Wednesday Weirdness

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Do you want to play?

1.) What is your significant others worst habit?

You phrase this question like he only has one, and since I am perfect (such a difficult position to maintain, but someone has to set the standard), pointing out the flaws in others is oh-so-easy!

I would have to go with picking his toenails while sitting in the living room watching TV. I can clean up kid puke, scoop out a litter box after a round of cat diarrhea, but watching (and listening to him) pick his toenails, then examine his fingers to see what goodies he's uncovered makes me want to hang him by his toenails.

2.) What piece of clothing that isn't lingerie or an undergarment do you have that you feel especially sexy/handsome in?

Hmmmm ... I have a little black dress that I adore. It's very conservative - not low cut - modest arm coverage - sits right at the top of my knees - but it fits perfectly. And when I add a pair of 3" black pumps and all 6'-3" of me walks into a room, head up, shoulders back? Sexy would be an understatement.

3.) If you could drink ONLY two beverages for the rest of your life, which would you pick?

One of my two choices would be a no-brainer ... I'd have to go with coffee ... but my second choice? Here's the problem. It's going to be an alcohol of some sort, but one that I can either drink straight, or that mixes well with coffee. Since I'm not a whiskey girl I'll need to go with something I can drink straight. Patron Tequila or Grey Goose Vodka? I just can't decide!

4.) What is your worst habit?

Did you not read question one? I am the one who all must measure up to, remember? You're not buying it, are you? Yeah ... me neither ...

My worst habit? Let's go with procrastination. I know, I never thought anal retentiveness and procrastination went together either, but I can personally tell you they do - sometimes all too well.

5.) Are you superstitious in any way?

I am many things - superstitious is not one of them.

6.) What kind of shopping do you hate doing most? (Grocery shopping, clothes shopping, shoe shopping, etc)

All of the above! I am NOT a shopper. I go to stores only when I must (I prefer to do my shopping from home, on the internet, nekkid in my jammies). If I'm forced to go to a store, I have an agenda, pick up what I need, and leave as quickly as possible.

7.) What was a “fad” you remember from your childhood?

Oh heavens! I grew up in the 70's. We had enough fads to distribute among 3 decades. Pet rocks, leg warmers, CB radios, leisure suits, Pong, Earth Shoes ... I could go on and on!

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*EDIT* Due to an obsessive troll, I had to close comments and may need to move to comment moderation ... or the troll could exhibit a little self control and go away ...

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Wednesday Weirdness

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I just couldn't get excited about TMI Tuesday yesterday - seemed my focus needed to change a bit - but Wednesday Weirdness sure looked fun today! Here we go!


1.) You're on a trip taking a tour through the jungle. You have a backpack with some food, some first aid supplies, a pocket knife, a flashlight and a couple bottles of water. Some how, you get separated from your group. By night fall you haven't found your group and haven't heard them looking for you. How long do you think you would be able to survive on your own?

You know, in addition to being a trained killer, I'm a trained survivalist too. The Army was good for me *wink* Assuming I can find a fresh water source and shelter from extreme weather (or at least supplies to build a shelter), I'm good for the long run. In fact, I might enjoy the solitude so much that I decide to stay "separated"!

2.) Do you think it's okay to lie to spare some one's feelings? Why?

GAHHH! This is such a difficult question. The problem is that is isn't clear cut. "Do I look fat in this?" can be answered in an honest, yet caring way (i.e., "You know, that blue dress is my absolute favorite. Would you wear that for me?"). I think many times people claim they are lying to spare some one's feelings when in reality, they are lying to spare there own fear of confrontation.

3.) If a talking Dana doll were made, what are THREE phrases it would say?

"Bummer"
"Is your homework done?"
"May I please have a Large Skim Latte, no foam with an extra shot?"

4.) If the super power to be able to read minds at your own will were possible, do you think it would be... cool and helpful, intrusive and wrong, manipulative or maddening? Explain why you would or wouldn't want to be able to read any one's mind at your own will.

All of the above? There are times when it would be all of those things.

Cool and helpful - Imagine knowing that someone loved/cared for you without them ever having to say a word.

Intrusive and wrong - You just learned that your significant other has been planning a surprise party for your 30th birthday which includes a trip to Napa Valley.

Manipulative and maddening - Your best friend is in an abusive relationship but isn't telling anyone.

Nope! Not interested in that superpower at all.

5.) Drunk confessions, are they the things people can't bring themselves to say sober or just crazy ramblings of an influenced and intoxicated mind?

They are fleeting thoughts, dangerously magnified by the alcohol and then verbalized, only to be forgotten - or worse yet - remembered - with the return of sobriety.

6.) What brings out the worst in you?

Honestly, I don't really have a "bad" side. I don't keep score. I don't harbor grudges. I don't yell and scream. I (usually) handle conflict and confrontation in a logical and well thought out way. In fact, people are often frustrated because it's difficult to push my buttons ... unless you are leaving anonymous or "nasty" comments on my blog *gigglesnort*

7.) Do you think long distance relationships work? Have you ever been in one before?

If we are talking about romantic relationships, yes, they can work, but I think they are very different than "traditional" relationships and require far more work. I've seen them be most successful when there is a solid, "local" relationship established before hand, and when the distance is temporary. Long distance friendships? They also take a lot of maintenance, but I think have the potential to be more successful as well.

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Wednesday Weirdness

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What do you do when TMI Tuesday gets posted late in the day, after you've already plagiarized panicked and written some other mumbo-jumbo to put in its place? Well, you bore entertain your readers with yet another weekly meme - Wednesday Weirdness!

1. Why do you keep a blog?

Good question! Everyone always asks why people start blogs, but seldom does anyone ask why people keep blogging. In my case there are a few reasons:

1. It's a wonderful, creative outlet that can change form and function easily
2. It's been a "safe" social networking tool
3. I enjoy the positive feedback and readership

2. Who is one long lost blogger you wish would come back?

I can only think of one that I really wish would start writing again (and sometimes I wonder if he hasn't just reinvented himself somewhere else) and that is R.E.H. from Ramblings of a Madman. His writing was inspirational and he had amazing leadership qualities.

Generally, I try not to get too attached to bloggers. In the year I've been playing out here I've seen so many come and go - most of them without any warning or explanation.

3. If you made a New Year's Resolution, did you break it already? If you did not make one, why?

I didn't make any resolutions. I use the New Year as an opportunity to reflect - to decide what needs to change - to do a self-evaluation/performance review. I make changes in my life when it is most relevant to do so rather than relying on the calendar to tell me when it's best.

4. People who still have their outside Christmas lights up. Festive or Lazy? Discuss.

Guilty! But they aren't plugged in! Look, when you live in the north, where temps in January seldom get above 20, and your roof is covered in snow and ice, you wait until it warms up and melts before actually taking them down. This isn't a lazy/festive option, but rather a safety/practicality issue.

5. What is the last annoying song that got trapped in your head?

It would be the title of my blog post yesterday ... "Let's talk about sex, bay-bee - Let's talk about you and me ..."

6. Have you ever worn or tried edible underwear? What are your thoughts on it?

Haven't worn edible underwear. Haven't eaten edible underwear. Wondering why I would encourage someone to eat my underwear when it is really some other "meal" I'd like to feed them *wink*

Bonus: If you could do one bad thing and get away with it, what would you do and why?

This is so tempting, but you know what? I might legally get away with it, but the guilt would eat me alive. I'll pass on getting away with anything "bad" - thank-you-very-much!

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Friday Wrap-Up

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I'm so distraught! Did you hear?? Due to intellectual property issues (the designer of Bratz was working for Mattel when he came up with the concept of the dolls, but then went to work for MGA who now manufactures the dolls), MGA will have to discontinue manufacture of the Bratz dolls after the holidays. You know, this was the first time there was a prostitot doll (or any doll for that matter) named after me!! A Dana doll! And now I won't have the gratification of seeing my namesake in the toy aisles any longer. It's a sad, sad day in toy-land!

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It's time again for Christmas tree hunting. This is one of the few family traditions we've managed to embrace and keep alive since husband and I blended families 6 years ago. This will be the third year at the tree farm we'll visit Saturday. These folks take a picture of your family every year (with your "kill") and then post it (along with the other families) to a bulletin board the following year so that you can take it home. Then there is the free hot chocolate, coffee, popcorn and cookies ... YUM!

This year Cam will pick out the tree (we let the kids take turns each year choosing the tree). I'm certain there will be lots of pictures at some point.

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I've got to do a little weirdness meme this weekend. Jormengrund tagged me (he clearly hasn't learned I don't play well with others) and because he took any chance of regular sex with his wife his own life into his hands in doing so, I'm actually going to play. I know ... I know ... it's hard to believe that I might be able to come up with seven weird facts about myself, but I'll try to find something to talk about!

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Along those lines, can I just say that I despised the Wednesday Weirdness BONUS question this week? For those of you who might not follow Wednesday Weirdness, the question was, "Have you ever fantasized about having sex with any blogger friends? Would you be daring enough to reveal five of them?" Reading these was like being the one kid no one wanted on their kickball team! It's not that I want to sleep with everyone who blogs (I do have morals you know), but it felt like a darn popularity contest. Pick me!! Pick me!! Publicly announce your lust for me so that everyone will know that I'm the hottest chick/dude in the blogging world and that those not mentioned just SUCK!

*Gathers self after stomping feet and throwing tantrum*

OK, I feel better now! Who knew there were such long-lasting, emotional scars attached to playground sports??

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Wednesday Weirdness

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I don't usually do the Wednesday Weirdness, but since I didn't do TMI Tuesday I thought it might be a little bit fun!

1.) When was your last visit to an emergency room? What happened?

Being a parent, my last trip to the ER was with my son. It was back in June. He decided riding his bike without a helmet was a good thing (If you are interested, you can read about it [HERE]). A few x-rays and an exam later, we walked out with a diagnosis of a mild concussion. Chances are pretty darn good that for the next six years any visits I make to the ER will be child focused!

2.) Who do you look more like: Mom, dad or another relative?

Both! People see photos of my mom and say, "You look just like your mom!" Then they see photos of my dad and say, "You look just like your dad!" Then they look at photos of my mom and dad and say, "They look like brother and sister."

I'll see if I can't find a photo of all three of us and scan it for you.

Found one! Don't laugh too hard! 1989 is the most recent one I can find!


3.) What sounds annoy you?

I am one of those people. You know the type ... the ones who are easily irritated by what seems like nothing. At the top of my list would be nail clipping, pen clicking (retractable pen) and any noise made while eating or chewing gum (usually the result of doing either one with the mouth open).

4.) What are three movies could you(or have you) watch(ed) over and over and still love?

• Any of the Matrix series (The Matrix, The Matrix Reloaded, The Matrix Revolutions)
• Forest Gump
• Shawshank Redemption

5.) Do you ever wish you were someone else?

For the most part, I like who I am on the inside - it's the outside I find disgusting. As long as I can remember, I've always wanted to be me, but in someone elses body. In fact, I used to think it was a huge waste to see ugly girls with great bodies and wanted nothing more than to stick my head on their body. Yes ... I know ... kind of odd.

6.) What do you think of when you think of Paris?

The Louvre. Probably the only reason I would ever travel to France.

7.) What'​ s the last sport​ing event​ you watch​ed?​

On television? NASCAR (Shhhhh! My redneck roots run deep. And of course I don't have a driver *cough*GregBiffle*cough*). In person? Minor league baseball this past summer.

8.) What do you think about sexual Role Playing?

Whatever trips your trigger! You know, other than consent, I just don't have hangups surrounding sex.

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Thought I'd throw in a bonus photo for you. I wanted to add this to My Veteran's Day post yesterday, but didn't get around to scanning it. This is my headshot taken after I won Soldier of the Quarter at Fort Meade. I tried to compensate for the lack of hair length by making those bangs as tall as I could!

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Wednesday Weirdness

Well, since I didn't play TMI Tuesday yesterday, I decided to be a mid-week meme whore and play Wednesday Weirdness instead.


1.) What material is your favorite for bed sheets?

It depends on the season. If the weather is cool, give me soft, cuddly flannel sheets. Warm? At minimum of 600 thread count Egyptian cotton will work!

2.) How often do you masturbate?

From sheets to masturbation in just a few words? Sounds like a few dates I've been on! You know, I'm not really on a regular Tuesday/Thursday schedule with masturbation. Being that sex with husband is non-existent, my solo activities can go anywhere from multiple times in the same day to one or twice a week. Just depends on my mood.

3.) What takes you the longest to do while showering? (IE shaving, washing hair, etc)

I'm a 4-6 minute shower person depending on if I need to shave my legs or use the hand-held shower massager! I'm not one who just stands under the water forever ... probably because I pay the water bill!

4.) What do you think is the right amount of foreplay? Do you spend enough time readying your partner for sex?

The right amount of foreplay is just a bit longer than, "I can't take this anymore" *wink*

5.) Who tends to initiate sex more when you are in a relationship?

Before I started hearing, "Not tonight - I'm tired" every time I initiated sex, I'd say it was me. Now, neither of us even bother.

6.) What birth control do you use?

Tubaligation - when your youngest child is 12, the thought of a baby is a bit terrifying ... unless it's a grandchild 15 years from now.

7.) What is one thing your partner could do in bed that would instantly turn you off?

Call me by his ex-wife's name - yep ... been there done that!

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