The Seven Deadly Sins Meme.......

I'm not a big fan of memes, but I found this one intriguing. Besides, it's much more interesting than writing about how many sun-filled activities I tried to pack into one day yesterday, or about how for the first time in two (or three?) years I was able to zip up my life jacket. Only I think they're called Personal Flotation Devices now, because everything has to have letters these days, and LJ doesn't have the same zing that a PFD does.

I stole this one from Evil Pixie, who stole it from Sunday Stealing.

Here goes.

Pride. Seven great things about yourself.

1. I have a good sense of humor.
2. I can write pretty well.
3. I know my grammar and spelling.
4. I can sing.
5. I'm a loyal friend.
6. I'm competitive, but mostly against myself.
7. I can be insanely happy all by myself. (But I love other people too.)

Envy. Seven things you lack and covet.

1. Season tickets for football
2. Straight hair
3. A good figure.
4. Fifteen pounds of miniature Reese's Peanut Butter Cups (guess this doesn't go with #3)
5. Frequent flier miles
6. A degree in math.

Wrath. Seven things that piss you off.

1. Injustice
2. Intolerance
3. Insecurity
4. Dependence
5. Homeowner's insurance that just jumped from $400 to $700
6. Not being able to sleep
7. Learned helplessness

Sloth. Seven things you neglect to do.

1. Housework
2. Balancing the checkbook(s)
3. Filing papers at school
4. Prepare lunch the night before (but I did tonight)
5. Routine mending of clothing (hems, buttons)
6. The Great Shoe Purge
7. Grocery shop (more a matter of procrastination than neglect)

Greed. Seven worldly material desires.

1. A convertible BMW
2. A color laser printer
3. A bigger Harley. With a windshield. Is that two things?
4. A triple bicycle
5. A new house with real closets. And a garage.
6. Twenty acres of land
7. A jacuzzi

Gluttony. Seven guilty pleasures.

1. Mario Brothers on the Wii
2. Hours and hours of reading
3. Crock pot candy
4. Floating in the pool
5. Really hot showers
6. Quiet time
7. Listening to the same song over and over in the car

Lust. Seven love secrets.

1. Yeah........ No

80-Question Meme with Fewer than 80 Answers....

1. What curse word do you use the most? S-H-I-T.
   
2. Do you own an iPod? A little bitty iPod Shuffle.
3. What person do you talk to on the phone the most? Sweet Girl
4. Do you still remember the first person you kissed? Yes. His name was Lucky Beach. No lie.
   
5. Do you remember where you were on 9/11/01? Vividly.
   
6. What was the last movie you watched? I can't remember. I am movie challenged.
   
7. Has anyone ever called you lazy? Oh yes.
   
8. Do you ever take medication to help you fall asleep? Several times in the past four nights alone.
   
9. Has anyone told you a secret this week? I don't think so.
   
10. What is the first thing you notice about the opposite sex? Smile.
11. What are you looking forward to? Retirement
12. Do you own any band t-shirts? Does Billy Joel count as a band? I have LOTS of those.
    
13. What will you be doing in one hour? Sleeping, if the neighbors stop shooting fireworks before then.
    
14. Is anyone in love with you? If not, I'm wasting a lot of time and energy on my Hubby....
    
15. Last time you cried? I can't remember. I guess that's a good thing.
    
16. Are you on a desktop computer or a laptop? Laptop.
17. Are you currently wanting any piercings or tattoos? No. Two holes in each ear is all I can afford to fill with earrings. And I'm fundamentally against tattoos.
    
18. Would you ever date anyone covered in tattoos? Since my dating days are over, I guess it's safe to say "Hell no."
    
19. What were you doing before this? Reading a book on my Kindle. My second Kindle.
    
20. When is the last time you slept on the floor? During BRAG last year when five of us piled up on one hotel room. Does it count if I slept on an air mattress?
    
21. How many hours of sleep do you need to function? Eight. Ten is better.
    
22. Do you eat breakfast daily? Yes.
    
23. Are your days fast-paced? Not during the summer, and that's just the way I like it.
    
24. What did you do last night? Ordered pizza, watched baseball, swam, read, played Nintendo DS.
    
25. Do you use sarcasm? Me? Sarcasm? Nooooooooooooooo..................
    
26. How old will you be turning on your next birthday? The big 5-0.
    
27. Are you picky about spelling and grammar? I'm not just picky about it. I'm fanatical. As in I have been known to send emails to news reporters who make mistakes in their columns.
    
28. Do you get along better with the same sex or the opposite sex? I'd have to say it depends on the person and the situation and the phase of the moon.
    
29. Do you watch the news? Religiously.
30. How did you get one of your scars? I have a scar above my left eyebrow that I got on a church mission trip. I jumped on a guy's back to ride piggy-back, and he straightened up too soon. Our heads cracked together, and his must have been harder.
    
31. Who was the last person to make you mad? Ummmm..... I guess my sister-in-law.
    
32. What is the last big thing you purchased? Big as in size? Or big as in money? I guess the motorhome would satisfy both of those.
    
33. Who would you want to be tied to for 24 hours? No one, not even my Hubby, should have to be tied to me for 24 hours. Ewwwwwww......
    
34. What is a rumor someone has spread about you? Unfortunately, most of the things people have said about me were true. So I guess they don't qualify as rumors.
    
35. What would you do if you were stuck in an elevator? Play a game on my iPhone, unless I happened to have my Kindle with me.
    
36. T or F: All’s fair in love and war? False.
37. Do you know how to use some words correctly, but not know the meaning? I think I have to have some general idea of their meanings in order to use them....
    
38. Do you know which US states don’t use Daylight Savings Time? I thought Indiana, but then I read a comment on Evil Pixie's blog, so maybe I don't know as much as I thought I did.
    
39. Do you want a bright yellow ‘06 mustang? Absolutely! Bring it on!
    
40. What’s something you’ve always wanted? To publish a novel. And have a horse.
    
41. Would you rather swim in the ocean or a lake? Either is fine, although typically the lake has fewer creatures I have to be afraid of.
    
42. Do you wear a lot of black? Only because it is universal and supposedly slimming.
    
43. Describe your hair: Short, curly to the point of being kinky, color of dead grass.
    
44. Where is/are your best friend(s)? My best friends are my two sisters. One is at work, the other is (I hope) at home with her family.
    
45. What time is your alarm clock set to? No alarm clock in the summer.
    
46. Would you rather take the picture or be in the picture? Take a picture.
    
47. Do any of your friends have children? Yes.
48. What cd is currently in your cd player? My car CD player holds 6 CDs. A double Eagles, Carole King, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Abba, Simon and Garfunkel.
    
49. Do you prefer regular or chocolate milk? Prefer chocolate, usually drink regular.
    
50. When was the last time you had Starbucks? I don't remember, but you just reminded me I have a gift card in my purse.
    
51. Can you whistle? Most of the time.
    
52. Did you watch cartoons as a child? Yes.
    
53. What was the last song you heard? "Bad, Bad Leroy Brown"
    
54. What’s the weather like? High in the upper 80's, mostly sunny with a few clouds. Humidity blessedly down for a change.
    
55. Have you ever been to six flags? I could happily live at Six Flags. Have been in Georgia and Texas.
    
56. Do you like mustard? Yes, especially the spicy brown kind.
    
57. Do you sleep on your side? Yes.
    
58. Who was the last person to make you mad? You. This question was just asked in #31.
    
59. Do you like anybody? What the hell kind of person could say "no" to this question?
    
60. What side of the heart do you draw first? Left ventricle. Ha ha ha ha ha ha.
    
61. Can you dive without plugging your nose? Plugging the nose is for wimps. Don't tell Hubby i said that.
    
62. What color is your razor? Pink.
    
63. What is your blood-type? O Positive. Universal donor.
    
64. How do you feel about carrots? I don't have any deep feelings for carrots. I guess they have their place.
    
65. How many chairs at the dining room table? Four.
    
66. Which is the best Spice Girl? I wouldn't know them if they waltzed in my front door.
    
67. Do you know what time it is? Past my bedtime.
    
68. Do you know all the words to the Fresh Prince Theme Song? Who is this Prince, what makes him fresh, and why does he need a theme song?
    
69. What’s your favorite kind of gum? Cinnamon.
    
70. Do you have a crush on anyone? It violates my marriage contract.
    
71. Do you like to sleep? It's a necessary evil, but if I didn't need 8 hours, I could really use that time to do other things.
    
72. Do you know the song Total Eclipse of the Heart? Most of it.
    
73. Do you have hairy LEGS? Not on purpose.
    
74. Do you have Entomophobia? Are you trying to impress someone with your vocabulary?
    
75. Are you an adult? In age yes. In behavior...... not so sure.
    
76. Do you have a tan? Yes, a funky one due to strange lines from my biking shorts and cycling sandals.
    
77. Are you a television addict? Only when it comes to sports.
    
78. Do you enjoy spending time with your mother? As a rule, no. I can tolerate it in short spurts.
    
79. Are you a sugar freak? I don't consider a sugar addiction a freaky characteristic.
    
80. Do you like orange juice? I prefer cranberry, but either one is good with vodka.
    
81. What sign are you? Aries.
    

End-of-the-Week Meme......

....because I'm way too tired to think of anything original.

1. What is the color of your toothbrush?
Purple

2. Name one person who made you smile today.
Chris

3. What were you doing at 8 am this morning?
Looking for my water mug/jug

4. What were you doing 45 minutes ago?
Crocheting

5. What is your favorite candy bar?
Reese's Peanut Butter Cups

6. Have you ever been to a strip club?
Unfortunately, yes, as sort of a group dare

7. What is the last thing you said aloud?
"Stupid cat"

8. What is your favorite ice cream?
Moose Tracks

9. What was the last thing you had to drink?
Water

10. Do you like your wallet?
Of course. Red leather with the Georgia "G" on it.

11. What was the last thing you ate?
Chili

12. Have you bought any new clothing items this week?
No, because I went crazy last week and bought 4 pairs of pants, 3 tops, and 4 jackets

13. The last sporting event you watched?
A college basketball game is on right now, only because Hubby has once again fallen asleep with the remote in his hand.

14. What is your favorite flavor of popcorn?
Cheddar. And caramel. And cheddar. And caramel. And cheddar. And caramel.

15. Who is the last person you sent a text message to?
Wanda (always)

16. Ever go camping?
Love it. Started in a pup tent, have graduated to a motorhome.

17. Do you take vitamins daily?
Yes

18. Do you go to church every Sunday?
Used to. Now I'm pretty much a heathen.

19. Do you have a tan?
In the summer I do. In the winter not so much.

20. Do you prefer Chinese food over pizza?
Depends on the situation and my mood. Don't get to eat Chinese much because Hubby doesn't eat it.

21. Do you drink your soda with a straw?
Yes

22. What did your last text message say?
"You bet"

23. What are you doing tomorrow?
Teaching. But at least it's Casual Friday.

24. Favorite color?
Yellow

25. Look to your left; what do you see?
Hubby stretched out in his recliner

26. What color is your watch?
Stopped wearing one

27. What do you think of when you hear “Australia”?
It's summer there.

28. Would you strip for money?
They would pay me NOT to.

29. Do you go in a fast food place or just hit the drive thru?
Drive thru

30. What is your favorite number?
7

31. Who’s the last person you talked to on the phone?
Wanda

32. Any plans today?
Crochet until bedtime, which is rapidly approaching

33. In how many states have you lived?
Two

34. Biggest annoyance right now?
Loud announcers in a game I couldn't care less about

35. Last song listened to?
"It's Your World Now" by the Eagles. I want it played at my funeral.

36. Can you say the alphabet backwards?
I did it once flawlessly when I was under the influence. That was back in college. I could do it now with some practice.

37. Do you have a maid service clean your house?
Ummmm.......no

38. Favorite pair of shoes you wear all the time?
Reeboks

39. Are you jealous of anyone?
Waste of energy

40. Is anyone jealous of you?
I'm guessing not

41. Do you love anyone?
Lots of people

42. Do any of your friends have children?
Yes

43. What do you usually do during the day?
Teach, surf the web, work out on the elliptical, watch recorded gymnastics meets that I've seen a hundred times and I was there in person for, crochet.

44. Do you hate anyone that you know right now?
Only my ex

45. Do you use the word “hello” daily?
Yes

46. What color is your car?
Red

47. What size wedding ring do you wear?
Ummm.....7.....I think.

48. Are you thinking about someone right now?
Always

49. Have you ever been to Six Flags?
I could live there. Love all the rides except for the Ninja.

50. How did you get your worst scar?
Stuck a glass rod in my knee, trying to bend it like my brother did. I didn't know you had to heat it first.

The Starrlight Meme....

Tonight's meme was stolen from TenseTeacher, who stole it from..... I don't remember. It probably doesn't matter.

1. What was the last thing you put in your mouth?
An after-dinner mint

2. Where was your profile picture taken?
On a lake near my home

3. Can you play Guitar Hero?
I've only tried once, but I think I could if I had more opportunity to play

4. Name someone who made you laugh today. What was it about?
Hubby's friend Victor. It was about my bicycle helmet and the hat he bought that all the guys made fun of.

5. How late did you stay up last night and why?
Went to bed at 8:00 PM because the gambling wasn't going well; went to sleep at 10:00 PM. Eastern time. Which is not where I am.

6. If you could move somewhere else where would you and why?
Somewhere on the water. River, lake, ocean, it doesn't matter.

7. Ever been kissed under fireworks?
I can't remember. So if I was, it wasn't memorable.

8. Which of your friends lives closest to you?
Wanda

9. Do you believe exes can be friends? With benefits?
No and Hell no.

10. Do you like Dr. Pepper?
Dr. Pepper puts groceries on my table, so I'm particularly fond of it. Ask me again in 68 days, when it won't matter anymore.

11. When was the last time you cried really hard? Really hard as opposed to just sniveling?
Two years ago when my girl broke my heart.

12. Who took your profile picture?
Rozmo

13. Who was the last person you took a picture of?
Rozmo and Lisa and some horses

14. Was yesterday better than today? Why?
Not really, because today there was football. And bicycling.

15. Can you live a day without TV?
Not during football season.

16. Are you upset about anything now?
Gambling didn't go well, but I'm not particularly UPSET about it, because I don't ever EXPECT to win. If I do, it's just a bonus.

17. Do you think relationships are ever really worth it?
Of course. Otherwise, why would we bother?

18. Are you a bad influence?
Not anymore. Unless you count making teenagers want to buy motorcycles.

19. Night out or night in?
Night in

20. What items could you not go without during the day?
Blackberry

21. Who was the last person you visited in the hospital?
Mother-in-Law

22. What does the last text message in your inbox say?
Ok

23. How do you feel about your life right now?
Content

24. Do you hate anyone?
Hate is a strong word. And it isn't nearly strong enough for the way I feel about my ex.

25. If we were to look in your Facebook inbox, what would we find?
A friend request from the ex-wife of my niece's husband, who inexplicably keeps friend requesting me

26. Say you were given a drug test right now, would you pass?
Unless it tests for vodka and cranberry

27. Has anyone ever called you perfect before?
Um..... no

28. What song is stuck in your head?
Nothing in particular, but if I DID have something in my head, odds are it would be a Billy Joel song.

29. Someone knocks on your window at 2 a.m., whom do you want it to be?
Someone really tall, since our bedroom is upstairs.

30. Do you (or did you) want to have grandkids before you’re 50?
I'm only 17 1/2 months away from 50, and Sweet Girl isn't pregnant or in a relationship, so..... No. But she is going to Vegas week after next, so I'll keep my fingers crossed against it.

31. Tell us your Saturday night.
Football, waiting for Hubby to fall asleep in the recliner so I can wrest the remote control out of his hand

32. Do you think too much or too little?
Too much when it doesn't matter and too little when I should

33. Do you smile a lot?
Yes. It beats the alternative.

One-Word Meme....

Thanks as usual to my blogger friend Maggie for tonight's topic. After a weekend of bicycle riding, winning a vintage motorcycle, returning to school after Fall Break, and missing line dancing tonight to go to the funeral home for the mother of someone I don't even LIKE, well.... One word answers are all I can summon.

1. Where is your cell phone? Nearby
2. Your hair? Frizzy
3. Your mother? Generous
4. Your father? Dead
5. Your Favorite food? Chocolate
6. Your dream last night? Hazy
7. Your favorite drink? Bloodymary
8. Your dream/goal? Retirement
9. What room are you in? Living
10. Your hobby? Crocheting
11. Your fear? Suffocation
12. Where do you want to be in six years? Retired
13. Where were you last night? Asleep
14. Something that you aren't? Tall
15. Muffins? Lemon
16. Wish list item? Convertible
17. Where did you grow up? Georgia
18. Last thing you did? Changed
19. What are you wearing? Shorts
20. Your TV? Huge
21. Your pets? Needy
22. Friends? Loyal
23. Your life? Perfect
24. Your mood? Content
25. Missing someone? Daughter
26. Vehicle? SUV
27. Something you're not wearing? Watch
28. Your favorite store? Best Buy (I can't help it if I can't answer that with one word!)
29. Your favorite color? Yellow
30. When was the last time you laughed? Tonight
31. Last time you cried? Saturday
32. Your best friend? Hubby
33. One place that you go over and over? "Y"

Weekend Meme.........

Because I feel obligated to blog every day AND I'm trying to avoid writing about the fact that the Georgia Bulldogs lost their very first game of the season (a situation I was afraid of all week long), I have stolen a meme from Tense Teacher. I don't know if she knows I follow her or not, but I feel guilty that she has a tough job teaching and I have one that isn't quite so demanding. Oh good heavens, I just jinxed myself big time.


What are your most common nicknames?
In high school I was "Brillo" because of my steel-wool-resembling hair, and "Wiener" because of a silly thing we did with our first and last names.

What is today’s weather?
Overcast, 82 degrees.

Where did you go on vacation this year?
Dominican Republic.

What did you do there?
Other than drinking an entire bottle of champagne single-handedly, walked on the beach and sat by the pool.

Where did you stay?
A resort that will probably be beautiful when they finish with it.

What job do you do?
I teach in a nontraditional, alternative high school with 75 students. I also teach literature online part-time.

Describe where you live.
A town right smack in the middle between Atlanta and the city where I was born that is also home to the University of Georgia. Who lost their football game today. Oops...I wasn't going to talk about that.

What do you usually do on weekends?
Bicycle, kayak, walk, crochet, swim, catch up on laundry, avoid most other forms of housework.

What food hits your ‘bliss spot’?
Hmmmm..... hard to say. Whatever I'm eating at any particular time, I guess.

What drink really does it for you?
Since I've sworn off alcohol (has nothing to do with the champagne in Punta Cana and everything to do with vowing not to drink my calories), I don't really have any particular favorite. I prefer water with lemon most of the time. If I have a soft drink, it's a Diet Dr. Pepper or a Diet Sierra Mist.

Describe the first friend that comes to your head.
I have several friends (okay, two) who read this blog, and if I describe one and not the other, it might hurt someone's feelings. Actually, the first person who came to mind is a friend who dumped me a few years ago. My sisters are the best friends I have. Truly.

What was the last restaurant you went to?
On the Border.

Where would you like to live if you had unlimited moneys and nothing stopping your dreams?
Hawaii

What is the likeliness of your achieving this dream home?
About the same as me winning the lottery. Actually, they're connected.

What do you like to do in your spare time?
Isn't this kind of like the "what do you do on the weekend" question?

What’s your favorite genre for TV programs?
Anything with a ball in it.

What’s your favorite genre for music?
70's. And a little country, since I started line dancing.

What’s your favorite song that’s sad?
"Goodnight Saigon" by Billy Joel.

What’s your favorite soppy film?
I actually don't watch many films.

How about your favorite chick flick?
Same as above.

What are you looking forward to at the moment?
Getting our motorhome.

What are you dreading at the moment?
Cleaning up the kitchen.

How would you describe your personality?
Cheerful, upbeat, optimistic but sarcastic. Is that a personality trait?

If you had a personality eraser, what part of yours might you erase?
The part that makes me overeat. And the part that lets my blood pressure rise just because my team loses a football game. Oops.... I wasn't going to talk about that.

You are given $5000 to spend in 1 day, what do you do with it? Remember, no limitations!
Buy a new bicycle.

What is your biggest fear?
That my ex-husband will outlive me out of sheer spite, just because I still have life insurance on him. Oh, and I also fear that one of you will think that's a tacky thing to say.

A Weekend Meme So I Don't Have to Think.....

I stole this meme from Tense Teacher.

1. Who was the last person of the opposite sex you lay in a bed with?

Hubby (Now really, what the hell did they expect on this question?)

2. Where was the last place you went out to eat?
Up the Creek in Jacksonville, Florida

3. What was the last alcoholic beverage you consumed?
A large draft beer when Hubby and I went out to eat Friday before last.

4. Which do you prefer - eyes or lips?
Eyes I guess - Although I don't particularly focus on physical attributes. I don't think.

5. Medicine, fine arts, or law?
Huh?

6. Best kind of pizza?
Veggie

7. What is in store for your future?
Near future - A new school year

Middle distant future - Retirement

8. Who was the last band you saw live?
Billy Joel and Elton John. And the band before that, and the band before that, and the band before that, and the band before that, and the band before that. (Minus Elton on most of them.)

9. Do you take care of your friends while they are sick?
Well ..... I would .....

10. How many songs are on your iPod?
My little iPod or my big iPod?

11. Where is the last place you drove to?
Jacksonville, Florida - 6 hours

12. Where did your last kiss take place?
In the living room

13. What were you doing at 11:59 PM on Monday night?
At 11:59 PM on ANY given night, including New Year's Eve, I am sleeping.

14. Are you a quitter?
Only in marriage.

15. Who was the last person you had in your house?
Hubby's nephew's daughter. And her friend.

15. What do you think about people who party a lot?
It's their business. Unless they live next door to me and make it my business.

16. Does talking about sex make you uncomfortable?
Next question.

17. What was the last CD you purchased?
I downloaded "The Four Seasons Greatest Hits". Does that count?

18. What are two bands or singers that you will always love?
Billy Joel. And Billy Joel.

19. Which of the seven deadly sins are you most guilty of?
Changes on any given day. They run a tight race.

20. How is your last ex doing?
Since the mortgage company keeps calling ME about his house payment, I assume he's doing about the same as when we divorced.

8 Things.....

Having been tagged by my friend Maggie, I will (this time) participate in this meme. Because writing about myself means I don't have to think very hard.

8 THINGS I AM LOOKING FORWARD TO:

1. My first summer school paycheck. Cha-ching!
2. Retirement
3. Seeing Sweet Girl at NashBash
4. Sleeping in on Sunday and all next week when Hubby is on vacation
5. Hubby's retirement
6. Football season
7. Gymnastics season
8. Being with my sisters this Saturday
   

8 THINGS I DID YESTERDAY:

1. Rode a tandem
2. Rode a tandem
3. Rode a tandem
4. Rode a tandem
5. Rode a tandem
6. Worked on my virtual school course
7. Worked on my virtual school course
8. Ate at Red Lobster
   

8 THINGS I WISH I COULD DO:

1. Use jumper cables
2. A back handspring
   
3. Lose weight
4. Play the violin
5. Have straight hair
6. Publish a book (have to write it first)
7. Speak French fluently instead of merely un petit peu
8. Know how to handle people
   

8 SHOWS I WATCH:

1. CNN Headline News with Robin Meade
2. Dancing with the Stars
3. Atlanta Braves baseball
4. Football
5. Replays of gymnastics meets THAT I ATTENDED LIVE
6. Friends reruns
7. Newhart reruns
8. Golf
   

8 FAVORITE FOODS:

1. Pizza
2. Pasta
3. Chicken
4. Beer
5. Nachos
6. French fries
7. Beer
8. Chinese take-out
   

8 PLACES I’D LIKE TO TRAVEL:

1. Alaska
2. Out West
   
3. Hawai'i
4. France
5. Australia
6. England
7. Italy (again)
8. Bermuda
   

8 PEOPLE I’VE TAGGED:

1. MamaNeena
2. Katydid
3. Heartbreak
4. Annie
5. Lakeland Jo
6. ??
7. ??
8. ??
   

Another Milestone Post.......

As I prepared to write this post, I noticed that it is my 200th blog entry. For those of you who have been around for all 200 of them......God love you.

In celebration of this mini-milestone, I decided to indulge in a rare meme post. I don't tag other bloggers to do these; it's just one of the many rules I refuse to follow.

What is your favorite color? Bright, sunshine, eye-stabbing yellow. No wimpy pastels for me.

What is the last movie you saw in a theater? Gran Torino. I think my father might have had a Gran Torino at one point. Not that that has anything to do with this post.

What are you wearing right now? Blue jeans and a UGA Gym Dogs t-shirt. And Indian moccasins. Which I just realized I can't spell without the assistance of Word. And forgive me, I meant Native American moccasins.

Have you ever had any type of surgery? Yes, I had a septorhinoplasty in 1982. Which basically means I had plastic surgery on my nose. And no, I'm not that vain.

What is your least favorite food? Brussel sprouts. Cooked green leafy things. Beets.

Who was the last person you Googled? Lucky Beach, my boyfriend in the 4th grade. I shared him with another girl. We took turns holding his jacket during recess. Whoever wasn't holding his jacket got to sit on the monkey bars with him. When I Googled him, I got every beach resort in the free world. I can't remember his real name.

What was the worst Christmas gift you ever received? My ex didn't give me a Christmas gift at all one year; he gave me a New Year's gift. It was a pistol. Because they were on sale that day.

How will you and your significant other celebrate Valentines' Day? We will probably go out to dinner, but only because it falls on our usual Saturday night date night. No cards, no gifts. It's not a special day; every day is Valentines' Day at our house.

What is a unique fact about you? Well, I was a post-vasectomy baby. And I manage to work that into a conversation at least once a week. I figure God knew what he was doing.

What is the first part of your body that you wash in the tub or shower? My left forearm.

What is your least favorite household chore? All of them.

What is something you've done while slightly tipsy, because I KNOW you've never been intoxicated? Once I managed to play a song on the piano that I had struggled with for years and not been able to play. And another time I told my friend Amanda that I COULD TOO say my ABC's, and I recited them perfectly........backward.

What is something you like about February? That we occasionally have 70-degree days here in the South. And payday comes a couple of days earlier than usual.

What is something you hate about Feburary? All the days that aren't 70-degree days. And all the days that aren't payday.

What is the most interesting memento on that bookshelf in your living room that needs to be dusted? A Pepsi can and a Mountain Dew can, with the drink names written in Arabic. Sweet Girl sent them from the Persian Gulf.

Can you curl your tongue? No, but my daughter can. And that's weird because it's supposed to be genetic. And I COULD do it when I was young. Maybe my tongue just got too fat.

How many pets do you have? Four. Two dogs, two cats. One male and one female of each. We believe in symmetry around here.

What is the closest you think you have ever come to death? The time I jumped out of an airplane and couldn't find my ripcord.

Have you ever changed clothes in a moving car? Yes. And I was driving.

What is the farthest you have ever been from your birthplace? Italy. Or Germany. Or Austria. Whichever one is farthest.

If you could have a $10,000 shopping spree, what store would you want to shop in? Best Buy. I love gadgets.

Do you know how to sew? I can sew on a button, but I'd rather not. I can hem, but I'd rather pay someone to do it for me.

What is the best book you ever read? I can't name just one. Lonesome Dove, Life of Pi, Where the Heart Is, and Skipping Christmas are all favorites.

What musical group would you NOT go out on the front lawn to hear if they were performing across the street? The Rolling Stones.

Did someone really ask you these questions, or did you make them up yourself? I'm not telling.