22 posts tagged “meme”

1. Two places you go to for relaxation.
To bed or the shower

2. Two activities you do to relax:
Shower or sing.

3. Two people who are able to calm you down when you are stressed out:
Marshy! and Aju... sometimes, unless he's the cause ;)

4. Two songs that always make you feel better:
For You - Tracy Chapman
The Boy Is Mine - Brandy/Monica
Anyting by Whitney

5.  Two people/pets that you miss the most when you go on vacation/holiday:
Marshy, hands down. I cry and stress the whole time I'm gone. And Aju if I've left him behind.

TMI...TMI...TMI

1.What is the best relationship advice you've ever received?
You will never change them, so make sure that you like them for who they are today.

2. How many people have you dated at once? How many people do you think it is acceptable to date at once?
just one at a time... but I've juggled a couple during the "getting to know you stage".

3. What made your worst kiss so bad?
his breath

4. Can a relationship last if the sex is bad?
sex is a nice bonus, in terms of life-long relationships... it's the intimacy that MUST be good for a relationship to last.

5. What one thing would you like your partner to do every time you have sex with them?
lol, TMI

Bonus (as in optional): What is your secret weapon to lure in the opposite sex?
My ability to put people at ease...

1. What kind of soap is in your bathtub right now?
Softsoap Pomegranite for me, Lever 2000 for Aju

A long time since a meme was needed. Stolen from Vissi D'Arte

1. The phone rings, who do you want it to be?
I hate when the phone rings. I prefer it doesn't ring at all, but if it has to, I hope it to be mom or Aju.

2. When shopping at the grocery store, do you return your cart?
Always

3. If you had to kiss the last person you kissed again, would you?
Looking forward to our next one as soon as the work day is over :)

4. Do you take compliments well?
I wish, but I can fake it well enough.

5. Do you play Sudoku?
no thanks

6. If abandoned alone in the wilderness would you survive?
Doubtful, I'd be too lonely.

7. If your house were on fire, what would be the first thing you would save?
Marshy & Aju, family photos

8. Who was the last person you slept in the bed with?
Marshy and Aju

9. Who do you text the most?
Aju and Coco

10. Favorite children’s book?
The Root Cellar

11. Eye color?
Brown.

12. How tall are you?
5' 4 1/2"

13. If you could do it over again, start from scratch, would you?
Sure, why not.

14. Any secret admirers?
No, I suspect my admirers live out in the open. Maybe one day I'll see one :)

15. When was the last time you were at Olive Garden?
Last October, when we went to Bangor to basically cross back over the border so Aju could be "Landed"

16. Favorite ex..?
They are exes for a reason. No need for favourites. Most dispised? Now that I can answer.

17. Where was the furthest place you traveled?
India

18. Do you like mustard?
With ketchup and relish

19. Do you prefer to sleep or eat?
Eat

21. Do you miss anyone?
all the time

22. Can you do splits?
no such luck

23. What movie do you want to see right now?
Bourne Ultimatum

24. What did you do for New Year’s Eve?
we stayed in, it was nice

25. Do you think The Grudge was crappy?
not my type of movie - so I didn't see it.

26. Do you own a camera phone?
yes

27. Was your mom a cheerleader?
lol, ah... no

28. What’s the last letter of your middle name?
e

29. Are you hispanic?
no way jose

31.Do you like care bears?
cheer bear & friendship bear

32. What do you buy at the Movies?
tcby

33. Do you know how to play poker?
sure do

34. Do you wear your seatbelt?
always

35. What do you wear to sleep?
it's like every day is my birthday!

36. Anything big ever happen in your CITY
sadly, Swiss Air 111 crash, 9/11 diversion of flights came here, Titanic deaths were buried here... apparently we're good in tragedy

37. Is your hair straight or curly?
wavy

38. Is your tongue pierced?
No

39. Do you like Liver and Onions?
gross

40. Do you like funny or serious people better?
I surround myself with everyday-comedians

41. Ever been to L.A.?
no

42. Who is on your mind right now?
Marshy

43.any plans 4 tonight?
friend's stagette...

44. Whats your fav. song at the moment?
Heard Mary J yesterday - No More Drama - haven't heard it in forever, been singing it ever since.

45. Do you hate chocolate?
Who made this meme? I mean really.... too silly to answer

46. What do you and your parents fight about the most?
my brother and his family

47. Are you a gullible person?
yes

48. Do you need a boyfriend/girlfriend to be happy?
I never did before I got married, now I can't imagine my life happy without him by my side.

49. If you could have any job what would it be?
If I knew that, I'd have half the battle won

50. Are you easy to get along with?
For the most part... I can be difficult if I think you're a less than genuine person.

51. What is your favorite time of day?
Evening or bed time

52. Are you generally a happy person?
These days I am :)

1. At your next birthday celebration you can have any flavor, shape, size, and style of cake you want. What do you choose? (bonus: post a photo or link to a photo of your ideal birthday cake)

I have loved the same birthday cake since I was a little girl, black forrest... the darker the better. (I have one bought for the shower tomorrow too!)

2. For friends and loved ones: do you buy a birthday cake or bake one for them?

lol, well I buy... and this photo of a cake I tried to make for my niece who turned 7 this year will show you exactly why. I can cook, but baking is not my niche. (You'll notice that one end of the cake is sinking... it was hilarious)

3. Do you prefer sumptuous flavor or incredible decorations?

No question... flavour.

4. What interesting cake, frosting, and filling combination would you most love to try?

I'll try anything... but I keep wanting to make one of these red velvet cakes... they look super yummy. When we get back from India, we're supposed to do some cake sampling for our wedding here... sounds like fun to me!

5. Tell us about a school subject or hobby that is a "cake walk" for you.

Math, French, Psych

Vissi knows how appropriate this one is :)

1. If you accidentally bump into someone, do you say anything?

Of course... we're not animals in a hurd. I think manners are what distinguish us from the 4 legged creatures.

2. When you get into a disagreement or fight, how often are you the first to apologize?

Almost always the first... whether it's my fault or not. Life likes to remind me that it's fleeting, and I'd rather not be in an arguement with the ones I love. However, I'm not much of a forgiver... not much at all... so this is a bit dependant on the situation.

3. What everyday actions do feel should warrant an apology?

Bodily goodness... everyone does it, but that doesn't make it pleasant.

4. Do you apologize for things that aren't your fault?

Yep... move on...

5. When was the last time you apologized to someone?

Yesterday I yelled at Aju on the phone and hung up on him. In my defence I never hang up on people, and he was truly pushing my buttons by talking down to me, something I detest. I believe the quote is "let me repeat myself so you understand". In reality we have A LOT going on, very stressful and trying stuff... but none of it is about our relationship, it's all the external factors. Poor bugger, no matter how crappy he was being, I shouldn't have hung up... I should have just turned the car around, driven to the house and kicked him in the shins :)

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I found this on Lizza's page... Lists of Four.

   
FOUR JOBS I HAVE HAD IN MY LIFE:

1. Playground Leader

2. Project Administrator

3. Database Administrator

4. Job Developer

MOVIES I WOULD WATCH OVER AND OVER: (Right Now)

1. Wizard of Oz

2. Departed

3. Life Is Beautiful

4. Say Anything

FOUR PLACES I HAVE LIVED:

1. Halifax, NS

2. Dartmouth, NS

3. Methuen, Ma

4.

FOUR CARS I HAVE OWNED:

1. '94 Villager

2. '91 Passat

3. '88 Corsica

4. '93 Maxima

FOUR OF MY FAVORITE FOODS:

1. Ice Cream - Vanilla, Heavenly Hash

2. Prime Rib - medium well

3. Shrimp

4. Navrathan Korma

FOUR PLACES I WOULD LIKE TO BE RIGHT NOW:

1. There's No Place Like Home :)

2. Vegas with Aju

3. Shoe shopping in Milan

4. Touring Eastern Europe in style

Lizzie tagged me with this about a week or so ago.... and I've just been so crazy lately that I didn't take the time to think about it. So here goes:

Five things you don't know about me:
List 5 things previously unknown about yourself, then tag 5 other people!

1. I had a miscarriage in 2004 that I can only now talk about without weeping.

2. I shop for gratification when I am low. It's not about the items being bought, it's about the actual spending.

3. Once when I was super low I bought a McCain cake (the smaller one lol) and ate all of the frosting, and threw the cake out. Even the smaller one is still pretty pathetic.

4. I've lied to my mother on more than one occassion to avoid an "I told you so".

5. I ate cat food "Friskies" once during an Amazing Race type thing we had here a couple of years ago... I'm sadly, very competitive and I wanted to win... unfortunately we didn't. :)

This was weird, I didn't know what the hell to list that would be remotely interesting and at the same time, not inditable! lol

Here we go … 50 questions, 50 answers. This should be fun ;) Thanks to Organized Noise for this.

1. How tall are you barefoot?
good lord, let's start with the hard hitting questions... a mere 5'4''

2. Have you ever flown first-class?
Yep, Toronto to Halifax... it was glorious, except the man next to me had severe halitosis!

3. One of your favorite books when you were a child?
The Root Cellar, Dear God It's Me Margaret, Paula Popowich

4. A good restaurant in your city?
Il Mercato... delish

5. What is your favorite small appliance?
My new food processor... I have been cooking like crazy since Aju got it for me

6. One person that never fails to make you laugh?
Aju, but not the hilarious kind of funny... he's got a dry humour that amuses me.

7. Which TV dad will you resemble: Bernie Mac, Heathcliff Huxtable, or the dad on "Family Ties" (not to be confused with "Family Matters"), and why?

Dad?? I guess I could change this to mom and manipulate the question... but I'll try this dad business... I guess Bernie Mac because I can't stand saucy kids, so I'm all over keeping them in line.

8. What was the first music that you ever bought?
Whitney Houston

9. Do you do push-ups?
Only if I have to...

10. What was one of your favorite games as a child?
Hop Scotch... I was a simple girl.. oh and Lite Brite!

11.What is the one thing that you cook that always receives compliments?
Seafood Quiche, Meatloaf, Sheppard's Pie, Lasagna (I asked Aju what he thought were the best ones)

12. When you were twelve years old, what did you want to be when you grew up?
A teacher, my mom talked me out of it.

13. Your favorite Soup of the Day?
Cream of Potato and Leek, Mushroom

14. What in your life are you most grateful for?
My loved ones, with out question. The people in my life make me the person I am.

15. Have you ever met someone famous?
Yep... no big deal, we all flush at some point in the day.

16. Date Of Birth?
July 20, 1975

17. Top 3 thoughts at this exact moment:
Almost time for bed
How much money have we got in the bank
What has Marshy got in his mouth now?

19. Name five drinks you regularly drink:
Milk, water, juice, hot chocolate, diet coke

20. From what news source do you receive the bulk of your news?
Canada AM, online newspaper, radio

21. Current hair?
Long, too long.

22. Current worry?
How's Marshy going to be tonight... night number 2 with his new bed... sleeping on his own.

23. Current hate?
weight

24. Favorite place to be?
Next to Aju, cuddling with Marshy, home.

25. Least favorite place to be?
My very lonely office.

26. Do you consider yourself well organized?
In my own way... I know where everything is, but it's an organized chaos.

27. Do you believe in a afterlife?
Debatable... but I'm leaning towards yes, because I selfishly want there to be.

28. Where do you think you will be in 10 Yrs?
Who knows... somewhere safe and happy I hope.

29. Do you burn or tan?
both... burn and then tan next day

31. Are you more optimistic or pessimistic about the future?
It's not natural, it's forced optimism. :)

32. Last time you had an alcoholic drink?
last Saturday night, a couple of coolers at home with Aju

33. What songs do you sing in the shower?
Ever since Aju moved in, I don't sing in the shower anymore... just because I don't want to wake him up I guess. In the car, it's One with Mary J. Blige

34. What did you fear was going to get you at night as a kid?
Drakula - read this post.

35. What’s in your pockets right now?
lol, I'd have to be wearing pants for that question to apply ;)

36. Last thing that made you laugh?
Aju and Marshy playing together... a beautiful sight.

37. Best bed sheets you had as a child?
The Smurfs

38. Worst injury you’ve ever had?
Back pain... had a fall, took a long time to get back to 'normal'

39. Favorite song?
In My Life - The Beatles

40. How many TVs do you own?
lol 4

41. In the last calendar year, how many people have you told that you love them?
no idea... Aju, mom, D, Taya, Crystal, Aju's mom & dad, Marshy ;), Cheryl, Andrew, - that sounds about right.

42. Last thing that made you blush?
crazy conversation today at lunch with Pam and Crystal

43. Best compliment received?
A sincere, "you're beautiful"

44. What leaves you speechless?
 vulnerability

45. What is your favorite book?
She's Come Undone - Wally Lamb

46. Last meal you cooked for the opposite sex?
Homemade salsa tonight

47. What songs do you want played at your wedding?
Lots of good stuff from the 80's, some old school r&b classics

48. What song do you want played at your funeral?
In My Life - The Beatles, You Are Ahead By A Century - Tragically Hip

49. What were you doing at 12 midnight last night?
Trying to encourage Marshy to sleep on his new bed.

50. What would you like to accomplish with the remaining years of your life?
Be the best person I can be, have a positive impact on someone's life, tread lightly upon the earth, love Aju as sincerely and as passionately as I can until my last breath.

Thanks to Nik for this one :)

1. One book that changed your life:
Wow there have been many... She's Come Undone - Wally Lamb is probably one of the ones that spoke to me the most.

2. One book that you’ve read more than once:

This is something that I don't tend to do... I've re-read passages quite often and months after I've finished a book, but I have not re-read the entire book.

3. One book you’d want on a desert island:
The Five People You Meet In Heaven - Mitch Albom

4. One book that made you laugh:
Oddly enough, I tend to read more tragedies than comedies... I'll have to think about this and perhaps do an update...

5. One book that made you cry:
The Poisonwood Bible - Barbara Kingsolver... for about 100 pages straight I bawled. This book also really touched me. 

6. One book that you wish had been written:
My life story... believe it or not, it's kinda interesting... I'm the type of person that crazy things happen to... the good and the really bad things. Someone once told me that I live a charmed life... I suspect that's why I've survived things where clearly I should have died.

7. One book that you wish had never been written:
I generally don't finish a book I can't get into... it did take me quite a long time to get through Mother of Pearl, but in the end I suppose I enjoyed it.

8. One book you’re currently reading:
Starting to flip through the Shopaholic books.

9. One book you’ve been meaning to read: 
Shopaholic series... and about a million biographies - I really enjoy those.

10. Now tag five people: I'll leave it to you if you're interested, not everyone is an avid reader.

Bold the ones you've read, italicise the ones you might read, cross out the ones you won't, and underline the ones on your book shelf! **A good deal of the ones I crossed off I hadn't heard of before :(

The Da Vinci Code - Dan Brown

The Catcher in the Rye - JD Salinger

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy - Douglas Adams

The Great Gatsby - F Scott Fitzgerald

To Kill A Mockingbird - Harper Lee

The Time Traveller's Wife - Audrey Niffenegger

His Dark Materials - Philip Pullman

Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince - JK Rowling

Life of Pi - Yann Martel

Animal Farm: A Fairy Strory - George Orwell

Catch-22  Joseph Heller

The Hobbit - JRR Tolkien

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime - Mark Haddon

Lord of the Flies - William Golding

Pride and Prejudice - Jane Austen

1984 - George Orwell

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban - JK Rowling

One Hundred Years of Solitude - Gabriel Garcia Marques

Memoirs of a Geisha - Arthur Golden

The Kite Runner - Khaled Hosseini

The Lovely Bones - Alice Sebold

Slaughterhouse 5 - Kurt Vonnegut

Angels and Demons - Dan Brown

Fight Club - Chuck Palahniuk

Neuromancer - William Gibson

Cryptonomicon - Neal Stephenson

The Secret History - Donna Tartt

A Clockwork Orange - Anthony Burgess

Wuthering Heights - Emily Bronte

Brave New World - Aldous Huxley

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe - CS Lewis

Middlesex - Jeffrey Eugenides

Cloud Atlas - David Mitchell

The Lord of the Rings - JRR Tolkien

Jane Eyre - Charlotte Bronte

Good Omens - Terry Pratchett, Neil Gaiman

Atonement - Ian McEwan

The Shadow of the Wind - Carlos Ruiz Zafon

The Old Man and the Sea - Ernest Hemingway

The Handmaid's Tale - Margaret Atwood

The Bell Jar -Sylvia Plath

Dune - Frank Herbert

My first day back at the office after being off for two weeks... what better way to spend the day then doing a meme! Found this one at Nikker's Vox Page - many thanks.

1. What did you do in 2006 that you'd never done before? got engaged and started my path to happily ever after
2. Did you keep your New Year's resolutions, and will you make more for next year? I find them cheesy... to each his own of course...
3. Did anyone close to you give birth? no one I can think of... lots to come this year though
4. Did anyone close to you die? family friend
5. What countries did you visit? USA, India, (stopped in London, Germany and Dubai on the way)
6. What would you like to have had in 2006 that you lacked in 2005? all the clothes that fit in 2005
7. What date from 2006 will remain etched upon your memory, and why? June 2 the why is too personal
8. What was your biggest achievement of the year? getting the hell out of my old job and into one I enjoy
9. What was your biggest failure? growing out of the clothes from 2005
10. Did you suffer illness or injury?  all in all fairly healthy
11. What were the best things you bought?  gifts for loved ones
12. Where did most of your money go?  travel
13. What did you get really, really, really excited about? our trip to India to meet Aju's family and get engaged
14. Compared to this time last year, are you:
    a. happier or sadder? happier
    b. thinner or fatter?  fatter
    c. richer or poorer?  richer
15. What do you wish you'd done more of? exercising
16. What do you wish you'd done less of?  bitching
17. How will you be spending Christmas? with family
18. Did you fall in love in 2006?  again and again
19. How many one-night stands?  zero
20. What was your favorite TV program?  LOST
21. Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year? nope, same old crew of idiots
22. What was the best book you read?  The Five People You Meet in Heaven
23. What did you want and get? a food processor!
24. What did you want and not get?  a baby
25. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?  dinner at home with Aju - I turned 31 - he cooked all day, it was amazing
26. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying? money being less of a priority
27. What kept you sane?  Marshy - his cuddles save the day
28. What political issue stirred you the most? Bush....
29. Who did you miss?  my grandparents
30. Who was the best new person you met? My mother in law
31. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2006: Optimism can be fleeting at the best of times... make the goals smaller and more managable... so each day feels like there is something to celebrate.