98 Things ...

I was perusing Voenix Rising, where there are some hot mens, some cool memes, and a pretty awesome take on politics, and saw that blogger Mark Alexander had written a list of things about who he was and how he lived a few years back and then recently revised to see if, and how, he changed. Now, I don’t have an original list, but here are 98 things about me …

1: Do you sleep with your closet doors open or closed? With cats you either sleep with the closet doors open or be prepared to have a cat demanding the door be opened in the middle of the night.

2: Do you take the shampoos and conditioner bottles from hotels? Yes, I do.

3: Do you sleep with your sheets tucked in or out? Tucked in at the bottom always.

4: Have you ever stolen a street sign before? I have not but now the thought has crossed my mind.

5: Do you like to use post-it notes? I don’t think I’ve ever used post-it notes at work or otherwise.

6: Do you cut out coupons but then never use them? I have but haven’t in a while since most stores give you the card that offers up discounts.

7: Would you rather be attacked by a big bear or a swarm of bees? I don’t think the bees would attack me and eat me alive so … bees?

8: Do you have freckles? A few, on my shoulders.

9: Do you always smile for pictures? Not always; I smirk a lot.

10: What is your biggest pet peeve? Thoughtless people, either of the rude variety, or those who don’t think for themselves.

11: Do you ever count your steps when you walk? I have now that you mention it.

12: Have you ever peed in the woods? Of course.

13: What about pooped in the woods? No, I am not an animal.

14: Do you ever dance even if there's no music playing? There’s always a song in my head so, yeah, sometimes I will bust a move.

15: Do you chew your pens and pencils? I don’t.

16: How many people have you slept with this week? Just the one; Carlos.

I7: What size is your bed? King.

18: What is your Song of the week? Right this second, the song playing in my head, is ‘Walk Like An Egyptian,’ by The Bangles.

19: Is it okay for guys to wear pink? Sure, except for my boss, who owns a pink shirt, but every time he comes in wearing it, he’s in a pissed off mood. No lie; he walks in and the staff shrieks, “Not the pink shirt!”

20: Do you still watch cartoons? No, unless I stumble upon old school The Flintstones or The Jetsons or Bugs really.

21: What’s your least favorite movie? A Tom Cruise movie, though I never watch them, so is that fair to say so? Yes, it is.

22: Where would you bury hidden treasure if you had some? In my back yard?

23: If you're a girl, bra size? If you're a guy, pants size? 33

24: What do you dip a chicken nugget in? I have never had that type of nugget and don’t think I ever will so ….

25: What is your favorite food? Mexican. Thai. Asian. Indian. Anything that’s got some spice to it.

26: What movies could you watch over and over and still love? The Red Violin. Poltergeist. Sunset Blvd. Anything with Bette Davis or Daniel Day-Lewis. Lady Sings The Blues.

27: Last person you kissed/kissed you? Carlos.

28: Were you ever a boy/girl scout? Yes, I was a Boy Scout; not my favorite thing.

29: Would you ever strip or pose nude in a magazine? I don’t think so and no one has asked.

30: When was the last time you wrote a letter to someone on paper? I think it was last century but I still send actual birthday and holiday cards.

31: Can you change the oil on a car? Yes; do I? No.

32: Ever gotten a speeding ticket? Bitch please; of course.

33: Ever ran out of gas? Not yet; knocking on  wood.

34: Favorite kind of sandwich? Some kind of meaty sub sandwich.

35: Best thing to eat for breakfast? An egg wrap with a scrambled egg, some andouille sausage, cheddar cheese and tomato.

36: What is your usual bedtime? Around 11 PM on work nights.

37: Are you lazy? I can be.

38: When you were a kid, what did you dress up as for Halloween? Ghosts and goblins, mostly. I always liked the scary.

39: What is your Chinese astrological sign? Dog.

40: Are you horny? I am; not as much as my younger days, but yeah.

41: Do you have any magazine subscriptions? For some reason we get Out magazine and yet we don’t pay for it and have never subscribed, but it shows up every month.

42: Which are better Legos or Lincoln Logs? Lincoln Logs.

43: Are you stubborn? Yes, I am; it’s a family trait.

44: Who is better…Leno or Letterman? I was a Letterman man; Leno was, and is, too generic for my tastes.

45: Ever watch soap operas? Dark Shadows and One Life to Live.

46: Are you afraid of heights? Up high, nope; up high and looking down, yes.

47: Do you sing in the car? Always.

48: Do you sing in the shower? Always.

49: Do you dance in the car? And cause an accident? Nope.

50: Ever used a gun? Yes, I once went skeet shooting with friends.

51: Last time you got a portrait taken by a photographer? High school, I’m guessing.

52: Do you think musicals are cheesy? I most certainly do not! I adore a showtune.

53: Is Christmas stressful? It can be, but I don’t let it.

54: Ever eat a pierogi? Yes.

55: Favorite type of fruit pie? Blackberry.

56: Occupations you wanted to be when you were a kid? Architect.

57: Do you believe in ghosts? Yes.

58: Ever have a Deja-vu feeling? Yes.

59: Take a vitamin daily? No.

60: Wear slippers? In the winter if it’s really cold.

61: Wear a bath robe? Nope.

62: What do you wear to bed? T-shirt and shorts or nothing.

63: First concert? Rod Stewart.

64: Wal-Mart, Target or Kmart? Forced to choose, I’d say Target.

65: Nike or Adidas? Neither; I don’t think I’ve ever owned either brand.

66: Cheetos Or Fritos? Fritos; Cheetos are gross.

67: Peanuts or Sunflower seeds? Peanuts.

68: Ever hear of the group Tres Bien? No.

69: Ever take dance lessons? No.

70: Is there a profession you picture your future spouse doing? Whatever makes him happy.

71: Can you curl your tongue? No.

72: Ever won a spelling bee? In the fourth grade: the winning word was photosynthesis.

73: Have you ever cried because you were so happy? My wedding day because I never thought I’d be allowed to get married.

74: Own any record albums? A few.

75: Own a record player? No. Now that doesn’t make sense.

76: Regularly burn incense? No.

77: Ever been in love? Yes; still.

78: Who would you like to see in concert? We’re seeing Itzhak Perlman in February; looking so forward to that.

79: What was the last concert you saw? Audra MacDonald.

80: Hot tea or cold tea? I like both.

82: Sugar cookies or snickerdoodles? Neither; Oatmeal Cranberry cookies or Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups for me.

83: Can you swim well? Yes, I can; I love swimming.

84: Can you hold your breath without holding your nose? Uh, yeah.

85: Are you patient? Not as much as I could be. Next!    

86: DJ or band, at a wedding? DJ, for the variety.

87: Ever won a contest? Yes; an art contest in school.

88: Ever have plastic surgery? No.

89: Which are better, black or green olives? Kalamata olives.

90: Can you knit or crochet? No.

91: Best room for a fireplace? The Living Room.

92: Do you want to get married? If married, how long have you been married? Together almost 23 years and married almost nine of them.

93: Who was your HS crush? An Australian exchange student named Ian; I think our entire class had a crush on him.

94: Do you cry and throw a fit until you get your own way? No.

95: Do you have kids? No, we have pets.

96: Do you want kids? No, we have pets.

97: What’s your favorite color? Greens; moody greens.

98: Do you miss anyone right now? Several people and pets.

There you have me … some of me.