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
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Stolen from The Gal who stole it from Kwiz:
1. What is the color of your toothbrush? I think it’s pink and white. I need a new one. I especially love electric toothbrushes but I’m a spaz with a water pik. Water everywhere except the one place it’s supposed to be.
2. Name one person who made you smile today Duty – I was home sick in bed all day and he brought up some meatloaf and mashed potatoes for dinner.
3. What were you doing at 8 am this morning? Deciding to call in sick to work – I slept the whole day, just about.
4. What were you doing 45 minutes ago? Listening to Randi Rhodes podcast and playing a dumbass game on Facebook
5. What is your favorite candy bar? I loves me some Snickers. MMMM.
6. Have you ever been to a strip club? Oh my, yes I have. Back in my early 20′s, I often went to strip clubs with my friends. My favorite dancer was a mocha colored guy nicknamed “Good & Plenty Denny” and he was my favorite mostly because he danced to Prince songs.
7. What is the last thing you said aloud? I chatted with Miss LucieCat about how she was feeling.
8. What is your favorite ice cream? Jamocha almond fudge
9. What was the last thing you had to drink? coffee, of course
10. Do you like your wallet? That’s an odd question but yes, I like it. It’s small, really only holds debit/credit cards and a couple little things tucked inside. I always know where to find it.
11. What was the last thing you ate? Chilled grapes (I wish it were jamocha ice cream, though!)
12. Have you bought any new clothing items this week? Not this week, no. I’m trying to stay on a budget of sorts plus I’m feeling like a heifer and refuse to subject myself to a dressing room mirror.
13. The last sporting event you watched? Caps/Flyers hockey game
14. What is your favorite flavor of popcorn? buttery and salty (Kwiz’s answer and I concur!)
15. Who is the last person you sent a text message to? I don’t text much but yesterday I had fun IMing with one of my most favorite people.
16. Ever go camping? Girl scout camp and latrines that were merely holes in the ground put me off camping forever
17. Do you take vitamins daily? No, but I take a buttload of supplements and my naturopath said I didn’t need a multi-vitamin with what I’m taking.
18. Do you go to church every Sunday? I don’t consider organized religion part of my path so no, I don’t attend any church. (Re-reading that, I thought it sounded really pretentious. I don’t mean it to sound that way. I’m just not a fan of religion in a box, you know?)
19. Do you have a tan? Nah, but my feet get it from when I run around outside in my strappy sketchers. It’s a lovely look, I assure you.
20. Do you prefer Chinese food over pizza? Nope – pizza will always win that. Now, ask me to decide between pizza and pad thai and watch me go into hyper-dither mode.
21. Do you drink your soda with a straw? Not usually. But I do love those bendy straws so if I had one of those, I might.
22. What did your last text message say? In IM, I told them to watch out that their dangly bits don’t hang out when they go to the gym. (I’m a fascinating conversationalist, am I not?)
23. What are you doing tomorrow? Returning to work
24. Favorite color? look around this here blog and I think you’ll be able to tell that pretty easily. (psst: blue)
25. Look to your left; what do you see? Max de dogg laying on the floor
26. What color is your watch? Kwiz said: invisible colored and it made me laugh. I thought mine was the only invisible colored watch out there!
27. What do you think of when you hear “Australia� Russell Crowe so I think about something else
28. Would you strip for money? Well, I’d have to say that the money would be ME paying someone to watch because that’s just not very attractive.
29.Do you go in a fast food place or just hit the drive thru? Mostly drive through because I don’t like all the noise and confusion inside fast food places.
30. What is your favorite number? Like Kwiz, I said 3. I had to laugh when it turned out to be my life path number as well. But I wasn’t surprised.
31. Who’s the last person you talked to on the phone? Duty to apprise him of my staying home
32. Any plans today? My plan today was to sleep a lot and I’m happy to say I feel accomplished (and rested).
33. In how many states have you lived? 2 – MD and VA – I really don’t get around much.
34. Biggest annoyance right now? I’m really warm so could be running a fever.
35. Last song listened to? “Make Me” by MWK
36. Can you say the alphabet backwards? Actually, I can. On the nights when I had insomnia, I used to practice it. I bet I could say it backwards even if I were inebriated. I shall test that theory next time I imbibe.
37. Do you have a maid service clean your house? If I do, that person is doing a shitty job and will need to be replaced.
38. Favorite pair of shoes you wear all the time? my sneakers although I would catch hell from Stacey and Clinton for that.
39. Are you jealous of anyone? I am envious (rather than jealous) of those who do not have weight problems. I can only imagine a day spent not worrying about what I eat. Well, I have those days but they are not without consequences.
40. Is anyone jealous of you? I doubt it but it’s possible. I have a nice life with unlimited time to myself, no kids to worry about or send through college and do pretty much what I want. There are probably some who would trade with me in a heartbeat.
41. Do you love anyone? Yes, many people in many kinds of ways. I will say that I will never, ever love anyone as fully and without condition as I did Lauren. And I am thankful every day to have experienced that kind of love in my life.
42. Do any of your friends have children? Yep, several do and are kind enough to share them with me when I need a baby-holding fix.
43. What do you usually do during the day? Pretend that I care about stuff in the financial services field.
44. Do you hate anyone that you know right now? There are many I dislike (looking at you Rush, Hannity, et al) but I don’t hate them. It takes a lot of energy to do that and I’d rather put that energy toward something nicer.
45. Do you use the word ‘hello’ daily? Yep, although I say “Chello” instead because it sounds british and I like that.
46. What color is your car? The liberal’s handbook dictated that I get a Prius but I got to choose the color. Surprise! Blue.
47. What size wedding ring do you wear? I dunno. It was a while ago.
48. Are you thinking about someone right now? Wondering whether SophiaCat is up or downstairs. Does that count?
49. Have you ever been to Six Flags? No, but I have been to Hershey Park and Busch Gardens.
50. How did you get your worst scar? Surgery in 1997. But the one I got all on my own was when I fell off my bike. I was about 8 and had just sort of learned how to ride a bike but that didn’t keep me from imitating my friend who could ride it without holding onto the bars. Yeah. Kids, don’t do that. I bonked right into a curb while trying to round a corner and mashed my whole mouthful of teeth. I remember standing up, seeing blood, thinking to myself (and yes, this was exactly my train of thought): “Someone here is bleeding. YOU are the only one here. It must be YOU!” aaaah! Then I ran screaming and crying to my Grandmother’s house around the corner. Many stitches and messed up teeth followed. Fun! The scar on my lip is invisible but the teeth never recovered. I should have gotten those damn braces.
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.
1. Can you tell when someone is lying to you?
Depends. Mostly I count on my intuition to alert me. If I get a wonky vibe, I trust it.
2. Tell us about one of your flaws. Do you live with it or try to correct it?
I tend to take things personally when often they have nothing to do with me. If someone’s acting distant or grumpy, I will try to figure out what I’ve done that’s caused it and 98% of the time, it has absolutely nothing to do with me at all. Yes, I do try to remind myself of that fact but it’s been with me a long time and won’t go away just. like. that.
3. When was the last time you laughed hard and what struck you as funny?
Hmmm. That’s a good question. I’m more of a sardonic smirk kind of chick but when something cracks me up, it comes out loud and clear. Just can’t think of what that was, though. Eddie Izzard is my go-to guy for a “so funny you’re crying” kind of thing.
4. Tell us about a time when you should have tried harder.
Oh, pretty much on everything I could have tried harder. Diet, exercise, Seminary school work, stuff at my job, etc. ad infinitum. I’d say my whole life can be summed up by the words “half-ass”. (That’s a hard admission, my friends.)
5. If you won the lottery, what would you buy first?
I’d pay off my credit card, cars and mortgage first. Then I’d take care of my Godmother and Aunt Janet so they would never have to worry about money again. Then I’d go on a retreat somewhere in Sedona, AZ. And that’s just for starters!
6. What movie do you know every word to?
That would be “Bridget Jones’s Diary” – I love love love that movie. I also happen to know and can recite from memory all the dialog from “Risky Business” as well because I saw that about a hundred times back in the day.
7. What was the best thing that happened to you this week?
Front row tix to see my sekrit boyfriend in Charlottesville, blue balloons from the angels and the new friend I met at the Expo last Sunday. That’s a pretty good week, eh?
8. What was the worst thing that happened to you this week?
You ever have the veil lifted from your eyes and you see things in a whole new (and not necessarily better) way? Yeah. It was just more of a wake up call than anything else.
9. What do you think is the biggest difference between men and women?
Men have been conditioned to rein in their emotions and then they tend to come out sideways, like in yelling or ranting. At least women are able to be more open about how they feel.
1. When you go to Wowmart, what one thing do you get every single time, besides a funky-wheeled squeaking cart full of frustration?
I don’t visit Walmart much mostly because there isn’t one close by. The last one I went to was in Tahlequah, OK and there I bought some breakfast bars, coffee and sundry coffee items and water. Excitement, no?
2. What is something that people are currently “into†that you just don’t get or appreciate?
Hmm, let me see. Football. Not that people are “currently” into it but all the back and forth stuff on Twitter about this college or that one makes me want to yawn. After watching hockey, football feels like it’s in slow motion. Too much stop and start and they all act like it’s some big ass deal. I don’t care at all.
3. What is something that really hoists your sail that other people might feel “ho-hum†about? I’d say sekrit boyfriend but you’d be amazed at how much sail he hoists. :-) To me, it feels like my own little world but then I see how much others across the country and even outside the US are into him and I smile. Boyfriend has a long career in front of him. YEY!
4. Favorite song to sing in the shower or car?
“Straight Ahead” by sekrit one. I love that song – it’s high energy, it has my favorite lyric of all time in it and it just rocks out. Love it.
“I got questions for you / you got answers untrue / I can walk these circles all night long …”
5. A really great salad must have this ingredient:
French fries? No? Shoot. Feta cheese then. I love greek salads.
6. What advice in a nutshell would you give to new bloggers?
When Lauren first dragged me into blogging (circa 2002) we used to laugh that we were the only ones who read each other’s blogs. I learned that I wrote because it was what I liked to do. Even if no one read it and I was blogging into the abyss, I’d still write. I’d say that to any other blogger: write because you want to. Write because it comes out of you and it’s just who you are. Open up that faucet and let it pour through you. If nothing else, you will learn a lot about yourself that way. I am thankful that I had the blog going through many of life’s challenges and adventures. I go back now and read some of the posts and can see how far I’ve come from that place.
7. What was the alternate name that your parents almost named you? Do you wish they had chosen it instead of the one they gave you?
Mom wanted the name Karen, Dad wanted Rita. I have no clue how they ended up with Lisa. I never did hear what name it would have been had I been a boy. I probably should ask my own Godmommy of Love since she’s the only one left who would know that.
8. What in your life are you waiting for?
LOL The moment when I start pulling all my shit together and head off in the direction I know is out there for me. I expect a banner and balloons from my guides and teachers saying “She finally gets it!!” heheh Wait for me, guys. I’m doggy-paddling as fast as I can.
9. You get a package in the mail. What is it, and who is it from?
Books from Amazon. I swore I wouldn’t get any more all summer and I did pretty well but got a gift cert for Amazon and of course, had to buy a book (or two).
10. Today–what song represents you?
“If you could read my mind, love, what a tale my thoughts could tell.” – Gordon Lightfoot
11. What is one thing that blogging has taught you about yourself?
Through pretty consistent writing, I’ve learned that when I am in a flow, I really do tell a good story. I’m not quite Dooce nor The Bloggess (You have to go right now and read her hilarious take on a GPS – I laughed so hard that I was crying.) but I do have my own little way with words.
12. How are you going to (or how did you) choose the clothes you’re wearing today?
What do they say about you in general or specifically how you’re feeling today?
I always imagine Clinton and Stacey looking at my wardrobe and rolling their eyes. Today I plan on wearing jeans and a t-shirt because it’s comfortable and clean. I am feeling crappy in my body lately and I can hide in these clothes. God help me if I were to be confronted by the “360 mirror of truth”.
Stolen from my favorite blogger, as usual.
When was the last time you cried?
I cry easily and often so I’m sure it wasn’t that long ago. For me, tears are my body’s way of releasing energy (I suppose it’s that way for lots of people) so I cry when I’m angry, sad, happy or if something moves me.
What made you angry this week?
Well, it was last week really and it’s the incident with the co-worker who called me the devil in disguise. I am still pissed at her for that. I’m not sure I want to get over it. (I will, but feel happy in my righteousness at the moment. Is that a sign that I really *am* Satan? LOL)
What was the happiest day of your life?
I am glad to count many among these. The first David Cook show where I stood right at the edge of the stage close enough to touch him was pretty amazing. I’ll say that one.
Have you ever laughed until you cried?
If you have ever seen Eddie Izzard in concert, then you’d know the answer to this.
Have you ever laughed so hard you peed your pants?
Almost but not quite (thankfully!)
Have you ever been suspicious of someone?
NO! Why are you asking me this question? What’s really going on behind your words? Are you trying to corner me?
What was the last thing you envied?
My friend Charlie’s discipline. He was told by his doc to change his diet for cholesterol reasons and he jumped into that task with glee. When he sets his mind to something, he does it. Me? If I can even set my mind to something, by the time I get around to doing it, I’m bored.
Are you sarcastic?
Not as much as I used to be, alas. If I’m around someone who is, it will come out a bit more.
Have you ever had your heart broken?
What a silly question! Of course.
What is the last thing that disgusted you?
I happened upon a television show about people who have strange body abnormalities and this person had elephantitis of the leg and it was truly hideous. I was so grossed out but at the same time had enormous compassion for what this woman was going through in her life. I. cannot. imagine.
Have you ever been truly afraid because of a scary movie?
While watching “Carrie” in the movie theatre in 1976, I somehow managed to get from my chair to my boyfriend’s lap in record time because of one scene. (If you’ve seen it, I bet you can guess what the scene was.) I won’t watch any kind of Exorcist movies because I know I will have nightmares for weeks.
What is your biggest regret?
Certain relationships in which I wasted a lot of time that I could have been using finding someone who didn’t have rage issues.
Have you ever had an obsession?
All three of you know the answer to this question.
Do you feel pity toward others who have less than you?
Pity isn’t the right word. I feel enormous compassion and try hard to do what I can to help them if I am led to do so.
What is your biggest fear?
Biggest or most irrational? Biggest is being totally homeless and destitute. Most irrational is looking like a fool with my heart hanging out there for all to see.
What was the last lie you told?
I feigned interest in that co-worker’s child’s school day. Yes, I am pure evil.
Have you ever cheated in a game among friends?
During Trivial Pursuit with Kim and Sal, I was driven to cheat. Don’t ask.
Who was the last person you flirted with?
“Sid Flagelman” – the nice little old man in my office. I’m not sure if it was for my benefit or his.
Have you ever seen an image that made you physically ill?
That elephantitis show sure had me close to it. Blargh!
1. Have you ever stayed online for a very long time waiting for someone?
As you all know, I’m online a lot so it may just seem like I’m waiting for them when really I’m surfing and writing and stuff. (short answer: yes)
2. How do you eat oreos?
Dipped in a cold glass of milk
3. Are you cocky?
Only in my pretend world. Not so much IRL.
4. Did you have an imaginary friend as a kid?
No. But I did have a baby doll named Angel and I loved her fiercely and unreservedly. And even brushed her hairless head during mass to amuse myself. (See? Even then I was a religious renegade!)
5. What t.v. station do you watch the most?
I don’t watch much television but I’d say MSNBC if pressed.
6. Have you ever seen the ocean?
I live near it and wouldn’t have it any other way. I love the ocean. I love a puddle. Just make sure I’m by some water.
7. Have you ever been hospitalized?
Twice: tonsils when I was three and gastric bypass when I was 37. I don’t like hospitals at all. They smell odd and I’m always worried that I will hear people retching or dying.
8. What’s your favorite brand of rootbeer?
There was a cool drive in place in Baltimore called “Stewarts” and when I was a kid, family members would pack in the station wagon and drive there for frosty mugs of the stuff. And the mugs were so neat that people tried to steal them. Yes, we were caught and had to give it back.
9. Could you live without a computer?
I could, I suppose, but why would I want to?
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I have a small rant that’s bubbling up. Not sure if I will post it but it has to do with one of the two people who represent my shadow side. I talked about that in a post a while back. This person I have to see just about every day. Those of you who know me (even just from here) know that I don’t get angry easily but there are certain buttons that, when pushed, cause me to get all confronty and whatnot. And yes, she pushed a button and I am pissed. Details to follow.
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