October 31, 2008
The Spooky Edition

 1. Do you dress up with your kids or do you leave it to them? Sometimes I dress up - this year I didn't.
2. Do you have any special things you do on Halloween? We decorate before Halloween. I usually bake some treats for the kids and have Halloween plates, napkins, cups. Then trick-or-treating!
3. What is the most creative costume you have seen? Egyptian princess this year. Oh and a little elephant. I can't remember any from previous years offhand.
4. Favorite candy? Chocolate!!!!


October 17, 2008
The Music Edition

 1. What are 5 songs that will forevermore remind you of high school?
1.Right Here Waiting - Richard Marx
2. Love Bites by Def Leppard
3. Poison by Bell Biv Devoe
4. U Can't Touch This by MC Hammer
5. Baby Got Back - Sir Mix-A-Lot
2. Do you have “a song” with that special someone? What is it and how did it become “your” song? I Melt by Rascal Flatts - when my husband and I were dating he said it made him think of me everytime he heard it. Those were the days...
3. Is there a song out there that just seems to speak to you? There are quite a few. Some include: Feels Like Today and What Hurts The Most by Rascall Flatts, Photographic & Gotta Be Somebody by Nickelback, Over You by Daughtry, Tatoo by Jordan Sparks, How Far We've Come by Matchbox 20, Because of You by Kelly Clarkson
4. What song just gets you moving and makes you happy? Move Along by All American Rejects, One Step At A Time by Jordan Sparks
5. What is your favorite genre of music? I like all kinds. I can't say I have one fave. I like Country, Rock, Alternative, Hip Hop, Oldies, and so on

 

 


May 30, 2008
The Book Edition

 1. What are your top five favorite authors? What genres do they write? Catherine Coulter - Romance, Historical, Suspense, Julie Garwood - Romance, Historical, Suspense, Sandra Brown - Romance, Thriller, Suspense, Roz Denny Fox - Romance, Debbie Macomber - Romance
2. What are your favorite genre(s) to read? I like Romance, Fiction, Fantasy, Drama, Nonfiction, Comedy, Mystery, Suspense - I love to read!!
3. What are you reading right now? White Hot by Sandra Brown
4. What are the last three you read? What’s next? The Witness, Ricochet, Envy all by Sandra Brown
5. Name one book you think I should try out! Thanks! Wizard's Daughter by Catherine Coulter


April 25, 2008
The Firsts Edition

 1. What was the first conscious thought you had this morning? I don't want to get up!
2. When did you you first begin to blog? Hmm, not sure. I'd have to look in old files, but probably 5 years ago at least.
3. When you go online, what do you do first? Check email.
4. You go to your favorite bookstore. What section do you go to first? New releases.
5. American Idol, The Bachelor, Project Runway, Hell’s Kitchen. Which would be your first choice? None.


February 29, 2008
Friday Fun: On Your Birthday Edition

 In honor of Leap Year, I did a little research on Wikipedia for trivia on the day for my blog post for today (Multifaceted Mama). So I thought it would be interesting to find things out about our birthdays. If you use Wikipedia, just do a search on your birthday (for example, August 12) and it will lead you to a page on your day. Wikipedia also has a page on birthdays, including birthstones, flowers, etc.
January 23

Birthstone: Garnet

Flower: Carnation/Snowdrop

Holidays and Observances

St. Abakuh, an Egyptian Christian martyr
January 23 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
Bounty Day, celebrating the burning of HMAV Bounty in 1790, Pitcairn Island
St. Raymond of Peñafort, confessor, d. 1275 (Roman Catholic calendar of saints)
St. Emerentiana, virgin and martyr, d. 305 (Roman Catholic calendar of saints)
Blessed Marianne of Molokai

Events

393 - Roman Emperor Theodosius I proclaims his nine year old son Honorius co-emperor.
1510 - Henry VIII of England, then 18 years old, appears incognito in the lists at Richmond, and is applauded for his jousting before he reveals his identity.
1556 - The deadliest earthquake in history, the Shaanxi earthquake, hits Shaanxi province, China. The death toll may have been as high as 830,000.
1789 - Georgetown College becomes the first Roman Catholic college in the United States in the city of Washington, D.C.
1849 - Elizabeth Blackwell is awarded her M.D. by the Medical Institute of Geneva, New York, becoming the United States' first female doctor.
1855 - The first bridge over the Mississippi River opens in what is now Minneapolis, Minnesota, a crossing made today by the Father Louis Hennepin Bridge.
1870 - In Montana, U.S. cavalrymen kill 173 Native Americans, mostly women and children, in the Marias Massacre.
1897 - Elva Zona Heaster is found dead in Greenbrier County, West Virginia. The resulting murder trial of her husband is perhaps the only case in United States history where the alleged testimony of a ghost helped secure a conviction.
1907 - Charles Curtis of Kansas becomes the first Native American U.S. Senator.
1941 - Charles Lindbergh testifies before the U.S. Congress and recommends that the United States negotiate a neutrality pact with Adolf Hitler.
1943 - Duke Ellington plays at Carnegie Hall in New York City for the first time.
1960 - The bathyscaphe USS Trieste breaks a depth record by descending to 10,911 m (35,798 feet)in the Pacific Ocean.
1964 - The 24th Amendment to the United States Constitution, prohibiting the use of poll taxes in national elections, is ratified.
1968 - North Korea seizes the USS Pueblo, claiming the ship had violated their territorial waters while spying.
1973 - President Richard Nixon announces that a peace accord has been reached in Vietnam.
1978 - Sweden becomes the first nation in the world to ban aerosol sprays, believed to be damaging to earth's ozone layer.
1985 - O.J. Simpson becomes the first Heisman Trophy winner elected to the Football Hall of Fame.
1986 - The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inducts its first members: Chuck Berry, James Brown, Ray Charles, Fats Domino, the Everly Brothers, Buddy Holly, Jerry Lee Lewis and Elvis Presley.
1996 - The first version of the Java programming language was released.
1997 - Madeleine Albright becomes the first woman to serve as United States Secretary of State.
2002 - "American Taliban" John Walker Lindh returns to the United States in Federal Bureau of Investigation custody.
2002 - Reporter Daniel Pearl was kidnapped in Karachi, Pakistan. He was subsequently murdered.
2003 - Final communication between Earth and Pioneer 10

Births

1350 - Vincent Ferrer, Spanish missionary and saint (d. 1419)
1737 - John Hancock, American statesman (d. 1793)
1745 - William Jessop, English canal engineer (d. 1814)
1855 - John Moses Browning, American inventor (d. 1926)
1884 - Ralph DePalma, Italian-American race car driver (d. 1956)
1897 - Sir William Samuel Stephenson, Canadian soldier, W.W.II codename, Intrepid. Inspiration for James Bond. (d. 1989)
1898 - Randolph Scott, American actor (d. 1987)
1915 - Potter Stewart, U.S. Supreme Court Justice (d. 1985)
1916 - David Douglas Duncan, American photo-journalist
1918 - Gertrude B. Elion, American scientist, Nobel laureate (d. 1999)
1919 - Ernie Kovacs, American comedian (d. 1962)
1923 - Walter M. Miller, Jr., American writer (d. 1996)
1923 - Cot Deal, major league baseball player and coach
1933 - Chita Rivera, Puerto Rican actress and dancer
1936 - Jerry Kramer, American football player
1940 - Johnny Russell, American country singer and songwriter (d. 2001)
1946 - Don Whittington, American businessman, car & airplane racer and convicted felon
1948 - Anita Pointer, American singer (Pointer Sisters)
1950 - Richard Dean Anderson, American actor
1950 - Danny Federici, American musician (Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band)
1953 - Robin Zander, American singer (Cheap Trick)
1957 - Princess Caroline of Monaco
1963 - Gail O'Grady, American actress
1964 - Mariska Hargitay, American actressv
1972 - Mark Curry, American rapper
1974 - Tiffani Thiessen, American actress
1975 - Tito Ortiz, American UFC fighter
1976 - Brandon Duckworth, American baseball player
1982 - Wily Mo Pena, Major League Baseball player

Deaths

1548 - Bernardo Pisano, Italian composer (b. 1490
1622 - William Baffin, English explorer (b. 1584)
1744 - Giambattista Vico, Italian philosopher and historian (b. 1668)v
1785 - Matthew Stewart, Scottish mathematician (b. 1717)
1789 - Frances Brooke, English writer (b. 1724)
1789 - John Cleland, English novelist (b. 1709)
1800 - Edward Rutledge, American statesman (b. 1749)
1803 - Arthur Guinness, Irish brewer (b. 1725)
1837 - John Field, Irish composer (b. 1782)
1931 - Anna Pavlova, Russian ballerina (b. 1881)
1937 - Orso Mario Corbino, Italian physicist (b. 1876)
1973 - Alexander Onassis, Greek heir of the Onassis family (b. 1948)
1976 - Paul Robeson, American actor, singer, and social activist (b. 1898)
1977 - Toots Shor, New York restaurateur (b. 1903)
1978 - Jack Oakie, American actor (b. 1903)
1978 - Vic Ames, American singer (Ames Brothers) (b. 1925)
1981 - Samuel Barber, American composer (b. 1910)
1983 - Fred Bakewell, English cricketer (b. 1908)
1992 - Freddie Bartholomew, Irish actor (b. 1924)
1993 - Thomas A. Dorsey, American singer (b. 1899)
2003 - Nell Carter, American singer and actress (b. 1948)
2005 - Johnny Carson, American television host (b. 1925)
2007 - E. Howard Hunt, American Watergate figure (b. 1918)


January 4, 2008
Friday Fun: 2007 Wrapup

 1. Did last year fly by for you or did it seem to drag? It flew by!
2. Was it a fairly calm year, or full of events and big happenings? An eventful year - not all that good.
3. What is one thing from last year you hope does NOT hold true for this year, too? No more deaths in our families!
4. Got any moments or events coming up this year? Not any planned, but I am sure some will pop up!


December 21, 2007
‘Tis the Season Edition

1. Do you travel for the holidays? No
2. Are the holidays more geared to the kids in your family, or the whole family? I would say whole family, except for my husband. He does't much like Christmas. Says it is too commercialized and can't wait until it's over.
3. Do you have any special traditions for this time of year? Put up decorations on Thanksgiving, hang Santa's key by the front door so he can come in because we don't have a chimney, and get out all the decorations and ornaments that the kids made since they were toddlers. It's so fun to remember when they made them, or look at the picture ornaments they made and see how much they grow. Combining them with the newer decorations is great. We always open gifts here on Christmas morning and then go to my parent's house.


December 14, 2007
Music Edition

 1. What were the big names in bands when you were in high school? Hmm, lets see. Garth Brooks, George Strait, Diamond Rio, Bobbi Brown, Bell Biv Devoe, Johnny Gill, Bon Jovi, can't remember what else.
2. Do you still like them, or have your tastes changed as you have gotten older? I like them, but don't listen to the tapes anymore. I do like a variety of music.
3. Do you listen to the same music that high schoolers listen to? Not sure.
4. What is your favorite genre of music? I like lots of music. Country, R&B, Pop, Rock, tons.
5. Do you play/have you played an instument? If so, what? If not, if you did, what would it be? I played an accordian and a clarinet when I was in school - can't remember how to play each.


December 8, 2007
The Four Edition

 What are…

1. the last 4 books you have read? Hemlock Bay, Eleventh Hour, Blindside, and Blowout by Cahterine Coulter
2. the last 4 websites you have visited? , http://www.ebay.com, http://www.pepsisnowglobe.com/, http://www.junisweetcorner.co and http://www.jacquielawson.com
3. 4 favorite items of clothing? velour hoodie and pants, boxers and t-shirt
4. 4 favorite things to eat? Pizza, donuts, Nachos, Spaghetti and meatballs.
5. 4 favorite movies? White Christmas, What Dreams May Come, Harry Potter Movies and Pirates of The Caribbean movies.
6. 4 favorite books? That's hard - I like a lot of books.
7. 4 favorite TV shows? Men In Trees, Ugly Betty, Las Vegas, October Road and Lost.
8. 4 things you ate yesterday? Pumpkin bread, pizza, Andes mints, String Cheese
9. 4 things you need to do today? Finish my Christmas cards, clean my pile of papers up, last load of laundry, put laundry away.
10. 4 gifts you want during the holiday season? Postal scale (for my ebay selling), some movies and cds I have been wanting, a ring, and a new cell phone. I also want peace, happiness - time with those I love.


November 16, 2007
Friday Thanks

 In honor of Thanksgiving next week, what things are you thankful for in your life? My Family, my health and that I get to be a Stay-At-Home Mom.


October 5, 2007
Friday Fives

 1. Name five things in your purse. Wallet, planner, pen, address book, tide to go pen
2. Name five things you need to do today. Post Office to mail package, Grocery Shop, Unload dishwasher, vacuum the living room, throw in a load of laundry.
3. Name five TV shows you love to watch. Lost, Men In Trees, Deal or No Deal, Ugly Betty
4. Name five stores you love to shop at. Anything but Wal-Mart. We are in the boondocks and that's the main store here.
5. Name five favorite meals. Pizza, Steak with a baked potato and salad, Smothered Tamales, Chicken Lo Mein, Spaghetti and meatballs with a salad and garlic bread.


September 21, 2007
Friday Four

 Name four…

1. Things next to your bed. Lamp, alarm clock, nightstand and a baby monitor.
2. Things you would like to have, regardless of cost. New car, new house, personal trainer and a housekeeper for me and my Mom :).
3. Things you wish you hadn’t done. Missed the trip to Mexico with my Spanish Class my senior year, opened my mouth on numerous occasions (sometimes it's best to keep it shut, LOL), started smoking as a teen (thankfully I finally quit), gained weight since quitting smoking.
4. Things you would like to learn. Italian, to dance, to make more extravagent baked goods, to cook better ethnic dishes.
5. Websites that you like to shop at. Ebay, Lakeside, Babies/Toys R Us, Amazon.
6. Blogs that I should visit. And I will then visit all of them! An Italian Daily Journal, Imbi's Lite, A Little Me Time, At Home With Kris


September 14, 2007
Friday Free Time

 This week is all about our free time and what we do with it. Sometimes what sounds fun and relaxing to one person sounds like pure hell to another. This is also assuming that you have free time.

1. It is a cold, rainy afternoon and you have no plans for the day. What do you do? In my dream world, I cuddle on the couch with my hubby in my pjs, or stay in bed, but in reality, probably if I didn't have to go anywhere, I would stay in my pjs and watch cartoons with the baby, lol or read a book. If everyone is home, maybe play a board game.
2. It is a hot day in the middle of the summer and no responsibilities. What do you do? Sit in side with my AC. I don't like summer. Don't go out unless I have to. Again, probably watch tv or read a book. Get on the computer of course if possible or maybe do some scrapbooking. If the kids aren't at the pool, we could play a game.
3. It’s Saturday morning, and you have no agenda. What do you do? Hit the garage sales if at all possible. Otherwise, sit in my pjs. I do that as much as I can, lol. Did I hear lazy? Also, get on the computer of course if possible or maybe do some scrapbooking.
4. It is a beautiful winter day and you have nothing to do. What do you do? Play outside with the kids, play a game with the kids & drink hot cocoa, watch a movie or read a book. Again, get on the computer of course if possible or maybe do some scrapbooking.
5. You are sitting in front of your computer, and nothing to do but play. What do you do online? Blog hop, draw some graphics, redecorate my sites, surf the net.
6. You have a whole afternoon with no plans, and you feel like doing something creative. What do you do? A hobby? Hmm, scrapbook, draw graphics, work on my book or play a game with the kids.
7. You have $500 burning a hole in your pocket and no bills to pay and nothing to do. What do you do with it? Ooh, shop!!! I was Born to shop.
8. Work is done for the day and the evening is yours. What do you do? Read a book, watch a movie, take a walk, ride my bike, play a game with the kids, get on the computer of course if possible or maybe do some scrapbooking.

Most of this happens only in my dreams, lol.


September 7, 2007
Friday Firsts

 1. School,…couldn’t wait or dreaded hell? Somewhere in the middle.
2. School supplies,… junkie or couldn’t care less? Somewhere in the middle. I always had the required supplies as far as I can remember.
3. The locker,… organized or a chaotic mess? Organized.
4. Lunch time,… bring or buy? Both
5. Sports,… jock or not? I played volleyball.
6. Music,… band, chorus, orchestra, or none of the above? If yes, what insturment or part? I played in band from 6th to 10th grade - clarinet. I was in choir too, but honestly don't remember when - I think only Junior High.
7. Report cards,… grounded or rewarded?! My parents didn't reward us - I got good grades though.
8. Reunions,… a good idea, or thanks, but no? I went to the only one they had so far and it was ok. I don't know if I would go again though
9. School friends,…. still have them or grown apart? I have a few of them.
10. Favorite class? business class - Best teacher ever.


August 31, 2007
Friday Food

1. What is your ideal breakfast? Bagels, fresh fruit, pancakes, sausage, eggs over easy, toast - I love breakfast foods. Omelets, breakfast burritoes, french toast, bacon, YUMMY! I cant pick one breakfast.
2. If you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be? Pizza, fresh veggies, ranch dressing and Chicken Cantina (spicy chicken we dip in ranch).
3. What is your guilty pleasure snack food? Hmmm - I have so many guilty pleasures. Chocolate would be my favorite.
4. What is your least favorite food? Cooked spinach, brussel sprouts, liver and onions - won't eat them.
5. What is for dinner tonight? We had taco salads that hubby brought home from the restaurant.


August 24, 2007
Friday Fives

1. If you could have a day free of responsibility, and money were no object, what are 5 things you would do for yourself? Go shopping at the biggest mall I could find, get a manicure, pedicure, massage, and dinner at a good restaurant.
2. If you won $5 million, what are 5 things you would do with it? Pay off my debts, pay off my families debts, get a new car, get a new house, set up college funds for my four children.
3. If you had only $100 to spend, what five things would you buy? A new outfit, some cds and movies I have been wanting - a little chocolate too.
4. Name 5 books you would recommend to me! That's hard. Can't think of any offhand. I read a lot of books.
5. What are 5 things you wish you knew how to do? Sew on a sewing machine, sew a quilt, dance better, crochet, knit.
6. Name 5 things you love about yourself. My hair, my compassion, my eyes, I dont know.


August 17, 2007
Friday Flavors

 What is your favorite flavor of…

1. Ice cream? Chocolate or Mint Chocolate Chip
2. Coffee or tea? I like both.
3. Chocolate? White, milk or dark? Dark
4. Milk? Chocolate, plain, or strawberry? Plain or chocolate
5. Gum? Dont have one fave
6. Toothpaste? Crest
7. Jelly or jam? Jam

 


August 1o, 2007
Friday Festivities

 1. Is your birthday a big deal to you, or just another day? Big deal
2. Do you do anything special for yourself on your birthday? Sometimes I buy myself a little something, but usually my Mom makes me a cake and she and hubby get me gifts.
3. Is the there a month where it seems like it is one birthday after another for your friends or family? January and August
4. What do you want most for your next birthday? A new car or black hills gold jewelry, but I'd be happy with some dark chocolate and flowers.