I saw this at daisies’ site and thought it would be fun to do today (and takes my mind off of things I should be doing).

do you own a gun?
Not really my thang.

what do you think of hot dogs?
Blech. Yuck. Gag. Ummm…in case that didn’t come through, I can’t stand them.

What do you prefer to drink in the morning?
hot tea with cream or vanilla chai or green tea latte

Can you do push-ups?
what are push-ups? heh

What’s your favorite piece of jewelery?
it’s either my watch or my plastic bracelet for the Sharing Down Syndrome Arizona organization

What is your secret weapon to lure the opposite sex?
are we at war?

Middle name?
maurie

Name 3 thoughts at this exact moment:
1. I’m tired to my bones.
2. I need to fast forward the Tivo
3. Dakota isn’t snoring — what’s wrong with this picture?

Name 3 drinks you regularly drink:
1. water
2. tea (hot and cold)
3. diet coke

What time did you wake up today?
The first time? 3am. The second time? 5:04 (yes, I remember the minute)

Current hate?
not really a hater. dislike: I can’t seem to learn the lessons I’m supposed to be learning in life

Favorite place to be?
my home — it’s my sanctuary

Least favourite place to be?
crowded places

Where would you like to go?
I think the better question would be: where wouldn’t I like to go?

Do you own slippers?
Yes, but I never wear them

What shirt are you wearing?
black turtle-neck sweater

Do you burn or tan?
burn, burn, burn

Favorite color(s)?
greens and purples, I think…but I like shades of all colors

Would you be a pirate?
I’m not sure I could be ruthless enough

What is your favorite holiday?
thanksgiving

What songs do you sing in the shower?
whatever is in my head — I’m not partial to any one song

What did you fear was going to get you at night as a child?
I didn’t really. I had an imaginary friend who guarded me so there was no fear

What’s in your pockets right now?
no pockets — wearing a skirt

Last thing that made you laugh?
My niece making a funny face when she kissed grandpa after dinner tonight

Best bed sheets as a child?
the ones on my bed

Worst injury you’ve ever had?
I’ve never broken anything. I’ve had stitches several times. does my cancer count?

Are your parents still together?
yes — 41 years

Do you wish on shooting stars?
don’t you?

What is your favorite book(s)?
The Temple of My Familiar by Alice Walker

What is your favourite candy?
dark, dark chocolate

How is the weather outside right now?
dark and cold with a biting wind

What was your first thought this morning when you woke up?
does Dakota need to go out?

How about you?