75 things you have never been asked.

76 Things you have never been asked-until now!

I got this idea from a Facebook buddy, Tricia. Hi, Tricia!!

First thing you wash in the shower? Face

What color is your favorite hoodie? I don't own a hoodie. I'm old.

Would you kiss the last person you kissed again? Yes!

Do you plan outfits? Doesn't everyone?

How are you feeling RIGHT now? Surprisingly awake.

Whats the closest thing to you that's red? Kleenex box.

Tell me about the last dream you remember having? Last night....I don't remember details, but it was about work. I think I was cleaning the bulletin boards.

Did you meet anybody new today? It's only 6 in the morning! So no, not yet!

What are you craving right now? A donut.

Do you floss? Of course!

What comes to mind when I say cabbage? Bleech. Stinky, nasty stuff.

Are you emotional? Yes. Don't bug me about it, or I'll cry.

Have you ever counted to 1,000? Not that I remember, but I HAVE listened to my 6 year old do it, far, far too many times.

Do you bite into your ice cream or just lick it? Lick it

Do you like your hair? Yes, most days.

Do you like yourself? Usually.

Would you go out to eat with George W. Bush? Yes. Hopefully he'd be a gentleman, and pick up the tab.

What are you listening to right now? Nothing at all.

Were your parents strict? Very. Very, very, very.

Would you go sky diving? Yes. I might throw up on the way down, though.

Do you like cottage cheese? Yes.

Have you ever met a celebrity? Not major ones, but I sat next to Ross Mercer on the plane last week!

Do you rent movies often? Never.

Is there anything sparkly in the room you're in? Just me!

Have you made a prank phone call?: Nope.

Ever been on a train? Yes. I loved it.

Brown or white eggs? I don't think it matters. Whatever I pick up in the store.

Do you have a cell-phone? No. But I sense one coming to my life soon.

Do you use chap stick?: I live in the Yukon. Of course I use chapstick.

Do you own a gun? No. No guns are permitted in my home.

Can you use chop sticks? Yes!

Who are you going to be with tonight? My family, the cats, LOST, and Survivor.

Are you too forgiving? Definitely.

Ever been in love? Yes.

What is your best friend doing tomorrow? No idea! I'd better send a note and find out!

Ever have cream puffs?: Mmmmm.....yummy.

Last time you cried? A few days ago.

What was the last question you asked? How was your sleep? (To my daughter 3 minutes ago).

Favorite time of the year? Summer, followed closely by Christmas.

Do you have any tattoos? No. I want one, though.

Are you sarcastic? Far, far too often.

Have you ever seen The Butterfly Effect? No. Looks weird and scary.

Ever walked into a wall? Yes, but don't tell anybody.

Favorite color? Pink.

Have you ever slapped someone? Yes.

Is your hair curly? Not without help.

What was the last CD you bought? I don't buy CD's.

Do looks matter? Yes.

Could you ever forgive a cheater? No.

Is your phone bill sky high? No.

Do you like your life right now? It'll do.

Do you sleep with the TV on? No.

Can you handle the truth? Yes. Bring it on.

Do you have good vision? Absolutely not.

Do you hate or dislike more than 3 people? Yes. Quite a few more, actually.

How often do you talk on the phone? As rarely as I can.

The last person you held hands with? Aidan.

What are you wearing? Flannel nightie, fuzzy slippers. All pink.

What is your Favorite animal? Polar bear.

Where was your default picture taken at? My basement.

Can you hula hoop? No! That takes way more co-ordination than I have.

Do you have a job? I do.

What was the most recent thing you bought? Groceries. How boring.

Have you ever crawled through a window? Yes. It was too funny for words.

Do you have any more questions for me?!

Cake

I've been playing around with cake decorating....it's addictive and fun! These two little cakes were just for practice.


This is the very first cake I made. I love the roses and the marble effect. I am not as thrilled with Hubby's contribution.



They look pretty, but they taste horrid!



The cupcakes were a project the Terror's helped with. They got to choose what decorations would go on each cupcake. Then, of course, they helped eat them!

Back from the big city.

I'm back!!! Vancouver was lovely. Well, as lovely as rain can be. The MRI results will be in next week, but I'm sure it's all good.
I went shopping. So much shopping that my feet still hurt. I rode the sky train, the sea bus, and the city bus. Call me crazy, but I love public transportation. You don't have to worry about parking, and the stress of driving is not your problem. I am not shy, so I talk to all sorts of people while I watch the scenery. People in the big city of Vancouver are surprisingly friendly and helpful. Any time I asked directions, or for information, I was treated to smiles and helpful conversation.
The bed....oh, the bed. I slept like a baby in my delightful hotel room. I could really get used to having someone to clean up after me and make my bed every day!
It was so nice to breath damp air. My skin looked fantastic, my hair was soft, and my contacts never dried out. Mind you, my feet were wet the entire time I was there, and I went through two umbrellas, but seeing flowers and grass made it worth the cold toes.
Tomorrow is back to school. I feel rested and ready to face the busy semester. Now if only spring would show up....

This, that, and the other thing.

Few things irk me more than being forced to participate in public prayer, offered up by a First Nations elder, at every professional conference I go to.

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Either I have started mumbling, or my entire family is going deaf.

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Remember when I said I was loving Spring Break, and had no major plans? Change of plans. I'm going to Vancouver for an MRI next week.

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Yes, I live in a town with no MRI machine, no neurologist, no psychiatrist, no orthodontist, and no you-name-it specialists.

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I am done spring cleaning! Woo hoo!

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My kids have the most beautiful laughter in the world.

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Some men should NEVER be permitted to eat chili.

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The sun is shining! Spring is coming! I will survive!

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I am totally ashamed to admit, I spent close to an hour today browsing the stupid lol cat website. And yes, I even laughed aloud at a few of them.

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I have done a nail treatment, a foot soak, shaved my legs, and done a chocolate mud facial mask. I'm feeling very girly.

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I think I might be over-caffeinated. I have many, many words, but no paragraphs.

Spring Break

We are on Spring Break here in the Average household, and life is sweet. Yes, I love my job, and my students this semester are the best I've ever had, but....
Going into the break, my plans included nothing more taxing than moving from the bed to the couch. I felt mentally and physically wiped out, and I figured two weeks of being a slug would be all I could manage. But somehow, just knowing that I am on a break has been enough to revitalize me! So far, I have:
-Played a good game of poker. I didn't win much, but I didn't lose, either, so for me it was a good night.
-Done 3 loads of laundry.
-Taken Girl Terror to dance class.
-Discovered the hidden area of a local shop, filled with cake decorating paraphernalia.
-Baked a cake....from scratch!
-Decorated the cake with fondant...my first attempt.
-Changed half the clocks in the house for daylight savings.
-Hugged my babies.

I have no idea what the plan for today is, but I'm sure it will be relaxing and fun. Perhaps not as relaxing and fun as being in a warm, tropical place like many of my friends and colleagues, but still just what I need.

My little book worm.

I am a reader. I remember coming home from the first day of grade one, pissed right off because I had spent the entire day in school, and I still did not know how to read. When I was a kid, my mother would force me to put down my books and go outside. I read to escape. Books were my friends and confidantes. In college, I would often read right through the night.
Fortunately, I married another reader. Hubby reads more books than even I do. So I guess it's no surprise that for us, seeing our daughter read on her own is one of the best parts of parenting.
When Girl Terror was born, the hospital gave her a book. "The Itsy Bitsy Spider" is still on the shelf. We read to her right from birth. She is in grade one now, and is suddenly reading on her own. In the last few months she has discovered that she can read anything. She sounds out signs and store names. She reads to her brother. I often find her curled up on the couch, reading books about sharks, volcano's, and evolution.
I know what it is like to not have your love of books supported. I grew up in a home where any "difference" was suppressed. As a child who like to be alone with a book for hours on end, I was certainly different, so I had to change. My books were taken away, occasionally destroyed, and reading for pleasure was something I hid, like a guilty habit. I always vowed to never do the same to any child of mine.
I don't have the right words to express how thrilled and proud I am of this little girl. She is a sponge, and she seems to have an endless curiosity about the world around her. I hope she continues to love books, and learning. I even look forward to the day I find her with my book, losing my page, and wrecking the plot for me.