Friday Feast

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Appetizer
Name a great website you would recommend to others.

I always answer these questions with the first answer that pops into my head and my first thought for this was if not this blog than the blog I share with my best friend: Coffee Talk

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

9, I dream almost all the time.

Salad
Did you have a pet as a child? If so, what kind and what was its name?

Yes, I had two cats named Tiger and Smokey, three budgie birds, and a hound dog named Sport, but not all at the same time.

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

Healthy foods, healthy living or diet stuff.

Dessert
What is your favorite kind of hard candy?

Hmmmm . . . . . anything toffee/coffee/chocolate flavored. I can't really pick one.

Friday Feast

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Appetizer

When was the last time you were surprised?

This morning when I read my email.

Soup

Fill in the blanks: My eyes are ________, but I wish they were __________.

My eyes are bad but I wish they were better so I didn't have to wear glassses.

Salad

If you were a Beanie Baby, what would you look like and what would your name be?

I have no idea.

Main Course

Name two things you consistently do that you consider to be healthy habits.

Try to eat real food instead of junk when I am hungry. Drink a lot of water at work.

Dessert

What brand of toothpaste are you using these days? Do you like it? Why or why not?

Crest, I like it as well as any toothpaste I guess.

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Appetizer
On a scale of 1-10 with 10 being highest, how much do you look forward to your birthday?

Well, birthdays mean I survived another year, I guess that is always something to be happy about. LOL

Soup
What is one word you don’t like the sound, spelling, or meaning of?

Uuuuummmmmmmmmmm . . . . UUUUUUUUUUUUUUUhhhhhhh . . . . i got nothin!

Salad
Do you wear sunglasses when you’re outside? If so, what does your current pair look like?

No, because I wear glasses.

Main Course
If you were to write a book, to whom would you dedicate it?

To my wonderful, husband who has made me a better, stronger, more confident me and to my daughter who has shown me what real love truly feels like.

Dessert
Name a beverage that you enjoy.

Coffee, coffee and more coffee!

Todays Feast

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Appetizer

How are you today?

Better than yesterday. I am glad it is Friday. Princess is going on a Terry Fox walk today and Prince Charming is going to go and meet her so that she can have a parent with her and her class.

Soup

Name 3 television shows you watch on a regular basis.

Bones, CSI, Ghost Whisperer

Salad

What’s the scariest weather situation you’ve experienced?

I survived a hurricane where it blew the roof of the building next door in through my wall.

Main Course

If you could wake up tomorrow morning in another country, where would you want to be?

I think Mexico. I have a friend who goes there and I like their lifestyle.

Dessert

What do you usually wear to sleep?

Ummm . . . . does a smile count?

Todays Feast

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Appetizer
On a scale of 1 to 10 with 10 being highest, how polite are you?

I am really polite. Sometimes too polite as it is hard for me to be tough.

Soup
What was the last thing that made you laugh out loud?

Watching "Without a Paddle" last night I laughed out loud.

Salad
Who is your favorite cartoon character?

I am not sure. I love Archie Andrews and Maxine

Main Course
Tell about the funniest teacher you ever had.

I had a teacher that would tell us stories at the drop of a hat. Kids in the class would make it their goal to get him sidetracked into stories about him and his brother Gerald as kids or about his last moose hunting trip. It was really funny most of the time.

Dessert
Complete this sentence: I strongly believe that ______________________.

I strongly believe that people who create viruses for computers are evil trolls who have no life.

Feasting with Me

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Appetizer
Describe a toy you remember from your childhood.

I remember when I was little and I was sick in the hospital someone (I think my dad) have me a big walking doll named Wendy. I loved her. I put makeup on her face, I dressed her up, I played with her all the time. She was truly treasured.

Soup
On a scale of 1 to 10 (with 10 being highest) how observant are you?

I think when it comes to people I am a 10. I am very observant over how they are feeling, and I am intuitive about what they are thinking a lot. Over things? I am less observant. Probably a 5.

Salad
Where would you rather be at this very moment?

Sleeping all nice and cozy in bed with Prince Charming.

Main Course
When was the last time you learned something new?

I learn new things all the time. Yesterday I learned a new recipe that my family enjoyed. I like to learn new things. It keeps life interesting.

Dessert
Fill in the blank: I have ____________ but I haven’t ____________.

I have a mop but I haven't washed the floor yet today.

Well that was sad

Princess was sitting beside me while I drank a cup of coffee and watched "The Mom Show" yesterday. There was a couple of commercials on that babies and she started to cry. She told me that she wished the baby hadn't died and she wanted a baby and it wasn't fair and she missed the baby etc. over and over again. It was heartbreaking. I had no answers for her other then, I love her, I understand and feel the same way too. It is so sad. She is such a sensitive soul and I feel like it is the worst thing that ever happened to her and I did it to her.

Feasting Time

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Appetizer

On a scale of 1 to 10 (with 10 being highest) how much do enjoy watching sports on television?

About a 3, I can watch them and enjoy myself but I wouldn't choose to watch a sport.

Soup

If you could completely memorize any one work of fiction, which one would you pick?

Mmmmm . . . that is tough. Something like Anne of Green Gables or Heidi that I enjoyed as a child that I could recite from memory to Princess would be nice.

Salad

What is your favorite breakfast food?

Eggs. I like to make all different kinds of scrambled eggs with them.

Main Course

Name something fun you can do for less than $10.00.

Hmmm . . . go by yourself to a movie, have a picnic in the park, rent a movie and have a movies night at home with your friends.

Dessert

How long does it usually take you to fall asleep?

Some nights it takes me a long time, I try to read when I go to bed until I know that when I turn off the light, I will go right to sleep.

Feast Fun

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Appetizer

What is your favorite fruit?

Hmmm that's a tough one, I love all sorts of fruit, maybe kiwi or strawberries.

Soup

Who is someone you consider as a great role model?

Grandma Great. I really admire the person that she is.

Salad

If you were to spend one night anywhere within an hour of your home, where would you choose?

In a fancy schmancy hotel with Prince Charming.

Main Course

Name something you do too often.

Oh there are lots of those things; drink coffee, eat, check my email, call Notsosnowwhite.

Dessert

Fill in the blank: I really like ___________ because ____________.

I really like Notsosnowwhite because she is so much like me, she is a great listener and I can trust her to be honest with me.

Feasting & TV Talk

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Appetizer
How many pieces of jewelry do you wear most days?

Two, my wedding ring and my engagement ring

Soup
What is your favorite instrumental song?

Hmmm . . . I am not sure, maybe chariots of fire?

Salad
Who has a last name that you like?

Reba McEntire

Main Course
Name a popular movie you’ve never seen.

Passion of the Christ (and I'm Baptist. )
Taxi Driver
The Godfather
Ghandi
The English Patient
Dessert

Fill in the blank: Nothing makes me ___________ like ____________.

Nothing makes me happy like the smell of fresh coffee first thing in the morning.

So You Think You Can Dance

I missed So You Think You Can Dance this week. I think that is going to be happening more and more often as Canadian Idol and Big Brother are both on. Prince Charming hates all those shows and I can only hijack the television for so long. It sucks though because I love it. How was it this week? Who left?

Big Brother

On the subject of Big Brother, I can't wait until it comes on! I love that show. Ever time I see a commercial I stop to see if I can find anything else out about it.

Pirate Master

Prince Charming is loving this new show Pirate Master. And I have to admit, I am really enjoying it too. It is fun to watch and talk about what you think will happen and how you think it will go. Do you like it? Have you see it?

Friday Feast

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Appetizer
Name a funny habit you have

Hmmm . . . when I put things away in my cupboard, they are super organized. All like with like and all the labels with the english side facing out. I am obsessive about keeping things stocked up. I hate to run out of things so tend to do things like, keep over 40 rolls of toilet paper in my linen closet

Soup
If you could instantly know how to play a musical instrument, which one would you pick?

Piano. When I was a little girl, I was learning a little from an older lady that I adored. She only taught me very little. But I always thought it would be wonderful to make the ivory's sing.

Salad
How long is your hair

Right now it is overgrown but short. I am going to get it cut like Princess's hair though.

Main Course
When was the last time you forgave someone, and who was it?

A couple of weeks ago, I forgave Prince Charmings Aunt for the terrible things she did when I had Princess. I am now willing to spend time with her and be freinds with her. My only provisor is that she will never be allowed to babysit any child of mine.

Dessert
What is your favorite kitchen appliance?

My Coffee Perk.

Friday Feast

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Appetizer

Fill in the blank: The best thing about where I live is _________________…

The best thing about where I live is the people around me. I love my neighbours. I love my neighbourhood.

Soup

Create a new name for a deodorant (like “Flower Fresh” or “Shower Scent”).

Morning Mist. I love the smell of the morning air.

Salad

What was the last piece of software you installed onto your computer?

Me? I can't even remember. Prince Charming is the one who installs software on the computer.

Main Course

If you were to receive a superlative award today beginning with the words ”Most likely to…”, what would the rest of the phrase say?

Get good deals on her grocery expedition today.

Dessert

What two colors do you like to wear together?

On me? I tend to wear only one color at a time. I wear a lot of black, blue, grey, red and brown.

Friday Feast

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Appetizer

What do you consider to be the ultimate snack food?

Lindt chocolate of any kind! a close second would be Ruffles chips and dip.

Soup

On a scale of 1 to 10 (with 10 as highest), about how popular is your last name?

About a 7. It is pretty popular.

Salad

Who is your all-time favorite sitcom character, and why?

Hmmm . . . that is tough. Off the top of my head, I LOVE Niles from the Nanny for his sarcastic wit, Chandler from Friends for his wit, I love Barney from How I met Your mother because he is just so outrageous and sure of himself and I know there are more but that is what I can think of right now.

Main Course

Do you shop online? If so, name some sites you like to browse for goodies.

No, I don't. I do browse at Walmart and Sears websites and at grocery store websites, but I never buy anything on-line. Prince Charming has been known to EBAY though.

Dessert

Fill in the blank: I think ___________ should be ___________.

I think a nice hot cup of coffee should be waiting for me every morning when I wake up.

Friday Feast

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Appetizer

Name something you think is “the best.”

A nice hot cup of coffee first thing in the morning, Little Princess's arms wrapped around my neck.

Soup

On a scale of 1 to 10 (with 10 highest), how stressed are you today?

8 I am still spotting only a little more now. It has been almost a week. I wish it would stop it is stressing me out.

(Editors Note: I just found this quote on Babycenter which made me feel better.

Up to a quarter of pregnant women have some spotting or bleeding in early pregnancy, and about half of these women miscarry. But if you have an ultrasound that shows a normal heartbeat between 7 and 11 weeks, your chances of continuing the pregnancy are greater than 90 percent.

Salad

What kind of cleanser do you use to wash your face?

bar soap. postively medieval huh?

Main Course

Tonight is a blue moon! What is something that you believe only happens “once in a blue moon.”

Only once in a blue moon does Little Princess leave for preschool without uttering the words, "I don't wanna go." But then she usually leaves happily.

Dessert

When was the last time it rained where you live?

I think a few days ago.

Friday Feast

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Appetizer
Name a sound you like to hear.

The sound of water running through a brook, the sounds of a baby laughing, the sound of Prince Charming sleeping beside me.

Soup
What is your favorite kind of cheese?

That is a hard one, I love cheeses of all kinds! I guess, feta cheese is my favorite, although I would love to able to taste all kinds of cheeses.

Salad
Do you sleep late on Saturday mornings? Why or why not?

Not really. Even on Saturday mornings, most of the time, Little Princess wakes me up.

Main Course
When was the last time you forgot something? What was it, and how long did it take to remember it?

I don't know, I guess I forget! LOL I am pretty forgetful these days. I blame it on preggo brain. I have to mark everything down to keep track of it.

Dessert
Fill in the blank: I notice ____________ when _____________.

I notice the kids laughing and playing on my street when I hang clothes on my clothesline.

Here is a picture of my girl, dressed up and pretending to be a detective on the case of the missing butterfly. How sweet is she?

Friday Feast

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Appetizer

List 3 emotions you experienced this week.

Scared in the ER, Proud at the Graduation, Happy to see Grandma Great

Soup

Name a car you’d love to have.

Any car that actually runs

Salad

Describe your typical morning routine.

Get up, get dressed, get Little Princess up, get her dressed and fed, Send her in to preschool, then run down to computer with coffee to check email and blog before getting at my housework for the day.

Main Course

Have you ever emailed someone famous? If so, who, and what did you say to them? Did they reply?

I never have

Dessert

Do you listen to podcasts? If so, which ones?

I never have

Friday Feast

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Appetizer

Tell about a time when you had to be brave.

When I was a little girl, I fell over a cliff and into water when I was all by myself. The sides of the cliff were slimy and I couldn't climb back out. I couldn't really swim, but I stayed brave and made my way along the side of the cliff, hoping that I would find a way out. I did manage to come to a beach where I climbed out and went in search of my family. I had to be brave to remain calm enough to get myself to safety.

Soup

Which upcoming movie are you excited about seeing?
Spiderman, and Fantastic Four, the next Harry Potter Movie, I can't think of anymore right now.

Salad

Name an item you try to always have on hand.
Toilet paper. I am obsessive about it. I always try to keep at least 48 rolls in my closet. It is silly because when are we ever going to need that many, but if we start to get half way down my pile of 48, I stock up on it again.

Main Course

Imagine the most relaxing room you can think of. Now describe it!
There is the sound of water running, candles are lit, soft music is playing, there is water to soak in, a chair to lounge in, a fire in a fireplace, the colors are soft creams and beiges, there are soft curtains over the windows and the doors and a masseuse on standby.

Dessert

On a scale of 1 to 10 (10 being highest), how spiritual or religious are you?

probably about 5

Friday

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Appetizer

Name something you would not want to own.

MMmmmm . . . can it be the crappy car sitting in my driveway now that isn't running and is just taking up space?

Soup

Describe your hair (texture, color, length, etc.).

Originally it was blonde, now it is whatever color I get out of the box. It is very thick and slightly wavy and short. But I am growing it out again.

Salad

Finish this sentence: I’ll never forget ___________.

I'll never forget the sight of Prince Charming smiling at me when I saw him standing at the alter.

I'll never forget the first time I ever saw Prince Charming. Walking in the doors of the mall, asking my friend what she had done to her hair.

I'll never forget how beautiful and tiny Little Princess was the first time I ever saw her.

Main Course

Which famous person would you like to be for one day? Why?

Angelina Jolie. I would love to get to be with Brad Pitt!!

Dessert

Write one sentence about yourself that includes one thing that is true and another thing that is not.

I am completely anal about cleaning, even when I am seriously sick I look around and my house which anyone else may think was untidy and I say, "this place is a pigsty and I have to clean." I don't care at all about paying bills and getting groceries when there is no money in the house and I just sit on the computer and don't worry about.

Editors Note: Woohoo!! I got money. I am heading out to pay bills, get groceries and buy cleaning supplies! My life is now complete!

Friday Feast

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Appetizer

How fast can you type?

I can type 60 - 70 words per minute

Soup

What is your favorite online game?

I don't play on-line games but if I did it would be tetris type game. I like those.

Salad

On a scale of 1 to 10 (with 10 as highest), how intelligent do you think you are?

When I was tested it was really high but I will say 8 because lord knows having a kid let me know how much I didn't know.

Main Course

Name three of your best teachers from your school years.

Mrs. Brooks, Mrs Maloney (I called her Mrs. Baloney), and Mrs. Smith. Mrs. Brooks was my favorite. She always made me feel special. Mrs. Maloney was my kindergarten teacher. When I think of her and how much of an impact she had on my life, I think about the fact that Little Princess will be attending kindergarten this fall. I think about how much of an impact her impression of school in that beginning stage can have on her feelings about school in general. She is really not liking preschool and so far is really looking forward to kindergarten. She has met her teacher and really likes her. I hope it stays that way. I want her to love her early education as much as I did.

Dessert

What are your plans for this upcoming weekend?

Not too much. Enjoy the weather, hopefully we get paid, so I can pay some bills, not too much.

Dreams

I had the weirdest dreams last night. I dreamed I called my grandmother and she was at my Aunt's house. My Aunt, my uncle, my cousins were all there and my grandmother said that she they had all mutually decided that they didn't approve of me and that they weren't going to talk to me anymore. Huh? Weird.

Money

I hate that money becomes an issue when dieting. When I want to eat healthy, I should have to decide between having healthy food and having enough food. That just sucks. I guess it is partly because when I buy the healthy food, it is in addition to buying all the things that I buy for Prince Charming and Little Princess.

Little Princess

Speaking of food, the daycare driver told me today that they are having a heck of a time getting her to eat at daycare. He asked me to try to talk to her to convince her to eat. I will try and I did but her reaction when I mentioned it is pretty much what I get all the time. "But MOMMY, if they give me yucky food that I don't like . . . then I don't like it!" I would send food in that she likes, but truth be told, I really don't know what to try anymore. I was thrilled this week to learn that if I disguise food with cheese, I can get her to eat it. I was thrilled this week that I got her to eat big suppers, three days in a row. She is sooooo stubborn. If she doesn't want to eat it, There ain't nothing on this good green earth that will make her eat it.

Book Fair

I went to a book fair yesterday to support our local community center. We spent $6 and the books were 12 for $1. We got 15 books each for me, Prince Charming and Little Princess and then Prince Charming also got a set of books about renovating and constructions. I swear it was like Christmas here yesterday with all of us sitting around with our books and little Princess running over to get me to put aside my book to read book after book to her. I got a couple really amazing cook books that I am thrilled with. Two of them were published in 1953; The Joy of Cooking and the Better Homes and Gardens New Cookbook. I love old classics like that. I also got a little cookbook with a newspaper clipping inside about the author. It is a Pennsylvania Dutch cookbook and it is filled with little anecdotes about the authors life and experiences as a Pennsylvania Dutch Old Order Mennonite. It is wonderful and the recipes are simple and look wonderful. I can't wait to get into them. There are a surprising number that are vegetarian/vegan friendly.

Friday Feast

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Appetizer

What is your favorite kind of bread?

Multigrain. I love the nutty flavor of a lot of multigrain breads.

Soup

When was the last time you bought a new pillow?

About 4 years ago. But I really need to buy a new one.

Salad

Approximately how many hours per week do you spend surfing the ‘net?

Oh brother, who knows. More than I should, less than I want to.

Main Course

What’s the highest you remember your temperature being?

I don't know. I remember there have been times it has gotten really high, but I am usually too sick to really track it.

Dessert

Fill in the blanks: When I ____________, I _____________.

When I am stressed, I have bad dreams.

Friday Feast

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Appetizer

When you were a child, which crayon color was your favorite?

Red. I loved how bright and cheery it was.

Soup

On a scale of 1 to 10 (with 10 being highest), how likely would you be to change jobs if it required you to move?

Right now 10, since moving for work is a high possibility at this point.

Salad

Take all the numbers in your birthday and your phone number and add them up, one by one. What’s the total?

61

Main Course

Have you ever “re-gifted” anything? If so, what was it and who did you pass it on to?

I know I have in the past. I am not sure what. Probably body lotions and gift basket type stuff. I love to make up gift baskets, so I know that if I was trying to make one up and I have a hole I wanted to fill, I would dig through my stuff to fill it with something I had.

Dessert

Name something you need from the store.

Food . . . . Okay, I will try to be more specific and pick just one item. Hmmmm . . . . Milk.