Bucket List?

This is not a bucket list, but I've recently been told I should see the movie. If you want to do this one, then just bold the things you've done.

1. Started your own blog
2. Slept under the stars3. Played in a band (marching band counts LOL)

4. Visited Hawaii
5. Watched a meteor shower
6. Given more than you can afford to charity
7. Been to Disney World
8. Climbed a mountain
9. Held a praying mantis10. Sang a solo (only in my shower, and when no one else besides family was listening.)11. Bungee jumped
12. Visited Paris (no but I really wish I had gotten to)13. Watched a lightning storm
14. Taught yourself an art from scratch
15. Adopted a child (two!)16. Had food poisoning17. Walked to the top of the Statue of Liberty
18. Grown your own vegetables19. Seen the Mona Lisa in France
20. Slept on an overnight train
21. Had a pillow fight22. Hitch hiked
23. Taken a sick day when you’re not ill
24. Built a snow fort
25. Held a lamb (Ok, this is a goat, but that's all I had a picture of)
26. Gone skinny dipping (not showing a picture of this one!)27. Run a Marathon
28. Ridden in a gondola in Venice (no, but I saw a bunch when I was there)
29. Seen a total eclipse
30. Watched a sunrise or sunset31. Hit a home run
32. Been on a cruise (won a cruise, but never got to go)
33. Seen Niagara Falls in person

34. Visited the birthplace of your ancestors (this is me in front of the village church)35. Seen an Amish community
36. Taught yourself a new language (I tried to learn Spanish, but failed miserably)
37. Had enough money to be truly satisfied
38. Seen the Leaning Tower of Pisa in person
39. Gone rock climbing (see #47. I love climbing rocks and spent almost my whole trip to Europe sitting on the edge of cliffs. Made my poor uncle crazy.)40. Seen Michelangelo’s David
41. Sung karaoke42. Seen Old Faithful geyser erupt
43. Bought a stranger a meal at a restaurant (tried, but he refused. We ended up hiring him as our sales guy!)44. Visited Africa
45. Walked on a beach by moonlight46. Been transported in an ambulance

47. Had your portrait painted (this is me on the cliff edge. Not the best portrait of me Grandma has ever painted. Just the only one I have pictures of.)48. Gone deep sea fishing
50. Been to the top of the Eiffel Tower in Paris
51. Gone scuba diving or snorkeling (technically I tried snorkeling, but couldn’t get the hang of it. Pretty ironic for the wife of a scuba instructor).
52. Kissed in the rain
53. Played in the mud
54. Gone to a drive-in theater55. Been in a movie (no, but I was in a commercial)
56. Visited the Great Wall of China
57. Started a business
58. Taken a martial arts class59. Visited Russia (no, but I almost feel like I have after reading Creating My Own Little Nirvana)
60. Served at a soup kitchen (I served at a community center with a large homeless population) and of course we have “Soup Kitchen” as a form of discipline at our house)61. Sold Girl Scout Cookies (enough to go to camp 3 times, but I didn't get to go)62. Gone whale watching
63. Got flowers for no reason
64. Donated blood, platelets or plasma65. Gone sky diving
66. Visited a Nazi Concentration Camp
67. Bounced a check
68. Flown in a helicopter
69. Saved a favorite childhood toy (I still have my Purple Piggy from when I was 3. That's my Madame Alexander doll on the rocking chair wearing clothes I made for her when I was a kid. I still have a little lamb toy as well. )70. Visited the Lincoln Memorial
71. Eaten Caviar
72. Pieced a quilt73. Stood in Times Square
74. Toured the Everglades
75. Been fired from a job (no, but I’ve been encouraged to quit)
76. Seen the Changing of the Guards in London (saw them, but didn’t see them change)
77. Broken a bone
78. Been a passenger on a motorcycle79. Seen the Grand Canyon in person
80. Published a book (no, but I've helped edit several)81. Visited the Vatican

82. Bought a brand new car83. Walked in Jerusalem
84. Had your picture in the newspaper (only if school newspapers count) 85. Kissed a stranger at midnight on New Year’s Eve
86. Visited the White House
87. Killed and prepared an animal for eating
88. Had chickenpox (and shingles twice)
89. Saved someone’s life (I’m assuming adopting my oldest son counts)
90. Sat on a jury (sooo close, but my case got settled out of court before the trial started, but after I was chosen)
91. Met someone famous92. Joined a book club
93. Got a tattoo (heck to the no, but I did watch Bear get two removed)

94. Had a baby (two - the picture is of Bob)
95. Seen the Alamo in person96. Swam in the Great Salt Lake
97. Been involved in a law suit
98. Owned a cell phone
99. Been stung by a bee100. Gambled in Las Vegas (no, but I lived there when I was 4)

65 Questions You've Probably Never Been Asked

65 Questions You've Probably Never Been Asked...you know the rules. Tag people in this note (including the person who tagged you!) to learn more about people. Also, try to tag people who you've tagged in other notes, sometimes you learn things in new notes that you didn't know before about them...

1. First thing you wash in the shower?

I hate showers, but probably my hair so I can start the conditioner soaking while I clean the rest of me.

2. What color is your favorite hoodie?

I don't own a hoodie (I know...GASP!)

3. Would you kiss the last person you kissed again?

Most definitely

4. Do you plan outfits?

I'm a total clotheshorse so my outfits always match right down to the jewelry, but I pretty much only own black pants (and jeans or jorts for weekends) so everything always matches without a need for planning.

5. How are you feeling RIGHT now?

Exhausted, but Hubby is working from home so I can't take a nap.

6. What’s the closest thing to you that's red?

My necklace and earrings.

7. Tell me about the last dream you remember having?

I've been having dreams about going back to college and having exams on classes I didn't even know I was registered for, but I think the last dream I had was similar. I was getting married, and hadn't even tried on my dress which I was pretty sure wasn't going to fit because I'd gained so much weight over the years. Shouldn't have watched Bridezilla last night!

8. Did you meet anybody new today?

Haven't even left the house.

9. What are you craving right now?

My new favorite, Snickers ice cream bars. I got addicted to the real thing, but have recently discovered I can use fat free frozen yogurt, with some caramel sauce, peanuts, and Magic Shell chocolate coating, and it tastes exactly the same. OK, be right back...

MMmmmmm! Now I'm just craving a nap, but maybe all this sugar will help.

10. Do you floss?

Yes, but rarely

11. What comes to mind when I say cabbage?

eggrolls

12. Are you emotional?

Sometimes. Depending on what's going on in my life (and hormones). Mostly though I try to stay very rational.

13. Have you ever counted to 1,000?

I'm sure I did when I was a kid, and I've counted to the equivalent by 100s when I'm having trouble with insomnia.

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

Oooh, most definitely bite.

15. Do you like your hair?

Sometimes. I have mixed emotions about it. I kind of like having the gray - I'm more than 75% gray now, but it somehow manages to look like highlights.

16. Do you like yourself?

I have mixed emotions about this too. I usually think I should be a better, stronger person. I'm not proud of the way I treat my body. No sleep for example, and I would prefer to be thinner, so I'm kinda mad at myself right now for eating that ice cream (but it was worth it!)

17. Would you go out to eat with George W. Bush?

Sure. Why not? But I'd definitely have to talk to someone about appropriate table manners (Iknow I'm supposed to keep my elbows off the table, but I don't do that!).

18. What are you listening to right now?

Hubby just burped, and is complaining about his job. Other than that just the sound of both of us typing. Wow it's really quiet without the kids here!

19. Are your parents strict?

My mom was, mostly. We weren't allowed to cuss, even naughty words, and she always cared about where we were and what we were doing (although I managed to get into trouble anyway).

20. Would you go sky diving?

No, probably not.

21. Do you like cottage cheese?

Yes, with canned peaches. Is that weird?

22. Have you ever met a celebrity?

I shook Tipper Gore's hand at a banquet once.

23. Do you rent movies often?

Almost every weekend from Redbox.

24. Is there anything sparkly in the room you're in?

Not really

25. How many countries have you visited?

More than 5

26. Have you made a prank phone call?

Probably

27. Ever been on a train?

Lots of kid rides, trains around parks/zoos, not a real train.

28. Brown or white eggs?

Boxed.

29.Do you have a cell phone?

Yes

30. Do you use chapstick?

No but I use lip balm to keep my lipstick on.

31. Do you own a gun?

Not any more

32. Can you use chop sticks?

Not well

33. Who are you going to be with tonight?

The kids. Hubby will probably kiss me when he gets home on his way to bed.

34. Are you too forgiving?

I'm probably not forgiving enough.

35. Ever been in love?

I don't think so.

36. What is your best friend(s) doing tomorrow?

I don't know that I really have a best friend. My neighbor (Hi Sharon!) is probably the closest thing I have, and I'm assuming she'll be working one of her many jobs.

37. Ever have cream puffs?

I think so.

38. Last time you cried?

Last weekend I got pretty emotional and I think I may have cried a little.

39. What was the last question you asked?

Did you hear that beeping noise?

40. Favorite time of the year?

Spring? Not too hot, not too cold, and the kids are in school so I can do stuff.

41. Do you have any tattoos?

Never

42. Are you sarcastic?

Who me?

43. Have you ever seen The Butterfly Effect?

No.

44. Ever walked into a wall?

No. That's my story and I'm sticking to it!

45. Favorite color?

Green.

46. Have you ever slapped someone?

Yes

47. Is your hair curly?

More wavy than curly.

48. What was the last CD you bought?

Probably a Christian Rock CD as a present for one of the kids. I tend to listen to the radio instead (plus my minivan only has a cassette player!)

49. Do looks matter?

Sad, but yes.

50. Last text you received?

I don't text and had them turn off this function on my phone, so it was probably from AT&T trying to get me to text. The last IM I got from Hubby said, "Love you too."

51. Is your phone bill sky high?

I don't pay the bills, Hubby does, but probably not.

52. Do you like your life right now?

This is such a hard question that I stopped answering this and switched to doing something else! I'm going to ignore it, so I can move on.

53. Do you sleep with the TV on?

Not on purpose.

54. Can you handle the truth?

Yes, but it hurts sometimes.

55. Do you have good vision?

Much better now that I've had Lasik, but I'll probably need reading glasses soon.

56. Do you hate or dislike more than 3 people?

I don't think I really hate anyone, but I dislike more than 3.

57. How often do you talk on the phone?

Depends on your definition of often. I talk to Hubby on the phone at least once a day. Daily I make many short calls for scheduling and logistics of the kids and their appointments. Maybe 2-3 times a week I'll chat for more than a few minutes (usually venting) to someone (Grandma, Sharon, or another special needs' parent.)

58. The last person you held hands with?

Hubby Kitty. Usually hold hands with Hubby, but haven't seen as much of him since he's teaching this week and Kitty will occasionally hold my hand in a parking lot or somewhere (as long as no one else will see her). Maybe it was Ponito. He was a little overwhelmed at the high school yesterday (Kitty was too, but she'd never hold my hand where someone she knows might see her!).

59. What are you wearing?

Black capris, and a dressy 3/4 sleeve black and white print top. Red jewelry and sandals (but the shoes are on the floor in front of me).

60.What is your favorite animal?

I started to say horses, but probably dogs.

61. Where was your default picture taken?

I don't know what a default picture is?! My avatar I designed myself, adapting something else to look more like me (since then my hair has grown!)

62. Can you hula hoop?

Yes, but not very well anymore.

63. Do you have a job?

Many! Mom, therapeutic parent, president of a product development company, seamstress (not so much anymore, but I've got a project I need to work on for a client), mucker (I can shovel 10-12 stalls in less than 3 hours)...

64. What was the most recent thing you bought?

I spent $0.11 buying two nuts (the hardware kind!) to fix the wheel on my new laptop desk I got from my sister. The store before that I bought Gatorade for Bear's Heat Exhaustion, and various and sundry minor groceries (lately I've been shopping in dribbles because there is always something I need).

65. Have you ever crawled through a window?

Yup, both car and house.

I got this from Becky at Mom to my AngelBabies. I won't tag anyone in particular. If you wanna and haven't, I'd love to read it!

7 random facts/ things about me

Lisa aka Squeaker tagged me. The only reason I'm doing this is because I'd already made this list a while back and sent it to my non-blogger buddies. I'm not tagging anyone because I don't know enough bloggers to tag!

Here are the rules.

1. Link to the person who tagged you and post the rules.2. Share seven random or weird facts about yourself.3. Tag 7 random people at the end of your post with their links.4. Let each person know they've been tagged by leaving a comment on their blog.

1. I dye my hair because I am over 75% grey now. I do it myself and have been experimenting with highlights. Recently I had a lot left over and highlighted the girls and my little guy. I didn’t leave it in long enough for them so it’s very subtle (can't see it at all on Kitty). They were proud as peacocks though!! *grin*


2. I’ve had many unusual jobs – bouncer, blackjack dealer, fashion model, professional seamstress, interior decorator, teacher/ trainer (preschool, autistic youth, mentally retarded adults, gymnastics to youth, sewing to emotionally disturbed girls, child behavior trainings to teachers, Sunday school), and now president of an industrial design firm (www.id-one.net).


3. I’m 38 years old and have no wrinkles! - probably because I burn easily so always avoid the sun and have never smoked or been around smokers. Or it could just be good genes (my Mom looks young too). I love that people can't believe I'm the mother of 4 -especially when they see my 15 year old who looks 17. I've been told often that they assumed I was their sister.


4. I read in the bathtub and can read in the shower. I love to read and I read fast! I read sci-fi/ fantasy, romance, mysteries, self-help, parenting, business…).


5. I only watch comedies. My mood is easily influenced by media so I prefer happy endings. I prefer books with happy endings too!


6. I love to give advice. I’m an extrovert and will seek out people and share with them. After giving a presentation about product development/ industrial design to inventors and entrepreneurs, I managed to find a man who had just adopted a 4 year old and talked about attachment disorders with him for 20 minutes. I tell everyone about the FAIR Club!


7. I am addicted to blogs and adoption support groups and list-serves. I spend hours on the internet at home and work. (Luckily I’m my own boss so I can’t fire myself!).