Thanks to Bill for remembering that I used to blog! ;-) I have been granted the gift of an hour for introvert time. Any kind of writing is better than the none I've been doing, so I will answer this tag...
Here is how it works:
Step 1: Respond and rework — answer the questions on your own blog, replace one question that you dislike with a question of your own invention, add one more question of your own.
Step 2: If all your blog readers have given up waiting for new posts, and your most faithful readers have now converted to Facebookism, just tag everyone who happens upon your post and be glad for what you get. :-)
1) What are you wearing right now?
Hey - what kind of tag is this anyway? My reindeer robe. That's right. Got a problem with that?? This is what I wear when I'm sure I won't be seeing any other (non-Rankin) humans until I have time to change. UPS guys and spontaneous friends: beware!
2) What is your biggest fear?
Oh so serious! Actually, this one might be morphing... It's been singing solos since I was 13; about time for a change, yes? How about a more sophisticated, adult-like, (and equally senseless) fear like: my child might one day declare herself a democrat. Oops! Did I just admit that? I hate it when people use these things as a free therapy session...
3) Do you nap a lot?
Um, please excuse me; it's time for my nap now. "Nap hard. Nap often." That's what I always say.
4) What are your favorite places to visit on a nice day?
Sorry, Bill; I'm reinstating the first question because my answer to your 'Favorite thing to cook on a grill?' is "Cook? Grill?" ;-) Perch Lake is my favorite place to visit on a beautiful day. Stately white pines stand in rows as strong, kind and watchful sentinels, reminding me of the sacredness of Grandma's house. Whispering sweet secrets to my soul as I float carefree in the deepest waters of the middle of the crystalline lake. Amazingly, this isn't embellishing.
5) What was the last item you bought?
A strawberry mango Tropicana and two pieces of pizza: (one, ham and pineapple; the other, pepperoni and veggie), for Eva and me before enjoying Underwater World at MOA last night.
6) What’s the last book you read?
A Slobbering Love Affair: The True (and Pathetic) Story of the Torrid Romance Between Barack Obama and the Mainstream Media. Told you so. I also love How to Keep Your Inner Mess from Trashing Your Outer World, by Bill Giovannetti. Check it out! (Don't let my first choice scare you; my reading taste is quite diverse - I read Obama's 'Audacity of Hope' this time last year).
7 ) If you could go to the Oscars, who would you want to sit next to?
This is the one I'm skipping... I would never, ever, ever want to go to the oscars. Not because of reverse snobbishness - but because even the thought of high-profile conferences/social events where they don't judge everyone for what they're wearing or how they do their hair are enough to give me hives.
8) Instead: Have you ever had the experience of lucidly teaching yourself how to fly in your dreams, as described in 'The Shack'?
I hadn't known there were others, and am now obsessively curious about how many of us there are...
9) Has a celebrity’s hair cut ever influenced your own hairstyle?
Oh yeah. I regularly fluctuate between between Jennifer Anniston's layered look and Audrey Tautou in 'Amelie'.
10) What is one skill you wish you had, but don’t?
I have to agree with Bill here. Dancing. Hands down - same fundamentalist upbringing to blame. I especially crave this gift when watching Bollywood films.
11) If you were certain of getting an immediate, verbal, answer from Jesus, what would you ask Him?
This is my question... but I haven't a clue what my answer is yet. Maybe something about my nose... "Was that on purpose?" ;-)
7 comments:
Ha! Love hearing from you, V!
So fun! What did Eva think of Underwater World? Would have loved to see her face!
She LOVED Underwater World... Definitely moves at a different (turbo) pace than her daddy when it comes to science/animal exhibits though. ;-) I'm sure multiple visits will help with the ability to slow down and enjoy each segment... "Eva walking... Eva no running... Eva walking... slower, Eva. Wait for Mommy and Daddy... etc.". :-)
Me too! I taught myself to fly in dreams. It's been awhile, but it basically involved using the butterfly stroke in the air. Oh, those were magical times.
8) I've never taught myself to fly in dreams, but I often end up on the top of tall buildings and in the inside of tornadoes....what does that mean? Sorta feels the same.
Love having you post again. Your voice comes through so clearly. I like your nose. I like that you have strong, beautiful, dramatic features. That coming from a person who doesn't.
Eva's transformation from the past year is wonderful. So much has changed.
So funny - I always say that my worst fear is that my son will rebel against us by becoming the President of the Young Republicans in college :o)
And I like your blog, too - see, we Democrats just want to get along.
bigcitymama - what a kind comment; thanks for reaching 'across the aisle'. ;-) I have a number of friends with strong political views different than my own (including my husband - sort of). I'm thankful for how God uses them to grow my mind and heart in ways I might not be able to learn otherwise. Take care - and it's been a pleasure "getting along" with you. See - we republicans aren't as stubborn as they say. :-)
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