Showing posts with label questionnaires. Show all posts
Showing posts with label questionnaires. Show all posts

Friday, March 20, 2020

Time for a Questionnaire


50 (yes fifty!!) Things You've Never Been Asked.... (Except I've done questionnaires with many of these before.)

1. What is the color of your hairbrush?
B&W, but I usually just use a comb. I have a white comb.
2. Name a food you never ever eat.
Liver, lamb, lots of others
3. Are you typically too warm or too cold?
I get hot, I get cold, often within minutes.
4. What were you doing 45 minutes ago?
Watching "Conan without Borders" on Netflix.
5. What is your favorite candy bar?
Any bar of good dark chocolate is fine, but I do like dark chocolate Milky Ways.
6. Have you ever been to a professional sporting event?
Lots and lots of baseball games. Also some hockey games ages ago.
7. What is the last thing you said out loud?
(I don't recall, mostly because I talk to myself all the time.)
8. What is your favorite ice cream?
Chocolate
9. What was the last thing you had to drink?
Water
10. Do you like your wallet?
Odd question. If I didn't like it, I would've replaced it. It's a nice leather tri-fold.
11. What was the last thing you ate?
Dark chocolate M&Ms.
12. Did you buy any new clothes last weekend?
Nope
13. The last sporting event you watched in person?
Last Mets baseball game of last season, when a foul ball broke my arm.
14. What is your favorite flavor of popcorn?
White cheddar is nice, but I rarely eat popcorn.
15. Who is the last person you sent a text message to?
I rarely text. Probably my sister.
16. Ever go camping?
Back in my teens, at day camp overnights.
17. Do you take vitamins?
Yep.
18. Do you go to church every Sunday?
Nope. Don't go to shul on Friday night or Saturday, either.
19. Do you have a tan?
No
20. Do you prefer Chinese food over pizza?
More variety with Chinese food, so that. I love pizza, though, but I don't eat a lot of wheat, anymore, due to the fructans (the sugar in wheat, I don't have a gluten, which is a protein, problem).
21. Do you drink your soda with a straw?
I haven't drunk soda in decades.
22. What color socks do you usually wear?
Whatever I'm in the mood for. I own a LOT of socks.
23. Do you ever drive above the speed limit?
I don't drive.
24. What terrifies you?
Pandemics, idiots in elected and appointed government jobs.
25. Look to your left, what do you see?
The TV.
26. What chore do you hate?
Cleaning.
27. What do you think of when you hear an Australian accent?
That the speaker might just be Australian.
28. What’s your favorite soda?
It was cherry coke, also Cream and Root Beer. Root Beer makes for great chocolate ice cream floats.
29. Do you go into a fast food place or just hit the drive-thru?
Neither.
30. What is your favorite number?
It's a secret.
31. Who's the last person you talked to?
Hubby, or probably myself.
32. Favorite cut of beef?
Sirloin, rib steak
33. Last song you listened to?
Don't recall. I had the radio on earlier.
34. Last book you read?
Kate Atkinson's Transcription. I'm currently reading The Bear by Andrew Krivak.
35. Favorite day of the week?
Now that I'm retired, all of them.
36. Can you say the alphabet backward?
Probably not.
37. How do you like your coffee?
I don't like coffee.
38. Favorite pair of shoes?
Whatever is comfortable. My new Hoka One One sneakers are nice.
39. Time you normally go to bed?
After midnight, but it varies.
40. Time you normally get up?
9 or 10 am, usually.
41. What do you prefer, sunrise or sunsets?
Sunsets
42. How many blankets on your bed?
One for me, one for hubby.
43. Describe your kitchen plates.
Dark grayish.
44. Do you have a favorite alcoholic beverage?
Never really liked alcohol.
45. Do you play cards?
Not for a long time. I used to love playing canasta with my mother, grandmother, and sister sometimes after school.
46. What color is your car?
Black (but I don't drive it).
47. Can you change a tire?
Nope
48. Your favorite state.
Geographic or mental?
49. Favorite job you’ve ever had?
Librarian
50. How did you get your biggest scar?
Hmmm..... they're mostly small and very faded now. The one on my palm looks like a dimple now that it's 55 years old. It was from an accident in an art class. 
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Tuesday, October 30, 2018

Still Here


Came across a questionnaire on Facebook, so figured I'd waste some time and answer it here, just to keep this blog viable. It's been a bad few months.

💍 Marriages: Just the one.
🐶  Pets Right Now: None
🚑Surgeries: Yes
✒️Tattoos: No
👂🏼Piercings: No
✋🏼Quit a Job: Yes, a few
🌴Been to an Island: Yes
🚘What do you Drive: Don't drive
✈️Flown on a Plane: Yes
☕️Favorite Drink: Chocolate malteds, of course
Fallen in Love: Yes
🚑Rode in an Ambulance: Unfortunately, yes
🎤Sang Karaoke: No, and I don't plan to ever do it.
Ice Skating: Yes
🏄🏽‍♀️Been Surfing: No
🚢Been on a Cruise: Been on small boats, but no cruiseships
🏍Rode on a Motorcycle: No
🏍Own a Motorcycle: No
🐴Rode on a Horse: Back when I was a teen, didn't like it
🏥Stayed in a Hospital: Again, unfortunately yes
🍎Favorite Fruit: Banana
🌓Morning or Night: Night
🌈Favorite Color: Blue
📲Last Phone Call: fHubby
📱Last Text: Uh, it was probably my sister, months ago. I rarely use text.
💀Watch Someone Pass Away: No
☕️Coffee or Tea: Neither. Hot Chocolate
🍰Favorite Pie: None. I don't like pie.
🐶Cats or Dogs: I prefer dogs.
🍁favorite season: Spring, though it's been too many years since we've had a proper one.
🎅🏼Favorite Holiday: Not a big holiday person, but I do like Halloween.


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Sunday, January 14, 2018

High School


I saw this questionnaire on Facebook.

What year? Class of...1970

1. Did you know your current partner? No

2. Make of your car? None. I didn't, and still don't, drive. My father drove a station wagon.

3. What kind of job did you have? None

4. Were you a party animal? No

5. Were you in Choir and/or school band? No. And you wouldn't want to hear me sing.

6. Ever get suspended from school? No

7. If you could go back, would you? Maybe a do-over would be nice. If I could be young again but retain the wisdom and knowledge I've gained in the years since. It's a matter of "if I knew then what I know now" sort of thing.

8. Still talk to the person that you went to prom with? Didn't go to prom. I don't even remember if there was one. I suppose there must have been.

9. Did you skip school? No

10. Go to all the football games? No, didn't go to any.

11. What was your favorite class? It's hard to pick just one. We had to take a semester of Speech and the teacher made that a lot of fun. A few other English teachers made their classes fun, too. The time we wrote song parodies (filking, though I didn't know that word back then) for Return of the Native was one such time.

12. Do you still have your yearbooks? Yup. Also my junior high yearbook. I'm a saver of things.

13. Did you follow the career path you imagined? No, because I really didn't have one. I didn't figure out what I wanted until after I quit my first round of grad school. In high school, I figured I'd go on to college and figure it out then.
I loved what I ended up studying -- psych -- but realized I didn't want to work in that field.
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Sunday, October 08, 2017

Oooo A Questionnaire


I found this one on Facebook. It used to be I cribbed from other blogs. Now, it's from FB.

1. Italian or Chinese? Both
2. Camping or Hotel? Hotel
3. Favorite Pizza? Just plain old cheese, though bacon pizza is amazing. So is meatball pizza done right. And I used to go to a place that made ziti pizza, which was fantastic.
4. Beach or swimming pool? Beach. I can't swim, so beaches offer more options for fun.
5. Favorite Flower? Tulips
6. Do you still have your tonsils? No
7. Would you bungee jump? Absolutely not
8. Did you go to college? Yes
9. Untie your shoes when taking them off? Yes, the ones that have laces. ;)
10. Roller coaster? No
11. Favorite ice cream? Chocolate, duh
12. Favorite drink? Chocolate malteds, though I don't know they're really beverages. More like meals unto themselves
13. Shorts or jeans? Jeans
14. What are you listening to right now? Classic rock radio station
15. Favorite color? Blue, black
16. Tattoos? No
17. Color of hair? Dark brown with silvery white
18. Color of eyes? Dark brown
19. Favorite thing to eat? Chocolate. Really, does anyone reading this blog need to ask? ;)
20. Scary or happy endings? I'm not sure what a scary ending is. Usually, the option is happy or SAD. Or open-ended. I prefer endings that suit the story being told.
21. Android or iPhone? Android
22. Car or truck? Don't drive, don't care.
24. Beer? I don't drink, but when I did, I liked ale or beer
25. Night owl or morning person? I'm a sun-loving night person
26. Favorite day of the week? None
27. Do you have a nickname? Yes. Over the years, I've had a few. I use my main nickname here.

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Friday, September 15, 2017

Because I Needed Something to Post


A questionnaire. Found it on Facebook.

1. Where is your mobile phone? On a table.
2. Your hair? On my head. ;) It's really dark brown, with silvery white.
3. Your dad? In his house. This is an odd question. Just asking about my father? Not my mother? I wonder if it's supposed to be something else, if it's a typo or something.
4. Your favorite food? Chocolate, duh.
5. Favorite color? Blue, black
6. Favorite drink? Chocolate malted
7. Fears? Creepy crawlies, being incapacitated
8. Favorite shoes? None at the moment. I used to love my Havana Joes, but they got too tight. I'm really excited about the pair of Panama Jack shoes I got from a store in the UK that sells online. Panama Jack is the name of the shoe company, based in Spain. I don't know why the shoes were called Panama Joe when they were sold in the US.
9. Favorite way to relax? Reading, watching TV, playing online
10. Your mood? End of summer blahs as the days grow shorter
11. Favorite Place? I just love walking around NYC
12.Where were you last night? Home, watching the Mets lose to the Cubs
13. Something that you aren't? Wealthy
14. Muffins? Chocolate, thanks
15. Vacation spot? San Francisco, Hawaii
16. Where you grew up? NYC
17. Last thing you did? Ate breakfast, found this meme, then pasted the questions into this post.
18. What are you wearing now? Clothes. Specifically, a tee-shirt and sweatpants
19. Your TV? Uh, the brand is Samsung, if that's what's being asked.
20. Life? Yes, thanks. I like being alive. (Some of the questions here are really weird.)
21. Your pets? None
22. Regrets? I've had a few, too few to mention. Well, more than a few, but life's like that. Still not worth mentioning. They're personal.
23. Missing someone? My mother, always
24. Occupation? Librarian, retired
25. Dreams for the future? Staying alive.

And, as a reward for reading this, or for skipping down to the end, here's a link to an article about Ruby Chocolate.

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Monday, January 02, 2017

Questions Questions Questions


New year, new questionnaire. I used to find these on other blogs. Now I find them on Facebook.

Tattoos.................................. No
Piercings............................... No
Marriages.............................. Yes, one.
Divorces................................. No
Children................................. None
Surgeries............................... Yes
Shot a gun.............................. No
Quit a job............................... Yes, for other, better jobs.
Been on the radio.................. No, but I did get to sit in a radio booth during a broadcast once, which was pretty cool. It was here in NYC and I got the invite from one of my favorite DJs.
Been on TV.......................... Yes, oddly enough. I didn't know it, but one of my mother's friends saw me and called my mother. It was on a news show during a train delay. A camera caught me squeezing into a train and looking back at the reporters as the door closed. :)
Flown in a plane...................Yes
100+miles in a car............... I don't drive, but I've been on long car rides. Have no idea, though, how far we went without stopping, though.
100+ on a bicycle................ I assume this is 100+ miles, so, no.
Gone zip lining..................... No
Fell in love........................... Yes
Skipped school..................... No
Watched someone give birth?... No
Watched someone die.......... No
Ridden in an ambulance...... Yes
Sang karaoke....................... No
Had a pet(s).......................... Yes, a bird when I was a kid.
Been sledding on a big hill.... No. Just on a little hill when I was a kid, so it looked big and felt big to me.
Been downhill skiing............. No
Rode a motorbike................. No
Rode a horse........................ Yes
Stayed in a hospital.............. Yes
Donated blood....................... No
Rode in the back of a police car..... No
Been arrested....................... No

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Friday, November 25, 2016

Oooo A Questionnaire


Saw this on Facebook, so figured, what the heck. These are always good for a blog post.

Can you fill this out without lying? Yes. Oh, wait, the questions haven't actually started yet, have they? ;)
1. What was the last thing you put in your mouth? Cherry Luden's cough drop. Or maybe water.
2. Where was your profile picture taken? This is for Facebook. I took the photo, of a doll, in my apartment
3. Name someone who made you laugh today. My hubby. And the cast of "Mom," which I watched tonight on TV.
4. How late did you stay up last night? Too late. 2 am-ish
5. If you could move somewhere else, where would it be? Probably Hawaii.
6. Ever been kissed under fireworks? No. Is that a thing?
7. Which of your friends lives closest? She knows who she is.
8. Do you believe ex's can be friends? Uh, that should be "exes" and it depends on the exes.
9. How do you feel about Dr. Pepper? Like it, but I prefer Dr. Brown's Black Cherry soda.
10. When was the last time you cried? Don't remember
11. Who took your profile picture? Uh, see Question 2.
12. Who was the last person you took a picture of? Do dolls count? I rarely take pics of people.
13. Was yesterday better than today? They were pretty much the same.
14. Can you live a day without TV? I've done it when there's been nothing on. But I need something. Radio will suffice.
15. Are you upset about anything? The election results (US president)
16. Do you think relationships are ever really worth it? Well, I've been married a long time, so yeah.
17. Are you a bad influence? On whom? And what would someone consider "bad"?

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Thursday, August 18, 2016

Let's Go to the Questionnaire


It's like the old days of blogging! I don't know how many of these questions I've answered previously, but a questionnaire is always good for a post. Got this one from a Facebook friend.

1. ARE YOU NAMED AFTER SOMEONE? As is the Jewish tradition of naming babies for deceased relatives, I'm named for my paternal grandmother.
2. WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU CRIED? hmmmm... This question comes up on a lot of these, and this time, I can't remember.
3. DO YOU LIKE YOUR HANDWRITING? Not as much as I used to, because it's getting rather illegible.
4. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LUNCH MEAT? Kosher style corned beef.
5. DO YOU HAVE ANY KIDS? Nope
6. IF YOU WERE ANOTHER PERSON WOULD YOU BE FRIENDS WITH YOU? Probably. We'd enjoy doing the same things. :)
7. DO YOU USE SARCASM? It's my second language!
8. DO YOU STILL HAVE YOUR TONSILS? Nope. Those suckers were yanked out when I was five.
9. WOULD YOU BUNGEE? I can't think of any circumstances I would do that while still alive.
10. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE BREAKFAST CEREAL? Cereal (Cocoa Krispies, Rice Krispies with Banana slices, or Fruity Cheerios)
11. DO YOU UNTIE YOUR SHOES WHEN YOU TAKE THEM OFF? Yup
12. DO YOU THINK YOU'RE STRONG? I used to be pretty strong, but not as much as I'm getting older.
13. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ICE CREAM? Chocolate (See the name of this blog!)
14. WHAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE ABOUT PEOPLE? Faces, hair
15. RED OR PINK? Not fond of either, but red is tolerable. I hate pink.
16. WHAT IS THE LEAST FAVORITE THING YOU LIKE ABOUT YOURSELF. Signs of aging.
17. WHAT COLOR PANTS AND SHOES ARE YOU WEARING RIGHT NOW? Black gym shorts and teal Crocs. I've got a tee-shirt on, too. ;)
18. WHAT WAS THE LAST THING YOU ATE? Chicken
19. WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO RIGHT NOW? Mets at Giants
20. IF YOU WERE A CRAYON, WHAT COLOR WOULD YOU BE? Blue
21. FAVORITE SMELL? Vanilla. What can I say? It smells nicer than chocolate.
22. WHO WAS THE LAST PERSON YOU TALKED TO ON THE PHONE? Does the auto voice that called about something or other count?
23. FAVORITE SPORT TO WATCH? Baseball. Mets baseball. Let's go, Mets!
24. HAIR COLOR NATURAL? Dark brown
25. EYE COLOR? Dark brown
26. DO YOU WEAR CONTACTS? In my teens, never did feel comfortable in them.
27. FAVORITE FOOD? Chocolate, duh. Also, cheese.
28. SCARY MOVIES OR HAPPY ENDINGS? Those are mutually exclusive? I'm not a big fan of horror, but suspense is fine. Happy endings are best, but I'm fine with endings that suit the story.
29. LAST MOVIE YOU WATCHED? "Brooklyn," on TV; "Star Trek Beyond" in the theater.
30. WHAT COLOR SHIRT ARE YOU WEARING? Ah, now we get to the shirt! Took a while. Black and white striped tee-shirt
31. SUMMER OR WINTER? Spring and Fall.
32. HUGS OR KISSES? Hugs
33. FAVORITE DESSERT? Chocolate ice cream, chocolate mousse, chocolate cake...
34. WHAT BOOK ARE YOU READING RIGHT NOW? The Devil's Alphabet by Daryl Gregory.
35. WHAT IS ON YOUR MOUSE? Huh? Nothing. Assuming this means a computer mouse, it's just a plain Logitech mouse.
36. WHAT DID YOU LAST WATCH? Before this Mets game I'm watching, I watched the Mets pregame show.
37. FAVORITE SOUND? Music.
38. ROLLING STONES OR BEATLES? Growing up, Beatles. Today? Probably a tie.
39. WHAT IS THE FARTHEST YOU HAVE BEEN FROM HOME? Hawaii
40. DO YOU HAVE A SPECIAL TALENT? Answering questionnaires!
41. WHERE WERE YOU BORN? NYC

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Monday, July 25, 2016

Questionnaire Time


Another questionnaire I saw on Facebook. Since it's been a while since my last post here, I figured it was worth doing. I had to do some grammatical editing of the questions.

1. Do you like blue cheese? No. My favorite cheeses are cheddar, Monterrey Jack, Gouda, Muenster.
2. Have you ever smoked? Nope. I can't stand being around smoke.
3. Do you own a gun? No.
4. What is your favorite flavor? Dark chocolate.
5. Do you get nervous before a doctor visit? Only when I'm there because I feel sick. I don't get nervous for annual physicals.
6. What do you think of hot dogs? I think they're fine. I prefer all beef, either Vienna Beef or Nathan's.
7. Favorite movie? I can't pick a favorite anything. I might be able to narrow this down to my favorite 10. Nah, more like favorite 50.
8. What do you prefer to drink in the morning? No Pulp Orange Juice.
9. Do you do push ups? No. I walk for exercise.
10. What’s your favorite piece of jewelry? My wedding ring, a necklace my parents gave me, and my mother's wedding ring.
11. Favorite hobby? Photography and reading.
12. Do you have A.D.D? An odd question, but no.
13. What’s the one thing you dislike about yourself? Aside from physical annoyances like the arthritis starting in my fingers, I'm quite satisfied with myself.
14. Middle name? I don't reveal that.
15. Name three thoughts at this moment: Answering these questions, deciding on what to eat for lunch, and sheesh, it's humid.
16. Name 3 drinks you regularly drink: Water, OJ, and, uh, that's mostly it right now, actually.
17. Current worry? That Trump will win the election.
18. Current annoyance right now? Various aches and pains, and the heat and humidity.
19. Favorite place to be? Walking around Manhattan and the rest of NYC, taking photos.
20. How do you ring in the new year? Nothing special.
21. Where would you like to go? Lots of place I've never been to. Taking photos in Alaska would be nice. I wish I could visit the moon. And Mars. That would be awesome.
22. Name three people who will complete this: Other people who are bored, maybe.
23. Do you own slippers? No, I wear Crocs at home.
24. What color shirt are you wearing right now? Navy blue.
25. Do you like sleeping on satin sheets? Never have, so I have no idea if I would like them or not.
26. Can you whistle? Not with any skill, and not for more than a second or two at a time.
27. What are your favorite colors? Blue, black.
28. Would you be a pirate? No.
29. What songs do you sing in the shower? I don't sing in the shower. I do a lot of thinking in the shower.
30. Favorite girl's name? Don't have one.
31. Favorite boy's name? Don't have one.
32. What’s in your pocket right now? Tissues. I always keep tissues in my pockets.
33. Last thing that made me laugh: Mike Piazza's Hall of Fame speech got me a bit teary-eyed and was the most recent thing.
34. Best toy as a child? That was a looong time ago. Maybe my Barbie, Ken, Midge, Allan, and Skipper dolls.
35. Worst injury you have ever had? Non-displaced shoulder fracture.
36. Where would you love to live? Right where I am, in NYC.
37. How many TV’s do you have? Three.
38. Who is your loudest friend? None of them are particularly loud.
39. How many dogs do you have? None. I don't have pets.
40. Does someone trust you? My husband does.
41. What book are you reading? Dark Voyage by Alan Furst.
42. What’s your favorite candy? Sno-Caps, Dark Chocolate M&Ms.
43. What’s your favorite sports team? NY Mets.
44. Favorite month? May/June and September/October: They have the best weather for photowalks.

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Thursday, May 19, 2016

Questionnaire Thingie


Saw this on Facebook and figured, what the heck. It's been ages since I've done one of these here and I needed something to post. In case anyone still reads this blog.

The idea was to indicate with an X the things on this list that I've done. As usual, I'll do more than that. I also took the liberty of fixing some grammar.

Fired a Gun: Nope. Held one once, though.
Been Married: Am married.
Fell in love: See above.
Swam in an ocean: Lots and lots and lots of times, Atlantic and Pacific Oceans
Gone on a blind date: Yup, a few times.
Skipped school: Never. I was such a goody-two-shoes.
Watched someone give birth: No
Been to Canada: A couple of times in my youth.
Been to Hawaii: Twice
Been to Europe: No
Been to Las Vegas: Once
Been to Washington D.C.: Many times.
Been to Nashville: No
Visited Florida: Yep, a few times.
Visited Mexico: No
Seen the Grand Canyon: Only flying over it in a jet.
Flown in a helicopter: No, but I have been on a 6-seater plane.
Been on a cruise: No, not interested, either.
Served on a jury: Have been called for jury duty, but haven't been on a jury so far.
Been in a movie: No, but that would be so cool.
Been to Los Angeles: Yup, a few times.
Been to New York City: Heh. Born here, live here.
Played in a band: No. So not musically inclined.
Sang karaoke: No.
Made prank phone calls: Sure, when I was a kid. It was one of the things to do in the pre-internet era.
Laughed so much you cried: Many times.
Caught a snowflake on your tongue: Of course.
Had children: No.
Had a pet: A parakeet when I was a kid.
Been sledding on big hill: No, just on a small hill when I was a kid; it looked big to me.
Been downhill skiing: No
Been snowboarding: No
Been water skiing: No
Rode on a motorcycle: No
Jumped out of a plane: No and have no desire to do that.
Been to a drive-in movie: Yeah, when I was a kid. There was a drive-in not too far from our house, so we went a few times.
Rode an elephant how about a camel: No.
Been on TV: A quick look on a local news channel reporting on commuter train issues one night.
Been in newspaper: No
Stayed in a hospital: I assume this doesn't include while being born and just after, but yes, a few times.
Donated blood: No
Gotten a piercing: No
Gotten a tattoo: No
Driven a stick shift vehicle: I don't drive.
Driven over 100 mph: See above.
Been scuba diving: No
Lived on your own and doing it now: Have lived on my own, not on my own now.
Gotten a speeding ticket: No, don't drive as mentioned above.

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Sunday, June 16, 2013

Long Time, No Questionaire


It's been ages since I did one of these, mostly because I hadn't seen any. But I found this on my LiveJournal friends list page today and figured, what the heck. I stayed up really late last night and am too tired to come up with anything original on my own, so this will suffice. As usual, feel free to do it. The rules stated one word answers only: Yes or No. And as usual, I paid that no mind and embellished as I saw fit. I also took the liberty of fixing misspellings.
  • Kissed any one of your blogging friends? —  No
  • Been arrested? — No
  • Kissed someone you didn't like? — No
  • Slept in until 5 PM? — hmmmmm..... I think the latest I slept was til 4:30 pm, but I'd gone to bed at 6:30 am, but I might've slept later at least one. I don't remember.
  • Fallen asleep at work/school? — Yes, if nodding off and catching myself counts
  • Held a snake? — Ick, no.
  • Ran a red light? — No. Because I don't drive. I have walked through a red light, though.
  • Been suspended from school? — No
  • Experienced love at first sight? — No
  • Totaled your car in an accident? — No, because, as I mentioned, I don't drive.
  • Been fired from a job? — No
  • Fired somebody? — No, because it wasn't in my power. I did initiate proceedings, with my supervisor, to get someone demoted and transferred and someone else fired.
  • Sung karaoke? — No, and everyone should be grateful for that.
  • Pointed a gun at someone? — No
  • Did something you told yourself you wouldn't? — Uh.... Not that I recall.
  • Laughed until something you were drinking came out your eyes? — Ick, no. I have laughed til I cried, though.
  • Caught a snowflake on your tongue? — Yes. What kid hasn't? The snow was a lot purer when I was a kid.
  • Kissed in the rain? — No... uh, maybe once. Again, a memory issue.
  • Had a close brush with death (your own)? — No
  • Saw someone die? — No
  • Played Spin-the-Bottle? — Maybe once, at a party, a long time ago. 
  • Smoked a cigar? — Ick, no. No cigarettes or anything else, either.
  • Sat on a rooftop? — No
  • Smuggled something into another country? — No
  • Been pushed into a pool with all your clothes on? — No
  • Broken a bone? — Yes, if a toe counts. Also fractured a bone once.
  • Skipped school? — No, unless being out sick counts.
  • Eaten a bug? — No
  • Sleepwalked? — Not that I know of. No one ever told me that I did, if so.
  • Walked on a moonlit beach? — No
  • Ridden a motorcycle? — No
  • Dumped someone? — No
  • Forgotten your anniversary? — No
  • Lied to avoid a ticket? — No. Again, I don't drive. I assume this refers to driving.
  • Ridden in a helicopter? — No
  • Shaved your head? — No
  • Blacked out from drinking? — No
  • Played a prank on someone? — No, well, my friends and I made phony phone calls when we were 10 or 12 or so. I guess that counts.
  • Hit a home run? — No. Haven't played a sport where that would occur.
  • Felt like killing someone? — No. Just felt like slapping 'em upside the head.
  • Cross-dressed? — No. I'm not even sure what this means. I wore ties at times, often at work, with a blouse and skirt. And I wear pants. Given I'm female, is that cross-dressing? This is a silly question, though a guy wearing a dress and stiletto heels would probably be cross-dressing, I guess.
  • Been falling-down drunk? — No
  • Made your girlfriend/boyfriend cry? — No
  • Eaten snake? — No
  • Marched/protested? — No
  • Had Mexican jumping beans for pets? — No
  • Puked on an amusement ride? — No
  • Seriously & intentionally boycotted something? — Yes
  • Been in a band? - No
  • Knitted? — No. The time my grandmother tried to teach me and I knitted a one-inch square doesn't count. Or at least, it shouldn't. ;)
  • Been on TV? — Yes, for about a second, during a news report about train delays as I was squeezing into a packed train.
  • Shot a gun? — No
  • Skinny-dipped? — No. Again, everyone should be grateful.
  • Given someone stitches? — No
  • Eaten a whole habanero pepper? — No. Not even a portion of one, either.
  • Ridden a surfboard? — No
  • Drunk straight from a liquor bottle? — No
  • Had surgery? — Yes
  • Streaked? — No
  • Been taken by ambulance to a hospital? — Yes
  • Tripped on mushrooms? — No
  • Passed out when NOT drinking? — Yes, twice, from heat exhaustion, but only for a few seconds each time.
  • Peed on a bush? — Well, yes, on the plants in our backyard when I was a little kid. It was easier than going in the house with a wet bathing suit. Those plants grew better than the unpeed on ones!
  • Donated blood? — No
  • Grabbed electric fence? - No. Why the hell would I?
  • Eaten alligator meat? - No
  • Eaten cheesecake? — Yes
  • Eaten your kids' Halloween candy? — No, because I have no kids.
  • Killed an animal when NOT hunting? — Do insects count?
  • Peed your pants in public? — No
  • Sneaked into a movie without paying? — No
  • Written graffiti? — Not in public. Just made graffiti drawings in an art pad. :)
  • Still love someone you shouldn't? — No
  • Think about the future? — The future is now. When you hit 60, it's better to concentrate on the present.
  • Been in handcuffs? — No. Well, once for fun, with trick handcuffs.
  • Believe in love? — Yes
  • Sleep on a certain side of the bed? — Yes, mostly

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Thursday, October 27, 2011

Hot Cocoa


You Are Hot Chocolate

You are energetic and playful. You love to have fun, and you help people lighten up.
You want everyone to be happy, and you don't mind playing the role of diplomat.

You always know the right thing to say to people, and you never put your foot in your mouth.
You are sweet and soothing, even in the worst of times. You think comfort is underrated.

It was hard to choose the right one. My first attempt to pick Hot Chocolate was really Hot Coffee. This looks like one of those specialty coffee drinks. But it says it's Hot Chocolate and that's the only hot beverage I drink. For what that's worth. Probably nothing.

Feeling: stressed


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Monday, December 13, 2010

A 48 Things Meme


I found this on Facebook, and since I've been neglecting this poor blog, I figured it would make a decent post.

Feel free to do it if you want, but as usual, I'm not tagging anyone.

1. WERE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE? In keeping with the Jewish tradition of naming children for deceased relatives, yes.

2. WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU CRIED? Last night, watching Torchwood. That show is awesome when it comes to angst. So is Doctor Who.
3. DO YOU LIKE YOUR HANDWRITING? When I'm taking the time to be neat, yes. Most times, that's not the case.

4. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LUNCH MEAT? Hebrew National (That's a brand, if you don't know) Salami.

5. DO YOU HAVE KIDS? No.

6. IF YOU WERE ANOTHER PERSON, WOULD YOU BE FRIENDS WITH YOU? Probably. We'd have the same interests, at any rate.

7. DO YOU USE SARCASM? Hell, sarcasm is my middle name. I was raised by sarcasts. It's my native tongue.

8. DO YOU STILL HAVE YOUR TONSILS? Nope. Those suckers were yanked out in a doctor's office when I was 5. Adenoids, too.

9. WOULD YOU BUNGEE JUMP? Not for all the chocolate in the world.

10. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CEREAL? Kellogg's Honey Smacks. Until I get bored with that, then Corn Pops, until I get bored with that. Also Rice Krispies.

11. DO YOU UNTIE YOUR SHOES WHEN YOU TAKE THEM OFF? Only the ones with laces, which are actually sneakers. Most of my shoes are slip-ons or have straps. I don't usually need to undo the straps.

12. CAN YOU SKATE? It's been so long, I probably would kill myself trying now.

13. WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE ICE CREAM? Chocolate. Chocolate Chocolate Chip is yummy. And Dark Chocolate from Haagen Dazs is wonderful.

14. WHAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE ABOUT PEOPLE? Their face, I guess, or what they're wearing. Sometimes, it's their hair. Whatever is prominent, usually.

15. RED OR PINK? Neither, but if forced to choose, red.

16. WHAT IS YOUR LEAST FAVOURITE THING ABOUT YOURSELF? My stubbornness, maybe. And my annoying habit of obsessing over things.

17. WHO DO YOU MISS THE MOST? My mother.

18. DO YOU WANT EVERYONE TO COMPLETE THIS LIST? I don't care one way or the other.

19. WHAT COLOR PANTS AND SHOES ARE YOU WEARING? Dark blue jeans and black suede sneakers.

21. WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO RIGHT NOW? One of my Pandora stations.

22. IF YOU WERE A CRAYON, WHAT COLOR WOULD YOU BE? Blue or black.

23. FAVORITE SMELLS? Vanilla, burning toast, barbecue steak

24. WHO WAS THE LAST PERSON YOU TALKED TO ON THE PHONE? A library patron

25. DO YOU LIKE THE PERSON WHO SENT THIS TO YOU? Yes. Well, he didn't send it. He posted it with his answers, and I decided to do it, too.

26. FAVORITE SPORTS TO WATCH? Baseball.

27. HAIR COLOR? Dark brown with white.

28. EYE COLOR? Dark brown.

29. DO YOU WEAR CONTACTS? No. Tried 'em back in my teens, didn't like 'em much. They were bigger then.

30. FAVORITE FOOD? Chocolate.

31. SCARY MOVIES OR HAPPY ENDINGS?  Doesn't matter, as long as it's good.

32. LAST MOVIE YOU WATCHED?  Gee, I have no idea. I saw one in October, uh... George Clooney... The American.

33. WHAT COLOR SHIRT ARE YOU WEARING? Black sweater.

34. SUMMER OR WINTER?  Spring, fall.

35. HUGS OR KISSES? Hugs.

37. MOST LIKELY TO RESPOND? Beats me.

38. LEAST LIKELY TO RESPOND? Ditto.

39. WHAT BOOK ARE YOU READING NOW?  Night Soldiers by Alan Furst.

40. WHAT IS ON YOUR MOUSE PAD?  At work: a yellow subway logo with my initial, sitting on top a mouse rug. At home, another subway logo mousepad sitting on a Kidrobot mousepad.

41. WHAT DID YOU WATCH ON TV LAST NIGHT?  Dexter season ender.

42. FAVORITE SOUND: hmmmm.... I used to love the sound of the ice cream truck when I was a kid. Now, just music I enjoy.

43. ROLLING STONES OR BEATLES? Beatles. But growing up, it was Herman's Hermits. Still mostly is, well, Peter Noone. And then the Monkees.

44. WHAT IS THE FARTHEST YOU HAVE BEEN FROM HOME? Hawaii.

45. DO YOU HAVE A SPECIAL TALENT? My amazing ability to be average.

46. WHERE WERE YOU BORN? Brooklyn, NY.

47. WHOSE ANSWERS ARE YOU LOOKING FORWARD TO GETTING BACK? Whoever I know who also does this.

48. HOW DID YOU MEET YOUR SPOUSE/SIGNIFICANT OTHER? Blind date, sorta. It seems as if this question should've come earlier and not been the last. The ones about who would answer seem more suitable for the end.


Feeling: stressed


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Wednesday, September 22, 2010

A TV Meme Quiz Thingie


I found this on Sweet Memes. Before I start this, I have to say that it's really hard for me to pick favorites, of anything, especially of TV shows. And to be limited to six!? Ack. But anyway, there goes.


List 6 of your favorite television shows.
This varies from month to month, or rather half-season to half-season. And I'll assume this is for current shows, not old faves like The Man from UNCLE. And I can't include any new shows yet as I haven't seen any. Although I suspect the new Hawaii 5-0 will be a contender, once I get to watch the tape tonight. I was watching the season premiere of Castle last night. [Update: I did watch Hawaii 5-0 tonight and it was great. Definitely on my list of faves.]

At the moment:
  1. NCIS
  2. Castle
  3. The Closer
  4. Leverage
  5. Medium
  6. Warehouse 13

Shows I hate leaving out: Human Target, Caprica, Stargate: Universe, How I Met Your Mother, The Good Wife, Burn Notice, Bones, Dexter, Sanctuary, Dr. Who, and Torchwood and Primeval (both of which will be back!).


1. Who is your favorite character from #2? Castle, of course. And that's only partly because the incredible Nathan Fillion is playing him.

2. Who is your least favorite character from #4? No one. I love 'em all. Every one of those wonderful, quirky characters rocks.

3. What would a crossover between #1 and #5 include? I guess if Gibbs and his team needed to consult a psychic, Allison would be the best one to approach. Which would require a trip to Phoenix. And we know how much Tony loves road trips, though not as much to places without lots of sexy women lying around the beach in a bikini.

4. Who is your favorite [relation]ship from #6? There really aren't many, but Micah and Pete are really good partners. And the curmudgeonly uncle/wacky niece relationship between Artie and Claudia is fun.

5. If you were to set one person from #3 and one person from #6 on a blind date, who would they be? I think Provenza and Mrs. Fredericks would be a hoot together. Provenza would definitely meet his match, or his better.

6. If you could meet one person from #4 and spend the day with them, who would it be, and what would you do? Character or actor? If character, Eliot, cuz he's so sexy. Actor, Christian Kane who plays him because he's hot, and I'd have him sing to me.

7. If you could change one thing about #2's plotline, what would you change? Nothing. The joy of my favorite shows is that I enjoy them for what they are and how they can surprise me without pissing me off. Much. ;) So far, Castle has been on target.

8. Explain a relationship between two people (not necessarily romantic) from show #5, and why you like the relationship between them: Well, it's mostly got family relationships. Aside from Allison and her husband, Joe, there's all the sibling rivalries going on among the 3 daughters. But Allison and her boss have a really nice working relationship I enjoy watching.

9. If the lead title characters (first name in the credits) from #1 and #3 were both drowning, and you could only save one, who would it be? Brenda from The Closer. Gibbs from NCIS can take care of himself and would probably have to rescue me and Brenda because I can't swim.

10. If you could change the title characters' order in the credits for #4, what order would you choose? I actually don't pay attention to the order in the credits. A lot of that is negotiated by their contracts, so it's not anything that really matters to me.

11. If you were able to add a new character, any kind of character you wanted, to the storyline for #6, what would the character be like and what would their role be? Back when I wrote fanfic, I might've been able to come up with something interesting, but my mind doesn't work that way, so I'll say I'd write myself in as a Mary Sue who gets to save the day with her requisite bobby pin.

12. What happens in your favorite episode of show #2? Here's where I can't pick faves comes in. Plus, I really don't remember individual episodes that well. But I do have a favorite moment. The opening of the Halloween episode when Nathan Fillion as Castle dressed up as his previous character, Mal Reynolds of Firefly. Such a delicious moment.

13. If you could kill off one of the characters of #1, who would it be and how would you do it? Absolutely no one. Stop that kind of talk now. I sweat out each season of that show since they killed off Kate. At least Sasha Alexander wanted off the show due to how physical the part was (or so it was reported), and they gave her a great send-off, but still, very traumatic. But I love Ziva, her replacement, so I've forgiven all concerned.

14. If you got the chance to visit the set for either show #3 or show #5, which would you choose? Probably 5. The Closer has a lot of complex characters who would be harder to write, I think..

15. So, I saved the best for last. If you could date anyone from any of these shows, which show and which person? Again, character or actor? Although, probably the same and there are 2, so it's a tie. Eliot/Christian Kane from Leverage and Tony/Michael Weatherly from NCIS, although there was a time, 40 years or so ago, I'd've picked David McCallum in a heartbeat (now Ducky on NCIS, but long ago he was my first true actor crush: Illya Kuryakin on The Man from UNCLE).


Feeling: rushed



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Wednesday, July 21, 2010

Character Meme

I'm Loren Silvercloak!
I'm Loren Silvercloak!
Take The Fionavar Tapestry Character Test today!
Created with Rum and Monkey's Personality Test Generator.
You are Loren Silverclok, First Mage of Brennin.
Wise and knowledgeable, your friends value your advice. You know when to hold yourself back and when to take charge. You are slow to anger, but those who underestimate your strength do so at their peril. Oh, and you've got some snazzy threads.

A lot of questions for this one. I was hoping for a sexier result, but what the heck. ;)

Found this on Wil's blog, The Daily Snooze.

Feeling: hot



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Thursday, December 17, 2009

16 Questions Meme

Found this on Facebook: 16 Questions Nobody Has Asked You Before. And I've got to admit, I don't recall being asked these before.


What was the last thing you had from Starbucks?
Uh, a piece of cake, I think. It was back in August, so my memory is fuzzy.

Which of these body parts can you crack willingly: knuckles, neck, toes, wrists, knees, shoulders?
Knuckles, but not so much as when I was younger. My elbows crack on their own.

What is the worst thing you have ever tasted?
Soap.

What is your (or was your most recent) locker number?
It was, uh, almost 40 years ago, so I don't remember.

What brand of bottled water do you like best?
Evian, but I mostly drink Poland Spring, which is cheaper and almost as good.

What kind of frosting do you prefer on chocolate cake?
Chocolate.

What was the first cell phone you had?
Uh, a Nokia, I think.

Which are your favorite socks?
Too many to choose from. I love socks.

What does your handwriting look like?
Harder to read as I get older.

When is your three-quarter birthday?
February.

Which band or singer do you dislike?
All the ones I don't like.

Who is your favorite Winnie the Pooh character?
Hmmm.... I never read Winnie the Pooh, so don't really have much affection for any of the characters.

Do you prefer neon, straight flourescent, curly flourescent, or standard light bulbs?
Those nice energy saver ones.

Are the light bulbs so shiny, just begging for you to lick them?
No.

If you had a pet lobster, what would you name it?
Dinner. Not really. I don't like eating lobster.

Do you burn inside?
Only when I have hot flashes. (What the hell does the question even mean?)


Feeling: tired

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Saturday, September 05, 2009

Me Me Me Me

They have an app that posts Daily Me Quizzes as a way to let people get to know you and they sure do provide useful posts for here. From today's selection:

Basic Info
do you get regular massages?: No, but that sure would be nice.
do you have an answering machine?: Yes
wh...at cuss word do you use the most?: Shit, crap, fuck, frak
are you underweight or overweight?: Slightly overweight
can you see your veins?: Yes, unfortunately

Favorites
soap?: Dial
fruit?: Banana
kind of red meat?: Steak, burgers
fish?: Lox
candy bar?: Haven't eaten one of those in years

Have you Ever
eaten a whole bag of potato chips?: Small bags, yes.
eaten lobster?: No. Ick.
climbed a mountain?: Walked up a path on small mountains in NYS and walked on a couple of volcanos in HI
been skydiving?: No
been water skiing?: No

Do you
wish you could change something about your life?: Do my childhood over
like your nose?: It's functional, so I guess so
like salt and vinegar chips?: Never had any
eat salsa?: No
own a boat?: Just toy ones.

What is
a small thing that people let slide but that actually has dire consequenses?: can't think of any
your most macho trait?: Uh, I use words like fuck
the longest relationship you've ever had?: Married 24 years and counting
your most embarrassing thoughts?: Why would I mention those online?
your most shameful moment?: See above

This/That
bath/shower?: Shower, but like both
markers/crayons?: Markers, but like both
pens/pencils?: Pens (except pencils to draw with)
jelly/cream cheese?: Both, together preferably
bagel/toast?: Toasted bagel

Finish...
My greatest weakness is.....: chocolate
My most special friend is.....: She knows who she is.
I wish I was a.....: an Oscar Meyer Weiner... oops, sorry, couldn't resist.
Three things I wouldn't do for a million dollars is.....: kill, hurt anyone, steal
The oddest thing I've ever put in my mouth is.....: Dunno. Maybe dirt and paste when I was a kid.

Firsts
credit card you had?: Korvette's dept store (It was the easiest to get back in the '70s when you didn't yet have a credit history.)
loan you got was for?: sofabed
first paycheck was for how much?: Uh, maybe $30 or so. It was back in 1968 or '69, a summer job.
time you had stitches?: For some minor surgery when I was 16.
time you went to the hospital for something?: For eye surgery when I was 3.

Lasts
List everything you ate in the last 24 hours?: Like I could remember. Uh, cereal, M&Ms, pizza, soda, chips, muffins, some other stuff
Last thing you used a credit card for?: Have no clue. Maybe shoes or books or dvds online
What was your last job?: same one I've got now
Last thing you celebrated?: Today, at 5:15 pm when I left work, I celebrated the end of the work week.
Last time you were at a sports bar?: Never have been

Feeling: happy to have a 3-day weekend

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Tuesday, September 01, 2009

Another Meme from Facebook

Hold grudges: I try to, but I fail miserably at it. ;)
Play an instrument: No
Read the newspaper: Yes
Believe in ghosts: No
Have an obsession: Do the toys count? Yes
Like winning: Yes, mostly, but I don't need to win.
Like waiting: Not really.
Have freckles: No
Snore: I've been told I do.
Believe in love at first sight: No
...Wear contacts or glasses: Glasses
Get along with your family?: Some of them, not others.
Do you wish you lived somewhere else?: No
Do you like roller coasters?: No
Enjoy spending time with your Mom?: I did when she was alive.
Ever think about the price of gasoline?: Don't drive, so, no.
Sleep with a fan on?: Yes, but more likely, the A/C.
Have a good handle on spelling?: Yeppers
Ever type "kik" instead of "lol"?: No
Know how to play chess?: Yes, but I suck at it and haven't played in uh, decades.
Want to get married?: Already am, and happy about it.
Ever miss being a little kid?: Yes, sometimes. Wish I could do it over.
Like seafood?: No


Feeling: stressed

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Friday, August 28, 2009

Facebook Comes to the Posting Rescue

Yeah, another questionnaire meme I found on Facebook.

Is music important to you?: Yes
Is reading important to you?: Yes
Do you watch the news daily?: Yes
Do you check the weather daily?: Yes
Are you a nice person?: I like to think so.

Favorites
Fruit?: Banana
Vegetable?: Brocoli (who woulda thunk it?)
Toolbar?: Google
Icon?: I love Google's G
Bible verse?: none

Have you Ever
feared the future?: I fear there not being a future.
dreaded the past?: No
made homeade soup?: No
bought someone a car?: No
gotten money in the mail you didn't expect?: I wish! No.

Do you
believe in miracles?: No
believe in fate?: Sometimes
use a crock pot?: No
prefer rice or pasta?: Pasta
ever go into chat rooms?: Only private ones with friends

What is
your homepage?: No homepage now, but many blogs
your favorite old movie?: Too many, but I have a soft spot in my heart for Laura.
the best brand of condoms?: none
your favorite way to eat eggs?: Scrambled, over easy, chopped, omelette
something you learned from your grandparents?: Well, there are some Yiddish words...

This/That
Yesterday/Tomorrow?: Tomorrow
Chicken soup/Clam Chowder?: Chicken soup
Radio/CDs?: Radio
Soup/Sandwich?: Sandwich
Word/Excel?: WordPerfect (Yeah, I'm contrary.)

Relationships
are you close to your grandparents?: Not since they died. I was close to the grandmother I knew.
do you stay in touch with your aunts and uncles?: Not really. There are only a few.
do you tell your significant other everything?: No. Gotta maintain some mystery.
do you and your best friend have inside secrets?: Yes.
is lying unacceptable to you?: No. Not sayng something is okay, tho.

Finish...
Life is...: a bowl of chocolate ice cream.
I am...: a chocoholic and proud of it!
I am not...: fond of fill-in-the-blank questions.
I want to be...: just what I am.
I wish I could...: retire tomorrow.

Firsts
love?: married him.
kiss?: Ah, that would be my mother's cousin's then-boyfriend, later hubby, who gave me a Sweet 16 kiss I'll never forget.
sexual experience?: That's no one's business. :)
friend?: Probably A and S.
child?: none

Lasts
What was your last dream about?: Too complicated to begin to explain. The usual weirdness.
How many letters in your last name?: Guess. ;)
When is the last time you ate too much?: Uh, sometime last week.
When is the last time you ate at a buffet?: Have no idea.
When is the last time you shared a dessert with someone?: Probably in May, at the Outback. My friends and I always get a few desserts to share.

Feeling: sassy

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Wednesday, August 19, 2009

Fifteen Films

I did this for books, but don't think I did it for films. I got this on Facebook.

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Rules: Don't take too long to think about it. Fifteen films you've seen that will always stick with you. First fifteen you can recall -- they don't have to be the best films of all time. Tag 15 friends, including me because I'm interested in seeing what films my friends choose.

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However, I have to think about it. Remembering titles, let alone the movies since I have to go back decades, takes a bit of time. Some of these are movies I've seen dozens of time. Others, just made an impression.

1. Laura. I can't begin to remember how often I've seen this. A perfect mystery, one that has been copied in both movies and on TV and probably elsewhere.
2. A Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World. One of the funniest, funnest films ever.
3. A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum. My other favorite comedy. Zero Mostel and Jack Gilford at their best. I've seen this on Broadway, too, back in the '60s.
4. Wait Until Dark. One of many "scary" movies I saw while growing up in the '60s with my friends. I don't want to lose slots here, so I'll add Psycho and Hush, Hush, Sweet Charlotte, two other scary movies from that time that have stayed with me.
5. 2001: A Space Odyssey. A family plus outing. We were 4 families seeing this when it opened, totaling 20 adults and kids, and we had at least that many theories -- discussed over dinner at Mama Leoni's -- re: what it was about.
6. Serenity. Because it was wonderful that Joss Whedon got to bring Firefly to the big screen.
7. Young Frankenstein. Mel Brooks' best, along with The Producers (first version) and the odd but wonderful The Twelve Chairs and Blazing Saddles.
8. Some Like it Hot. Great cast, great film. Nuff said.
9. Star Wars. The first one, because it was the first one, despite being chapter 4.
10. Raiders of the Lost Ark. Because it brought back memories of watching random chapters of serials when I was a kid going to the old neighborhood theater with my friends.
11. Star Trek (2009). Because it reinvented the franchise without destroying what came before. This will stay with me for the rest of my life, I suspect.
12. To Kill a Mockingbird. The best book to movie adaptation. Ever.
13. Alien. For scaring the crap out of me. Not a movie that should have been seen at midnight, which is when a friend and I saw it. The walk home in the dark after was almost as scary.
14. Little Miss Sunshine and Best in Show. A tie for just pure quirky fun.
15. Animal House. Still the best of its kind.

There are plenty of others. And I'm not tagging anyone. Do it if you'd like and leave a comment so I'll know to go read your choices. :)

Feeling: hot

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