I haz a sad. I hate you, knees.
Sunday Stealing: The Question Meme
01) Are you currently in a serious relationship?
Well, *I* think it’s serious but neither Sparkela nor Cookie will return my calls so perhaps I am misguided in thinking this. I’ll let you know later.
02) What was your dream growing up?
To be thin because I believed (mistakenly, as it turns out) that your life is perfect if you are thin.
03) What talent do you wish you had?
I’d love to be able to draw reasonably well. I can barely eke out stick people and have no ability to envision something in my head and bring that vision to life on paper or computer.
04) If I bought you a drink what would it be?
Well, since you asked, I’d love a cosmo, please. That drink just blots out all the crap in my brain and leaves a nice residue of ahhhhh! for me to enjoy.
05) Favorite vegetable?
I like broccoli. And tomatoes. Corn is nice, too. (Don’t make me choose.)
06) What was the last book you read?
All the way through? That’s a toughie since I read a lot of non-fiction and skim through it for stuff that interests me. It probably was “Breaking Dawn” – the last in the Twilight series.
07) What zodiac sign are you?
See #5? I have trouble deciding things. That makes me a very typical Libra. All about balance, I am.
08) Any Tattoos and/or Piercings? Explain where.
My ears are double pierced but I never wear the second set. No tattoos but contemplating one in memory of my Goddaughter of Love.
09) Worst Habit?
Singing to my pets. I don’t think they are very fond of it. I make up songs about food or walking up the steps or really anything. I’m pretty sure they put up with me for the treats.
10) If you saw me walking down the street would you offer me a ride?
Do you look anything like David Cook or Hal Sparks? How about Jon Hamm? If so, I might be inclined to pull over.
11) What is your favorite sport?
LOVE hockey! Cannot watch other sports now as they are just too damn slow.
12) Do you have a Pessimistic or Optimistic attitude?
I am POP-timistic – mostly optimistic for others but at times pessimistic for myself. If you were to hang out with me, I think you’d find me mostly cheerful and optimistic.
13) What would you do if you were stuck in an elevator with me?
I don’t know you but I’m pretty sure I’d look to you to commiserate with me about being stuck.
14) Worst thing to ever happen to you?
Losing Lauren to cancer. She was like my own child and best friend wrapped into one and while it’s mellowed a bit now, there’s not one damn day I don’t think of her or miss her so. I can’t wait to see her again when I am on the other side.
15) Tell me one weird fact about you.
Just one? Hmmmm. I can sleep just fine with four cats sleeping on top of me. In fact, I think I sleep better that way than without them.
16) Do you have any pets?
Currently, we have two cats (Lucie and Sophia) and one (healing up from his April chomp) dog named Max. My kiddies.
17) What if I showed up at your house unexpectedly?
I’d be very annoyed. First, I don’t know you and second, I really hate visitors – especially drop-in ones. The house is always a dreadful cluttery mess and I don’t want anyone to see that.
18) What was your first impression of me?
Well, you seem nice but a bit nosey.
19) Do you think clowns are cute or scary?
I don’t like clowns overly. And most especially NOT Pennywise. EEK.
20) If you could change one thing about how you look, what would it be?
I’d lose the chubs. Tired, so tired of fighting it.
21) Would you be my crime partner or my conscience?
Is it possible to be both? I’d join in on the fun but I’d take pains that we didn’t get in a whole lot of trouble. (There’s that Libran balance thing again.)
22) What color eyes do you have?
The kind that change color if I’m crying or something – they’re mostly hazel/brownish/greenish.
23) Ever been arrested?
No and if I did now it most likely would be for some peace demonstration or something like that.
24) Bottle or can soda?
I think canned soda has a really icky, metallic taste. Much prefer bottles.
25) If you won $10,000 today, what would you do with it?
Pay off my credit card and send money to my Aunties.
26) What’s your favorite place to hang out?
The couch. Isn’t that sad?
27) Do you believe in ghosts?
Without question. Yes, I do. They don’t scare me unless they are demon ones and then I’ll call in the big boys (Archangel Michael and his crew) to do the heavy lifting out of my zone. So far, have not had that experience and don’t want it.
28) Favorite thing to do in your spare time?
Fart around. Write. Read. Pet my kitties. Mostly, fart around.
29) Do you swear a lot?
Depends on where I am and who I am with. You know I feel comfortable with you if the F word comes out.
30) Biggest pet peeve?
People who don’t pay attention. Like those who wait until their groceries are all rung up and bagged before they pull out their checkbook or wallet. Yes, you really do have to pay for all that stuff. I’m the kind of person who has the check all written out ahead of time and/or has my debit card at the ready.
31) In one word, how would you describe yourself?
Sweet. (And dorky and 12)
32) Do you believe/appreciate romance?
I do but not the syrupy “Schmoopy” kind of thing. When we first dated, Duty would sit on the same side of the booth with me at restaurants. I hated that. HATED IT. I don’t like feeling all crowded in. But I love when he brings me flowers at work and tries to sneak out or when he does little sweet things.
33) Favorite and least favorite food?
Love mashed potatoes and hate liver (although I’ve never had it. The idea of it grosses me out.)
34) Do you believe in God?
Without question. But not the idea of a God who hands out presents to the good ones or punishes you for some sin you committed. I believe in a Universal oneness and we are all a part of that. There are many, many life paths and lessons along the way and we are infinitely supported by the Universe in learning those lessons. Bottom line – I believe in a force greater than all of us. I see it every single day and I am glad to be a part of it all.
Sunday Stealing: The Meme Time Meme
01. Real First Name: Queen Lydia of Snorglefoot – what? You don’t believe me? Well, it’s true.
02. Birthday: I haz one. I will not loves the one I’m hazzing this year as it’s one of those “big” -0 ones.
03. Where do you live: In a house. By water. With loves and (somewhat mangled) pets. And internets.
04: What are you studying/What are you working as: I currently masquerade as an operations manager at a financial services firm but most of it involves making sure stuff gets faxed with the right cover sheet on it (TPS reports, anyone?), (poorly) greeting clients as they come in and giving my boss energetic readings of mutual fund wholesalers so he can decide if they should present their funds to the office or not.
05. What makes you happy: Sunny days, my Ipod, holding babies, talking to my guides in Spirit, having kitties nestle in my lap while I’m watching television, finding long-lost friends on Facebook and eating.
06. What are you listening to now/have listened to last: The sound of the electric heater since it’s really chilly and we used up all the heating oil and don’t want to order more.
07. What is particularly good/bad about your blog: Particularly good: My dorky-ass sense of humor and unusual perspective on my life. Particularly bad: I realize I write about what’s going on in my own life so it might seem as if I have no interest in what’s happening outside of that. NOT TRUE, I say! When discussing politics, I tend to get extra-ranty and that messes up the energy of my light-hearted whining. I rant about current world events in many other places online.
08. An interesting fact about you: I almost never sleep sans panties.
09. Are you in love/have a crush at the moment: I’m moving past the honeymoon stage with sekrit boyfriend (into the comfortable stage) and am almost there with other sekrit boyfriend (who does, I admit, feed me a very steady diet of his life so it keeps me amused). So, comfortable loves but no crushes.
10. Favorite place to be: I almost typed “in my own body” but realized how wrong that was because that is my LEAST favorite place to be. Is that changing? Doubtful. Favorite place? By the ocean.
11. Favorite lyric: As always: “Make me fall for you / as if I have nothing else to do / Let me hold you true to everything I thought I knew
12. Best time of the year: Spring (warm days!) and Fall (cool days!)
13. Weirdest food you like: I don’t think I like anything that unusual – I do enjoy pizza crusts and will forsake the rest of the slice to gnaw on the crusts.
RECOMMEND
01. A film: Bridget Jones’s Diary – why? Because I love it and can (and have) watched it eleventy billion times. Bridget is really “every girl” at heart (IMO).
02. A book: “The Shock Doctrine” by Naomi Klein – Have I read it? Not yet – it’s really dense and a big read of a BIG issue.
03. A song: “Straight Ahead” by sekrit BF. Love this one.
04: A band: Oh, I don’t know.
PLUS
01. One thing you like about a blogger that you have not met: I wish I could scratch Gal out of this by having met her but that didn’t work out so I can say this about her: She has one of the hugest hearts of anyone I know. She feels things deeply and quite, quite often goes out of her way to help wherever she sees a need for it. I love that (and a million other things) about her.
02. Two things you like about yourself: I am highly attuned to the feelings of others (even when they try really hard to keep them buried) and take exquisite care not to intentionally hurt them. I’m also a big dork and when I get past my self-consciousness, I let that show. People seem to like that.
03. Name three things that you need in a lover: 1. that your name be David Cook 2. that your name be Hal Sparks and 3. that you be upstairs in my bed waiting for me as soon as I finish this fun meme.
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The countdown to meeting the Godson of Love is down to the final days and I’m very excited! Duty’s birthday is Friday and he holds out hope that they will be able to share that day. (And I ask you, how sweet would that be? Of course, this from a man who refuses to admit he has a birthday so that’s kind of … interesting.) You know I will be there the minute we get the news because next to my undying love for David Cook and Hal Sparks comes baby-holding and not just ANY baby but MY baby! hehe (I like to leave the hard work to others and I get the fun parts. That’s what being an Auntie is all about!)
In other news, my hair has been cut and colored and is back a wee bit to its natural shade. I know I won’t be able to go back to my formerly raven tresses but a darker brown than I had makes me feel like myself again. Very nice. And, I resumed my treadmilling as I said I would – going Monday and today. Skipped Tuesday for hair fun but will make up for it on a weekend day. I’m still not sure if I will do the 5k walk or just lurk about for sightings of boyfriend.
Speaking of which, he was sent to Africa (along with guitarist Neal) as part of the United Nations Foundation. He sent back a few pics and this one is especially cute. (He’s got that damn hat on again. Don’t say anything. I know.)
I love him muchly.
Sunday Stealing: The 35 Questions X 2 Meme: Part One
1. How far away is the last person you kissed?
Uh, upstairs sleeping. Not very far away. I need to get some far-away peeps to kiss on, methinks.
2. Has someone ever told you they would be with you forever?
No. Well, unless you count my cats and to them forever is a limited concept.
3. Last person you were in a car with?
The cats. No, wait. Duty. Yeah, pretty sure it was Duty. Lucie’s not driving much these days.
4. Any plans for tomorrow?
Work and gym. Pretty much the same as most days. I wish I had something more fun planned.
5. How long does it take for you to take a shower?
About 5 minutes, give or take. Why? Wanna join me?
6. Best friend or close friends?
Probably close friends but it would be nice to have ONE best friend that I talked to all the time who knew all my stuff.
7. Is tomorrow going to be a good day?
Every day that I am breathing, have a roof over my head, money in the bank and my health are good days.
8. Did you kiss anyone friday?
What’s the issue with who I’m kissing? Are you trying to stump me with this question? I kissed David Cook. There! Prove me wrong, whydontcha?
9. Ever thrown up in public?
As a kid in grade school, I did. As an adult, no. Never. I do those things in private. (Well, I’ve barfed in the bathroom at work – no one else was there. Does that count?)
10. What’s on your mind RIGHT NOW?
Wishing I could go back to bed.
11. Who was the last person you talked to?
Listen, you might want to show me your Police Department badge before I start answering all these NYPD Blue questions. Yeesh. Nosey, aren’t we?
12. What is the WORST subject they teach at school?
For me it was math. I have no idea now what it could be. I’d love to see them incorporate classes on how to budge your money, in-depth analysis of how the government works, and “how to get along with others” classes rather than some boring old English literature class that has no relevance to your life, ever.
13. Have you seen anyone lately that you don’t get along with?
In person? No, not so much. I get along with most people.
14. What is your favourite colour top to wear?
Blue … most of my wardrobe is (not on purpose) blue.
15. Have you ever been in a car accident?
Yep, a couple times – none of them my fault.
16. What’s the closest thing to you that’s green?
My couch – it’s a lovely shade of seafoam green.
17. Where would you like to be right now?
At a spa with lovely food and massages.
18. Write down some lyrics to the song you’re listening to
“If you wait for me, I’ll be the light in the dark if you lose your way / and if you wait for me, I’ll be your voice when you don’t know what to say / I’ll be your shelter, I’ll be your faith / I’ll be the last train home.” – Ryan Star (Beautiful song … he opened for Cookie and I saw him a couple times on tour.)
19. How many dogs do you have?
Just one … Max. The best dog ever.
20. Is anything bugging you right now?
Wondering how long it’s gonna be before some real violence breaks out from the Teabaggers who keep getting their fear stirred up by those with an agenda. It’s coming and I just pray that no one loses their life to it.
21. Is life going right for you now?
I suppose. Could be worse, could be better. All told, it’s okay.
22. Is there someone you care about more than yourself?
That’s an odd question. I care deeply about many people and I would do what I could to alleviate any suffering they might experience.
23. What made you laugh today?
The irony of people (teabaggers, especially) having concerns that NOW their freedom and rights are being usurped by the government. Where the hell where they for the eight years of the Bush administration? Such sheeple.
24. What was the last movie you watched?
I re-watched “Love Actually” last night and cried in all the sappiest parts especially the one where the guy comes to the door and holds up the signs. That always gets me.
25. Whats the last conversation you had about?
Today, the cats and I were discussing distribution of milk between the two of them.
26. What were you doing at 7:00 this morning?
Trying not to get out of bed despite the protestations of Lucie and Sophie.
27. Do you like your hair long or short?
My hair looks better shorter. It grows outward not downward.
28. Do you want to see somebody right now?
I’d like to see email from someone now but that’s about it.
29. Do you like the rain?
Love it. Can die happy in the rain. (Water = emotion so for me, it’s like being home.)
30. Did you have a valentine this year?
I have many loved ones at Valentine’s Day.
31. The last person you kissed needs you at 3 am, would you go?
If someone needed me at 3am, I’d go regardless of whether I’ve kissed them or not. Hell, if my neighbor needed me (the ones we don’t even talk to), I’d go.
32. Would you honestly say you’d risk your life for someone else?
Yes. I can honestly say that.
33. Honestly, if you could go back 1 month and change something would you?
Yes. Is this the part where I tell you what it is?
34. How do you feel about boys smoking?
Same as I do about girls smoking – EWWW! It’s gross, habit-forming and unhealthy not to mention stinky.
35. Could you see yourself with someone forever?
Oh hai David Cook! I’d spend forever with you. I can so see that.
Quick post before work – have made it to the gym all three days this week! Woot! However, I did forget my sneakers on Tuesday and it’s hard to do the treadmill in heels so I just floated in the pool. During that float/meditation time, my guides were kind enough to share a blog idea with me so I’ve got something rolling around in my head for posting over on Practically Intuitive soon.
Still trying to decide if I truly am going to “drag my ass for hope” this year. Easier to just go and watch for random spyings of Cookie but how lame is that, right? (I suck, I know.)
Hal is hosting the Steph show all week and he’s doing a great job. Wish I could watch him on the livestream cam from work but don’t want to be blaring political stuff at the front desk out of respect for others. I know I wouldn’t appreciate Rushbo or someone of that ilk being blared near me even for a hour a day so I am aiming to be respectful. Speaking of which, what the hell is going on with those idiots getting themselves all riled up over a health insurance bill? I’ve been saying for many, many months (not necessarily on here, though) that it’s all racially motivated. And that just becomes clearer by the day. Damn, y’all. Pull it together. Life will not end because a black man is president. Your rights aren’t being stolen out from under you – even though they were under the previous administration and of course you said NOTHING. Ugh. Wake up for pity sake before someone gets killed and we ALL have to pay a price for your stupidity.
/rant
Byeeee for now from Snarkistan, USA
Today’s Sunday Stealage was a long-ass one and some of the questions were sorta mundane so I picked the ones that I thought would most amuse me you and perhaps share some new info that you might not know about me. Let’s see if I can get through this without mentioning Cookie, Hal, coffee, cats, woo-woo or books, K?
Here we go:
Are you happy? More or less. I think I will always find something to be dissatisfied with and grumble about it (inside my head usually) but overall, I have a good life.
Are you bored? At the moment, yes, despite having a house full of books, toys and other fun stuff. It’s an inside boredom that cannot be assuaged by something outside me – this is a lesson I have yet to fully learn.
Are you naked? The only time I am nekkid is when I’m in the shower and I’m pretty sure they haven’t invented a computer you can take in the shower *YET* so, no.
Are you a blonde? Parts of my (formerly lovely raven color) hair are now blondish highlights. I miss my natural hair color.
Are you moody? While I’d like to pretend I’m not, I really am. Mostly, I keep it inside but you can tell when I’m not chirpy or cheerful that something is going on underneath. I get real quiet.
Are you a lover/hater? I’m a woo-woo chick (oops! Lost my bet from the opening paragraph! damn) so full of the love and not of the hate. There are those people/things I dislike greatly but I don’t run around carrying the hate. It only hurts you in the long run.
Are you hot/cold? “Cause you’re hot then you’re cold /You’re yes then you’re no /You’re in and you’re out /You’re up and you’re down”
Nicknames:: Lis, Minister of Fun, Mrs. Cook, (oops, there’s one for Cookie), Sweetie, Dolt
Favorite color: Take a look at this blog and you’ll know.
Do you believe in love at first sight? No, but I do believe in immediate attraction.
Do you believe in soul mates? I do, but not necessarily in the romantic sense. A true soul mate is one who helps your soul do the work you came to do and encourages growth. That could be the person who challenges you most in this lifetime. I consider Cousin/who/hates/me a soul mate of sorts because by engaging with her, I’ve grown a lot in my own beliefs and ability to stand up for them in the face of ridicule.
Have you ever been hurt emotionally? I defy you to find me ONE PERSON who has not been hurt emotionally. It’s part of the human experience and it’s also one of the ways we grow the most.
Have you ever broken someone’s heart? Probably although that would never been my intent going into anything.
Have you ever been cheated on? Yes, and those experiences have taught me to always, ALWAYS trust my inner knowing.
Have you ever liked someone and not told them? I’m pretty sure Cookie and Hal (oops!) are completely and utterly unaware that I adore them. Wait, I did fling myself into Hal’s arms at this last show and tell him I love him so scratch that one. Cookie, though, blissfully unaware I’m sure.
Are you afraid of commitment? I would say I still have some residual trust issues that make it difficult for me to fully open up. There are very, very few who know the real me.
Who was the last person you hugged? Duty when he surprised me by showing up at work Friday when he wasn’t due home from SC until mid-day Saturday. One of the FEW times he’s surprised me like that – he usually manages to give it away somehow.
Who was the last person you kissed? Sophia (my cat) … oh wait. You said PERSON … Duty, of course.
Love or lust? Both and in large quantities, please. Lust is especially fun!
Cats or dogs? While I love me some doggies, I most resonate with cat energy and plan to always have one or more in my home.
A few best friends or many regular friends? I’d rather have just one or two close friends. I keep a tight circle.
Television or internet? Internets, hands down. Especially now when you can see pretty much anything that was on television online soon after.
Chinese Or Indian? I love Indian food. Haven’t had it for a long time but mmmmm Chicken tikka marsala!
Wild night out or romantic night in? I haven’t had either in many, many years so either one might be fine. If I had to choose, it’d be the romantic night in.
Money or Happiness? Money eases worries and helps bring happiness but money doesn’t equal happiness. So, having to choose one? Happiness, hands down.
Night or day? Both have their merits. I like a sunny day, though. Makes me feel happy to be alive. The night is good for under the covers and reading.
Been skinny dipping? No, and I’m pretty sure that ship has sailed in this lifetime for me unless the cats want to get their dip on and that’s unlikely.
Stolen? Yes, I am sad to say. And for no other reason than I could. It’s not like I needed that stuff.
Lied to someone you liked? Yes. Often to my mother. I didn’t want to get in trouble for stuff I had done so I took the “What she doesn’t know won’t hurt her” approach. And yes, I know. Not a good thing to do.
Wanted an ex bf/gf back? Yeah, but mostly because I was sad they left me.
Cried because you lost a pet? I’ve shed more tears over losing my cats than I have for almost any person (Lauren and my parents aside). They are so close to my heart.
Wanted to disappear? More than I can (and should) go into on this blog. I’m having one of those “I don’t want to hang out with myself” days,weeks,months years.
Have you:
Ever performed in front of a large crowd? I’ve given speeches, does that count?
Ever done drugs? Nope, not a one. I’d like to try something before I die but I’ll probably like it and end up an 80 year old drug addict.
Ever been pregnant? Yes.
Ever been on a cheer leading team? They don’t let sad little chubby girls on those things.
Ever been on a sports team? No and I really have no concept of how to work together as a team in something like that. I always marvel at how players on a team just seem to know intuitively what to do, where their teammate will be on the field, etc. It’s interesting to me.
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