Thursday, March 23, 2006

Medical Survey

Have you ever had . . .

  1. chicken pox? yes, 4th grade
  2. pink eye? yes, last year
  3. strep throat? yes, several times
  4. mono? yes, 6th grade
  5. mumps? no
  6. measles? no
  7. hives? yes, a few times
  8. gallbladder attack? yes, terrible!
  9. kidney stone? yes, worst pain ever!
  10. broken bone? no
  11. sinus infection? yes, a couple of times a year
  12. ear ache? yes, but not often
  13. toothache? no
  14. backache? yes, rarely
  15. leg cramp? yes, very often
  16. surgery? yes, several--and one scheduled for summer
  17. stitches? only from surgery
  18. black eye? no
  19. life-threatening illness? yes, several years ago
  20. allergic reaction to medication? yes

How long until spring break?

I'm really looking forward to spring break! I need a break from everyone . . . and I know the kids are ready to get away from ME.

This is my worst time of the year . . . portfolios are due, meetings, training teachers, upcoming testing, etc. Drives me crazy. By the middle of the day yesterday I'd had four Maalox and chewed off most of my nail polish.

Spring break can't come soon enough!

Me, me, me . . .

Q1) First name? Opal

Q2) What is your nickname? Beth

Q3) Which finger is your favorite? I love them all the same.

Q4) Do you like your handwriting? Yes

Q5) What is your favorite lunch meat? I don’t like lunch meat.

Q6) What is your most embarrassing cd on the shelf? I don’t know. I liked them all when I bought them.

Q7) If you were another person, would you be friends with you? Probably

Q8) Have you ever told a secret that you were sworn not to tell? Yes

Q9) Do looks matter? Depends

Q10) How do you release anger? I act hateful to people.

Q11) Where is your second home? My parents’ house.

Q12) Do you trust others easily? No

Q13) What was your favorite toy as a child? My baby Chrissy doll

Q14) What class in school do you think is totally useless? Study hall

Q15) Do you have a Journal? Yes, and it’s dull.

Q16) Do you use sarcasm? All the time.

Q17) Have you ever been in a mosh pit? Yes

Q18) What do you look for in a guy? I don’t look anymore.

Q19) What turns you off about a guy? Arrogance is a no-no.

Q20) Would you bungee jump? No way.

Q21) Do you untie your shoes when you take them off? No

Q22) Do you think that you have strong points? Yes

Q23) What do you think of myspace? I don’t know.

Q24) What is your shoe size? 7.5

Q25) What are your favorite colors? Black, red, and brown

Q26) How many wisdom teeth do you have? None . . . I had 5, but had them removed.

Q27) What do you miss most right now? My sense of taste!

Q28) Do you want everyone to answer these questions? No, I’m just bored.

Q29) Last thing you ate? Chicken soup

Q30) Last person you talked to on the phone? My mom

Q31) The first thing you notice in the opposite sex? Eyes

Q32) How are you today? Sick with a cold.

Q33) Favorite drink? Diet Coke

Q34) Favorite alcoholic drink? Margaritas & Long Island Tea

Q35) Favorite sport? Basketball

Q36) Eye color? Brown

Q37) Do you wear contacts? Yes

Q38) Siblings? No

Q39) Favorite food? Pasta, pizza, seafood

Q40) Last movie you watched? The Cure

Q41) Favorite day of the year? The last day of school

Q42) Are you too shy to ask someone out? Yes, but I’d get in trouble for that since I’m married.

Q43) Summer or winter? Spring and Fall

Q44) Hugs or kisses? Hugs

Q45) Relationships or one night stands? Relationships

Q46) What books are you reading? Walk Two Moons, Hawkes Harbor, Freak the Mighty, and My Father’s Scar

Q47) What color is your mouse pad? Multicolored

Q48) Favorite board game? Monopoly

Q49) What did you watch on tv last night? Cops & Emeril Live

Q50) Favorite smells? Vanilla, orange, and cinnamon

Q51) What is the first thing you think of when you wake up? Crap . . . morning already?

More goofy questions!

Q1) Do you snore? Yes

Q2) Are you a lover or a fighter? Lover

Q3) What's your worst fear? I don’t know if I have one.

Q4) As a kid, were you a Lego Maniac? No, never had any.

Q5) What do you think of "REALITY" TV? I don’t like most of it.

Q6) Do you chew your straws? No, that’s gross.

Q7) Were you a cute baby? Not too bad, I suppose.

Q8) Is the single life for you? I didn’t mind being single.

Q9) What color is your keyboard? Ivory?

Q10) Do you sing in the shower? No way.

Q11) Have you ever bungee jumped? No, I’m not crazy.

Q12) Any secret talents? Secret? I play piano, but most people don’t know that, so I guess that would count.

Q13) What's your ideal vacation spot? I like Gulf shore beaches.

Q14) Is Jay Leno funny? Yes, I like him.

Q15) Can you swim? Yes, pretty well.

Q16) Have you seen the movie "Donnie Darko"? No

Q17) Do you give a damn about the ozone? I probably should, but I don’t think about it much.

Q18) How many licks does it take to get to the center of a tootsie pop? I just chew them up.

Q19) Can you sing the alphabet backwards? No

Q20) Have you ever been on an airplane? No

Q21) Are you an only child? Yes

Q22) Do you prefer electric or manual pencil sharpener? Manual

Q23) Do you give a damn about the Ozone? You already asked me this.

Q24) What's your stand on hunting? I don’t do it, but I don’t care if anyone else does.

Q25) Is marriage in your future? I’m already married.

Q26) Do you like your handwriting? Yes!

Q27) What are you allergic to? Penicillin, sulfa drugs, most narcotics, mold, scented lotions & sprays, dust mites, cats, and lots of pollens

Q28) Is Elvis still alive? No

Q29) Do you cry at weddings? No

Q30) How do you like your eggs? Scrambled or hard boiled

Q31) Are blondes dumb? Some are . . . but so are plenty of other people.

Q32) Where does the other sock end up? Damned if I know.

Q33) What time is it? 7:30

Q34) Do you have a nickname? Beth or Opie

Q35) Is Mcdonalds disgusting? Not really.

Q36) When was the last time you were in a car? Earlier today.

Q37) Do you prefer baths or showers? I prefer baths, but take showers.

Q38) Is Santa Claus real? No, and I never believed in Santa.

Q39) Do you like to have your neck kissed? No, I’m ticklish.

Q40) Are you afraid of the dark? No

Q41) What are you addicted to? Currently—Cadbury Crème Eggs

Q42) Crunchy or creamy peanut butter? Either one

Q43) Can you crack your neck? No

Q44) Have you ever ridden in an ambulance? No

Q45) How many times have you brushed your teeth today? Twice

Q46) Is drug free the way to be? Yes

Q47) Are you a heavy sleeper? No

Q48) What color are your eyes? Brown

Q49) Do you like your life? Yes

Q50) Who's better? Huh?

Q51) Are you Pyschic? No

Q52) Have you read "Catcher in the Rye"? Yes, great book.

Q53) Do you play any instruments? Flute, piccolo, xylophone, and piano.

Q54) Have you ever stolen money? No

Q55) Can you snowboard? No

Q56) Do you like camping? No

Q57) Do you snort when you laugh? Sometimes

Q58) Do you believe in magic? No

Q59) Are dogs a man's best friend? Yes!

Q60) You believe in divorce? Yes, but I wouldn’t want to have to do it.

Q61) Can you do the moonwalk? No

Q62) Do you make a lot of mistakes? Yes

Q63) Is it cold outside today? Yes

Q64) What was the last thing you ate? Chicken soup

Q65) Do you wear nail polish? Usually

Q66) Have you ever been kissed? Of course

Q67) Whats the most annoying tv commercial? I don’t usually watch them.

Q68) Do you shop at american eagle? No, it’s a little young and casual for me.

Q69) Favorite song at the moment? Rock Star by Nickleback

Q70) Who was the last person you talked to? My mom

Fifteen Years Ago

Fifteen years ago it was March of 1991. What was your life like then?

Q1) How old were you?

20, didn’t turn 21 until September

Q2) What grade were you in?

I was in college, a junior, maybe?

Q3) Where did you go to school?

EKU

Q4) Where did you work?

I didn’t have a job.

Q5) Where did you live?

Richmond

Q6) How was your hair style?

Big & Permed

Q7) Did you wear braces?

No

Q8) Did you wear contacts?

Yes

Q9) Did you wear glasses?

Yes

Q10) Who was your best friend?

Jennifer & Beth & Jill

Q11) Who was your boyfriend/girlfriend?

I didn’t have one.

Q12) Who was your celebrity crush?

Tim Kelly

Q13) Who was your regular-person crush?

I didn’t have one.

Q14) Were you a virgin?

Yep . . . how sad is that?

Q15) How many piercings did you have?

Five

Q16) How many tattoos did you have?

None, but I wanted one.

Q17) What was your favorite band?

Slaughter

Q18) Had you smoked a cigarette yet?

No, still haven’t.

Q19) Had you gotten drunk or high yet?

No, still haven’t.

Q20) Had you driven yet?

Of course, for several years.

Q21) If so which car(s) did you use?

I had a 1986 Oldsmobile.

Q22) Which of your pets were still alive?

I didn’t have any pets.

Q23) Which members of your family were still alive?

All of them except my maternal grandmother.

Q24) Which members of your family were not born yet?

My first cousin April. She’s just in 7th grade this year.

Wednesday, March 22, 2006

26 Questions Nobody Would Think to Ask

Q1) When you look at yourself in the mirror, what's the first thing you look at?

My Eyes

Q2) How much cash do you have on you?

maybe $12

Q3) What's a word that rhymes with "TEST"?

Best

Q4) Favorite planet?

Earth

Q5) Who is the 4th person on your missed call list on your cell phone?

Chad

Q6) What is your main ring tone on your phone?

just a plain ring

Q7) What shirt are you wearing?

none, wearing a robe

Q8) Do you "label" yourself?

Yes

Q9) Name the brand of your shoes you're currently wearing?

not wearing shoes

Q10) Bright or Dark Room?

Dark

Q11) What do you think about the person who took this survey before you?

Didn't get it from a blog

Q12) Ever "spilled the beans"?

Yes

Q13) What were you doing at midnight last night?

Sleeping

Q14) What did your last text message you received on your cell phone say?

I've never gotten one.

Q15) Do you ever click on "Pop Ups" or Banners?

No

Q16) What's a saying that you say a lot?

It's a toss up between, "Sit down" and "Get back to work."

Q17) Who told you they loved you last?

My husband

Q18) Last furry thing you touched?

Buddy, the neighbor's dog

Q19) How Many Drugs Have You Done In The Past Three Days?

only my 9 daily prescriptions

Q20) How many rolls of film do you need to get developed?

None

Q21) Favorite age?

21-23 & 28 were pretty good

Q22) Your worst enemy?

Who knows?
Q23) What is your current desktop picture?

the one that comes with windowsXP

Q24) What was the last thing you said to someone?

What are the neighbors burning?

Q25) If you had to choose between a million bucks or to be able to change a major regret?

I'll take the money.

Q26) Do you love/like someone?

Yes

Monday, March 20, 2006

Snowflakes?

I cannot believe I saw SNOWFLAKES this afternoon! I've already switched my winter and summer clothes, for goodness sake! Now I'm shuffling through my cedar chest trying to find something warm, but I just can't stand my winter clothes once March arrives. Guess I'm just weird that way.