Procrastination Meme

What am I procrastinating? I'll answer that later...

heh.

1. If you could build a house anywhere, where would it be?

Hmm. I'm so loving the location I'm in right now that's hard to say. I'm definitely a fan of civilization! We have spent the last 5ish years leaving basically 100 miles from everything so at this moment I'd have to say my standards of location are fairly low. lol

I've wanted to have a home in Italy though. Or Ireland. One of those two places.

2. What is your favorite article of clothing? 

I have these 5 gowns/summer dresses. I love love love them. They don't touch too much of my skin (on the sensitive skin fibromyalgia days). They are flowy and comfy. My friend Jen (who also has fibro) told me about them one day and I ordered one, then another, then... you get the idea. I love them.

I also have this jean jacket I love. It makes whatever I'm wearing look better. Best jean jacket ever. It was made for me. I hate that it's too hot to wear it right now!

3. Last CD you bought? 

Sigh. Shake It Up. Leah cried and begged for it. We were getting ready to run out of town to go pick up the UHaul before we moved and she was headed off to her second to last day of school. And when it occurred to her we were going to pass a Walmart she wanted to come sooooo badly. It took me forever to get out of her why. Apparently one of her friends had told her she'd gotten this specific Shake It Up CD from the Walmart in Casper. Oy. The angst. That was a first for me from my own child. I got it while I was in there. She was very very happy.

4. What is your favorite place to be? 

I like to be where groups of family and/or friends are gathered.

5. Least favorite place to be? 

The doctor's office. What good comes of that?

6. Are you strongest in mind or body? 

Mind. Without question.

7. What time do you wake up? 

It's not normally of my own choosing. I get up when Hannah gets up - anywhere from 6:30 - 8:30.

8.  Favorite Kitchen Appliance

Kitchen Aid Stand Mixer. Love. LOVE LOVE LOVE.

9. What instrument would you like to play?

I can play the piano with mediocrity. I sing. I can play the guitar some. And I used to be really fantastic at the clarinet - it's been a long time though. I always wished I'd tried a brass instrument - just so I could learn to play the french horn. Why? Did you hear the name? The French Horn. Besides - it sounds cool (The name and the sound the emits from the instrument when played well)

10. Favorite Color

Depends upon the subject. I love blues (most shades) in clothing. In decorating I really just like earthy colors - earthy reds, yellows, browns, etc.


11. Sports Car or SUV?

I'm just gonna be honest here - I seriously love my minivan. A lot. I know that makes me not cool but I really do.

I also really love big trucks.

12. Favorite Children's Book

Barnyard Dance!

13. Favorite Season

Fall - Because then the relief of heat is OVER. Oy I hate being hot. (I am at this very moment so it's on my mind. If you asked me this question during winter I'm pretty sure I'd say Spring!)

14. Least Favorite Chore

I hate to put away laundry. And I'm not using 'hate' in some lose sense. I seriously loathe it.

15. Favorite Day

I've always thought that was a funny question and before being a railroad wife I guess it was probably the weekend days but that's not part of railroad life. I guess my favorite days are the ones when Drew is home and there is no school - then we all get to be together like a "weekend" day. And days when I touch base with the people I love - those are always better days.

16. Favorite Food

Sushi & Seafood (all the better if they're in the same meal - and often they are.)

17. Favorite Drink

Ice Water but I wouldn't turn down an ice drink like a virgin strawberry daiquiri at the moment. 

18. Favorite Word

Really? That's an odd question. I don't have a single favorite word. I do have words I just like the sound of - or some that I say and think (or say outloud): I really need to find more reasons to use that word! But I can't think of one at the moment.

19. Favorite Inspirational Book

That's not really my genre - and it seems cliche to just say - The Scriptures. I don't think that's the intent of the question. How 'bout my favorite book?

No... Wait. I can't answer that question either. It just depends on my mood. I love The Wheel of Time Series most of just about anything. Fantastic books. FANTASTIC.

But my all time most sentimental favorite book is The Girl of the Limberlost. Happy Sigh.


20. Who would you like to play you in the movie of your life? 

What in the world? I have no idea - Clearly she should have red hair. And be awesome.

Five Words

Today I read two blog posts. One was from Camela who does a thing called BYOC (bring your own crazy) every Friday and the questions are always different. One of them today was to have several people (friends, family, etc.) describe you in 5 words.

And then another was a link Camela sent me to a post challenging a person to come up with 5 things you like about yourself.

I knew I’d have a hard time with that but having my friends say nice things to me was a lovely thing to have happen today as I’m mentally not in the best place in the world. Getting used to having Fibromyalgia – it’s a toss up whether that’s harder physically or mentally…

Anyway – this was great fun and I highly recommend it if you need a mental boost. And then ABSOLUTELY go write five nice things about yourself! Above all we should like ourselves!

Drew
I totally told him he had to add more to replace clean because… LAME.

1. Clean (gee. isn’t he romantic?)
2. Motivated (huh?)
3. Sensitive
4. Perfectionist (who is he talking about?)
5. Sexy (awww)
6. Sensual
7. Committed

Leah
(she was so extremely shy about this. It was so sweet!)

1. good cook
2. nice
3. gives lots of kisses (then we had a little talk about what the word affectionate means)

Hannah

Me: Can you describe mommy?
Hannah: Yes.
Me: Well?
Hannah: FUNNY! (with all the glee in the world. I love that girl)

Renee

1. smart
2. funny
3. awesome
4. compassionate
5. honest

Kathy

1. empathetic
2. creative
3. loving
4. patient
5. strong

Leah (my sister)

1. compassionate
2. nurturing
3. intelligent
4. talented
5. sensitive

Camela
who wouldn’t stop at 5 and when I pointed that out said she was doing a 2nd set of 5. She’s a rebel.

1. real
2. loyal
3. trustworthy
4. fun
5. a little crazy
6. intense
7. mother
8. friend
9. creative
10. smart

Jeff

1. Genuine
2. Irreplaceable
3. Witty
4. Vulnerable
5. Loyal

Ann Marie

1. Amazing
2. Brave
3. Fierce Dancer (I've not seen it, but I can imagine)
4. Cool Mom
5. Awesome Friend

Ann Marie said these things to me on FB and then we had the following exchange:

Me: Thanks!! And LOL at Fierce Dancer - In my own mind I am. That's the same thing, right??

Her: I believe that is the DEFINITION of being a fierce dancer. :D

(that made me laugh. hard.)

Jen

1. thoughtful
2. great listener
3. compassionate
4. strong
5. persevering

Becky

1. generous
2. selfless
3. Google-queen
4. genius
5. mathematician

My Mom/Cathy

1. brilliant
2. forgiving
3. absolutely fabulous friend
4. intuitive mother
5. such.a.wonderful.daughter.
6. thoughtful

Me

1. I’m a loyal friend
2. I’m a good mother
3. I am sensitive, emotional AND emotionally strong. (These things can coexist. I think people seem to often not know that.)
4. I am loving and affectionate.
5. I am generous.

That list I made myself took me forever! Sweet glory. I don’t know what that says about me but I don’t feel like analyzing it!

Now go forth and do this exercise. It’s good for you!

92 Questions

I did this MeMe once before on Facebook but when I was searching about for blogging ideas tonight I came across it again. It amuses me. So here it is... ;)

• Full Name: Anna Camille
• Age: 35
• Birthday: Dec 24 (crap. I'm almost 36.)

1. Last beverage : Ice Water (that was probably my last 50 beverages)
2. Last phone call : Drew
3. Last text message : Denise
4. Last song : Children's Christmas Music
5. Last time you cried : Today

HAVE YOU EVER:

6. Dated someone twice : No
7. Been cheated on : Yes
8. Kissed someone & regretted it: No
9. Lost someone special : Yes
10. Been depressed : Yes
11. Been drunk and threw up : No

LIST THREE FAVORITE COLORS:

12. Deep Blue
13. Turquoise
14. Dark Purple

SINCE LAST YEAR (2010), HAVE YOU:

15. Made a new friend : Yes
16. Fallen out of love : No
17. Laughed until you cried : Yes
18. Met someone who changed you : Yes
19. Found out who your true friends were : I think I already know that.
20. Found out someone was talking about you : No
21. Kissed anyone on your FB friend's list : Yes

GENERAL:

22. How many FB friends do you know in person: In person? They're all people.
24. Do you have any pets : Yes
25. Do you want to change your name : No
26. What did you do for your last birthday: Hung out at my mom's house and had a fantastic dinner, then celebrated Christmas Eve.
27. What time did you wake up today : 1st time? 2 am. 2nd time? 4:30 3rd and Final? 6:30
28. What were you doing at midnight last night : Sleeping.
29. Whats something you can't wait for: Leah's birthday celebration this weekend!
30. Last time you saw your father : When I went to Denver about a month ago.
31. What is one thing you wish you could change about your life? That's an essay not a short answer question.
32. What are you listening to right now: Drew apologizing to me (Don't ask)
33. Have you ever talked to a person named Tom? My dad's name is Tom. My FIL's name is Tom. So ya - a lot.
34. What's getting on your nerves right now : It's cold in here. I'm sick of it being cold in here.
35. Most visited webpage : Facebook
37. Nickname(s): Cam, Jamil, Bife
38. Last Book you read: I'm working on War Breaker by Brandon Sanderson right now.
39. Zodiac Sign : Capricorn
40. He or She: Eh?
41. Elementary : I don't remember all their names. Several.
42. High School : Claremore High School & Westford Academy
43. College: Ricks College & University of Wyoming
44. Hair color : Red
46. Height : 5' 2.5"
47. Do you have a crush on someone? Indeed
48. What do you like about yourself? Lots of things. I'm kind of fantastic. :)
50. Tattoos : No. I have commitment issues. They're so permanent!
51. Righty or lefty : Right

FIRSTS :

52. First surgery: Tonsils
53. First piercing : Ears
54. First best friend: Stacy. I was 5.
55. First sport you joined : When that happens I'll let you know.
56. First vacation : Road trip across the country - Georgia to South Dakota. We went to visit my mom's parents.

RIGHT NOW :

59. Eating: Nothing but I could really go for an ice cream cone.
60. Drinking: Ice Water
61. I'm about to: Finish this note
62. Listening to: Drew is still talking. (still don't ask)
63. Waiting for: Bedtime.

YOUR FUTURE :

64. Want kids? : I have two.
65. Get Married? : I am.
66. Career? :  Mommy

WHICH IS BETTER :

67. Lips or eyes : If I met someone who didn't have one of those things... Well I'd rather not.
68. Hugs or kisses : Both please.
69. Shorter or taller : Taller
70. Older or Younger : Older
71. Romantic or spontaneous : Both
72. Nice stomach or nice arms : Arms
73. Sensitive or loud : Sensitive
74. Hook-up or relationship: Relationship
75. Funny or Shy?: Funny

HAVE YOU EVER :

76. Kissed a stranger : No
77. Drank hard liquor : No
80. Broke someone's heart : I hope not.
81. Had your own heart broken : Yes
82. Been arrested : No
83. Turned someone down : Yes
84. Cried when someone died : Yes

DO YOU BELIEVE IN:

86. Yourself : Yes
87. Miracles : Yes
88. Love at first sight: I believe in like at first site. Love is a lot deeper than that.
89. Heaven : Yes
90. Santa Claus: I am Santa Claus.
91. The tooth fairy: I am the Tooth Fairy.
92. Angels : Yes

That was entertaining to write. Again.

Friday 5

1. What’s your favorite holiday album?

Harry Connick, Jr - When My Heart Finds Christmas (I've been listening to that one for so many years it just sounds like Christmas to me) & Amy Grant - Home for Christmas (Breath of Heaven is my fav song on that one)

2. What song’s lyrics, title, or theme best expresses the positive aspects of your general mood at this time of year?

We Wish You a Merry Christmas! I know it's a short song but is there anything more cheery?

3. What song’s lyrics, title, or theme best expresses the not-so-positive aspects of your general mood at this time of year?

I feel overwhelmed sometimes at this time of year but I can't for the life of me think of a holiday song that expresses that feeling. Is there an "I wish I could have a massage for the 12 days before Christmas!" :) Although maybe that's why I love the song "Breathe" on that Amy Grant album. The part where she says, "Help me" makes my heart ache. Such a great song.

4. What’s your favorite song about a non-December holiday?

For the Beauty of the Earth (Thanksgiving)

5. What holiday song makes you want to cover your ears and flee?

Grandma Got Run Over By a Reindeer. Seriously. Ew.

Favorite MeMe

What is your favorite....

1. favorite fruit

Mangoes.

2. favorite vegetable

Fresh Peas.

3. favorite cheese

Munster. It was really hard to choose one!

4. favorite lunchmeat

Oven Roasted Turkey Breast - Thinly sliced.

5. favorite nut

Macadamia Nuts.

For Connie...

6. favorite thing on the Wii Fit

Hmm... Actually my favorite thing about exercising with the Wii Fit is the variety of things to do. I get bored easily - especially when exercising (which I do not enjoy lol). But the Wii Fit actually makes it fun. I can do yoga if I'm in that mood. I can tell it to give me a routine full of games if I'm in that mood. Or I can mix them all up and do some of each. The possibilities are endless really. And that can keep me going!