29 January 2013
99 things
1. Started your own blog
2. Slept under the stars
3. Played in a band
4. Visited Hawaii
5. Watched a meteor shower
6. Given more than you can afford to charity
7. Been to Disneyland
8. Climbed a mountain
9. Held a praying mantis
10. Sang a solo
11. Bungee jumped
12. Visited Paris
13. Watched a lightening storm
14. Taught yourself an art from scratch
15. Adopted a child
16. Had food poisoning
17. Walked to the top of the Statue of Liberty
18. Grown your own vegetables
19. Seen the Mona Lisa in France
20. Slept on an overnight train
21. Had a pillow fight
22. Hitch hiked
23. Taken a sick day when you’re not ill
24. Built a snow fort
25. Held a lamb
26. Gone skinny dipping
27. Run a Marathon
28. Ridden in a gondola in Venice
29. Seen a total eclipse
30. Watched a sunrise or sunset
31. Hit a home run
32. Been on a cruise
33. Seen Niagara Falls in person
34. Visited the birthplace of your ancestors
35. Seen an Amish community
36. Taught yourself a new language
37. Had enough money to be truly satisfied
38. Seen the Leaning Tower of Pisa in person
39. Gone rock climbing
40. Seen Michelangelo’s David
41. Sung karaoke
42. Seen Old Faithful geyser erupt
43. Bought a stranger a meal at a restaurant
44. Visited Africa
45. Walked on a beach by moonlight
46. Been transported in an ambulance
47. Had your portrait painted
48. Gone deep sea fishing
49. Seen the Sistine Chapel in person
50. Been to the top of the Eiffel Tower in Paris
51. Gone scuba diving or snorkeling
52. Kissed in the rain
53. Played in the mud
54. Gone to a drive-in theater
55. Been in a movie
56. Visited the Great Wall of China
57. Started a business
58. Taken a martial arts class
59. Visited Russia
60. Served at a soup kitchen
61. Sold Girl Scout Cookies
62. Gone whale watching
63. Got flowers for no reason
64. Donated blood, platelets or plasma
65. Gone sky diving
66. Visited a Nazi Concentration Camp
67. Bounced a check
68. Flown in a helicopter
69. Saved a favorite childhood toy
70. Visited the Lincoln Memorial
71. Eaten Caviar
72. Pieced a quilt
73. Stood in Times Square
74. Toured the Everglades
75. Been fired from a job
76. Seen the Changing of the Guards in London
77. Broken a bone
78. Been a passenger on a motorcycle
79. Seen the Grand Canyon in person
80. Published a book
81. Visited the Vatican
82. Bought a brand new car
83. Walked in Jerusalem
84. Had your picture in the newspaper
85. Kissed a stranger at midnight on New Year’s Eve
86. Visited the White House
87. Killed and prepared an animal for eating (presuming a fish counts)
88. Had chickenpox
89. Saved someone’s life
90. Sat on a jury
91. Met someone famous
92. Joined a book club
93. Got a tattoo
94. Had a baby
95. Seen the Alamo in person
96. Swam in the Great Salt Lake
97. Been involved in a law suit
98. Owned a cell phone
99. Been stung by a bee
04 June 2008
meme hijacking
Compliments of whiskeymarie....
Ten years ago, what were you doing?
Finishing up my MBA. Ready, oh so ready to be done with school and the pompous arses that I was stuck with on a daily basis. I took 21 credits during summer session because I wanted the fcuk out of there. Plus the bill is mighty expensive when attending a private school. During this time, I was also working part-time. My life had become rather regimented but it had to as I had millions of pages to read and as many silly papers to write. And then the dreaded group projects that seemed to be the crowning glory of each class. I hated, no - despised these projects. Scooping out my eyes with a red hot poker was a significantly more appealing prospect than these little group love-ins I was continually subjected to. But at the end of the day, I can place MBA after my name if I so choose. Besides when I initially got hired, the damn piece of paper is just now paying off again.
Five Things on Today's "To Do" List...
- Make it out of work alive
- Make it out of the office at a decent time (boss man is gone, so damn well better happen!)
- Purchase stamps
- Wash towels
- Obsess about The Southern Gentleman
If I were a Billionaire, I would...
- Throw my work badge in a mailbox sending it back to the mothership as my resignation
- Have my own jet to enable jetsetting to places like the south of France to hobnob with Brangelina
- Buy The Southern Gentleman
- Hire a chef and personal trainer just like Oprah
- Get the dogs their own home and servants
Three Bad Habits I Have...
- Not stopping after one jaeger bomb... they are seriously just like lays potato chips
- Believing the dog poo in the backyard is simply a figment of my imagination, therefore taking care of itself
- Inability to say no
Five Places I've Lived
- Texas
- Colorado
- San Fran
- North Carolina
- Very brief stint in Iowa
Five Jobs I've Had
- Candy girl - retail sales
- Swimming pool cashier
- Beer girl at athletic events
- Science lab geek girl
- Department store associate drone
1. Lay in bed with the doggies
2. Lose 7 pounds
3. See The Southern Gentleman
02 May 2008
One Word Friday
If you get something out of a vending machine, it’s most likely the: Snickers
A word you sometimes catch yourself misspelling: because
You least want people to see you as: dull
You’re a little scared of: snakes
The least attractive thing you do in your sleep: snore
The number of contacts in your cell phone: thirtyish
How many of them are restaurants: none
You lose your cool when someone: patronizing
When you go to the drugstore, you often can’t leave without buying: candy
Your dance moves can best be described as: silly
The majority of your underwear is: low-rise
Something you eat even though you hate how bad it is for you: chips
You think you’re really not a great: presenter
How much cash is in your wallet right now: $32
The majority of your shoes are this color: black
You don’t think you’ll ever be able to get rid of your: shyness
If your breath is bad, it’s most likely because you had the: onions
You feel embarrassed when you: calm-up
The last public place where you used the restroom: office
Something you don’t like to debate in mixed company: politics
You don’t think you can pull off wearing: bikini
Something you own entirely too much of: shoes
The last thing that you spilled on yourself: dressing
If you were on a reality show, the producers would likely portray/characterize you as the: quiet-menace
14 March 2008
Things
Name 5 things you are looking forward to
1. The Southern Gentleman’s upcoming visit (T-minus 12 days! 12!)
2. The Bluebonnets blooming in abundance
3. The day when The Southern Gentleman and I are an official item
4. Obtaining my job certification (but I have to finish the paperwork first…)
5. Embarking on a new chapter in my life
Name 4 things you wish you could do again
1. My 33rd birthday weekend – it was fabulous
2. Instead of going along with ex-leech to the frozen tundra, insisted we went to my adopted uncle’s memorial
3. Made a trip to see Goofy Buddy before he died
4. The Montevideo holiday... heavenly sangria and juicy red meat... yum!
Name 3 experiences you wish you could share with your SO
1. The heart filling joy coming home to my dogs gives me, daily
2. An understanding of how truly happy hearing his voice makes me
3. Several of my past world travel adventures
Name 2 things you wish you hadn't said
1. My Christmas work-related meltdown
2. Telling Montana Man about The Southern Gentleman’s first visit
Name 1 thing that keeps you from going completely insane
1. Knowing that tomorrow will be better with the help of my pal, the vodka martini
31 January 2008
Farewell January 2008
Tomorrow marks the first day of February. February 2008 marks an important milestone. A gate opening. Hopefully, my life changing for the better. I know it is will be for the better. It is only a matter of when. When. I cannot wait.
In honor of this impending kick off, random facts surrounding my birth date:
Your date of conception was on or about 15 February which was a Friday.
You were born on a Friday under the astrological sign Scorpio.
Your Life path number is 4.
Your fortune cookie reads: You will have a very pleasant experience.
You were born in the Chinese year of the Tiger.
Your Native American Zodiac sign is Snake
Your plant is Thistle.
As of 1/31/2008 1:43:19 PM EST You are 33 years old. You are 398 months old. You are 1,734 weeks old. You are 12,137 days old. You are 291,301 hours old. You are 17,478,103 minutes old. You are 1,048,686,199 seconds old.
Celebrities who share your birthday:
Jack Osbourne (1985)
Tara Reid (1975)
Parker Posey (1968)
Mary Hart (1951)
Bonnie Raitt (1949)
Morley Safer (1931)
Patti Page (1927)
Esther Rolle (1920)
Margaret Mitchell (1900)
Top songs of 1974
The Way We Were by Barbra Streisand
Seasons In the Sun by Terry Jacks
Kung Fu Fighting by Carl Douglas
Billy, Don't Be a Hero by Bo Donaldson & the Heywoods
Annie's Song by John Denver
The Loco-Motion by Grand Funk
Your age is the equivalent of a dog that is 4.75029354207436 years old. (You're still chasing cats!)
Your lucky day is Tuesday.
Your lucky number is 9 & 11.
Your ruling planet(s) is Mars & Pluto.
Your lucky dates are 1st, 10th, 19th, 28th.
Your opposition sign is Taurus.
Your birthstone is Citrine -->The Mystical properties of Citrine
Citrine is said to help one connect with Spirit. Some lists consider these stones to be your birthstone.
Your birth tree is Walnut Tree, the Passion
Unrelenting, strange and full of contrasts, often egoistic, aggressive, noble, broad horizon, unexpected reactions, spontaneous, unlimited ambition, no flexibility, difficult and uncommon partner, not always liked but often admired, ingenious strategist, very jealous and passionate, no compromises.
The moon's phase on the day you were born was waning crescent.
What about you?
31 December 2007
One Word on a Monday
Thanks to C for this one....
- After reading my answers, copy and paste the list into your comment.
- Replace my one-word responses with yours.
- Submit your comment.
Something on your desk/work area: tablecloths
Your New Year’s Eve plans: undecided
The smallest gift you received this year: candy
The largest gift you received this year: chi
Something you wish you hadn’t eaten so much of during the holidays: vodka
On your feet: nothing
Your hair: ponytail
How many other countries you’ve traveled to: 24
One country you dream of visiting: srilanka
A hobby you’d like to take up/revisit this year: gym
A hobby of yours that died (aww, buh-bye) this past year: renovations
A publication you subscribe to (print): bonappetite
The most embarrassing subscription in your feed reader (if you have one): n/a
One of your favorite stores to window shop dreamily in: tiffany’s
One of your favorite online stores to window shop dreamily on: tiffany’s
A color you love to wear: red
Your bed pillow: multiples
The color of your kitchen counter: grayish-red
What you plan to do when you get up from the computer: shower
26 November 2007
Tagged
The Easy Peasy Rules
Link to the person that tagged you, and post the rules on your blog.
Share 7 facts about yourself.
Tag 7 random people at the end of your post, and include links to their blogs.
Let each person know that they have been tagged by leaving a comment on their blog.
7 Random Facts
- My jaw is ever so slightly crooked
- I did not attend my senior prom
- Getting divorced was the best thing I ever did for myself. I am proud of my strength to through with it.
- Late bloomer. I only lost my virginity after graduating from college
- Vueve is my favorite champagne
- I hate my thighs
- Vacuuming. I detest it.
The 7 Victims
18 November 2007
Another Theft
1. FIRST NAME? Patsy
2. WERE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE? Nope. My father always wanted a Patsy
3. WHEN DID YOU LAST CRY? Last Wednesday night ~ tears of joy and happiness, which is a super nice change
4. DO YOU LIKE YOUR HANDWRITING? it is one of my hallmarks
5. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LUNCHMEAT? it is a toss up between warm roast beef and pastrami
6. IF YOU WERE ANOTHER PERSON WOULD YOU BE FRIENDS WITH YOU? You better believe it ~ I add the sparkle
7. DO YOU HAVE A JOURNAL? Yes
8. DO YOU STILL HAVE YOUR TONSILS? Yes
9. WOULD YOU BUNGEE JUMP? Definitely ~ on my list of must do before I die ~ in SA
10. WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE CEREAL? Does Chex Mix count?
11. DO YOU UNTIE YOUR SHOES WHEN YOU TAKE THEM OFF? I have to untie because i have to tie them tight to begin with due to my narrow feet
12. DO YOU THINK YOU ARE STRONG? My strength is another hallmark
13. WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE ICE CREAM FLAVOUR? Pistachio
14. SHOE SIZE? Typically an 8, but anywhere from a 7.5 to a 9... if the shoe fits, I buy it!
15. RED OR PINK? Red. 'nuf said
16. WHAT IS YOUR LEAST FAVOURITE THING ABOUT YOURSELF? That I am my worst enemy and harshest critic.
17. WHO DO YOU MISS THE MOST? my babies, the pup gyrls
18. DO YOU WANT EVERYONE TO SEND THIS BACK TO YOU? that would be simply delightful
19. WHAT COLOUR PANTS, SHIRT AND SHOES ARE YOU WEARING? black jeans, teal tank top, and my black Fit Flops
20. LAST THING YOU ATE? mahi mahi cevice
21. WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO RIGHT NOW? The Killers ~ Sam's Town album ~ Read My Mind
22. IF YOU WERE A CRAYON, WHAT COLOUR WOULD YOU BE? Red
23. FAVOURITE SMELL? Hyacinths
24. WHO WAS THE LAST PERSON YOU TALKED TO ON THE PHONE? Some random bloke who wants to buy the car
25. THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE ABOUT PEOPLE YOU ARE ATTRACTED TO? Shoulders, smile/eyes
26. DO YOU LIKE THE PERSON YOU STOLE THIS FROM? I certainly do
27. FAVOURITE DRINK? a Tito's Vodka martini, dirty
28. FAVOURITE SPORT? hockey, sex
29. EYE COLOUR? deep blue
30. HAT SIZE? Anything that works with the fluffy hair
31. DO YOU WEAR CONTACTS? gas perm lenses since I was 11 or 12
32. FAVOURITE FOOD? potato chips, movie popcorn smothered in butter, good green chile, sushi that melts in my mouth
33. SCARY MOVIES OR HAPPY ENDINGS? depends entirely on the mood and who I am with... both have their ups depending upon the company I am keeping at the time
35. SUMMER OR WINTER? Summer, summer, summer
36. HUGS OR KISSES? kisses... deep... passionate... long... kisses... yummy....
37. FAVOURITE DESSERT? in bed with some whip cream, or no whip cream... but there is a cherry
38. WHO IS MOST LIKELY TO RESPOND? no one
39. LEAST LIKELY TO RESPOND? everyone
40. WHAT BOOKS ARE YOU READING? Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus... because Dixie said so... and The Southern Gentleman truly is a rubber band!
41. WHAT’S ON YOUR MOUSE PAD? I am a track ball kind of gyrl
42. WHAT DID YOU WATCH LAST NIGHT ON TV? Split Ends
43. FAVOURITE SOUNDS? sweet nothings being whispered in my ear
44. ROLLING STONE OR BEATLES? Beatles
45. THE FURTHEST YOU’VE BEEN FROM HOME? Australia or India... either way both were a damn long time in an airplane
46. WHAT’S YOUR SPECIAL TALENT? I play piano, and like C ~ bjs
47. WHERE WERE YOU BORN? 5,280
48. WHO SENT THIS TO YOU? I snatched this from C, since I am behind on work... that was due Friday....
14 November 2007
One Word Wednesday
The Day: quick
Your Last Meal: fattening
What You Just Heard: barking
You Can’t Live Without: pups
What You Wish You Could Be: calmer
Your Bed: heaven
Currently Feeling: drained
Word You Hate: indifference
Afraid Of: snakes
Subject You Loved In High School: science
Your Toothpaste: Crest
Unfinished Project: bathroom
Your Hands: Bony
Your Co-Workers: relics
What You Like For Breakfast: mimosas
Who Annoys You: Boobie II
Most Recent Purchase: contacts
Wishing For: love
Favorite Ice Cream Flavor: pistachio
Unsure Of: timing
Last Person You Talked To On the Phone: Mums
How You Relax: bath
Your Shirt: brownish-beige
Where You Were Last Night: home
Where You Will Be Tomorrow: tea
08 May 2007
Me: A to Z
A- Attached or Single? Single but a little detached here and a little attached there
B- Best Friend: Sparkles and Shell
C- Cake or Pie: Cake without a doubt... red velvet, carrot, chocolate
D- Drink of Choice: Vodka Martini Straight Up
E- Essential Item: My Straightening Iron to do battle against the never ending frizz
F- Favorite Color: Red
G- Gummi Bears or Worms? Worms! Sour gummy worms
H- Hometown: The Mile High City
I- Indulgence: Any kind of fattening, bad-for-you-but-tastes-oh-so-yummy item and sleeping in on the weekend
J- January or February: January because everyone is still in holiday hangover mode
K- Kids: My 2 hounds and numerous "nieces and nephews"
L- Life is incomplete without: Laughter and booze
M- Marriage Date: 26 October 2002 aka the beginning of the end - 25 August 2005 was the happy day it was all over in the eyes of the state
N - Number of Siblings: A human brother and a canine brother
O- Oranges or Apples? Oranges
P- Phobias/Fears: Snakes. Just thinking about a snake makes my skin crawl!
Q- Favorite Quote: "life is an adventure" (my personal mantra)
R- Reasons to smile: Wagging hound dog tails, seeing love in a person's eyes, hearing laughter
S- Season: Fall with its golden hues and distinct warm feeling
T- Tag Three: Colleen, Evil Science Chick,
U- Unknown Fact About Me: Way deep down there, I truly am a sappy romantic at heart
V-Vegetarian or Not: I go thru veggie head phases but at the end of the day when I crave a good medium rare steak I am going to gobble it up and enjoy every minute of it.
W- Worst Habit: Caring too much
X – X-rays or Ultrasounds? No preference... either way, both are fascinating to my science geek heart
Y- Your Favorite Foods: Sushi, oysters on the half shell, vodka, dim sum, pretty little nibbley apps, fresh chips and salsa
Z- Zodiac: Scorpio, baby - all the way!
10 April 2007
Birthday Wiki
1. Go to Wikipedia and type in your birthday (month and day only): November 8
2. List events that occurred on that day of interest to you:
- 1519 - Hernán Cortés enters Tenochtitlán and Aztec ruler Moctezuma welcomes him with great pomp as would befit a returning god.
- 1793 - In Paris, the French Revolutionary government opens the Louvre to the public as a museum.
- 1864 - U.S. presidential election, 1864: Abraham Lincoln is reelected in an overwhelming victory over George McClellan.
1889 - Montana is admitted as the 41st U.S. state. - 1917 - People's Commissars gives authority to Lenin, Trotsky and Stalin
1923 - Beer Hall Putsch: In Munich, Adolf Hitler leads the Nazis in an unsuccessful attempt to overthrow the German government. - 1989 - Hong Kong's MTR Lam Tin Station came into service.
- 1656 (N.S.) - Edmond Halley, British astronomer and mathematician (d. 1742)
- 1836 - Milton Bradley, American game manufacturer (d. 1911)
- 1847 - Bram Stoker, Irish novelist (d. 1912)
- 1900 - Margaret Mitchell, American author (d. 1949)
- 1961 - Leif Garrett, American singer
- 1966 - Gordon Ramsay, British chef
- 1968 - Parker Posey, American actress
- 1975 - Tara Reid, American actress
- 1985 - Jack Osbourne, American television star
- 1978 - Norman Rockwell, American illustrator (b. 1894)
- Saint Michael's Day in Greece and Cyprus and to those of Greek Orthodox faith worldwide
- Saint Demetrius Day (Mitrovdan) in Bosnia and Herzegovina
01 March 2007
Palm Thursday
You have a logical hand. Your mental agility is dizzying. You are an extremely meticulous and organised person. Of course, this makes you the 'planning' maestro. Seems like holidaying is not your primary form of recreation. You are a stickler for perfection, but you can be a popular team player.
Your index finger is short. This makes you a dependable team player. A position of command is not for you. But you do have a keen eye for detail. You can be impulsive; not all your moves are quite rational. Look out! Stress could get the better of you. Your index finger being longer than your ring finger points to you being realistic but aggressive at the same time. Yet, you are not able to stand your ground at times. Your sense of judgement is finely balanced. Your middle finger being longer than the adjoining fingers in length signifies an even view towards life. You are extremely organised; seldom ever do you 'come apart' in any situation. You seem to have all stages of your life worked out to the last detail, and possess an unbiased and sagacious personality. You evaluate and analyse all your actions towards achieving your goals in life and get there through sheer dedication and will power. Your ring finger does not reach the base of the nail of your middle finger. You make an excellent team player and are able to operate effectively from a blueprint. Try to use your imagination more often. Your little finger is set evenly at the base with the middle finger. The scrupulousness in your personality is your finest asset. It leads you to take rational decisions. Your little finger does not reach the first flexure line (joint) of your ring finger. You are a shy introvert and speak only when spoken to. You are intelligent and knowledgeable, yet uncommunicative.
you have a logical hand. Your mental agility is dizzying. You are an extremely meticulous and organised person. Of course, this makes you the 'planning' maestro. Seems like holidaying is not your primary form of recreation. You are a stickler for perfection, but you can be a popular team player.
You have the twilight years to cherish. You have a long life span and will live to be at least 70. You are a wanderer and are comfortable about dwelling away from the family. You are farsighted and know exactly what to do with your life. Innovations fascinate you as long as they are positive.
Your headline is totally in contact with your lifeline. Your childhood was hemmed in due to your dominant parents. This could result in repercussions in times to come. Your headline ends in a fork. You contemplate deeply before executing plans. This trait is usually inherent in lawyers and authors. Your headline is medium straight. You are a highly rational individual. You are thought oriented and never act before thinking it through.
You are a solid person with fantastic reserves of energy. A doting parent and loyal friend, you are very protective towards those whom you love. Make sure you don't overdo this. The commitments you make are for keeps.
Since your fateline begins from your lifeline, your thoughts are congested, and your reaction to change is very hostile. A strong sense of heritage is entrenched in you.
08 February 2007
Making Me Tick
1. What are your numbers?
11 and 8
2. What are your words?
for the outside world: groovy, alrighty then, girlfriend, exactly, adventure
inside my head: desire, love, togetherness, wanting, adventure
3. What are your names?
mousie, honey, darling, bitch
4. What are your days?
holidays, special occasions
5. What are your colors?
red
6. What are your flavors?
anything hot 'n spicy
7. What are your scents?
niki de sainte phalle
8. What are your sounds?
waves hitting the beach, whispers in bed
16 November 2006
Wine is calling my name
Explain what ended your last relationship?
My commitment issues/sabotaging; his lack of patience and ex-wife/child custody angst
When was the last time you shaved?
Yesterday afternoon
What were you doing this morning at 8 a.m.?
Posting my status report as I forgot to do it last night
What were you doing 15 minutes ago?
Opening a bottle of wine so it could breathe and make me a happier girl in 20 minutes.
Are you any good at math?
I survived calculus but could I remember any of it today?!
Your prom night, what do you remember about it?
Only went to Junior year prom - my dress - it was simply fabulous!
Do you have any famous ancestors?
The Spanish explorer who first found the Mississippi River
Have you had to take a loan out for school?
Not for undergrad, but did for my grad degree.
Last thing received in the mail?
Newport News Catalogue and Tide sample
How many different beverages have you had today?
Coffee and water. Soon shiraz will be added to the count.
Do you ever leave messages on people's answering machine?
Always because I hate when people call me and don't leave a message.
Who did you lose your CONCERT virginity to?
A Johnny Mathis concert - in Phoenix - His voice put me into a pleasant slumber
Do you draw your name in the sand when you go to the beach?
No - much prefer feeling the sand in between my toes
What’s the most painful dental procedure you’ve had?
Boring stuff - just wisdom teeth being removed.
What is out your back door?
My patio - the pink concrete I simply adore
Any plans for Friday night?
Going to a party with my one of my dearest, oldest friends and then downtown debauchery to follow!
Do you like what the ocean does to your hair?
No - does anyone like going from straight controllable hair to Little Orphan Annie afro madness when water is introduced into the equation.
Have you ever received one of those big tins of 3 different popcorns?
Nope.
Have you ever been to a planetarium?
Yes in the days of field trips
Do you re-use towels after you shower?
Of course as laundry is not one of my favorite activities
Some things you are excited about?
Acupuncture working, feeling better, getting out and about, my weight loss
What is your favorite flavor of JELL-O?
two words - sugar free
Describe your keychain(s)?
Just a plain jane ring - less is more
Where do you keep your change?
The change compartment of my wallet
When was the last time you spoke in front of a large group of people?
Daily - my job is all about phones, lots of people, and talking
What kind of winter coat do you own?
vintage duster, long cashmere coat, and two faux fur jackets to die for
What was the weather like on your graduation day?
HS - a nice May day, Undergrad - sunny June day, Grad - sunny August day
Do you sleep with the door to your room open or closed?
Open
