First an Award, now a Meme

I know ... I know, I claim I don't do awards or memes, then have one of each in my blog this week. Can I claim alien abduction? How about temporary holiday insanity?

I first saw this at Preposterous Pondering's blog, and have since seen it at a handful of other blogs. I like it because it doesn't involve the dreaded tagging attached to so many other memes and it is full of shiny objects pictures.

For those of you not familiar with this meme, it involves answering a number of questions by typing them into Google image search, and then posting a picture from the first page of your search results. I found that if you take the "safe search" off, the results are a bit more fun.

Age next birthday?

Apparently Colorado attempted to pass an Amendment last year that would allow adults ages 21 and older to possess and use up to an ounce of marijuana without facing a $100 fine. Unfortunately, for those Colorado citizens who actually inhale, the Amendment went up in smoke, and unfortunately for me, I'll be hitting my mid 40's next year.

Place I'd like to travel?

Greece! There is something about the tranquil colors of the architecture and the ocean (blue and white) that draws me to the country.

Favorite Object?

It called "Turtle Frenzy" and it is a fabulous object, alone or with a friend! The bonus? It's WATERPROOF!! If you want one of your very own you can visit my friend Leighann's Passion Party website .

Favorite Food?

I think it's likely my Seattle upbringing that caused my intense love of salmon. It is my first choice any time it's on the menu.

Favorite non-alcoholic drink?

It is the blood of life for me - again a remnant of my Seattle upbringing.

Favorite alcoholic drink?

Without a doubt my favorite! I drink it straight with a twist of lime. YUMMMM!

Favorite Animal?

So I'm not a warm and fuzzy kind of chick when it comes to animals. I find bats fascinating and in their own way, kind of cute!

Favorite Color?

I'm thinking this royal blue boa, and nothing else, might look good - or send people screaming and running - in which case I'll just have to get the Turtle Frenzy out of the "naughty" drawer!

First Job?

... and it was a COOL job! Not only were the hours great, but I got to see movies for free! Not a bad deal when you are 16.

College Major?

Although round one of college included a silly idea that I was going to be a music major, round two (the actual degree completion phase) was more practical - Paralegal Studies. Unfortunately, I'm starting to rethink that one as well.

Bad Habit?

Yes, it's true, and I am so embarrassed by this bad habit that most people who know me in real life have no clue! I'm a 1/2 pack a day, closet smoker, although I'm really trying to quit!

Favorite Holiday?

That's right! Talk like a Pirate Day! What other holiday can you dress, talk AND drink like a wench and claim you are actually celebrating an international holiday??