I swiped this, with no shame, from the memenificent Tense Teacher. She’s right; Saturdays just scream for memes!
What’s your name spelled backwards?
amam cinagro – doesn’t that sound like an exotic dish with hot peppers?
What did you do last night?
I overcooked a pot roast (I swear I checked it when the darn thing was at 100 degrees, set the timer to roust me offa my chair twenty minutes later; at that point I found the previously beautiful piece of Coleman Natural beef at 150 degrees and about as appealing to eat as the leather couch. In my defense, this was the first time I had EVER cooked a post roast – I usually roast without the pot – and I had NO CLUE the temperature would accelerate that quickly. Grr. My family liked it, they said. They were being kind. Grr.
The last thing you downloaded onto your computer?
Firefox update
Have you ever licked a 9 volt battery?
I like my tongue too much. Besides, there’s always someone around for idiotic things like that. “Honey, will you lick this battery in order to determine, by the delightful taste of acid, if it’s still good?”
Last time you swam in a pool?
I have no idea. I really hate chlorine, so I must have been sizzling to have even considered it. Wait! Last summer, in Ottawa, with the kids.
What are you wearing?
Black wool sweater from a few years back when the damn things were made too short, a long black t-shirt underneath, green velvety cords, grey striped socks and black shoes. And, uh, beatific smile. It’s getting old, though.
How many cars have you owned?
Two But, I have driven six. The first was a Jetta, the second a (Standard!) Ford hatchback thing that I drove around Seattle with Boo in, my first minivan, my three Rendevous (es?) and my beloved but ultimately prohibitively expensive hybrid Highlander. Bob and I are all about leasing, usually, but I’ve bought twice.
Type of music you dislike most?
Nasty metal stuff that sounds like a machine shop, anything tuneless and, sorry, country.
Are you registered to vote?
For my very first American election? You betcha.
Do you have cable?
It runs our internet, but we have Vonage and satellite for phone and tv.
What kind of computer do you use?
I have a Dell. I lust after a laptop, though.
Ever made a prank phone call
Verbatim from Tense; No-o-o-o-o-o-o! (Yes.) Voila, our (I’m assuming) misspent and bored extreme youth.
You like anyone right now?
I’m feeling perversely friendly and good mood-y right now, so yeah.
Would you go bungee jumping or sky diving?
There is no force strong enough in the Universe. Uh, no.
Furthest place you ever traveled?
Greece. In 1989. Damn.
What’s your favorite comic strip?
I like Get Fuzzy, but nothing tops “Calvin and Hobbes.”
Do you know all the words to the national anthem?
I DO know the anthem in its entirety – and no, it was not on the American citizenship test -as well as the Canadian, the Israeli and bits of the Dutch one.
Shower, morning or night?
Hot showers, I mean just shy of scalding, every morning. With Bob.
Best movie you’ve seen in the past month?
I watched “Field of Dreams” with Boo a few weeks back and I still adore that movie. Remember when Kevin Costner was IT?
Favorite pizza toppings?
There’s a local place that makes almost entirely organic, flatbread pizza cooked in a wood-fired oven. My favourite toppings include caramelized onions, chunks of garlic, smoked gouda and feta cheese, broccoli and portobello mushrooms. We went last night, in fact.
Chips or popcorn?
Mmmmm, popcorn…With butter and honey and salt. Drool.
Which cell phone provider do you have?
Sprint.
Have you ever smoked peanut shells?
Nope. Not yak hooves, neither.
Have you ever been in a beauty pageant?
When I was 2, my twin and I were in a twin pageant. I stuck my tongue out at the reporter and THAT’s the shot the newspaper published.
Orange Juice or apple?
I love orange juice, but the acid and I are unfriendly, so I indulge rarely.
Who were the last people you sat at lunch with?
Mrs. Chili, and two fabulous colleagues.
Favorite chocolate bar?
Green and Black’s dark chocolate and almond.
Who is your longest friend and how long?
My friend Jan, for 35 years, although I haven’t measured her.
Last time you ate a homegrown tomato?
Mine didn’t bloom until OCTOBER. So, October.
Have you ever won a trophy?
I am unworthy.
Favorite arcade game?
Pac Man. Hello!
Ever ordered from an infomercial?
Um. Ye e s.
Sprite or 7-UP?
I don’t drink either, but I used to prefer Sprite.
Have you ever had to wear a uniform to school/work?
No. I used to be jealous of those who did wear uniforms to school, though. When I was, like, eight.
Last thing you bought at Walgreens?
A birthday card.
Ever thrown up in public?
Yes, when I was about 13. We were at an amusement park and I somehow decided to go on the ride that spins people around until they stick to the walls and then the floor drops away – you know the one – AFTER drinking some soda and eating cotton candy. Oh boy. I staggered off that ride and was messed up for HOURS. I recall that the city bus made me sick that afternoon, too.
Would you prefer being a millionaire or finding true love?
I’ve got true love, so any time someone needs to hand out the moola, here I am!!
Do you believe in love at first sight?
At first sight, it’s the hormones at work… And that, yes.
Spongebob or Jimmy Neutron?
Do I have another option?
Did you have long hair as a young kid?
“Excuse me, little boy…” That would have been me. My mom didn’t want to care for my twin’s and my hair, so we were regularly shorn. I didn’t have long hair until I was in the 7th grade.
What message is on your voicemail machine?
A cheery little burble inviting all and sundry to please leave a message.
Where would you like to go right now?
Bermuda would be good. With my stack of “read me NOW!” books.
Whats the name of your pet?
Shem, Sephira, Indigo (bird) and fish, fish, fish, fish, fish, fish, fish, fish, fish, fish, fish, fish, fish, fish, fish, fish, fish, fish.
What kind of backpack do you have, and what’s in it?
I use a Life is Good tote, mostly.
What do you think about most?
Getting 10 hours of sleep. And chocolate.
I love it when my bloggy buddies steal from me!
hi. i got here through google. :p may i swipe the meme too?
Go for it! I will come and look at your answers because this meme was FUN!