Catchin' Up

1. Virus::HIV
2. Poop::y head
   
3. Smart::aleck
4. Agent::man (secret agent man)
   
5. Wrap::bubble
6. Brass::woodwind
7. Waste of time::this journal
   
8. Suspicious::activities
9. 360::degree turn around
   
10. Dummy::crash test
    

Tuesday Two Week Ten

The questions:

Question A:
What was the last song you heard on the radio that really hit anerve with you?  What about it made you really feel like it was written about you?

QUESTION B:
If your worst enemy is someone besides you, what would it take to resolve the situation...and what would it take for you to be the one to start that process?

I choose A because I wanted to answer it the first time around. Now the answer is different then it would've been though. Christmas Shoes would be the last one played on the radio but Holes in the Floor of Heaven would be the last one I heard. Christmas Shoes is a very touching song and it gives me goosebumps. It's about this little boy that wants his mama to look beautiful if she meets Jesus Christmas Eve. He tries to buy her a pair of gold shoes (just her size) but doesn't have enough money. He asks the person behind him what is he gonna do because somehow he has to buy her those Christmas shoes. (Can you tell I'm quoting the song liberally?) So the singer of the song (who was behind him) lays the money down, s/he (depending on the version of the song) just had to help him out. It gives me goosebumps just writing that.
Next, Holes in the Floor of Heaven. If you haven't heard it, you're missing out. It's another beautiful song by Steve Wariner. As some of you know, my great-grandma passed away ten days ago (12/15). I wasn't very close to her but when we were at the funeral home my mum had made a CD to be played. One of the songs was Holes in the Floor of Heaven. It starts out from the singer's perspective. He was one day shy of eight years old when his grandma passed away. A broken hearted little boy, blowin out that birthday cake. His mom told him "don't be sad because Grandma's watchin you today. There's holes in the floor of heaven and her tears are pourin down, that's how you know she's watchin wishin she could be here now and sometimes when you're lonely just remember she can see cuz there's holes in the floor of heaven and she's watchin over you and me." (Couldn't keep from quoting.) It goes on to talk about how he falls in love and gets married to a woman he thought he'd grow old with. She passes away and once again he remembers the holes in the floor of heaven. His little girl is getting married and he says "It's a shame your mom can't be here now to see your lovely smile" and he'd obviously told her about the holes because "as the rain comes pourin down she takes [his] hand says Daddy don't be sad cuz I know Mama's watching now". This song made me cry when I heard it at the funeral.

Saturday Six Episode 88
1. How much of your Christmas shopping and holiday card mailing do you have left to accomplish? When do you expect to finish it if you haven't already?

Okay, it's Christmas Day so this is kinda odd but, I'm late. I have to send out ALL my cards and gifts still and still have to MAKE the gifts. I'm going to do 'em either today or tomorrow or something.

2. When giving gifts to co-workers or casual friends, how much importance do you place on the value of the gift you're giving them versus the value of the gift you imagine they're giving you?

Umm... idk?

3. What are you secretly hoping someone will give you for Christmas that you haven't specifically asked for?

I've already got my Christmas gifts but, one thing I wanted was Sparks' new books and my grandmother got them for me last night. :)

4. Take this quiz (if you haven't already!): Which Jones Holiday Soda Flavor are you?

You Are Pecan Pie SodaSweet, but totally nutsWhat Jones Holiday Soda Are You?

5. Would you actually try that flavor?

If you paid me enough.

6. READER'S CHOICE QUESTION #78 from Carly: If you could step into the life of any fictional Christmas character -- Scrooge, Rudolph, Frost, etc. -- and live that part, which character would you choose and why?


Ummm... gosh. I have no idea, honestly. Cindy Loo Who in the cartoon version. Because she's so cute.

Saturday Six Episode 89

1. Which of the following generally costs you more: a normal trip to your barber/hairstylist, your usual lunch at your favorite restaurant, the most recent amount you paid to fill up your gas tank, or your biggest single contribution to a single charity in 2005?

I haven't paid for any of these things.

2. What drink -- alcoholic or not -- do you drink entirely too much of?

Soda

3. Did you receive a Christmas card from anyone you didn't send one to? Did you send them a belated card in return?

Yes. B and Sara and I plan on sending them each one (along with some other people) but haven't sent them out yet.

4. Take this quiz (if you haven't already!): What is most important in your life?

Fun is most important in your life.


Having a high focus on fun indicates that you value your own enjoyment over anything else.  And there is nothing wrong with that.  Your motto is we're here for a good time - not a long time.


Take this quiz at QuizGalaxy.com

5. Before taking the quiz, which of its categories (career, love, money, health, family or fun) would you have said would be your answer?

Love.

6. Do you believe in soulmates? Do you think that there are at least one out there for every person, that there is a single "true" soulmate for every person, or that there aren't soulmates for everyone?

In a sense, yes. I believe there is someone out there for everyone but I don't know about the whole "one person for everyone" thing. I believe that there is someone for everyone but that who you are meant to be with changes. Like when you're 17 your sweetheart might be your soulmate. S/he's who you're meant to be with at that point. But that same person is not always the right person for you when you're 27 or 42 or 56 or 98. But there IS someone for everyone.


Monday Madness

1. Name 1 toy you owned when you were younger, that meant a lot to you.
Mariah my doll.
2. Name 2 games you enjoyed playing as a child.
House and school.
3. Name 3 foods you didn't like as a child, but do now.
Mushrooms, broccoli, and salad.
4. Name 4 foods you didn't like as a child, and still don't like.
Fish (particularly sushi), horseradish, spinach, and pureed squash.

A Victoria

How to make a Victoria Ingredients:
1 part friendliness
1 part courage
5 parts empathyMethod:
Layer ingredientes in a shot glass. Add a little cocktail umbrella and a dash of lustfulness
Username:

Personality cocktail
From Go-Quiz.com

Unconscious Mutterings

1. Replenish:: the food
2. People:: suck
3. Trend:: setter
4. Girlfriends:: rock
5. Spirit:: of Christmas
6. Banshee:: howling like a
7. Oasis:: paradise
8. Thrills:: and chills
9. Fountain:: fix (just finished a book where this girl had to fix the town fountain)
10. Boxes:: pack

omg. they finally added spell check! too bad i can't see it on firefox. (at mom's and on internet explorer so i can see it here)

A Weekend with Patrick

Saturday Six...

1. You're producing a school program for the holidays and you learn that there will be major objections if you include in your musical selections the traditional Christmas hymns that reference the "true meaning of Christmas." Assuming that there are secular tunes (like "Frosty the Snowman") already included in the program, what do you do with the hymns? Do you allow them to go as is, do you use the melody and rewrite the words, do you include as many pieces of music from other religions as possible, or do you remove all but the secular songs?

I keep the hymns and add a couple pieces from other religions.

2. What percentage of your Christmas shopping is done at this point? When do you expect to have it finished if you haven't already finished?

None but I'm making everything. I've gotta get my ass moving.

3. What was your favorite board game to play as a kid? Is it still your favorite now?

*thinks* Candy Land. Now my fav's Life.

4. Take this quiz (if you haven't already!): What famous artist should paint your portrait?
<br ="">Edvard Munch



Edvard Munch should paint your portrait.  You are a very emotional person.  You are always up for a good talk with one of your friends.  You don't like to keep things bottled up.  Often, you are friendly and outgoing, but that can change very easily to being introverted and cold.

Take this quiz at QuizGalaxy.com>

5. How accurate is this quiz's description of you?

Wow. Damn accurate. The last part is a bit odd but fits mostly.

6. If you could go back in time and have one more picture taken with a deceased loved one, who would you select and why?

Screw the picture. I want the TIME to get to know them, to get to spend with them, to love on them. Either my great-grandpa, my uncle Randy, my dog Duchess, or one of my cats Smokey or Tiger.



Now for the Sunday Seven
THIS WEEK'S QUESTION:
What are your top seven favorite Christmas songs? Use ASCAP's list for an idea starter, but you need not pull your seven only from that list. Even if you don't celebrate Christmas, list up to seven holiday songs you like to hear this time of year.

1. Walkin in a Winter Wonderland
2. Christmas Carol
3. Christmas Shoes
4. White Christmas
5. Two Step Round the Christmas Tree
6. Mary Did You Know? by Kenny Rogers
7. Carol of the Bells

I could go on for days with this list!

Unconscious Mutterings

1. Stalker::road (there really is one near my house)
   
2. Outrageous::accusations
3. Carrying::load
4. Spirited::chess (?)
   
5. Oh!::no
6. Grid::iron
7. Country::rock n' roll
   
8. Karen::Aunt
9. Candles::Flame
10. Relationship::dies

Monday Madness

1. When is the last time you moved?

October of 2004...

2. How many times in your life have you moved?

*counts on fingers* three

3. In your opinion, what is the worst thing about moving?

Losing friends.

4. What is the most exciting thing about moving?

The opprotunity to reinvent yourself.

5. If you've lived in the same place all your life, do you plan to move in the future?

I haven't and I do.

6. Do you WANT to move somewhere else; if so, where?

Yes, eventually but idk where to.

Catchin' Up

Saturday Six

1. Is it a "Christmas Tree" or a "Holiday Tree?"

Christmas Tree

2. When you purchase a DVD, what of the following are you most interested in watching first: the movie itself, the director's commentary, the deleted scenes, the bloopers or the behind-the-scenes documentary, and why?

Depends on if I've seen it or not. If I've seen it, I watch bloopers or deleted scenes. If not, the movie itself.


3. What would you most like to accomplish before the year is over?

Get my first kiss...


4. Take this quiz: After you enter your birthday, you'll be given a lot of facts about your age and astrology: How old are you in dog years?

Your age is the equivalent of a dog that is 2.25753424657534 years old.


5. From the same quiz, what does it say your "Life Path Number" is, and do you agree with its description?

Five.

A Life Path 5 person is usually very versatile, adventurous, and progressive. With a 5 life path, you are one of those people who is always striving to find answers to the many questions that life poses. (yep) You want to be totally unrestrained, as this is the sign of freedom and independence. (again, yep) You abhor routine and boring work, and you are not very good at staying with everyday tasks that must be finished on time. (is that why i can't focus!?) You are, however, a good communicator, (yes i am) and you know how to motivate people around you, perhaps inclining you to be a teacher of some sort. A love of adventure may dominate your life. This may take the form of mental or physical manifestation, but in either case, you thrill to the chance for exploration and blazing new trails. You are apt to be multi-talented, but just as likely to suffer from some lack of direction, and there is often some confusion surrounding your ambition. (both correct)

On the average, the number 5 personality is rather happy-go-lucky; living for today, and not worrying too much about tomorrow. (WRONG!)  It is important for you to mix with people of a like mind, and try to avoid those that are too serious and demanding. (wrong) It is also important for you to find a job that provides thought-provoking tasks rather than routine and redundant responsibilities. You do best dealing with people, but the important thing is that you have the freedom to express yourself at all times. (yes) You have an innate ability to think through complex matters and analyze them quickly, but then be off to something new.

In the most negative application or use of the 5 energies, you could become very irresponsible in tasks (exactly) and decisions concerning your home and business life. The total pursuit of sensation and adventure can result in your becoming self-indulgent and totally unaware of the feelings of those around you. In the worse case situations negative 5's are very undependable and self-serving.

6. Do you have a piece of jewelry with your birthstone in it? If so, how often do you wear it?

*thinks* I don't think I do

Sunday Seven
THIS WEEK'S QUESTION:
What holiday movies or television specials are a regular part of your family's holiday rituals? Are there certain movies or shows that you really like to watch year after year? List up to seven productions that really help get you in the spirit of the season.

1. Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
2. Santa Claus is Coming to Town
3. Muppet Christmas Carol
4. Wish for Wings that Work

and more...

Unconscious Mutterings

1. Amazing:: sex
2. Delights:: turkish
3. Inspired:: passion
4. Disgusted:: tom
5. You:: suck
6. Vagina:: intercourse
7. Palm:: face
8. Sweetheart:: valentine's
9. Guilt:: conscious
10. More to come:: I promise