Saw this on Meredith's blog. Who, by the way, is not just a bloggy friend but a real-life friend. And a real-life friend in Colorado. So I'm excited to see her again soon!
I was going to find the post I wrote when we met for the first time (she and Holly drove up for lunch one autumn day a couple of years ago), but I can't find it quickly enough. We've spent quite a bit of time together since then--there's a group of bloggers in Denver/Colorado Springs/Boulder who gets together from time to time. Seems like we'll have to plan something for later in July. Ya'll wanna come for another backyard picnic?
So I'm going to copy Meredith. Because I am so tired of writing and thinking about packing (not to mention the actual...PACKING, ugh!) that you must be as sick of it as I am. And, if you're not, you must be new around here or haven't been in a while. Cause it's definitely getting OLD.
I'm so ready to get to the UNpacking part. Cause that's a lot more fun.
So, here you go. Wanna play along?
What color are your socks right now? I only wear socks when I run. Other than that, never.
What are you listening to right now? Doves in the backyard. Clicking keyboard. Air conditioner hum. Silence.
What was the last thing you ate? Carrot cake and strawberries. Last night. Drinking coffee now. (Did this this morning, then set to publish for later. I'm sure I will have eaten something during the day! I hope I will have eaten something during the day!)
Can you drive a stick? Of course. But I don't. Unless I'm borrowing my dad's Corvette. But that's been a while.
Last person you spoke to on the phone? My kids.
How old are you today? 38
What is your favorite sport to watch on TV? Don't have a TV. But if I did, the Olympics.
What is your favorite drink? Coffee in the morning. Water for the rest of the day.
Have you ever dyed your hair? Once. And it was a wash out kind of a thing, probably 15 years ago. I don't color my hair at all. Though this year has resulted in some gray hair. And if they get out of control, I'll be changing that.
Favorite food? Depends on the meal and the mood.
What is the last movie you watched? Mama Mia! Loved it.
Favorite day of the year? Christmas
How do you vent anger? Quiet, followed by yelling, some scribbling. And tears.
What was your favorite toy as a child? Weird. Just talked about this last night with a table of people at church. Speak and Spell was my answer. Then probably Barbies and Smurfs. But I really loved playing outside.
Favorite Season? Autumn. And I prefer to call it autumn than fall. Somehow it just sounds better. And I love the "mn" at the end of autumn. Yes, I am weird.
Cherries or Blueberries? Both.
Living situation? In transition. But the net, is that I'm going home.
When was the last time you cried? Yesterday.
What is on the floor of your closet right now? Not much, mostly packed. Running shoes and running duds. My Uggs. A small pile of dirty clothes to be washed.
What are you most afraid of? Failure. Snakes. Missing out on something God has for me because of fear.
Plain, cheese, or spicy hamburgers? Banzai burger at Red Robin.
Favorite dog breed? Beagle. Miss my Daisy girl.
Favorite day of the week? Sunday.
How many states have you lived in? California. Colorado. Alabama. Harrogate, North Yorkshire, England. Colorado. Washington. Paris, France. Colorado. California. Colorado. Arizona. And back to Colorado on Tuesday. So five states, three countries.
Diamonds or pearls? Both. Duh.
What is your favorite flower? Peonies. Hydrangeas. Pansies. Daisies.
Did you get an H1N1 vaccine? I don't do shots. Yuck.
Hang in there:) Crying is perfectly acceptable. Praying for you all!
Posted by: rhonda | June 28, 2010 at 07:47 AM
What color are your socks right now? (none - not a big sock-wearer)
What are you listening to right now? (fans running)
What was the last thing you ate? (chocolate donut and coffee)
Can you drive a stick? (not sure - it's been 20 years....)
Last person you spoke to on the phone? (my neighbor)
How old are you today? (53 today - it's my birthday)
What is your favorite sport to watch on TV? (none - but I do like some sports live)
What is your favorite drink? (definitely coffee in the morning, and then iced tea)
Have you ever dyed your hair? (every 3 weeks!)
Favorite food? (pizza and chocolate chip cookies)
What is the last movie you watched? (Knight and Day)
Favorite day of the year? (Christmas)
How do you vent anger? (exactly the same as you - quiet, followed by yelling, some scribbling. And tears.)
What was your favorite toy as a child? (my dolls)
Favorite Season? (Summer, because I teach, and have always had summers off)
Cherries (cherries)
Living situation? (living in the home my husband and I bought when I was 21)
When was the last time you cried? (last night)
What is on the floor of your closet right (a lot! Files....Boxes...Sewing basket...)
What are you most afraid of? (failure...I hate doing the wrong thing)
Plain, cheese, or spicy hamburgers? (cheese)
Favorite dog breed? (golder retriever)
Favorite day of the week? (Sunday - it's often pajama day)
How many states have you lived in? (California and South Dakota)
Diamonds or pearls? (diamonds)
What is your favorite flower? (orchids, hydrangeas, gerbera daisies)
Did you get an H1N1 vaccine? (I did...)
Posted by: Pam Romo | June 28, 2010 at 09:00 AM
I did it! It's on my blog
Posted by: Kate | June 28, 2010 at 10:08 AM
What color are your socks right now? White. I love wearing socks. But generally I only like white cotton ones that don't wrinkle.
What are you listening to right now? Silence.
What was the last thing you ate? Yogurt and a toaster biscuit.
Can you drive a stick? Yep. Do so pretty much every day and that's all I've ever driven.
Last person you spoke to on the phone? My quasi dad.
How old are you today? 33
What is your favorite sport to watch on TV? Lakers!!!!!!!
What is your favorite drink? Iced tea or water is pretty much all I drink anymore.
Have you ever dyed your hair? Yes. Many times. Currently it's a dark brown. I like it better than my normal color (lightish medium brown)
Favorite food? Depends on the day.
What is the last movie you watched? Toy Story 3
Favorite day of the year? Christmas
How do you vent anger? Quiet. Yell in my head. Maybe tears.
What was your favorite toy as a child? My dolls
Favorite Season? Fall.
Cherries or Blueberries? Cherries
Living situation? Live in a house I bought.
When was the last time you cried? Don't remember
What is on the floor of your closet right now? Shoes
What are you most afraid of? Failure. Fear itself. And being alone.
Plain, cheese, or spicy hamburgers?cheese
Favorite dog breed? Lab
Favorite day of the week? Sunday.
How many states have you lived in? California. Colorado.
Diamonds or pearls? Both.
What is your favorite flower? Daisies.Roses.
Did you get an H1N1 vaccine? No.
Posted by: Rachel | June 28, 2010 at 12:05 PM
What color are your socks right now? Bearfoot
What are you listening to right now? History channel
What was the last thing you ate? Chocolate Bread from Breadsmith
Can you drive a stick? yes
Last person you spoke to on the phone? my sister...hurricane alex is hitting where they are on vacation!
How old are you today? 39
What is your favorite sport to watch on TV? the Olympics.
What is your favorite drink? Strong Coffee and red wine
Have you ever dyed your hair? Yes the gray on the edges...matches my rest of my head
Favorite food? brats and cheese curds I am on vacation in Wisconsin
What is the last movie you watched? Can't even remember...want to see Toy Story 3
Favorite day of the year? Anyday I am on a date with my husband
How do you vent anger? quiet then try and talk
What was your favorite toy as a child? Tonka van wtih a pop up trailor with a family
Favorite Season? Spring
Cherries or Blueberries? Both
Living situation? Own a home in Houston TX...but on vacation for month in Green Bay WI
When was the last time you cried? Can't remember...been holding it together for the kids...daddy has been gone a month in Ghana, Africa
What is on the floor of your closet right now? Hopefully nothing...since I am gone and the cleaning lady cleaned.
What are you most afraid of? Failing in raising my kids...to be healthy...I always pray my sin has a minimal effect on them.
Plain, cheese, or spicy hamburgers? Juicey
Favorite dog breed? Not a animal person
Favorite day of the week? Saturday...family and To DO LIST
How many states have you lived in? Wisconsin, Indiana, Virgina, Oregon, ST. Thomas USVI, Texas
Diamonds or pearls? Both.
What is your favorite flower? Gardinas Hydrangeas
Did you get an H1N1 vaccine? No
Posted by: Kimberly | June 28, 2010 at 12:39 PM
Nice break in the day to play along.
Posted by: MidwesternChica | June 28, 2010 at 01:13 PM
My eyes are all bloodshot from computer work today, so I will answer two questions.
PICNIC? YES!!
I don't know how to drive a stick shift...so, if someone's life depended on it, they would not make it.
Praying for you, friend! And ANXIOUS to see you again...as I said, I have a few thoughts and things floating in my mind for you!
Posted by: Holly @ Crownlaiddown | June 28, 2010 at 08:51 PM