Meet me on Monday - May 3rd

1.  What is your favourite kind of muffin?  Banana, bran and pecan nuts

2.  What was the first car you ever owned?  A white Fiat 128, who we named 'She She - short for Sheila, a'al Australian kinda Shehlah' that my ex gave me.

3.  Which TV Show were you sad to see end? Racking my brain - I think the reruns of Friends on eTv (South African version)  on a Friday night.

4.  What is your lucky number?  7 and 21 - yes of course I can't have just one number

 

5.  Pretzels or Potato Chips?  Sad but true -

 BOTH.

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Questions:

1.  Caesar Salad or Garden Salad?  Caesar Salad

2.  Will you be watching the Royal Wedding on April 29th?  I am a wee bit curious, but will look out for highlights.

3.  Last thing you spent lots of money on?  My new car

4.  Window seat or aisle seat?  Window seat please - I love seeing what's out there and the lay of the land as my plane comes to land ... loved Europe and seeing the mountains.

5.  Do you know your blood type?  Yes O+

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1.  Who would be your dream celebrity date?  Bruce Willis - has been for close on 15 years now. 

2.  Do you have any food restrictions? Yes, although self imposed, bread because it makes me bloat, at times causes acid and feel awfully bloated.

3.  How much time do you take to get ready in the morning? Just over and hour depending on how much time I spend organising myself the night before, which includes showering, make-up, hair and waking children.

4.  Sausage or bacon?  Bacon

5.  Do you Google, Bing or Yahoo?  Google, google, google.


 

Meet me on Monday : April 11th

1.  If you had to eat only one food for the rest of your life, what would it be?  Vegetables please.

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2.  Do you write your blog posts in advance or the day you post them?  Once in a while, I have something sitting in draft that I'm mulling over, but 99% of the time, it's written on the day it's posted.

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3.  Have you ever ridden in an ambulance? Sadly, yes, more than once.  Both times was while we were still living in Germany.  The first time was when Liam rode down the stairs, the second time, I had an moment of insanity was transferred from Freising to an Intensive care unit 100kms away.

4.  What is your favorite candle scent? Cinnamon

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5.  Coffee or tea? Coffee, and lots of it.

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Questions:



1. How many pillows do you sleep with?

Two - one is a continental pillow and the other a standard which I've had for about 14 years and I'm rather possessive about ... lol


2. Where will you eat on Thanksgiving?

We don't celebrate Thanksgiving in South Africa.3. Would you rather go to a party or host a party?

Go to a party, that way I don't have to worry about the set-up, clean-up and all that jazz.


4. How many purses (for the guys..wallets) do you own?

5 - two black, one red, one champagne and one brown.  I'm not a big purse fan - or let me phrase it this way, I do love them, I just don't like packing and repacking because inverably I forget something important in one of the pouches in the previous bag.  I am after an organiser now to make it easier.

5. What is your favorite kind of seafood?

Prawns - great big Mocambique prawns.  Yummmmyyyyyy

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Questions:

1. Do you eat Sushi?

No, not a fan, although I have tried of it, it really does not appeal me.  It looks so pretty and inviting though.

2. What kind of bath soap do you use?

Shower gels as I don't bath as such, only shower.  There are so many that I like ... I have a night time one that my children gave me for mother's day, but the morning ones vary depending on what looks interesting when I shop.

3. How often do you talk to your Mom?

About twice a month *blush* and hang my head in shame, but its the best for me at this stage.

4. What TV shows do you watch on a regular basis?

Clean house.  Oprah. 

5. Did you start Christmas shopping yet?

Yes I have ... we only buy for the children and our partners, so my list is pretty short, but my 'charity' shopping is done, one lot is delivered and the others will be to be delivered on the 28th November at the annual Toy Run which is the big charity that G-man gives tons of his time to and where he's on the committee.  It's also exciting as it's the first Christmas in two years that my little one's will be home with me and the first Christmas they'll spending with Graeme.  It's quite exciting as well as the fact that my sisters should ALL be in town for a change ... leaves lots of options.

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Questions:


1. What is your favorite kind of pie? 

Pecan nut pie with ice cream ... oh man oh man.


2. Have you ever ran out of gas in the car you were driving?

Yes, while heavily pregnant and financially we were going through the toughest time.  There am I, probably 5 weeks left to due date, trying to push my car onto the verge - ALONE.  Some young boy on his bicycle almost fell off when he realised I was pregnant and rushed to help me.  Shew, that seems like a million lifetimes ago.   I then walked to my daughters school, called my sister and her and her hubby came all the way to bring me a couple litres of petrol then followed me to the petrol station and filled up my tank. 

3. How many languages do you speak? 

Three - kinda. 
First language : English
Second language : Afrikaans
Very basic : German ...


4. Do you take daily vitamins?

Yes, a multivitamin with included Evening Primrose Oil, Vitamin C, 5HTP and an adrenal booster.


5. What is your worst eating habit? 

Eating too slowly I think and maybe not eating enough. 

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Questions:



1. Do you sleep with a night light on?
Nope, our entire house, except outside lights is in darkness.

2. What do you drink with dinner?
Sometimes a wine spritzer, water mixed juices ... I try to steer my family clear of fizzy drinks and our latest crazy is by Halls.


3. Do you play the lottery? If so, how often?
About once every two years ... I see the billboards on my way into work saying 'Guaranteed R20 million jackpot' and I think yes, I'll give it a try and usually completely forget.

4. How often do you go to the grocery store?
Daily, because I buy fresh bread/rolls for my families lunches. 


5. Would you rather travel back in time 500 years or travel forward 500 years?
Back in time as I would rather go and visit with those I never met, miss and am fascinated by.

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Questions:

1. Do your pants get hung on a hangar or folded?

Hung ... I may consider folding my jeans at some point as they tend to 'decrease' quicker that the cotton ones ... but I prefer them hung up.

2. If you are stranded on an Island, what 3 things would you need to have with you (not including humans or electronic devices)?

Toothpaste

Hairbrush

Deodorant ... this is assuming of course that I can shower in fresh water ;-)

3. Where is the farthest you have ever traveled to?

The USA

4. Do you live in a house, trailer or apartment, etc.?

A gorgeous house that G-man purchased for our family last year.

The bushes on the right have been taken away and the area to the left is where we intend installing a swimming pool.

5. What is your most hated household chore?

Hmmmm ... that's a hard one because I don't mind most of them as I like my home to be clean ... but I'd say washing dishes by hand because my skin does not like chemicals and cleaning toilets, especially the boys toilet.

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Questions:

1. What is the best dish you can make? 

Chicken curry and Chocolate Self Saucing pudding.

2. How often do you change your sheets? 

Once a week.  Even though we all bath and/or shower in the evening, the sheets as well as duvet covers are changed weekly.  Its not about being 'clean' but about the fact that dust mites multiply on the skin we shed and if the linen is not washed often ... ewwww, just imagine how many there on that bed ... ick.

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3. What is the longest car trip you have ever taken? 

From Hallbergmoos (right next to Munich Int. airport) to Bracknell, UK.  We stopped in Amsterdam for a night and then drove on to London and stayed a night in London before going on to Bracknell.  The trip back was a non-stop drive, with only toilet and meal stops and seemed to me that it lasted for days, let alone hours.  I don't remember how long we drove for, but it was killer. 

4. What is your favorite fruit? 

Melons melons melons - watermelon, sugar melon, honey melon, spanspek ... give the maniac melons!!

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5. Would you rather have breakfast for dinner or dinner for breakfast?

 

Breakfast for dinner ... especially if it's an omelette and crispy bacon on the side.

 

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Questions:

1. How many TV’s do you have in your home?

We have a total of 3, but only two are used. 

2. What is on your bedside table (nightstand)?

G-man's books and magazine and a lamp.  We only have one nightstand at the moment because there is not enough space as our bed is fairly large.

3. How many pair of shoes do you own?

I think around 25-ish.  Maybe I should count them sometime.

4. Can you change a flat tire?

If I had to I could.

5. Do you prefer sweet treats or salty treats?

I really enjoy a bit of both ... but not too sweet.  Since quitting smoking I really can't eat very sweet stuff anymore.

 

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Questions:

1. What is your favorite all time movie?  The Shawshank redemption ... Tim Robbins character Andy Dufresne is awesome. 

Morgan Freeman as Red - brilliant - as the narrator he tells so much of Andy's character and the lines are simply amazing.

Lines from the movie that just make me tingle ....

Red: [narrating] I must admit I didn't think much of Andy first time I laid eyes on him; looked like a stiff breeze would blow him over.  That was my first impression of the man.

Red: [narrating] His first night in the joint, Andy Dufresne cost me two packs of cigarettes. He never made a sound.

Andy Dufresne: Forget that... there are places in this world that aren't made out of stone. That there's something inside... that they can't get to, that they can't touch. That's yours.

Red : (At his parole hearing) There’s not a day goes by I don’t feel regret. Not because I’m in here, or because you think I should. I look back on the way I was then then, a young, stupid kid who committed that terrible crime. I want to talk to him. I want to try and talk some sense to him, tell him the way things are. But I can’t. That kid’s long gone and this old man is all that’s left. I got to live with that. Rehabilitated? It’s just a bullshit word. So you go on and stamp your form, sonny, and stop wasting my time. Because to tell you the truth, I don’t give a shit.

.. and then the best line and reaction

Andy Dufresne: How can you be so obtuse? 

The look on Warden Nortons face lets you know in no uncertain terms that their is going to be punishment.

2. How often do you go over the speed limit?

As seldom as possible, but sometimes its difficult to stay within the limit if you're going up a steep hill as I do each morning, in a 1300 and it battles up the hill, you need to get your momentum going way down the bottom to make it up.

3. What really gives you the creeps?

Snakes.  Man oh man, the hairs on the back of my neck prickle at the mere thought of them.

4. What is your favorite snack?

Joghurt, dried fruit, potato crisps.

5. Would you rather be a dog named Killer or a cat named Fluffy?

rotflol ... that's so hard ... some days I think I should have been born a Gemini then I'd have a 'valid' excuse for the two sides of my personality.  It's all dependent on the mood I wake up in ... I could easily be both.

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Questions:

1. What is your favorite pasta dish?

Spaghetti ala puttanesca

2. What is the last thing you do before going to bed?

Snuggled with my G-man

3. How many nights a week do you go out to eat?

On average once a week ... but don't let this picture fool you, its usually Spur.

4. Are you an avid book reader?

I am, but working full time, laundry, cooking, kids homework, my homework, I don't read as regularly as I used to, but I have been making a concerted effort this last few months to steal a few minutes regularly to read.  I try to watch less tv and read.  I've been enjoying Anna Quindlen's writing of late and have a number of Jodi Picoult books on the bookshelf that are waiting for me.

5. Would you rather have x-ray vision or bionic hearing?

Ooooh, bionic hearing, I love listening to other peoples conversations. I am aware that some would says it's eavesdropping, but I'm intrigued and fascinated by people and love listening in.  I have at times browsed in aisles where I have no need to be to finish hearing someones comment, or reply.

 

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Questions:

1. Do you wear socks to bed? 

Yes, when it's cold as I have naturally very cold feet, so much so that I jump myself if I touch my legs with my feet.

2. Do you have any pets? 

We sure do ... 3 dogs and two cats.

First up is my boy Lucky - he's a gorgeous Red Main Coon.  Was adopted and took at least two years for him to settle down ... he owns me, or at least thinks I'm his personal human sleeping spot. 

Next is Miss Chino ... my ex mother-in-law was given her and she asked us if we'd take her.  She's a gorgeous kitty with blue eyes and as sassy as the day is long.  She has more character than any one kitty needs.

Next is Tequila - she's the pavement special that my eldest daughter Taryn adopted.  However, since Taryn moved to the USA Tequila has become Graeme's shadow.  She's sweet and lovable and just a real smart little dog.  She's the indoor dog of the family.

Then we have Jody and Baron who are Graemes German Shepherds ... they are gorgeous.  Baron has the sweetest nature, but he likes to steal undies and bury them in the garden ... socks and knickers are fair game to him.

(Pictures will follow when I find them)

3. What topping(s) do you like on your pizza? 

Vegetarian, especially peppadew, mushrooms, olives and avo

4. What time do you go to bed? 

Around 10:30 - sometimes at 19:00 if I've had a few bad nights, but mostly I try to be under the covers by 10:30 - I don't always fall asleep that early though.

5. Would you rather get free chocolate for one year or free potatoes forever? 

Hmmmm, could i ask for gummy bears in stead?

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Questions:

1. What is your favorite kind of potato chip?

Willards Smoke Beef ... or Willards Lightly Salted.

Sometimes, I do enjoy the sea salt and cracked pepper flavour as well ... just depends on the mood.

2. Do you make your bed everyday?

If I don't our housekeeper does ... but on the weekends, whoever gets out of bed last is responsible for making the bed.  G-man says I'm O.C.D when it comes to making the bed ... but of course, it's not true!

3. How often do you go to the hair salon?

I try for every 6 - 8 weeks.

4. What do you dip your French fries in?

I'm ueber boring and don't usually dip my frenchies at all.

5 Do you shop with coupons?

If I have them and remember that I have them, then I will use them.

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Questions:

1. What is your favorite kind of doughnut?

Without doubt, the vanilla sauce one's you get in Germany, but only in winter as the filling can sour.  Yummmy.

2. How often do you pray?

Daily and often

 

3. What is your favorite kind of music?

I enjoy a wide variety - but mostly eighties, light jazz and some of my favourite artists are Michael Buble, Bryan Adams, James Morrison, The Doors ... and so on and so on

 

4. What do you order when you eat Chinese food?

Usually a chicken dish and something with nuts and lots of veggies.

 

5. Would you rather snowboard in the winter or swim in the summer?

Swim in summer

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... I totally forgot yesterday, with this awful pain in my back, about the 'Meet me on Monday' blog hop ... but here it is ... better late than never?

Questions:

1. What is your favorite dessert?

Tiramisu ... real Italian made Tiramisu, hmmmmm, yummy

2. What do you wear to bed?

PJ pants and any long sleeve t-shirt I find in winter, in summer ... ummm *blush* usually by birth suit or a tank top with shorts.

3. Do you get regular manicures/pedicures?

Nope - would love to, but then find that making the time is a challenge and on top of that the guilt ... but pedis I do want to start having done more regularly.

4. Did you play any sports in high school?

Nope - I fractured my foot in Grade 8 and sadly, it was never quite the same after that and I found that the jumping in netball was just too painful.

5. Do you have an iPod?

No I don't.  Am I the last person on earth not to have one?

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