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Let's start the week off right
Random Survey Time!
1) Grab the book nearest to you, turn to page 18, and find line 4.
2) Stretch your left arm out as far as you can, What can you touch?
3) Did you dream last night? What was it?
4) If you could live anywhere in the world, where would you live?
5) Type of music you like most?
6) What was the last text message you received?
7) Have you ever won a trophy?
8) What time do you get up?
9) What do you do most when you are bored?
10) Do you love your job?
116 books in 2016
my read shelf:
Wes: 10/8/2012
Re: Let's start the week off right
2) Stretch your left arm out as far as you can, What can you touch? Paperwork, paperwork and more paperwork.
3) Did you dream last night? Sure did What was it? Not telling.
4) If you could live anywhere in the world, where would you live? In my closet
5) Type of music you like most? I like a good mix of nearly everything
6) What was the last text message you received? good mornin
7) Have you ever won a trophy? years and years ago for cheerleading
8) What time do you get up? 4:45 AM
9) What do you do most when you are bored? eat
10) Do you love your job? Ummmmm.........NO.
2) Stretch your left arm out as far as you can, What can you touch? My second computer monitor
3) Did you dream last night? What was it? Nothing that I can remember
4) If you could live anywhere in the world, where would you live? Probably some awesome little western European town where I could drink wine all the time and stop at cafes and bakeries whenever I want.
5) Type of music you like most? Probably 90s, but I like a lot of different types
6) What was the last text message you received? Where are you?
7) Have you ever won a trophy? Yes, I have lots at my parents' house
8) What time do you get up? I try to be up at 6:15, but it varies from day to day
9) What do you do most when you are bored? I spend way too much time on the internet
10) Do you love your job? LOL for days. No.
my read shelf:
1) Grab the book nearest to you, turn to page 18, and find line 4.
"And he's hot", I pointed out. From Firespell by Chloe Neill
2) Stretch your left arm out as far as you can, What can you touch?
A picture frame on my desk of my kids.
3) Did you dream last night? What was it?
I know I did, can't really remember what it was about.
4) If you could live anywhere in the world, where would you live?
Some place that doesn't get above 80 or below 40
5) Type of music you like most?
I have a very wide variety of music I like everything from pop to rap to heavy metal.
6) What was the last text message you received?
So what do you think? from my cousin
7) Have you ever won a trophy?
Yes
8) What time do you get up?
Days I go exercise 5:00, other days around 6:30-6:45.
9) What do you do most when you are bored?
Read, play online, or watch tv
10) Do you love your job?
Not at all!!!
2) Stretch your left arm out as far as you can, What can you touch? My laptop
3) Did you dream last night? What was it? Probably, but can't remember.
4) If you could live anywhere in the world, where would you live? Maybe a little farming town. Doesn't have to be in the US. I kind of want to live off the grid for awhile.
5) Type of music you like most? It varies. Mostly I love 90's grunge.
6) What was the last text message you received? "Lesson Learned!"
7) Have you ever won a trophy? Yes. Softbowl, Cheerleading, Bowling. Yes, I was in a league when I was young.
8) What time do you get up? 6AM
9) What do you do most when you are bored? Clean or read.
10) Do you love your job? Juries still out, it's only my second week. It looks promising though!
my read shelf:
Wes: 10/8/2012
1) Grab the book nearest to you, turn to page 18, and find line 4.
"You can spare a minute." The Last Echo by Kimberly Derting
2) Stretch your left arm out as far as you can, What can you touch?
The edge of my desk and lots of papers
3) Did you dream last night? What was it?
Moving to North Carolina
4) If you could live anywhere in the world, where would you live?
Ireland (Outside of US), North/South Carolinas (In the US)
5) Type of music you like most?
Country
6) What was the last text message you received?
5.00
7) Have you ever won a trophy?
Nope
8) What time do you get up?
5:15 on weekdays, 7am on weekends
9) What do you do most when you are bored?
Read/Facebook/Pinterest
10) Do you love your job?
Nope, but it is a means to an end for the 5 year plan
1) Grab the book nearest to you, turn to page 18, and find line 4.
...approved by the Apprenticeship Standards Division of the Department of Industrial Relations, to pass the State Proficiency assessment instrument as a condition of employment. ("A Digest of selected California laws related to certificated Personnel")
2) Stretch your left arm out as far as you can, What can you touch?
A transcript for a teacher, and my empty Noosa yogurt cup.
3) Did you dream last night? What was it?
I had weird GoT dreams last night. Nothing that made sense, but I woke up a bunch of times, and it was unsettling.
4) If you could live anywhere in the world, where would you live?
Probably where I am, just in a nicer house. Same city, though. Or, on a no kill farm or animal rescue somewhere pretty.
5) Type of music you like most?
EVERYTHING. Lately, I've been listening to a lot of Country.
6) What was the last text message you received?
Shipped: Your Amazon package with Cathedral will be delivered Tue, Jun 16, Track at...
7) Have you ever won a trophy?
In gymnastics in High School. And a best costume trophy during Halloween at work.
8) What time do you get up?
Usually around 6am.
9) What do you do most when you are bored?
Not counting reading or TV, I like to color when I am bored or sick.
10) Do you love your job?
I don't have an undying passion for it, but I don't hate it. I enjoy what I do, and feel like I serve my community and youth, as well as support education, so it's rewarding enough.
1) Grab the book nearest to you, turn to page 18, and find line 4.
I don't have a single book with me right now. Gasp! So unlike me!
2) Stretch your left arm out as far as you can, What can you touch?
My lunch bag and water bottle.
3) Did you dream last night? What was it?
Probably did, but I don't remember
4) If you could live anywhere in the world, where would you live?
Somewhere warm that doesn't have snakes. I really loved the BVI when we visited.
5) Type of music you like most?
A little of everything. I'm really into southern rock soul right now.
6) What was the last text message you received?
"I really don't give two fake tits what she thinks"
7) Have you ever won a trophy?
I was outstanding senior band student which gave me a plaque, but never a trophy.
8) What time do you get up?
Anywhere between 5:30-6. It's rare, but sometimes on the weekends, J will let me sleep until 6:15
9) What do you do most when you are bored?
Read, cruise the internet, play games on my iPad
10) Do you love your job?
Sometimes. I love a few things about it, but the office politics make me truly love it.
1) Grab the book nearest to you, turn to page 18, and find line 4.
"In addition to any other action required by law, this code specifically provides that..." From one of my legal manuals.
2) Stretch your left arm out as far as you can, What can you touch?
My (full) inbox on my desk.
3) Did you dream last night? What was it?
Yes, all I remember is that my entire family lived in my old elementary school.
4) If you could live anywhere in the world, where would you live?
Anywhere warm and on the water! Preferably Florida or SoCal.
5) Type of music you like most?
Definitely a variety. Mostly EDM, country and Top 40.
6) What was the last text message you received?
"This weather is nasty. I'll call you from work." from my H.
7) Have you ever won a trophy?
Yep, mostly for sports and some academic ones from high school.
8) What time do you get up?
Usually 6:25. Well, that's when my alarm goes off. I actually "get up" around 6:45 then rush to leave the house on time.
9) What do you do most when you are bored?
Watch Netflix, play on my iPad or read.
10) Do you love your job?
Nope, but it pays my bills and hopefully will pave the way for me to get where I want to go.
"...case until the papers are remanded. Cavanagh..." RI Court Rules
2) Stretch your left arm out as far as you can, What can you touch?
A notebook with the SCA sailboat from the Volvo Ocean Race on it.
3) Did you dream last night? What was it?
Don't recall
4) If you could live anywhere in the world, where would you live?
Somewhere with a beach. Anywhere with a beach.
5) Type of music you like most?
A little of everything. Maybe reggae more than others.
6) What was the last text message you received?
"Feeling better thanks. Of course I will watch them."
7) Have you ever won a trophy?
I got mad awards.
8) What time do you get up?
As late as I possibly can.
9) What do you do most when you are bored?
Read or play stupid iPad games.
10) Do you love your job?
Nope.
Sugar & Spice
- Power Source
- Barron's Mechanical Aptitude and Spatial Relations Test Prep (I'm cataloging)2) Stretch your left arm out as far as you can, What can you touch? Nothing - I sit at the far left side of my desk so my arm reaches out into walking space.
3) Did you dream last night? What was it? I dreamed I had a fight with a girl in my book club.
4) If you could live anywhere in the world, where would you live? Ringgold, GA (where I live now)
5) Type of music you like most? I guess country? Or old stuff? I mostly listen to books and podcasts and a few Spotify playlists here and there - never the radio
6) What was the last text message you received? "Sounds fantastic" - regarding the sharing of the new Matthew Quick ARC with my book club
7) Have you ever won a trophy? Yup - swim team, beauty pageants, state fair stuff, 4-H, piano - I was a busy child
8) What time do you get up? Oh dear. This is embarrassing. On days I volunteer I get up around 8:30. If I don't have to get up to volunteer, I try to get up by 11 on weekdays. On weekends...sometime between 12 and 2.
9) What do you do most when you are bored? Watch documentaries or read
10) Do you love your job? So much I can barely stand it. Best job ever.
"... he was tempted, by accidental recommendation, to look at Netherfield House."
Rereading Pride & Prejudice
2) Stretch your left arm out as far as you can, What can you touch?
Nothing. Sitting at the kitchen table.
3) Did you dream last night? What was it?
Yes and it was very strange. Before falling asleep, I read the John Green accusation followed by Clare and Stiefvater (?) interview about fandoms. My dream was about some strange human thing that had piranha like teeth and was attacking/eating people. What I read I believe was directly related to my freaky dream.
4) If you could live anywhere in the world, where would you live?
Don't know. I used to answer back to my howntown or England or NY, but not sure anymore. Likely stay in CA, but along the coast.
5) Type of music you like most?
Hmmm, don't have a most favorite. I like so many different types from classical to screaming rock (or whatever it's called these days). It really depends on the song.
6) What was the last text message you received?
"I noticed you slept with the closet light on. Are you okay?" From DH, he fell asleep on the couch. As to they why, see #3.
7) Have you ever won a trophy?
When I was in a bowling league as a kid.
8) What time do you get up?
When working, 5:15am. First week of summer break, 7am today. I'm on summer break. By middle of summer it'll probably be between 9-10.
9) What do you do most when you are bored?
Channel surf and look for tattoo ideas.
10) Do you love your job?
I enjoy it (interacting with students) and I LOVE aspects of it (buying books).
~ E ~ 7/2010
~ A ~ 3/2014
my read shelf:
Wes: 10/8/2012
2) Stretch your left arm out as far as you can, What can you touch? air
3) Did you dream last night? What was it? I don't remember dreaming last night. That's rare.
4) If you could live anywhere in the world, where would you live? As long as there are mountains and either a mountain stream or a mountain lake, I'm good.
5) Type of music you like most? Classical or really folk metal.
6) What was the last text message you received?
7) Have you ever won a trophy? Sure. For perfect attendance. woo.
8) What time do you get up? No set time. Between 5 am and 10 am depending on the day.
9) What do you do most when you are bored? Clean
10) Do you love your job? No
“Would you tell me, please, which way I ought to go from here?"
"That depends a good deal on where you want to get to."
"I don't much care where –"
"Then it doesn't matter which way you go.”
― Lewis Carroll, Alice in Wonderland