Friday, November 21, 2008

Survey--and Tag, You're It!

My sister recently posted this survey on her blog. Although she didn't officially "tag" anyone, I'm taking her cue and doing the same. This satisfies all of the email forwarded surveys I haven't responded to...and, I tag Jenn and Tara to do the same on their blog...


1. Do you like blue cheese?
Yes! And Oregon has lots of good blue cheeses.
2. Have you been ever drunk?
Is this a serious (sober) question? Ditto to sister's answer.
3. Do you own a gun?
No way--and they terrify me.
4. What flavor Kool Aid was your favorite?
I hate Kool Aid. Especially the kind served in Jonestown.
5. Do you get nervous before doctor's appointments?
Nope.
6. What do you think of hot dogs?
Love them. Bologna too.
7. Favorite Christmas movie?
Charlie Brown Christmas.
8. What do you prefer to drink in the morning?
Coffee.
9. Can you do push ups?
Um, no.
10. What's your favorite piece of jewelry?
My wedding ring.
11. Favorite hobby?
Reading.
12. Do you have A.D.D.?
No.
13. What's your weight?
Way too personal--and not what I would like to claim it to be.
14. Middle name?
Elizabeth.
15. Name 3 thoughts at this exact moment??
Iced tap water from Starbucks is uncommonly good, bummed best friend is moving to Texas, and I miss my husband.
16. Name 3 drinks you regularly drink?
Diet Coke, water, coffee
17. Current worry?
About my son's doctor appt on Monday.
18. Current hate right now?
That my best friend is moving to Texas.
19. Favorite place to be?
At home with my husband and son.
20. How did you bring in the New Year?
Seriously can't remember but I'm guessing it was at home, pregnant.
21. Where would you like to go?
Back to Ireland.
22. Name three people who will complete this.
I do not like this question. Ditto to sister's answer.
23. Do you own slippers?
Yes.
24. What color shirt are you wearing right now?
Oatmeal
25. Do you like sleeping on satin sheets?
I don't think I ever have, and I don't think I want to. Ditto to sister's answer.
26. Can you whistle?
Not at all.
27. Favorite color??
Pink.
28. Would you be a pirate?
No, too risky.
29. What songs do you sing in the shower?
I don't sing in the shower.
30. Favorite girl's name?
Eleanor.
31. Favorite boy's name?
Jack. :-)
32. What's in your pocket?
Airline ticket stubs
33. Last thing that made you laugh?
My niece lamenting over the fact that her mother will not allow her to have a Bratz doll and in response to my musing that Santa may not like Bratz, seeing as he prefers nice little girls, tells me that "Santa has EVERY toy, Auntie Kate." I stand corrected.
34. Worst injury you've ever had as a child?
Head bonk resulting in seizure.
36. Do you love where you live?
I do.
37. How many TVs do you have in the house?
Two.
38. Who is your loudest friend?
Probably me. :-) Actually, I amend that...Tara, for sure.
39. How many dogs do you have?
Two sweet, floppy eared puppies.
40. Does someone have a crush on you?
My husband, I think...I hope
41. What is your favorite book?
My favorite books are Jodi Piccoult.
42. What is your favorite candy?
White chocolate
44. What song do you want played at your funeral?
Why am I not surprised that my sister has an iTunes playlist for her funeral??? On Eagles Wings for me.

Here are some more or less intriguing questions from another email survey:

What is your occupation right now?
Compliance Officer
What are you listening to right now?
Myself typing
What was the last thing that you ate?
Chocolate croissant
Can you drive a stick shift?
No, but I know how.
Last person you spoke to on the phone?
My friend Michelle.
What is your favorite sport to watch on TV?
Not a fan of watching sports on TV.
What is your favorite drink?
Coffee
Favorite food?
Thai
What is the last movie you watched?
Last one I can remember? Baby Mama
Favorite day of the year?
Thanksgiving.
How do you vent anger?
By venting to friends.
What was your favorite toy as a child?
Dolls.
When was the last time you cried?
This morning when saying a pre-goodbye to best friend.
What did you do last night?
Spent time with sister, husband and nieces. Jack had first bathtime with cousins.
What are you most afraid of?
Heights and losing people I love.
Plain, cheese, or spicy hamburgers?
Cheese
Favorite dog breed?
Cocker spaniels
Favorite day of the week?
Saturday
How many states have you lived in?
Four states: Connecticut, California, Ohio, Oregon
What is your favorite flower?
Stargazer Lilies

I'm skipping Fer's contributions because they are too hard for me to focus on right now. Okay, so maybe I do have ADD...:-) Jenn, Tara, you're it...post on your blogs!