The Queen’s Meme – Duchovny Style
1. When is the last time someone did something EXtra-special for you?
One of the nice people for whom I did a reading from my Thanksgiving offer posted this lovely comment in the thread:
I want to chime in and add my great appreciation for you and for your true gift. Thank you for being of service. I would not hesitate to recommend you to others, and any reading this. That made my heart happy.
2. Name one EXciting thing that happens in your life daily. It’s pretty amazing that I get paid to do such an easy (if at times frustrating) job.
3. Tell us the good, the bad and the uglies of your online EXperiences.
The Good: I can look up stuff about anything that floats into my head. I love being able to do that.
The Bad: Picking up people’s energies from their written word. Sometimes I feel like I’ve been barfed on.
The Ugly: I’m with Gal on her People of Walmart comment. Have these people no friends?
4. What makes an ordinary day EXtraordinary and EXceptional?
Cookies!! They are the best things ever! (And possibly some pumpkin coffee too)
5. Name one embarrassing incident you had to EXplain to your mother when you were a child. I had to try to explain to my mom how my friend Lisa came back from a walk with her boyfriend Steve with her shirt buttoned up the wrong way. (We were 15, it was a party and Lisa was gone for a L O N G time. Yeah, mom wasn’t happy when she finally returned … disheveled. I mostly stayed out of it.)
6. If you could FedEX yourself anywhere in the world, where would you go?
To a beach somewhere with adult beverages, men of my choosing and mashed potatoes. Alcohol, men (of my choosing – that means you, David Cook and you too Eddie Izzard) and comfort food. That’s me in a nutshell (or a nuthouse, more likely).
7. Who would you like to EXray and why?
The aforementioned David Cook so that I can definitively answer the question as to whether size 13 shoes equate to … uh, equally sized boy parts. (Well, you asked!)
I wasn’t overly enticed by the SS that was on tap for today so I went back through the archives and found one I liked.
One of the reasons memes exist (as I understand it) is to find some new blog friends and to share a bit more about yourself on your own blog. I’m going to let you in on a peeve (which you probably already know about me). Ready? A one word answer to a question tells me almost nothing about you. For example, if the question is “Do you sleep in the nude?” and you say “No” that bothers me. I want to know why you don’t. Like, are you afraid that if there’s a fire in the middle of the night you’ll be caught running outside with nothing on in a frenzy (totally understandable reason, btw) or maybe your cat likes to lick your armpits and you have to cover them or else be licked in your sleep. (Incidentally, I wouldn’t mind having that occur but preferably by someone else besides my cat!) When I read memes, I look for the reasons why you are who you are. And perhaps that’s just my Psych major leaning. Perhaps others are just perfectly fine reading one word answers. However, if I ever do start answering these dumb questions with one word, know that my blog has been hijacked by someone much less concerned with those things (i.e.: most other people).
Herewith, I present my own personal stealage with more than one word answers (because I am picky like that):
What are your nicknames?
Believe it or not, “Dolt” is one of them. :-) It originated with a guy I liked back in the 90s (nicknamed “Hollinger” after the boyfriend of Ann Marie in “That Girl” so you can guess what his first name was) as a term of affection between us and I’ve used it that way since then. If *I* call you dolt, I really, really like you. If anyone else does, assume not the same.
What TV gameshow or reality show would you like to be on?
I have absolutely no compunction to be on television in any way, shape or form. But, if I had to choose, I’d be on “What Not to Wear” and hope that Stacey and Clinton won’t make me throw out my three David Cook t-shirts. I really, really need help clothing-wise.
What was the first movie you bought in VHS or DVD?
No idea – it was that long ago. However, I did see “Risky Business” about ten thousand times so I bet that was in the top three. To say I adored that movie is truly an understatement.
What is your favorite scent?
The only perfume I have worn on a regular basis is “Opium” – and usually the body lotion since it was softer. I prefer warm, spicy scents. Or, cookies. Also, fresh baked bread. So, what’s for breakfast???
If you had one million dollars to spend only on yourself, what would you spend it on?
I would ask to be placed in an assisted coma and put on an IV drip of sustenance. Wake me up in a month or so when I’ve lost all the weight I’ve managed to accumulate (plus bonus poundage!) and I shall re-enter society as a glamorous chick. Yes, that’s how I’d spend my money. How sad is that?
What is one place you’ve visited, can’t forget and want to go back to?
Italy. Hands down. Great food, friendly people, lots of stuff to see and do. I can’t wait to go back.
Do you trust easily?
Yes, unless a) you show me a reason not to and/or b) I get a wonky vibe about you right off. Then, no. There are people I would not trust for any reason whatsoever. Period. They could turn their life around and work every day to gain my trust (and, seriously, WTF?) and I would not trust them. Such is the case when you live by your intuition.
Do you generally think before you act, or act before you think?
In matters of a mental nature, I am definitely a thinker before act-er. Intutively, though, if I get the “nudge” to act, I don’t think it through or question it. I just do it. It’s better that way. My little monkey mind, especially when bored, can take any situation apart and look at it one hundred ways and then a hundred more and soon I am in a padded room singing songs about Elmo.
Is there anything that has made you unhappy these days?
Believe it or not, except for the poundage issue, I am pretty content in my own life of late. My woo-woo stuff is beginning to move forward, other stuff has assumed its rightful place in the background and that’s good.
In a larger sense, though, I really am concerned about the economy, those that are so hell-bent on manipulating people’s fear and emotions for their own benefit (oh hai insurance companies!) and the way things are playing out. I hate the Afghanistan/Pakistan situation and that more have to die in this stupid fucking mess. People are so scared about all of it. That makes me beyond unhappy. (How’s all that for a non-one-word answer?)
Do you have a good body image?
I shall refer you to an earlier question regarding what I’d do with a million dollars. I’ve NEVER had that. Ever. My mom had really major issues about hers and just passed that right on to me. At some point, I chose to own it and here I am, carrying them around of my own volition. I do have nice eyes and boobies, though.
What is your favorite fruit?
A good, juicy orange is tops in my book. Peaches, too. MMMM.
What websites do you visit daily?
Here’s my check-in list when I get to work: AskMeFi (love this site!), Balloon Juice political with a mix of dog and cat goofiness, DU (currently a swampland – I cannot wade into the General Discussion forum at all without wanting to slit my wrists), The Gal Herself and then I surf about mindlessly.
What have you been seriously addicted to lately?
Let’s see: David Cook (still), Twitter, and Dexter.
What’s the last song that got stuck in your head?
“Make me fall for you, as if I’ve got nothing else to do” – MWK
What is your favorite thing to wear?
My oh-so-comfy JammyPants. First thing I put on when I get home.
Do you think Rice Krispies are yummy?
Yummy is really NOT a word that fits with Rice Krispies. Yummy = cinnabon, bread pudding and ice cream with chocolate sauce. Short answer: NO.
What would you do if you saw $100 lying on the ground?
Look around to see if someone had just dropped it. And then probably pick it up, check with my guides to see if it’s okay to take it and go from there. (And yes, if they indicated no, I’d put it back down. I don’t cross my guides. For reals.)
What items couldn’t you go without during the day?
Coffee, iPod, debit card. Life is good.
What should you be doing right now?
Oh, probably something more constructive but my life is pretty free-flowing so I’ll get around to whatever that is soon enough.
Obligatory LOLcat:
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Sunday Stealing: The Over the Top Meme
Part One – Describe:
Your hair?
Currently, very much in the manner of SideShow Bob since it’s getting close to the time for a cut. You have to really love me to see me in the morning before I manage to tame it.
Your mother?
At peace, finally free of the body that held her strong mind and spirit back from really living life. She made her transition three years ago this coming week. I carry her wonderfully huge heart and her intuitive sense on through my life and in my work.
Your father?
At peace, as well. Despite his physical limitations (blind at 32 and then double amputee at 43), his spirit and mind soared. I am so lucky to carry his intelligence, spirituality, and liberal viewpoint forward and I do so proudly.
Your favorite food?
Hmm, let’s see. I love devil’s food cake, lasagna, frosted oatmeal cookies (the cheaper the better) and muffins. I’m a hard-core carb-o-holic, am I not?
Your dream last night?
I can only remember bits and pieces of it and I don’t think it was anything of import.
Your favorite drink?
Alcoholic? A Cosmo is awesome for feeling great and then staring at the wall blissfully for 30 minutes or so. Blots my brain right out. Some days, that’s a good thing.
Non-Alcoholic? Coffee, every time.
Your dream/goal?
Work related: Bringing my healing practice fully into fruition
The room are you in?
The front room where the big heater lives. This is where I spend the winter since the sunroom isn’t insulated for the cold and it’s like BRRRR! in there from December onward.
Your hobby?
I truly enjoy farting around. But if I had to pick one, I’d say writing. It can be here, it can be in my journal, it can be stories that I share with one person. I’m a writer. It’s what I do.
Your fear?
I am terrified of hitting a deer as I’m driving on dark roads at night. I have to keep repeating “All animals on this road are safe.” as I drive because it almost paralyzes me. I’m not sure if I’m picking up their fear because there are times when it doesn’t even enter my head and other times when it’s so loud that I can’t hear myself think.
Your TV?
The one upstairs (in my bedroom) is old and I don’t use it much. Maybe an hour a day if that.
Your Pets?
You know them all: Max de dogg (a big doofus), LucieCat (queen of the household) and my sweetie Sophia (independent and intelligent) – they bring joy to my life in all kinds of ways.
Friends?
I don’t have many close ones, actually. And I’m okay with that.
Your life?
Mostly peaceful except when I manufacture drama in my head and it manifests in my life (2007 was year of DRAMA for me and I decided I no longer wanted that).
Your mood?
Currently? Ambivalent. Not sure what the day will bring.
If you’re missing someone?
Always Lauren. You knew I’d say that, right?
Your best friend?
Not even sure who that is anymore. I have a couple with whom I’m close in different ways.
Part Two – The Where’s?
Where do you want to be in 6 years?
Alive. On planet earth. Watching the collective consciousness continue to grow.
Where were you last night?
In the house, watching Twilight again (that is such a bad movie … man. I can’t tell you how bad it is.)
Where did you grow up?
I was born in Baltimore MD but I “grew up” (emotionally) in Richmond VA during my eleven years there.
One place that you go to over and over?
The bathroom. Tee hee.
Your favorite place to eat out?
Five Guys – best burgers and fries around, right Gal?
Wish list items?
You know what? I have all that I need and more. No material items on the wish list.
Last time you laughed?
Yesterday, I think. Not sure why, though.
Last time you cried?
Sometime this past week but not sure why either. I do this often.
Part Three – The What’s?
Something that you aren’t?
Motivated, as you know.
Last thing you did?
Drink my morning coffee.
What are you wearing?
Pajamas. It’s a Sunday morning. Isn’t that the appropriate attire?
Something you’re not wearing?
A bra. Hold those babies back!
Your favorite store?
Any one where I can wander and touch stuff.
Ten Guilty Pleasures
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Sunday Stealing: The ABC’s of Meme
A- Advocate for: Peace. Or cookies. I think the world would be better off with a large helping of both.
B- Best Feature: My mind. (also, boobies. I mention them a lot because they just don’t get enough attention. heh)
C- Could do without: All this rain. I love rain but this is more than enough for me.
D- Dreams and desires: I haz dem and I’m not sharing. Oh okay. Since you asked – I dream of leaving my dumbass job in the financial services field and having my own practice as a coach and mentor to others who truly want to make profound changes in their lives and are ready to do the work. Also, I want to be tall and thin and be the secret object of one David Cook’s lustful fantasies.
E- Essential items: Laptop, coffee, journal
F- Favorite pasttime: Farting around – I have perfected it over many years
G- Good at: see above. Also, writing. (Believe it or not, I can form full sentences. Or can I?)
H- Have never tried: Smoking – never will. Bleah.
I- If I had a million dollars: I’d pay off all debts, set my three aunts up for life and go on a six month tour of Italy.
J- Junkie for: Are you familiar with the name David Cook? I thought so.
K- Kindred spirit: Gotta say, my Goddaughter of Love will always hold that crown. But she had the amazing ability to be that for ANYONE she encountered. She just “got” people on their own level and made them feel loved and understood. What a wonderful gift.
L- Little known fact: I cannot touch pictures of snakes in books. They give me the heebee-jeebes.
M- Memorable moment: Standing so close to (not-so-sekrit) boyfriend that I could touch him (but realizing that would be inappropriate not to mention all kinds of cougary).
N- Never again will I: have four cats, two guinea pigs and a dog. Good lord, that was a total menagerie.
O- Occasional indulgence: Hmmm, occasional? Having a whole Cin-a-bon. I have one maybe once a year and try not to feel guilty doing so.
P- Profession: Financial services operations – in various forms.
Q- Quote: “Take a minute just to breathe and think of everything you wanted and what you got instead.”
R- Reason to smile: Birthday cake!
S- Sorry about: being a slug my whole life all weekend
T- Things you are worrying about right now: Cashflow issues. Where did all these bills come from?
U- Uninterested in: Stupid shit about Hollywood people. Jon, Kate, Anna Nicole … blah blah fucking blah.
V- Very scared of: Gaining back all my weight from surgery twelve years ago. Will. not. happen.
W- Worst habits: Eating from boredom. And not exercising at all.
Y- Yummiest dessert: Bread pudding with vanilla ice cream
X- X marks my ideal vacation spot: A beachy place with lots of quiet, ocean, books and adult beverages.
Z- Zodiac sign: Libra (but the very last degree of it before it turns Scorpio) so while I have a big dose of being all about the balance, I am a very “behind-the-scenes” kind of chick (Scorpio influence).
** Please to forgive current affectation of “Also, (whatever).” – Over at Balloon Juice it’s used to make fun of Sarah Palin’s odd speechifying. I’ve noticed that it has made its way here as well and wanted to let you all in on the joke lest you think I suck at writing. heh
That or else I’m bored with no one to talk to. You decide.
1. Is there anybody you just wish would fall off the planet?
Nah. I’m sure there are many that *I* think this world could do without *coughdickcheneycough* but that’s not my call. Besides, I am sure there is at least one person *coughcousinwhohatesmecough* who wishes I’d fall off the earth so it’s all relative. (ha! no pun intended but there you go!)
2. How do you flush the toilet in public?
Is there a written protocol for doing this that I missed somehow? How many ways are there to flush a toilet? I must say, having been in a few airports recently, I want the toilets that allow me to determine when I will flush. I don’t like being at the mercy of some timer or hand movement or whatever.
3. Do you wear your seatbelt in the car?
This is the ONE New Year’s Eve resolution I made and kept. Back in the good old days, there was no law or even very much emphasis on wearing a seat belt. Hell, we didn’t even have shoulder harnesses when I started driving. Now, you can’t escape it and for that I’m glad. I don’t feel right if I’m not wearing one.
4. Do you have a crush on someone?
Does my love for David Cook count? I’m always crushing on someone. It’s part of being 12.
5. Name one thing you worry about running out of.
Half and half for my coffee. Coffee minus this I cannot abide.
6. What famous person do you (or other people) think you resemble?
I don’t think I’ve ever been told I resemble anyone famous.
7. What is your favourite pizza topping?
Pepperoni and/or mushroom – I live on the edge.
8. Do you crack your knuckles?
Oh my God. No. Duty does this and it makes my skin crawl.
9. What song do you hate the most?
There are several songs I would get out of a warm tub to turn off immediately: “Piano Man” (hate it AND it has a very bad association with someone) and “Tom Sawyer” by Rush (hate hate hate this song with a flaming passion)
10. Did just mentioning that song make it get stuck in your head?
No, I have an automatic setting that wipes them from my brain now. It also randomly misfires and wipes other things as well, but it’s worth it.
11. What are your super powers?
I can feel what someone else is feeling. (It’s called Emotional Oneness” technically.) That has both an upside and a downside, as you can imagine.
12. Peppermint or spearmint?
Always spearmint! MMM
13. Where are your car keys?
In my pocketbook. I don’t need them to open the Prius (it has a sensor thingy) so I keep them in there at all times.
14. Last song you listened to?
“Collide” by Howie Day
15. What’s your most annoying habit?
I tend to think I know what someone’s going to say (it’s that emotional oneness thingy), I often assume what’s coming and at times have interrupted to answer because they aren’t getting to the question fast enough. That’s pretty rude, I know. (Yes, I’m right 90% of the time but that just makes it worse, doesn’t it?)
16. Where did you last go on vacation?
Ft. Collins, Colorado for Cousin O’Love’s son’s wedding. It was big fun!
17. What is your best physical feature?
I have lovely eyes that say all I cannot say in words. Also, boobies.
18. What CD is closest to you right now?
I don’t buy cds anymore. I have my Ipod with me usually. The one I do have is, predictably, Cookie’s and it’s in the car.
19. What 3 things can always be found in your refrigerator?
Half and half, leftover something or other that I didn’t eat and cheese.
20. What superstition do you believe/practice?
In Wicca, they ascribe to the law of three – whatever you put out there in the Universe comes back to you threefold. That resonates with me and is one of the reasons I don’t put yuck out there. I really don’t want it flinging back in my face.
21. What colour are your bed sheets?
Pale blue and yellow
22. Would you rather be a fish or a bird?
Oh, a bird. I would love to fly! (I’m not a strong swimmer and it’s easier to be eaten as a fish than a bird.)
23. Last thing you broke?
Something in the garage. I didn’t look too closely. I just sort of ran away.
24. What are you having to eat tonight?
I have no idea. I’m going to Charlottesville as part of the David Cook caravan so am at the mercy of the driver, I think. Wherever we go is fine with me.
25. What colour shirt are you wearing?
Now? Pink Later? Not sure yet.
26. If you could be doing anything else today, what would you rather be doing?
I’m pretty much doing what I’d want to be doing although I’d prefer if I didn’t have to drive all over east Jesus to get there.
27. Do security cameras make you nervous?
No. I don’t tug at my undies or pick my nose in public so it’s all good.
28. If you wrote a book about your life, what would the title be?
“Perpetually 12” – regular readers of this here blog can attest to that.
29. Last time you went to a cemetery?
I don’t go to cemeteries much but whenever I am in Northern VA, I stop by to chat with my Goddaughter of Love. She resides under a tree and it’s very peaceful there. I talk to her and just hang out in the energy. I often wish I were clairvoyant so I could see the energies in places like that but my guides tell me I’m not quite ready for that.
30. Last concert you went to?
Sekrit boyfriend in Delaware. Good show, suck ass seats. Tonight I will come full circle from April because I have front row seats in Charlottesville, courtesy of my friend Jen.
31. Favourite musician(s)/bands you’ve seen in concert?
Um, take a guess. Although if I had to pick someone else, I’d say Matt Nathanson who opened for Dave in Virginia Beach. Man, that guy could work an audience like nobody’s business. It was a great show.
32. Next concert you’re planning to attend?
How timely of a question! Sekrit boyfriend (who is recovering from tonsillitis) tonight in Charlottesville.
33. Do you talk to yourself?
Out loud? Sometimes. In my head? Always.
34. Have you ever adopted or purchased a pet?
Max de dogg was adopted as was Murphy, my kitty cat. MommyCat was a stray that I took in.
35. Have you ever been present when an animal is being born?
Yep – six kitties born to MommyCat and it was both a marvelous and terrifying event. I loved those kitties with a passion and held and petted them all. Probably why they were so amenable to being held and loved.
Saturday 9: Rain
1. What do you typically like to do on a rainy day?
If I had my druthers, I’d read, take a nap, drink lots of coffee …. you know, stuff I do all the time anyway.
2. Tell us about the last time you did something you later regretted, that you can share with us.
That I can share? Well, that narrows things down quite a bit. It’s a dumb work thing but early in my time there, I didn’t send up a stock certificate the usual way (i.e. booking it in on the system so it can be accounted for and tracked.) I just sent it off to some wrong department – I have NO idea why. My angels kept prodding me to follow up on it and twice I started but got sidetracked. Of course, as luck would have it, the cert belonged to the husband of our office big wig. Neither her assistant nor I followed up on this so it was a good three weeks before we realized it was missing. I was so mad at myself for not doing it the right way, first of all, and then not listening to my angels to try and find it before it became a huge issue. It caused both the big wig AND her assistant to lose faith in me and I had to work to earn back their trust. No one ever found the cert and it had to be replaced and I had to answer 100 questions as to why I didn’t do it according to procedure (rightly so) and I was humbled by the entire episode. And now I book in every single thing and track all of them. At least I learned. (But I felt like such a dumbass.)
3. I recently got an email from a lover from a very long time ago. I was asked “Have all your dreams come true?” If it were you and it was from someone you remember fondly, how would you answer the question?
I’d say that I’m definitely on track to realizing my dreams.
4. If you had a job interview and was asked, “If you were an animal, what kind would you be (other than human?)” How would you answer that question.
I can be nothing else but a cat. I love treats, independence, occasional lovies and naps.
5. Do you think it is a good idea to share with a new lover stories of your past lovers?
Depends on the relationship and the person. I’d be more comfortable sharing things from much older relationships than anything real recent but I’m pretty open if asked.
6. When do you think it is permissible or even important to lie?
Oh, I don’t like to hurt anyone’s feelings so if the question is not of any life changing import, I’d consider it. Also, it depends on the person and situation. Some can take it, some cannot.
7. What was the last thing you did that you never thought you would?
I ate some steamed crabs last week that were not very good and I left one on the table. I can’t recall a time I’ve EVER left a steamed crab so it had to be pretty yucky.
8. What is one important lesson that you learned from your mother?
Don’t just blurt out whatever weird shit floats into your head. HAVE A FILTER that’s based on empathy. She didn’t – not at all and stabbed me and others many times with her words.
9. What is one important lesson that you learned from your father?
Life can be worth living even if you can’t see and can’t walk. (Although maybe for not a very long time, but still.)
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