Sunday Stealing - 6 days late

This is 6 days late, what can I say...

The Never Ending Meme - Part I

1. Song that always makes you sad?
Dolly Parton - Coat of many Colors. Reminds me so much of my Mom.

2. Last thing you bought?
Chocolate Iced donuts - I know, please don't say it!

3. Last person you argued with?
The girls... trying to get them into bed last night. I am the only one in our house who wants to sleep, I don't get it!

4. Do you put butter before putting the peanut butter on?
What??? I've never heard of that. Yuck!

5. One of your stuffed animals’ names as a kid?

Snoop Dog - It was Snoopy, my favorite stuffed animal - as you can see I took him everywhere, even to a Ball State Volleyball camp :)

6. Did you ever at one time own a Barenaked Ladies CD?
Nope

7. Favorite day of the week?
Sunday. There is a song that can put it in words for me...

8. Favorite sundae topping?
Hot fudge

9. Did you take piano lessons?
No. But my oldest will start lessons in April. Hope she is more musically inclined than I was.

10. Most frequent song played?
That is a tough one... I am going to say Margaritaville :)

11. T.V. show you secretly enjoy?
Big Brother

12. Would you rather play basketball or hockey?
Well because I can barely make it to my car when there is ice, I will say Basketball.

13. Date someone older or younger?
I like the older guys ;)

14. One place you could travel right now?
Someplace warm with a beach

15. Do you use umbrellas?
Not too much, I prefer umbrellas in my drink :)

16. Do you know all the words to the Canadian national anthem?
Why would I???

17. Favorite cheese?
Love cheese... either CoJack or PepperJack

18. The Smith’s or The Cure?
Don't know the Smith's, so I will say the Cure

19. Do you prefer blondes or brunettes?
Doesn't matter

20. Best job you ever had?

Being a Mom

I'm Back

Yes, I know, I have been missing in action. I can't even begin to tell you what a rough and rocky road our family has been down. The last 6 months have been nothing but a roller coaster ride for us. Jeff has been fighting cancer, and I can't put in words just how proud I am of him and the way he has handle it. He has had several set backs but has pulled through like a champion!

The Chemo was terrible. It was always pure dread and anxiousness on both of us the night before he was treated. There is truth in the statement - "If the Cancer doesn't kill you the Cure will " There were many nights when I would put my hand on his chest or back just to see if he was still breathing. Yes, I was scared! The good news is that the Chemo is over! He is finishing up with his Radiation treatments now and things are looking up :) After the Radiation we will wait about 6 wks and he will have another PET scan and if that is good it will be a PET scan every 6 months. The cure rate for this type of cancer is very good but the chance of it returning will always be in the back of my mind. Right now we are starting to plan for the future and get back to Living Life!

We are not the only ones that have had to suffer during this time. The girls are young but they knew things were not "normal" in our house. They had to miss a lot of school and fun activities because of us always going to treatments and Doctor appointments. We will soon be trying to make some of that up to them with a trip to Disney :)

Last April I started a new job. I had not been there that long when Jeff was first diagnosed. When someone you love is sick you want to be there for them and with them. I was so stressed out! I really loved my job and didn't want to take the chance of losing it. I didn't even have to ask, the people I work with are the absolute best! I was able to go with Jeff to every treatment and to be with him when I needed to be. What a blessing to be surrounded by such caring and compassionate people.

Jeff has started back to work now and even though he is far from 100% I think it is doing him some mental goodness. He is starting to look better and feel better. I love seeing that :)

Happy 2012! I know it will be a great year :)

Sunday Stealing 11/6/11

Sunday Stealing: The Madness Meme, Part 1

Cheers to all of us thieves!

1. Have you ever licked the back of a CD to try to get it to work?

Yes, and it usually did the trick.

2. What’s the largest age difference between yourself and someone you’ve dated?

12 and I am happily married to the man :)

3. Ever been in a car wreck?

Yes. Nothing too major, thank God.

4. Were you popular in high school?

I am not really sure.

5. Have you ever been on a blind date?

No

6. Are looks important?

Not really.

7. Do you have any friends that you’ve known for 10 years or more

Yes

8. By what age would you like to be married?

n/a

9. Does the number of people a person’s slept with affect your view of them?

Maybe a little??? Just keep it to yourself.

10. Have you ever made a mistake?

Of course.

11. Are you a good tipper?

I am so-so. If I get bad service it will reflect in the tip. I have once left 2 cents and did not feel a bit bad about that. I don't make a habit of that, I usually leave 20 % - just don't ruin my dining experience!

12. What’s the most you have spent for a haircut?

When it comes to my hair I am so Low Maintenance! I use a box and do the color myself. I maybe go once or twice a year for a cut. The most I spent was when I decided to let a professional highlight my hair- $120 bucks and It looked like crap!

13. Have you ever had a crush on a teacher?

I don't think so.

14. Have you ever peed in public?

I hate to admit it but Yes. Several times! I have been to a lot of outdoor concerts and there is no way my bladder can hold it long enough to stand in those crazy lines.

15. What song do you want played at your funeral?

Something upbeat... maybe Margaritaville :)

16. Would you tell your parents if you were gay?

Now that is a tough one. My parents are very "Old fashioned" that kind of news would kill them. I guess I would try to keep it a secret. Luckily I will never have to worry about that.

17. What would your last meal be before getting executed?

BW3 - wings and a large coke, topped off with a big piece of chocolate cake.

18. Beatles or Stones?

I like them both, but I will go with Stones.

19. If you had to pick one person on earth to die, who would it be?

Don't like this question!

20. Beer, wine or hard liquor?

Beer

21. Do you have any phobias?

Hate Clowns and Bats!!!

22. What are your plans for the future?

Start having Fun!

Sunday Stealing 10/16/11, Part 2

Sunday Stealing: The Questions Galore Meme, Part 2

Cheers to all of us thieves!

21. What was the last song you listened to that wasn’t sung in English?

Well Jeff is always talking in German and he played some sort of German war song the other day and then Abigail knows way more Spanish than I do and she sang me some song in Spanish - I never know what is going on in my own house.

It is way too Bilingual for me :)

22. One of our SS players generally leaves a critical comment on our memes. Which is fine. All’s fair. Do you let meme authors know when you hate their memes?

NO

23. What TV show would you like to be on?

I think Jeff and I would do great on the Amazing Race.

24. What was the last video game you played?

Donkey Kong Wii

25. Have you ever been in a musical? If yes, do tell.

That just wasn't my thing.

26. Do you follow your own style or everyone else’s?

If I were a size 2 and 20 years younger I might be more stylish. Right now I want comfy, roomy, forgiving - Jeans, T-shirts, Sweatshirts, Tennis shoes seem to please me. I did buy a pair of UGG boots a few years ago :)

27. What’s the last store you bought from?

Amazon, Love shopping there :)

28. In retrospect, have you ever let a person use you a lot?

I don't think so.

29. What are you doing two days from now?

Working

30. Did you ever believe there were monsters in your closet?

When I was younger I worried there might be clowns in my closet. I hate clowns! I think I got that from a movie... (Poltergeist???) Anyway, I HATE Clowns!!!

31. When you graduated high school, did you let random people sign your yearbook or just close friends?

I think I remember passing it around the room and who ever wanted to sign it could.

32. Would you consider adopting a child that had a mental illness?

That would be tough, I would like to think I was the kind of person that could do that, but honestly... (Keep in mind that I am adopted), If I adopted I would want a boy and I would hope and pray they were ok. I don't think it would be fair to the girls I have now to take on such a challenge. So I guess the answer would be no.

33. Does thinking about death scare you?

For myself, No. For other family members, Yes.

34. If you died, do you believe that you go to Heaven or Hell and where would your spirit go?

Such a deep question for this early in the day!

35. Who did you last write a snail mail letter to and why?

A friend. Why?? To tell her what a cool chick she is and to Thank her for being a great friend.

36. Do you care what people say or think about you?

To some degree. But I am finding out the older I get the less I care about that stuff.

37. Have you ever been threatened?

Not really.

38. Which side of your family do you get most of your qualities from?

I think it is a good combo of both.

39. What was the last thing with alcohol that you drank?

I was outside working last Sunday. My 4 year old went into the garage to get herself a juice box. I asked her to bring me a drink and she came out with a beer. I did not want her to feel bad so I drank it ;)

40. Have you ever kept a relationship a secret?

Yes.

Sunday Stealing 10/16/11, Part 1

Sunday Stealing: The Questions Galore Meme, Part 1

Cheers to all of us thieves!

I missed last week so here we go....

1. Is there someone in your life you know you’d be better off without?

Mr. Arthritis!

2. Do you get criticized because of your body?

Not yet, it is only a matter of time :(

3. Did you kiss the last person you called?

I can't remember the last person I called... I really have not felt like talking too much lately. Let me think real hard for a second... Hmm, the CVS pharmacy guy - that would be a big NO.

4. When was the last time you danced?

Yesterday- how could you not dance to the Mickey Mouse Hot Dog Song :)

5. Do you keep in mind other people’s feelings?

Way too much.

6. If you have a hang nail, do you pull it or clip it?

Pull it

7. Who do you want to forget?

Not who but what - Winter, which will be here before we know it.

8. Who was the last person to send you a letter?

A real letter??? I miss those so much :( I guess it was from the Dewitts, my neighbors and friends from Speedway.

9. Who did you last tell to shut up?

I have always hated the word shut up. I could not tell you the last time I used it. A very long time ago. Such an ugly word!

10. What’s the last thing that you smelt that smelt bad?

A jar of veggie juice that the husband made and left to spoil in the fridge -Yuck!

11. What’s your favorite cereal?

12. How do you feel when people lead you on, but they don’t even like you?

I am pretty clueless to stuff like that.

13. Could you live without sunlight?

No

14. What’s something you know is bad, but you want to do it anyway?

Drink a little drink, Smoke a little smoke ;) It usually only happens once a year if I am lucky. Oh, when I say smoke - it is cigars people!

15. What was the last thing you lied about?

Well I hated to do it, but... I sorta lied to the girls. Because of Jeff and his cancer we had to postpone our Disney trip. We told the girls it was because of hurricane Irene which was actually passing through Florida at that time.

16. Do you regret anything you’ve done in the past week?

Lets see.... I regret that 3rd slice of pizza, that second doughnut and my new addiction to Mcdonalds Sweet Tea. Hopefully, next week will be better!

17. What was the last movie you bought?

Tangled (I will admit, I LOVE this movie!)

18. What is a sport you would like to do?

Golf, but I do not have the patience.

19. When was the last time you felt like crying?

Lately, it has been often. :'( I just want Jeff feeling better!

20. Have you ever wanted to kill someone (not that you actually do it)?

All the time! Every time I hear a child abuse or animal cruelty story I honestly want to kill the people responsible.