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Poll of Randomness
Because I'm in a random mood tonight. 
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Pasta or risotto?
You know what I love? Nachos. Bad nachos. Nachos like you get at a fair or ballpark. The kind with cheap chips and that nasty orange "cheese" that I strongly suspect may be made of melted plastic. But I don't care - I'd eat that stuff by the bucketful. In fact, I could go for some right now! Do you have any foods that you KNOW are bad (not just unhealthy, but baaaad) that you love anyway?
What other boards on the Nest do you regularly read (either as a lurker or poster)?
You're offered $100,000 to face your absolute worst fear. What phobia challenge do you have to undergo?
Favorite item of winter clothing?
I have an unfortunate habit of buying cookbooks. I will freely admit that I've probably never cooked a recipe out of half of them, but I like buying them anyway (show me a cookbook on sale, and I'll show you my debit card). What about you? Is there anything that you buy that you don't really use, but like to have anyway?
Pick one: beef, pork, chicken or fish (or tofu, if you're vegetarian ).
Scientists have discovered how to create true artificial intelligence (OK not really, but go along with me for a minute). Would you want an A.I. robot to work in your house, or would you be worried about the potential uprising?
Tell me something embarrassing about yourself as a teenager!
You go shopping with a friend (not your best friend, just a friend friend). She tries on a hideously unflattering dress that she clearly loves. Do you a) bluntly tell her the truth, since honesty is the best policy; b) gently hint that something else might look better, because you want to spare her feelings; or c) pretend you like it too - hey, you're not the one who has to wear it, right?
Re: Poll of Randomness
Pasta or risotto? Usually pasta, but a nice risotto (porcini mushroom or lemon and prawn) can really hit the spot sometimes.
You know what I love? Nachos. Bad nachos. Nachos like you get at a fair or ballpark. The kind with cheap chips and that nasty orange "cheese" that I strongly suspect may be made of melted plastic. But I don't care - I'd eat that stuff by the bucketful. In fact, I could go for some right now! Do you have any foods that you KNOW are bad (not just unhealthy, but baaaad) that you love anyway? Well, I already mentioned the nachos, but other than that, I have a disgusting weakness for bean dip - the nasty lard kind that you get pre-made.
What other boards on the Nest do you regularly read (either as a lurker or poster)? Money Matters is really the only other one I read.
You're offered $100,000 to face your absolute worst fear. What phobia challenge do you have to undergo? Being trapped underwater (not to the point where it would kill me of course, because then I wouldn't be able to claim the prize lol). I have a serious fear of becoming trapped underwater - like if a boulder fell on me and trapped my leg or something.
Favorite item of winter clothing? I looooove long wool coats!
I have an unfortunate habit of buying cookbooks. I will freely admit that I've probably never cooked a recipe out of half of them, but I like buying them anyway (show me a cookbook on sale, and I'll show you my debit card). What about you? Is there anything that you buy that you don't really use, but like to have anyway? Let's see, I've mentioned the cookbooks, soooo...yeah, that's pretty much it.
Pick one: beef, pork, chicken or fish (or tofu, if you're vegetarian
). At the moment, none of them, but generally chicken.
Scientists have discovered how to create true artificial intelligence (OK not really, but go along with me for a minute). Would you want an A.I. robot to work in your house, or would you be worried about the potential uprising? I want to say yes, but I've seen enough sci fi movies to make me wary........
Tell me something embarrassing about yourself as a teenager! I had terrible fashion sense. Not just as in I wore bad trends of the time, but I had NO idea what looked good on me - NONE. I had zero innate fashion sense (hell, even now I don't have great style) and wore cuts that were just so, so unflattering. I tend to blame a lot of this on my mother, who always bought super modest clothes for me, which meant I wore high necked shirts that made me look like a wall-o-boob, and pants that came up way too high on my super short waisted frame. It took me years to figure out what worked with my body type, and even now I still make mistakes with it.
You go shopping with a friend (not your best friend, just a friend friend). She tries on a hideously unflattering dress that she clearly loves. Do you a) bluntly tell her the truth, since honesty is the best policy; b) gently hint that something else might look better, because you want to spare her feelings; or c) pretend you like it too - hey, you're not the one who has to wear it, right? b) - I'm soooo non-confrontational, I probably wouldn't be blunt to anyone but my best friend, but I would want to try to steer them in a better direction.
Pasta or risotto? Pasta!
You know what I love? Nachos. Bad nachos. Nachos like you get at a fair or ballpark. The kind with cheap chips and that nasty orange "cheese" that I strongly suspect may be made of melted plastic. But I don't care - I'd eat that stuff by the bucketful. In fact, I could go for some right now! Do you have any foods that you KNOW are bad (not just unhealthy, but baaaad) that you love anyway? Macaroni & Cheese! It's nothing but starch and fat, there's no food in it, and I could eat it every day. I love it.
What other boards on the Nest do you regularly read (either as a lurker or poster)? I post on Nest Book Club and lurk on F&B, Entertainment and Travel sometimes.
You're offered $100,000 to face your absolute worst fear. What phobia challenge do you have to undergo? Submerged in a tank of spiders, or locked in a room full of angry geese and seagulls. $100,000 is not nearly enough to get me to do either of those things.
Favorite item of winter clothing? My cream-colored wool/cashmere coat. Why won't it get colder so I can wear it already?!
I have an unfortunate habit of buying cookbooks. I will freely admit that I've probably never cooked a recipe out of half of them, but I like buying them anyway (show me a cookbook on sale, and I'll show you my debit card). What about you? Is there anything that you buy that you don't really use, but like to have anyway? I also used to do this with cookbooks! A few weeks ago I admitted I have a problem, and took a monster stack of them to Half Price Books. Now, all that's left is my collection of nail polish. Oh, and candles.
Pick one: beef, pork, chicken or fish (or tofu, if you're vegetarian
). Chicken. I'm boring.
Scientists have discovered how to create true artificial intelligence (OK not really, but go along with me for a minute). Would you want an A.I. robot to work in your house, or would you be worried about the potential uprising? No! It would be too creepy if it could think like a person. I would feel guilty not giving the robot a day off.
Tell me something embarrassing about yourself as a teenager! My senior year in band (yep, BAND) our conductor told us that he didn't want anyone forming any cliques. My friends and I immediately formed one out of spite (something that would never have occurred to us on our own). We named ourselves the "Ho B!tches" and were easily identifiable by our plastic "Ho B!tch" rings. The rings, ironically, were from a peace-and-love themed 7-pack we bought at Claire's - a ring for every day! You can imagine the multitude of reasons this is embarassing to me.
You go shopping with a friend (not your best friend, just a friend friend). She tries on a hideously unflattering dress that she clearly loves. Do you a) bluntly tell her the truth, since honesty is the best policy; b) gently hint that something else might look better, because you want to spare her feelings; or c) pretend you like it too - hey, you're not the one who has to wear it, right? My "bluntly" is still not rude. It's more like "That dress just doesn't look right on you. Try this one instead!" The only exception would be the ex-friend I told eacerna about, the one who always tried on stuff I wanted to buy. I definitely turned her on to a few ill-fitting garments.
Pasta or risotto? Definitely pasta...any way I can get it!
You know what I love? Nachos. Bad nachos. Nachos like you get at a fair or ballpark. The kind with cheap chips and that nasty orange "cheese" that I strongly suspect may be made of melted plastic. But I don't care - I'd eat that stuff by the bucketful. In fact, I could go for some right now! Do you have any foods that you KNOW are bad (not just unhealthy, but baaaad) that you love anyway? Hmmm...there's lots of things! But most of all I'd have to say hot dogs. Not even the good, kosher beef ones, but regular old Oscar Meyer (although a close second would have to be icees at the movies)
What other boards on the Nest do you regularly read (either as a lurker or poster)? Honestly, none. Occasionally I'll check out Getting Pregnant if I'm bored, but I usually stick to this one.
You're offered $100,000 to face your absolute worst fear. What phobia challenge do you have to undergo? Eating seafood. I think shrimp would have to be the worst. You'd have to pay me a LOT of money to eat a plate of shrimp.
Favorite item of winter clothing? Hats! Specifically, my cream-colored knit beret. But I have a whole boxload just waiting for it to get cold enough!
I have an unfortunate habit of buying cookbooks. I will freely admit that I've probably never cooked a recipe out of half of them, but I like buying them anyway (show me a cookbook on sale, and I'll show you my debit card). What about you? Is there anything that you buy that you don't really use, but like to have anyway? I'd have to agree on the cookbooks. I have several shelves of them, and primarily use about 3. Also, nail poish, even though I rarely paint my nails. But when I do, I feel I need a new bottle (they are all variations of the same pink-y brown).
Pick one: beef, pork, chicken or fish (or tofu, if you're vegetarian Stick out tongue). Years ago I would have said chicken, but now probably pork. I don't cook it as often as I'd like to, but I do love it!
Scientists have discovered how to create true artificial intelligence (OK not really, but go along with me for a minute). Would you want an A.I. robot to work in your house, or would you be worried about the potential uprising? I'd have to say no. Not afraid of an uprising.....just another gadget to have to fix!
Tell me something embarrassing about yourself as a teenager! I brought my diary to school one day in 8th grade, and somehow misplaced it (why I brought it to school in the first palce, I do not know!!!) Anyway, the next day the whole school knew about all my crushes since 6th grade (and at that age, that was half my class at one point or another). I went home at lunch that day, and stayed home the next, too. I didn't even have to fake sick, I was vomiting from the stress. Luckily, it did all blow over within a week or so.
You go shopping with a friend (not your best friend, just a friend friend). She tries on a hideously unflattering dress that she clearly loves. Do you a) bluntly tell her the truth, since honesty is the best policy; b) gently hint that something else might look better, because you want to spare her feelings; or c) pretend you like it too - hey, you're not the one who has to wear it, right? A) I am brutally honest. In a nice way, though! But I am a great friend to bring shopping because I''l tell you like it is!
Pasta or risotto? Tough choice! I do love pasta, but if there's a ristotto on a menu I'll likely get it since I won't make it at home.
You know what I love? Nachos. Bad nachos. Nachos like you get at a fair or ballpark. The kind with cheap chips and that nasty orange "cheese" that I strongly suspect may be made of melted plastic. But I don't care - I'd eat that stuff by the bucketful. In fact, I could go for some right now! Do you have any foods that you KNOW are bad (not just unhealthy, but baaaad) that you love anyway? HOT DOGS!!!!! I never, ever, ever thought I'd say that. I used to hate them. Now, love 'em! Can't go to a Sharks game without a hotdog (and a beer)!
What other boards on the Nest do you regularly read (either as a lurker or poster)? Health & Fitness, What's Cooking?
You're offered $100,000 to face your absolute worst fear. What phobia challenge do you have to undergo? Skydiving. I hate heights and the feeling of the free fall might do me in. MH graduated from Airborne school in the military and would jump out of any plane - crazy to me.
Favorite item of winter clothing? Boots!
I have an unfortunate habit of buying cookbooks. I will freely admit that I've probably never cooked a recipe out of half of them, but I like buying them anyway (show me a cookbook on sale, and I'll show you my debit card). What about you? Is there anything that you buy that you don't really use, but like to have anyway? I'm with you on the books. I buy them freely and then they sit, unread. I also have HAD to purchase each season of Grey's Anatomy as it has come out. I didn't want the series to end and have to buy them all at one time (like I did with Sex and the City)!
Pick one: beef, pork, chicken or fish (or tofu, if you're vegetarian
). At home, chicken. Eating out, fish or beef.
Scientists have discovered how to create true artificial intelligence (OK not really, but go along with me for a minute). Would you want an A.I. robot to work in your house, or would you be worried about the potential uprising? No to the robot. Creeps me out. And we don't have enough room for another "person"!
Tell me something embarrassing about yourself as a teenager! Teenager?!? Like I can remember 20 years ago?
You go shopping with a friend (not your best friend, just a friend friend). She tries on a hideously unflattering dress that she clearly loves. Do you a) bluntly tell her the truth, since honesty is the best policy; b) gently hint that something else might look better, because you want to spare her feelings; or c) pretend you like it too - hey, you're not the one who has to wear it, right? I'd probably go with B. If she didn't take the hint I'd switch to A.
Woo Hoo! A poll of randomness! This makes me happy.
Pasta or risotto? Definitely pasta, but yeah, a nice risotto is ok.
You know what I love? Nachos. Bad nachos. Nachos like you get at a fair or ballpark. The kind with cheap chips and that nasty orange "cheese" that I strongly suspect may be made of melted plastic. But I don't care - I'd eat that stuff by the bucketful. In fact, I could go for some right now! Do you have any foods that you KNOW are bad (not just unhealthy, but baaaad) that you love anyway? Oh man, I have a serious weakness for a diner-greasy-extra-cheesy tuna melt. Fry that sucker in butter on both sides and serve it with a heap of steak fries and ketchup and I'm sold.
What other boards on the Nest do you regularly read (either as a lurker or poster)? When I was in Athens I read International Newlyweds sometimes, which is a pretty cool board, but I just didn't have or develop the emotional attachment to the people on it that I have here.
You're offered $100,000 to face your absolute worst fear. What phobia challenge do you have to undergo? Bungee jumping. But even then I would only just consider doing it for $100,000.
Favorite item of winter clothing? I love love wearing tights (or leggings) with skirts and boots. So warm and cozy but also pretty.
I have an unfortunate habit of buying cookbooks. I will freely admit that I've probably never cooked a recipe out of half of them, but I like buying them anyway (show me a cookbook on sale, and I'll show you my debit card). What about you? Is there anything that you buy that you don't really use, but like to have anyway?
Since I started my Etsy store I've been kind of bad about buying various stamps and punches that I think would be great incorporated into invitations that I still haven't used months and months later. I have a whole box of them.
Pick one: beef, pork, chicken or fish (or tofu, if you're vegetarian
).
Well, I'm a pescatarian (I eat fish and seafood but no other meat) but I would probably still chose tofu over fish, unless it was mahi mahi or barbouni, the tastiest fish of all time, which we ate every chance we got in Greece.
Scientists have discovered how to create true artificial intelligence (OK not really, but go along with me for a minute). Would you want an A.I. robot to work in your house, or would you be worried about the potential uprising? No, probably not. I probably still wouldn't get the robot though, I'd rather employ a real live person who needs the money and the job.
Tell me something embarrassing about yourself as a teenager!
Oh lord, do we have to go there? There are so.many.things. There was a period around 7th/8th grade when I wore mens boxers over black lycra bike shorts all the time (to summer drama school, my school had a uniform, thank god). I don't know why I thought that was a good look. I think I thought the patterns on the boxers were cute. Then one day I looked behind me in a mirror and realized how puffy and weird the butt looked. I don't know why no one ever told me how stupid I looked.
You go shopping with a friend (not your best friend, just a friend friend). She tries on a hideously unflattering dress that she clearly loves. Do you a) bluntly tell her the truth, since honesty is the best policy; b) gently hint that something else might look better, because you want to spare her feelings; or c) pretend you like it too - hey, you're not the one who has to wear it, right? Probably something between a) and b). I'm generally also a non-confrontational person but when it comes to clothes shopping I am actually pretty good at being blunt and honest.Woo Hoo! A poll of randomness! This makes me happy.
Pasta or risotto? Risotto, but I don't really eat either. Maybe once a month.
You know what I love? Nachos. Bad nachos. Nachos like you get at a fair or ballpark. The kind with cheap chips and that nasty orange "cheese" that I strongly suspect may be made of melted plastic. But I don't care - I'd eat that stuff by the bucketful. In fact, I could go for some right now! Do you have any foods that you KNOW are bad (not just unhealthy, but baaaad) that you love anyway? Deli meat. I don't know why. And jubejubes.
What other boards on the Nest do you regularly read (either as a lurker or poster)? I'm over on the Aug '09 club board... I used to read TIP all the time.
You're offered $100,000 to face your absolute worst fear. What phobia challenge do you have to undergo? Running a race/marathon.
Favorite item of winter clothing? Cozy flannel pjs!
I have an unfortunate habit of buying cookbooks. I will freely admit that I've probably never cooked a recipe out of half of them, but I like buying them anyway (show me a cookbook on sale, and I'll show you my debit card). What about you? Is there anything that you buy that you don't really use, but like to have anyway?
I was a cookbook buyer, but there's no more room on my shelves. Truthfully, I don't shop very often.
Pick one: beef, pork, chicken or fish (or tofu, if you're vegetarian
).
Depends on the season. Summer = fish, winter = pork.
Scientists have discovered how to create true artificial intelligence (OK not really, but go along with me for a minute). Would you want an A.I. robot to work in your house, or would you be worried about the potential uprising? Oh, totally concerned about the uprising.
Tell me something embarrassing about yourself as a teenager!
My cat spray farted in my face when I was 14 and I had poo in my hair. AWFUL.
You go shopping with a friend (not your best friend, just a friend friend). She tries on a hideously unflattering dress that she clearly loves. Do you a) bluntly tell her the truth, since honesty is the best policy; b) gently hint that something else might look better, because you want to spare her feelings; or c) pretend you like it too - hey, you're not the one who has to wear it, right? I never shop with friends. I hate clothing shopping for myself!Alyson & Phil | Planning Bio | Married Bio!
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yay! poll of randomness!!!
Pasta or risotto? pasta!
You know what I love? Nachos. Bad nachos. Nachos like you get at a fair or ballpark. The kind with cheap chips and that nasty orange "cheese" that I strongly suspect may be made of melted plastic. But I don't care - I'd eat that stuff by the bucketful. In fact, I could go for some right now! Do you have any foods that you KNOW are bad (not just unhealthy, but baaaad) that you love anyway? coke icees & raw cookie dough
What other boards on the Nest do you regularly read (either as a lurker or poster)? i still check in on the Hawaii Knot board & since we bought a house, I've been on the Decorating & Renovating board a lot too
You're offered $100,000 to face your absolute worst fear. What phobia challenge do you have to undergo? roaches - completely irrational, but I just can't take them!
Favorite item of winter clothing? I love long coats & scarves!
I have an unfortunate habit of buying cookbooks. I will freely admit that I've probably never cooked a recipe out of half of them, but I like buying them anyway (show me a cookbook on sale, and I'll show you my debit card). What about you? Is there anything that you buy that you don't really use, but like to have anyway? I too would have to agree with the cookbooks. I have a lot & very rarely use them b/c I pretty rarely cook, but if I do cook & need a receipe, I find it online! Maybe books in general...once we bought a house, I bought a ton of house books. We decided to TTC, I bought a ton of pg books. I do read some of them, but I usually end up with way more than I can actually read.
Pick one: beef, pork, chicken or fish (or tofu, if you're vegetarian Stick out tongue). probably fish (especially salmon) or chicken - I'm really not a pork person & if I had to, I could do without beef
Scientists have discovered how to create true artificial intelligence (OK not really, but go along with me for a minute). Would you want an A.I. robot to work in your house, or would you be worried about the potential uprising? I'd like to think I would say no, but I REALLY love my Roomba & it just vaccums. If it could make my life even easier, I might be tempted!
Tell me something embarrassing about yourself as a teenager! I had really really bad hair. I am the first in my family to have really curly hair & no one knew what to do it. And it wasn't just while I was a teenager, it went on into college. Finally I found a stylist that showed me how to really get it straight & nice curls...thank goodness...it was really unattractive!
You go shopping with a friend (not your best friend, just a friend friend). She tries on a hideously unflattering dress that she clearly loves. Do you a) bluntly tell her the truth, since honesty is the best policy; b) gently hint that something else might look better, because you want to spare her feelings; or c) pretend you like it too - hey, you're not the one who has to wear it, right? It definitely depends upon the friend, but I would say B - gentlely push her in the right direction
Pasta or risotto? Pasta
Do you have any foods that you KNOW are bad (not just unhealthy, but baaaad) that you love anyway? I could eat an entire bag of chocolate chip cookies in one sitting. Probably also a dozen donuts. And I can't resist fast food french fries with all the salt and grease. Pretty much everything I love to eat is unhealthy!
What other boards on the Nest do you regularly read (either as a lurker or poster)? Sports, Entertainment
You're offered $100,000 to face your absolute worst fear. What phobia challenge do you have to undergo? Not enough money!
Favorite item of winter clothing? fleece hoody & socks
What about you? Is there anything that you buy that you don't really use, but like to have anyway? Kitchen gadgets
Pick one: beef, pork, chicken or fish (or tofu, if you're vegetarian
). beef
Would you want an A.I. robot to work in your house, or would you be worried about the potential uprising? Only if I could control the programming. I'm a big fan of the Jetson's housekeeper Rosie!
Tell me something embarrassing about yourself as a teenager! not sure I have anything embarrassing....
You go shopping with a friend (not your best friend, just a friend friend). She tries on a hideously unflattering dress that she clearly loves. Do you a) bluntly tell her the truth, since honesty is the best policy - this is why people take me shopping!
Pasta or risotto?
Pasta, any way is fine with me!
You know what I love? Nachos. Bad nachos. Nachos like you get at a fair or ballpark. The kind with cheap chips and that nasty orange "cheese" that I strongly suspect may be made of melted plastic. But I don't care - I'd eat that stuff by the bucketful. In fact, I could go for some right now! Do you have any foods that you KNOW are bad (not just unhealthy, but baaaad) that you love anyway?
I, too, am OBSESSED with nachos. Anything that is considered "comfort food", I'm in! Tacos, Mac n Cheese, and salad (yes, Salads can be bad for you! Especially the way I like them!)
What other boards on the Nest do you regularly read (either as a lurker or poster)?
Occasionally I will hit up the Seattle one
You're offered $100,000 to face your absolute worst fear. What phobia challenge do you have to undergo?
Being tortured. So NO, there isn't an amount of money to endure that.
Favorite item of winter clothing?
Sweaters with Jeans....already breaking them out!
I have an unfortunate habit of buying cookbooks. I will freely admit that I've probably never cooked a recipe out of half of them, but I like buying them anyway (show me a cookbook on sale, and I'll show you my debit card). What about you? Is there anything that you buy that you don't really use, but like to have anyway?
My magazines. I have like 14 subscriptions and needless to say, I never can get to them all but I must still buy them because I 'may' need to read them.
Pick one: beef, pork, chicken or fish (or tofu, if you're vegetarian
).
beef and chicken, equally
Scientists have discovered how to create true artificial intelligence (OK not really, but go along with me for a minute). Would you want an A.I. robot to work in your house, or would you be worried about the potential uprising?
Oh by all means, anyone/anything that wants to take over......HOWEVER, I'm anal to where things are placed, how its done, so i'm pretty sure he (the robot) would quit pretty early on!
Tell me something embarrassing about yourself as a teenager!
Oh I had terrible acne. Even into high school. I finally saw a dermatologist in college and he placed me on Accutane. Best thing to ever happen to me. Now my skin is completely opposite, no scars either. But because of this, I have issues even seeing just one blemish on my face. I think that will stick with me forever.
You go shopping with a friend (not your best friend, just a friend friend). She tries on a hideously unflattering dress that she clearly loves. Do you a) bluntly tell her the truth, since honesty is the best policy; b) gently hint that something else might look better, because you want to spare her feelings; or c) pretend you like it too - hey, you're not the one who has to wear it, right?
B, I would want the same thing if I was trying on something horrific! However, I remember a situation with a good friend when she tried to sport, what I call, a "Paris Hilton" skirt. They were those skirts years back that had ruffles on the bottom. All the teeny boppers wore them. Ya, well she was 25, NOT ACCEPTABLE. And it just looked so bad so I had to be really honest that time. She tried to wear it out one night in Vegas.
Pasta or risotto?
I have to say pasta. I've never had a really good risotto... but then again I've never had it in a restaurant.
You know what I love? Nachos. Bad nachos. Nachos like you get at a fair or ballpark. The kind with cheap chips and that nasty orange "cheese" that I strongly suspect may be made of melted plastic. But I don't care - I'd eat that stuff by the bucketful. In fact, I could go for some right now! Do you have any foods that you KNOW are bad (not just unhealthy, but baaaad) that you love anyway?
I love McDonald's cheeseburgers!
What other boards on the Nest do you regularly read (either as a lurker or poster)? I've lurked on the trimester boards all the way along my pregnancy and now I lurk on 0-3. I also lurk on the nest book club when I'm looking for new books.
You're offered $100,000 to face your absolute worst fear. What phobia challenge do you have to undergo? Being trapped with snakes. I HATE HATE HATE snakes.
Favorite item of winter clothing? Cute winter boots, toques, scarves and mittens and turtle necks. (It's winter here for most of the year - I have to like winter clothes!!)
I have an unfortunate habit of buying cookbooks. I will freely admit that I've probably never cooked a recipe out of half of them, but I like buying them anyway (show me a cookbook on sale, and I'll show you my debit card). What about you? Is there anything that you buy that you don't really use, but like to have anyway? Chap stick. I have a billion!
Pick one: beef, pork, chicken or fish (or tofu, if you're vegetarian
). Beef.
Scientists have discovered how to create true artificial intelligence (OK not really, but go along with me for a minute). Would you want an A.I. robot to work in your house, or would you be worried about the potential uprising? Yes - I would love to come home to a clean house everyday.
Tell me something embarrassing about yourself as a teenager! I farted really loudly going up the stairs in grade 9 and didn't get to live it down for months.
You go shopping with a friend (not your best friend, just a friend friend). She tries on a hideously unflattering dress that she clearly loves. Do you a) bluntly tell her the truth, since honesty is the best policy; b) gently hint that something else might look better, because you want to spare her feelings; or c) pretend you like it too - hey, you're not the one who has to wear it, right? I would probably not say anything.
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Pasta or risotto? Pasta
You know what I love? I do like that nacho cheese stuff too. I also like french fries with poppyseed honey mustard from Red Robin - I could really go for some of those right now. Nevermind that I went there on Sunday AND it's only 8:45am here.
What other boards on the Nest do you regularly read (either as a lurker or poster)? Eco Friendly Family
You're offered $100,000 to face your absolute worst fear. What phobia challenge do you have to undergo? I don't have any phobias
Favorite item of winter clothing? wool peacoats. unfortunately none of mine button right now.
I have an unfortunate habit of buying cookbooks. lately I have not been able to keep on reading all my magazines. I think I need to cancel some subscriptions.
Pick one: beef, pork, chicken or fish (or tofu, if you're vegetarian
). fish
Scientists have discovered how to create true artificial intelligence (OK not really, but go along with me for a minute). Would you want an A.I. robot to work in your house, or would you be worried about the potential uprising? probably worried about the uprising!
Tell me something embarrassing about yourself as a teenager! hmmm, I think I was very standoffish, I hated my school and couldn't wait to go to college so I really didn't spend much time getting to know my classmates.
You go shopping with a friend (not your best friend, just a friend friend). She tries on a hideously unflattering dress that she clearly loves. Do you a) bluntly tell her the truth, since honesty is the best policy; b) gently hint that something else might look better, because you want to spare her feelings; or c) pretend you like it too - hey, you're not the one who has to wear it, right? BPoll of randomness = love
Pasta or risotto? Both
Do you have any foods that you KNOW are bad (not just unhealthy, but baaaad) that you love anyway? sugar candy, it's an addiction
What other boards on the Nest do you regularly read (either as a lurker or poster)? none other than this fabulous one
You're offered $100,000 to face your absolute worst fear. What phobia challenge do you have to undergo? eek, not sure if I have any one great phobia, but the torture one I read sounds horrible and I'd never allow that
Favorite item of winter clothing? I love winter: wool coats and cashmere sweaters, mittens, boots!
Is there anything that you buy that you don't really use, but like to have anyway? cute home decorate-y stuff that we'll use one day once our house is done
Pick one: beef, pork, chicken or fish (or tofu, if you're vegetarian
). We're pescatarian, so fish
Would you want an A.I. robot to work in your house, or would you be worried about the potential uprising? I'd certainly love someone to help with the household chores but the potential uprising and/or repairs discourages me
Tell me something embarrassing about yourself as a teenager! Oh lawd, I was an awkward teenager. In the 9th grade I had short hair with a rat tail.
Did I just admint that? Let me burn my school pictures.
You go shopping with a friend (not your best friend, just a friend friend). She tries on a hideously unflattering dress that she clearly loves. Somewhere between a and b. I hate to see her spend money on something that looks bad on her or to think I encouraged her to look awful.
Because I'm in a random mood tonight.
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Pasta or risotto? In the minority here risotto all the way-then again i avoid wheat so even if i eat pasta it is the brown rice variety.
You know what I love? Nachos. Bad nachos. Nachos like you get at a fair or ballpark. The kind with cheap chips and that nasty orange "cheese" that I strongly suspect may be made of melted plastic. But I don't care - I'd eat that stuff by the bucketful. In fact, I could go for some right now! Do you have any foods that you KNOW are bad (not just unhealthy, but baaaad) that you love anyway? hmm this is a tough one from the girl who has never had fast food. I would have to say the fried dough/donuts that you get at street festivals (havent had those since i can't remember when) sweet potato fries, and donuts although the last time i ate donuts which was 3 or 4 years ago we were road tripping looking for surf and we had so many donuts that we made ourselves sick-so no donuts since then. oh and FUDGE!!!
What other boards on the Nest do you regularly read (either as a lurker or poster)? just have enough time for this and facebook-plus i feel connected with you ladies
You're offered $100,000 to face your absolute worst fear. What phobia challenge do you have to undergo? Playing with snakes-anything to do with snakes-oh just getting the creeps writing this
Favorite item of winter clothing? well i am a summer girl there is nothing that i really like about winter except that surf that tends to be better but the water is so darn cold-winter clothing my long black shearling coat,
I have an unfortunate habit of buying cookbooks. I will freely admit that I've probably never cooked a recipe out of half of them, but I like buying them anyway (show me a cookbook on sale, and I'll show you my debit card). What about you? Is there anything that you buy that you don't really use, but like to have anyway? nail polish-anytime that i find a shade of green or blue that i like i will buy 3 or 4 bottles of the same colour so that i do not run out of if colour gets discontinued-needless to say by the time i have used up a bottle i am on to a new shade or the other bottles have gone bad go figure
Pick one: beef, pork, chicken or fish (or tofu, if you're vegetarian
).
dark green veggies and squash occasional fish-i am predominantly vegetarian and eat fish less and less often don't eat tofu
Scientists have discovered how to create true artificial intelligence (OK not really, but go along with me for a minute). Would you want an A.I. robot to work in your house, or would you be worried about the potential uprising?
i am always up for extra help-equal opportunity employer-as long as it would not freak my furbaby out.
Tell me something embarrassing about yourself as a teenager!
oh my gosh way too many embarassing things-let's see the era when i was obsessed with culture club and walked around in the most ridiculous get ups. the time i was visiting a friend in st louis and was making out in the back seat of a car with a guy and we got pulled over by the cops (curfew in st louis) and walked out all disheveled....oh the list just goes on
You go shopping with a friend (not your best friend, just a friend friend). She tries on a hideously unflattering dress that she clearly loves. Do you a) bluntly tell her the truth, since honesty is the best policy; b) gently hint that something else might look better, because you want to spare her feelings; or c) pretend you like it too - hey, you're not the one who has to wear it, right?
i am a blunt kind of gal-my thoughts are that there is always a great dress, top, etc for someone why wear something unflattering-
We're soul sisters! Well, hair sisters, anyway. I had the same problem - curly hair that no one else in my family has, so no one had any idea what to do with it. My mom just always brushed and braided it like my sisters stick-straight hair, so of course it was always just a big lump of frizz. It took me YEARS (as in into college) to figure out what to do with it.
LOL this seems to be a theme - I KNEW I should have gone with $1million - that was what I first typed, but then I thought maybe it was too much...what do people on Fear Factor get? $500k?
THIS!
It's way too tempting - I haven't made cookies since I"ve been pg b/c of it.
Actually, if you make cookie dough and leave out the egg (just put in a little milk for a smooth texture), it tastes the same but without the whole raw egg risk - obviously you can't bake them, but you can eat it straight from the bowl with no worries. Not that I'd have done this...
Yay for random polls!
Pasta or risotto? Pasta since it's usually more common but I love a good risotto too. I'm a sucker for all things starch!
You know what I love? Nachos. Bad nachos. Nachos like you get at a fair or ballpark. The kind with cheap chips and that nasty orange "cheese" that I strongly suspect may be made of melted plastic. But I don't care - I'd eat that stuff by the bucketful. In fact, I could go for some right now! Do you have any foods that you KNOW are bad (not just unhealthy, but baaaad) that you love anyway? Once in a great while I'll indulge in a small bag of Fritos. They're loaded with fat and salt and who knows what else but they taste so good and remind me of my childhood.
What other boards on the Nest do you regularly read (either as a lurker or poster)? Travel, Crafts, Fashion & Beauty, and sometimes Politics & Current Events. I'm too chicken to post though so I'm just usually lurking.
You're offered $100,000 to face your absolute worst fear. What phobia challenge do you have to undergo? Roaches give me heart attacks. There'd be no point in doing this challenge because a dead me wouldn't be able to enjoy the prize money.
Favorite item of winter clothing? Oh man, if we had winter here, I'd go crazy with winter clothing. Boots, long wool coats, mittens, ear muffs, and everything else.
I have an unfortunate habit of buying cookbooks. I will freely admit that I've probably never cooked a recipe out of half of them, but I like buying them anyway (show me a cookbook on sale, and I'll show you my debit card). What about you? Is there anything that you buy that you don't really use, but like to have anyway? I'm looking around our apartment and trying to see if there's anything..... The only thing I can really think of is soaps and body lotions. I buy them because I like the smell but never ever can finish it all up.
Pick one: beef, pork, chicken or fish (or tofu, if you're vegetarian
). Chicken!
Scientists have discovered how to create true artificial intelligence (OK not really, but go along with me for a minute). Would you want an A.I. robot to work in your house, or would you be worried about the potential uprising? Robots kind of creep me out so I'd have to say no.
Tell me something embarrassing about yourself as a teenager! I was a band geek in high school. Nuff said.
You go shopping with a friend (not your best friend, just a friend friend). She tries on a hideously unflattering dress that she clearly loves. Do you a) bluntly tell her the truth, since honesty is the best policy; b) gently hint that something else might look better, because you want to spare her feelings; or c) pretend you like it too - hey, you're not the one who has to wear it, right? b) - I hate being blunt!