Monday listicle link... questions:
1. Grab the book nearest to you, turn to page 23, and find line 4.
"Angela went to sit at a black-topped lab table exactly like the ones I was used to." Megan is finally reading Twilight. She is sucked in deep - up til 11 sneak reading in her bed every night. I love it.
2. How many times a day do you say Hi? You know, not much. Maybe once or twice? I'm more of a "hey..." kinda girl.
3. Have you ever worn a uniform? Yes, yes I have. When I was a senior in high school, my band teacher convinced me to join the marching band. Apparently they were shorthanded with the instrument that I played, the baritone. I sucked so bad (At marching, not the baritone. I was actually kind of good at the baritone.). I am really not a very coordinated person in general, but put me in a hot, sweaty polyester pantsuit, give me a heavy horn and expect me to play while walking at the same time? Not impressive. Trust me.
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| Proof of me in the embarrassing uniform. And apparently quite the large ribbon in my hair. In 1987 huge ribbons were all the rage. Trust me. FYI, Brooke just got a glimpse of this picture over my shoulder and said, "Really mom? Really? That is an ugly sweater!" So I said, "It's not even a sweater, it's a band uniform Brookie!" And then she laughed at me. |
Family, the truth, guilt, the future, wishes, wants, dreams, my appearance, music
5. How many keys are on your keyring? One. My car key. I hate carrying too much crap - I think I mentioned once or twice that I am anti-purse, pro-pocket. I need to minimize as much as possible so I can fit everything either in a tiny purse or my pocket, and one key is all that I have room for.
6. What was the last thing you bought? Soccer cleats. I just got back from the store, because Megan needed cleats. Somehow I got roped into also buying a track jacket and gym shorts. Which is exactly why I usually shop alone.
7. Are you growing anything these days? I am! Besides a bunch of house plants that I cannot manage to kill, I have a nice vegetable garden growing in the back yard. Actually two gardens in the back. I am growing tomatoes, peppers, asparagus, onions, garlic, broccoli, lettuce, watermelon, dill, basil and rosemary. Everything is looking pretty good!
8. What is under your bed? Shockingly, very little. When I got a bunch of new bedroom furniture a little bit ago, I cleaned out under there, and I haven't built back up a cluttery mess yet. So, besides a little bit of dust, there are a pair of black espadrilles, a boot box with a pair of new boots in it, a Barbie and Alex's man shoes.
9. What is most important in life? To me: following my dreams, being true to myself, setting a good example for my children, doing good, making a difference. Also, love, respect, honesty, appreciation, commitment, compassion, belief in something, gratitude, patience, sacrifice...
10. What is the strangest word you used this week? Hm. I have to be honest here and say, "discomboobulated." A goofy play on discombobulated, obviously.
It's funny how most people don't have much or anything under their beds!
ReplyDeleteLove that you posted a picture in your marching band uniform. I could barely play clarinet and when marching band was a requirement in 10th grade I opted out. Walking and playing an instrument was way to much for this klutz.
ReplyDeleteFor the record I think you looked amazing in marching band! In fact I was at a posh store the other day and a similar coat I saw was $500!
ReplyDeleteI don't like purses either!