from here.

Chinese Zodiac - Pig

Personality

Occupying the last position in the Chinese Zodiac, the 12th, the Pig symbolizes such character traits as diligence, compassion, and generosity. Pigs enjoy life and because they are entertaining, others enjoy their company. Pigs are giving souls and reap much enjoyment when they’re helping others, but sometimes they give too much. Honesty is what Pigs give and it’s what they expect to receive in return. (i don’t agree with this)

Pigs seek peace and will do what is necessary to maintain it. This trait, while admirable, sometimes makes it easy for others to take advantage of Pigs. Pigs are always doing for others, helping anyway they can, but rarely will they ask others for help. This can overwhelm and stress them, but Pigs don’t mind. (the seeking peace part is true)

When it comes to money, Pigs enjoy spending more than saving. They gravitate towards name brand items. Thriftiness happens only occasionally, but Pigs do know how to find great deals. (no! no name brands for me. not true.)

Health

Always seeking fun, Pigs often indulge more than they should. Excessive eating, drinking and smoking can cause sickness. Pigs aren’t very active and, combined with their excessive behaviors, cause them to gain weight. Pigs are social and being alone makes them unhappy. Pigs would benefit from adopting a healthier lifestyle. (i’m not social. but yes, i could be healthier.)

Career

Pigs enjoy helping at work and can always be counted on. They enjoy opportunities that allow them to express their creativity. Pigs are detail-oriented, a trait admired by management. Pigs aren’t afraid to take on responsibility. Some good career choices for Pigs include: entertainer, caterer, doctor, veterinarian, or interior decorator. They’d do well in retail or hospitality. (this just cracks me up!)

Relationships

Supportive and giving, Pigs make great partners. They’re affectionate and sexual and prefer staying home to going out. They enjoy what they have, especially their home and family. Once they find the right partner, they’re typically committed for the long-term. (true, i guess. i don’t know that i’m a great partner, if i tend to drive them away from me, but…)

Metal Pigs – Years 1911 and 1971

Metal Pigs have a tough exterior, and this strength can be seen in all areas of life. They work diligently and love with all they have. They’re outspoken and trust others right away. (hmmm…not true)

Which open-all-night establishment has been a lifesaver for you?

walmart. i’ve gone there many times before school has started to get things, even though it’s in the opposite direction of where i need to go. safeway, too, especially with food items. when i was pregnant, zippys was visited many times at like 3, 4am in the morning, when i was craving tomatoey goodness.

What open-all-night establishment is closest to where you live?

that would be safeway. oh, actually, jack in the box is closer than safeway is.

What nonexistent open-all-night establishment could you really use in your life?

i could use a relaxation spa thingie. i’ve never been to one, and probably wouldn’t even if one did exist… but it’s nice to think about.

Which open-all-night establishment in your town is least likely ever to see your patronage in the wee hours of the morning?

bars and stuff.

Have you ever purchased anything advertised on television late, late at night?

oh, all the time sadly enough!

from friday5.

from here.

9 Have-You-Evers:

9. Have you ever liked someone else while you had a girlfriend/boyfriend?
no.

8. Have you ever had your heart broken?
yes.

7. Have you ever been out of the country?
for like a couple of hours, we went “across the border” as they say to tijuana. not sure how much that qualifies for “out of the country,” but there you go.

6. Have you ever done something outrageously dumb?
oh yes.

5. Have you ever been back stabbed by a friend?
yes.

4. Have you ever had the cops called on you?
no.

3. Have you ever dated someone younger than you?
yes.

2. Have you ever read an entire book in one day?
yes.

1. Have you ever gotten a speeding ticket?
yes. i was rushing home from a school event (at night) to baby because i was ready to explode and bam!

8 Whos:

8. Who was the last person you saw?
ummm…my son is right beside me.

7. Who was the last person you kissed?
my son.

6. Who was the last person you texted?
my sister.

5. Who was the last person to call you?
scholastic.

4. Who is the last person you freaked out on?
my son.

3. Whom did you last hug?
my son.

2. Whom did you go with to your first school dance?
ummm…well it was a part of the school day, so everyone went. i hung out with my friends, though.

1. Who is your best friend?
not sure.

7 Whens:

7. When was your last shower?
40 minutes ago?

6. When did you last see your mom or dad?
i saw them both last on saturday, though separately–saw my mom when i went to pick up my son, and then he and i went to visit my dad to give his bday present.

5. When was the last time you danced?
er…40 minutes ago?

4. When did you get married, or when do you want to?
i don’t want to.

3. When was the last time you cried?
i got misty-eyed with my kids when talking about how we all need to care for each other like a family.

2. When did you last go to the movies and with whom?
my son, my mom, and i went to see the waterhorse that first weekend of january, because my son was going back to school that next monday.

1. When did you last take a vacation and where?
our last vacation was the winter break, but we didn’t “take” it anywhere.

6 Wheres:

6. Where do your grandparents live?
one lives in pearl city, and one in town.

5. Where did you last hang out?
at home.

4. Where is your favorite place to be?
at my mom’s.

3. Where did you sleep last night?
in my bed.

2. Where would you like to move?
i liked it here when it was just starting out–not that much people here, not as much crime, not as much stupidity. i’d like to find somewhere else like that in this state, if not on this island, then one of the others.

1. Where were you when Princess Diana died?
i was at home. i had a british fiance at the time so i remember contacting him about it.

5 Do/Does:

5. Do you like someone right now?
yes.

4. Do you like your vehicle?
it does what it’s supposed to do.

3. Do you ever wish you were someone else?
yes. well not to be someone else, but to look like someone else

2. Do you have nightmares?
once in a while.

1. Does the future scare you?
yes.

4 Whys:

4. Why are you best friends with your best friend?
not sure.

3. Why did you get a MySpace?
i didn’t.

2. Why did your parents give you the name you have?
my mother loved the song.

1. Why are you doing this survey?
i am bored and i need to have my mind taken off certain things.

3 Ifs:

3. If you could have one superpower, what would it be?
gosh, just one? i’d love the power of invisibility (the real kind). but i’d also love to be able to just transport myself–think of where i want to go and snap my fingers and shazam! i’m there. that would be sooo cool.

2. If you could go back in time and change one thing, would you?
hmmm…i might. consequences might be weird, though. but it might be on the good side.

1. If you were stranded on a deserted island and could bring one thing, what would it be?
a companion.

2 Would You Evers:

2. Would you ever get back together with your ex?
*sigh* i’ve had many daydreams about this. i don’t know. part of me does just because i miss being loved, part of me does only to show him/them that i’m better off without him/them, and part of me thinks no way!

1. Would you ever shave your head to save someone you love?
gosh. of course, if i knew for sure it would save someone i love, definitely. but if it was just a request…i don’t know.

1 Last Question:

1. Are you happy with your life right now?
well, it could be better, but it’s okay compared to some other people’s lives.

What was the last important thing you were late for?

hmmm…it’s been a while. i’ve been late for minor things, like the start of my nephew’s baseball game, but nothing really, really important.

What was the last important thing you were late with?

hmmm…bills were paid on time this month…report cards finished with more than enough time…did all my reading and assignments…i can’t think of anything? oh, i was a day late w/ my dad’s gift, but i was waiting until the weekend since we’re all so busy (”tired!”) during the work week.

What (or who!) is the most frequent cause of your lateness?

my son. he can be SO slow. he drags his feet and i swear sometimes he does that on purpose.

Which of your close friends or relatives can you expect almost always to be inconveniently late?

my cousin is ALWAYS late. it’s gotten to the point where we tell her to be somewhere at 5, even though we tell everyone else to be there at 6, and she still comes late!

What’s most likely to cause you to stay up too late before bed?

this darn computer.

eta: heh, just realized i was late with this

from friday5.

The Travis McGee series of mystery novels by John D. MacDonald is famous for always including a color in its titles, such as The Dreadful Lemon Sky, The Girl in the Plain Brown Wrapper, and The Empty Copper Sea. What two or three similar titles could you give to events in your life in the past week?

i am soooo uncreative. hmmm. the puce conundrum. the tacky lime shirt.

The Kinsey Millhone series of mystery novels by Sue Grafton is famous for its alphabetical titles, such as A is for Alibi, K is for Killer, and M is for Malice. What two or three similar titles could you give to recent episodes at your workplace or school?

m is for morale. t is for test.

Margaret Truman’s murder mysteries are known for being set in and around Washington, D.C. with such titles as Murder at the Pentagon, Murder at the Kennedy Center, and Murder on Capitol Hill. What are two or three similar titles you could give to episodes of great inconvenience to you around your hometown?

traffic on kamokila. construction near the freeway.

Susan Conant’s Dog Lover Mysteries often contain dog-related puns, such as A New Leash on Death, Paws Before Dying, and Dead and Doggone. If a series of books were to be written about your favorite hobby, what might some of the punny titles be?

knit wit (though i admit, i think there’s already a book called that, if not a blog. shucks, my only creative one). mud puddles.

The Three Investigators series of juvenile mysteries often explores baffling phenomena that turn out to have perfectly reasonable explanations, such as The Mystery of the Invisible Dog, the Mystery of the Headless Horse, and the Secret of the Haunted Mirror. What would be a couple of similar titles you could give for the last few things that mysteriously disappeared from your possession?

the case of the missing card. the mystery of the fallen sign.

ugh. that was quite a bunch of horrible answers! i need to keep thinking about this one.

from friday5.

seen here.

1. Are you taller than your best friend?
ummm…i don’t think so, but we’re pretty close, i think.

2. Do you have a favorite type of pen?
yes, i like those g2 pens. they glide so nicely and come out nice and dark oh! and i recently tried … oh okay this is not a pen, but it’s a mechanical pencil … sumogrip! i LOVE it. best pencil out there.

3. Look at your planner; what are/were your plans for January 15th?
i had to pass on the knowledge of how to alphabetize, the comprehension strategy of questioning, the use of time words in reading responses, place value, and some info on Martin Luther King, Jr. plus i had a new a student that day, so trying to get her situated and settled and encompassing her in routines, which is always a blast.

4. What color are your toenails usually?
normal color–i never put polish on my toenails. just seems weird.

5. What was the last thing you highlighted?
the address for the page i got this from so that i could paste it into here.

6. What color are the curtains in your bedroom?
i don’t have curtains–i have white blinds, though.

7. What color are the seats in your car?
they’re greyish, i think. hmmm. i can’t really recall right now? i’m pretty sure it’s grey though.

8. Have you ever had a black and white cat?
no.

9. What is the last thing you put a stamp on?
bills. blech.

10. Do you know anyone who lives in Japan?
not japan, but okinawa. and well, i don’t really know them as in face-to-face, or that they even know i exist, but i do know my grandma’s family is there.

11. Why did you withdraw cash from the ATM the last time?
for lunch money, probably?

12. Last baby you held?
does my son count? ummmm my cousin’s little one, we just went to visit her.

13. Can you spell well?
not very well, but i think better that quite a few.

14. Do you like cinnamon toothpaste?
yes.

15. How fast have you driven in a car before?
hmmm. i don’t think i’ve ever gone over 80. 75, maybe?

16. Pick one: Miami Hurricanes or Florida Gators?
ummm…warriors?

17. Last time you went to Six Flags?
when i was like…ten. i think.

18. Do you have any wallpaper in your house?
no.

19. Closest thing to you that is yellow?
the cheese in my sandwich.

20. Last person who gave you a business card?
gosh…hmmm. i think i took one at my son’s dentist office so i could write info on the back of it.

21. Who was the last person you wrote a check or money order to?
my sister. she got things from costco for me and i didn’t have cash to pay her.

22. Closest framed picture to you?
my son’s school picture.

23. Last time you had someone cook for you?
specifically for me? gosh it’s been years. but if it’s just that someone else cooked, and i ate…then that was last weekend.

24. Have you ever felt you weren’t good enough?
yes. all the time. i’ll never be good enough.

25. How many emails do you get in your inbox daily (excluding spam)?
maybe 15-20?

26. Last time you received flowers?
this sweet little boy i had 2 years ago stopped by to drop off these little colorful flowers the other day. he used to always bring me a cup when i had him; now i think he only brings it when they have extra.

27. What’s one thing you live for?
my son.

28. Do you play air guitar?
sometimes. *blush*

29. Has anyone ever proposed to you?
not recently.

30. Do you take anything in your coffee?
no. but then again, i don’t drink coffee.

31. Do you have any Willow Tree figurines?
no? what are these?

32. How many books have you read in the last year?
i’d guess between 30-40 books, not including the 2-3 books i read everyday to my kids.

33. Last person you spoke to from high school?
my son’s preschool teacher was my classmate from high school. that was 2 years ago, though.

34. Last time you used hand sanitizer?
friday, probably.

35. Would you like to learn to play the drums?
why not?

36. What color are the blinds in your living room?
white.

37. Have you ever developed your own film?
no, but i always wanted to try.

38. Last thing you read in the newspaper?
sad, sad story about a recent incident here.

39. What was the last pageant or play you attended?
a christmas play.

40. What is the last place you bought pizza from?
pizza hut.

41. Have you ever worn a crown?
a crown of flowers…

42. What is the last thing you stapled?
jump rope for heart permission forms, to a letter explaining when they are due.

43. Did you ever drink clear Pepsi?
hmm, i can’t remember if i tried it…i think i did, but i cannot remember what it tasted like?

44. Are you ticklish?
VERY!

45. Last time you saw fireworks?
new year’s eve.

46. Last time you had a Krispy Kreme doughnut?
i tried one last … march or so? i didn’t see what the fuss was about.

47. Who is the last person that left you a message, and you actually returned it?
someone from my son’s school asking for volunteer help at their fundraiser.

48. Last time you parked under a carport?
ummm…it’s been a while. months? years?

49. Do you have a black dog?
no.

50. Can you give one reason why David Caruso is allowed to keep acting?
he slept with the director?

51. Are you an aunt or uncle?
i’m an aunt. i thought that was obvious?

52. Who has the most gorgeous eyes that you know of?
ummm…there’s a little boy at my school who has gorgeous eyes. but i guess that could sound creepy. i’d say my exbf.

53. Last time you saw a semi truck?
this morning.

54. Do you remember Ugly Kid Joe?
i…hate everything about you.

55. Do you have a little black dress?
yes. well i wouldn’t say “little.” and definitely not for the purpose of what is intended in the phrase “little black dress”!

saw this here.

Instructions:

The Band Meme

You are about to have your own band’s CD cover. Follow these directions to the letter. It’s fun and requires no thought at all. Go to……

1: Wikipedia Random The first article title on the page is the name of your band.

2: Go to Random Quotations page. The last four words of the very last quote is the title of your album.

3: Go to Flickr. The third picture, no matter what it is, will be your album cover.

4: Use your graphics program of choice to throw them together, and post the result as a comment in this post. Also, pass it along on your own blog, because it’s more amusing that way.

heehee, here’s my band landflug’s album cover!

from here.

1. What bill do you hate paying the most? all of them. well, the most would be the maintenance bill. they keep raising it but not like they’re using the money for things they promised they’d do with it if they raised the price. grrrrrr.
2. Where was the last place you had a romantic dinner? gosh, it’s been a while. hmm. i think it was on kaua’i or maybe maui.
3. Do you own a guitar? no.
4. Name of your first grade teacher? i had 3 actually, because we were in “pods” where 3 teachers taught 2 classes in one big classroom. the two classes were different grade levels. so sometimes one teacher took one grade to one side of the class, and another took the other grade to another side of the class–and sometimes we all combined into one big class, or we had 3 mixed group kids go with each different teacher, based on level. it was kinda neat, actually, and allowed for kindergarteners who knew a bit more (*ahem*) to be grouped with first graders and work with them.
5. Have you ever ridden in an ambulance? no.
6. Do you own a piggy bank shaped like a pig? no, but my son has one.
7. How many colleges did you attend? ummm…one university, but 2 different colleges in that university (SHAPS & Ed.).
8. Why did you choose the shirt that you have on right now? it’s what i wear to sleep.
9. What are your thoughts on gas prices? people are making a lot of money off us.
10. Do you shower facing the shower head or with your back to it? don’t you have to face both ways? otherwise how’d you wash your back if you face front, or your front, if you face back?
11. First thought when the alarm went off this morning? i actually woke up about 10 minutes before the alarm went off, looked at the clock and thought, hey it’s saturday today, why am i up now? then i saw the alarm light was on and thought hey, i can turn off the alarm, it’s saturday! so i turned it off and went back to sleep
12. Last thought before going to sleep last night? i was thinking about the day.
13. Do you have anything in your pockets right now? no. i don’t have pockets, actually.
14. How many windows are open on your computer? 2.
15. What errand/chore do you despise? cleaning.
16. If you didnt have to work, would you volunteer? of course!
17. Get up early or sleep in? i’d love to sleep in.
18. What is your favorite cartoon character? squirtle.
19. Are you a daydreamer? oh yes.
20. When did you first start feeling old? when the kids were singing songs i never heard of before. then i looked at a top 20 song list and realized i knew none of the songs on it.
21. Favorite 80s movie? 16 candles.
22. Your favorite lunch meat? roast beef.
23. Beach or lake? beach.
24. Do you think marriage is an outdated ritual? heeheeheeheeheehee
25. Do you own property? well, the bank owns it, technically.
26. Favorite guilty pleasure? pokemon.
27. Favorite movie you wouldnt want anyone to find out about? hmmm. i don’t think there’s one i wouldn’t want anyone to know about?
28. Whats your drink at the bar? water on the rocks.
29. Cowboys or Indians? indians.
30. Are you sarcastic? no.
31. Are you shy? a little bit.
32. In the past week have you gotten sick? not yet.
33. Norm or Cliff from Cheers? cliff
34. In the past week, have you felt stupid? yes.
35. In the past week have you gotten your hair cut? no.
36. What famous person would you like to have dinner with? hmmm. i really don’t know.
37. Indoors or Outdoors? indoors.
38. Be honest, do you buy the cheap or expensive toilet paper? cheap.
39. Have you ever had to use a fire extinguisher for its intended purpose? thankfully, no.
40. Last book you read for real? “for real”? heeheeheeheeheeheehee.
41. Has someone disappointed you recently? yes.
42. What was the last movie you watched? the legend of the waterhorse.
43. Somewhere in California you have never been and would like to go? ummm. anywhere, i guess?
44. Have you been outside the USA? not very far out.
45. At this point in your life would you rather start a new career or a new relationship? hmmm. i guess career. but i say that all the time

from here.

1. Last thing you ate or drank: water
2. If you were reincarnated as a sea creature, what would you want to be? dolphin
3. Whos your favorite redhead? chase
4. What do you order when youre at IHOP? i’ve only been to ihop once when i was in texas, and i ordered some sorta philly cheesesteak thingie.
5. Last book you read? math appeal.
6. Describe your mood. bored.
7. Describe the last time you were injured? just last night i was sore; i think i repulled/rehurt a muscle that i thought had already healed.
8. Of all your friends/relatives, who would you want to be stuck in a well with? i’d say my son but i wouldn’t want to put him in a position like that! maybe someone who can figure out how to get out?
9. Rock concert or symphony? depends.
10. What is the wallpaper of your cell phone? my son.
11. Favorite Soda? i used to love creme soda.
12. What type of shirt are you wearing? a tank top.
13. If you could only use one form of transportation: car.
14. Most recent movie you have watched in theatres? the legend of the waterhorse.
15. Name an actor/actress/singer you have had the hots for: geez. i don’t know.
16. Whats your favorite kind of cake? i don’t care for cake, actually.
17. What did you have for dinner last night? a hot pocket.
18. Look to your left, what do you see? the wall.
19. Do you untie your shoes when you take them off? my shoes don’t have ties.
20. Favorite toy as a child? paper–i loved to draw.
21. Do you buy your own groceries? yes.
22. Do you think people talk about you behind your back? all the time.
23. Whens the last time you had gummy worms? i don’t think i’ve ever had one. ick.
24. Whats your favorite fruit? mango.
25. Do you have a picture of yourself doing a cartwheel? no?
26. Do you like running long distances? no.
27. Have you ever eaten snow? no.
28. What color are your bedsheets? blue.
29. Whats your favorite flower? pikake.
30. Do you do ballet? no.
31. Do you listen to classical music? once in a while.
32. What is the 1st TV Theme song that pops in your head? “the simp…sons… dun dun dun dun dun dun dun dun dun dun dun dun dun.”
33. Do you watch Sponge bob? i’ve seen an episode or two.
34. What temperature is it outside right now? must be in the upper 70s.
35. Do people consider you smart? no.
36. How many piercings do you have? two.
37. Are you signed on AIM? not right now.
38. Have you ever tried gluing your fingers together? yes.
39 .How do you feel about your family? i love them.
40. Do you have an iPod? well, it’s part of the phone.
41. What time do you go to bed? i try to be in bed before 10, but well, not always. there are some workdays though when i don’t even make it to 10.
42. What CD is currently in your CD player? ks choir.
43. What movie do you know every line to? i don’t know. probably grease.
44. What is your favorite salad dressing? bleu cheese.
45. What do you want for Christmas this year? a good year.
46. What family member/friend lives the farthest from you? Where? i have a cousin in kansas.
47. Do you like hugs? yes.
48. Last time you had butterflies in your stomach? when i saw the letter from my son’s school.
49. Whats the way people most often mispronounce any part of your name? they add letters that are not even there.
50. Last person you hugged? a student i saw yesterday.

from here.

1. Father went to college: yes.
2. Father finished college: no.
3. Mother went to college: yes.
4. Mother finished college: yes.
5. Have any relative who is an attorney, physician, or professor: no.
6. Were the same or higher class than your high school teachers: huh?
7. Had more than 50 books in your childhood home: yes.
8. Had more than 500 books in your childhood home: hmmm…it’s possible.
9. Were read children’s books by a parent: yes.
10. Had lessons of any kind before you turned 18: yes.
11. Had more than two kinds of lessons before you turned 18: yes.
12. The people in the media who dress and talk like me are portrayed positively: what?
13. Had a credit card with your name on it before you turned 18: no way.
14. Your parents (or a trust) paid for the majority of your college costs: no.
15. Your parents (or a trust) paid for all of your college costs: no.
16. Went to a private high school: yes. but i was on full-scholarship.
17. Went to summer camp: no.
18. Had a private tutor before you turned 18: no.
19. Family vacations involved staying at hotels: no.
20. Your clothing was all bought new before you turned 18: no.
21. Your parents bought you a car that was not a hand-me-down from them: i had to buy my own car! i was 23.
22. There was original art in your house when you were a child: if you consider what we made and brought home from school art, then yes.
23. You and your family lived in a single family house: no.
24. Your parent(s) owned their own house or apartment before you left home: no.
25. You had your own room as a child: yes.
26. You had a phone in your room before you turned 18: no.
27. Participated in an SAT/ACT prep course: yes. our school was offering them for free.
28. Had your own TV in your room: when i was 24.
29. Owned a mutual fund or IRA in high school or college: no.
30. Flew anywhere on a commercial airline before you turned 16: yes.
31. Went on a cruise with your family: no.
32. Went on more than one cruise with your family: no.
33. Your parents took you to museums and art galleries as you grew up: no.
34. You were unaware of how much heating bills were for your family: we didn’t have heating bills?

i guess i wasn’t that privileged. but actually, i agree, when compared to kids nowadays!!!

i HATE the word “chick.” from here, anyway.

1.How many boys have you cried over? several.
2.Does chocolate really make you feel better on your period? not really.
3.Who ended your last relationship? You, or your ex-partner? he did.
4.Have you ever been in love? yes.
5.Have you ever liked somebody and never told them? yes.
6.Honestly, do you like anybody? honestly? heeheehee. is that an exasperated honestly?
7.Flowers or chocolate? both are nice. flowers, i guess.
8.With your boyfriend, a romantic night in or wild night out? romantic night in
9.Kisses or hugs? depends from whom.
10.Be called pretty or beautiful? either would be nice, but i doubt i’d ever hear it.
11.How many guys have met your parents? several.
12. Since your 1st boyfriend, what is the longest you have been single? right now.
13. Have you been heartbroken? lots of times.
14. Are you friends with any of your exes? no.
15. How many REAL relationships have you been in? heehee why is REAL like that? heeheehee.
16. Would you kiss the last person you kissed again? kissed passionately kind? no.
17. Do certain songs make you cry? all the time.
18. Do you get along better with your dad or mom? my mom.
19. Who was the last person you hugged? a student who was milling around yesterday.
20. Do you wish you could see somebody right this second? yes.
21. Have you met a boyfriend online? yes.
22. Do you think guys will open this because it says chick survey? yes, but won’t be expecting these sorts of questions

from here.

if you were an animal, what would you be? a dolphin.
if you were really famous, you would be famous for? inventing or creating something.
if you were the richest person in the world, what would you spend your money on? education
if you were a school lunch, what would you be? meatloaf. most people hate it and think it’s bland, but a few people do appreciate it.
if you had to eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be? steak
if you could change your name, you would change it to? aphrodite.
if you could change one thing about the way you look it would be…my whole body.
if you had to listen to one song for the rest of your life it would be… gosh. “peaceful valley”
if you had a baby boy you would name it…apollo
if you had a baby girl you would name it…athena
if you could shop at one store only it would be…super walmart.
if my life were a movie it would be called…strange.
if i had a rock band it would be called…ku.
if you could have one super power, what would it be and why? i’d like to be able to transport myself to anywhere in the world. i always wish i could do that, especially when i leave the house late, i always think, geez, if i could just transport myself there right now, i wouldn’t be late and rushing. i’d also like to see the world, and that’s an easy way to do it.
if there was one thing in this world you could stop what would it be? killing/war/genocide
if you were a bird, where would you fly to? as far as i could, but always sure to make it back.
if you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be? it used to be kaua’i. but the people have shown themselves to be not so friendly. maybe big island.
if you could name a town, what would [yo]u call it? kulanakauhale
if you could have any kind of dog, what would it be and what would you name it? i want a little maltese or something–i’d name it fluffy. hee! typical. i also wouldn’t mind a sharpei…i’d call it markay. i’d like a big dog, too. a friend of mine has the most gentle rottweilers (4 of them!), yet they look scary enough that she’s not bothered at all. so those are good too i’d name mine wylie.
if you could get a job anywhere, where would it be? home?
if you could name a casino, what would you call it? gimmeemonee.
if you were a desert what would you be? umm. hot and arid? aren’t they all the same?
if you could own any sports team, what team would you choose? braves.
if you could make one wish, what would you wish for? good health
if you had a purple cat, what would you name it? poni.
if you could bring someone back to life, who would it be? hmmm. i don’t know.
if you could change your birthday, what day would you make it? i’d leave it. well, maybe make it 10 years later, so i’d only be in my 20s right now
if you could change anything about your life, what would you change? me.

seen here. actually, i think it’s more an itunes meme. i’ll be using my itunes instead of what’s on my iphone’s ipod. (so many ithings!)

Total songs: 1,202 songs, 03:02:23:37 total time, 5.01GB (!!!)

Sort by song title, first and last: oooo i love sorting! my first song is “about you” by c&k. lovely song. my last song is “867-5309/jenny”. oooo bet it’s gonna be stuck in my head now!

Sort by length, shortest and longest: the shortest is called “Welcome to the Big Show” and is only 7 seconds long. the longest is “Die Fledermaus” by Strauss. It’s 18 minutes, 50 seconds long.

Sort by album, first and last: okay first is “Achtung Baby” by U2. the last one is one i just got, “80’s Hits Stripped.”

Sort by artist, first and last: first is Ace of Base, last is 98 Degrees.

Top five played songs: “Friday, I’m In Love” (84! times–i play it every friday that’s why ), “Upside Down” (42 times), “Dora the Explorer” (29 times), “Wiggly Party” (23 times), and “That Way” (20 times). what follows “that Way” is a whole bunch of wiggles tunes, so good thing i didn’t have to list all of them! *embarrassed*

Find the following words and list how many times they come up:
Sex: 4 (2 are actually “sexy”)
Death: 0
Love: 58
You: 136
Home: 8
Boy: 28
Girl: 25

First five songs which come up on party shuffle: “I Need You Tonight” by INXS, “Breakway” by Kelly Clarkson, “Livin’ on a Prayer” by Bon Jovi, “All My Life” by K-Ci & JoJo, and “Every Breath You Take” by the Police.

seen here.

110. My middle name is actually two names, one is my grandma’s name, reflecting one ethnicity, and the other is for another ethnicity, though i don’t know where it’s from.
109. I was born in a hospital in honolulu.
108. I am really flabbergasted right now.
107. My phone is the biggest expense i’ve had for quite some time.
106. My eye color is brown.
105. My favorite colors are blue and red.
104. My ring size is 6 1/2 or 7, around there. i think.
103. My height is pretty short.
102. I am allergic to nothing, i think? dust makes me sneeze a lot, though, but i guess it could make anyone sneeze a lot.
101. I was born on a friday. yes, i’m a friday’s girl
100. I am annoyed by rude people.
99. Last book you read? math appeal.
98. My bed is… falling apart!
97. One thing you hate about yourself? me
96. My favorite holiday is kamehameha day–that means it’s summer break! yippee!
95. The perfect kiss is heavenly.
94. The last three CDs I bought were children’s songs CDs that came with books. down by the bay, b-i-n-g-o, old macdonald…there was another one but i can’t remember it, plus this question only said 3, so
93. Are you living at home? where else would i live?
92. Are your parents divorced? yes.
91. What did you do yesterday? i went to work–first day back. boo! spent the first half of the day running around trying to get budget stuff done. bleah. then spent the second half of the day picking raisins out of a trail mix snack i brought because i was just so unmotivated to work by then.

Do you believe in…

90. Love at first sight? no.
89. Luck? hmmm. some people do have all the luck. hmm. maybe.
88. Fate? the kind where “we were always meant to be together!” type of thing? no.
87. Yourself? i’m not make-believe.
86. Aliens? there must be something else out there?
85. Heaven? yes.
84. Hell? yes.
83. Ghosts? yes.
82. Horoscopes? no, but i like to read them for fun.
81. Soulmates? no.

Which is Better?

80. Hugs or Kisses? depends on who’s the giver!
79. Drunk or High? neither. well, i’ve never been either but still, they’re both not good.
78. Phone or Online? online.
77. Red heads or Black hair? black.
76. Blondes or Brunettes? brunettes.
75. Hot or cold? the warmer side of cold.
74. Summer or winter? summer.
73. Chocolate or vanilla? vanilla.
72. Night or Day? night.
71. Oranges or Apples? oranges.
70. Curly or Straight hair? straight.

Here’s What I Think About…

69. Abortion: it’s your own decision.
68. Backstabbers: rotten.
67. Parents: most mean well, but i think are too overprotective.

When did you last…

66. Hug someone? yesterday.
65. Kiss someone? yesterday.
64. See someone? yesterday.
63. Cry in front of someone? hmmm. i cried while watching a movie, and there were other people around. does that count?

Miscellaneous:

62. Who is the ditsiest person you know? a colleague of mine.
61. Who makes you laugh the most? kids say the darndest things.
60. The last movie you saw in theaters? the legend of the waterhorse.
59. What I don’t understand is…what makes people act the way they do in public?
58. The most unsatisfactory answer I’ve ever received is…“so?”
57. Something I will really miss when I leave home is…that i have something my own.
56. The thing that I’m looking forward to the most…is spring break.
55. The thing that I’m not looking forward to is…assessments and report cards.
54. Tomorrow: i have a birthday party to go to for a child i didn’t even know existed until a week ago.
53. Today: i feel soooo lazy.
52. Next Summer: i’m going to put my feelers out there.
51. This Weekend: is the last weekend of break! wah!
50. People call me…when they need something.
49. The most difficult thing to do is…get out of bed on a chilly morning.
48. I have gotten a speeding ticket…once. i was rushing home from our students’ speech contest one night because i was about to explode, when i got pulled over. gosh, that was so expensive!
47. The first person I talked to today was…no one yet.
46. First time I had a crush…was in 5th grade? i think?
45. The one person from whom I can’t hide things: doesn’t exist.
44. Last time someone said what you were thinking: was yesterday, talking with a colleague.
43. Right now I am talking to…myself?
42. What is your dream job? housewife
41. First job? student clerk.
40. I want most: a happy family.
39. I wish: people would be a lot nicer.
38. The worst sound in the world is…wailing.
37. The person that makes me cry the most: is probably myself.
36. Best sound in the world: is a child’s laughter.
35. Person[s] who makes you happy: family, friends, my kids.
34. Cats or dogs? dogs.
33. Didn’t want to be…a single mom. the single part, at least. i love the mom part
32. Which Golden Girl would you be? i can play rose but i’d probably be dorothy.
31. MySpace or Facebook: i haven’t tried either.
30. Mexican food or Chinese? hmm. they’re both good. i’m craving beef broccoli right now…but oddly enough, i’m also craving some taco bell taco supremes. *sigh* decisions…
29. My favorite piece of clothing: this long, flowy skirt i have. i love twirling around when i wear it.
28. My favorite color(s): are still red and blue.
27. Last time I cried: yesterday.
26. My friends are…really busy.
25. My computer is…essential.
24. Last person at whom I got mad: was the transportation department at my son’s school.
23. Person on whom I secretly crush: will not be a secret if i say!
22. Favorite Song: i’ve been playing “with you” a lot lately. wooo. just reread that. heh.
21. Paper or plastic? depends.
20. The all-time best movie(s) I’ve seen? wow. i don’t think i know?
19. The all-time best feeling in the world is…heh.
18. Favorite scent: pikake.
17. What color is your hairbrush?i have a blue one and a black one.
16. Favorite shoes: my slippers.
15. I lose all respect for people who…grumble about every little thing to customer service.
14. Color of your room? white.
13. TV channels you watch: i hardly watch now–usually food network or animal planet, discovery, and sometimes disney. and abcfamily when they used to show whose line.
12. Best feature: i haven’t watched many to choose a “best.”
11. Worst habit: procrastinating.
10. The worst pain I was ever in was…labor, physically. emotionally, when my mom was in the hospital.
9. Best memory: was seeing my baby for the very first time.
8. Favorite TV show: would be whose line, i guess, though they don’t have it any more.
7. My favorite celebrity couple is…brangelina.
6. Favorite stuffed animal: for a long time was my unicorn.
5. My weakness is…babies.
4. What I like about the opposite sex is…when they *really* care for you, they want so much to protect you and fix everything wrong in your life. they make you feel safe and secure. what i don’t like is how quickly they can stop caring for you and find some other young thing to care about instead.
3. Who broke your heart? see question above. what every man in my life, including my dad, did relating to above question.
2. One thing that makes me feel great is…seeing my son hop off the bus, looking around, then smiling as he spots me, running with his arms wide open to hug me. i know that won’t last forever. by second grade, he’ll be like “whatever.” but for now, i’ll cherish that makes me feel wanted and loved
1. One person that you wish you could see right now? my son.

seen here.

q and a…

My ‘ex’ is: probably thanking his lucky stars.
I am listening to: the birds outside.
I love: my family.
My bestfriend: is a character.
I don’t understand: some people.
I lost my respect for: quite a few “celebrities”.
I last ate: potato chips.
The meaning of my display name is: a combination of names
Love is: hard.
Somewhere: out there…love will see us through…
I will always: love you…
Love seems to be: heartbreaking
Parties: are not my thing.
My pet[s]: are cute.
Kissing: is nice.
I really want: something.

What would you rather be called?

Babe or baby: baby. it would be nice to be called a babe, but that would be a lie. actually, i’ve always been called ‘baby’ by men (except those who are in my family), so something i’m used to, i guess.
Sweetie or Honey: i’m called “sweetie” a lot, but i don’t know why. i’m not. heehee one of my exbfs used to call me “honeycakes” which would crack me up. i think it was a british thing, but it just sounded so funny. i guess if i had to choose, it’d be sweetie. i don’t want random people calling me “honey.”
Darling or Hun: hmmm, either is nice, but unlike not wanting random people calling me “honey”, i think i’d rather random people say “hun” than “darling.”
Cutie or Beautiful: *sigh* the only people who have said i was beautiful in recent memory have been my kids, and you know kids. they just want to please, even though it’s a boldface lie.

PRESENTLY

is your hair wet? no.
is your cell phone right by you? yes. it’s charging, connected to my computer.
do you miss someone? yes.
are you wearing chap stick? no.
are you tired?: a little bit.
are you excited? not really. well, a tiny part of me is excited to be starting again, but it’s being overwhelmingly squashed by the rest of me who wishes break was just one week longer.
are you watching tv? no
are you wearing pajamas? well, it’s not pajamas but it’s what i wear to sleep.

HAVE YOU

done anything you regret? yes, many things.
recently lied? probably.
ever stuck gum under a desk? ewww, gross. no.
ever kicked someone? unintentionally.
ever tripped over your own feet? yes.

TODAY

have you cursed? no.
have you yelled at someone? no.
have you gotten mad at someone? no.

RANDOM

is there a person who is on your mind right now? yes.
do you have any siblings? two sisters.
do you want children? yes.
do you smile often? not as often as i used to.
do you wish on stars? no.
do you untie your shoes every time you take them off? ummm i don’t have shoes with ties.
when did you last cry? last night.
do you like your handwriting? no.
are your toenails painted? no.
are you a friendly person? not really.
who’s bed did you sleep in last night? i don’t get this? who is bed? huh?
what size ring do you wear? 6 1/2? 7? somewhere around there.
what color shirt are you wearing? turquoise.
do you have any pets? yes.
what were you doing at 7pm yesterday? ummmmm…reading, i think.

this email has been making its rounds. i received it earlier, and again today, as we prepare for the kids to come back. [my comments are italicized.]

Jeff Foxworthy’s Take on Teachers

HOW DO YOU KNOW YOU ARE A TEACHER?
 
1. You can hear 25 voices behind you and know exactly which one belongs to the child out of line.

i can. then when i do turn around to look at them, they have stunned expressions on their faces like how did you know?!?! 

2. You get a secret thrill out of laminating something.
 
not as much anymore, though i did when i was first starting out! i thought laminating was so cool. i guess i’m over it now! heeheehee. but the poster-maker? now, that’s something to marvel at.

3. You walk into a store and hear the words “It’s Ms/Mr. ______” and know you have been spotted.

i *always* freeze as soon as i hear “kumu…” i don’t even have to hear what follows that, i just freeze and know that i’ve been spotted. then i turn with a plastic smile and wave and then scoot away all embarrassed. especially when it’s somewhere i don’t think they’d even be, like when i’m in town or something, and i’m just walking down the street and then there’s someone sticking their head out of the window of a passing car, shouting my name and waving frantically. then as soon as i see them in school next, it’s like “i SAW you!” and they giggle like it was the funniest thing in the world. eesh!

4. You have 25 people that accidentally call you Mom/Dad at one time or another.

yes. well i’ve never been called dad, but i get the “mom” thing all the time. i was even called “gramma” once! *glare*

5. You can eat a multi-course meal in under fifteen minutes. 
 
i probably could. i’ve never tried (who has the time to eat?!) but i probably could, knowing that i have to get something down before the kiddies return.

6. You’ve trained yourself to go to the bathroom at two distinct times of the day: lunch and recess.

sadly, our lunch and recess is combined, so my two times of the day i get to go to the bathroom is lunch/recess and after school. yup.

7. You start saving other people’s trash, because most likely, you can use that toilet paper tube or plastic butter tub for something in the classroom.

yes, we actually have a “tool box” for science that is a collection of all these types of things–toilet paper tubes, butter tubs, egg cartons, etc. kids come up with some pretty good things though! i always wonder though if their parents make them throw their projects away when they come home with them! heehee

8. You believe the teachers’ lounge should be equipped with a margarita machine.

well, i don’t drink, so i wouldn’t benefit from a magarita machine. but it would be nice to even *have* a teacher’s lounge. we need to get that first. then maybe adding a softserve ice cream machine…yummm…

9. You want to slap the next person who says “Must be nice to work 7 to 3 and have summers off.”

tell me about it. grrrrrrrrrrrrrr.

10. You believe chocolate is a food group.

well, no. but ice cream is

11. You can tell if it’s a full moon without ever looking outside.

yep.

12. You believe that unspeakable evils will befall you if anyone says, “Boy, the kids sure are mellow today.”

well, my kids are usually very mellow, but when it’s said first thing in the morning…yup. something’s gonna happen. and if someone mentions how polite my children are, that means we’re going to get interrupted before that person is even done saying that. and i do glare at anyone who tells me “wow, your kids get along so great!” because that means a fight will erupt in 3…2…1…

13. You feel the urge to talk to strange children and correct their behavior when you are out in public.

heeheeheehee. sadly, yes. but i control that urge, unless what the child is doing is very dangerous and parent seems oblivious.

14. You believe in aerial spraying of Ritalin.

well…i don’t know. poor kids turn so droopy. but some days…

15. You think caffeine should be available in intravenous form.

not really a caffeine person, but i know others who wish this.

16. You spend more money on school stuff than you do on your own children.

oh gosh, break my heart just a little bit more, why don’t you? yes, a million times yes. i feel sooo guilty because i always buy stuff for my class and my son gets nothing. and he’ll light up when he sees me looking at something and he’ll comment about how he’d like to have that or what he could do with it, and i always go, “no, it’s for my class.” and the look on his face as his whole expression just drops…*sigh* even when i bake something, he’ll go, “ooo smells good, can i have?” then i look at him, and he stops and goes, “oh. it’s for your class.” *sigh* bad mommy.

17. You can’t pass the school supply aisle without getting at least five items!

yes. or even walmart, in general, without five things strictly for my class!

18. You ask your friends if the left hand turn he just made was a “good choice or a bad choice.”

heeheehee i’m not that bad, i think. but i do this to my son all the time.

19. You find true beauty in a can full of perfectly sharpened pencils.

a year ago, i wouldn’t have agreed…but just this year for some reason, i do this! i’ll sharpen all the pencils in the community pencil cup and just stare at it admiringly afterwards. such beauty in the way the pencils fall in the cup, with the various tips pointing this way and that, and the slight shave curling out of one pencil, and all the colors and lines…lovely.
 
20. You are secretly addicted to hand sanitizer.

heeheehee, they are wonderful, but i’m not as addicted as most are… what i *am* addicted to, and it’s not so much really the kids, but just the fact that i like to feel girly, is those bath&bodyworks little lotion bottles. there’s a couple of teachers who always have a stock in their bags, and just before meetings or something, they’ll pass them around and everyone takes a squirt and mmmmm smells soooooooo nice and my hands feel so soft and smell so lovely and it’s just heavenly and just a small little luxury in an otherwise hectic day, and something that i look forward to so i have something else to pay attention to during the meetings.

and finally,

21. You understand instantaneously why a child behaves a certain way after meeting his or her parents.

heeheeeheeheehee!

Under what conditions can you have the perfect nap?

if it’s nice and cool, and quiet, and there’s nothing really pressing that i have to do, i can have a perfect nap. i just need to find the time.

Under what conditions can you let most of your guard down?

hmm i’m not sure i can ever let my guard down. well, maybe just relaxing with my sisters, talking about the good ol’ days. otherwise, i’m pretty much always with the guard up.

Under what conditions can you do your best writing?

hmmm the conditions don’t really matter, i just need to be *inspired*. i can write anywhere if the mood strikes me. but i need to have something to write about, otherwise i can’t.

Under what conditions would you give away everything you own?

sometimes i almost wish that, so i can reduce clutter. i’d definitely give away everything i own if i knew it would save a member of my family, especially my mom or my son. i don’t need all my stuff–i need THEM.

Under what conditions would you kiss a stranger?

i’ve kissed many a stranger, but all with the same condition–it was a kiss hello or goodbye. nothing passionate or intimate or anything. just a casual greeting.

from friday5.

In 2007, who most made you laugh?

in real life? or like on tv? i crack up the most at whose line? in real life, hmm. i guess maybe my son. he’s unintentionally funny, though. every time i tell him he’s so funny he denies it.

In 2007, who most inspired you?

ummmm…this is hard. there’s a few, and in different ways have they given inspiration.

In 2007, who taught you the most?

my kids. i am constantly learning from them.

In 2007, who encouraged you the most?

i’m such a complainer that anyone who ever listens to me tends to have to be encouraging. *blush*

What did you do in 2007 that will have the most positive effect on your 2008?

errr ummm i had to get myself into gear at the ending of last year when i was approached to present something i had no idea about, so i thought, well, i need to brush up on my stuff so i know what i’m talking about. so i read a lot and looked up research and read some more … and i think it will really help me this semester. at least i hope it does. can’t all be for nothing, something must’ve sunk in, huh?

from friday5.

yikes, how long did i forget to do these again? i think i was just so burnt out from nablopomo!

Friday5 for December 28: Alphabet Soup

An acronym is an abbreviation formed with the initials (or pieces) of a longer phrase, such as USA (for United States of America) or LASER (for light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation).

What is an acronym specific to your workplace or profession? (students who don’t work: What is an acronym specific to your campus or major?)

doe. and we’re actually known for our love of acronyms–nclb, hcps, isped, esis, fuba, iep, lep/fep/nep, ppt, ea, sasa…we’ve got a ton of them.

What is an acronym you use a lot in your personal life?

hmm i don’t know that i use any? i mean aside from scuba and laser…maybe once in a while, i’ll use “tmi” but i don’t use it a lot.

Internet acronyms are unavoidable, but what’s one you particularly despise, and what’s one you particularly like?

gosh i hate hate HATE “LOL”. i just don’t like it. what’s wrong with just typing out what you are saying? like “ha” or “hee” or “ho” or whatever? “lol”…ick. one that i like? hmmm. maybe ones i use and are probably overused–”brb” or “bbl”. brb almost sounds like the words it’s shortening, if the person were mumbling it and walking away from you at the same time. brb.

What acronym could you create right now for some regular annoyance in your life?

pasr.

What would be a memorable or appetizing acronym for your most recent meal? (if your most recent meal was a BLT or SOS or some similarly acronymed food, please choose the next-most recent meal, smart alecks!)

umm. i just had an orange. o? heeheehee j.o.

Friday 5 for December 21: Here in My Car I Feel Safest of All

If money were no concern and LOOKS the only consideration, what car would you get yourself? (pictures for questions like this are always nice!)

i am so not a car person. i don’t know. as long as it’s not boxy-looking…i don’t care for those types of cars. anything else is fine with me.

If money were no concern and YOUR LIFESTYLE the only consideration, what car would you get yourself?

just something really low maintenance and reliable. again, i know nothing about cars. so i don’t want a car that’s going to be expensive to upkeep or cause a lot of problems that i don’t know how to fix. something simple and easygoing is all i want.

What is the best thing about your current car? If you do not own a car, what is the best thing about the car you most often ride in?

i like that it runs. seriously. cars are expensive! i’m just glad mine works.

If cars could be skinned the way cell phones, laptop computers, and iPods can, what would be a really cool skin for your car?

ohhh i looooove skins. i got skins on almost anything i can get skinned (except this laptop, i’d feel guilty covering over the apple). if i could get a skin for my car? hmmm…maybe a turtle? like that cute one on nemo? squirt or something? or something with dolphins, maybe like a wyland painting that’s on one of those buildings, so my car can blend in

If you were going to decorate a friend’s car with a custom-made skin as a practical joke, whose car would you skin and what would it be?

i really don’t know. i’d get my sister a skin with her dogs on it, but it wouldn’t be as a practical joke. i guess my mind doesn’t really work that way?!?!

Friday 5 for December 14: Sing of Happy

What’s your favorite song about growing up?

hmmm. that cat in the cradle song is kinda sad, but it’s what i think of when you say “growing up”.

What’s your favorite song about cars or driving?

hmm i can only think of “fast car” right now — “remember when we were driving / driving in your car / speeding so fast, felt like i was drunk / city lights lay out before us / and your arm felt niced wrapped ’round my shoulder / and i had a feeling like i belonged / i had a feeling that i could be someone…” i love the guitar on that. other than that, i can only think of “shake it up” by the cars. oh! wait, didn’t they have a song called “drive”? “who’s gonna take you home?”

What’s your favorite song whose title is a person’s name?

kauanoeanuhea

What’s your favorite get-up-and-dance song?

i have a lot! there’s quite a few out there where i just can’t sit still when i hear it–i have to get up and start dancing.

What’s your favorite novelty song?

what does this mean?

Friday 5 for December 7: Used to Be My Playground

What playground game do you remember most fondly?

we always played house on the playground the underneath part of the slide would be our house and we’d always try to “capture” a guy to be our husband, but of course, just ended up irritating the boys who wanted to climb and play and not be a husband. *sigh* some things don’t change, huh?

What playground game did you just hate?

i hated sham battle. i would purposely try to get hit so i could get out of there and sit on the side.

Which playground apparatus did you most enjoy?

i liked those balance beam thingies. especially if they were swervy like snakes. those were fun.

Which playground apparatus did you generally avoid or not care much for?

i had no arm strength to do the monkey bars so i stayed away from those. i also had no arm strength to pull myself up on those jungle gyms so they were just another “house” we could have when playing house, but i never climbed all over it like my monkey of a sister could.

What playground game might be really fun if grownups played it with adult rules?

heh.