A Meme
I suppose it’s time to partake. I saw this meme on Elizabeth’s and on Mary Ellen’s blogs, and Dawn asked me similar questions, so I thought I’d have a go.
1. WERE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE ? No, my name was picked out of a hat. My guardian angel chose it.
2. WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU CRIED? Last night. I was watching something with Brian… What was that now?
3. DO YOU LIKE YOUR HANDWRITING? Take it or leave it…
4. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LUNCH MEAT? Nope.
5. DO YOU HAVE KIDS? Seriously?
6. IF YOU WERE ANOTHER PERSON WOULD YOU BE FRIENDS WITH YOU? I think so.
7. DO YOU USE SARCASM A LOT? It’s one of my charms.
8. DO YOU STILL HAVE YOUR TONSILS? Yes.
9. WOULD YOU BUNGEE JUMP? Yes.
10. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CEREAL? Cream of Wheat.
11. DO YOU UNTIE YOUR SHOES WHEN YOU TAKE THEM OFF? No. I tend to prefer clogs and sandals since my 5th baby.
12. DO YOU THINK YOU ARE STRONG? After giving birth to Louis, I’d have to say undoubtedly YES. 10# hands-and-head born babe at home with no drugs. Check out my Celtic mama power!
13. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ICE CREAM? I have to choose? Depends on my mood.
14. WHAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE ABOUT PEOPLE? I notice folks’ smiles.
15. RED OR PINK? Both - but the red has to be just the right shade. Deep, but not brownish.
16. WHAT IS THE LEAST FAVORITE THING YOU LIKE ABOUT YOURSELF? My Celtic temper.
17. WHO DO YOU MISS THE MOST? Nana. (same answer as MaryEllen - maybe they’re up there keeping each other good company)
18. WHAT COLOR PANTS AND SHOES ARE YOU WEARING? Denim and no shoes.
19. WHAT WAS THE LAST THING YOU ATE? Chicken Waldorf on whole-wheat pita.
20. WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO RIGHT NOW? History Channel.
21. IF YOU WERE A CRAYON, WHAT COLOR WOULD YOU BE? Dandelion Yellow
22. FAVORITE SMELLS? Lavender, fresh-baked bread, White Shoulders, tea rose - and how could I forget *Chrism* on a newly baptised babe.
23. WHO WAS THE LAST PERSON YOU TALKED TO ON THE PHONE? Mom
24. FAVORITE SPORTS TO WATCH? Anything Equestrian
25. HAIR COLOR? Brown
26. EYE COLOR? Green
27. DO YOU WEAR CONTACTS? Red glasses - I gave up contacts years ago.
28. FAVORITE FOOD? I adore food. It really depends on my mood. If I’m feeling blue, I love Polish burgers or Kapusta over mashed potatoes.
29. SCARY MOVIES OR HAPPY ENDINGS? Happy endings.
30. LAST MOVIE YOU WATCHED? Northanger Abbey
31. WHAT COLOR SHIRT ARE YOU WEARING? Baby blue
32. SUMMER OR WINTER? Spring and Autumn. Sorry :/
33. HUGS OR KISSES? Yes.
34. FAVORITE DESSERT? Pie!
35. WHAT BOOK ARE YOU READING NOW? Tolkien and C.S. Lewis: The Gift of Friendship, The Four Loves
(on Father Augustine’s recommendation), Invitation to the Old Testament: A Catholic Approach the Hebrew Scriptures
, and Fundamentals of Catholicism, Vol. 3: Grace, the Church, the Sacraments, Eschatology
. Of course, there is the Bible, RSB, and Book of Common Prayer always on my bedside table.
36. WHAT IS ON YOUR MOUSE PAD? Some chinese symbol on our desktop mousepad. I sincerely hope it’s not something naughty…
37. WHAT DID YOU WATCH ON T.V. LAST NIGHT? Northanger Abbey.
38. FAVORITE SOUNDS? My babies’ voices, Brian - especially when he’s not here, chant, Celtic tunes of all kinds. The wind through the trees, a burbling stream, ocean waves, birdsong.
39. ROLLING STONES OR BEATLES? Beatles
40. WHAT IS THE FARTHEST YOU HAVE BEEN FROM HOME? Iceland.
41. DO YOU HAVE A SPECIAL TALENT? Multi-tasking.
42. WHERE WERE YOU BORN? Quantico, VA






