Friday Meme: A looooooong one.

Thank goodness I pre-blogged most of this meme last night, because, really, I’m having a craptastic morning. I found out some people I don’t like are going to a party I was looking forward to. Now there’ll be tension. Then the Pats lots in overtime. To the RATS of all teams! Then, this morning, my car wouldn’t start. And wouldn’t start. And wouldn’t start. I finally had to call the Almost-Ex. He grumped at me the entire time and Bee cried because I locked her in the house to keep her from underfoot. We finally got the car started and everyone off to where they needed to be…and when I got to work, I found out we don’t get out early the day before Thanksgiving. I have theories on that, but…Dooce.

So here you go. The Mother of All Memes. I found this week’s random meme from Libragirl, who stole it from Bitchy Chick, and I’m sure its ancestry just builds from there. Read it. Love it. Send me copious amounts of feedback, alcohol, and chocolate (not necessarily in that order). If you don’t hear from me tomorrow, maybe send someone to check the parking lot for a screaming, frustrated (stunningly gorgeous) brunette and a car that won’t start.

TEN HOW’S:

How did you get one of your scars? I was going to say that the only scars I had were a couple of chicken pox scars. Then I remembered that I have a five-inch gash in my polar regions from when the girls were born. HELLO!? How could I forget the enormously traumatic c-sections! Sweet lord above.

How did you celebrate your last birthday? My fabulously wonderful siblings whom I adore all flew down to surprise me. I’m spoiled forever now.

How are you feeling at this moment? A little stressed and yet highly entertained by what’s gonna go down on Monday night.

How did your night go last night? The Pats lost in overtime. Beware my wrath.

How did you do in high school? I was fourth in my class. I had several AP courses. I participated in several clubs and floated between a few different groups of friends. Everyone knew me, and most of them even liked me. But I wouldn’t say I had much fun – I was stuck inside my shy, little shell. I would have so much fun going back and having a do-over if I could be the Katie I am now. That one guy from high school wouldn’t stand a chance!

How did you get the shirt you’re wearing? It was my sister’s favorite shirt, and then it wasn’t. Or it didn’t fit. Or something. Now it’s all mine! Woohoo!

How often do you see your best friend? My sister flies down to see me at least twice a year. One of my other best friends I see every day at work. And my other best friend I usually see once a week, depending on his schedule.

How much money did you spend last month? Exactly what I had budgeted for. Sometimes I’m really good at being poor.

How old do you want to be when you get married? I had turned 24 a week before I was married the first time. I don’t plan to marry again. Ever.

How old will you be at your next birthday? 31. That sounds so anti-climatic.

NINE WHAT’S:

What did you do last weekend? I went out with some friends on Saturday to catch up over a beer (or two or three). I solved a mini-crisis and hung out with a friend on Friday night. On Saturday I blew off all of my errands to wrap the hordes of Christmas presents I had been hiding. And on Sunday I did everything I was supposed to work on all weekend. Somehow cleaning was left off the list entirely.

What is the most important part of your life? Raising my girls to be independent, fun-loving, intelligent, and moral adults.

What would you rather be doing right now? Something productive at home! Or lounging around with my friends. Or shopping. Or catching up on my sleep. Yep, pretty much anything else.

What did you last cry over? A stupid TV show. Grey’s Anatomy to be exact. I hate crying, and after working my way through three seasons of Grey’s, I remembered why I stopped – it made me cry once too often. Television is supposed to be a happy distraction, people!

What always makes you feel better when you’re upset? Drinking wine usually does the trick. But there are some times when even that doesn’t work. And for those nights, there is the magic of the British quiz show QI. I have actually laughed until I cried and vomited whilst watching that stuff.

What’s the most important thing you look for in a significant other? A sense of humor. I tease my friends entirely too much to get along with someone without the right sense of humor.

What are you worried about?? This post is going to be long enough as it is. So the shortest answer is: Making ends meet.

What did you have for breakfast? Coffee. I don’t eat breakfast.

EIGHT HAVE YOU’S:

Have you ever liked someone who had a girlfriend/boyfriend? Yes. And even though the situation resolved itself, I still feel the guilt.

Have you ever had your heartbroken? Several times. It is very, very scarred, my heart. (I’ll pause here while you go get your very tiny violin to play for me.)

Have you ever been out of the country? Sadly, no. I live close enough to the Mexican border that I’ve thought about making a run for it. Maybe one of these days…

Have you ever done something outrageously dumb? Every day! I try to laugh about them and do many brilliant things to mitigate the effect on my reputation. Alas.

Have you ever been backstabbed by a friend? Like the time my best friend in college started dating my former love whom she helped me get over? Then, yes.

Have you ever dated someone younger than you? Only once and he was less than a year younger.

Have you ever read an entire book in one day? Several times. Now I’m lucky to get in two or three a month.

SEVEN WHO’S:

Who was the last person you saw? The girls!

Who was the last person you texted? The Almost-Ex to say I was home when he said he was on his way.

Who was the last person you hung out with? Uhhhh….

Who was the last person to call you? Geez, these are tough questions!

Who did you last hug? Gracie and Bee!

Who is the last person who texted you? The Almost-Ex texted me to say the girls were on their way home.

Who was the last person you said, “I love you” to? The girls, of course!

SIX WHERE’S:

Where does your best friend(s) live? Non-relational? Fort Worth.

Where did you last go? ThePlaceThatShallNotBeDiscussed.

Where did you last hang out? My house! Oh, the life of a single mom.

Where did you go to school? College of the Holy Cross.

Where is your favorite place to be? Driving the streets of home.

Where did you sleep last night? In my bed. What a terribly exciting life of a single mom I lead.

FIVE DO’S/DOES:

Do you like someone right now? Yes, I do.

Do you think anyone likes you? I’ve got a sneaking suspicion…oh, okay. Yes. I do.

Do you ever wish you were someone else? Hell, no! I am having a blast being me again!

Do you know the muffin man? He lives on Drury Lane.

Does the future scare you? I wouldn’t say it scares me, but I’m a wee bit leery of it.

FOUR WHY’S:

Why are you best friends with your best friend(s)? Because. It just works that way.

Why did your parents give you the name you have? My mom wanted to name me Elizabeth or Patricia, and my dad was pushing for his Rhiannon, but my parents hadn’t really settled on a name. Then, when my dad took my cousin Jonathan (who was living with us) up to the hospital to meet me, he taught Jon to say Kate Marie. My little cousin marched in to the hospital room chanting “Kate Narie!” Thankfully, my mom speaks toddler and switched it back.

Why are you happy? Because it beats being pissed off and miserable.

Why are you doing this survey? It’s Friday!

THREE IF’S:

If you could have one super power what would it be? Time travel would be cool. Imagine all the cool people I could meet.

If you could go back in time and change one thing, would you? As long as it wouldn’t change any number of things that came after it, yes. I would. There are a whole host of things I would change, but there’s one in particular that I’m thinking of.

If you were stranded on a deserted island and could bring one thing what would you bring? Bruno’s hangar. Because had an EXTRA HORN lying around. Who has an extra horn?! Do you know how many other useful things would be in there if he had a horn?!

TWO WOULD-YOU-EVER’S:

Would you ever get back together with any of your exes if they asked you? No, thank you. Each one taught me invaluable lessons, but I prefer not to tear my own hair out.

Would you ever shave your head to save someone you love? Absolutely!

ONE LAST QUESTION

Are you happy with your life right now? It’s certainly headed in the right direction now!

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