Meme: Confession

Because sometimes you need a bit of a break from Love Month posts :-)

I got this one from Gracebug.

1. The phone rings; who do you want it to be?
Nobody. It’s too late for a phone call to be anything good.

2. When shopping at the grocery store, do you return your cart?
I rarely use a cart as I can fit a week’s worth of groceries in my two homemade canvas shopping bags–but when I use a cart I return it (and the half dozen carts loitering about the parking lot.)

3. In a social setting, are you more of a talker or a listener?
Probably a talker

4. Do you take compliments well?
I’d like to think so :-)

5. Do you play Sudoku?
Back in the day. Haven’t for a year or so.

6. If abandoned alone in the wilderness, would you survive?
Of course. I am a survivor.

7. Do you like to ride horses?
I’ve only ever ridden the kind of horses they have at Mahoney State Park–couldn’t say whether I like to or not.

8. Did you ever go to camp as a kid?
Missionette camp for a couple of years.

9. What was your favorite game as a kid?
Indians. “Circuit races”. Making hay while the sun shines. Tornado. I was an odd child.

10. If a sexy person was pursuing you, but you knew he/she was married, would you go for it?
I’d flee.

11. Have you lied to get out of a date?
Yes. Or at least, I acted like the ring on my finger meant I was taken.

12. Could you date someone with different religious beliefs than you?
No way. Number one item on the list is that he be a believer growing in Christ. “Do not be unequally yoked…for what fellowship does light have with darkness?”

13. Do you like to pursue or be pursued?
To be pursued. I’m a woman. It’s how God made us.

14. Use three words to describe yourself
Passionate. Opinionated. Feminine.

15. Do any songs make you cry?
Yes, that one that’s intentionally designed to wring tears from families with kids in the military. “Word of God Speak” by Mercy Me. “In the Garden”. The national anthem.

16. Are you continuing your education?
Currently continuing. Not sure how much longer. (Do I want a Ph.D?)

17. Do you know how to shoot a gun?
Nope. Although I’ve had a few people offer to take me shooting. I’ll have to think about whether I want to take them up on that.

18. If your house was on fire, what would be the first thing you grabbed?
My roommate

19. How often do you read books?
Every day–often several times a day.

20. Do you think more about the past, present or future?
All three. It varies by the day.

21. What is your favorite children’s book?
Toot and Puddle

22. What color are your eyes?
Blue, just like my sisters. (And my daddy. And three of my brothers.)

23. How tall are you?
Very tall. My dad says I’m an intimidating woman. I think it’s less because of my height and more because the stilletos can exert a good deal of force on a foot or a face. (5’9″ or 5’10 in stocking feet.)

24. Where is your dream house located?
I no longer know.

25. Do you have a secret fetish?
I don’t think so. I don’t have many secrets. Or many fetishes.

26. Have you tried sushi?
Yes.

27. Have you ever taken pictures in a photo booth?
No.

28. When was the last time you were at Olive Garden?
A coupla weeks ago (same time as Grace)

29. When was the last time you were at Church?
This morning

30. Where was the furthest place you traveled today?
To church

31. What was your favorite job?
Interning at the Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department–running the 5-4-3-2-1-Go! program.

32. Do you like mustard?
Yes-especially Best Choice (store brand) honey mustard.

33. Do you prefer to sleep or eat?
I like both–but eating is more enjoyable. I tend to not be very conscious while I’m sleeping.

34. Do you look like your mom or dad?
I have my mom’s hair and nose, my dad’s eyes and oval face. I probably resemble my dad more than my mom–but it’s a close call.

35. How long does it take you in the shower?
If I’m showering, it’s generally ’cause I’m in a REAL hurry–so 5 minutes tops.

36. Can you do the splits?
Uh-uh.

37. What movie do you want to see right now?
Do I want to see a movie right now?

38. If you could fast forward your life, would you?
I’d be tempted to fast forward to the end of school–but I don’t think it’d be wise. God plans the days of my life for a reason. I’d rather not skip His purposes in any of them.

39. What did you do for New Year’s?
Hung out at Anna’s

40. Do you think The Grudge was scary?
THE Grudge? What grudge? Most grudges are scary.

41. Could you relate to a character in Mean Girls?
Never seen it. Heard about it. I hope I’m not anything like those girls.

42. Do you own a camera phone?
My phone does have a camera. I don’t use it.

43. Do you have an “ex box” with pics and letters from past lovers?
Past lovers? No.

44. Was your mom a cheerleader?
No. More like Salutatorian (right?), newspaper, choir, volleyball… It was a small school and Mom was smart.

45. What’s the last letter of your middle name?
E

46. Do you like your middle name?
I do. It means “myrh” (or bitter)

47. How many hours of sleep do you get a night?
The $64,000 question.

48. Do you like care bears?
I’ve never really had an opinion regarding Care Bears.

49. What do you buy at the movies?
Nothing. I don’t go to movies.

50. Do you know how to play poker?
I have officially learned how to play Texas Hold’em. Which doesn’t mean that I could actually play it.

51. Do you wear your seatbelt?
Every time I’m in a vehicle.

52. What do you wear to sleep?
These days, sweatpants and a t-shirt and full socks.

53. Anything big ever happen in your hometown?
Husker football, and baseball, and volleyball.

54. How many meals do you eat a day?
Three, generally.

55. Is your tongue pierced?
Negative.

56. Ever meet anyone you met on myspace?
Never met anyone on myspace. Not on myspace. Think myspace is of the devil.

57. Do you read myspace bulletins?
See above.

58. Do you like funny or serious people better?
I think I’ve heard this question before. Didn’t know how to answer it the last time either.

59. Ever been to L.A.?
Nope

60. Did you eat a cookie today?
No…no, I didn’t. Bummer.

61. Do you use cuss words in other languages?
If I do, it’s entirely accidental. I do occasionally yell jibberish when I first wake up.

62. Do you steal or pay for your music downloads?
Only download legally. Was convicted about this five or six years ago and wiped my entire collection.

63. Do you hate chocolate?
As if.

64. What do you and your parents fight about the most?
Dad and I: predestination, John Piper
Mom and I: science fiction :-P

65. Are you a gullible person?
I suspect so, but am unsure.

66. Do you need a boyfriend/girlfriend to be happy?
Perfect joy is found in Christ and Christ alone.

67. If you could have any job what would it be?
Mmm. There are lots I’d like–wife, mother, director of a church-based community center, community-based dietitian, lactation consultant, the list goes on and on. But, for now, I’ll be content with wherever God leads me. Because what He chooses for me is ultimately the best choice.

68. Are you easy to get along with?
Depends on whether you are. (B’I’on know. Whatcha askin’ me for?)

69. What is your favorite time of day?
Early mornings when I’ve slept enough the night before.

70. What is the last book you read?
Don’t Waste Your Life by John Piper (currently in the middle of)
Dug Down Deep by Joshua Harris (currently in the middle of)
Good Enough by Paula Yoo (finished Friday)