Random Questions Because I Needed a Post and Was Too Lazy to Write One

I got this from both Marsha's and Melissa's blogs. That was last week, but when am I ever timely? I rarely do these things, but it looked like fun, and besides, it's a lot easier than actually writing a blog post. These are really, really, really random-- a little too random for me, actually, but that’s good for me. I was really good and resisted the temptation to re-arrange the questions (except in one place, I think) or edit them for consistency, and I didn’t leave any out, not even the ones I thought were dumb. Be proud of me. I even added a few of my own here and there, just because I felt like it.

What color are your socks right now? The same colors they always are: most are white, but I have a few of various shades of blue and a few of other colors. They’re all in my drawer, though. I don’t wear socks much in the summer.

What are you listening to right now? Were I doing this at some other time, I could say something mildly interesting such as “Spaz playing Skillet on the piano,” or “The annoying drone of vuvuzela horns from the upstairs TV,” or “Frogs croaking in the pond,” or “The annoying dog barking her fool head off at the UPS man,” or even “The running of the shower.” Alas, all I can say at the moment is… The fan. (We live really exciting lives around here.)

What was the last thing you ate? A sugar snap pea pod from my garden. (And that really makes me feel like I Am Woman See Me Plant or something. I still can’t get over the fact that I actually have a successful garden this year.)

Can you drive a stick? No. I tried to learn back when we were first married and the only vehicle we owned was Hubz’ stick-shift Toyota pickup. He really didn’t try very hard to teach me.

Last person you spoke to on the phone? My mom. But when I was first doing this the other night, my answer was, “A kid my son met at camp, who called at 10:50 pm. I was nicer to him than I wanted to be.” That’s far more interesting.

How old are you today? 36,442 days. (Or if you want the math-free version, 45 years and 6 days.)

What is your favorite sport to watch on TV? Short-track speedskating at the Winter Olympics.

What is your favorite drink? I suppose that would be coffee.

Have you ever dyed your hair? No, and I intend to never do so. When I go gray, I will wear it like a crown. Or so I say now.

Favorite food? Chocolate. Duh.

What is the last movie you watched? Up until last night, I’d have happily said The Return of the King. Unfortunately, having been somewhat coerced by my family into watching, I now have to say Prince Caspian-- which bore even less resemblance to the book than I had anticipated. For that reason, I hated it.

What is the last book you read (or the book you are currently reading)? Finished The Fellowship of the Ring late Friday and will probably finish The Two Towers today. I’m immensely enjoying my first reading of these books-- and I now understand why some who have long loved the books do not entirely care for the movies. (See above.)

What’s in the CD player of your van? I think it’s currently Devotion by the Newsboys. (I had been listening to The Purpose Driven Life on CD, but my kids howled and complained every time they rode with me, which is nearly always since most of my driving time consists of chauffeuring them around. They find the Newsboys a little more tolerable.)

Favorite day of the year? The day after Thanksgiving. The house is clean, there is lots of food in the fridge, and I can just sit around in my pj’s. (In all honesty, I probably like Christmas Day even better, but that seems like such a lame answer.)

Best place you’ve ever visited? That would have to be Acadia National Park off the coast of Maine.

How do you vent anger? I usually yell and say things I later regret.

What was your favorite toy as a child? I am supposed to remember that? I don’t know. Ask my Mom.

Favorite Season? Really, I like them all. I guess fall would be my favorite weather-wise, but I like spring because it is full of newness and anticipation. I enjoy the general laziness and fun of summer and the cozy, hunker-down-at-home feelings that come with winter.

Cherries or Blueberries? Blueberries.

Living situation? What: Mid-70’s daylight/walkout ranch. Where: 3 acres in semi-rural suburbia within a major metro area. With whom: Hubz and the two youngest of our 4 kids. (Kid #2, aka Cheez, may be moving back in a month, which will make life a little more… um… interesting stressful interesting.) Oh, and a mischievious cat & an obnoxious but lovable dog. 

What is on the floor of your closet right now? A bin of stuff, a tub of Hubz’ loose change that he’s saving for a convertible, some extra purses, and shoes-- lots of shoes.

When was the last time you cried? I cry at the drop of a hat over the stupidest things. I know, that didn’t really answer the question. That’s because I don’t like it.

What are you most afraid of? I don’t like this question either. In all honesty, I’d probably have to say, my kids not “turning out well.”

Plain, cheese, or spicy hamburgers? Huh? Who writes these questions??? Hamburgers should be eaten with lettuce, tomato, onion, and either ranch dressing or guacamole.

Favorite dog breed? I suppose I’d have to echo Melissa’s answer and say Australian Shepherd, since we own one.

Favorite day of the week? Probably Sunday, because I can relax without feeling terribly guilty. (I relax on all the other days, too; I just feel guilty about it.)

How many states have you lived in? Three: Pennsylvania (5 years), Illinois (2.5 years), Michigan (that would be… 37.5 years)

Diamonds or pearls? What are those? My answer has always been the same as Melissa's: I'd far prefer a camera lens. However, if someone were to buy me jewelry, what I’d like is a ring set with a ruby, a topaz, a peridot, and a sapphire. You can probably figure that one out.

What is your favorite flower? I’m not picky about flowers. Anything that’s pretty and doesn’t require much care.

Did you get an H1N1 vaccine? Um… speakiNg Of raNdOm... This is a very straNge questiOn. NOw I feel like all the rest of them were just a front and this is the iNfOrmation that the perpetrators of this q & a were really after, like it is part of some sort of goverNment cOnspiracy to ascertaiN hOw compliant I am about coNfOrming to the coNventiOnal wisdom about flu vaccines. NOtice I’m NOt answering.

Well, that was an easy blog post.

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