Thursday Thunks Meme

1. We know how creative Berleen is with her terrific tee-shirts and such, so how about you? Do you draw anything or perhaps your name in the sand when you go to the beach?

No, but my husband Larry did! Look at how sweet he is. I was sitting looking at the ocean and he walked away for awhile. I get a text message with this picture...

2. Kimber doesn’t always leave her house. I wonder if she knows what is out her back door. What is out your back door?
If I only had a back door so I can answer this question.

3. Do you prefer the beach, a pool or a lake? Why?

Pool for swimming. Ocean for listening to and watching the waves come in. Oh yes and for walks. I prefer the pool for swimming because I don't like sand in certain places.

4. What is something recently that happened to you that you are REALLY excited about?
MY NEW JOB! I don't know if I mentioned that?? LOL Oh yes, and my weight loss.

5. I am fortunate that I come from a very close family. Are any of your great-grandparents still alive? If not did you ever meet them?
Unfortunately I never got an opportunity to even meet my grandparents. They were all deceased when I was born, as were my great-grandparents.

6. When was the last time you spoke in front of a large group? Tell us about it.
I was asked to go back and speak to the new class at the University where I attended for my medical assistant certification. The Professor thought it would be good for the new class to hear a positive employment story. Alot are frightened they won't find work with this economy.

7. Have you ever bungee jumped? Would you ever bungee jump?
No and NO way.

8. How strong emotionally do you think you are?
Alot stronger than I used to be.

9. Kimber and Berleen still have NEVER met, yet they are best friends. What is the first thing you notice about people when you meet them?
Usually their eyes or their smile.

10. Who do you mess with the most?
My husband Larry. It's fun.

11. Who was the last person you talked to on a landline?
Larry..he talked to me on his drive into work. He works a horrendous graveyard shift.

12. I finally saw Avatar this week. What was the last movie you watched long after it came out and loved?
"Gone With The Wind". I saw it back in high school...but that is as far as one can get when you ask for one that was out long before you saw it. hehehe

13. What did you dream about last night?
Ok. You asked. I actually had a dream that Harley (my cat) threw up. I don't know why. I just did. Guess what? This evening he did throw up. So I am calling my dream.."Prelude To A Puke". Hey, you asked!

Thursday Thunks: Never Agree In The First Place

1. When was the last time that you made an excuse for not doing something that you shouldn't have agreed to do in the first place?
Nothing comes to mind right away. That could be that I haven't had my coffee yet.

2. Without identifying the person, is there someone in your life that you'd like to shake some sense into?
For the love of God - YES! I can't stress it enough. Since all you asked is if there is someone in your life, we'll just leave it at that. But, this person actually knows I want to shake them.

3. Did you ever really care if Tiger Woods cheated on his wife?
Honestly I could give a rats hinds end what he did. That is his issue with his wife, not the public. I also think it is crazy that he had to apologize to the public. He had "some 'splaining to do" to his wife, not me.

4. Did you watch the last episode of LOST? What did you think happened?

Ummm...YES! Sadly my heart was broken because it is over. I've watched faithfully for the past 6yrs. My Josh Holloway's scene was heart-wrenching when he had his "awakening". Each character in the sideways stories had awakenings that brought them out of a purgatory that they were in and they were all ready to cross over into what I want to call Heaven. Since they all were on the island together, the most important years of their lives was on the island. They all died at some point in their lives. Whether it was on the island or after they left. But they were in a purgatory and needed to let go so they could cross over into Heaven. The island time was real. I'm so glad because if it had been a dream, I would have been pissed off.

5. If your dining room china was made in Mexico, why is it still called china?
You would need to consult the book of Imponderables for that one. I haven't the foggiest.

6. Tell us about your favorite movie of all time.
Favorite Dramatic Movie

Favorite Comedy Movie (I LOVE Jack Lemmon)

7. Do you think it's fair to get thrown out of a meme?
Absolutely not. Freedom of speech my friend!

8. Berleen lives in Minnesota and Kimber in Arizona. If they were to meet halfway, where would they meet?
Too bad it wasn't Meriden CT. I hear great people meet there.

9. What do you think of heterosexual marriage?
I'm all for it.

10. What would you change about your life if you had just one wish?
That my Mom would still be living.

11. How pissed are you that we posted late?
Who am I to judge?

12. Tell us about a recent great day.
The last really great day I had was on Memorial Day. Larry and I went "down the shore" and had a fun day at the beach and boardwalk.

13. When was the last time that you juggled?
I don't frequently juggle.

Thursday Thunks: Bills and Hats

1. Have you ever performed the Heimlich Maneuver on someone or had it performed on you?
Well sort of. At CPR certification, we mocked performed the Heimlich on each other.

2. Do you have a red room in your home? (Either painted red or red curtains etc.)
No

3. Have you ever felt like banging your head against the wall?
Not recently. You never know what can happen today though.

4. Reports came out this week that Michael Jackson was gay. Are you shocked, don't believe it, don't care or felt he was all along?
I honestly don't care.

5. What's the dumbest thing you have done after a breakup with a S/O?
Did a drive-by to see if he was home. I know it sounds immature, but I was young.

6. If Berleen and Bud are standing on the roof of a one story building and decide to throw water balloons at Kimber walking down below on the sidewalk, what color balloon hits her first?
The one that is the color of Wednesday's eyes.

7. What are the wildest, craziest pajamas you own?
I don't wear actual pajamas. I wear shorts and t-shirts. I know it is just so sexy.

8. Have you ever ridden in a sidecar on a motorcycle?
Nope

9. Do/did you go party on Cinco De Mayo, and if so what color was the bartender's shirt?
No, but we went to Qdoba Mexican Grill and I didn't pay attention to the server's shirt. I'll try to do better next time.

10. Why does a hat have a bill?
Ok, maybe it's because I haven't had my coffee yet. But, WHAT? I really don't know how to respond to this question. So instead I found evidence that a bill has a hat. And, the correct one at that.


11. If you were a WWE professional wrestler, what would your stage name be?
Holy Moly

12. How many keys do you have on your keyring?
I can't think now, it's too early.

13. What is the oldest picture you currently have in your home? What year was it taken and who/what is the photo of?
I have pictures of my Mom when she was born. That was in 1934.

Thursday Thunks On Friday

Even though I'm at hospice today, I've set this to post at noon time. This was fun!

1. Robins have red breasts. Why are their eggs blue?
Why is the sky blue?

2. The doorbell buzzes at the same moment the phone rings. Who was on the phone?
My sister Jenny.

3. It seems that there are several very popular memes each day of the week. Which meme did you first become a regular of?
Saturday 9 and I'm glad because I met wonderful friends through it.

4. It is about time that Berleen and Kimber meet in person. Should we start a collection to fly one of them to the other, or just hope Thom's bus and get from Hawaii to Kimber in Arizona and take her to Berleen in Minnesota?
I just want to know how Thom is going to get his bus to the mainland.

5. Tell us about your pets. Do you have one that you wish would run away?
Well I have my Harley cat and I would be DEVASTATED if he ran away. He is my heart. My hubby has some koi fish in a tank that don't bother me. The only "pet" I'm not fond of is his turtle. He smells.

6. What was the last thing colored red that you wore?
I don't wear red. It is too bright. I like dark colors. I do wear maroon however. The last maroon thing I wore was my scrubs just the other day.

7. I have a train that runs by where I live several times a day. I actually find it peaceful. What's the longest journey that you have taken by train?
I went from Metropark (Iselin NJ) to Washington DC roundtrip. Luckily I was able to ride the Acela back when I worked for the travel agency. I only had to pay 25%. Too cool.

8. If Kimber threw a five dollar bill off a building that was five stories high, and Berleen threw a twenty off a build that was six stories high, who do you think would find the money?
The guy standing at the bottom of the building.

9. If reincarnation really happens, whose life would you like to know that you have already led?


10. What are your three favorite possessions?
1.
2. A tie between my car and my Keurig Coffee Maker
3. My cell phone

11. A lot of people still believe that Elvis is alive. Have you ever worn blue suede shoes?
I'm sorry, I'm still thinking about Elvis. Ahhhhhh......

12. Do you have siblings? If yes, are you anything alike?
Yes, I have two sisters and one brother. I think I'm most like my sister Jenny.

13. Has anyone ever asked you to strip naked and cluck like a chicken?
Not yet.

Thursday Thunks

My bloggy friends...I will read and post comments tonight. I posted this right before leaving for school. See you all later. Have a great day!!!

1. What is your favorite kind of cookie?
If I wasn't dieting, an Oreo. Or the Amish people make a mean peanut butter cookie.

2. If a birds wing falls asleep, does it hurt when it tries to flap it's wings or does that make it feel better?
You may need to consult an orinthologist for that one.

3. Water - tab, bottle, filtered or....???
Bottled

4. Would you (or do you) have a stripper pole installed in your home?
Umm..No

5. Do you still have any Christmas decoration up?
No

6. What brand of camera do you have?
Canon Powershot

7. Why do paint colors have weird names?
I rent an apartment. All I know is white.

8. Which toe is your favorite and which foot is it on?
Holy Moly Bud...Beam me up because these ladies need your help again!

9. What would you do if a celebrity sneezed in your face?
I'd tell them that they were gross and should have better manners. Then I would hope not to get sick.

10. If a stranger came to your door and asked for a glass of water, would you give it to them?
They'd be out of luck because I live in an apartment complex. If I'm not expecting anyone, I will not answer the door.

11. The government has asked that you pick the newest national holiday - what is it?
An official observance of 9/11

12. How many toothpicks could you fit into a beer can?
Who cares?

13. Whats the weirdest excuse you ever gave for missing school or work...or heck, even a social function, date, whatever?
Nothing comes to mind as an excuse I gave. But, I can tell you when I managed the travel agency, one of the girls was late ALOT. One excuse she gave was the she "blamed it on the Mountain Dew" (apparently she had it late the night before and it kept her up) Another time she said her car wouldn't go in reverse so she couldn't back out of her driveway. Oh yes and who can forget the time that she glued her hand to the table.

14. Can we stop now?
YES! LOL

Thursday Thunks - Bud Style

1. Someone knocks on your door. You have not seen this person in years. You were once great friends. Who would you like it to be and why?
I would love it to be my friend Jennifer from California. Her & I went to high school together. She moved out to LA and went to college out there. She flew back to be in my wedding in 1997. I haven't seen her since then.

2. What do you think would be a great song title that isn't one? Who do you want to record it?
"Holy Moly" by Taylor Swift

3. You are having a party. If I'm invited, what should I bring?
Smirnoff of course Bud.

4. If your spouse or s/o cheated with a one night stand while away, would you really want to know?
Yes I would want to know so I can pack his things. Chances are if they cheat once, they will cheat again. Plus with all the diseases going around, I wouldn't want to be passed anything because of someone's indiscretion.

5. How long does it take for a house guest to drive you bonkers?
I don't have house guests anymore. I don't have any extra rooms unfortunately.

6. If you could pick a new color for the sky, what would you pick?
Plum

7. What did you think of the Olympics?
They were good. Ice dancing was my favorite. I also like figure skating, some speed skating, and some freestyle skiing.

8. Could TT have thought of a lamer blogger that me to guest host?
Are you kidding? They picked the best.

9. What's the stupidest lie that someone really thought you'd believe?
That they loved me.

10. What was the best day you had in high school? Tell us about it.
Ok, this is going to sound lame to alot of people. But to me, it was amazing. My nun friend I met back in high school because she was my campus minister. She had just taken her final vows. We are about 14yrs apart in age. I was part of the campus ministry and she and I were doing a novena to Saint Therese of Liseux (The Little Flower). When you do a novena to her, she is supposed to send you a rose as a sign. Well one day, I was in her classroom which was set up like a rec room because it was the campus ministry. She is sitting at her desk & I'm sitting on her couch. It was just the two of us. Anyway, while we were there a man came in there with a flower delivery of a dozen yellow roses. Someone sent them to her as a thank you for something she had done for them. BUT, 1) They were roses. 2) We who had been doing the novena together were in the same room at the same time when the roses got delivered. They could have been delivered at anytime during the day. To me, it was a sign. You had to see the way we looked at each other when he left the room. Here exact words being a nun and all.."OH MY GOD!"

11. Name something that you have in your home that you are sure most people don't.
My husband. LOL!

12. Why haven't you at least tried to play The Dating Profile Meme?
I save that all for Bud. No one could possibly top his answers. Ever.

13. Do you think homophobia is a choice?
I say you can't help who you love. And, it really isn't anyones business if someone is gay or not. It is their life and they have the right to live it as they choose. I support love.

I Thunk It On Friday

This week we will answer some crazy questions brought to you by Berleen, the color of blood, and the number negative 18.

1. Kimber is freaking out because I didn't get the TT done yesterday. I had a busy day. Will you ever forgive me?
Of course I will forgive you. I have been a horrible blogger for the past few months. Who am I to judge? LOL

2. So this weekend is Valentine's Day. When you think of yourself and this love-filled holiday, what is biggest memory?
Actually my biggest memory is not exactly on VDay but a few days later. I met Larry on Feb 17th 1996. When I went to work on Monday, in the late morning a flower delivery person brought me a dozen beautiful roses in a gorgeous vase. Attached was a card Larry hand-wrote that read..."These are for not knowing you on Valentine's Day. So glad we met". How cute was that? I will never forget that.

3. Pajama pants. Who knew it could have so many fricken opinions. (Seriously... if you don't believe me) Would you... do you... could you wear PJ pants to a store?
No, not to a store. To bed and maybe to get the mail outside. That's about it.

4. I'm gonna give you one of those big heart candy boxes on Sunday. Are you an expert at chocolate candies and already know whats inside them all or will you just take whichever one and enjoy it no matter what is inside or are you one of those people who sticks their finger in the bottom of the candy to see what the filling is then puts it back if you don't like it?
I pretty much could tell the caramel ones. Other than that, if I don't like it, I give it to Larry.

5. Scented Candles - whats your favorite?
Black cherry or Mulberry.

6. Snow sucks. We've mostly all been hit. What kind of snow shovel do you have? (The rest of you who live in sunny no-snow places... tell me your favorite sunscreen brand)
We need to invest in a regular snow shovel. Poor Larry dug out our cars with a dirt shovel/spade.

7. The first thing I thought of this morning when I woke up was "Oh crap. Kimber's gonna be pissed...." then I had a whole bunch of good ideas for questions to ask. Now I can't remember them. Do you keep a notebook next to your bed for times like that?
Nope. I should keep one for the dreams I have. I remember them when I wake up then forget them 5 minutes later. What's up with that?

8. Have you ever seen a groundhog in real, you can touch it and it will bite you, life?
Nope and nor do I care to. The little bastards are usually right about long winters so I hold a grudge.

9. Is there any key on your keyboard that is starting to wear off? Which one is it?
Got a new computer last spring...so they are all still intact.

10. Do you think Kimber should move to Minnesota and take long walks in the snow with Berleen?
Actually I think Berleen should move to Arizona and get away from the snow. I would love to migrate to Arizona or New Mexico. Larry won't let me though. Yeah, yeah, yeah...something about his job and our families and friends. I despise the winter.

Thursday Thunks

1. My daughter (aka Demon #1) informed me the other day that her hugs were worth a million dollars. Would you give up hugs - giving and receiving - for the rest of your life, for a million dollars?
I probably would pass it up because I could not get by in my life without hugging my husband and my Harley cat....and other members of my family and friends.

2.Have you ever been bitten by a member of the canine family?
Yes when I was a little girl I got bit by a cocker spaniel.

3. What is your favorite color of jeans?
I'm digging these new ones I have that are almost black but considered a blue-black.

4. What is something that has changed in public schools that you wish was the norm when you were in school?
N/A because I went to Catholic school for both grammar & high school.

5. What is your news source?
Popeater.com CNN.com or AOL homepage

6. What sort of people do you think read your blog?
Wonderful people ♥

7. If I told you that I had a headache, you would say..........???
"take 3 Advil and call me in the morning"

8. You go to a buffet style restaurant, what is the first food you put on your plate?
These days....salad.

9. If you were stranded on a desert island.... no, we aren't asking that again. Lets put a twist into this. Would you volunteer to be dropped off on a desert island, to be picked up in a month? And you don't get to bring those 3 items, either.
Why the hell would I volunteer to be dropped off on a deserted island? As the old saying goes...what's in it for me? Cause if I had to be on something like Survivor, I'd be putting out my own torch in about 5 minutes...even if Josh Holloway was holding it. Ok, maybe not.

10. When the sun sets, what are you usually doing?
Probably eating dinner since it is setting earlier these days.

I Thunk It A Day Late As Usual

(PLEASE NOTE: I will be reading and commenting tonight on my regular blogs. I wanted to get my post up before I left the house!!! )
Hello Everyone! I'm finally recovered from my "day at the beach". I cannot tell you how hot it was there on Monday. I thought I was going to melt on the boardwalk. Now remember, because of my lymphedema in my legs, I have to wear compression stockings. Let's just say compression stockings with jeans over them along with 95 degree weather, do not mix. Trust me. I can't stress it enough.

Yesterday, I took a drive down to see my sister in her new home. That is why my Thunks are a day late and a dollar fifty short. I took two cute pictures of my nephewdogs. (I created a new word)
Here is Chester, the four year old chocolate lab....

Here is Max, the nine year old yellow lab....


Both have Aunt Jodi wrapped around their paws.

Speaking of Aunt Jodi, here is a new pic before I went down there. Before I got dog hair all over my new Elvis shirt.


Onto Thursday Thunks...sorry Kimber & Berleen that I'm late all the time. I know the saying goes, "Better late than never", it has become my mantra.


1. Hypothetical question- you are in a building with famous works of art, old manuscripts of famous novels, and original sheet music from famous composers. The building is on fire and looks to be completely destroyed. Do you grab any of the famous works before fleeing, and if so what?
If it is completely destroyed then why would I grab anything? LOL...OK, maybe you just meant the building. Well, pending the stuff wasn't bolted down, I would grab anything Elvis related. Duh!

2. In August 1969, the Manson family went on a 2 night killing spree. Do you think 40 years later they have paid for their crimes?
I honestly think that if someone takes a life that their life should be taken from them. Not necessarily by death penalty...I think they should be imprisoned for the rest of their life. This Fromme woman that just got released had several run-ins during her prison stay; attacking someone with a hammer and an escape. I don't think 40 years can necessarily rehabilitate a person.

3. Power Outage! What's the longest you have been without power?
Three days and I would not like to ever repeat it thanks.

4. Just bought a new tazer gun. Will you let it be tested it on you to see if it works, and how it feels to be tazered?
Let's not and say we did. Ummmm, NO thanks I'll take a pass on that one. Don't feel like having current shudder through my body and convulse on the ground.

5. A neighbor's mail was delivered to you. In it is a magazine not wrapped in plastic. Is it ok for you to flip through it before giving it to the neighbor? Do you tell them you looked through it?
I will confess!! I have done this with a Cosmopolitan once. When I lived in an apartment complex many moons ago, someone's Cosmo was shoved into my locked mailbox. It wasn't like I could put it into her mailbox since they were all locked boxes. So, I took it up to my apartment and looked through it. I then went to lady's apartment and left it by her apartment door. She lived on another floor. Hey, at least I returned it. LOL And no, I did not tell her I looked through it because I didn't know her.

6. If I went through your purse/wallet right now, what all would I find in there?
Squat. NJ unemployment barely gives you enough to pay your bills let alone have extra for your wallet. I think I have less than $20 in my wallet. I have an almost maxxed out credit card, my driver's license, and my Subway loyalty card. Thanks Jared!!! 79 pounds gone now..woot!!!

7. Have you been living under a rock?
It feels like that sometimes. Now that I have "more time", it doesn't feel like I have "enough". Does that make sense? I feel very lost sometimes.

8. Tell us something crazy you did this week.
OH, this one is EASY. Something crazy would be going to the beach/boardwalk in 95 degree, sunny weather with compression stockings and jeans on. Yep, I did that. Why you ask? Well because my lunatic husband says we needed to "do" something before the summer is over. It was his day off and that is what he wanted "to do". I sweltered, melted, and my legs almost ignited. Yeah, loads of fun. Loads.

Thursday Thunks

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1. You walk into a store and the cashier is being held up by a robber. The robber's accomplice is dead on the floor at your feet with a shotgun laying next to him. The robber does not see you, but the cashier does - what do you do?
(wonders how come Berleen & Kimber always put me in these life threatening situations) Let's see, I would probably run like hell out of the store and hope for the best. I'm not hero material when a deadly weapon is involved.

2. We go to an ice cream shop for an ice cream cone. You say you are buying and I am going to stay in the car. You ask me what I want and I say "surprise me", what kind of ice cream cone am I going to get?
Actually you wouldn't get an ice cream cone. If "calories didn't count", I would get you a Dairy Queen Blizzard with mixed in oreo cookies and peanut butter sauce. It is excellent. Well, when I used to eat dessert it was.

3. You have a dream that your co-worker, friend or whoever is hit by a garbage truck after they back into a ladder with a black cat on it. The next day you see that person standing by a ladder with a black cat on it and there is a garbage truck driving down the road.... what do you do?
I would probably yell out to them to "come here". Just in case. Can never be too safe.

4. What is the most money you've won on a lottery or scratch off ticket?
Back in 2002, I played the Pick 4 and I won $400 because I had double numbers...I remember them too 7-8-7-8...I won the box. It wasn't straight I think how it came out was 7887.

5. A neighbor kid down the street comes to your door and offers to wash all of your windows outside for $10 - do you have him do it?
No because he'll be bugging me to do it every week. Greedy kid.

6. Go to Google Images. Type in the name of the last movie you saw. Post the first picture that comes up.


7. Your local animal shelter calls you and says there are 3 dogs that need an immediate foster home for 3 days. If you do not accept, the dogs are put down that day. Do you take them in?
Sure, I would take them and take a ride to see both my sister & Sue and divvy them up to them. LOL. I can't have dogs in my apartment complex or I would take them.

8. What is the messiest room in your home?
My bedroom.

9. Have you ever been to a wedding that participated in a strange tradition that you had never heard of?
Luckily, no.

10. Name one sport that you just don't get.
Football. No matter what, to me, it is just men running with a ball and knocking each other over. Plus I don't understand the whole "yards" thing.

11. What was the last email that came into your inbox about?
It was probably a sale in a store I shop in.

12. Have you ever purchased anything from a sex shop? Extra points if you tell us what it was....
Never...Just curious though...what point system are we on? Where do those extra points go?

13. Go back to that Google Images link... type in the last food item that you ate. Post the 2nd picture it comes up with.


14. Got any bumper stickers on your vehicle? What are they?
No bumper stickers. I hate to stick them to my car because they ruin the paint.

15. What meme question do you wish was never asked again?
Anything about my "ex" - blech!

Thursday Thunks - Five Heads, Gunshots, and Cows..Oh My!

1. Do you know anyone with heterochromia? Does it freak you out or do you think it's interesting?
No, I never met anyone with that. I'd think it was cool though.

2. Should a 5th face be added to Mount Rushmore? If so, who?
As you can imagine, I would go with the last face on this picture. (Did you expect anything else?)

3. If you could live on any planet other than earth, which one would you choose and why?
I'd go to Ork with Mork just so I could say "shazbot" and "na-nu, na-nu".

4. We're going to spend the night at a reportedly haunted location, are you going with us?
If so, which reportedly haunted place are we going?
Umm, let's not and say we did.

5. Did you play The Queen's Meme this week? If so, was it fair of The Queen to put Berleen in the dungeon by association with Kimber? (We all know Kimber deserved it, but Berleen?!)
No, I did not play because as always I'm a day (or two) late and about $25 short.

6. What color is the towel(s) hanging in your bathroom?
DARK PURPLE

7. Tell us something funny that happened to you recently.
I can't think of anything that happened to me recently that was funny. Seriously. My life is so boring these days.

8. We just bought you a cow. Do you kill it & grill it, feed it & milk it, or sell it?
If I had the land, I would feed it & milk it.

9. It's 115 degrees outside (46 degrees Celsius), are you able to go without Air Conditioning?
I think that hot would put my asthma into overdrive. So, I'll say umm, NO.

10. When you visit the zoo do you wonder which animal tastes better with a bit of butter & spices?
I'm going to go with another NO. What's up with the animal questions?

11. Dog ate your homework/work papers. Does it crap out Shakespeare, quantum physics, or just crap?
Since I don't go to school and I've recently been laid off....it would just crap.

12. We are taking you to a broadway show, what are we going to see?
I'm not one for musicals so I'll go with "Our Town"

13. Gunshots in your neighborhood. Pop, pop, pop. Do you go out to take a look, or hide?
I'd probably be dead because knowing my luck, I'd be the one that was hit in a drive by. Murphy's Law I tell you.

Proof that Sue isn't the only one INSANE - Plus A Thunk A Day Late!

(Thursday Thunks are below the pictures)

At the end of June was Sue's cat Redford's birthday. She threw him an awesome birthday party!! She claimed to be insane. I thought there was nothing wrong with what she did...in fact, I applauded it. Today is my Harley's 16th birthday. Since Harley is on a veterinary diet and I'm doing my own "lifestyle change", Harley got a birthday balloon & some toys for his special SWEET 16. Yes, I am insane, I know it. Hehehehe

Harley was more interested in the red curly ribbon. He tried eating it.

The perfect face in my eyes!!! Better a day late than not at all right?


1. Do you tend to have a guilty conscious?
It depends on if I did something to be guilty about. I was raised Italian. I had many guilt trips

2. Do you still have your wisdom teeth?
Two were removed, one didn't grow in, and one grew in. You will sleep better tonight for knowing this.

3. Peanut Butter - creamy or crunchy?
Skippy Natural Creamy

4. Get up off your butt. Take 5 steps. Which leg did you start out on?
My right

5. What color is your favorite kitchen utensil?
Black and chrome. My favorite kitchen utensil is my Keurig Coffee Machine.

6. Did you watch the Michael Jackson memorial/funeral?
Yes I did

7. Do you know anyone who graduated from high school this year?
Were you invited to their graduation party? Did you go?
No to all three questions

8. White with black stripes or black with white stripes?
Am I getting fitted for prison wear?

9. If we were to call your 6th grade teacher, what would they say about you?
Sister Regina would say that I had a cherub-like demeanor

10. Can you draw a perfect circle?
If you handed me a compass, possibly.

11. What was your favorite scratch & sniff sticker scent?
Hershey's chocolate or coffee

12. What does your sibling do for a living?
Let's see, my one sister is currently not working. My other sister works in the research dept for a hospital pharmaceutical dept. My brother owns and operates an auto repair shop.

13. How many light switches and electrical outlets are in the room that you are in right now?
"Oh, just bite me"~ thanks Bud!

14. Do you know sign language?
Very, very little

15. Do you step on cracks in the sidewalk?
I am not like the character on "As Good As It Gets" if that is what you are asking me.

16. And the sheets on your bed look like....?
Beige with forest green diamond shaped things on it.

17. What is something that everyone else has, but you don't?
A printer for my computer. I used to use my work one. Crap!

A Day Late And A Dollar Short

1. If you could skywrite anything you wanted, what would it be?
"If You Are Reading This, Pay Attention To The Road - That's How Accidents Happen!"

2. Did you get drunk at your prom?
I couldn't afford to go to my prom :(

3. What is your favorite spice to use cooking?
Being Italian...my favorite is garlic

4. What color is your roof?
I'm not sure because it is a flat roof and we live in an apartment complex and I can't see that high.

5. In a land far, far away I had a dream that I rescued Sawyer from the island.

6. In the Miss USA pageant, Miss California was asked; "Vermont recently became the fourth state to legalize same sex marriage. Do you think every state should follow suit? Why or why not?" and her answer was; "Well I think it's great that Americans are able to choose one or the other. Um, we live in a land that you can choose same sex marriage or opposite marriage and, you know what, in my country and in, in my family, I think that I believe that a marriage should be between a man and a woman," Carrie said to a mix of boos and applause. "No offense to anybody out there. But that's how I was raised and that's how I think that it should be between a man and a woman." Do you think that cost her the crown?
In the words of Berleen, "Blah, blah, blah"

7. Do you watch Miss USA/Miss America pageants?
No

8. Have you ever driven/ridden on a tractor?
No

9. For the parents - what cartoon/children show did your child watch obsessively? (Hey, if you aren't a parent, maybe a niece or nephew...)
How about since I don't have kids I can talk about what I watched obsessively? LOL! The answer would be Sesame Street, Mister Rogers Neighborhood and The Magic Garden.

10. If I set a level on your living room floor - would it show that it was level?
I couldn't give you an accurate answer since I never put a level up to test it. LMAO!

11. What was the last restaurant you ate at?
Subway

12. What's the picture on your wall calendar for this month?
Gee, I'll give you one hint...intials are E.P. --->LOL!

13. Are you superstitious?
Depends...I knock on wood on occasion

14. If I get into your car and turn on the radio - what type of radio station will I hear?
Classic Rock

15. Would you rather wake up with a snake in your bed or a lizard?
I'll pick C. Neither

16. Do you think schools have changed at all since the Columbine tragedy 10 years ago? In what ways?
I think that schools are more cautious.

Thursday Thunks

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1. You are walking down the road and you look down. There is a bug. Do you step on it?
Nah, I'd try to avoid it. I don't fancy bug guts on the bottom of my shoe.

2. What is one fantasy that you want to come true more than any other?
For Elvis to really be alive. No, I'm not one of those fans that believe he is and is hiding. I know he is dead. I would just have loved the opportunity to have been able to meet him. Plus I think he'd like my tattoo of him. LOL!

3. Someone knocks on your door. Do you look out the window to see who it is before you open it? Do you open it regardless of who it is?
Ok, what stinks here is that I live in an apartment that doesn't have a window near the door nor does it have a peep hole. I only open the door when I know someone is coming over. If I'm not expecting anybody, I will not open it.

4. Have you ever eaten Play Doh?
I never had the urge to eat that. The thought of it makes me gag.

5. What was your favorite Saturday morning cartoon as a child and why?
I loved the Smurfs. I had a particular fondness for Papa Smurf.

6. Are you a "people watcher"?
If I'm sitting alone somewhere then yes.

7. I have a bowl of fruit. There are apples, oranges & pears. You help yourself to one - which one do you choose?
Orange

8. What is your biggest pet peeve in the blogging world?
Hmm? I have to get back to you on that one.

9. What is one religion that you could just never see yourself joining?
The Jewish faith because I believe Jesus was the Son of God. Don't get me wrong, I have alot of Jewish friends and clients, I adore all of them, I just wouldn't practice that faith.

10. What word do you use far too often?
Umm (not that it is a word, more like an expression)

11. How long do you spend in the shower?
10 minutes

12. If you were to write a personal ad about yourself, what would it say?
At this point in my life I wouldn't write a personal ad about myself. LOL!

13. Your favorite flavor of soup is....?
1st choice - Lobster Bisque / 2nd choice - Pasta Fagioli (pronounced with an Italian accent as "fa-zool)

14. You are sitting on a bench in the park and a bug walks in front of your feet.... do you squash him?
Why do you want to kill all the bugs in this meme?

Thursday Thunks

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1. This cat- Link- scary or cute?
OK, even my feline loving self has to admit that the cat is scary. I kinda got the chills scary.

2. Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes reproducing again. Good idea or don't care?
I could honestly care less. I'm so tired of seeing them in the news, etc. He just keeps getting more bizarre.

3. Do you smile at strangers when you make eye contact?
Sure, "I like smiling, smiling is my favorite" ~ Buddy the Elf

4. What percentage of your sarcasm isn't really sarcasm at all?
It depends on my mood and the time of the month. ;)

5. If you were to be a dog breed, which breed would you be?
I would be a labrador because they are LOVE

6. Go grab the closest book. Open up to page 27. Whats the 4th sentence?
"Like what?", he asked. ~ Randy Pausch's "The Last Lecture"

7. When's the last time someone put one over on you, told you a story that you totally fell for when it wasn't anywhere near true?
Nothing really recent comes to mind.

8. Ever seen Michael Jackson in person?
Nope

9. Do you have a gut?
I hope so. Something's gotta be holding up my jeans. ;)

10. What is one thing in your kitchen you have too many/too much of?
Clean utensils in the drainboard. I keep meaning to put them away.

11. Ever had a colon cleansing?
No, but thanks for asking.

Thursday Thunks

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1. What kind of dryer sheets do you use?
We do the laundry at my in-laws house and since my mother-in-law is allergic to dryer sheets and we are using her machine, we do not use any. Don't want to bite the hand that lets you do laundry at their house for free.

2. How many times a week do you eat out/order in?
Probably four. I know it is bad but by the time I get home at night it sometimes is the quickest way.

3. What did you do the night of your high school graduation?
I went right home after graduation. My Mom had been very sick from her chemotherapy treatments and wasn't able to come that evening so my sisters videotaped it for her. After the ceremony, I went home and watched it with her so she could experience it the same day. It was very upsetting to her that she couldn't come.

4. So Octomom is rumored to have been offered a million bucks to do a porno. Would you do it for a million?
Nope

5. If your child was born with an extra finger or toe, would you have it surgically removed?
I probably would especially if it was a toe because having an extra one would be very hard for the child to fit comfortably into shoes and may cause future problems.

6. What was the last movie you saw?
The other night I watched "Out To Sea" for the millioneth time. Jack Lemmon is my favorite actor. Even though I own it, I watched it on cable with commercials.

7. I wanna buy you a dozen roses, what color should they be?
Peach

8. You are walking across the street, you are not quite half way when a speeding car comes... you have to run to get out of its way, which direction do you run?
Last meme I was locked in a room for six hours, now this week a speeding car is coming after me. What will my fate be next week? LOL! OK, I would keep running across the street, I wouldn't turn back because chances are turning would delay me more.

9. Tell us about a time when you were invited over somewhere and had the most awful time.
It had to be the blind date with the "Jon Bon Jovi" guy before I met my husband. Someone set me on this blind date. This guy was obsessed with Jon Bon Jovi. I went out with him once in 1995. This guy looked like he walked off the "You Give Love A Bad Name" video. He had skin tight jeans, a fringed leather jacket, and his big hair - what? - 10yrs later. He even carried a picture of him & Jon when he met him in his wallet. When I got in his car, Bon Jovi was in his tape deck. He took me to Jeckyll and Hydes night club in New York City where we were shoved in like sardines. We later went to a place called - no lie - The Slaughtered Lamb where he proceeded to get drunk on a yard of ale. I could not wait to get home. That was the first and last I ever saw him.

10. You open your front door and there is a box with a puppy in it... what do you do?
I would ooh and awww it and be so happy to see the puppy. I would then call up my sister and see if she would take him/her because she has a big backyard. I wouldn't be able to keep the puppy unfortunately because in my lease I'm only allowed to have one cat. My sister has two dogs so she probably wouldn't mind adding another.

Thursday Thunks

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1. What brand & flavor of toothpaste do you use?

2. What is your earliest memory?
I remember Kindergarten had 1/2 days - I remember going home and my Mom making me Campbells Chicken Noodle soup and watching All My Children in the background.

3. Hot Dogs or Hamburgers?
Both actually. I love cheeseburgers with bacon burnt. I like hot dogs on the BBQ or deep fried from the restaurant where that weird server works near our house. They call them "rippers" because the skin rips apart. Attractive thought huh?

4. If you could bring any one famous person back to life, who would it be?
Do I even need to answer this? LOL

5. What is one thing we would always find in your fridge... what one thing would we never find?
One thing you will always find is sliced yellow American cheese. One thing you will never find is cauliflower. I don't know what possessed me to type either of those foods, but that was the first thing that came to mind.

6. Did you have to go and look for the answer of #1?
Nope, it is the only thing I buy since my dentist told me to use it.

7. What don't watermelons grow on trees?
Because God didn't make them that way.

8. What is something that you own that you should probably just throw in the trash, but you never will?
I don't know, I can't think of anything at the moment.

9. I push you into a room and lock the door. I leave you there for 6 hours. The walls are chalkboards and in the middle of the room there is a box of colored chalk. What will be written/drawn on the walls when I let you out?
Probably a checklist of things I would do to you when you open the door. LOL

10. When was the last time you changed the oil on your car?
Less than 2 months ago. I go every 3,000 miles which is quite often with my commute.

11. In your extended family, who has been married the longest?
My sister Gina is married 30 yrs. I guess extended family...my uncle has been married 60yrs.

12. Name one thing that is so normal to you now that someone who was your age 50 years ago would think was abnormal.
Cell phones, iPods, DVD players

13. Have you ever wanted someone or something so bad that it hurt?
Yes but more emotionally rather than physically

14. What do you dip your french fries in?


15. What was the last picture that you took?

Thursday Thunks Plus

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1. You are driving down the road and there is a puddle in the road. A big puddle. Not one that will really wreck your car or anything, but a big puddle. There is no other cars in front of you or behind you - do you drive through the puddle or drive around it?

I'd drive around it. My luck I'd hydroplane my car into something.

2. Go to Google Images, type in any word that comes to mind and post the 1st picture you see.
Did you expect anything else? LOL!

3. A college calls you up and says that you have been selected to take get any degree that you want on their dollar.... what do you choose?
English or Sociology

4. Are you blogging on a laptop or desktop?
At home on a laptop. At work is a desktop

5. Which store, excluding a grocery store, do you shop at most often?
Amazon.com

6. My daughters tried out for the school musical last night. Were you ever in a school play/musical? Which one?
I was in a talent show only. I worked stage crew for the Wizard Of Oz one year.

7. I read yesterday that a school PTA group wants to try to ban white bread, cakes, brownies or any other "treat" from their lunch menus... plus make kids' lunchboxes brought from home not include any "junk food". Thoughts on that one?
I don't have any children but if I did, I probably would not like the school to make any decisions for me as a parent as to what my child does and does not eat.

8. How many people can your kitchen table seat?
Two. Only because my laptop is on the kitchen table.

9. What time is it right now?
12:26pm Eastern

10. Walk out the front door of your house/apartment, turn right, walk 2 blocks. What do you see?
I would have to stop at 1/2 block because at the end of my street is a major highway. If I kept walking - *splat*

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Did anyone catch this 19yr old young man Julio Osegueda at President Obama's Town Hall Meeting? He was the final person to ask the President a question. This young man was VERY excited and praising God, as you can tell.


Here he is being interviewed later on in the day by MSNBC.

Thursday Thunks

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1. Have you ever felt alone, but yet there are people around you?
Yes, I sure have. It is a very uncomfortable feeling.

2. Do you have any video game consoles? Which ones?
No, we don't have any.

3. Do you freak out at food warnings/outbreaks, such as the recent peanut butter salmonella scare?
I wouldn't say "freak out". I get more alarmed until I know that I don't have the product in my fridge or cupboard. I will check w/family too to make sure they don't have it either.

4. What color/pattern is your beds' comforter/bedspread?
It is a forest green with maroon diamond shapes on it. It is horribly faded. I need a new bedding set.

5. How many windows do you have in your house?
Six (We live in an apartment)

6. Name six things that are in your bathroom.
Toilet, sink, shower, blow dryer, hair spray, toothbrushes

7. How big is your garage? Should it be bigger?
N/A

8. Got your taxes done yet?
Doing them this weekend because I just got the final thing I needed in the mail yesterday.

9. Think of a mental disorder..... why did you think of that particular one?
Split personality - First thing I thought of was someone from a soap opera. For you All My Children fans "Janet from another planet" came to mind.

Because I'm Late For Everything - Thursday Thunks & Friday Fill-Ins

OK, I'm a day late and a dollar short. LOL! Here are my Thursday Thunks & my Friday Fill-Ins. I'll post later on about my waiting until the last minute for everything life.



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1. Obama tattoos. What do you think of people who got one?
You are asking a girl who has an Elvis Presley tattoo...I believe if getting a tattoo of something or someone you believe in will make you happy, then go for it.

2. How many blogs do you read a day, and do you always comment?
Alot, I try to comment on all or most of them. I like to let people know I stopped by. Sometimes if I don't have the time though I will just read.

3. Do you know to swim?
Yes, I used to be a junior life saver at my town pool when I was in grammar school. Funny thing is, I cannot dive. I belly-flop. It hurts.

4. Describe your favorite shirt.
I have two. One of Elvis on his Harley. The other is my Miami Ink shirt.

5. What is one thing that is ALWAYS on your grocery list? Extra points for imagination and creativity.
Spring water.

6. Have you ever done any acting?
Yes, in school plays and I did 2 skits with Jack Scalia at two of his fan club weekends. That was fun.

7. I just made a delicious smelling dinner with mystery meat. Will you have some?
I've the mystery meat is ground beef or chicken breast I will have some. If anything other than that I will pass.

8. If you are driving in the rain and you see a person walking along the road, do you intentionally try to splash them?
No, I'll purposely go wider around them to avoid doing that because I would hate if that was done to me.

9. Yearbooks- do you still have any from school?
Yes I have all of them I believe

10. What kind of shampoo do you use?
Clairol Herbal Essence

11. And just to counter Ber's first question from last week.... What's the hottest temps you have experienced?
I think something like 105 or 108 somewhere in there.

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1. Oh, I am so happy it is the weekend!

2. Life changes, big and little.

3. During winter, I wish I could hibernate like bears do. I want spring to come!

4. Miley Cyrus; are you kidding me??? (sorry fans!)

5. Right now I'd like to be home in bed with my leg elevated because it is starting to hurt at work.

6. My iPod is my favorite gadget.

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to going home from work, tomorrow my plans include seeing my sister and Sunday, I want to relax and read!