Straight Ahead: The Future!

http://mondaymahem.blogspot.com/2011/09/whats-best-way-to-get-rich.html

What's the best way to get rich? Hard work & living w/in yr means



Have you ever eaten anything that you once saw alive? Yes, SB & I went fishing in Mexico & had fish tacos on the beach




What creeps you out the most about clowns? The exaggerated makeup


Tell us your best or favorite garage sale or flea market find. Vintage lunch boxes! Or cheap Sweet Valley books. Or Seventeen magazines from the 1980s.


Who should get slapped on the wrist today? I have no idea



What do you need to accomplish this week? Successfully helped a client ...pretty proud of that actually



What's you best tip for online shopping? Sizes may vary


This was pretty random. Can you tell us something really random to end this week's meme with? Support a 4 day work week!

Stolen Sunday

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oday we ripped off a blogger named Rol Hirst at the blogSunset Over Slawit. We've ripped from him once before. He states that he doesn't remember where he stole it. But, it was probably stolen there as well. So, of course, that will be as far as we go. Tracing back our theft's thieves might take some time. Link back to us at Sunday Stealing!

Sunday Stealing: The Sunset Meme

Cheers to all of us thieves!

1. What is your favorite Mexican dish? Chilaquiles.....the best best ever of all time. Cures yr hangover too!

2. When you were a kid, did you get started on your homework right away after school, or did you procrastinate? When I was a loser and had no friends, I was all over the homework. The older I got, the less I cared about doing it on time.

3. What is your favorite store for home furnishings? Ikea

4. When you were young, did you like school lunches? I went to Catholic school, it was BYO. Except for the 2nd Tuesday of the month when I paid for shitty pizza.

5. Is religion a crutch? For some people

6. In your region, what is the “big” high school sport? I have no idea....basketball maybe

7. Do you consider yourself rich? Monetarily no but I'm rich in personality :D

8. Which of these would you have the best chance administering:

A) CPR
B) Heimlich Maneuver
C) Changing a flat tire

D None of the above. Don't choke, drown or get a flat around me because you'll be fucked!

9. Which dance would you prefer to learn & why:

A) Salsa
B) Hip Hop
C) Waltz
D) Swing

D I'm already doing it

10. What’s the worst news you’ve ever delivered to someone? I don't know honestly....I don't dwell on that shit

11. Name something you learned in college that had nothing to do with classes or academics. You can eat Chef Boy-R-Di right out of the can

12. New variation on an old question: If there’s a song in your head that just won’t get out, what is your favorite (or most repeated) line in that song? The chorus! "While my guitar gently weeps...."

Frigid Meme

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1) What are you avoiding? Work, life, bills

2) When was the last time you were at a bus station? Sometime in college I think

3) Describe your next-door neighbor (no names!). We have the Flanderses on one side, very religious and a yippy dog. The piece of shit on the other side that needs to be put into jail for animal neglect.

A Blank Mind

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Today we ripped off a bloggernamed Ace of Hadeon from the blog My Heroes Have Always Been Scientists. Since it is 100 questions we will do it it in three parts. He stated he jacked this from Padme 18. But, it was probably stolen there as well. So, of course, that will be as far as we go. Tracing back our theft's thieves might take some time. Link back to us atSunday Stealing!

Sunday Stealing: The Ace Meme, Part One

Cheers to all of us thieves!

1. ONE OF YOUR SCARS, HOW DID YOU GET IT? I have a small scar on my left wrist because my older brother threw a piece of metal siding at me while I was roller skating. He was aiming for my head.

2. WHAT IS ON THE WALLS IN YOUR ROOM? A pencil sketch of Big Ben that my brother got for me from London. He totally made up for scaring me! And awesome post cards.

3. DO YOU SNORE, GRIND YOUR TEETH, OR TALK IN YOUR SLEEP? All of the above.

4. WHAT TYPE OF MUSIC DO YOU LISTEN TO? Obscure Brit pop, progressive metal, jazz standards, anti-folk

5. WHAT TIME WERE YOU BORN? 6 am, first and last time I did anything willingly first thing in the morning.

6. WHAT DO YOU WANT MORE THAN ANYTHING RIGHT NOW? To be debt free

7. WHAT DO YOU MISS? My grammy

8. WHAT IS YOUR MOST PRIZED POSSESSION(S)? My iPhone, my kitty, my opal bracelet (thought the opal is missing)

9. HOW TALL ARE YOU? Nearly 5'1"

10. DO YOU GET CLAUSTROPHOBIC? YES!

11. DO YOU GET SCARED IN THE DARK? Occasionally

12. THE LAST PERSON TO MAKE YOU CRY? Myself

13. WHAT'S YOUR WORST FEAR? Being a lonely failure

14. WHAT KIND OF HAIR/EYE COLOR DO YOU LIKE ON PEOPLE YOU'RE ATTRACTED TO? Shaved heads, green eyes

15. WHERE CAN YOU SEE YOURSELF PROPOSING? SB proposed to me in the living room

16. COFFEE OR ENERGY DRINK? Neither

17. FAVORITE PIZZA TOPPING? Bacon, onion, jalapeno, olives

18. IF YOU COULD EAT ANYTHING RIGHT NOW, WHAT WOULD IT BE? Hot wings

19. FAVORITE COLOR OF ALL TIME? Green

20. HAVE YOU EVER EATEN A GOLDFISH? What?! No

21. WHAT WAS THE FIRST MEANINGFUL GIFT YOU'VE EVER RECEIVED? My grandmother's engagement diamond which my mother turned into a pendant on a necklace for my 21st birthday

22. DO YOU HAVE A CRUSH? Yes

23. ARE YOU DOUBLE JOINTED? No, that's pretty rare

24. FAVORITE CLOTHING BRAND? Gap

25. WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE FEMALE/MALE CELEBRITY? Hugh Jackman and Kate Winslet

26. DO YOU HAVE A PET RIGHT NOW? Squeaky

27. WHAT KIND IS IT? A grey tiger striped fluffy kitty

28. WOULD YOU FALL IN LOVE KNOWING THAT THE PERSON IS LEAVING? Death is a stark inevitability of life

30. SAY A NUMBER FROM ONE TO A HUNDRED? 33

31. BLONDES OR BRUNETTES? Neither, redheads

32. FAVORITE QUOTE? "Though under Earth and throneless now I be, Yet, while I lived, all Earth was under me" C.S. Lewis

33. FAVORITE PLACE? Mexico

Stop Thief!

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Sunday Stealing: The Stupid Evil Bastard Meme

Cheers to all of us thieves!

1. What time did you get up this morning? Up as in out of bed? 8:15

2. How do you like your steak? Mooing

3. What was the last film you saw at the cinema? Black Swan!!!!

4. What is your favorite TV show? WOW....tough one.....as of right now it would be The Simpsons

5. If you could live anywhere in the world where would it be? Scotland, Mexico or Seattle

6. What did you have for breakfast? A banana, fiber bar, 2 low fat cheese sticks & toasted Italian bread

7. What is your favorite cuisine? Nooooooo! Don't make me choose! I could go for Mexican right now.

8. What foods do you dislike? Seafood, including shell fish, mushrooms & eggplant

9. Favorite Place to Eat? Van's Vietnamese...among many many many others

10. Favorite dressing? Low fat Italian

11.What kind of vehicle do you drive? Honda Accord w/ a moon roof and 6 CD player

12. What are your favorite clothes? Tight jeans and ironic T-shirts

13. Where would you visit if you had the chance? Lake Como in Milan

14. Cup 1/2 empty or 1/2 full? Empty

15. Where would you want to retire? Mexico

16. Favorite time of day? Midnight

17. Where were you born? Schenectady, NY

18. What is your favorite sport to watch? Baseball

19. Who do you think will never call you again? Jen

20. Person you expect to call you next? Mummy

21. Who are you most curious about their responses to Stealing? I have no idea

22. Bird watcher? Hummingbirds but only occasionally

23. Are you a morning person or a night person? The night time is the right time

24. Do you have any pets? Squeaky the kitty

25. Any new and exciting news you’d like to share? I'm going to make some hummus later. I haven't made hummus in many years

26. What did you want to be when you were little? An actress

27. What is your best childhood memory? Going camping on Martha's Vineyard

28. Are you a cat or dog person? Meow

29. Are you married? Not yet

30. Always wear your seat belt? Yes

31. Been in a car accident? Unfortunately, yes

32. Any pet peeves? About an ass ton, I blame my OCD. The worst sin to commit in my presence is mispronunciation of words

33. Favorite Pizza Toppings? Onion, jalapeno, olive and bacon

34. Favorite Flower? Lily of the valley, lilacs

35. Favorite ice cream? My new favourite is Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup

36. Favorite fast food restaurant? Chipotle

37. How many times did you fail your driver’s test? I passed the first time!

38. Who did you get your last email from? As in a personal e-mail? That would be Katie

39. Which store would you choose to max out your credit card? The Gap or Target

40. Do anything spontaneous lately? I can't think of anything. I suppose I'm not spontaneous :-(

41. Like your job? Yes very much

42. Broccoli? Love it!

43. What was your favorite vacation? Weekend camping trip to Cooperstown

44. Last person you went out to dinner with? SB

45. What are you listening to right now? The Kids in the Hall but before that it was a moody acoustic song on Pandora radio.

46. What is your favorite color? Green, all shades

47. How many tattoos do you have? One for now, saving money on #2

48. How many times have you tagged someone to do a meme?A few times, not my scene

49. What time did you finish this meme? 12:59 pm

50. Coffee Drinker? Never touch the stuff, stunts yr growth.

Meme Thief

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A is for Age: 35

B is for Beer of choice: Cherry Lambic

C is for Career: Case Manager

D is for favourite Drink: Seltzer

E is for Essential item you use everyday: iPhone

F is for Favourite song at the moment: "Louder than Ever" by Cold War Kids

G is for favourite Game: Scattergories

H is for Home town: Schenectady

I is for Instruments you play: Flute......ages ago

J is for favourite Juice: Grapefruit

K is for Kids: I have none

L is for Last kiss: This morning

M is for marriage: 25 June 2011

N is for full Name: Susan Marie Bernardi (soon to be Johnson)

O is for Overnight hospital stays: 1984, dehydration from salmonella

P is for phobias: nuclear war

Q is for quote: "Though under Earth and throneless now I be, Yet, while I lived, all Earth was under me" C.S. Lewis

R is for biggest Regret: Staying in a dead end job for 6.5 years

S is for sports: Badminton

T is for Time you wake up: 6 am Mon- Fri, weekends vary

U is for colour of underwear: Sans underwear at the moment

V is for Vegetable you love: Soy beans

W is for Worst Habit: Picking my cuticles

X is for X-rays you've had: Hands, back, hips

Y is for Yummy food you make: hummus

Z is for zodiac sign: Libra

Rambling Rambles

It's Tuesday and it feels like Thursday. Meh, I don't feel like writing a proper blog. I'm tired and restless. And I'm sorry that this year I'm not working for Catholic Charities as I would have a 4 day weekend this week. Oh well, that's what happens when you switch working to a non-denominational non-profit.

I really liked reading "Julie & Julia" by Julie Powell. Though, I did find Julie a bit of a narcissistic and selfish. And it turns out, I was right. She wrote a f/u memoir book about cheating on her husband and being really unrepentant about it. Jerk!

I'm really ticked off that I'm all caught up on "Weeds" and it won't be returning until August.

Sexybeast has been in Hotlanta for 3 days and I'm forcing myself to stay awake to pick him up at the airport at 11:30. Soooooo sleepy......

I need to get out of my rut!

Say W-H-A-T?

I was quite excited this week as my company has decreed that we now have Veteran's Day off. Having a day off mid-week is like finding a $5 in your jeans (or dungarees) pocket.

I hadn't planned on doing much Tuesday night, writing is supposed to be my main priority. But whilst perusing last week's Metroland, (that's right I'm a week behind but work life has been completely fucking crazy!) I spied the 4th Annual Spelling Bee at both Bomber's Burrito Bar locations. And guess what, y'all?! I made it to the grand championship round that's happening this Monday. Unfortunately, I will not be able to make it to the final round and vie for 250 clams as I going up to the Adirondacks for a few days.

Interesting side note, audience participation is NOT welcome. Some drunk dude tried to help me and nearly got the boot from Bomber's. Those spelling bee moderators do not fuck around.

Scrappy Doo

Hey, everyone. The gorgeous and awesome Lily at http://tapdancinginthedark.blogspot.com has tagged me to take part in the Honest Scrap award list 10 things about you that people don't know. I was tagged by Amorous Rocker not too long ago at http://notyouraveragechick.blogspot.com but I love a challenge and Lily is the best, check her shit out.

1. I used to smoke alot of pot. I mean ALOT and my family still doesn't know.

2. If you wanna win me over, tell me I smell nice. I don't what it is, but that's just the nicest compliment ever.

3. I hate all seafood, except scallops. And you could tell me how wonderful lobster tastes, I don't give a fuck, I ain't eating it.

4. I once drove all night to Montreal from Schenectady, NY to have a drink at a bar.

5. I'm never going to have children and I'm really OK w/ that decision.

6. I had my left nipple pierced for 5 years.

7. And whilst we are on the conversation of tits, I had a breast reduction when I was 28.

8. I used to harbour a secret wish to become Axl Rose's groupie when I was in high school.

9. I always think people will hate me when they meet me.

10. I think I may have OCD, I have unusual repetative habits.

Kinder, Gentler

Here's an antidote from yesterday's hateful venom.

13 Things I Really Really Really Love:

1. Falling in love w/ Ramona Quimby, Age 8.

2. Listening to my British aunt reading me bedtime stories.

3. Hearing The Beatles' "She's Gotta a Ticket to Ride" in our yellow 1978 Blazer.

4. Running through the sprinklers.

5. My oldest brother & I  watching Saturday Night Live and Headbanger's Ball together.

6. My brother throwing Led Zeppelin into the mix of "all that metal shit".

7. Driving around in my friend's T-Bird talking about how great our lives would be at 21.

8. My brother passing down his Clash tapes to me when he realized they were my reason for living.

9. How much the quiet in the Adirondacks inspires me.

10. Being the strong one for a change.

11. Tori Amos and her piano live.

12. Being spellbound by Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind.

13. Waking up in my boyfriend's apartment w/ his arms around me. I thought "I'm home."

Writing

I have once again surprised myself. I have started a new short story. Bringing me up to a total of 3 stories! I have this fear that I'm not good enough. I'm get lazy and don't want to write. I'm afraid that my love of writing will abate, I will never want to be creative again. I have a good feeling about this and I am in love w/ my character. But then I get that nagging voice inside my head my head telling me I'm derivative, I'm a hack, I'm a one note. OK so what happen when I have a sufficient amount of short stories, what then?

And her Nautical Nuns.....

One day at the office, my work wife and I were stuck doing paperwork ALL day, no client appointments or home visits, nothing but bureaucratic bullshit for the entire day. I noticed Wifey had her ear buds in but no ipod shuffle. What gives?

Then one of the single greatest things happened, Wifey introduced me to Pandora Radio. Free streaming radio on-line. But what makes Pandora so unique is the user can plug in a song or an artist that they adore and Pandora not only plays said artist but it spins off music it thinks you would like as well.

There is a thumbs up/ thumbs down button that allows the user to rate the selection. If you give it a thumbs down, Pandora will stop playing the offensive piece of shit and states "We are sorry. We will never play this song again." There's even option to ban artists! And of course, if yr really digging something, you can bookmark the song &/or the artist. Which how I got entranced by Andrew Bird.

Wifey has aprox 7 stations going right now. I have 4, Stereolab, Vampire Weekend, Kimya Dawson and The Clash. A very eclectic range of musical styles and that's the charm of me.

And what you, my loyal readers, don't know is I'm listening to Pandora right now! Pretty sneaky, sis.

Cha-Cha-Changes, Time to Change the Oil!

I've spruced up the place! I got a burst of energy and creativity. Hope you all enjoy

Shalom Suckers!

And I mean that sentiment in the nicest possible way : ) SexyBeast and I are off to Acapulco, MX for a week. So no new posts until I come back refreshed, hungover and most likely sunburned.

Be good, be well, everyone!

Freeze Tag

I've been tagged by the intelligent and sexy Amorous Rocker at http://amorousrocker.blogspot.com to take part in the honest scrap award. Here are 10 truths about me that have not been mentioned on my blog yet.

1. I was a Girl Scout up until the age of 16 and I freakin' loved it. It was fun, I helped people and I went camping. What's not to love?

2. Escape (The Pina Colada Song) by Rupert Holmes is one of the greatest songs ever written. I heard it at the clinic today while waiting for a client and I totally wanted to start singing at the top of my lungs.

3. I make up little songs about random things throughout the day. For example, I made up a little tune about salami when I was 5. I still sing it when I make a salami sandwich.

4. I re-read the Harry Potter series twice a year. I'm 33 and not ashamed that I read "children's" literature.

5. I've never been to the drive-in.

6. I hate raisins, they are an abomination. However, I love raisin toast. Go figure.

7. I have permanent scars on my legs from numerous shaving accidents. I used really crappy razors for years and years before I finally upgraded.

8. I am ultra competitive with any game. I like winning. I want to win. What's wrong w/ that?

9. I wish that the grade school/middle school I went to would implode like the evil house of Usher.

10. SexyBeast will be the last man I will sleep w/.

I'm supposed to tag 7 others. Matt, Lydia, Smirking Cat, Leslie, Metal Chick 666, Piper-ski, and Rachele. I won't be hurt if you don't want to participate.

Full Me Belly

As Top Chef has been taking a holiday break, I've decided to blab about my foodings over the past few weeks.

My sister-in-law and my nieces are Jewish and as such we had Chewbaca dinner. Brisket that was so moist and delish that no knives were required, potato latkes, deep fried potato pancakes. Deep fried anything is fabulous in my book, plus, my brother added sweet potato to the mix. And noodle kugal. BLECH! It's egg noodles w/ sour cream and cinnamon. One of these things is not the like the other. SexyBeast had a "no thank you" helping. Our consensus is noodles should never be sweet.

Christmas Eve is always a big deal at my brother's house. We always get drunk before dinner on his killer champagne punch. It's sweet and crisp. And it knocks you on yr ass before you know it. Usually my brother has a theme or goes w/ an ethnic idea. But this year was free style. I made my fave, 50 kinds of awesome warm chicken and artichoke dip. *drool drool* The main course included turduckhen, turkey rolled into duck into chicken. It was moist and delish. And asparagus spears slathered with cream cheese rolled into either prosciutto or bacon. I went with bacon, the candy of all meats. And my personal fave, this au gratin/scalloped potato dealie. Oh potato, how do I love thee? Let me count the ways. And to my joy Funfetti and red velvet cake cupcakes for dessert. So vastly different from each other but oh so delectable.

Christmas Day started off with a bang. Gigantic breakfast at SexyBeast's mom's house. She made spinach and sausage breakfast casserole. And knowing my hatred of mushrooms, she placed them on half the casserole. Bacon, of course, fresh fruit (in which I inhaled a ton of blackberries) and home made babka, a sweet doughy Polish bread.

Then we waddled over to SexyBeast's uncle's home. SexyBeast tanked up on King Crab legs before linner and he could barely scarf down his ham. And fortunately for me, they were also serving prime rib asI despise ham. And about 1000 other dishes and I barely remember. I think I had 5 different kinds of potatoes. And pie and cookies.

Then quite bloated we went to my parents' place. We sat out of dinner but I forced down a almond paste pine nut cookie and molten chocolate pudding.

And just when I thought I would never eat like a pig again. We had Christmas Part II: This Time it's Personal. My other bro came up from Boston w/ his family and we headed on up to the family cabin in the Adirondacks. More potatoes. And my mom went all out w/ a timpano, literally translated from Italian it's a "drum"of dough full of ziti, ground beef, TONS of mozzarella and Parmesan cheese and BLECHY hard boiled eggs. I ate around the eggs. And my awesome brother Pablo grilled German sausages he bought from Karl's, one of the few real butchers left in the Boston area. I love me some Knockwurst! And served with potatoes and bacon : )

Needless to say I've been getting up at 6 am for the past week to run/walk.

Q & A

Hey, everyone! I am exhausted from the holiday crunch but this has been good (FREE) therapy for me. Today's meme is brought to by www.bzoink.com. Enjoy!

Are you ready? I was born ready.

First thing you wash in the shower? You know *wink wink*

What color is your favorite hoodie? Black. It's SexyBeast's old Mastadon hoodie.

Would you kiss the last person you kissed again? Yes, it was my daddy.

Do you plan outfits? heehee I'm a bit psycho about it actually. I plan them out a week in advance.

How are you feeling RIGHT now? Tired and silly.

What's the closest red thing to you? My lamp, I feel like I'm in the Red Light District.

Do you say Aim or A-I-M? Why would I spell that out?

Tell me about the last dream you remember having? I remember all my dreams. It was about feeling hopeless at my job. It was more of a nightmare really.

Did you meet anybody new today? Yup.

What are you craving right now? Chocolate covered pretzels.

Do you floss? Everyday.

What comes to mind when i say cabbage? Cole slaw (eeeeewwwww)

When was the last time you talked on aim? I don't know what that is.

Are you emotional?(Not emo) Overly emotional would be more accurate.

Would you dance to the taco song? What the hell is the taco song?

Have you ever counted to 1,000? I've tried but I get tongue tied.

Do you bite your ice cream or just lick it? It's a bit/lick combo. That sounds sexual ; )

Do you like your hair? Usually. Unfortunately, my flat iron is at SexyBeast's apartment.

Do you like yourself? I LOVE myself.

Have you ever met a celebrity? Yes, the last one was author Gregory Maguire. Check out his latest A Lion among Men.

Do you like cottage cheese? I eat it everyday. When I was 5, I lived on cottage cheese, hard salami and bananas.

What are you listening to right now? The TV. But Kate Bush "The Dreaming" was the last bit of music I was listening to.

How many countries have you visited? 4. Canada, Mexico, England and Scotland.

Are your parents strict? Yes.

Would you go skydiving? Not even if you paid me.

Would you go out to eat with George W. Bush? Ugh! Never!

Would you throw potatoes at him? I wouldn't stoop that low.

Is there anything sparkly in the room your in? I don't think so.

Have you ever voted for an American Idol? Never ever.

Have you ever been in a castle? Yes, when I was in England and Scotland.

Do you rent movies often? If I could, I would marry the man that invented Netflix.

Who sits behind you in your math class? N/A

Have you made a prank phone call? When I was 11, it was THE thing to do.

Do you own a gun? Nope.

Can you count backwards from 74? Yes.

Who are you going to be with tonight? I'm staying home 'cause I'm old and tired.

Brown or white eggs? Brown. And you wanna know why? Brown are farm eggs and farm eggs are fresh eggs.

Do you own something from hot topic? Yes, I have the cutest T-shirt "Muffins are just ugly cupcakes"

Ever been on a train? Yes, the Ethan Allen Express.

Ever been in love? Yes. I am deeply in love with SexyBeast.

Do you have a cell phone? A brand new neato one.

Are you too forgiving? No, I'm a vindictive bitch.

Do you use Chop Sticks? Always, house rule.

What is your best friend doing tomorrow? Spending time w/ her mother-in-law.

Do you use ChapStick? I prefer Burt's Bees Medicated Lip Balm.

Ever have cream puffs? Only since I was born. Mom is a professional baker.

Have you seen the Butterfly Effect? No. I refuse to watch any movie w/ Ashton Kutcher in it.

What was the last question you asked? Where's the gift tags?

What was the first CD you ever bought? I think it was Queensryche, don't remember which one.

Boys or Girls? I can't be hemmed in by labels.

What is your bus # for school? I drive a car. To work.

Can't Stop. Won't Stop

Happy meme day everyone! Today's selection of questions is brought to by www.bzoink.com. Please feel free to comment.


If you could choose only one thing from Walmart, what would it be? I would rather be shot in the head than go to Walmart. They discriminate against minorities and women and gays. Mall-Wart sucks!

Do you love the person you last held hands with? That would be my mother and yes.

How about the last person you kissed? I think that was my father and again yes.

How do you feel about reality television? I love to hate it, as evidenced by my Top Model recap. I also heart Top Chef, Project Runway and *gasp* Charm School w/ the Rock o' Love girls. It is such a guilty pleasure.

What is your favorite juice? Either cherry or really sour lemonade.

If you were to have a child, what would the last name be? Seeing as I am not married at the moment, said fetus would have my current last name.

What is your lowest moment in life so far? Sheesh, so many low points. Hmmmm...... when I had a car accident last year the week before Christmas. That was a major ball of suckage.

Have you ever had a near death experience? Nope.

Are you currently working? And if so do you like your job? I am gainfully employed and I adore my job working in the HIV community. It took me many years to find something that I love to do.

Do you love one parent better than the other? What? No!

Are you religious? I am spiritual but not religious. Such is the result of going to Catholic school for 10 years.

Did you vote on 11/4/2008? Fuck yeah! Obama all the way.

Who makes your favorite article of clothing? I don't have a fave designer. I can't afford designer clothes. I usually shop at Target or Maurice's.

Going skiing or snowboarding this year? Hell no. I hate all winter sports.

How about sledding or ice skating? Except for sledding

How many significant others have you had? 2

Are you in a relationship now? If so are you happy? YES & YES!

What are your thoughts on drugs? As long as what yr doing doesn't harm other people

What's the craziest drunken night you've had? heh heh, sang along loudly and out of tune to "Blister in the Sun" by a cover band, went out to Denny's w/ the bartenders and flashed my boobs to a chick.

Are you now, or have you ever been addicted to anything? Nope.

Do you ever watch talk shows? I watch cool bands I like on youtube that appear on Letterman.

Do you like the snow? No, it's like I'm being slowly suffocated.

Favorite holiday? Wow, tough. A tie between Halloween and Christmas.

Any bands you used to like and are now embarrassing to you? I loved hair metal when I was 13 and 14. My fave was Skid Row.

Would you rather text someone or call them? Texting is easier.

Ever been to any concerts? Who? Too many to list. I am a big fan of the live experience.

Have you ever met anyone that's famous? Yes, the last famous person I met was Gregory Maguire. He wrote Wicked, Son of a Witch, A Lion among Men, etc.

What's the last movie you rented? Degrassi High, though technically not a movie.

How about the last movie you saw in the theater? It's been awhile. I saw Burn after Reading the first weekend in October.

Do you have a/any hero(s)? I admire many people.

Have you ever walked out on a job or just not showed up? No, never. I have a very strong work ethic.

Are you going on vacation any time soon? Yes, Sexy Beast and I are going to Portsmouth,NH for a weekend of romance.

When you were little what did you want to be when you "grow up"? A writer. That ambition has not changed.

Ever broken a bone? I just tripped going up the stairs and I think I broke my big toe.

Have you ever taken part in a three some? No but I would never rule anything out.

Do you have any children? NO! I plan on staying kid free.

What are your thoughts on abortion? I am pro-choice 100%.

How about gay people? Whatever you do in yr bedroom is yr business.

Camel's or Marlbro's? Neither, smoking is disgusting.

Have you told your parents all of your secrets from when you were a teen? No. Some things are better left unsaid.

Do you shower every day? Yes, that's how I wake up in the a.m.

Have any piercings? I had my navel pierced for 7 months when I was 20. At 21 I had my left nipple pierced for 5 years. Now the only pierced thing I have is my ears.

Tattoos? No, I'm afraid of needles. Though I have been contemplating about getting ivy wrapped around my big toe.

If you just came into a large amount of money, what would you do first? Pay off my credit debt.

Are you using a wireless keyboard and mouse? Nope.

Have you ever been in a car accident? Plenty. I was in 4 car accidents w/in 18 months. Last one was last year as I previously mentioned.

Do you drink and drive? Never.

Has anyone ever sang to you in a romantic way? Sexy Beast sings to me when we've been drinking.

What is the most romantic thing someone has done for you? It's the little things. I'm not into big gestures. Sexy Beast bought me chocolate yesterday while he was Columbia Pres. Hospital.

Mtv or VH1? VH1, cause I'm old.

Doing anything exciting this weekend? Party at Michelle's! woo hoo!

Ever had your heart broken? Yes.

Ever liked someone and didn't go for it because of what your friends said? Nope. I pay little attention to outside influences.

You're getting married. Who's your maid of honor and best man? Cris and Dan.

What's your favorite alcoholic beverage? Right now it's a toss up between Woodchuck cider and vanilla vodka and Coke.

Can you shotgun a whole beer? No, I'm not that talented.

What's your favorite drinking game? Beirut. The ultimate drinking game.

Ever danced to no music? Yes, it's fun.

Have a favorite song right now? Today my fave is "Cath" by Death Cab for Cutie.

Would you rather be able to fly or walk on water? Fly, I enjoy swimming too much.

Would you rather get highlights or dye your whole head? Currently I dye my hair and I have highlights. I think I look super cute.

How long has your best friend been your bestie? 12 years.

Are you friends with any of your siblings? Yes, always.

Are you a very emotional person? I wear my emotions very outwardly.

Have you ever lost a loved one? My grammie and my aunt.

What's the best club you've ever been to? I could care less about shit like that.

Can you do the splits? No but I am very bendy. Sexy Beast is very happy.

Would you ever go on a reality tv show? No.

What kind of shampoo are you using? At my parents' house I use honey shampoo from The Body Shop and at Sexy Beast I keep Pantene Pro Vitamin.

Do you wear glasses or contacts? I wore contacts for 12 years and I switched over to glasses for the past 2 because of economic reasons.

Thanks for the Meme-ories!

I'm feeling corny today from a strange weekend. Long story short, I'm going to have my gall bladder removed. But more on that later.... the meme for today is from www.bzoink.com and is entitled "45 of the most random things you will probably never need to know about someone." Pretty fitting.


whats your name spelt backwards? Eus, sounds Greek. awesome.
What did you do last night? I went to the emergency department at my local hospital for 3 hours. And I missed Family Guy : (
The last thing you downloaded onto your computer? Photos of myself. I'm such a fucking egomanic.
Have you ever licked a 9 volt battery? No!
Last time you swam in a pool? 2005 at the gym.
What are you wearing? A bathing suit, they frown upon skinny dipping at gym.
How many cars have you owned? Two, thank God they're made to last.
Type of music you dislike most? Disposable pop or honky tonk.
Are you registered to vote? Damn skippy!
Do you have cable? Yes, I could never live without it.
What kind of computer do you use? Dude, it's a Dell.
Ever made a prank phone call? When I was 11, that was THE thing to do.
You like anyone right now? I'm in love with my boyfriend.
Would you go bungee jumping or sky diving?Not even if you paid me.
Furthest place you ever traveled? Edinburgh, Scotland.
What's your favorite comic strip? Dilbert, he's where it's at.
Do u know all the words to the national anthem? All 3 verses? No way Jose.
Shower, morning or night? Always in the morning.
Best movie you've seen in the past month? Snatch. Wow.
Favorite pizza toppings? Bacon and onion.
Chips or popcorn? Depends on the flavour and variety of the chip. Hmmm I'm making it too hard. I'll say popcorn.
What cell phone provider do you have? Tracfone. It's cheap.
Have you ever smoked peanut shells? No. I bet Albany Jane has : )
Have you ever been in a beauty pageant? heheh no. Though I think it would be fun to wear a tiara for a few hours.
Orange Juice or apple? Neither. ICK!
Who were the last people you sat at lunch with? I eat alone.
favorite chocolate bar? Almond Joy, Hersey Kisses' with Almonds and Peanut Butter Cups.
Who is your longest friend and how long? Cris for the past 12 years.
Last time you ate a homegrown tomato? This past summer in a kickass salad I made with fresh spinach, avocado and bacon bits.
Have you ever won a trophy? Cheerleading trophy in 8th grade. First and last time I was a cheerleader.
Favorite arcade game? Original Mario Brothers.
Ever ordered from an infomercial? I got hoodwinked by the Perfect Pancake.
Have you ever had to wear a uniform to school/work? First through 8th grade at St. Paul's.
Last thing you bought at Walgreens? I've never purchased anything from a Walgreen's.
Ever thrown up in public? Nope : ) I rule.
Would you prefer being a millionaire or finding true love? Romantic that I am, I'll pick true love.
Do you believe in love at first sight? No.
SPONGEBOB OR JIMMY NEUTRON? Spongebob Square Pants.
Did you have long hair as a young kid? Half way down my back. word.
What message is on your voicemail machine? "Leave a message, I'll call you back."
Where would you like to go right now? A hammock on the beach.
Sprite or 7-UP? Neither, gross.
Whats the name of your pet? Squeaky
What kind of back pack do you have, and what's in it? I don't use one. I'm alls grows up.
What do you think about most? Fixing up a house with SexyBeast.

Easy as X,Y,Z

Today's meme is the called the ABC of Me, brought to you by www.bzoink.com Judge away people.

Are you available?Nope : ) I have a fella.
What is your age?33 as of last Tues.
What annoys you? Stupidity and bad spelling.


Do you live in a big house?Big is a relative term.
When is your birthday?Oct. 21st 1975
Who is your best friend?Cris W.

What's your favorite candy? OH MY GOD. Don't make me choose! Almond Joy. for now
Who's your crush?SexyBeast, my boyfriend.
When was the last time you cried? In my car listening to a perfect song that reminded me of SexyBeast.


Do you daydream? All the time, in Smell-o-vision even.
What's your favorite kind of dog? A cartoon one.
What day of the week is it? Tuesday.

How do you like your eggs? Scrambled and bone dry.
Have you ever been in the emergency room? Yes, I'm dead clumsy.
What's the easiest thing ever to do? Breathe. It's automatic.


Have you ever flown in a plane? Yes. It's the only way to travel.
Do you use fly swatters? No. I prefer the rolled up magazine approach.
Have you ever used a foghorn?No but it sounds like I could annoy a lot of people that way : )


Do you chew gum? Yes.
Are you a giver or a taker? I'm in the middle.
Do you like gummy candies? Eh. Depends. I like Swedish Fish. Does that count? 'Cause if it doesn't, then the answer is no.

How are you? Good. How are you?
What color is your hair? Red w/ blonde tips. See profile picture.


What's your favorite ice cream? Right now it would have to be Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup.
Have you ever ice skated? No I mostly fell.
Do you play an instrument?When I was in middle school I played the flute.


What's your favorite jelly bean brand? Jelly Belly. Gimme some Dr. Pepper beans!
Do you wear jewelry? Very rarely.

Who do you want to kill? Nobody. That's sick.
Do you want kids?NOOOOO! the family tree ends here.
Where did you go for kindergarten? St. Paul's in Schenectady, NY


Are you laid back? No. I'm wound up tight.
Do you lie? Only when forced.


Whats your favorite movie? 3 way tie of Breakfast at Tiffany's, Pulp Fiction and Willy Wonka.
Do you still watch Disney movies? Yes. I have nieces and nephews under the age of 16.
Do you like mangos? I adore mangos.


Do you have a nickname? Plenty. My fave is Zuzan.
What is your real name? Sue.
Whats your favorite number?3, it's the magic number
Do you prefer night over day?Oh yes. Good things happen in the dark.


What's your one wish? To become a published writer.
Are you an only child? No I have 2 older brothers.

What one fear are you most paranoid about? My irrational fear of wasps and other stinging insects. I get a bit hysterical.
What are your pet peeves? Stupidity, ignorance for the sake of being ignorant, imprecise speech.
What's a personality trait you look for in people? Sincerity.

What's your favorite quote? "'tis the wind and nothing more..." Poe
Are you quick to judge people? It's not judging, it's instincts.


Do you think you're always right? Yes. Are you saying I'm wrong?
Are you one to cry? Always.

Do you prefer sun or rain? Sun, makes my freckles pop out.
Do you like snow? Snow = Death.
What's your favorite season? Summer.


What time is it? 6:09 pm
What time did you wake up? 6:55 am
When was the last time you slept in a tent? The end of July for Sousefest. WOOHOO! it was fun.

Are you wearing underwear? No, I forgot to put any on today.
Underwear or boxers? Well since I'm a chick, I'm gonna assume you want my preference on what a man wears. SexyBeast looks good in the boxer/brief combo

What's the worst veggie? Eggplant. It's an abomination.
Where do you want to go on vacation? Milan. Ciao bella.


What's your worst habit? Picking and chewing at my cuticles. I'm so ashamed.
Where do you live? Schenectady, NY. I can freely admit that.
What's your worst fear? Having not lived the life I truly wanted.

Have you ever had an x-ray? Yes. My first was when I was 8. They scanned my hands to see if I was going to grow to a normal stature.
Have you seen the x-games? No, too cool for me.
Do you own a xylophone? Huh?

Do you like the color yellow? Yes, very much.
What's one thing you yearn for? A 3 book publishing deal.



Whats your zodiac sign? Libra.
Do you believe in the zodiac? Does the zodiac believe in me?
Favorite zoo animal? Birds of prey. I heart falcons.