45 questions and one added!
1. Do you like blue cheese?
Love it - especially on a salad, or melting over a grilled steak
2. Have you ever smoked?
I smoked heavily until I met my husband, when I was 26. He wouldn’t marry me unless I quit, so yeah, I quit. :>)
3. Do you own a gun?
No
4. What is your favorite flavor?
Chocolate or any of these: Hoisin sauce/Thai peanut sauce/Kung Pao sauce (I know that’s not ONE, but I can’t choose this morning)
5. Do you get nervous before doctor visits?
Yes, every time
6. What do you think of hot dogs?
I love them grilled, with mustard, relish, ketchup and celery seed sprinkled - in a toasted bun
7. Favorite Christmas movie?
White Christmas - can’t help it - love that singin’ and dancin’ (But I also love the George C. Scott version of A Christmas Carol)
8. What do you prefer to drink in the morning?
Summer: Iced Tea Winter: Hot tea
9. Do you do push-ups?
Push-ups? *scratches head*
10. What is your favourite piece of jewelry?
It changes - but I love a bracelet that was my 30th anniversary gift - a mid-century modern Danish bracelet made by silversmith N.E. From - of lovely silver leaves linked together - it moves beautifully and is classic, feminine yet modern. I also cherish a blister pearl ring in rose gold that was my great-great grandmother’s, on my father’s side.
11. Favorite hobby?
Dolls.
12. Do you have A.D.D.?
Not sure - haven’t been tested for it. I am a bit distracted and also compulsive.
13. What is the one thing you hate about yourself?
I have too much stuff and have a hard time letting go of it. I’d like to have less stuff and be less tied down to it. I’m approaching a time of life where I’ll need to be mobile and will need to have less. It will be my main focus, to weed belongings and trim the whole mess down. EDIT to add: I also hate that I just can't seem to lose any weight. *sigh*
14. Middle name?
Jeanne
15. Name three thoughts right now?
I’m enjoying my iced tea. I love the Tall Mohawk Fashionista Barbie that’s on my desk right now. I’m looking forward to going home later today - I’m a bit tired.
16. Name 3 drinks you drink regularly.
Ice tea, Coke, and water
17. Where's the question?
Hmm…
18. Current hate right now?
My sister’s back injury and my brother-in-law’s diagnosis of early onset dementia. Hasn’t my family had enough crises in the last seven years?
19. Favorite place to be?
In the living room with my sweetie
20. How do you ring in the New Year?
Usually with a nice dinner in, and early to bed
21. Where would you like to go?
Maine
22. Name three people who will complete this?
Does someone have to? The Meme thing confuses me.
23. Do you own slippers?
Not at this time.
24. What color shirt are you wearing?
Deep, dark, bright raspberry pink
25. Do you like sleeping on satin sheets?
Nope - I’m afraid I’ll shoot out of bed like a tomato out of a sandwich
26. Can you whistle?
I can only whistle in, which is a big disappointment. Hubby whistles beautifully and I’m so jealous!
27. Favorite color?
I’d say cornflower or blueberry blue
28. Would you be a pirate?
Nope. Too messy, dirty and stressful.
29. What songs do you sing in the shower?
Bohemian Rhapsody; an old camp song called "Barges"; the theme to WKRP in Cincinnati; Waltzing Matilda; "Joanne" by Mike Nesmith; "Till there was You" by the Beatles; "Outward Bound" by Tom Paxton;
30. Favorite girls name?
Samantha
31. Favorite boys name?
Piatt (it’s old…)
32. What is in your pocket right now?
Keys
33. Last person that made you laugh?
Hubby
34. Best toy as a child?
Francie doll
35. Worst injury?
Achilles Tendonitis, or my bad knee/back
36. Where would you love to live?
Vermont or Scotland
37. How many TVs do you have in your house?
One
38. Who is your loudest friend?
Probably a dear coworker who is lively and fun and boisterous
39. How many dogs do you have?
None, but I’d love to have two
40. Does someone trust you?
Yes, a number of people do
41. What's your favorite movie?
"Moonstruck" or "I know Where I'm Going"
42. What is your favorite sweet?
Muffins or cupcakes
43. What is your favorite sports team?
If I have to pick, I’d say the Red Sox, but only because they’re a local team. I have little interest in sports, other than figure skating
44. What song do you want played at your funeral?
“Mountain Spring” by Barrage
45. And since that was a morbid note to end on -- what is your favorite thing about *yourself*?
Creativity
And I’ll add one!
46. Who loves you?
My hubby and my sister, and a couple of my co-workers/friends