November 2008 Weddings
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Friday Afternoon Poll
Friday afternoon question time to help time pass
1. Would you rather take pictures or be in pictures?
2. What is your favorite bumper sticker?
3. You wouldn?t be caught dead where?
4. If you could only pick one which would you pick: attractive, rich or famous?
5. What is on your bed side table?
6. List five things you would need to survive, if left alone on a deserted island
7. What is the last thing you purchased?
8. What is your favorite sundae topping?
9. What is the kindest thing anyone has ever done for you?
1. Would you rather take pictures or be in pictures?
2. What is your favorite bumper sticker?
3. You wouldn?t be caught dead where?
4. If you could only pick one which would you pick: attractive, rich or famous?
5. What is on your bed side table?
6. List five things you would need to survive, if left alone on a deserted island
7. What is the last thing you purchased?
8. What is your favorite sundae topping?
9. What is the kindest thing anyone has ever done for you?
Re: Friday Afternoon Poll
Doesn't really matter honestly.
2. What is your favorite bumper sticker?
I don't have one. I don't put them on my car either.
3. You wouldn?t be caught dead where?
At a Hannah Montana concert.
4. If you could only pick one which would you pick: attractive, rich or famous?
At this point...rich, because really, who are we fooling here?
5. What is on your bed side table?
A computer (I sleep on the side of the bed that the computer desk is next to).
6. List five things you would need to survive, if left alone on a deserted island
Water, food, air, friends, family
7. What is the last thing you purchased?
A large tea with 2 bags, milk and sugar.
8. What is your favorite sundae topping?
Caramel, Hot Fudge with butt loads of Strawberries. You can keep the whipped cream and nuts though.
9. What is the kindest thing anyone has ever done for you?
Getting me away from my c*nt of a mother.
1. Would you rather take pictures or be in pictures? in all honesty, depends on the day...some days I just don't want people to see me
2. What is your favorite bumper sticker? no clue. I do enjoy some political joke ones though.
3. You wouldn?t be caught dead where? Any sort of extreme nature setting--deep woods, swamp, etc. I'm too much of a city girl.
4. If you could only pick one which would you pick: attractive, rich or famous? Rich
5. What is on your bed side table? a framed pic of DH and I, a lamp, a perfume, some hand lotions/night creams, and books
6. List five things you would need to survive, if left alone on a deserted island lip balm or sunscreen, radio, food, water, a boat lol. DH asked me this question when we first started talking on Match, and I remember lip balm/gloss was in there, and to this day he's like I knew what kind of girly-girl I was getting involved with if that was her response to that question lol!
7. What is the last thing you purchased? groceries
8. What is your favorite sundae topping? hot fudge
9. What is the kindest thing anyone has ever done for you?open up heart and home to me. Sappy answer, but I treasure my friends and think it's such a gift to have them, so that's what I consider the kindest thing anyone's ever done for me.
ETA: I amend my answer to the deserted island question. I would want Bear Grylls with me. He can survive anywhere, plus he's not too bad on the eyes either
I love taking them the best. But I am always sad when there are no pics of me!
2. What is your favorite bumper sticker?
I like the one that says Coexist made of all the religious symbols.
3. You wouldn?t be caught dead where?
So many places. Any type of butchery or slaughterhouse comes to mind first.
4. If you could only pick one which would you pick: attractive, rich or famous?
Rich. Rich can buy or substitute for attractiveness. I don't want fame.
5. What is on your bed side table?
A clock/radio, an IKEA paper lantern lamp, a pacifier, a jewelry box full of my costume jewelry, a few issues of O magazine, an Amy Tan book and a Peter Walsh organize your life book
6. List five things you would need to survive, if left alone on a deserted island
Flint, rope, swiss army knife, nylon jacket, Wilson volleyball
7. What is the last thing you purchased?
A Chai latte
8. What is your favorite sundae topping?
Caramel
9. What is the kindest thing anyone has ever done for you?
Rescue me from my old department
1. Would you rather take pictures or be in pictures? Take them. Nowadays I am not to happy looking at myself in pictures so I would rather not have too many.
2. What is your favorite bumper sticker? I'd rather not say. People may hate me.
3. You wouldn?t be caught dead where? Hunting or shooting an animal.
4. If you could only pick one which would you pick: attractive, rich or famous? Rich. I don't want fame and rich can get me lots of places.
5. What is on your bed side table? Alarm clock, lamp, framed picture, chap stick, and chloroseptic.
6. List five things you would need to survive, if left alone on a deserted island. Dr. Oz said beer, broccoli and walnuts were the smartest choices. I would add to that sunscreen and sunglasses. lol
7. What is the last thing you purchased? Groceries
8. What is your favorite sundae topping? Caramel
9. What is the kindest thing anyone has ever done for you? Everything my ex did. He moved mountains for me, saved my life, took my side over his mothers, and made sure that every day of my life I felt loved. I miss him so.....
I would rather take pictures, but sometimes I don't mind being in them. Depends on how I'm feeling at that moment
2. What is your favorite bumper sticker?
I don't really have one... But I like the Coexist ones like Aria mentioned
3. You wouldn?t be caught dead where?
At a wrestling show HAHA! I actually hate going, and I only really go to M's really important ones. I hate going and being around all the drunk/azzhole guys.
4. If you could only pick one which would you pick: attractive, rich or famous?
Rich, as sad as it is! I think bc we've had so many problems financially in the past. I'd like to be "comfortable."
5. What is on your bed side table?
Thermometer, books, hair ties... Not much.
6. List five things you would need to survive, if left alone on a deserted island
Music, books, shower, boat to escape the island and M!
7. What is the last thing you purchased?
Dinner last night at Shakey's Pizza . . . Yummmm
8. What is your favorite sundae topping?
No thanks, just chocolate ice cream is good for me thanks! I'm not a fan of sundaes.
9. What is the kindest thing anyone has ever done for you?
I'm not sure... I need to think about that. I've had a lot of people do kind things for me : )
1. Would you rather take pictures or be in pictures? Both. I love taking pictures! I also love having pictures taken to capture those special moments in time. I always tell DH if I ever get amnesia, I'll have tons of photos of my memories.
2. What is your favorite bumper sticker? Eh, I'm not a big bumper sticker fan.
3. You wouldn?t be caught dead where? Uhhh, I'm willing to try most palce at least once. I guess the Ghetto -- I don't want to get shot.
4. If you could only pick one which would you pick: attractive, rich or famous? I'm going to assume good personality goes with them all, so attractive.
5. What is on your bed side table? A lamp, coasters, books, alarm clock, and pictures of DH and I.
6. List five things you would need to survive, if left alone on a deserted island Computer with internet access LOL. Realistically though Wood Rope Large white sheet Food Clean water I'm gonna build a boat and float home =D EDIT: After I read everyone elses, I realized it could be anything not simple things so -- Boat w infinite gas
7. What is the last thing you purchased? Simpson's 20th anniversary dvd
8. What is your favorite sundae topping? Caramel. If I can have lots, I love caramel, chocolate, pecans, and coconut. >=0 damn it....now I want a blizzard
9. What is the kindest thing anyone has ever done for you? Hmmm, I honestly can't think of anything. I mean DH has made me special dinners and taken me out, but I don't find that especailly kind. I guess I could go with the guy I can't stand at work opened the door for me and brought me a chair (when I was on crutches after the accident).
1. Would you rather take pictures or be in pictures? either one.
my horse
2. What is your favorite bumper sticker? I
3. You wouldn?t be caught dead where? idk
4. If you could only pick one which would you pick: attractive, rich or famous? Attractive I guess...
5. What is on your bed side table? A pic of DH and I, my alarm clock, adn a small jewlery box
6. List five things you would need to survive, if left alone on a deserted island? DH, My horse, and a gun to kill food, a pilot and plane to fly us home.
7. What is the last thing you purchased? a mouth piece for karate
8. What is your favorite sundae topping? chocolate syrup
9. What is the kindest thing anyone has ever done for you? Jesus dying for my sins.
1. Would you rather take pictures or be in pictures? Be in them, I am a BAD picture taker.
2. What is your favorite bumper sticker?I hate Bumper stickers!
3. You wouldn?t be caught dead where?Hmmm, dunno
4. If you could only pick one which would you pick: attractive, rich or famous?Rich , DUH.
5. What is on your bed side table? ALarm clock, lamp, a book, cell phone charger
6. List five things you would need to survive, if left alone on a deserted island
My Husband, Smith's rosebud salve, My Puppies, a Starbucks, a cell phone.
7. What is the last thing you purchased?A tall soy latte
8. What is your favorite sundae topping?Caramel
9. What is the kindest thing anyone has ever done for you? A Stranger gave me $20 at the post office because I dodnt have enough to pay for my passport app. I list this because a kindness of a stranger is the best!
1. Would you rather take pictures or be in pictures?
Is it a good hair day? Doesn't really matter
2. What is your favorite bumper sticker?
Dh's new Gadsden Flag one (Live Free or Die) cracks me up for some reason
3. You wouldn?t be caught dead where?
on a ski slope where it's COLD
4. If you could only pick one which would you pick: attractive, rich or famous?
Rich-you can always buy pretty (unless you're that girl... Heidi? ew!)
5. What is on your bed side table?
clock, lamp, phone, big huge book-something from Russian lit-Carina/corina? yeah, it's closed., prob nail file, hair band
6. List five things you would need to survive, if left alone on a deserted island
tropical drink in my hand, sunscreen, Old Navy flip flops, radio for tunes, mirror to flag down the next plane
7. What is the last thing you purchased?
wine
8. What is your favorite sundae topping?
Marshmallow-the gooey kind, Reese's pieces, cherries yum!
9. What is the kindest thing anyone has ever done for you?
I was poor and working 3 jobs right after college... my car broke down and I had zero $... Mom gave me a check from someone who wanted to remain anonymous... IDK if it was my Granny or my BIL, but someone cared and knew I was doing the best I could back then...
2. What is your favorite bumper sticker? Practice random acts of kindness and senseless beauty.
3. You wouldn?t be caught dead where? A Republican fundraiser
4. If you could only pick one which would you pick: attractive, rich or famous? Rich. DUH.
5. What is on your bed side table? Basal thermometer, rings, lamp, alarm clock
6. List five things you would need to survive, if left alone on a deserted island. Books. Wine. Music. A blanket. And something flammable.
7. What is the last thing you purchased? A bus ride home from sushi last night with my friends!
8. What is your favorite sundae topping? Rainbow sprinkles.
9. What is the kindest thing anyone has ever done for you? Every day I make M rate how much he loves me. If it's a low number, he explains why. If it's a high number, he explains why. I love it, and it must be so annoying to him but he still does it for me anyway.
1. Would you rather take pictures or be in pictures? Be in - I'm an AW
2. What is your favorite bumper sticker? I love the Coexist one, but I don't do bumper stickers on my car.
3. You wouldn?t be caught dead where? On Fox News (if I was famous)
4. If you could only pick one which would you pick: attractive, rich or famous? Hm. Rich, but only if I didn't have to be fugly to get it.
5. What is on your bed side table? An alarm clock, a lamp, my bbt, and my favorite pic of me and my dad
6. List five things you would need to survive, if left alone on a deserted island: My husband, sunblock, a lifetime supply of contacts, a flint, and fishing gear
7. What is the last thing you purchased? groceries
8. What is your favorite sundae topping? caramel
9. What is the kindest thing anyone has ever done for you? Marry me
2. What is your favorite bumper sticker? Not a bumper sticker fan
3. You wouldn?t be caught dead where? a meth house
4. If you could only pick one which would you pick: attractive, rich or famous? Rich without a doubt. Money can by the other two if I feel so inclined
5. What is on your bed side table? lamp, picture of P in Iraq, books and about a pound of dog hair. I should really go dust that...
6. List five things you would need to survive, if left alone on a deserted island food,music,water,sunglasses, bug repellent
7. What is the last thing you purchased? passport and pistol permit photos. Which due to no sleep last night I look like I have 2 black eyes. awesome.
8. What is your favorite sundae topping? I'm a communist I don't like ice cream
9. What is the kindest thing anyone has ever done for you? My best friends parents letting me move in with them to get out of very bad situation at home,
Friday afternoon question time to help time pass
1. Would you rather take pictures or be in pictures?
Depends on whether or not I look presentable or not.
2. What is your favorite bumper sticker?
"If you're riding my ass, you had better be pulling my hair!"
3. You wouldn?t be caught dead where?
Hmmm...in the presence of Rush Limbaugh or Sara Palin. I think I would explode a la the Hulk if I was around such ignorance.
4. If you could only pick one which would you pick: attractive, rich or famous?
Hmm..rich would be nice, but I also like personal attractiveness. Does that make me vain? LOL.
5. What is on your bed side table? alarm clock, lamp, books (usually whatever I'm currently reading and the Bible), hubby's cologne and a watch he never wears.
6. List five things you would need to survive, if left alone on a deserted island
my best friends, peanut butter and chocolate, chapstick, and sunscreen cause I will BURN!
7. What is the last thing you purchased?
lol...a bag of cookies from the vending machine at school
8. What is your favorite sundae topping?
caramel
9. What is the kindest thing anyone has ever done for you? My husband has taken on our expenses after I lost my job and has also paid for me to go back to school. I realize you agree to take care of each other in for better or for worse, but this is a true testament to that promise. I tell him when I'm out of school, I'll be his sugar momma, and we'll move down to the Caribbean and he can fufill his dream of starting his own scuba diving business.
1. Would you rather take pictures or be in pictures? Like everyone else, depends on how I'm looking that day
2. What is your favorite bumper sticker? Not a fan, but I like the "My 2 favorite teams are __________ and whoever is playing the ___________."
3. You wouldn?t be caught dead where? An Obama rally (I'm NOT a fan).
4. If you could only pick one which would you pick: attractive, rich or famous? Rich
5. What is on your bed side table? A smart water, i-pod dock w/ speakers, lotion, some hair ties.
6. List five things you would need to survive, if left alone on a deserted island
Some reading material (including the bible), food, water, sunscreen, and DH.
Non-fat white chocolate mocha from Starbucks.
Hot fudge and nuts