Friday meme: No Facebook for me.

There is a long-standing joke (rant? sort-of-good-natured ribbing?) between me and just about every one of my friends regarding my refusal to join Facebook. I just can’t connect with the idea. Google chat takes care of my need to declare a status message for all those near and dear to me to track my moods. I don’t feel an overwhelming desire to write on someone’s wall or send someone fake stuff. If that’s for you, that’s cool. I’m all for using your downtime to make you happy. I just don’t need any of it. Know why? My sister sends me the memes. Bwa-ha!  And wouldn’t you know I have one for you today…

1. If your doctor told you TODAY that you were pregnant, what would you say?
Shutyourmouth! I do not have time for a miracle baby!

2. Do you trust all of your friends?
I trust all of my friends with different things. I don’t think I trust any one person with every single thing. Blame my divorce or my checkered past on the streets if you must. (Damnit, where’s a checkered past when you need one?!)

3. Would you move to another state or country to be with the one you love?
Maybe – depending on the geographic location. I am not moving farther west or south. I refuse. Interestingly enough, the probability skyrockets if you mention the words, “New England” or “northeast.”

4. Do you believe that everything happens for a reason?
Yes. Otherwise I would find it much, much harder to get out of bed in the morning. But – that’s not to say that bad things are okay or excusable; it’s just a way for me to accept them (if the outcome can’t be changed) and focus on how to turn something bad into a stepping stone to something better.

5. Can you make a dollar in change right now?
Yes I can. All of my change gets dumped into my desk drawer at work. One day I am going to NEED take-out and I the delivery kid is going to hate me.
(P.S. @Kim: All of your loose change is NOT currently in a gold faux leather box hidden somewhere in Tejas. A good portion of it keeps turning up all. over. my. carpet.)

6. Which one of your friends do you think would make the best doctor?
Sars will definitely make the best head doctor and I am very much hoping to cash in on that some day.

7. Are you afraid of falling in love?
I’m not so much afraid of falling in love – that part is easy. What I’m scared to freakin’ death of is having my heart smashed to a bitter pulp and then stomped on for good measure. That part gets a little messy. And painful.

8. Is there someone who pops into your mind at random times?
Uhh…this doesn’t happen to everyone? Good lord – just how unstable am I? I probably don’t want to know.

9. What’s your favorite scar?
I am lucky enough not to have too many. I can’t say that I’m attached to my c-section scar or my two chicken pox scars. You shall have to live with your disappointment.

10. When was the last time you flew in a plane?
Last November when I went to see my sister defend The Diss. Flying without children is a whole different ballgame! It is…almost enjoyable!

11. What does the last text message in your phone say?
A note from a co-worker letting me know she’d be late.

12. What features do you find most attractive in the preferred sex?
A fantastical sense of humor, including the ability to laugh at himself.

13. Fill in the blank. I love:
Caffeine.

14. What is a goal you would like to accomplish in the near future?
Finish pulling together the three or four care packages I have in various states of assembly and get them mailed to their intended recipients.

15. If you were to wake up from being in a coma for an extended time who would you call first?
Kim, because that’s where my girls would be.

16. How many kids do you want to have?
I am happy with the two I have. A third child would have been ideal in a previous life, but my current life is happy the way it is.

17. Would you make a good parent?
I have my mom-fail moments (who doesn’t?!), but I like to think that the girls will approve when they’re older.

18. Where was your default picture taken?
In my kitchen for the purpose of having a default picture. Some of my life moments are staged; I’m okay with that.

19. What’s your middle name?
Marie.

20. Honestly, what’s on your mind right now?
Wobbling. There is much wobblage on my mind right now.

21. If you could go back in time and change something, what would it be?
If I could be promised the same children I have now, I would have gone to grad school right out of college instead of getting married for the wrong reasons. But, I think that learning the hard way how to be true to myself has made me a much better person. Had I gone to grad school and done the ‘me’ thing back then, I think I might have missed how important the ‘me’ thing truly is.

22. Who was or will be the maid of honor/ best man in your wedding?
My best friend from college was my maid of honor…and then we lost touch.

23. What are you wearing right now?
Black dress pants, grey long-sleeved shirt with fake/combo white dress shirt cuffs and collar, black heels, pewter and red dangly hoop earrings. Oh, and a red sweater for when I get chilly.

24. Righty or Lefty?
I’m a single mom. Both hands are usually juggling multiple tasks.

25. Best place to eat?
Niko’s Pizza. But eating-in is just plain wrong.

26. Favorite jeans?
They’re…jeans.

27. Favorite animal?
Fictitiously speaking, I would say turtles. More realistically (or not), men who know what they’re doing.

28. Favorite juice?
I’m not a big juice drinker. Cran-apple on its own. OJ as a mixer.

29. Have you had the chicken pox?
In 3rd grade. I missed our field trip to the circus. No, I’m not bitter – why do you ask?

30. Have you had a sore throat?
I just got over one – how did you know?

31. Ever had a bar fight?
No. My life is not that colorful, people.

32. Who knows you the best?
Kim. Hands down.

33. Shoe size?
I was an 8, but then went down to a 7 ½ or a 7 based on the shoe. Then I lost weight and now I’m a 6 ½ or a 7. So – um – I’m not really sure.

34. Do you wear contact lenses or glasses?
Glasses. I’d love to go for laser, but that would require some MAJOR meds to relax me enough.

35. Ever been in a fight with your pet?

“No. I don’t have any pets. I was thinking of getting a pet, but – that doesn’t matter! The point is…” Wait – what was my point?

36. Been to Mexico?
The Federales won’t let me.

37. Did you buy something today?
Breakfast. Stupid breakfast-requiring meds. Stupid need to breathe!

38. Did you get sick today?
I’m recovering from bronchitis and an asthma flare up. So I’m still sick, but haven’t become sick. Word quibbling makes me happy.

39. Do you miss someone today?
Yes. See previous wobbling.

40. Did you get in a fight with someone today?
Only people who have called me on the phone.

41. When is the last time you had a massage?
I’ve never had a professional massage. My last “hey, come sit down on the couch” massage was weeks ago. And it will be a while before I get any more.

42. Last person to lay in your bed?
Me.

43. Last person to see you cry?
Stupidhead.

44. Who made you cry?
Said Stupidhead.

45. What was the last TV show you watched?
Biggest Loser. Shamelessly addicted.

46. What are your plans for the weekend?
Ladies Night after work Friday, a nice long run on Saturday, followed by a pedicure as a reward for being a rock star, and lounging around the house on Sunday.

47. Who was the last person you hung out with?
One of my neighbors. Now that the girls are old enough to run around the neighborhood, my social skills are getting to come out and play!

48. Are you craving anything?
Sleeeeep. Cadbury eggs. Running. Caffeine.

49. If you could have one thing right now what would it be?
Enough money to stop worrying about things.

50. Would you rather have ten kids, or none?
I’m not sure which is meaner: asking me to wish away my children, whom I love dearly, or saddling with me eight more kids.

51. What’s something not many people know about you?
I have an FBI file. (No. Not really.)

52. Is your bed against more than one of your walls?
Nope – sticking out from the wall between the windows, just where it’s supposed to be. But thanks, really, for making me want to move that sucker, now. I’ve been contented for 8 long years and now you’ve ruined it. And that bed is HEAVY.

53. Have you ever swallowed a watermelon seed?
Watermelons are gross. Even I don’t like the texture and I don’t have texture issues. It’s like eating really saturated wood pulp with some kind of vague undertaste that you can’t ever figure out because you’re trying to expel it all from your mouth as quickly as humanly possible.

54. Are you there for your friends?
At all hours. The crankiness at the 5 a.m. calls is a sign that I love you right back. Pinky swear.

55. Be honest, do you like people in general?
Right up until I realize what wanks they are in real life.

56. What’s your favorite movie?
Princess Bride.

57. Now your cell phone, what color is it?
Charcoal and silver.

58. Does anyone completely understand you?
I’m not even sure that’s possible. But if someone figures it out, fill me in.

59. Do you have a reason to smile right now?
Yes – not the least of which is the Hershey’s Raspberry Hug I just ate.

60. What do you like more, Fruits or Veggies?
Fruits. They taste like sugar. Although….asparagus or snap peas roasted with garlic, butter, & salt…or roasted corn and butter….MMMMMmmmm.

61. Who do you talk to the most about your problems?
Kim. Unless they’re boy problems and then it’s Crisanna because she is less likely to hit me. Yes, my sister is 1500 miles away and I am still afraid of her.

62. What’s your favorite color out of these? Green, Yellow, Blue, or Brown?
Blue.

63. Are you going to get hurt anytime soon by someone?
Probably. My kids are flying projectiles and sometimes those collisions hurt!

64. Do you currently like someone?
Why, however do you mean?

65. What was the last song you heard someone singing and where?
You Give Love a Bad Name – Bon Jovi. Pretty good way to end a commute to work!

66. When did you last cry?
Last weekend.

67. How are you feeling?
Exhausted, bronchital, pissed off and annoyed about work stuff, and so excited to having a fun AND a relaxing weekend.

68. If you look straight ahead past your computer screen, what do you see?
The cubby wall. I’m here for the view, people.

69. Favorite vegetable?
Green beans, preferably fresh with butter and garlic. Crap – I forgot to mention them in the fruits vs. veggies debate.

70. Last person that commented you on Myspace?
Dude. You are so funny! Did you not read the intro?

71. Ever listened to a song on repeat or does it drive you crazy?
I get annoyed after the fourth repeat. (Kimberly, I’m looking at you.)

72. Do you want someone to call you right now?
In general? I can’t get away from the phone right now. Specifically? Yes. Although, back to generally speaking, I’m not a phone person.

73. Is there something you’re not looking forward to?
The alarm clock tomorrow morning.

74. Do you miss someone?
Every minute.

75. Is something wrong right now?
YES!

76. Hair/eye color?
This is the most random placement for that question. Espresso and chocolate brown, respectfully.

77. Name something you dislike about the day you’re having?
The number of people whom I do not care about who have called me to complain about something that is beyond my control.

78. What are you thinking of right now?
It is sooooo hot in here. I am afraid of spontaneous combustion.

79. How many months until your birthday?
Wait – what month are we on? Five.

80. Have you been out side longer than 30 mins today?
If sitting in my car counts – yes.

81. Where were you at 9am this morning?
Is hasn’t been that time yet. Yesterday, I was at work before the explosion of angst landed all over my desk.

82. Why do you feel the way you feel?
I don’t know, what is the meaning of anything really?

83. What are you listening to right now?
The sound of my keys as I type. It’s quite pleasant but would sound infinitely better if I were using a typewriter.

84. How has the week been?
Not the worst.

85. Is there something you wish you could tell someone but can’t?
Many, many, many things. It’s tricksy to remember what they all are before I open my mouth.

86. How many windows are open on your computer?
Three.

87. In the past week have you gotten sick?
I haven’t gotten rid of the contagion yet, but it started three weeks ago.

88. What are you doing?
Wondering if this meme is ever going to end. And wondering if anyone will wade all the way through. The funny is bound to peter out no matter what side you’re on, I’m afraid.

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