Friday Feast #188

Appetizer
Name something you would categorize as weird.
Bestiality.

Soup
What color was the last piece of food you ate?
Light brown. It was an apple fritter from Tim Horton's

Salad
On a scale of 1-10 with 10 being highest, how much do you enjoy being alone?
Most days, I give it a 10. I am my mother's only child (as I'm reminded often by the DNA sponsor) and I got used to playing alone, and going places alone. There are times when I like to be around other people.

Main Course
Fill in the blank: I will _absolutely_ vote for _Troll_ in _the haiku contests, now and forever_.

Dessert
Describe your sleeping habits.
I am a night owl, even though work requires me to be up early. When I was working full time, I was an early bird (most of the time). Now that I've returned to part time work and full time classes, I want to stay up all night long.

Friday Feast 185

Appetizer
What does the color dark green make you think of?
Pine trees

Soup
How many cousins do you have?
Too many to count, and probably more than I know about.

Salad
On a scale of 1 to 10 with 10 being highest, how honest are you?
I give myself a 9. There are times when I may have to give a little white lie, like when I'm throwing a surprise party for someone.

Main Course
Name something that is truly free.
My opinion.

Dessert
Using the letters in the word SPRING, write a sentence.

Sour pomegranates rarely integrate new ground.

I wrote a poem too cuz I don't know how to read instructions.

Sprouting bulbs
Poke through the earth
Rain brings life
Intrepid tendrils
Neatly reach out to
Growing grass

Friday Feast 184

Appetizer
Given the choice, would you prefer to live in the country or in the city?
I've always lived in the city, so I'd like to live in the country.

Soup
Who is the cutest kid you know?
My niece. She's as cute as can be!

Salad
Fill in the blank: I couldn’t believe it when I heard _Angelina Jolie was pregnant by Brad Pitt_.

Main Course
If you could star in a commercial for one of your favorite products, which one would you want to advertise?
Orbit gum. I love those commercials!

Dessert
What type(s) of vitamins and/or supplements do you take on a regular basis?
I sometimes take one of those complete vitamins.

Friday Feast 183

Appetizer
On a scale of 1-10 (with 10 as highest), how much do you like your own handwriting?
I'll be neutral and give it a 5. Some days it's great, other days not so much.

Soup
Do you prefer baths or showers?
I prefer showers. I hate baths. Even if I do take a bubble bath just to relax, I will take a quick shower after.

Salad
What was the last bad movie you watched?
I don't know what it was called, but it was some sci-fi type movie where they had to freeze the monster at the end. Probably a SciFi channel original.

Main Course
Name something you are addicted to and describe how it affects your life.
Dollar Store shopping. I really do love those stupid dollar stores. You can find everything there! Well, just about everything. I have quite a few bags from the dollar store that I have no idea what's in them. That's bad, I know.

Dessert
Which instrument is your favorite to listen to?
The piano. It's so versatile. It can be mellow, funky, jazzy or classical.

Friday Feast 182

Appetizer
If you could be any current celebrity for one whole week, who would you want to be?
While she's not a celebrity here, I'd want to be Vanessa Paradis. She gets to see Johnny Depp nekkid.

Soup
On a scale of 1-10 (with 10 being highest), how much do you enjoy talking on the phone?
I give it a 1. I really don't enjoy talking on the phone all that much, since I that's what I do all day at work.

Salad
Name a charitable organization to which you have donated (or would like to).
I used to donate to the United Way. I can't afford to at the moment...

Main Course
What is a food you like so much you could eat it every single day for a month?
Instant mashed potatoes.

Dessert
Have you or anyone in your family had the flu this year?
I don't think so.

Friday Feast 181

Appetizer
Who was the last person you hugged?
I think it was one of the kiddles.

Soup
Share a beauty or grooming trick or tip with us.
Don't use a trowel to apply your makeup.

Salad
What does the color yellow make you think of?
Sunflowers. Smiley faces. Happiness. Sunshine.

Main Course
If you were to make your living as a photographer, what subject would your pictures revolve around?
I think I'd like to take pictures of everyday people.

Dessert
What was the longest book you ever read?
Probably one by Stephen King, like The Stand.

Friday Feast 180

Appetizer
Have you ever played a practical joke on anyone? If so, what did you do and who was your victim?
I don't remember if I've ever successfully pulled off a prank. Usually, things like that backfire on me so I try not to do them.

Soup
What do your salt and pepper shakers look like?
Which ones? I have a lot of salt & pepper shakers. I collect them. I have ones that look like Mickey and Minnie, ones that look like apples, ones that look like garlic, turkeys, bunnies, halloween ones, christmas ones, crystal ones,

Salad
Where is the next place you plan to visit (on vacation or business)?
I'd like to go to Hawaii.

Main Course
What kind of lotion or cream do you use to keep your hands from getting too dry?
I think I have eczema like my son. My fingers used to get really dry just in the winter, but for the past few years they are extremely dry and cracked all year long. It hurts. Lately, I've been using Johnson and Johnson First Aid Skin Crack ointment. It's kinda greasy at first, but it does help. I'm open to suggestions...

Dessert
Make up a dessert, tell us its ingredients, and give it a name.

Shit Balls

2 boxes (12 oz ea.) vanilla wafers, crushed
2 cups chopped pecans or walnuts
½ cup unsweetened cocoa
2 cups confectioner’s sugar
1 cup dark rum
2 cups light or dark corn syrup
1 bag chocolate chips

Stir vanilla wafer crumbs, nuts, confectioner’s sugar, cocoa, and chocolate chips . Starting with half the rum and half the corn syrup, Gradually stir in liquids, adding a little at a time.

Stir together and check the consistency. When you can roll the mixture into a 1 inch ball, don't add any more rum or syrup. You may not have to use all the liquids, and you don't want the balls to be too sticky.

Shape into 1 inch balls.
Makes approximately 9 dozen.

Friday Feast 179

Appetizer
Name one thing that is unique about you.
I sometimes see my honesty as a flaw.

Soup
Fill in the blank: My favorite __pie__ is __cherry__ but I like __apple__ too.


Salad
What type of wood do you have for your home’s furnishings?
well, I have to say it's a light color. Probably some type of veneer.

Main Course
Who do you talk to most often on the phone?
M. I don't really care for talking on the phone after a day at work. It's part of what I do all day.

Dessert
What level of responsibility do you have in your job?
Less than an administrator, more than a data entry person.

Friday Feast 178

Appetizer
What is your favorite kind of cereal?
Well, it used to be Honeycombs but since they changed the taste I'll eat Apple Jacks. I like Kix too.

Soup
When was the last time you purchased something for your home, what was it, and in which room did it go?
I purchased a cover for my ironing board and it's in the dining room.

Salad
What is the funniest commercial you’ve ever seen?
It's a car commercial. One guy says "Blinds close" and disrobes, the girl says "Door open" and smashes into the glass door and gets to wear her coffee. I love that part. :-D

Main Course
Make up a name for a company by using a spice and an animal (example: Cinnamon Monkey).
Star Anise Chicken

Dessert
Fill in the blank: I haven’t __relaxed__ since __Wednesday__.

Friday Feast 177

Appetizer
How many times per day do you usually laugh?
It depends on what kind of day I am having. I usually try to laugh at least once a day.



Soup
What do your sunglasses look like?
I don't wear any.


Salad
You win a free trip to anywhere on your continent, but you have to travel by train. Where do you go?
I'd like to go to New Orleans, cuz Hawaii is an island and trains would have a hard time underwater.


Main Course
Name one thing you consider a great quality about living in your town/city.
Um... we live near a natural wonder of the world.


Dessert
If the sky could be another color, what color do you think would look best?
Lavender or Lilac

Friday Feast 176

Appetizer
What is your favorite beverage?
I like to drink lots of things, like Dr Pepper, hot green tea, Lipton Diet Green Tea with citrus, water, coffee, and triple venti extra caramel Caramel Macchiatto from Starbucks

Soup
Name 3 things that are on your computer desk at home or work.
Nail polish, an empty Tim Horton's cup and candy wrappers

Salad
On a scale of 1-10 (with 10 being highest), how honest do you think you are?
9. I really do hate to lie.

Main Course
If you could change the name of one city in the world, what would you rename it and why?
I'd change Paris to Lumière because of Paris Hilton. Why have the name of such a beautiful city soiled by that brat?

Dessert
What stresses you out? What calms you down?
LOL A lot of things stress me out. Change stresses me out. Stupid people stress me out.

The two most common elements in the universe are hydrogen and stupidity. But not in that order. --Brian Pickrell

There is more stupidity than hydrogen in the universe, and it has a longer shelf life. --Frank Zappa

Everything is idiot-proof. Until you give it to an idiot. --Unknown

How do I calm down? I make something (either by cooking or crafting something)

Friday Feast 175

Appetizer
What is your middle name? Would you change any of your names if you could? If so, what would you like to be called?
I'm not telling you my middle name. Let's just say it rhymes with my proper first name. I'd like to change my name to Cheyenne Autumn, which is what my mother wanted to name me. Instead, I got my father's ex-girlfriend's name.

Soup
If you were a fashion designer, which fabrics, colors, and styles would you probably use the most?
Most things would probably be black. Lots of leather, vinyl, some lace (undies), some silk and very sexy. Peekaboo spots that would just give a hint at the luscious goodies waiting to come out to play.

Salad
What is your least favorite chore, and why?
I hate organizing things in my house. I'm not very good at it which is why my things are scattered all over the house.

Main Course
What is something that really frightens you, and can you trace it back to an event in your life?
I'm terrified of my daughter being molested. I can trace it back to an event in my own life, and the very thought of failing to protect my daughter infuriates me. Did I mention my friends used to call me Mama Bear?

Dessert
Where are you sitting right now? Name 3 things you can see at this moment.
I am in my bedroom and I can see my TV (which needs to be dusted), my laundry that needs to be put away and my bed which I'm about to go to sleep in.

Friday Feast 174

Appetizer
When was the last time you received a surprise in the mail, and what was it?
That would have been the year I got a birthday card from my paternal grandfather. That was the very first card that I can ever remember getting from him. My grandmother was a Jehovah's Witness and they never observed any holidays even though my grandfather wasn't a Witness.

Soup
If you could have a summer and/or winter home, where would you want it to be?
I'd love a winter home in Hawaii. My summer home can be right here at home.

Salad
Pick one: pineapple, orange, banana, apple, cherry.
Why can't I have them all in fruit salad? If I have to pick just one, I'd like a pineapple.

Main Course
Describe the nicest piece of clothing that you own.
My favorite suit jacket is a caramel brown with black panels and 2 small decorative gold buckles

Dessert
If you could forget one whole day from your life, which day would you choose to wipe from your memory?
I can only pick one day? I can think of several days I'd like wiped from memory. For now, I will pick the day that I learned that a former co-worker of mine was in custody of Homeland Security on charges of child porn.

Friday Feast 173

Appetizer
Name 2 things you would like to accomplish in 2008.

Get organized and eat healthier

Soup
With which cartoon character do you share personality traits?
Yosemite Sam, cuz I'm the rootinest tootinest gun-slingenest orneriest cowgirl this side of the Pecos.

Salad
What time of day (or night) were you born?
6:24 AM

Main Course
Tell us something special about your hometown.
Even though our sports teams haven't won any Big Events, our fans are always loyal, and energetic and still love the teams.

Dessert
If you could receive a letter from anyone in the world, who would you want to get one from?
Eddie Izzard. But only if he's covered in bees.

Friday Feast 171

Appetizer
What was the last game you purchased?

God of War

Soup

Name something in which you don’t believe.

This is a tough one. I believe in lots of things, I think I'll come back to this one.

Salad

If you could choose a celebrity to be your boss, who would you pick?

George Clooney. And not because I think he's good looking (which he really isnt), but because he buys his assistants really cool stuff.

Main Course

What was a lesson you had to learn the hard way?

The right way to evict a tenant.

Dessert

Describe your idea of the perfect relaxation room.
No kids.
No laundry.
Johnny Depp
Lots of candles
Some big comfy chairs and couches
Lots of pillows
A few blankets
Some nice relaxing music
A big plate of cheeses, crackers and fruits
Some wine
Tons of books to read (for when I'm not screwing Johnny's brains out)

Friday Feast 170

Appetizer
What is your favorite carnival/amusement park ride?
Roller Coasters!!!

Soup
How do you react in uncomfortable social situations?
I usually make it worse by saying something totally inappropriate because I don't always have a lot of tact.

Salad
On a scale of 1-10 with 10 being highest, how much do you enjoy discussing deep, philosophical topics?
I'd give it a 7. I don't mind a deep, philosophical discussion with a person that isn't just talking to hear himself speak.

Main Course
Did you get a flu shot this year? If not, do you plan to?
No flu shot for me. They are part of the government conspiracy to track citizens. :)

Dessert
Approximately how many hours per week do you spend watching television?
At least 3. I watch NCIS, House, and CSI (Vegas). I'm not usually home to watch them, so I tape them and watch them on weekends.

Friday Feast 169

Appetizer
What was your first “real” job?

"Real" is different for everyone. My very first job was a paper carrier. I had 3 routes. My first part time job was at a supermarket. My first full time job was the one from which I was fired.

Soup
Where would you go if you wanted to spark your creativity?
It depends on my mood. Sometimes I like to go outside, sometimes I look at magazines, other times I read blogs. My sources of inspiration are endless.

Salad
Complete this sentence: I am embarrassed when…
I mess up a really funny joke.

Main Course
What values did your parents instill in you?
Work smarter, not harder.

Dessert
Name 3 fads from your teenage years.
Big hair and banana clips
Pinned pantlegs and no socks
Black leggings, mini skirts, big baggy sweaters and turtlenecks (I really hate this one)

Friday Feast 168

Appetizer
Which snack do you like to get when you go to the movies?
I always get popcorn, and either Sour Patch Kids or Raisinettes

Soup
What year did you start using the internet?
1998.

Salad
What is your first name in Pig Latin? (Here’s how to speak it if you don’t already know!)
ikiKay

Main Course
Name something you are picky about.
Eating leftovers. I used to be able to do it, but I just can't bring myself to eat them anymore.

Dessert
Fill in the blanks: I _danced with the girls__ yesterday and I _ate lunch_ today.

Friday Feast 167

Appetizer
How much money do you plan to spend this upcoming holiday season?
Not too much as of right now. Both me and M have new jobs, so it might be tight for a bit.

Soup
What was the last television show you watched, and was it good?
A Simpsons Halloween re-run. The Simpsons are always good.

Salad
If you had to paint the walls of your living room tomorrow, what color would you choose?
Light blue, with a darker blue glaze applied with a rag roller. It would look like I was underwater.

Main Course
Name something clever or practical you have thought of that should be invented, but hasn’t yet.
I can't tell you. You might steal it.

Dessert
List 3 things you would like to receive as gifts this upcoming holiday season.
A Sims game for my laptop
A homemade gift from my son.
A homemade gift from my daughter.

Friday Feast 166

Appetizer
Name a great website you would recommend to others.
I thought that's what my link list was for?

Soup
On a scale of 1-10 (with 10 as highest), how often do you dream at night?
I think about a 4.

Salad
Did you have a pet as a child? If so, what kind and what was its name?
Yes, I had a dog. I think he was a mix, and his name was Blackie.

Main Course
If you had the chance to star in a commercial, what would you choose to advertise?
Vitameatavegamin

Dessert
What is your favorite kind of hard candy?
Butterscotch