doctor, doctor...
I just spent a buncha time watching Dr. Horrible's Sing-a-long again. It amuses me.
Saturday, February 28, 2009
satday
Walking in the door from a Gold Canyon "party". I use quotes because it was a party of me. And the host. And the demo person. Fortunately, I enjoyed the products and didn't feel pressured to buy, so I bought. The demo was good, at least she didn't stick to a script with just two of us there. She was conversational instead of sales-pitchy. Probably the reason I ended up buying.
Before that I had lunch with a newly-engaged friend. She is practical and doesn't have her heads in the clouds about planning. Which is quite different than most of the other brides I've talked to recently. We laughed away an hour and a half which is always a good way to spend a Saturday.
Otherwise, I spent the entire morning in bed, lazing. I was such a slug. It felt good. I worked hard this week, it was a good week, it was really busy and I needed to recharge.
Now I'm ready for weekly shopping with my sister. Woo. Such a life.
saturday 9
Liar, Liar
1. What is the last "white" lie that you told? oh, I'm sure I feigned enthusiasm for something one of my students told me
2. Can you forgive a liar? yes
3. Do you tend to exaggerate or underestimate? exaggerate
4. Do you hold a grudge? no
5. What's the biggest lie you've ever told? I have no idea
6. Are there times that you feel that it is okay to lie? it really depends on the circumstances... and there are different types of lies... ya know?
7. Did you ever end a relationship because of lies? no
8. Do you think you can tell when someone is lying to you? probably not
9. Have you been caught lying? white lies, yes
Friday, February 27, 2009
friday fill-in
# 113
1. I'm super excited, I'm super excited, I am glad it's the weekend.
2. Why do I have baby hair and not luxurious thick hair like my sisters.
3. How does this digital tv stuff work, anyway?
4. Every morning, I put coffee money on my passenger seat, for the drive-thru.
5. I consider myself lucky because I survived pulmonary emboli.
6. One day we’ll see equality for all.
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to chillaxing, tomorrow my plans include lunch with Ang and Sunday, I want to go marketing! 
Thursday, February 26, 2009
thursday bug
Sometimes it helps to share with others what bugs your mind.
They may have a solution, a kind word, or a smile of encouragement.
This week my thursday bug is:
Not eating enough breakfast so I'm hungry all day long.
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
idol chatter...
I lurve Norman Gentle soooo much, I hope that Nick Mitchell does well. I've been looking forward to his performance since he made it through to Hollywood.
a to z meme
Once again, plucked from Tense Teacher.
Accent: a fairly generic accent... I'm from the part of Maine that has hard Rs
Breakfast or no breakfast: breakfast is a must
Chore I don’t care for: putting clean stuff away (you know, dishes, laundry...)
Dog or Cat: dog!!!!!!
Essential Electronics: laptop
Favorite Perfume: Floriade, a fragrance I got in Holland at the Floriade, the World's Fair of Flowers... I've never found it since; currently I'm wearing Bath & Bodyworks Midnight Pomegranate
Gold or Silver: meh
Handbag I carry most often: a Kate Spade something or other
Insomnia: not so much, although I frequently have interrupted sleep
Job Title: High School Social Studies Teacher
Kids: none of my own, one of my heart and about 100 other peoples'
Living Arrangements: live by myself in a one-bedroom apartment
Most Admirable Trait: my ability to listen
Naughtiest Childhood Behavior: uhm... I was a bit of a prankster, harmless stuff but silly
Overnight hospital stays: one week in 2006
Phobias: I have quite a few... birds as pets jumps to mind first
Quote: "I still find each day too short for all the thoughts I want to think, all the walks I want to take, all the books I want to read, and all the friends I want to see." - - John Burroughs
Reason to smile: morning has broken
Siblings: three older sisters
Time I wake up: 5:30 am
Unusual Talent or Skill: I have a great memory, I think
Vegetable I Refuse to Eat: beets
Worst Habit: I can be a very lazy, lazy slug
X-rays: the usual dental, my left arm, left shoulder, left leg, lungs and chest
Yummy Stuff: whoopie pies!!
Zoo Animal I Like Most: hippos and giraffes
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
i wish...
Congress would stop giving themselves standing ovations. Wassup with that? I should be counting (I can't believe I'm not counting something) the number of syllables that pass between ovations. Usually I'm all over stuff like that.
And it would be a fun drinking game to drink every time President Obama says, "Let me be very clear..." Or every time Pelosi smirks. Nah, I'd be soused by now.
All this talk of strengthening education... believe it when I see it. 'Cus right now it ain't happenin'.
Cynical much? Why yes...
back at it...
Ya know... today was actually a pretty good day. Being super-organized helped me make the leap from vacation laziness to business as usual. Plus, I had everything I might possibly need ready to go--photocopies, overheads, handouts... you name it, I was ready!
And after school I got some more puppy love. Maggie is so cute! She was laying in my lap for a belly rub. With a little slobber on my glasses from the face kisses, too.
ten things tuesday
Ten nevers...
1) Never hit a man with glasses. Hit him with something bigger and heavier. ~Anonymous [Groucho Marx?]
2) Never accept a drink from a urologist. -Erma Bombeck
3) Never say anything on the phone that you wouldn't want your mother to hear at your trial. -Sydney Biddle Barrows, the "Mayflower Madam"
4) Never say "Oops" in the operating room. - Dr. Leo Troy
5) Never comment on a woman's rear end. Never use the words "large" or "size" with "rear end". -- -- Never. Avoid the area altogether. Trust me. -Tim Allen
6) Never invoke the gods unless you really want them to appear. It annoys them very much. -G.K. Chesterton
7) Never play peekaboo with a child on a long plane trip. There's no end to the game. Finally I grabbed him by the bib and said, "Look, it's always gonna be me!" -Rita Rudner
8) Never stand between a dog and the hydrant. -John Peers
9) Never take a job where winter winds can blow up your pants. -Geraldo Rivera
10) Never give up. And never, under any circumstances, face the facts. –Ruth Gordon
Monday, February 23, 2009
ready to go...
It was nice not to have school today. I know it's the end of vacation but it was nice to have one more day. Now I'm ready to go back.
just another manic monday
What's one of the simple pleasures in your life? laughing every day
What do you like to snack on when you watch a movie? I don't usually snack
If you were a Survivor contestant, what would be your luxury item? an entourage... someone to save me!!! That's the last possible show I would be on.
Sunday, February 22, 2009
uhmmm...
Is it wrong to wish for a snow day the day we return from vacation? Yeah... I could use another day. Especially because I'm staying up w-a-y past my usual bedtime to watch the Oscars.
postsecret
PostSecret is an ongoing community art project where people
mail in their secrets anonymously on one side of a postcard.
i say... and you think...?
1. Carpet :: rug
2. William :: Bill
3. Oh! :: Wow!
4. Board game :: Apples to Apples
5. Sunlight :: daylight
6. Delay :: lag
7. Winner :: the Oscars tonight
8. Concubine :: I'd be George's
9. Comatose :: vegetative state
10. Satisfy :: craving
#317
the oscar goes to...
You Would Win Best Actor / Actress |
 You are confident and talented. When it's time for you to shine, you step up. You have a strong personality. You love attention, and you can command an audience of any size. You tend to be a bit obsessive. You're the perfect person to immerse yourself in a big role. You're both empathetic and expressive. You understand and communicate well. |
Saturday, February 21, 2009
just finished watching...
Always enjoyable to spend an evening with my boyfriend. I liked it. But I may be biased.
It's been quite a movie weekend.
yum...
Our Milk Chocolate with Peanut Butter Filling Squares chocolate delivers the perfect combination of intense creamy milk chocolate and gourmet peanut butter with crunchy peanuts roasted to perfection.
This "grown-up" version of your childhood favorite is one you are sure to crave!
Lawd have mercy on my hips...
saturday 9
Letting The Sparks Fly
1. Where would you go if you wanted to spark your creativity? outside, nature always inspires
2. What would be one thing that would embarrass you a great deal? releasing gas noisily in public
3. What values did your parents instill in you? don't be lazy
4. What’s a fad of your teen years that you remember well? oh, popped collars on Izod shirts
5. What is your favorite breakfast? scrambled eggs (or a cheese omelet), home fries, crisp bacon and toast (or a biscuit)
6. What is the best birthday gift that you have received? I celebrated my 40th birthday for 40 days, that was a great gift to myself
7. What gadget could you not live without? this one
8. Do you collect anything? hugs
9. What website (non-blog) do you regularly visit? Google... I use it for everything
Friday, February 20, 2009
the sunset test
You Crave a Purposeful Life |
 Your dream is to live a life where you make a difference. You want to effect people. You don't need to be the one who changes the world, but you would like to change a few lives. You want to be generous and warm-hearted toward others. Life is hard enough as is. You believe life is mostly about how you treat other people. What kind of person you are matters. |
friday fill-in
# 112
1. Give me a cup of coffee and I'll make it through the morning.
2. Whenever is a great vacation timeline.
3. I wish at 11:11.
4. Dinner at Pesche Blue on Tuesday was the last thing I ate that was utterly delicious.
5. To live in this world takes a lot of guts.
6. Other than this one, Mrs. Chili's is the last blog I commented on.
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to hanging with my bestie, tomorrow my plans include playing with Maggie and Sunday, I want to get ready for school Monday!
Thursday, February 19, 2009
are you coffee or tea?
You Are Coffee |
 You are highly ambitious and goal oriented. You feel like there isn't enough time in your day to get it all done. You are outgoing and creative. You love talking with people, thinking up crazy plans, and then acting immediately on them. When it comes to caffeine, you'd like a refill. You can almost always use an energy boost. Life is too short. You're going to get as much out of it as you can. You live for today. |
get out of my head!
When you get a song stuck in your head is it ear candy or an ear worm? Or what is it called?
the bbc's 100
Swiped from Mrs. Chili:
Put an X by all the books you’ve read.
1 Pride and Prejudice - Jane Austen X
2 The Lord of the Rings - JRR Tolkien
3 Jane Eyre - Charlotte Bronte X
4 Harry Potter series - JK Rowling x--just the first one
5 To Kill a Mockingbird - Harper Lee X
6 The Bible
7 Wuthering Heights - Emily Bronte X
8 Nineteen Eighty Four - George Orwell X
9 His Dark Materials - Philip Pullman
10 Great Expectations - Charles Dickens X
11 Little Women - Louisa M Alcott
12 Tess of the D’Urbervilles - Thomas Hardy
13 Catch 22 - Joseph Heller X
14 Complete Works of Shakespeare (some) X
15 Rebecca - Daphne Du Maurier
16 The Hobbit - JRR Tolkien X
17 Birdsong - Sebastian Faulks
18 Catcher in the Rye - JD Salinger X
19 The Time Traveller’s Wife - Audrey Niffenegger X
20 Middlemarch - George Eliot
21 Gone With The Wind - Margaret Mitchell
22 The Great Gatsby - F Scott Fitzgerald X
23 Bleak House - Charles Dickens
24 War and Peace - Leo Tolstoy
25 The Hitch Hiker’s Guide to the Galaxy - Douglas Adams X
26 Brideshead Revisited - Evelyn Waugh
27 Crime and Punishment - Fyodor Dostoyevsky X
28 Grapes of Wrath - John Steinbeck X
29 Alice in Wonderland - Lewis Carroll X
30 The Wind in the Willows - Kenneth Grahame
31 Anna Karenina - Leo Tolstoy X
32 David Copperfield - Charles Dickens
33 Chronicles of Narnia - CS Lewis
34 Emma - Jane Austin
35 Persuasion - Jane Austen
36 The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe - CS Lewis
37 The Kite Runner - Khaled Hosseini X
38 Captain Corelli’s Mandolin - Louis De Bernieres
39 Memoirs of a Geisha - Arthur Golden
40 Winnie the Pooh - AA Milne X
41 Animal Farm - George Orwell X
42 The Da Vinci Code - Dan Brown X
43 One Hundred Years of Solitude - Gabriel Garcia Marquez
44 A Prayer for Owen Meaney - John Irving X
45 The Woman in White - Wilkie Collins
46 Anne of Green Gables - LM Montgomery X
47 Far From The Madding Crowd - Thomas Hardy
48 The Handmaid’s Tale - Margaret Atwood
49 Lord of the Flies - William Golding
50 Atonement - Ian McEwan X
51 Life of Pi - Yann Martel X
52 Dune - Frank Herbert X
53 Cold Comfort Farm - Stella Gibbons
54 Sense and Sensibility - Jane Austen X
55 A Suitable Boy - Vikram Seth
56 The Shadow of the Wind - Carlos Ruiz Zafon
57 A Tale Of Two Cities - Charles Dickens X
58 Brave New World - Aldous Huxley X
59 The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time - Mark Haddon X
60 Love In The Time Of Cholera - Gabriel Garcia Marquez
61 Of Mice and Men - John Steinbeck X
62 Lolita - Vladimir Nabokov
63 The Secret History - Donna Tartt X
64 The Lovely Bones - Alice Sebold X
65 Count of Monte Cristo - Alexandre Dumas X
66 On The Road - Jack Kerouac
67 Jude the Obscure - Thomas Hardy
68 Bridget Jones’s Diary - Helen Fielding X
69 Midnight’s Children - Salman Rushdie
70 Moby Dick - Herman Melville X
71 Oliver Twist - Charles Dickens X
72 Dracula - Bram Stoker X
73 The Secret Garden - Frances Hodgson Burnett X
74 Notes From A Small Island - Bill Bryson
75 Ulysses - James Joyce x (a small x because I didn't finish)
76 The Bell Jar - Sylvia Plath X
77 Swallows and Amazons - Arthur Ransome
78 Germinal - Emile Zola
79 Vanity Fair - William Makepeace Thackeray X
80 Possession - AS Byatt X
81 A Christmas Carol - Charles Dickens X
82 Cloud Atlas - David Mitchell
83 The Color Purple - Alice Walker X
84 The Remains of the Day - Kazuo Ishiguro
85 Madame Bovary - Gustave Flaubert
86 A Fine Balance - Rohinton Mistry
87 Charlotte’s Web - EB White X
88 The Five People You Meet In Heaven - Mitch Albom X
89 Adventures of Sherlock Holmes - Sir Arthur Conan Doyle X
90 The Faraway Tree Collection - Enid Blyton
91 Heart of Darkness - Joseph Conrad X
92 The Little Prince - Antoine De Saint-Exupery X
93 The Wasp Factory - Iain Banks
94 Watership Down - Richard Adams X
95 A Confederacy of Dunces - John Kennedy Toole X
96 A Town Like Alice - Nevil Shute
97 The Three Musketeers - Alexandre Dumas
98 Hamlet - William Shakespeare X
99 Charlie and the Chocolate Factory - Roald Dahl X
100 Les Miserables - Victor Hugo X
55 out of 100, most are not recently read
thursday bug
Sometimes it helps to share with others what bugs your mind.
They may have a solution, a kind word, or a smile of encouragement.
This week my thursday bug is:
It really bugs me when I get a song I don't know very well, and don't even really like stuck in my head.
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
fast trip...
We ate at a great Italian restaurant called Pesce Blue. What a fantastic time--a great meal and great conversation. All in all, the trip was fast adn furious. We ended up staying in Portsmouth at a cheesy hotel, toodling through Exeter this morning for breakfast and then on to Manchester to meet Maggie. Funny how the ride down didn't seem as long as the ride home. But we beat the storm and that's a good thing. Plus, Maggie did a great job on the ride--didn't whine much and slept most of the way. She did get a little playful which is when she slobbered all over my face and glasses, but overall she was a very, very good dog.
timeline meme
Swiped from Tense Teacher, as usual.
1. My uncle once drove his antique car in a parade and my sisters and I rode in the back tossing candy to the crowd. I hated every minute of it.
2. Never in my life have I completed a Bucket List.
3. When I was five I played Gretel in a community theater's production of The Sound of Music.
4. High school was full of self-doubt.
5. I will never forget traveling in Europe.
6. Once I met a one armed paper-hanger. No kiddin'.
7. There’s this boy I know who probably doesn't care about his grades as much as I do.
8. Once, at a bar, I made a friend laugh so hard she had an accident!
9. By noon, I’m ready for the school day to be done.
10. Last night I slept in a hotel.
11. If only I had a doggie day care nearby.
12. Next time I go to church it better not fall down around me.
13. What worries me most is that I worry about stupid shit.
14. When I turn my head left I see my couch piled with magazines
15. When I turn my head right I see the t.v.
16. You know I’m lying when I stammer
17. What I miss most about the Eighties is oh, the freedom I felt of being in college
18. If I were a character in Shakespeare I’d be Viola from Twelfth Night Thanks, Mrs. Chili for the links!
19. By this time next year I will be another year older and wiser.
20. A better name for me would be ... great googley moogley, I can't think of anything
21. I have a hard time understanding the allure of basketball
22. If I ever go back to school, I’ll be ready to get a degree
23. You know I like you if I ask a lot of questions to get you talking
24. If I ever won an award, the first person I would thank would be whoever gave me the award
25. Take my advice, never ever EVER take nude photos unless they are polaroid. You're welcome.
ten things WtEuDeNsEdSaDyAY
Puppy edition... iro
1) the little puppies are precious!
2) Maggie May was excited to meet us
3) puppies don't enjoy sitting in the crate at first
4) puppy eyes are very effective on me
5) riding in the back seat is boring
6) Panera Bread is delicious!
7) Maggie loves giving kisses--I had to wash dog slobber off my face and glasses
8) Maggie loves humming, I was humming along to the radio and her head was on my chest and her tail was thumping wildly
9) six-and-a-half-hours was plenty of time for the drive home but Maggie did a great job!
10) it's great to be home!!
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
ready and raring...
Everything is neatly packed. Actually, it's all repacked. I had to repack everything because I'm having some OCD anxiety. Good thing I see the doctor later this week, I can talk about not sleeping well lately and fretting about packing... and other stuff. I was worried last night that someone would break into Dad's house and it would cancel our trip. Worried isn't even the right word, but I don't think there is a word for how obsessed I was about it. Makes no sense. No sense at all.
Anyhow, I am packed, have fresh batteries for my camera, charger for my phone and socks. I'm good to go.
Back tomorrow!
Monday, February 16, 2009
winter in maine...
It's winter in ME
And the gentle breezes blow
Seventy miles an hour
At thirty-five below.
Oh, how I love ME
When the snow's up to your butt
You take a breath of winter
And your nose gets frozen shut.
Yes, the weather here is wonderful
So I guess I'll hang around
I could never leave ME
Cause I'm frozen to the ground! 
we all scream for ice cream...
I've been on quite an ice cream kick lately. It started with Edy's Girl Scout cookie Tagalong flavor, but now I'm into Breyers Black Raspberry Chocolate.
So, I'm wondering: if you could make your own ice cream flavor, what would it be?
getting ready to go...
So, tomorrow I'm heading to Portland with my parents to pick up their Bichon Frise rescue dog. She's a fifteen month-old whose owner passed away in December. Instead of getting a puppy, we're getting a trained puppy! And I'm thrilled that I get to go with them. It's like I get to have a dog without all the responsibilities! I'll take lots of pictures.
just another manic monday
Of all your favorite foods, which one would you find the most difficult to give up for the rest of your life? chocolate
Which month of the year do you thing best describes your personality? September--sunny days with a touch of chill in the evening, bright lively colors in the trees
If you could be a contestant on any game show, past or present, which show would you pick? I used to love Match Game, it was so naughty and funny
Sunday, February 15, 2009
postsecret
PostSecret is an ongoing community art project where people mail in their secrets anonymously on one side of a homemade postcard. Every week I like to post one that speaks to me--this week more than one jumped out at me.
sunday stealing
Sunday Stealing: The Q & A Meme
1. where is your significant other? nonexistant
2. your favorite thing? life
3. your dream last night? I don't remember
4. your goal? enjoy vacation
5. your hobby? blogging
6. where do you want to be in 6 years? alive and well
7. where were you last night? right here
8. what you're not? pretentious
9. one of your wish list items? world peace
10. your pet? getting a new one soon!
11. missing someone? not so much
12. your car? in the driveway
13. something you're not wearing? socks
14. love someone? love lots of someones
15. when is the last time you laughed? a moment ago
16. last time you cried? I don't remember
17. favorite past time? reading
18. are you a hater or a lover? lover
19. any vices? too many to list here!
20. favorite meme other than Sunday Stealing? oh, I have daily fun memes
i say... and you think...?
1. Be mine :: Valentine's Day
2. Ecstatic :: overjoyed
3. Orderly :: neat and tidy
4. Sebastian :: former student
5. Sore :: tired
6. Don’t need :: drama in my life
7. Rockstar :: Pink's song
8. Tinfoil :: hat
9. Addiction :: chocolate
10. Where? :: There!
#316
Saturday, February 14, 2009
so far...
It doesn't feel like vacation. Maybe I have to wait until Monday for that. I should make some plans for the week, to get out of town or something. I'm heading out at some point with Dad & Barb to get the dog. I should find out when. But that's not the same as getting out of town by myself. Meh. It's vacation. I'm on vacation. Roll with it, baby.
what's your valentine's day personality?
Your Valentine's Day Personality is Practical |
 As far as you're concerned, Valentine's Day is simply a commercial holiday. You don't place any real meaning on it. You don't think it deserves too much celebration. For you, Valentine's Day is just the day you avoid restaurants and candy stores. If you love someone, you already show it. You don't need to go all out for a silly holiday to prove your love. |
saturday 9
Be My Valentine
1. Do you have Valentine’s Day plans? a trip to WalMart, later
2. Do you buy a Valentine’s Day gift for someone special? nope
3. What, so far, was the happiest event of your life? event? sheesh, that's a toughie, I can't think of any events
4. What is the best job that you ever have had? meh, I guess this one
5. What would be your fantasy job? I still haven't found what I'm looking for
6. What would you think would be the worst job? something stinky and wet and cold
7. What foreign countries have you visited? Canada, Ireland, England, France, Spain, Luxembourg, Belgium, The Netherlands, Denmark, Spain, Monaco, Morocco, Aruba, Peurto Rico, Mexico
8. What foreign country would be your fantasy trip? Italy
9. Since leaving your home growing up, how many places have you lived? 3
Friday, February 13, 2009
what girl scout cookie are you?
You Are Peanut Butter Sandwiches / Do-si-dos |
 You are easy going and naturally happy. You don't need a lot to make you smile. You genuinely care about people and are a great friend. You're always doing your best to make the world a better place. Even though there isn't an immature bone in your body, you still are like a big kid sometimes. Why make life complicated when the best parts are actually quite simple? You enjoy the small joys of life. |
Love the description, hate the cookie.
friday fill-in
# 111
1. It seems like vacation would never get here.
2. Shut the door when you're done, please?
3. If I thought you coming I'd a-baked a cake!
4. Fun is what I think of most when I think of you.
5. To me, Valentine's Day means it's time to love myself.
6. Teaching gives me strength.
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to watching t.v., tomorrow my plans include the breakfast club and Sunday, I want to start enjoying vacation!
Thursday, February 12, 2009
thursday bug
Sometimes it helps to share with others what bugs your mind.
They may have a solution, a kind word, or a smile of encouragement.
This week my thursday bug is:
It really bugs me when people tell me how I think and feel about important issues, they assume they know.
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
ology meme
MOUTHOLOGY
What is your salad dressing of choice? raspberry vinaigretteWhat is your favorite fast food restaurant? Dunkin' Donuts
What is your favorite sit-down restaurant? the coffee shop
On average, what size tip do you leave at a restaurant? 15 to 20%
What food could you eat every day and not get sick of it? pizza
What are your pizza toppings of choice? veggies
What do you like to put on your toast? nutella
What is your favorite type of gum? sugar free, minty
TECHNOLOGY
Number of contacts in your cell phone? 6Number of contacts in your email address book? 30-ish
What is your wallpaper on your computer? Valentine's hearts
How many televisions are in your house? one
Do you use a laptop or desktop? both
BIOLOGY
Are you right-handed or left-handed? rightDo you like your smile? sure
What's your best feature? my eyes
Have you ever had anything removed from your body? no
Which of your five senses do you think is keenest? taste
When was the last time you had a cavity? years ago
What is the heaviest item you lifted last? my desk
Have you ever been knocked unconscious? yup
BULLCRAPOLOGY
If you could, would you wanna know the day you were going to die? noIs love for real? yes
If you could change your first name, what would you change it to? I wouldn't change it
What color do you think looks best on you? green
Have you ever swallowed a non-food item by mistake? yup
Have you ever saved someone's life? by donating blood
Has someone ever saved yours? yes
DAREOLOGY
Would you walk naked down a public street for $100,000? noWould you kiss a member of the same sex for $100? sure
Would you cut off one of your little fingers for $200,000? no
Would you never blog again for $50,000? sure
Would you pose naked in a magazine for $250,000? no
Would you drink an entire bottle of hot sauce for $1000? no
Would you give up watching television for a year for $25,000? yes
DUMBOLOGY
What is in your left pocket? nothingDo you have hardwood or carpet in your house? carpet
Do you sit or stand in the shower? stand
Could you live with roommates? I'm not sure
How many pairs of flip flops do you own? three or four
Where were you born? at the hospital
Last time you had a run-in with the cops? never
What do you want to be when you grow up? I don't know yet
Who is number 1 on your top President Obama
LASTOLOGY
Friend you talked to? ChristineLast person you called? I have no idea
Person you hugged? Derek
FAVORITOLOGY
Number? 3Color? beige
Season? fall
CURRENTOLOGY
Missing someone? not so muchMood? good
Listening to? I Love Money 2
Watching? I Love Money 2
Worrying about? nothing
RANDOMOLOGY
First place you went this morning? Dunkin' DonutsWhat can you not wait to do? vacation
What's the last movie you saw? The Secret Life of Bees
Do you smile often? yes
Are you a friendly person? yes
Now that the survey's done what are you going to do? have supper
fave meme
What is your fave color? beige
What is your fave movie? City of Angels
What is fave play? Rent
What is your fave TV show? Oprah
Whats your fave food? pizza
Whats your fave dessert? chocolate cake
What was your fave year in highschool? senior year
What was was your fave year in college? abroad
What was was your fave vehicle? ford taurus
What was was your fave alcoholic drink? margarita
Who is your fave friend? Val
What was was your fave animal? Mopsie, my dog
What was was your fave CD? Achtung Baby
What was was your fave yankee candle? Autumn Leaves
What was was your fave Pro Football team? Pats
What was was your fave girl name? Emma
What was was your fave boy name? Paul
What was was your fave piece of jewelry? don't really have one
Pick one or the other
Coke or Pepsi? coke
WalMart or Target? Target
Lamps or candles? hmmm... both
Debit or credit? debit
Fingers or toes? fingers
Desktop or laptop? laptop
Blinds or curtains? blinds
Chocolate or vanilla? chocolate
Tall or short? tall
Love or money? ha
Taste or smell? smell
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
ten things tuesday...
Ten random facts about Valentine's Day plus a few more, because I'm a nerd and couldn't cut it down to ten:
- 192 million Valentine’s Day cards are exchanged annually, making Valentine’s Day the second-most popular greeting-card-giving occasion. (This total excludes packaged kids valentines for classroom exchanges.) (Source: Hallmark research)
- Nearly 60 percent of all Valentine’s Day cards are purchased in the six days prior to the observance, making Valentine’s Day a procrastinator’s delight. (Source: Hallmark research)
- 2.2 million marriages take place in the United States annually. That breaks down to more than 6,000 a day.
- 145,800 marriages are performed in Nevada during 2004. So many couples “tie the knot” in the Silver State that it ranked fourth nationally in marriages, even though its total population that year among states was 35th.
- The estimated U.S. median ages at first marriage for women and men are 25.8 and 27.4 respectively, in 2004. The age for women rose 4.7 years in the last three decades. The age for men at first marriage is up 4.3 years.
- 1,271 locations produced chocolate and cocoa products in 2003. These establishments employed 43,379 people. California led the nation in the number of such establishments (with 146) followed by Pennsylvania (with 120).
- 519 locations produced nonchocolate confectionary products in 2003. These establishments employed 23,343 people.
- The total value of shipments in 2003 for firms producing chocolate and cocoa products was $13.5 billion. Nonchocolate confectionery product manufacturing, meanwhile, was a $5.5 billion industry.
- 3,523 Number of confectionery and nut stores in the United States in 2003. Often referred to as candy stores, they are among the best sources of sweets for Valentine’s Day.
- The per capita consumption of candy by Americans in 2004 was 4.7 pounds. Candy consumption has actually declined over the last few years; in 1997, each American gobbled or savored more than 27 pounds of candy a year.
- The combined wholesale value of domestically produced cut flowers in 2004 for all flower-producing businesses in 36 states with $100,000 or more in sales was $422 million was. Among states, California was the leading producer, alone accounting for nearly three-quarters of this amount ($304 million).
- The combined wholesale value of domestically produced cut roses in 2004 for all businesses in 36 states with $100,000 or more in sales was $43 million. Among all types of cut flowers, roses were second in receipts to lilies ($78 million).
- There were 22,022 florists nationwide in 2003. These businesses employed 113,270 people.
- There were 28,527 jewelry stores in the United States in 2003. Jewelry stores offer engagement, wedding and other rings to lovers of all ages. In February 2005, these stores sold $2.4 billion worth of merchandise. (This figure has not been adjusted for seasonal variation, holiday or trading day differences or price changes.) .The merchandise at these locations could well have been produced at one of the nation’s 1,892 jewelry manufacturing establishments. The manufacture of jewelry was an $8.6 billion industry in 2003.
Data courtesy of the U.S. Census Bureau
Monday, February 09, 2009
makes some sense...
I think I know why I've been so... droopy and tired and grumpy lately. 102 students were absent from school today because of a miserable viral cold that's going around. I think I've been fighting it. And fighting hard. I listened to my body this weekend, though, and took it easy. At least, that's partly why.
just another manic monday
What is your favorite candy? Reese's Peanut Butter Cups
Name one thing that you'd want to receive as a gift for Valentine's day. a hug
Can we truly love someone who loves another? I don't know, I've never thought about it... I mean, you don't choose who you love
cold is relative
Got this from my sister... it made me chuckle, because it's true!
65 above zero:
Floridians turn on the heat.
People in Maine plant gardens.
60 above zero:
Californians shiver uncontrollably.
People in Maine sunbathe.
50 above zero:
Italian & English cars won't start.
People in Maine drive with the windows down.
40 above zero:
Georgians don coats, thermal underwear, gloves, wool hats.
People in Maine throw on a flannel shirt.
35 above zero:
New York landlords finally turn up the heat.
People in Maine have the last cookout before it gets cold.
20 above Zero:
People in Miami all die.
Mainers close the windows.
Zero:
Californians fly away to Mexico .
People in Maine get out their winter coats.
10 below zero:
Hollywood disintegrates.
The Girl Scouts in Maine are selling cookies door to door.
20 below zero:
Washington DC runs out of hot air.
People in Maine let the dogs sleep indoors.
30 below zero:
Santa Claus abandons the North Pole.
Mainers get upset because they can't start the snowmobile.
40 below zero:
ALL atomic motion stops.
People in Maine start saying...'Cold enough fer ya?'
50 below zero:
Hell freezes over.
Maine public schools will open 2 hours late
Sunday, February 08, 2009
i say... and you think...?
1. Cups :: swords, wands and pentacles
2. Brilliant :: genius
3. Disobey :: rebel
4. Abstain :: I'll pass
5. Daily :: rut
6. You make me :: laugh
7. Hurl :: chuck
8. Intensify :: heighten
9. Fuck! :: -etty fuck
10. Race :: human
#315
postsecret
PostSecret is an ongoing community art project where people mail in their secrets anonymously on one side of a homemade postcard. Every week I like to post one that speaks to me--this week more than one jumped out at me.
sunday stealing
Sunday Stealing: The Get To Know Your Friends Meme
1. What is your occupation right now? this very minute I'm a memeologist... but in my ordinary life I teach high school social studies
2. What color are your socks right now? my feet are naked
3. What are you listening to right now? the clock tick
4. Last person you spoke to on the phone. my parents on speaker phone
5. How old are you today? 43 years, two months and nine days
6. What is your favorite sport to watch on TV? either ice hockey or football
7. What is your favorite drink? iced coffee
8. Have you ever dyed your hair? yes
9. Favorite food? pizza
10. What is the last movie you watched? The Secret Life of Bees
11. Favorite day of the year? the last day of school
12. How do you vent anger? usually by crying
13. What was your favorite toy as a child? Ted E. Bear
14. Living arrangements? all by myself
15. What was the last thing that you cried about? the movie
16. Who is the friend you have had the longest? my bestie... twenty-six years
17. What did you do last night? watched movies
18. What are you most afraid of? everything, although I am getting better about it
19. In how many areas of your country have you lived? this one
20. What is your favorite flower? peonies, although, I am a fan of all flowers
Saturday, February 07, 2009
how to be mine...
Valentines Gifts for the Star Signs Gift Ideas for Valentine’s Day
© Carole Somerville **edited**
How to say “Be My Valentine” and express your feelings in a unique and romantic way with a gift centred on your Valentine’s star sign.
Valentine’s Day Gifts for Scorpio
Scorpios love to lose themselves in a good mystery novel or whodunit. Perfume, cologne or pampering presents would also appeal to their sensual side.
Valentine’s Day Gifts for Pisces
A gift of flowers would delight the romantic Pisces. You can never go wrong with luxurious lotions, perfumes and bubble-baths when buying for the Piscean. Teddy bears and soft toys will also delight the romantic Piscean.
saturday 9
Time Has Come Today
1. What time of day do you usually play Saturday 9? in the morning... I am running late today
2. At 9AM on a weekday, what are you doing? teaching my first period class
3. At 9PM on any given night, what would you most like to be doing? shutting everything down for the night
4. What is your most frequent activity online? blogging or reading blogs
5. Is there one day of the week that seems to fly by? If yes, why? Saturday, because it's unstructured
6. Do you agree that the older you get, the faster time seems to go by? heckya
7. What is your favorite thing to do with free time? read
8. How much time do you spend alone? Would you like it to be more? Less? almost all my out of school time is alone; I like being by myself but I like being with other people, too...
9. If you could spend one hour doing something what would it be? napping or reading
Friday, February 06, 2009
pathetic = me
Why do I feel guilty because I want to go to sleep early? I think because I've been waiting and looking forward all week for the weekend, I think I'm pathetic to waste it. On the other hand...
how warm are you?
You Are Warm |
 You are as patient, as outgoing, and as nice as you can be. You understand people well, and you mostly enjoy being around them. You are a naturally warm person, but you do have times when you're feeling a bit distant. But even when you're feeling distant, you try to be empathetic. You always go the extra mile. |
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