The very sweet Kelly over at My Voice, My View knew that I’d been hard pressed for blog material lately. So, being the sweetheart that she is, she tagged me for this fun little meme. It's kind of long, but let's face it - I know you lie awake at night, wishing you could know a little more about me. So here ya go. You're welcome.
The Rules:
The Rules:
1. Respond and rework. Answer the questions on your blog. Replace one question that you dislike with a question of your invention, and add one more question of your own.
2. Tag other people.
What is your current obsession? The Sookie Stackhouse book series and TrueBlood DVDs – thanks Jen! Add that with my love for Twilight and people are going start thinking I’m a vamp lover. (Or Fang Banger, as they’re so delicately called in the books.)
What are you wearing today? Black pants, and magenta shirt and white, strappy sandals – at least that’s what I wore to work. Now I’m in a pair of plaid lounge shorts and a tank top.
What’s for dinner? I don’t know yet – that’s usually a last minute, what-can-I-grab type thing for me.
What would you eat for your last meal? Roast beef, mashed potatoes and gravy, butter beans, mac and cheese and a roll. And banana pudding. Yum.
What relaxes you the most? This week has been all about my gianormous Jacuzzi tub and a glass or two of wine.
If you could go anywhere in the world for the next hour, where would you go? I’d get a head start on my trip to Montana.
Which language do you want to learn? I would absolutely LOVE to learn Italian. It’s not exactly practical, but I think it’s a gorgeous language. And who knows? Maybe I’ll move to Italy one day and it would be really handy.
What do you love most about where you currently live? It has a lot of small-town charm. The street lamp-lined sidewalks, town square and local farmer’s market – I love it all. I miss being away from my friends and family, but I couldn’t ask for a better little town to call home.
What style is your current home decorated in? Is comfortable a style? Ha – I don’t know what you’d call it, but it fits me and feels very much like home. It has a warm and cozy feel to it.
If you were a time traveler what era would you live in? The 60s, for sure. I did a post on that one time – see?
What is your favorite color? Blue – all shades and variations.
What is your favorite piece of clothing in your own wardrobe? I don’t normally wear 'em, but right now I’m digging this pretty little skirt I bought a few weeks ago. It’s so girly, which is normally not me at all. Here it is:
What were you doing ten years ago? I was 14 and about to start my freshman year of high school. I had an infant brother that I was still getting used to and life was a little chaotic.
If you had $300 now, what would you spend it on? A new iPod – mine’s full and I need more space!
What are you going to do after this? Remember that gianormous Jacuzzi tub I spoke of earlier? It’s calling my name.
What are your favorite films? I’m a big fan of the Boondock Saints, Across the Universe, Breakfast at Tiffany’s, Sabrina (the original), the Godfather trilogy, Spanglish, The Princess Bride, Gone With the Wind, Dazed and Confused (it has a great soundtrack!), and…more than I can name. I love movies – hence my ever expanding Netflix queue.
Your favorite books? Okay, now this is just impossible. I love every word Greg Iles has ever written, along with James Rollins and Chuck Palahniuk. Aside from that, my bookshelves (and Kindle) are usually filled with either action/adventure or mystery/suspense. I love books that grab your attention from page one and keep you reading well into the night – turning pages with speed to see what will happen next.
Do you collect anything? Nope – but my floor and furniture tend to collect dog hair.
What makes you follow a blog? It varies, but most of the blogs I follow belong to funny, insightful, honest people that I can relate to in some way or another. Monetary bribes don’t hurt, either. Just sayin’.
What’s your favorite candy? Mike & Ikes – I love the fruity, chewy goodness. Man, now I want some!
Ann's Question:What makes you comment on a blog? I used to comment on every blog I read, every day. But I’ve been a lurker lately, only commenting on the posts that I really have something to say about. I guess I’ve just been short on words.
Amy's Question: What is your favorite thing to do when you have some free time? Read, talk to friends, hike when the weather’s nice and I’m somewhere pretty, watch movies, go for a drive, play with the animals… I’m pretty self-entertaining.
Tonya's question:What is a talent you wished you had? Well, I’d love to pick up the guitar that’s sitting in my guest room and magically know how to play it. My lessons fizzled out and the whole “teach myself” thing hasn’t worked, so far.
Gena's question:As you may know, I am all about "Serene Moments", so what is your "Serene Moment"? I might have mentioned it before – but see, I have this great big tub… and I can turn on some music, soak for awhile and forget everything else.
Noelle's question: If you could go to heaven, who would you see and why? My granddads, Prof. Warden and my friend, Chuck. I miss them all very much.
Vickie's question: Who is your favorite actor? I don’t really have one. But I do love Hugh Laurie, who plays House. He embodies the character SO well.
Kitten's question: Other than Blogger, Facebook, and/or Twitter, what are your most frequently-visited websites? I don’t check any site frequently, but I do update my queue on Netflix pretty religiously.
Kelly’s question: What was your favorite subject in school? I loved my journalism and literature classes – but I probably had the most fun in my mythology class. The professor was hilarious and each class was like story time. Surprisingly, I also loved my Western Civ. classes – but again, I think it was the professor who made them so good.
My question: Are you an early bird or a night owl?
I used to be a night owl – I could easily see the sun come up before heading to bed. Not anymore. I’m sleepy by 9:30. In bed by 10. But I’m most definitely not an early bird either. Do not expect me to get up cheerfully. Smiles are not usually handed out until after my morning coffee. I guess I’m more of an early evening gal. How exciting, right?
My question: Are you an early bird or a night owl?
I used to be a night owl – I could easily see the sun come up before heading to bed. Not anymore. I’m sleepy by 9:30. In bed by 10. But I’m most definitely not an early bird either. Do not expect me to get up cheerfully. Smiles are not usually handed out until after my morning coffee. I guess I’m more of an early evening gal. How exciting, right?
13 comments:
Jacuzzi tub and a glass of wine...life really doesn't get any better than that, now does it? ;)
Have a fun soak in the tub, my dear!
Lovely post girlie! Enjoy your night and that glass of wine :) XOXO
I'm not really sure but I think you mentioned somewhere that you have a Jacuzzi tub ... is is small or ginormous? (I love the word "ginormous." Is that really a word?)
And EVERY word Greg Iles wrote? even "the."
HAR HAR ... I just think I'm soooooo funny.
Good stuff. I might have to steal it for when I'm out of bloggy material (which seems to be pretty often these days).
Hey, do you have a Jacuzzi? ;)
It's fun to learn more about you! You really want make me want a jacuzzi right now. Those tub soaks must be the best. That is one pretty little skirt, for sure! I enjoyed mythology too.
I love Boondock Saints too, except when they shoot the cat.
Hugh Laurie Rocks! I also visited your post in November of 2008 about the 60's...WHAT A GREAT POST!!! You might guess I would like it! And you are the quintessential 60's historian!!! I am proud of you! I saw so many references that I used as well this week on my blog. Really enjoyed it.
Have a great weekend.
Dan
Bless those Google Alerts. Since my book is titled Love Fang, my alert today had your blog on it via your comment about vampires. If you're looking for some vampire fun (sexy, and very funny), check out my books at www.susanblexrud.com. Love your blog, by the way.
I am TOTALLY doing this... someday. :-)
I've never read Greg Iles, so now I must! Again, someday!
And I know what you're saying about the "early evening" thing. When did this happen to us?!?!
It was fun reading your answers! One book that I absolutely loved from start to finish is the "Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins. It's filled with action, suspense and it's good writing!
Have a great weekend!
jacuzzi tub? What else have I missed? I love that you're "self-entertaining"!
First of all I LOVE that skirt!!!! and second thanks for including me in this fun post. I will definitely be posting on it this week. I hope you are well:)
Love this! Awesome post!
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