Another Meme..why not?

 I got this from Dawn, who got from Ross at Inner and Outer Demons. 

1. My uncle once: was in active duty in the U.S. Army during World War II in Germany.  He was in in his early 20's at the time and returned as a totally different person-from what I have heard.  He unfortunately died years before I was born. 

2. Never in my life: will I dress in the dark again.  It has lead to many embarrassing moments in my life that I would discuss. 

3. When I was five: I went to Portugal for the first time.  I was afraid of the bulls, and all the old women dressed in black who would hug and kiss me.  (My grandmother had just died, and my mother's aunts were all in mourning.  I was told by an elder sibling they were all witches.)  I was quite traumatized. 

4. High School was: Strange and uneventful. 

5. I will never forget: throwing the banana peel during lunch.  It landed squarely and perfectly on the shoulder of a woman walking by the school. Unrehearsed, but a perfect throw.  It was intended to hit my friend, Anne Marie, but she dodged it. We all held our breaths until the woman walked up the stairs into the school, with the banana peel sitting there unnoticed sitting on her shoulder. 

6. I once met: a guy online.  Let's just say it didn't work out. 

7. There’s this person I know who: can twist a cherry stem with her tongue in her mouth.  It is quite amazing.

8. Once, at a bar: a guy about 10 years my junior pled for me to take him home with me.  I was flattered, but I turned him down.  (This was a long time ago.) 

9. By noon, I’m usually: on the road en route to my mom's house to pick up my youngest for preschool.

10. Last night: I watched the Last 40 yr Old Virgin.  I didn't see the ending..too many kids in the house.

11. If I only had: enough money, I would quit my job and only work part time and stay home with my youngest. 

12. Next time I go to church: will be Wednesday.  My niece will be graduating from the 8th grade. 

13. Terry Schiavo: was someone we knew from the media.  Her sad story touched millions, but only a few can say they actually knew her.  Her parent's could not let go of hope; or strong enough to let go.  She had a beautiful smile.

14. What worries me most: welfare of family. I want to be around for as long as I can; especially for my kids.  I'm a mama hen. 

15. When I turn my head left, I see: the kitchen fan, the kitchen table, the living room, and my husband's socked feet resting on the bunk.  Pictures on the wall, and my son's little round face. (He's sitting on my lap.)

16. When I turn my head right, the printer, pictures on the wall, my lace curtains and my front yard through the window.

17. You know I’m lying when: I laugh too much. I'm a terrible faker.

18. What I miss most about the eighties: my innocence, my youth, the music, and the sense of security in the world!

19. If I was a character in Shakespeare: Juliet of course; I'm a hopeless romantic, but like Dawn I would change the ending as well. Killing yourself really sucks.

20. By this time next year: I hope to be working somewhere else, with a pool in the backyard.  Oh my youngest will be in the first grade!  No more preschool--kind of sad!

21. A better name for me would be: Softy. Just ask my husband. It's hard to say "no" especially when it comes to my kids.

22. I have a hard time understanding: Mean people.

23. If I ever go back to school, I’ll: learn to become a psychiatrist.

24. You know I like you if: I talk to you and look you in the eye.  I'll also laugh at your jokes even if they aren't funny.

25. If I ever won an award, the first person I’d thank would be: my family, husband... God..

26. Darwin, Mozart, Slim Pickens & Geraldine Ferraro:  A group of people that may seem quite different, but share similar interests?  I dunno! 

27. Take my advice, never: buy a cheap suit, eat too many beans on a date, or go on a blind date without a cell phone; or leave a mountain bar with a guy.   

28. My ideal breakfast is: yummy pancakes or waffles with strawberries and whipped cream.. Yummy!

29. A song I love, but do not own is: Never Again by Kelly Clarkson.  I don't own any of her albums.  Sad, I know.

30. If you visit my town, I suggest: you go shopping, and the water slides up here.  Very fun!

31. Tulips, character flaws, microchips & track stars: Umm...  I have no idea how to answer this question. 

32. Why won’t people: realize that life is too short to waste?

33. If you spend the night at my house: you'll leave with a full stomach; smiling--I guarantee it. You'll also never want to have children.  (Just kidding..)  

34. I’d stop my wedding for: NOTHING.

35. The world could do without: WAR!

36. I’d rather lick the belly of a cockroach than: Lick the belly of an alligator. ???

37. My favorite blonde is: BLONDIE!

38. Paper clips are more useful than: tape.  I hate paper clips!  I get so many paperclips from other people at my desk at work, I have to constantly envelope them and send them away.  I hate it when they fall in floor especially!

39. If I do anything well, it’s: a good wife (so I've been told) and a good mom.

40. And by the way: I promised my youngest I would go take a walk with him tonight after dinner.  I must go!!  TA TA!