Put your MP3 player on shuffle and post the first ten songs that come up. Do not cheat and only post the "cool" songs or the songs that do not embarrass you!
1. "Keep the Faith" by Michael Jackson from Dangerous
2. "Maybe World" by Mary Chapin Carpenter from Time*Sex*Love*
3. "Don't Worry 'Bout A Thing" by SHeDAISY from Sweet Right Here
4. "Mississippi" by Paula Cole from This Fire
5. "Still" by 98 Degrees from 98 Degrees and Rising
6. "I Love the Lord" by Petra from Petra Praise: The Rock Cries Out
7. "The Woman Before Me" by Trisha Yearwood from Songbook: A Collection of Hits
8. "Sing for the Moment" by Eminem from Curtain Call: The Hits
9. "Whenever, Wherever" by Shakira from Laundry Service
10. "Jam" by Michael Jackson from This Is It
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26 April 2011
26 March 2011
You Know You're From Missouri When
Something today on a forum I participated in made me think of this, so I thought I'd post it.
1. Everyone you know has been on a "Float Trip,"
2. "Vacation" means driving to Silver Dollar City, Worlds of Fun or Six Flags.
3. You measure distance in minutes rather than miles. For example, "Well, Webb City's only 20 minutes away."
4. The phrase "I'm going to the Lake this weekend"only means one thing.
5. You know several people who have hit a deer.
6. You know what "Party Cove" is.
7. Your school classes were cancelled because of cold.
8. Your school classes were canceled because of heat.
9. You instinctively ask some one you've just met, "What high school did you go to?"
10. You've had to switch from "heat" to "A/C" in the same day.
11. You think ethanol makes your truck "run a lot better."
12. You know what's knee-high by the Fourth of July.
13. You see people wear bib overalls at funerals.
14. You see a car running in the parking lot at the store with no one in it, no matter what time of day.
15. You know in your heart that Mizzou can beat Nebraska in football.
16. You end your sentences with an unnecessary preposition. Example: "Where's my coat at?"
17. All the festivals across the state are named after a fruit, vegetable or grain.
18. You install security lights on your house and garage but leave both unlocked.
19. You think of the major four food groups as beef, pork, beer, and Jell-O salad with marshmallows.
20. You carry jumper cables in your car and know that everyone else should.
21. You went to skating parties as a kid.
22. You only own three spices: salt, pepper, and ketchup.
23. You design your kid's Halloween costume to fit over a snowsuit.
24. The local paper covers national and international headlines on one page, but requires six pages for sports.
25. You'll pay for your kids to go to college unless they want to go to KU.
26. You think that "deer season" is a National Holiday.
27. You know that Concordia is halfway between Kansas City and Columbia, and Columbia is halfway between St. Louis and Kansas City, and the Warrenton Outlet Mall is halfway between Columbia and St. Louis.
28. You can't think of anything better than sitting on the porch in the middle of the summer during a thunderstorm.
29. You know which leaves make good toilet paper.
30. You've said, "It's not the heat, it's the humidity."
31. You know all four seasons: Almost Summer, Summer, Still Summer and Football.
32. You know if another Missourian is from the Boot-heel, Ozarks, Eastern, Middle or Western Missouri soon as they open their mouth.
33. You know that Harry S Truman, Walt Disney and Mark Twain are all from Missouri.
34. You failed World Geography in school because you thought Cuba, Versailles, California, Nevada, Houston, Cabool, Louisiana, Springfield, and Mexico were cities in Missouri. (And they are! AND you know the correct way to pronounce "Versailles" and "Nevada.")
35. You know what "HOME OF THE THROWED ROLL" means.
1. Everyone you know has been on a "Float Trip,"
2. "Vacation" means driving to Silver Dollar City, Worlds of Fun or Six Flags.
3. You measure distance in minutes rather than miles. For example, "Well, Webb City's only 20 minutes away."
4. The phrase "I'm going to the Lake this weekend"only means one thing.
5. You know several people who have hit a deer.
6. You know what "Party Cove" is.
7. Your school classes were cancelled because of cold.
8. Your school classes were canceled because of heat.
9. You instinctively ask some one you've just met, "What high school did you go to?"
10. You've had to switch from "heat" to "A/C" in the same day.
11. You think ethanol makes your truck "run a lot better."
12. You know what's knee-high by the Fourth of July.
13. You see people wear bib overalls at funerals.
14. You see a car running in the parking lot at the store with no one in it, no matter what time of day.
15. You know in your heart that Mizzou can beat Nebraska in football.
16. You end your sentences with an unnecessary preposition. Example: "Where's my coat at?"
17. All the festivals across the state are named after a fruit, vegetable or grain.
18. You install security lights on your house and garage but leave both unlocked.
19. You think of the major four food groups as beef, pork, beer, and Jell-O salad with marshmallows.
20. You carry jumper cables in your car and know that everyone else should.
21. You went to skating parties as a kid.
22. You only own three spices: salt, pepper, and ketchup.
23. You design your kid's Halloween costume to fit over a snowsuit.
24. The local paper covers national and international headlines on one page, but requires six pages for sports.
25. You'll pay for your kids to go to college unless they want to go to KU.
26. You think that "deer season" is a National Holiday.
27. You know that Concordia is halfway between Kansas City and Columbia, and Columbia is halfway between St. Louis and Kansas City, and the Warrenton Outlet Mall is halfway between Columbia and St. Louis.
28. You can't think of anything better than sitting on the porch in the middle of the summer during a thunderstorm.
29. You know which leaves make good toilet paper.
30. You've said, "It's not the heat, it's the humidity."
31. You know all four seasons: Almost Summer, Summer, Still Summer and Football.
32. You know if another Missourian is from the Boot-heel, Ozarks, Eastern, Middle or Western Missouri soon as they open their mouth.
33. You know that Harry S Truman, Walt Disney and Mark Twain are all from Missouri.
34. You failed World Geography in school because you thought Cuba, Versailles, California, Nevada, Houston, Cabool, Louisiana, Springfield, and Mexico were cities in Missouri. (And they are! AND you know the correct way to pronounce "Versailles" and "Nevada.")
35. You know what "HOME OF THE THROWED ROLL" means.
21 March 2011
Julie Says
(You know, like the game "Simon Says," but this is "Julie Says.")
A few days ago, I told y'all to go check out Julie's blog. If you did so, you probably saw this post from her in which she mentioned some things she likes to discover about people.
So since she mentioned some things I could do, I figured that would be the subject of today's blog post.
Thing #1: what they eat for breakfast, specifically I like to see pictures of what people eat for breakfast
Just to be clear, that medicine bottle that appears to be sitting on top of the milk carton is actually sitting on top of the toaster oven in the background, and it is NOT part of my breakfast. Only the Peanut Butter Puffins, the fat-free milk, and the blood oranges, all compliments of Trader Joe's. This was my first foray with blood oranges, and I LOVE them. Although it was probably funny watching me choose a bag because I didn't know that some of them were darker naturally, so I kept rejecting bags. I probably rejected about ten bags before I finally asked someone if blood oranges just looked that way. Then I joked that someone somewhere was probably wondering wtf my problem was.
Thing #3 she asked for: what their handwriting looks like
Top row: sink drainer, Desitin (yep, the diaper rash cream)
Third row: Head & Shoulders sample, Neutrogena New Hands cream (x 2), Flonase, Neutrogena Norwegian Formula Fast Absorbing Hand Cream, Neutrogena Triple Moisture Healing Shine Serum
Second row: Night guard brush, night guard container, Neutrogena Healthy Defense daily moisturiser
Bottom row: Listerine, Colgate samples (x 3), contact lenses, Vicks Vapo-Rub, Neutrogena Radiance Boost eye cream, Neutrogena Healthy Skin eye cream (x 2), yellow nail polish, red nail polish
And, no, I didn't organise my medicine cabinet AT ALL prior to the taking of this picture.
(And, Julie, you may remember about a year ago when you polled people on your blog about their skin care products and I told you that I owned pretty much everything Neutrogena manufactured... I wasn't lying. You should see the rest of my inventory; that's just my medicine cabinet!)
A few days ago, I told y'all to go check out Julie's blog. If you did so, you probably saw this post from her in which she mentioned some things she likes to discover about people.
So since she mentioned some things I could do, I figured that would be the subject of today's blog post.
Thing #1: what they eat for breakfast, specifically I like to see pictures of what people eat for breakfast
Just to be clear, that medicine bottle that appears to be sitting on top of the milk carton is actually sitting on top of the toaster oven in the background, and it is NOT part of my breakfast. Only the Peanut Butter Puffins, the fat-free milk, and the blood oranges, all compliments of Trader Joe's. This was my first foray with blood oranges, and I LOVE them. Although it was probably funny watching me choose a bag because I didn't know that some of them were darker naturally, so I kept rejecting bags. I probably rejected about ten bags before I finally asked someone if blood oranges just looked that way. Then I joked that someone somewhere was probably wondering wtf my problem was.
Thing #3 she asked for: what their handwriting looks like
When I was a kid, my natural handwriting usually tended more toward the one on the bottom. You'll see that not all of the words are fully spelt out, and that's more because of the steno teaching I did when I taught court reporters; it comes in handy quite a bit. However, when I was a kid and my mom (the teacher) would check my homework, if she couldn't read my homework, she would rip it up and make me start over. So I learnt quite quickly to "write pretty."
Thing #5 she asked for: what is in their medicine cabinet
Third row: Head & Shoulders sample, Neutrogena New Hands cream (x 2), Flonase, Neutrogena Norwegian Formula Fast Absorbing Hand Cream, Neutrogena Triple Moisture Healing Shine Serum
Second row: Night guard brush, night guard container, Neutrogena Healthy Defense daily moisturiser
Bottom row: Listerine, Colgate samples (x 3), contact lenses, Vicks Vapo-Rub, Neutrogena Radiance Boost eye cream, Neutrogena Healthy Skin eye cream (x 2), yellow nail polish, red nail polish
And, no, I didn't organise my medicine cabinet AT ALL prior to the taking of this picture.
(And, Julie, you may remember about a year ago when you polled people on your blog about their skin care products and I told you that I owned pretty much everything Neutrogena manufactured... I wasn't lying. You should see the rest of my inventory; that's just my medicine cabinet!)
19 March 2011
Uh - sorry, no.
You Are a Auditory Learner |
 You tend to remember what you hear, and you have a knack for speaking well. You excel at debating, foreign languages, and music. You would be an excellent diplomat - or rock star! |
This is HYSTERICALLY wrong since I have a learning disability called CAPD (Central Auditory Processing Deficit/Disorder/Deficiency/insert your favourite "D" word here).
This means that I most certainly am NOT an auditory learner. In fact, this is my least favourite way to learn, and it is the least effective way for me to learn.
If you've ever watched television with me, you know I use the captions. And if you've ever had a class with me, you know I use CART services, which is like having a captionist with me, so I can read the lecture off of a laptop in real time. After class, the transcript of the class would also get sent to me so I could take notes, because if I try to take notes while I'm listening, my brain gets completely overwhelmed. With the CAPD, I can either listen or write - doing both at the same time is a complete cluster.
Although having CAPD sometimes results in some funny moments. Another CAPD effect is that the brain will mis-translate sounds. For instance, a friend of mine once said that her friends like to meet in Philly because it's "a central location." Now, this is a friend from my MPH programme, so she knows about my CAPD. I gave her a look and asked her why they met in Philly. She repeated the reason. I asked her again. She repeated it. I said, "I'm sorry - one more time?" She finally said, "What are you hearing?"
"A sexual location."
But the most frustrating thing for me is that CAPD-ers have a really difficult time with word recall. I know everyone has those "Ooh, what's the word I'm trying to think of" moments, but imagine how often you have them, and then imagine that you have them several times a day. And then imagine that EVERY time you're stressed or anxious you have them. Most CAPD-ers are intelligent people, so it's especially frustrating when it happens. For me (I won't speak for all of us), I usually get a visual picture of the word I want. So I can access the idea of the word, but not the word itself. And sometimes it'll be up to a two weeks before I get the word. My friend Kirsten has become especially adept at helping me with this. "Kirsten! I need a word! The word that means, like, a mountain with ice! It's all shiny!" It ended up the word I wanted was reflection.
It's fun being me.
But the bottom line: This meme is SOOOOO wrong!
16 March 2011
07 March 2011
7 Things You Probably Know About Me
Last week, I did a list of seven things you don't know about me.
So I thought this week, I'd do a list of things you SHOULD know about me if you're my friend (or if you've been paying any attention at all).
1. I'm a big Michael Jackson fan. In fact, that's probably an understatement.
2. I don't eat pork. This is because of the book "Charlotte's Web" and the movie "Babe." When I was a kid, "Charlotte's Web" was my favourite book. I have LONG told my mother that her grandchildren will be named Charlotte and Wilbur. I tried not to eat pork when I was a kid, but I was raised in the Midwest where pork is a staple. And my mom is the "you'll eat what I put in front of you, or you won't eat" type. When "Babe" came out (they used 48 pigs in that movie - pigs grow FAST!), James Cromwell said that he became a vegan as a result of the movie (he was already a vegetarian), and I decided that if someone his age could change his eating habits, so could I. So when I moved to Philadelphia, I quit eating pork. Done and done.
3. I'm a big sports fan. But with the exception of the Royals, I'm not a homer. I root for the San Jose Sharks, the Oakland Raiders, and I'm not much for basketball (although in the day, I loved to watch Michael Jordan fly). Besides MLB, NHL, and NFL, I also like NASCAR, tennis, the X-Games, and a lot of the Olympic sports.
4. I love water. In a restaurant, I rarely order anything to drink. At home, I drink from a one litre water bottle, because it's easier than walking back and forth to the kitchen faucet all day since I generally drink three to four litres of water per day.
5. I love to read. If you've been in my flat, this one is obvious (unless you thought I just hoarded books). Or if you've been in my bedroom and glanced at my bed and noticed the several books and few magazines that are usually occupying the side of my bed. I was that kid who got in trouble for reading during class. Hell, once during summer vacation, Orin yelled at me for reading too much in the car and not admiring the scenery. When Mom would drag me to antique shops and flea markets when I was a kid, I finally perfected the art of reading while I walked up and down the aisles.
6. I've never met a spicy food I didn't like. Yum. If a menu denotes certain items as "spicy," I will automatically start eliminating the non-spicy items from consideration. And it damned well BETTER be spicy, too.
7. I have a list of the top four movies I HATE. In order, they are: The Wizard of Oz, E.T., Alice in Wonderland (the original animated Disney movie), and A Christmas Story. I hate The Wizard of Oz so much that Mom will sometimes call me just to (sarcastically) let me know it's on. E.T. was creepy enough on its own, but it got even creepier when Orin bought my sister and I these E.T. dolls that were about a foot tall and had these unintentionally almost glow-in-the-dark eyes. I'd wake up in the middle of the night and both of these dolls would be friggin' staring at me. Alice in Wonderland is just NOT a normal movie made my normal people for normal people to watch. And A Christmas Story is just plain annoying and ridiculous.
So I thought this week, I'd do a list of things you SHOULD know about me if you're my friend (or if you've been paying any attention at all).
1. I'm a big Michael Jackson fan. In fact, that's probably an understatement.
2. I don't eat pork. This is because of the book "Charlotte's Web" and the movie "Babe." When I was a kid, "Charlotte's Web" was my favourite book. I have LONG told my mother that her grandchildren will be named Charlotte and Wilbur. I tried not to eat pork when I was a kid, but I was raised in the Midwest where pork is a staple. And my mom is the "you'll eat what I put in front of you, or you won't eat" type. When "Babe" came out (they used 48 pigs in that movie - pigs grow FAST!), James Cromwell said that he became a vegan as a result of the movie (he was already a vegetarian), and I decided that if someone his age could change his eating habits, so could I. So when I moved to Philadelphia, I quit eating pork. Done and done.
3. I'm a big sports fan. But with the exception of the Royals, I'm not a homer. I root for the San Jose Sharks, the Oakland Raiders, and I'm not much for basketball (although in the day, I loved to watch Michael Jordan fly). Besides MLB, NHL, and NFL, I also like NASCAR, tennis, the X-Games, and a lot of the Olympic sports.
4. I love water. In a restaurant, I rarely order anything to drink. At home, I drink from a one litre water bottle, because it's easier than walking back and forth to the kitchen faucet all day since I generally drink three to four litres of water per day.
5. I love to read. If you've been in my flat, this one is obvious (unless you thought I just hoarded books). Or if you've been in my bedroom and glanced at my bed and noticed the several books and few magazines that are usually occupying the side of my bed. I was that kid who got in trouble for reading during class. Hell, once during summer vacation, Orin yelled at me for reading too much in the car and not admiring the scenery. When Mom would drag me to antique shops and flea markets when I was a kid, I finally perfected the art of reading while I walked up and down the aisles.
6. I've never met a spicy food I didn't like. Yum. If a menu denotes certain items as "spicy," I will automatically start eliminating the non-spicy items from consideration. And it damned well BETTER be spicy, too.
7. I have a list of the top four movies I HATE. In order, they are: The Wizard of Oz, E.T., Alice in Wonderland (the original animated Disney movie), and A Christmas Story. I hate The Wizard of Oz so much that Mom will sometimes call me just to (sarcastically) let me know it's on. E.T. was creepy enough on its own, but it got even creepier when Orin bought my sister and I these E.T. dolls that were about a foot tall and had these unintentionally almost glow-in-the-dark eyes. I'd wake up in the middle of the night and both of these dolls would be friggin' staring at me. Alice in Wonderland is just NOT a normal movie made my normal people for normal people to watch. And A Christmas Story is just plain annoying and ridiculous.
01 March 2011
7 Things You Don't Know About Me
(Inspired by Ria's blog post a few days ago)
1. I sleep with a lamp on. Nope, not a nightlight - a full on lamp.
2. Sometimes, I have such realistic dreams that I'll have to check with friends in the morning to see if my dream was actually a dream. There have been times when I've shown up to meet a friend for lunch because I've dreamt that we had something scheduled, and I didn't realise it was a dream. So I've learnt to put EVERYTHING in my book. When I wake up, if it isn't in the book, check with said friend before actually trying to meet them.
3. I get stuck on songs and can literally listen to the same song all day without getting tired of it.
4. When I was a kid, my favourite colour was purple. My grandma hasn't realised that I'm not still a kid.
5. My favourite sandwich is a patty melt.
6. I am VERY particular about the correct way to eat candy bars. For instance, a Pay-Day should have all of the peanuts eaten off one-by-one first. Then, the rest of the bar may be eaten. A Kit-Kat should have the ends nibbled off. Then the top layer should be nibbled off. Then each subsequent layer should be removed one by one.
7. I once got my eyebrows waxed and have regretted it ever since (for philosophical reasons; it was completely painless). While I don't judge others who wax, thread, pluck, or tweeze, I don't think there is anything that could ever convince me to do that again.
1. I sleep with a lamp on. Nope, not a nightlight - a full on lamp.
2. Sometimes, I have such realistic dreams that I'll have to check with friends in the morning to see if my dream was actually a dream. There have been times when I've shown up to meet a friend for lunch because I've dreamt that we had something scheduled, and I didn't realise it was a dream. So I've learnt to put EVERYTHING in my book. When I wake up, if it isn't in the book, check with said friend before actually trying to meet them.
3. I get stuck on songs and can literally listen to the same song all day without getting tired of it.
4. When I was a kid, my favourite colour was purple. My grandma hasn't realised that I'm not still a kid.
5. My favourite sandwich is a patty melt.
6. I am VERY particular about the correct way to eat candy bars. For instance, a Pay-Day should have all of the peanuts eaten off one-by-one first. Then, the rest of the bar may be eaten. A Kit-Kat should have the ends nibbled off. Then the top layer should be nibbled off. Then each subsequent layer should be removed one by one.
7. I once got my eyebrows waxed and have regretted it ever since (for philosophical reasons; it was completely painless). While I don't judge others who wax, thread, pluck, or tweeze, I don't think there is anything that could ever convince me to do that again.
11 June 2010
A literary meme
I know I said the next blog post would be about the NASCAR HOF. But, see, this isn't a blog post; it's a meme. I won't tag anyone, but I'd love to see this pop up on various blogs, especially those of you who are librarian friends of mine (ahem).
(1) What author do you own the most books by?
Michael Connelly or John Lescroart
(pause)
Okay, I went and counted. I have 16 Connellys and 16 Lescroarts. It's a tie!
(2) What book do you own the most copies of?
Charlotte's Web (3)
(3) Did it bother you that both those questions ended with prepositions?
A little.
(4) What fictional character are you secretly in love with?
James Alexander Malcolm MacKenzie Fraser (from the Outlander novels)
(5) What book have you read the most times in your life?
Charlotte's Web
(6) What was your favorite book when you were ten years old?
Um. Charlotte's Web.
(7) What is the worst book you’ve read in the past year?
Rich Again by Anna Maxted. Awful. Horrible. I want to burn it.
(8) What is the best book you’ve read in the past year?
Heroes for my Son by Brad Meltzer
(9) If you could force everyone you know to read one book, what would it be?
Charlotte's Web. It's again friendship and love and how far we'll go for those we care about, but without getting SO deep. And E.B. White's writing style... it's just classic.
(10) Who deserves to win the next Nobel Prize for Literature?
Edgar Allan Poe
(11) What book would you most like to see made into a movie?
I think a lot of Jane Green's novels could be made into fun movies without upsetting me too much.
(12) What book would you least like to see made into a movie?
Outlander by Diana Gabaldon. Simply because I've lived with those characters and that world in my head for SO long that anything on the screen would BE WRONG.
(13) Describe your weirdest dream involving a writer, book, or literary character.
If I've had these types of dreams, I sure as hell have forgotten them. And that may be a good thing.
(14) What is the most lowbrow book you’ve read as an adult?
Define lowbrow.
(15) What is the most difficult book you’ve ever read?
On one hand, The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold earns a mention because it just sucked so much and I have NO EFFING IDEA why people went around praising it for a year (see my goodreads review for more on how I feel about that book). But on a more serious level, Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry is always really difficult for me. I first encountered it in grade five, and I've read it several times since then (the most recent time was last year), but it's a difficult one. Set in 1930s Mississippi, it explores living in the South from the perspective of a close-knit black family. Narrated by Cassie, a young daughter in the family, who really struggles with the social justice issues of the times.
(16) What is the most obscure Shakespeare play you’ve seen?
Unfortunately, I don't think I've seen obscure ones. Although I have seen "The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)." Does that count? ;)
(17) Do you prefer the French or the Russians?
I haven't had either. Oh wait, you meant...
(18) Roth or Updike?
Neither, but thanks.
(19) David Sedaris or Dave Eggers?
Both!
(20) Shakespeare, Milton, or Chaucer?
I love me some Shakespeare, but I've got nothing against Milton or Chaucer, either. One of my fondest memories from high was going through The Canterbury Tales in Mr. Anderson's class.
(21) Austen or Eliot?
I haven't read Eliot. So Austen by default (although I truly like Austen).
(22) What is the biggest or most embarrassing gap in your reading?
Apparently, see above. I wouldn't say that I'm particularly embarrassed by my gaps, though.
(23) What is your favorite novel?
Charlotte's Web (okay, it's a children's novel, but it's still a novel!)
(24) Play?
A View From the Bridge by Arthur Miller. I fell in love with it in high when we studied it, they took us on a field trip to see it, and there's been no turning back since.
(25) Poem?
"The Bells" by Edgar Allan Poe, "Phenomenal Women" by Maya Angelou, and "On the Pulse of Morning" by Maya Angelou
(26) Essay?
Most anything by Mark Twain (I am a Missourian, after all)
(27) Short story?
Depending on my mood, I'll go for either Poe or Twain.
(28) Work of nonfiction?
(29) Who is your favorite writer?
Brad Meltzer
(30) Who is the most overrated writer alive today?
Dan Brown. He's written one novel. The rest are all variations on that novel. He changes the location and the character names and calls it a new novel. Wow.
(31) What is your desert island book?
Can I just take Brad Meltzer and make him keep writing new books for me while I'm there? If I had to choose just one book (and not a series or the works of an author), I'd probably take Outlander because it's good and long. Or maybe the new edition of "Michael Jackson: The Magic and the Madness." Because between reading, I could sing and dance and not be embarrassed by too many people watching me. ;)
(32) And… what are you reading right now?
Hell Gate by Linda Fairstein
(1) What author do you own the most books by?
Michael Connelly or John Lescroart
(pause)
Okay, I went and counted. I have 16 Connellys and 16 Lescroarts. It's a tie!
(2) What book do you own the most copies of?
Charlotte's Web (3)
(3) Did it bother you that both those questions ended with prepositions?
A little.
(4) What fictional character are you secretly in love with?
James Alexander Malcolm MacKenzie Fraser (from the Outlander novels)
(5) What book have you read the most times in your life?
Charlotte's Web
(6) What was your favorite book when you were ten years old?
Um. Charlotte's Web.
(7) What is the worst book you’ve read in the past year?
Rich Again by Anna Maxted. Awful. Horrible. I want to burn it.
(8) What is the best book you’ve read in the past year?
Heroes for my Son by Brad Meltzer
(9) If you could force everyone you know to read one book, what would it be?
Charlotte's Web. It's again friendship and love and how far we'll go for those we care about, but without getting SO deep. And E.B. White's writing style... it's just classic.
(10) Who deserves to win the next Nobel Prize for Literature?
Edgar Allan Poe
(11) What book would you most like to see made into a movie?
I think a lot of Jane Green's novels could be made into fun movies without upsetting me too much.
(12) What book would you least like to see made into a movie?
Outlander by Diana Gabaldon. Simply because I've lived with those characters and that world in my head for SO long that anything on the screen would BE WRONG.
(13) Describe your weirdest dream involving a writer, book, or literary character.
If I've had these types of dreams, I sure as hell have forgotten them. And that may be a good thing.
(14) What is the most lowbrow book you’ve read as an adult?
Define lowbrow.
(15) What is the most difficult book you’ve ever read?
On one hand, The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold earns a mention because it just sucked so much and I have NO EFFING IDEA why people went around praising it for a year (see my goodreads review for more on how I feel about that book). But on a more serious level, Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry is always really difficult for me. I first encountered it in grade five, and I've read it several times since then (the most recent time was last year), but it's a difficult one. Set in 1930s Mississippi, it explores living in the South from the perspective of a close-knit black family. Narrated by Cassie, a young daughter in the family, who really struggles with the social justice issues of the times.
(16) What is the most obscure Shakespeare play you’ve seen?
Unfortunately, I don't think I've seen obscure ones. Although I have seen "The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)." Does that count? ;)
(17) Do you prefer the French or the Russians?
I haven't had either. Oh wait, you meant...
(18) Roth or Updike?
Neither, but thanks.
(19) David Sedaris or Dave Eggers?
Both!
(20) Shakespeare, Milton, or Chaucer?
I love me some Shakespeare, but I've got nothing against Milton or Chaucer, either. One of my fondest memories from high was going through The Canterbury Tales in Mr. Anderson's class.
(21) Austen or Eliot?
I haven't read Eliot. So Austen by default (although I truly like Austen).
(22) What is the biggest or most embarrassing gap in your reading?
Apparently, see above. I wouldn't say that I'm particularly embarrassed by my gaps, though.
(23) What is your favorite novel?
Charlotte's Web (okay, it's a children's novel, but it's still a novel!)
(24) Play?
A View From the Bridge by Arthur Miller. I fell in love with it in high when we studied it, they took us on a field trip to see it, and there's been no turning back since.
(25) Poem?
"The Bells" by Edgar Allan Poe, "Phenomenal Women" by Maya Angelou, and "On the Pulse of Morning" by Maya Angelou
(26) Essay?
Most anything by Mark Twain (I am a Missourian, after all)
(27) Short story?
Depending on my mood, I'll go for either Poe or Twain.
(28) Work of nonfiction?
(29) Who is your favorite writer?
Brad Meltzer
(30) Who is the most overrated writer alive today?
Dan Brown. He's written one novel. The rest are all variations on that novel. He changes the location and the character names and calls it a new novel. Wow.
(31) What is your desert island book?
Can I just take Brad Meltzer and make him keep writing new books for me while I'm there? If I had to choose just one book (and not a series or the works of an author), I'd probably take Outlander because it's good and long. Or maybe the new edition of "Michael Jackson: The Magic and the Madness." Because between reading, I could sing and dance and not be embarrassed by too many people watching me. ;)
(32) And… what are you reading right now?
Hell Gate by Linda Fairstein
25 January 2010
Happy 101 meme
Ria over at Short Attention Span Theatre as awarded me the Happy 101 Blog Award. And it seemed easier to comply than to try to come up with a blog post about something other than I've sat in the same spot on the couch and cried for the last three days (oops). Besides, no ones really wants to hear that. So, on to the fun!
This award comes with the following rules (what's with the rules? This was supposed to be FUN!):
2. List who gave the award to you and use a link to her/his blog (or hyperlink).
3. List 10 things that make you happy.
4. Pass the award on to other bloggers and visit their blog to let them know!
10 Things That Make Me Happy
(in no particular order)
1. Oscar
2. Felix
3. My mom
4. Friends
5. Reading
6. Knitting (well, when I'm not experiencing Epic Fail)
7. Music
8. Laughing
9. Sports
10. Food
11. Volunteering
12. Quality television shows
(Yep, more than ten. Sue me. I dare you.)
Tag! You're it:
aminuteafter3
anatomicalheart
dragonintherain
frenchnewwave
aminuteafter3
anatomicalheart
dragonintherain
frenchnewwave
28 August 2009
From Jean
Your result for Howard Gardner's Eight Types of Intelligence Test...
Interpersonal
25% Logical, 18% Spatial, 55% Linguistic, 14% Intrapersonal, 57% Interpersonal, 29% Musical, 18% Bodily-Kinesthetic and 22% Naturalistic!
"This area has to do with interaction with others. People in this category are usually extroverts and are characterized by their sensitivity to others' moods, feelings, temperaments and motivations, and their ability to cooperate in order to work as part of a group. They communicate effectively and empathize easily with others, and may be either leaders or followers. They typically learn best by working with others and often enjoy discussion and debate.
Careers which suit those with this intelligence include politicians, managers, teachers, social workers and diplomats." (Wikipedia)
Take Howard Gardner's Eight Types of Intelligence Test at HelloQuizzy
11 May 2009
My Rainbow
Your rainbow is intensely shaded orange, brown, and gray.
What is says about you: You are an elegant person. You appreciate the roughness of nature. You feel closer to people when you understand their imperfections. Others are amazed at how you don't give up.
Find the colors of your rainbow at spacefem.com.
What is says about you: You are an elegant person. You appreciate the roughness of nature. You feel closer to people when you understand their imperfections. Others are amazed at how you don't give up.
Find the colors of your rainbow at spacefem.com.
21 April 2009
Questionnaire
Okay, so I know all of you fairly well, but hey, I love learning new stuff, and some of this info could be very helpful. So please comment with your responses to these questions.
1. name:
2. birthday:
3. place of residence:
4. what makes you happy:
5. what are you listening to now/have listened to last:
6. if you do, what is particularly good/bad about my blog:
7. an interesting fact about you that I don't already know:
8. are you in love/do you have a crush at the moment:
9. favorite place to be:
10. favorite lyric:
11. best time of the year:
recommend:
1. a film:
2. a book:
3. a band, a song and an album:
plus:
1. one thing you like about me:
2. two things you like about yourself:
3. put this in your blog so i can tell you what i think of you
1. name:
2. birthday:
3. place of residence:
4. what makes you happy:
5. what are you listening to now/have listened to last:
6. if you do, what is particularly good/bad about my blog:
7. an interesting fact about you that I don't already know:
8. are you in love/do you have a crush at the moment:
9. favorite place to be:
10. favorite lyric:
11. best time of the year:
recommend:
1. a film:
2. a book:
3. a band, a song and an album:
plus:
1. one thing you like about me:
2. two things you like about yourself:
3. put this in your blog so i can tell you what i think of you
12 April 2009
Now this is more like it
Your Chocolate Easter Bunny Personality |
 You know what you want in life and how to get it. You're not going to waste time or let yourself be meek Whether it's chocolate, money, or power... You take what you can get, and you act quickly. You have a lot of energy, and people sometimes scared by your determination. Not that you care what other people think. You're not going to apologize for who you are. |
Not sure I agree with this
You Are a Snow Leopard |
 You have learned that you must rely on yourself, and yourself alone, to live a happy life. You are understand the world better than most people you know. You are very perceptive and intuitive. You need lots of space to think. If you don't get the space you need, you're likely to bite someone's head off. Because you are so thoughtful and solitary, people find you to be intense and mysterious. You're even seen as intimidating. |
31 March 2009
23 March 2009
From Ria and Jean
I think this one fits me quite well... at least I HOPE it does.
Your Word is "Peace" |
 You see life as precious, and you wish everyone was safe, happy, and taken care of. Social justice, human rights, and peace for all nations are all important to you. While you can't stop war, you try to be as calm and compassionate as possible in your everyday life. You promote harmony and cooperation. You're always willing to meet someone a little more than halfway. |
Another meme
Your result for The Your SESAME STREET Persona Test...
Elmo
You scored 54% Organization, 80% abstract, and 54% extroverted!
This test measured 3 variables.
First, this test measured how organized you are. Some muppets like Cookie Monster make big messes, while others like Bert are quite anal about things being clean.
Second, this test measured if you prefer a concrete or an abstract viewpoint. For the purposes of this test, concrete people are considered to gravitate more to mathematical and logical approaches, whereas abstract people are more the dreamers and artistic type.
Third, this test measured if you are more of an introvert or an extrovert. By definition, an introvert concentrates more on herself and an extrovert focuses more on others. In this test an introvert was somebody that either tends to spend more time alone or thinks more about herself.
You are mostly organized, more abstract, and both introverted and extroverted.
Most people either love or hate Elmo. I hope you love Elmo, because that's who you are.
You are both somewhat organized. You have a good idea where you put things and you probably keep your place reasonably clean. You aren't totally obsessed with neatness though. Elmo has the same basic approach. His place is pretty tidy, but he doesn't spend all of his time cleaning it up.
You both are abstract thinkers. You definitely are not afraid to take chances in life. You only live once. You may notice others around you playing it safe, but you are more concerned with not compromising your desires, and getting everything you can out of life. This is a very romantic approach to life, but hopefully you are also grounded enough to get by. Elmo's whole life is based on fantasy and his imagination. In the beginning he was a regular character, but now he spends most of his time in this fantasy world.
You are both somewhat extroverts. Like Elmo, you probably like to have some time to yourself, but you do appreciate spending time with your friends, and you aren't scared of social situations. Elmo spends some of his time with real friends, but he also needs some time just to chat it up with his goldfish.
22 March 2009
Guess I need another internet handle...
My last couple of posts have been rather Serious, so I thought I'd throw in a meme.
Your result for The New Greek Goddess Archetype Test...
You are Artemis!
The Goddess of the Hunt, Animals, and the Young
Artemis is driven to succeed, thriving in adventurous or unique situations. She sets her goals, and her ambition, determination, and perseverance lets her achieve them. Her competition sometimes intimidates others, but she is also widely admired. She is healthy, independent, believes in feminism, and needs little help to go after what she wants. On the other hand, she can be rebellious and isolate herself from relationships and emotions.
14 March 2009
You Are Stable and Cheerful |
 When You Are Comfortable or At Your Best: You are a hard worker. You need security and stability in your life, even if that means putting in long hours. People see you as solid and dependable. You are always able to see the good in situations. Other find this comforting. When You Are in a Social Setting: You are ambitious, and hard-working. Adversity allows you to shine. You resourceful and able to make due. People see you as honest to the point of bluntness. But they always know that you'll be fair. You have the good intentions. |
17 February 2009
Meme from Ria
Your Friendship Style is Gregarious |
 You love being with people, and you find it easy to make friends. Hanging out with your friends gives you a real charge, and you tend to be busy every night of the week. You enjoy interesting conversations and shared activities with your friends. Your motto is: "The more the merrier" While you love your friends, you don't love it if they put demands on you. You don't think that friendship should be about obligation. You and an Empathetic Friend: Are get along best one on one. Your Empathetic Friend loves talking about your social circle but may feel left out when the whole gang is around. You and another Gregarious Friend: Are a perfect match. You've finally found a friend who's as outgoing and fun loving as you are. You and an Independent Friend: Are well suited for each other. You don't put too demands on your Independent Friend, and your Independent Friend finds you fascinating. You and a Philosophical Friend: Are pretty different. You're high energy. Your Philosophical Friend is more cautious. You'll have to meet in the middle and learn from one another. |
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