Born in the Tundra of Minnesota, I have since become a bit of a Gypsy. Currently calling home base the hot sands of Arizona, I do still travel often. Whether the journey is a physical one, or one taken by reading a fantastic book it doesn't matter, the fun is always in the adventure. As always I am an eclectic person that likes a wide array of things and has many passions. Creating, advocating for animals and Mothering just to name a few.
1. Y is for YACHT: What’s the biggest boat, ship or vessel you’ve set foot on? Well I have set foot on a war vessel for a tour, I think that counts.
2. Y is for YAM: What kind of potato do you prefer most: the traditional white potato or the sweet potato? Traditional white potato.
3. Y is for YAWN: You see someone yawn: how likely are you to yawn within a minute after that? Very likely. In fact just reading the word yawn in this question made me yawn.
4. Y is for YELLOW: Look around you: what’s the first yellow thing you see? A bag of tortilla chips that is yellow.
5. Y is for YOGURT: Which flavor of yogurt is your favorite? Greek with fruit on the bottom.
6. Y is for YOLK: If you were to eat eggs for breakfast, how would you prefer them cooked? Scrambled. Always.
1. W is for WAKING: What time do you usually get up if you truly consider yourself having “slept in?” Um I really don’t have something for that because I wake at different times depending when I actually manage to get some sleep. For me to have actually gotten GOOD SLEEP I need more than 4 hours.
2. W is for WALKING: How much time do you spend walking in a typical day? A fair amount one of these days I will check my steps..the last time I did that at Renn faire and it was something like 20 miles LOL
3. W is for WARMONGER: Do you tend to be the hothead who’s ready to fight or the peacemaker? Both it depends on the situation. If someone is messing with those I care about I am a hot head. If I am trying to broker something between those I care about who may be arguing I tend to be the peacemaker.
4. W is for WEDDING: What would be your “dream site” to hold a wedding? An Irish Castle..or someplace in Egypt.
5. W is for WRINKLE: When you look in the mirror, do you feel that you look younger than you really are, older than you really are, or about the age you really are? I feel these days I look about the age I really am. If I get sleep I can look younger 😉
6. W is for WRITE: How often do you handwrite a letter to a friend or relative? Um..LMAO this one is funny for me. I would say I write everyday.
A Saturday Random Question MEME held over at Patrick’s Place.
1. V is for VACCINE: Do you believe children should be required to be vaccinated before they’re allowed to attend public schools? Why or why not? Yes I think so. While there is side effects of course for the most part Vaccines have come a long way to make people healthier.
2. V is for VALOR: Whom do you know personally that you consider to be particularly courageous? My cousin J is courageous and has valor. He is a United States Marine has gone above and beyond.
3. V is for VALUE: Which store do you feel generally offers the best deals on things you want? That can differ greatly. Target has good deals.
4. V is for VEGETABLE: Which single vegetable do you tend to use most when you cook? Corn.
5. V is for VERTIGO: What’s the tallest building you’ve been inside? Um you know I honestly don’t know but I have been in the world trade towers.
6. V is for VULCAN: Who is your favorite Star Trek character? SPOCK!
A Saturday Random Question MEME held over at Patrick’s Place.
1. U is for UBER: What topic might people accuse you of being a bit “too extreme” about? Dancing….oh and books. Yes both of those. But hey there are worse things in the world to be extreme about right?
2. U is for ULCER: On a scale of 1 to 10, with 10 being the most stressed, what is your stress level in an average week? Oh dear..well honestly probably about a 7 or 8 because I have so much going on. I try not to be that stressed because I know it is bad. I will usually try to de-stress for a while every night.
3. U is for UMPIRE: If you had to officiate any sport, which one do you think you’d have the most trouble dealing with? Any of them? I am not much of a sports person. However I guess football.
4. U is for UNDERWATER: Which sea creature would you most fear if you were diving in the ocean? SHARK hello..have you seen them?
5. U is for UNDERWEAR: Which color are most of your undergarments? Black and Purple
6. U is for URBAN: Would you most prefer to live somewhere more urban, somewhere more rural, or somewhere more suburban? This is a hard one, I love my rural places because I love the sprawling land, the places for animals ect. However I do not like the drives to different places that can take so long. I guess Suburban is kind of a middle ground.
A Saturday Random Question MEME held over at Patrick’s Place.
1. R is for RACE: If you had to attend some sort of race — horse race, NASCAR, etc. — which type would you most likely choose? Well of course anyone who knows me knows the choice will be horse race.
2. R is for REALITY: If you had to choose one reality show to watch, which would it be? Gads…I really am not much of a reality show person. I guess if I had to pick one it would be Sister Wives.
3. R is for REINCARNATION: If you could come back after death as an animal, which would you choose? Either a cat or a horse.
4. R is for REPORTER: Which local reporters do you trust more: your local newspaper’s or your local TV stations’? I don’t really know any of my reporters here lol.
5. R is for ROBOT: If science provided a practical robot to take care of chores around the house, would you be interested, or would you prefer doing it yourself? Honestly? I would go for the robot..I hate house cleaning lol.
6. R is for RUDE: When you encounter what you consider is rude customer service, are you more likely to contact the manager on site or call the corporate office? I am more likely to contact the manager first. If the manager does not take care of the problem I will then contact the Corporate office.
A Saturday Random Question MEME held over at Patrick’s Place.
1. Q is for QUACK: What’s the worst medical advice you ever received? Take one and call me in the morning. Yes seriously I was told that once by an actual Doctor.
2. Q is for QUEEN: What do you think you’d most enjoy about living the life of royalty? I think giving as much money as Royal’s can to charity would be the most enjoyable thing for me.
3. Q is for QUICK: What household chores are you lease likely to procrastinate about doing? Funny enough doing the dishes.
4. Q is for QUIET: Where do you go when you feel like you need quiet time alone with no distractions? Reading or writing a letter. On the very rare occasion I can do more than my usual few hours of sleep a nap.
5. Q is for QUIT: What would you most like to quit doing in 2013? Making time for people who do not make time for me.
6. Q is for QUIZ: What subject in school did you most dread a pop quiz in? Math. Oh how I hated Math.
1. Have you ever belonged to a Christmas Club savings account? If so, did you actually use that check for Christmas shopping? I had no idea they had them so no.
2. For a few years in a row, you receive a nice tax refund: do you make an adjustment with your payroll deduction so they’ll take less, or do you leave it that way so that you can continue to receive the big check every spring? I like the nice check in the spring. It is a treat.
3. How likely are you to put such a check towards paying off bills rather than spending it on something for yourself? We split it.Some of it goes to a treat for us. Some of it goes to paying bills. Same with our Summer refund for rent.
4. Roughly what percentage of the time do you make at least double the minimum payment due to a credit card company? I don’t have Credit Cards.
5. Take the quiz: What’s Your Money Personality?
Your Money Personality is Tightwad
You don’t spend money unless you absolutely have to.
And when you do spend, you try to go for the cheapest option possible.
You’re not a penny pincher because you’re poor. In fact, you may have the most cash of anyone you know.
You’re a true saver. You feel safest when you can watch your bank account grow.
While more people should follow your lead, make sure you’re not depriving yourself.
Spend enough money to take care of yourself in the short term, so you’ll be healthy and happy for the long term.
1. Which was the first childhood story you remember being told to you by your parents or grandparents? The Three Billy Goats Gruff.
2. Which was the first childhood story you remember being read to you by your parents or grandparents? The same story as above The Three Billy Goats Gruff.
3. Which was the first novel you remember reading for your own pleasure, not for a class assignment? Tom Sawyer
4. Which was the first novel you remember reading that really pulled you into the story? I loved Tom Sawyer but I think the first book that really sucked me in was The Black Stallion.
5. Take the quiz: Which Alice in Wonderland Character Are You?
You Are the Mad Hatter
You are zany, kooky, and frankly, a little crazy. Others suspect that you’re not all there.
Crazy or not, you know how to have a good time. You are passionate about the things and people you love.
You are emotional, over the top, and unpredictable. People can’t help but love you, even if they’re a little scared of you.
You are impulsive and driven by your gut reactions. You have no problem saying what you think or feeling how you feel.
1. Do you have towels, toilet lid covers, carpet and a shower curtain that all match, or are your colors more random? My colors are more random. We also don’t have a toilet lid cover that is a bit silly with all our cats.
2. What flavor of toothpaste do you use most often? How long have you used this flavor? No idea we get what is on sale.
3. Do you roll up the toothpaste tube or just squeeze from the middle? What percentage of toothpaste is left in the tube you’re using right now? I roll it up. Tube is 1/4 full.
4. Checking in the medicine cabinet, under the sink, and in the closet, which single bathroom product do you have the biggest supply of? Toilet Paper.
5. Take the quiz: What Bathroom Product Are You?
You Are Conditioner
You are naturally nurturing and calming. You smooth things over.
You can have a neutralizing effect. You can deal with chaos well.
You are encouraging and supportive. You have a gentle touch.
You are generous and bighearted. You have a lot to give.
6. How many different kinds of shampoo do you have open in your bathroom now? Do you usually stick with one at a time, or do you vary from several different types day to day? 3. One for Hubby 2 for me. I switch between the Standard Lavender I have and the Organic Mud one.
6. Consider your best friend: between that person and you, which of you have more people you can go to when you’re having a really bad day and need to blow off steam: you or your friend?
That is hardto say but local wise I think perhaps me.
