12 posts tagged “meme”
Kzinti posted this, and so I decided I'd try it too.
The rules:
Each player starts with 8 random facts/habits about themselves.
People who are tagged, write a blog post about their own 8 random things, and post these rules.
At the end of your post you need to tag 8 people and include their names.
Don’t forget to leave them a comment on their blog and tell them they’ve been tagged, and to come back and read your blog for the whole story.
Here's my 8:
I have five holes in each ear and I don't regret any of them.
My sun is in Cancer, My Mars, Mercury and Moon are all in Leo and my rising sign is Virgo.
I consider myself spiritual rather than religious.
I have matching strawberry birthmarks on the back of my calves, same location, same shape.
I eat each food individually on my plate and in a specific order. I might be considered a food separatist.
My favorite cartoon of the moment is Chowder. In fact, the theme music for the show is my internal everyday soundtrack. Watch an episode...come on...it's good for you.
I believe letting your inner child ride along throughout your life extends and beautifies your existence. Your inner child is magic manifested.
I am addicted to the smell of frankincense.
By way of Spooktastic. I like this.
The rules:
1) Answer questions and type into google image search
2) Post pictures from first results page
1. Age at next birthday
2. A place you'd like to travel
3.Your favorite place
5. Your favorite food
7. Your favorite color
8. Town where you were born
9. Town where you live
11. First name of a past love
13. Your screen name/nickname
15. Your middle name
Uh...no.
17. Bad habit of yours
19. Grandmothers name
I nabbed this from Stacy. HIIIIIIIIlarious.
1. Type in "[your name] needs" in the Google search:
- Cheryl needs to write some functions...(what? Is this corporate speak for I need to do some work?)
- Cheryl needs to quit sending me dirty emails. (...ooops)
- Cheryl needs to have an affair. (WORD!)
2. Type in "[your name] is" in the Google search:
- Cheryl is now back in action at a new local stable (*snorts, whinnies*)
- Cheryl is one of the "realest" (another way of saying I'm mean, I'm sure)
- Cheryl is a class act (even when I send dirty emails?)
3. Type in "[your name] likes" in the Google search:
- Cheryl likes to break this consultation into two appointments (uhhh, yeah...what he said)
- Cheryl likes to plei Taboo at the beach (I hope Cheryl teaches her friend to spell too)
- Cheryl likes to spend her free time with her husband (*looks around*...I do? Does he know that?)
4. Type in "[your name] wants" in the Google search:
- Cheryl wants him to admit that he lost it (oh believe me...he will. Sooner or later.)
- Cheryl wants a dog called ninja (will Mecca approve? methinks not)
- Cheryl wants to get in my pants (what is WITH me?)
- Cheryl wants a shag (I give up)
5. Type in "[your name] gets" in the Google search:
- Cheryl gets Married (right.sure.kay....next!)
- Cheryl is going to be able to participate in the spanish class... (...zzzz)
- Cheryl gets to be the one to snuggle with him for that hour and a half (WHO IS THIS MAN?)
6. Type in "[your name] says" in the Google search:
- Cheryl says:. "This is Eli's FAVORITE book. (good for Eli)
- Cheryl says: "These are what I consider to be the best." (*looks down*)
- Cheryl says she was molested (is there any way to make a joke out of that? eesh)
7. Type in "[your name] does" in the Google search:
- Cheryl Does Stuff (I'm putting that on my business cards)
- Cheryl does not belong to any groups (Cheryl is a lone rider...)
- Cheryl does it all (even windows)
8. Type in "[your name] eats" in the Google search:
- Cheryl eats poopies (spits tea across laptop from laughter)
- Cheryl eats marijuana (in a brownie maybe...as an INNOCENT UNINFORMED SNACKER)
- Cheryl eats and drinks her way to glory (CHEERS!)
I knew I would be her. No big shock there. PS...I ain't buying the funky prediction at the end. *scoffs*
You Are Most Like Carrie! |
 You're quirky, flirty, and every guy's perfect first date. But can the guy in question live up to your romantic ideal? It's tough for you to find the right match - you're more than a little picky. Never fear... You've got a great group of friends and a great closet of clothes, no matter what! Romantic prediction: You'll fall for someone this year... Totally different from any guy you've dated. |
oooooh man, that's rude. But...not exactly wrong.
Your Personality Is Like Acid |
 A bit wacky, you're very difficult to predict. One moment you're in your own little happy universe... And the next, you're on a bad trip to your own personal hell! |
Ummm...no. With this skin tone? I'd look utterly hideous. But I won't disagree that I'm expressive. Hehehe.
Your Hair Should Be Orange |
 Expressive, deep, and one of a kind. You pull off "weird" well - hardly anyone notices. |
By way of Erin*Carly
If I knew then what I know now...
I would have said no a lot more, yes a lot less...been unafraid to demand what I’m worth and moved a lot sooner.
My life would be simpler if...
I didn’t always wait til the last minute to get my work done.
Bikini or Thong?
Remember when panties were panties? I want my wonder woman underoos back.
What's the nicest thing anyone has ever said to you?
You complete me. Oh wait...was that mini me?
You had me at hello. Shit. Sorry...that was Jerry Maguire
Did you ever know that you’re my h... Music lyric.
Actually, I’ve had such kind and loving spirits in my life, I’m not sure I could tag one as the nicest...but this comes close.
What was your most embarrasing moment?
Having the people in ER think I had overdosed on drugs during my vertigo session two years ago. The fact that I had vomit chunks stuck to my hair, a stained shirt and the chills while being unable to keep my eyes from rolling in my head probably had nothing to do with it.
What's your favorite place in the world?
Any place she is.
Biggest waste of time?
George W. Bush.
What surprises you most about adult life?
How childhood seemed to trickle by...and how adulthood flies faster than the speed of light.
The big decision I am currently wrestling with is...
I’m pretty blessed to not be struggling with making any
decisions right now. I have a great job, love my home, love my friends, enjoy
the time I’m in and I’m pretty clear. Nothing is truly pressing me. So...the
biggest decision might be...
Roll solo to Cabo...or take someone with me? If so...who?
Something tells me I might have more fun if I go it alone.
by way of Little Odd Me:
What is your favorite word? Awakening. For all the obvious reasons. It carries such weight. The notion of creation, or a new beginning has always held such romantic possibility for me. From flowers to babies to a new understanding...awakenings are NEVER boring.
What is your least favorite word? Complicated. I don’t like when people use the word to avoid having to dig deeper. It’s often used to neatly tie up big messes and pretend they are managed by such a useless title. “It’s complicated” sometimes means: I don’t feel like being bothered trying to understand.
What turns you on [creatively, spiritually or emotionally]? Creatively: conflict and the depth of human emotion. I know much of my writing is relationship based, because they are so emotion-based. There’s an intricate web of experiences that makes us all each who we are. I am fascinated in peeling back the layers to explore the reasons behind us. Spiritually: a concept that escapes church dogma and embraces the beauty and evolution of faith, regardless of how it’s “practiced.” Emotionally: a willingness to daydream, tenderness in action – not phrasing, being heard when I’m silent and understood in all my innocence AND complicity.
What turns you off? Ignorance (feigned or actual) and those who think it’s cute or endearing to promote it.
What is your favorite curse word? I should be ashamed. But. *uck. And all variations of it. French fried *uck, Mother*uck, *ucker, Any way I can manipulate it to add a bit of hot sauce to my point. Sometimes...it just makes me laugh. I’ve been told I can be crass and a bit base in my use of expletives but so long as I know I’ve cultivated a host of other words to effectively make my point...the cursing stays. I’m still quite the lady. So *uck off. Hehehe.
What sound or noise do you love? Hands down...the ocean. Music to my ears. Absolute music to my soul. The sound of cars driving on highway, and wind charms are also favorites.
What sound or noise do you hate? That ridiculous sound Mecca makes when she’s licking herself. She goes on forever and it really makes me want to chuck something at her. And weird body noises during sex. Especially sex I’m not engaged in. That is the WORST.
What profession other than your own would you like to attempt? Graphic designer. I’m always amazed by some of the work my graphic design friends produce. Magic.
What profession would you not like to do? Beekeeper. Law Enforcement. Surgeon. Lion Tamer. Window washer. Funeral Director. Military.
If Heaven exists, what would you like to hear God say when you arrive at the Pearly Gates? “Nice job, kid.” Or... “Hey, your grandpa/uncle/family/friends are waiting for you.”
No tags...just take it if you wish to do it.1. How long does it take you to leave the house?
I'm not much of a fusser. Once I know I've got somewhere to be, it usually takes me about 30 minutes, maybe 45 if my hair is giving me any objection.
2. If you commute to work or a regularly scheduled meeting, how long does it take you to get there?
Assuming this is for work each morning...I smile and say approximately
zero minutes. I work from home which is quite delightful. My first
venture out of the house is usually around 9:30 or 10 am to fetch a
Starbucks or maybe run a quick errand to the post office or...the gym.
Any of those trips in travel time takes me less than ten minutes,
total. In Austin, this comes in handy because traffic down here can be
horrendous at best during any rushhour intervals that require highway travel.
3. How much time do you spend watching TV or playing video games each day?
I'm a movie watcher mostly. So let's see...15 minutes of ESPN sportscenter, 20 minutes of CNN as I feed Mecca and orient myself for the day. Maybe an hour of a television show, and usually fall asleep to a movie or CNN. So maybe 2 1/2 depending on when I nod off. I don't play video games, the occasional game of Tetris on the phone if I'm waiting somewhere - but that's rare.4. How much time do you spend preparing/acquiring/eating meals on an average day?
My diet is a verrrrrry simple one these days so I usually do a a lot of cooking on Sunday, some freezing and then I just reheat through the week. So, breakfast, maybe 20 minutes prep/10 minutes eating. Lunch would be about the same, and I tend to put a little more though into dinner so that one may take 30 minutes to prepare.5. How much sleep do you get each day?
I try for at least 7 hours, though lately it's been 5 or six. My inner alarm clock wakes me at a very specific time every day no matter when I went to bed.
My neighbor in Nashville, Webcruiser tagged me on this one. I've done it before...but surely I can dig up five more relatively unknown things about me. And Geebie, I won't tag you again so don't even start protesting.
5 more things about me:
1. One of my favorite colors is brown. I tend to like earth tones in general. I'm surprised at how many people look at me with surprise when I tell them that. I suppose to many, it is a forgettable color easy to be overlooked when competing with fiery vibrant red, or deeply spiritual blue. I suppose what I like about it (and earth tones in general) is that you can bring virtually any other color element to it and make it work. It can be subtle like soft browns and whispered pinks, or it can be electric like deep brown and perky teal. Still, brown brings me an immediate calm, especially when it is rich and deep chocolate. My couch is brown, the second biggest color in my wardrobe is brown, most of the artwork I gravitate to is brown, the earth that fosters growth is brown...my skin is brown. Yeah...I love it.
3. I once worked with the sports department of a local news affiliate in Philadelphia, for two weeks. In college, I wanted desperately to be a sportscaster. My final year at Penn, I had an opportunity to work for the KYW Sports team as a production assistant. This meant logging incredible amounts of sports reel for the evening news, making recommendations on the footage that might work well for the highlight reel, or support top stories of the night. I rarely got an opportunity to actually go out with the team and collect video...but I tell you, after two weeks of logging film copiously, I saw why many athletes have had issue with women in the locker room. One word, "wow." Why did I stay for only two weeks? The hours. I had no reliable transportation and the job would have required I take a cab home each night at 3am. My father was terrified. I just couldn't afford the cab fare, and the station wouldn't pay for it. Besides, most of the men in the department didn't want me there anyway - with the exception of Ukee Washington, who was as kind as kind could be. I went on to become a production assistant to Larry Kane for a local program called, "The Bulletin." I learned a lot more, and went on to explore television production a bit more extensively after that. I eventually went into radio production for awhile, and hosted a radio newsprogram on a small public station in Philly before moving into newsmagazine production and sales for a small non-profit and finally into the corporate arena.
4. I had a non-cancerous tumor the size of a NFL football removed from my abdomen three years ago. Specifically, a uterine fibroid tumor. Very common among women typically in their early forties on (especially among African Americans), these fibroids are usually very small and don't cause many problems. I developed a cluster of them that fused and grew to an enormous size before I turned 31 years of age. It literally looked as if I was carry a baby in the third trimester. Apparently, I suffered from a hormone imbalance that caused mine to grow so rapidly. I developed severe anemia and a partially herniated disc from where the tumor pushed against my spine. Thanks to God and an expert surgeon who said it was the largest tumor he had ever seen in someone my age, all I have to show for the experience now is a hairline scar that runs from one hip to the other (similar to a c-section, but a bit longer) and a healthier attitude. I'm grateful for the experience because it was the catalyst for great change in my life: my eating habits, the way I handle stress, my fear of surgery/needles/illness and my overall health.
5. I have had the same best friend since I was five years old. His name is Jameel, and other than my sister - he's the only other person that could chronicle all the phases of RPM, and remind me of things I've long forgotten. When I interact with him, or hold one of his children in my arms...I still find it hard to believe we're adults. When I look in his eyes, I always see the children we once were. Adulthood nearly always complicates things...but through all of our trials and tribulations - he's the friend I know will always, always, always be there. If I stray too far, he's always there to rope me back in. No questions asked, even if if the last thing I might have wanted. It gets no truer than that.
