoop?
Not very well - Do you have a job?
Yes - Have you ever crawled through a window?
Yes - What was the most recent thing you bought?
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As always, now it’s your turn. Answer these questions for yourself in a comment or on your own blog.
What’s the first thing you wash in the shower?
ReplyDeleteHair.
What color is your favorite hoodie?
Not really a hoodie person but I have a Willamett U. hoodie that's burgundy-ish. Let's say that one.
Would you kiss the last person you kissed again?
Yes.
How are you feeling right now?
A bit disgruntled and tired.
What’s the closest thing to you that’s red?
My Franklin Covey organizer that I thought I needed that I never use.
Tell me about the last dream you remember having?
I was with Michelle Obama. Very nice.
Did you meet anybody new today?
Yes, the anesthesiologist that put drugs into my mom's i.v. right before they wheeled her away for a new knee this morning.
What are you craving right now?
Rest.
Do you floss your teeth?
At least once a day usually twice.
What comes to mind when you hear “cabbage”?
Gas.
Are you emotional?
Always.
Have you ever counted to 1,000?
I don't think so.
Do you bite into your ice cream or just lick it?
Never bite. Is this really a porno question, Jen?
Do you like your hair?
Once in a while.
Do you like yourself?
Yes, but some say not enough.
Would you go out to eat with Oprah?
WOULD I? Duh!
What are you listening to right now?
"My Favorite Things" John Coltrane
Would you go sky diving?
No.
Have you ever met a celebrity?
Yes, I guess.
Do you rent movies often?
I HATE renting movies. It seems like so much pressure to get it back on time that I don't enjoy it at all.
Is there anything sparkly in the room you’re in?
I guess the diamonds on my rings are supposed to be but they're dirty.
How many countries have you visited?
Hmmm. Maybe 8 or 9?
Have you made a prank phone call?
Not since "Is your refrigerator running?" was all the rage.
Do prefer brown or white eggs?
White eggs. Brown men.
Do you use ChapStick?
Every night before bed.
Do you own a gun?
Never have. Never will. Would abolish the 2nd amendment if I was Emperor.
Can you use chopsticks?
Not very well.
Who are you going to be with tonight?
Taylor for most of the evening.
Are you too forgiving?
Yes.
When was the last time you cried?
This morning, when they wheeled my mom off to surgery. Teared up, really.
What was the last question you asked?
“Could you bring me some lunch?"
What is your favorite time of year?
Summer.
Do you have any tattoos?
Yes.
Are you sarcastic?
Only when necessary.
Have you ever walked into a wall?
Yes, but not in front of anyone.
What’s your favorite color?
Green or purple.
Have you ever slapped someone?
Only when asked. Again, is this a porno question?
Is your hair curly?
Not without a lot of help from Aveda.
What was the last CD you bought?
I don't buy CD's anymore but, like Jen, The Rouge's first CD was graciously given to me.
Do looks matter?
Probably but not as much as attitude.
Is your phone bill sky high?
Not really.
Do you like your life right now?
Pass.
Do you sleep with the TV on?
Not all night. I usually fall asleep watching it though.
Can you handle the truth?
Sometimes.
Do you have good vision?
Only until I hit my 40's. Now my arms have apparently shrunk.
Do you hate or dislike more than three people?
I don't have enough energy to hate anyone. Dislike? Yes, more than 3.
How often do you talk on the phone?
Daily.
Who was the last person you held hands with?
Theo.
What are you wearing?
Black pants, black and white shirt, black sandals.
What is your favorite animal?
Koala.
Can you hula hoop?
Not sure. It's been a while.
Do you have a job?
Yes.
Have you ever crawled through a window?
Yes.
What was the most recent thing you bought?
Decaf soy 2 splenda latte.
What’s the first thing you wash in the shower?
ReplyDeleteUnderarms.
What color is your favorite hoodie?
Charcoal.
Would you kiss the last person you kissed again?
Yes.
How are you feeling right now?
Full. Content.
What’s the closest thing to you that’s red?
Netflix envelope.
Tell me about the last dream you remember having?
Friday night: I was adopting a baby on Tuesday (very specific) and worried that I had too much going on this week to really take care of it but decided that I could just put it in a Baby Bjorn (used to do that with Seth) and work in the yard, etc. Not a popular dream with either of my men!
Did you meet anybody new today?
A couple of guys at the local gravel pit.
What are you craving right now?
Nothing—I just gobbled up a bunch of peach cobbler.
Do you floss your teeth?
Not as much as I should: infrequent at best.
What comes to mind when you hear “cabbage”?
Corned beef and cabbage.
Are you emotional?
Depends on the day.
Have you ever counted to 1,000?
No.
Do you bite into your ice cream or just lick it?
Bowl=spoon. Cone=lick.
Do you like your hair?
Yes.
Do you like yourself?
Yes.
Would you go out to eat with Oprah?
Yes.
What are you listening to right now?
Peace, quiet and apricots ripening.
Would you go sky diving?
Maybe.
Have you ever met a celebrity?
Yes.
Do you rent movies often?
Netflix count?
Is there anything sparkly in the room you’re in?
Sunshine coming in the window.
How many countries have you visited?
Maybe a dozen?
Have you made a prank phone call?
Jen, was I ever in the room for one of yours? I have a faint memory...
Do prefer brown or white eggs?
Brown, definitely.
Do you use ChapStick?
Occasionally.
Do you own a gun?
No.
Can you use chopsticks?
Not well, but can muddle through.
Who are you going to be with tonight?
Just my main man.
Are you too forgiving?
I have been told I am. I know the power of forgiveness and try not to hang onto grudges/anger. Doesn't mean I have forgotten, though...
When was the last time you cried?
It's been awhile... I think I'm due.
What was the last question you asked?
“Can I run this by you?”
What is your favorite time of year?
Fall.
Do you have any tattoos?
No, but I was very close to getting one about 5 years ago... the moment passed.
Are you sarcastic?
I wish I was a little less so some days...
Have you ever walked into a wall?
Unfortunately, yes.
What’s your favorite color?
Greens of many shades.
Have you ever slapped someone?
No, but I should have.
Is your hair curly?
Not even a little.
What was the last CD you bought?
I bought some CDs for my brother for his birthday in April... can't remember the artists. I haven't bought a physical CD for myself in years... way too into itunes.
Do looks matter?
Too much to most of the world, unfortunately.
Is your phone bill sky high?
No. Good plan.
Do you like your life right now?
It's good.
Do you sleep with the TV on?
Can but don't.
Can you handle the truth?
Depends. I like to think I can.
Do you have good vision?
Thanks to LASIK, yes. 20-20.
Do you hate or dislike more than three people?
No hate. Not into that. Dislike... far too many! But a few choice specimens come to mind...
How often do you talk on the phone?
A few times a day, some biz, some pleasure.
Who was the last person you held hands with?
Husband.
What are you wearing?
Jean shorts and t-shirt. Yard clothes.
What is your favorite animal?
Giraffes. I want one.
Can you hula hoop?
Not very well.
Do you have a job?
Yes, and it's all manual labor, all the time, right now.
Have you ever crawled through a window?
Many times.
What was the most recent thing you bought?
A truckload of sand from the gravel pit.
What’s the first thing you wash in the shower?
ReplyDeleteMy face
What color is your favorite hoodie?
Locker-room grey
Would you kiss the last person you kissed again?
Yes.
How are you feeling right now?
Tired, end-of-day-ish
What’s the closest thing to you that’s red?
Pilot pen
Tell me about the last dream you remember having?
I never remember my dreams. Last one I can barely recall had something to do with the kids.
Did you meet anybody new today?
Yes, an engineer from one of the cities surrounding Portland.
What are you craving right now?
Hamburgers – they’re what’s for dinner.
Do you floss your teeth?
Yup.
What comes to mind when you hear “cabbage”?
Cole Slaw
Are you emotional?
Occasionally.
Have you ever counted to 1,000?
No.
Do you bite into your ice cream or just lick it?
Bite.
Do you like your hair?
Yes, what remains of it.
Do you like yourself?
Yes.
Would you go out to eat with Oprah?
Yes.
What are you listening to right now?
Classical music on CBC Radio (internet stream)
Would you go sky diving?
Sure.
Have you ever met a celebrity?
Yes, Michael Jordan.
Do you rent movies often?
My family does, but I can’t sit in front of the TV long enough to watch a movie (usually).
Is there anything sparkly in the room you’re in?
Just had my wedding ring polished today, so that would qualify.
How many countries have you visited?
Five.
Have you made a prank phone call?
Often, in my younger days. Used to pose as a radio station host, giving away free trips to Las Vegas. All people had to do was go to PDX, show up at the United counter and claim their free ticket!
Do prefer brown or white eggs?
Brown, definitely.
Do you use ChapStick?
Occasionally.
Do you own a gun?
No.
Can you use chopsticks?
Yes, I eat a lot of Asian food and have become very adept.
Who are you going to be with tonight?
The whole family.
Are you too forgiving?
I tend to hold onto things I should really let go of…one of my biggest weaknesses, I’d say.
When was the last time you cried?
Probably the last time Kim and I had a fight.
What was the last question you asked?
“What are you doing this weekend?”
What is your favorite time of year?
Fall.
Do you have any tattoos?
No.
Are you sarcastic?
What is this “sarcasm” of which you speak?
Have you ever walked into a wall?
Not that I can recall. Telephone poles, on the other hand…
What’s your favorite color?
Blue.
Have you ever slapped someone?
My big sister, when we were kids, and she totally deserved it…I’m pretty sure about that. :/
Is your hair curly?
No.
What was the last CD you bought?
Who buys CDs any more? Maybe it was Coltrane’s “Giant Steps” when I was in SF last summer?
Do looks matter?
No, not since Susan Boyle sprung to prominence.
Is your phone bill sky high?
No.
Do you like your life right now?
Better than I ever have.
Do you sleep with the TV on?
Yes, but I never watch it.
Can you handle the truth?
Yes.
Do you have good vision?
Yes (LASIK here, too).
Do you hate or dislike more than three people?
Nah, takes too much effort. I’m more into ignoring them.
How often do you talk on the phone?
Depends on what my current projects are at work, and I always am checking in with wife and kids. We text message a lot…does that count?
Who was the last person you held hands with?
Kimmie!!!
What are you wearing?
Black chinos, poplin dress shirt, penny loafers.
What is your favorite animal?
Wolverine. I want one.
Can you hula hoop?
Never mastered it.
Do you have a job?
Yes, transportation planner
Have you ever crawled through a window?
Yes, lots. Famously, it was how I left US History classes in college.
What was the most recent thing you bought?
Bike parts for a project I’m working on.
What’s the first thing you wash in the shower?
ReplyDeleteMy hair
What color is your favorite hoodie?
Lime green
Would you kiss the last person you kissed again?
Yes.
How are you feeling right now?
Tired.
What’s the closest thing to you that’s red?
Pen
Tell me about the last dream you remember having?
I usually have bad dreams about my teeth falling out, so probably that.
Did you meet anybody new today?
Yes, a couple that were walking on a road near the house we want to buy.
What are you craving right now?
Sleep.
Do you floss your teeth?
Yes, but probably not often enough.
What comes to mind when you hear “cabbage”?
Stinky.
Are you emotional?
Yes, at least one week a month.
Have you ever counted to 1,000?
No.
Do you bite into your ice cream or just lick it?
Lick it.
Do you like your hair?
Yes.
Do you like yourself?
Yes.
Would you go out to eat with Oprah?
Sure, especially if she buys.
What are you listening to right now?
An old episode of Roseanne on TV Land.
Would you go sky diving?
Why would I jump out of a perfectly good airplane?
Have you ever met a celebrity?
No.
Do you rent movies often?
We have a Netflix account.
Is there anything sparkly in the room you’re in?
No.
How many countries have you visited?
Ten.
Have you made a prank phone call?
Not that I can recall.
Do prefer brown or white eggs?
I prefer fresh eggs.
Do you use ChapStick?
No, Carmex.
Do you own a gun?
No.
Can you use chopsticks?
Yes.
Who are you going to be with tonight?
My husband and kids.
Are you too forgiving?
No.
When was the last time you cried?
About a month ago when I found out my friend has cancer.
What was the last question you asked?
"Where is my cell phone?"
What is your favorite time of year?
Spring.
Do you have any tattoos?
Over my mom's dead body.
Are you sarcastic?
No. Maybe. Okay, yeah.
Have you ever walked into a wall?
Not that I know of, but I watched my three-year-old son do it in a fun house last weekend.
What’s your favorite color?
Purple.
Have you ever slapped someone?
Yes. Some guy that was getting too comfortable for his own good.
Is your hair curly?
Yes.
What was the last CD you bought?
The latest from Josh Groban.
Do looks matter?
We all have different physical preferences, so yes. Not in a shallow sense, though.
Is your phone bill sky high?
No.
Do you like your life right now?
It gets better every day.
Do you sleep with the TV on?
Yes, but I turn the volume down low. I keep it on mostly for ambient light.
Can you handle the truth?
Yes.
Do you have good vision?
Yes, with glasses.
Do you hate or dislike more than three people?
Hate is a strong word. I think I just keep my distance from those that would cause me to hate them for whatever reason.
How often do you talk on the phone?
Four or five times a day.
Who was the last person you held hands with?
Mathew
What are you wearing?
Jeans, t-shirt, and socks.
What is your favorite animal?
Any big cat (not a fat domestic cat, the large predatory wild cats).
Can you hula hoop?
No.
Do you have a job?
Not a paying job, but I work. Kids and house and husband keep me busy.
Have you ever crawled through a window?
Yes.
What was the most recent thing you bought?
Groceries.