Not just another questionnaire

A questionnaire for people with some life experience!

Here are some questions for the people who are a little more 'mature' ...

1. What bill do you hate paying the most?
Ick! Definitely Hydro!!

2. Where's the best place to eat a romantic dinner?
I like Milestones

3. ??
Hmmm ... what does this mean?

4. When is the last time you danced on a bar?
Never on a bar and not even in a bar in a very long time.

5. Name of your first grade teacher?
Miss Baron at Godson Elementary

6. What do you really want to be doing right now?
Sleeping or swimming ... it's a toss up!

7. What did you want to be when you were growing up?
A teacher or a lawyer

8. How many colleges did you attend?
Just one

9. Why did you wear the shirt that you have on right now?
It fit :S

10. GAS PRICES First thought?
Sumas saves me money! ($15 a tank!)

11. If you could move anywhere and take someone with you?
I would just move to a newer house and take my family

12. First thought when the alarm went off this morning?
no alarm ... baby crying! And I wondered how much $$ I could get if I sold him. ;)

13. Last thought before going to sleep last night?
Please let the baby sleep in

15. Favorite style of underwear for the opposite sex?
boxer briefs

16. What errand/chore do you despise?
most of them *L* ... I HATE folding laundry

17. If you didn't have to work, would you volunteer at an art gallery?
nope ... I know nothing about art

18. Get up early or sleep in?
I'd love to sleep until 10 every day

19. What was your favorite cartoon character?
Garfield, I guess

20. Favorite NON sexual thing to do at night with someone of the opposite sex?
relax on the couch

21. A secret that you wouldn't mind everyone knowing?
I don't keep secrets, I have a big mouth :P

22. Are you planning on remaining in your current Job?
as a Mommy, yep!

23. Do you see yourself married in the next five years?
I better be!

24. Your favorite lunch meat?
I don't eat meat

25. What do you get every time you go into a grocery store?
milk

26. Beach or lake?
beach

27. Do you think marriage is an outdated ritual that was invented by people who died at 20?
what?!? Marriage is wonderful!

28. TV show you miss?
Grey's Anatomy but it'll be back next season

29. Favorite guilty pleasure?
Facebook :P

30. Favorite movie you wouldn't want anyone to find out about?
A Cinderella Story with Hillary Duff (I don't know why!)

31. What's your drink?
milk!!

32. Cowboys or Indians?
cowboys but how un-PC is this question?!?

33. Cops or Robbers?
cops

34. Do you cheer for the bad guy in a movie?
not unless he's been portrayed as the 'good' bad guy

35. What Hollywood star do you think resembles you best?
none!

36. If you had to pick one, which cast member of Lost would you be?
I don't watch lost but Angeline Lily is gorgeous so I guess I could be her ;)

37. What do you want when you are sick?
sleep

38. Who from school would you like to run into?
My girls! (but I just saw most of you earlier this week)

39. What radio station is your car radio tuned to right now?
Country 107.1 (but I'm currently listening to the new Brad Paisley CD ... so good! - 'Mr Policeman' and 'I'm So Much Cooler Online' - heehee)

43. Raskolnikov (Crime & Punishment) or Leo Myshkin (the Idiot)?
I don't remember this from University ... uh oh!

44. Worst relationship mistake that you wish you could take back?
I don't think I have any ...

45. Do you like the person who's directly across/beside from you at work?
I don't work but I love my children who are currently beside me! :)

46. If you could get away with it, whom would you kill?
I wouldn't kill anyone

47. What famous person would you like to have dinner with?
I don't want to meet anyone famous ... I have a 'you think you're better than me?!?' complex.

48. What famous person would you like to sleep with?
none

49. Have you ever had to use a firearm?
hahaha. I trained on one at Customs and theoretically 'shot myself in the hand' so failed my first time through. :P

50. Last book you read?
Joshua's kids bible to him before nap time ... how dull am I?

51. Do you have a teddy bear?
Mooshie, he belongs to Joshua now

52. Strangest place you have ever brushed your teeth?
camping with a bottle of water ... not so strange!

53. Somewhere in the world you've never been and would like to go?
Mexico -- we're hoping to go this winter though!

54. Number of texts in a day?
1-4

55. At this point in your life would you rather start a new career or relationship?
Career! - and one day I will!

56. Favorite Winter Summer Olympic Sport?
no idea

57. Pencil or pen?
Pen

58. Ancient Egyptians or Mayans?
Again, no idea

59. How many jobs have you had?
Officially, 5 ...
Custodian at Richardson Appraisals
Cashier at Hemingways Used Books
Cashier/Prep at Wendys
Returns Cashier at Home Depot
Customs Inspector at Canada Border Services Agency

60. Are you where you thought you would be at this age?
Pretty much, yeah ... I'm where I had hoped to be, anyway. Well, I'm not a lawyer but family-wise I am! ;)

Cartoons

Birth Order

You Are Likely an Only Child

At your darkest moments, you feel frustrated. At work and school, you do best when you're organizing. When you love someone, you tend to worry about them. In friendship, you are emotional and sympathetic. Your ideal careers are: radio announcer, finance, teaching, ministry, and management. You will leave your mark on the world with organizational leadership, maybe as the author of self-help books.

The Birth Order Predictor

Directions

I hate email forwards so I just re-post them on here, rather than sending them on! ;)

This is too funny, you should try it ....

-- Go to Google.com

-- Click on Maps

-- Click on Get Directions

-- From New York, New York

-- To Paris, France

-- And read line # 24

I laughed! :P

Happy Mother's Day!

Before I was a Mom I never tripped over toys or forgot words to a lullaby.
I didn't worry whether or not my plants were poisonous.
I never thought about immunizations.
Before I was a Mom - I had never been puked on.
Pooped on.
Chewed on.
Peed on.

I had complete control of my mind and my thoughts.
I slept all night.
Before I was a Mom I never held down a screaming child so doctors could do tests.
Or give shots.
I never looked into teary eyes and cried.
I never got gloriously happy over a simple grin.
I never sat up late hours at night watching a baby sleep.

Before I was a Mom I never held a sleeping baby just because I didn't want to put them down.
I never felt my heart break into a million pieces when I couldn't stop the hurt.
I never knew that something so small could affect my life so much.
I never knew that I could love someone so much.
I never knew I would love being a Mom.

Before I was a Mom - I didn't know the feeling of having my heart outside my body.
I didn't know how special it could feel to feed a hungry baby.
I didn't know that bond between a mother and her child.
I didn't know that something so small could make me feel so important and happy.

Before I was a Mom - I had never gotten up in the middle of the night every 10 minutes to make sure all was okay.
I had never known the warmth, the joy, the love, the heartache, the wonderment or the satisfaction of being a Mom.
I didn't know I was capable of feeling so much, before I was a Mom.

Author Unknown

This made me laugh ...

This story was shared on the Ellen Degeneres Show ...

"We had a 10 year old cat named Jack. Jack was a great cat. The kids would carry him around and sit on him and nothing ever seemed to bother him. He would just hang out and nap on a mat in our bathroom.

Well, we have 3 kids and at the time of this story they were 4 years old, 3 years old and 1 year old. The middle one is Eli. Eli really loves Chapstick. I mean, he LOVES it. He kept asking to use my Chapstick and then losing it. So one day I showed him where in the bathroom I keep my Chapstick and explained how he could use it whenever he wanted, as long as he returned it to the drawer when he was done.

Last year on Mother's Day, we were having the typical rush around, trying to get ready for Church with everyone crying and carrying on. My two boys were fighting over the toy in the cereal box. I was trying to nurse my little one while attempting to apply some make-up. Everything was a mess and everyone had long forgotten that this was supposed to be a wonderful day to honor me and the amazing job that is motherhood.

We finally had the older one and the baby loaded in the car and I went looking for Eli. I had searched everywhere and finally rounded the corner to go into the bathroom. There was Eli. He was applying my Chapstick very carefully to Jack's ... rear end.

Eli looked right into my eyes and said "chapped." Now if you have a cat, you know that he was right -- their little butts do look pretty chapped. And, frankly, Jack didn't seem to mind.

The only question I could really ask at that point was whether this was the FIRST time Eli had done that to the cat's behind ...

And THAT is my favorite Mother's Day moment ever because it reminds us that no matter how hard we try to civilize these glorious little creatures, there will always be that day when you realize they've been using your Chapstick on the cat's butt."

What Does Your Birth Date Mean ...

Your Birthdate: April 27

You are a spiritual soul - a person who tries to find meaning in everything. You spend a good amount of time meditating, trying to figure out life. Helping others is also important to you. You enjoy social activities with that goal. You are very generous and giving. Yet you expect very little in return. Your strength: Getting along with anyone and everyone Your weakness: Needing a good amount of downtime to recharge Your power color: Cobalt blue Your power symbol: Dove Your power month: September

What Does Your Birth Date Mean?

Hmm ... honestly, when I read this I think Stephanie, not me. But I guess it is her birthday too! ;)

One Crazy Day!

A few weeks ago I volunteered to watch Amy's son (Owen) and Cheryl's son (Devon) on the same day. I had 4 boys under the age of 2 for several hours and it was definitely a learning experience! Fortunately, Joshua (22 months) and Owen (14 months) played together while Devon (7 months) and James (4 months) tried to play together. The boys were all very good and the day went smoothly but it made me realize that I want to wait a lot longer before we have our 3rd child. :P

I'm a Nerd Wannabe

Yay! I'm only a Nerd Wannabe! I know for a fact I would have scored much nerdier (if that's even a word ...) in highschool, though! :P

It makes me think ... was my elementary school affiliation (and co-founding) of the 'Nerd Herd' warranted?!? :P

4 Things ...

FOUR THINGS YOU MAY NOT HAVE KNOWN ABOUT ME:

A) Four jobs I have had in my life:
1. Cashier/Prep at Wendy's
2. Returns Cashier at Home Depot
3. Customs Inspector at Canada Border Services Agency
4. Mommy

B) Four places I have lived:
1. I have lived in 12 different houses, all in Abbotsford

C) Four TV shows I love to watch
1. Grey's Anatomy
2. Desperate Housewives
3. Brothers and Sisters
4. Flip That House

D) Four Places I have been on vacation:
1. Osoyoos
2. Arizona
3. Ottawa
4. Edmonton

E) Four of my favourite foods:
1. Vegetarian Tacos
2. Cheese Pizza (easy sauce)
3. Greek Potatoes
4. Grilled Cheese and Fries

F) Four places I would rather be right now:
1. In bed sleeping
2. Rowena's Inn on the River
3. Mexico
4. Penticton

G) Four friends I think will re-post onto their own blogs
1. All of you! :P

Memories

Leave one memory that you and I had together. It doesn't matter if you knew me a little or a lot, anything you remember! Don't send a message, leave a comment on here. Next, re-post this in your own blog and see how many people leave a memory about you. It's actually pretty cool (and funny) to see the responses. Repost as "memories."...

Beer Mileage

Strangely enough, I got this from my Mom who hasn't had a drink in more than 10 years ...

Good News ...

A 2006 study found that the average Canadian walks about 900 miles a year.

Another study found that Canadians drink an average of 22 gallons of beer a year.

This means that Canadians are getting about 41 miles to the gallon!! :)

Escape!

Joe is taking me away for my birthday (or rather, in the week of my birthday)! YAY!! Joshua will stay with my parents and James will stay with his parents while we go to Rowena's Inn on the River for Monday and Tuesday nights. It's a bed and breakfast in Harrison Mills that has been recommended to us by at least 5 different people. We are booked into a private cabin with a wood fireplace, jacuzzi and breakfast in bed! I really cannot wait to get away. We will get 2 whole nights of sleep, uninterrupted by small children! WOW!! Thank you to my Mom and Rick and Joe's Mom and Dad for keeping the boys and to my wonderful and thoughtful husband ... I love you, Joey!

Johnny Reid Concert

I went to the most amazing concert last night! I wasn't even sure I wanted to go because at this stage in my life sleep takes precendence over everything else *L* but my Mom had bought me a ticket so I went. It was the most amazing concert!! There were no special effects like we saw at the Neon Circus or huge names like Tim and Faith with Soul 2 Soul II but it was held at the Clarke Theatre in Mission and there were maybe 400 people there. We had front row tickets and met Johnny after the show. Like I said, AMAZING! This man is so talented. At one point I was taking pictures and he bent down and stole the camera to take a picture of Steph and I in the audience and then took it around taking pictures of his band for us. I am not a groupie and would never follow someone around or request their autograph but we did meet him and he signed some CD jackets for my Mom and her friend, Stella. He also saw my Mom on her cane and asked me what was wrong. When I told him she had MS (she and Stella were waiting further away, on a bench), he beckoned her over and gave her a hug and a picture that they were selling at the artist table with a special message for her. He is such a nice guy!! Here is his latest video and I will post pictures later ... I wish I could get out to his show in Vancouver tonight (but who would brave the Canucks play-off traffic to see a concert they had already seen?!?) :P

What?!?

The things people come up with!

How (unfortunately) true! *L*

That's Mine!

Joshua likes to grab my camera and take pictures. Visit http://joshuaparson.blogspot.com/ for his newest photos. :)

Visit with Owen

Owen Lanteigne came over for a visit last week while his Mama (Amy) went to work. Joshua had a great time playing with Owen and was very upset when he had to leave. Maybe Owen will come back this week, too?!?

One. Word.

I stole this from Amy ... *yoink*

You.
Can.
Only.
Type.
One.
Word.

Not as easy as you might think ...

1. Yourself: Stacey
2. Your significant other?: Joseph
3. Your hair?: long
4. Your mother: Debbie
5. Your Father?: Mike
6. Your Step-Father?: Tom/Rick - sorry ... 2 words for 2 step-fathers! ;)
7. Your dream last night: none
8. Your Favorite drink: bellini
9. Your Dream Car: Acura
10. The room you are in: messy
11. Your Ex: young
12. Your fears: lessened
13. What do you want to be in 10 years: happy
14. Who you hung out with last night: family
15. What You're Not?: promiscuous ;)
16. Muffins: yum
17: One of Your Wish List Items: vacation
18: Time: evening
19. The Last Thing You Did: walk
20. What You Are Wearing: jeans
21. Your Favorite Weather: warm
22. Your Favorite Book: many
23. The last thing you ate: cookie
24. Your Life: great
25. Your Mood: okay
26. Your Friends: amazing
27. What are you thinking about right now?: family
29. What are you doing at the moment?: smiling
30. Your summer: short
31. Your relationship status: wife
32. What is on your tv?: nothing
33. When is the last time you laughed? today
34. Last time you cried?: Saturday
35. School?: UCFV

My 8 Lasts ...

EIGHT Lasts:
8. Last kiss: Hmmm ... must have been yesterday.
7. last beverage: A glass of milk this morning.
6. last phone call: From my sister, Stephanie.
5. last text message: From my husband when he was in the Okanagan last week. :)
4. last cd played: I think Stephanie and I listened to some sad 80's songs in her car a few days ago ... otherwise, I always listen to the radio.
3. last BUBBLE bath: Who has TIME for those???
2. last time you cried: I'm a sap, it was Saturday afternoon :P
1. last meal: Easter dinner at the in-laws. It was SO good. I wish I had leftovers.

SEVEN have you's:
7. have you ever dated someone twice? Nope.
6. have you ever been cheated on? Fortunately, no.
5. have you ever kissed someone you weren't dating? Perhaps.
4. have you ever fallen in love? Definitely.
3. have you ever lost someone? I've had some people I was close to pass away ... is this what they mean?!?
2. have you ever been depressed? Sad, yes. Clinically depressed, nope.
1. have you ever peed your pants? Not since I was old enough to remember.

SIX things you did in the past three days:
1. Went to school: Not anymore.
2. Went to work: Define "work".
3. Coloured: I colour everyday. It's the joy of having an almost 2 year old!
5. Got drunk: No.
6. Slept: Not enough.

FIVE people you can tell pretty much anything to:
1. Joe.
2. Stephanie
3. Mom
4. Jen
5. Lyndsay

THREE favorite colors:
1. Blue
2. Red
3. Brown (think, clothing)

TWO things you want to do before you die:
1. See my children grow up and achieve their dreams.
2. Grow old with my husband.

ONE thing you want to do tomorrow:
1. See someone find a cure for Multiple Sclerosis.