Christie tagged me again, so here are my answers:
Favorite person (outside family)?
Well, it depends on the day, but I'm constantly thinking about my husband, my mother, my father, my best friend Christie, my cousin Melonea and my friends Rosella and Jami.
Favorite Food?
I'd have to say Ward's chili dogs or a bologna sandwich (thick sliced bologna, fresh white bread and mayo). What is it with me and processed meat?!?
Quirks about you?
I think I'm a little OCD. I don't like to use typo shortcuts like "lol" or "c u l8r", so I type everything out properly. I also have this 'evenness' thing...like if I crack one knuckle, I have to try to crack the same one on the opposite hand; or if I clean under one fingernail, I have to do the same one on the other hand - it mostly has to do with my hands for some reason.
How would the person who loves you most describe you in ten words or less?
Goofy, silly, lazy, watches movies and tv too much.
Any regrets in life?
Not recognizing the sacrifices my parents made for me while they were being made.
Favorite Charity?
American Cancer Society, A Better Way Ministries (Moss Point, MS), ASPCA
Favorite Blog recently?
Christie's
Something you can’t get enough of?
Food, attention, rest, money, etc., etc., etc.
Worst job you’ve ever had?
The Williams job in Hendersonville/Nashville...I was bored, didn't want to do the work, had to clean the bathroom after about 20 men in order to use it myself, worked with a man who smoked cigars incessantly in an enclosed office (I eventually put a fan in his office window) - and there was a "no smoking" sign on the door, I didn't enjoy the town that much (though I didn't really try - no offense, Nashville), etc.
What job would you pay NOT to have?
A file clerk. I detest filing.
If you could be a fly on the wall, where?
If I were an actual fly, I'd probably want to be living in some nice pig pen somewhere. Otherwise, I'd want to be in the room when they decide who, besides me clearly, will be getting these teaching jobs. There is apparently something I need to learn.
Favorite Bible verse right now?
Almost always has been Psalm 23.
Guilty Pleasure?
Reality shows like Rock of Love and Flavor of Love
Got any confessions?
Are you kidding?!?
If you HAD to spend $1,000 on YOURSELF, how would you spend it?
I'd either buy a Blu-ray DVD player or maybe have $1k worth of liposuction done.
Favorite thing about your house?
It's mine, I feel safe and hidden in it, and it's in my hometown.
Least favorite thing about your house?
It's a trailer...I wish it were a house.
One thing you are bad at?
STAYING self-motivated
One thing you’re good at?
Singing
If you could change something about your circumstances, what?
I'd have a job, we'd be moved to a GREAT city but would live out in the sort-of-country (in a house!), and we'd be debt-free.
Who would you like to meet someday?
I wish I could have known my grandfather when I was an adult. I don't remember him, but there's just something about him in my mind... I'd like to meet someone who would make a fantastic president of the US.
What makes you feel sexy?
When I feel like I'm having a 'skinny day'.
Who is your real life hero?
I dunno...My husband probably sets the best example of overcoming incredible obstacles in life while still keeping his nose toward heaven, bettering himself, and moving forward. My Mom has accomplished so much in her life and set a great example as a professional woman. My father has set a great example of following your heart and doing exactly what you want to make your life better.
What is the hardest part of your job?
The times when there isn't much to do. I get bored.
When are you most relaxed?
In the evening after dinner when I'm lying on the couch, watching TV or a movie, and I'm thinking I should be heading to bed soon.
What stresses you out?
Talking about money with my husband or thinking about my dissertation project.
What can you not live without?
Okay, I'll go along with the air conditioning thing, too. Also, some kind of pet/animal interaction...I miss that a lot when it's not there.
Do you agree or disagree with the recent article that reported that blogs are authored by narcissists?
Well, since I've not read many of them, I can safely say that I don't think I've read any narcissistic blogs.
Why do you blog?
It's Christie's fault! I don't do it that often, but it's a good way to flush stuff out and look at it.
Thursday, June 19, 2008
Atlantic City
I just got back from a trip to Atlantic City, NJ, with my Mom. I'd never been there before, and honestly, I enjoyed myself for the 3 days I was there. (Between you and me, I enjoy a little gambling but my goodness, AC is a dangerous place! It seemed like every time I walked near a slot machine, my money was mysteriously stolen from my purse! *cough*) Mom and I ended up at the Boardwalk for 2 of those days. It was a fun place, good for a day's worth of entertainment, and EXCELLENT for walk-ercising and/or keeping you out of the casinos. We took in Ripley's 'Believe it or Not' Museum, people-watched, waded in the Atlantic and collected shells, and enjoyed a funnel cake with the seagulls! They ate right from my hand! And I can also tell you where to buy tampons on the Boardwalk, should you be interested. (Ugh...it was only a 3 day vacation...why?!?) I'm also proud to report, even though I was quite nervous about this, we thankfully only ate one buffet the entire time we were there. So I maintained my girlish figure. (HA.) (I'll post a couple of goofy pictures soon.)
Monday, April 21, 2008
Ch-ch-ch-ch-changes
My life seems to change every day. And the older I get the less I like change. Being keenly aware of this potential for change, it's sometimes tough to just get out of bed in the morning - mostly because the first thing that will be changed is the litter box, and I'd prefer to avoid that for the most part.
Strangely enough, I'm in a holding pattern right now, waiting to turn the next corner...waiting for the next change...and anticipating change is just as difficult for me as dealing with it. I'm looking for a job at a university, and I'm supposed to be finishing my dissertation. (God willing, I'll be done by December graduation.) If I do get a job, I'll be moving. I reeeeaaaally don't like moving. I've done it so frequently, it seems...since 1987 I have lived in 11 different places. You'd think it would be 'old hat' by now. Don't get me wrong, I'm not one of those irresponsible types who just camp out somewhere as long as the owner lets them. I pay my rent and my bills on time. I don't leave a string of IOU's behind. I've always gotten my deposits back. I've never been evicted. The only call from a collection agency I've ever gotten was a mistake. I just moved frequently because of work or school. Anyway, I'm tired of moving and I want to be permanently planted. If I feel the need to see anymore of the country, or the world for that matter, I'll leave from and return to my home instead of being moved there. So, God willing, I'll land somewhere that will love me for the rest of my teaching career and into retirement.
There are a few changes I'm looking forward to, though...buying or building a house of my own, retiring, starting new hobbies, going to a church of my choice instead of being a paid choir section leader somewhere, getting involved in a community, being debt-free, having enough money to join the local Y, and maybe having a child of our own. We'll wait and see what God has planned. Until then, say prayers that I'll not bite my nails down to the nubs. (Maybe once I have that new job, I'll get my acrylic nails back. Yeah, that's another thing I'm looking forward to!)
Strangely enough, I'm in a holding pattern right now, waiting to turn the next corner...waiting for the next change...and anticipating change is just as difficult for me as dealing with it. I'm looking for a job at a university, and I'm supposed to be finishing my dissertation. (God willing, I'll be done by December graduation.) If I do get a job, I'll be moving. I reeeeaaaally don't like moving. I've done it so frequently, it seems...since 1987 I have lived in 11 different places. You'd think it would be 'old hat' by now. Don't get me wrong, I'm not one of those irresponsible types who just camp out somewhere as long as the owner lets them. I pay my rent and my bills on time. I don't leave a string of IOU's behind. I've always gotten my deposits back. I've never been evicted. The only call from a collection agency I've ever gotten was a mistake. I just moved frequently because of work or school. Anyway, I'm tired of moving and I want to be permanently planted. If I feel the need to see anymore of the country, or the world for that matter, I'll leave from and return to my home instead of being moved there. So, God willing, I'll land somewhere that will love me for the rest of my teaching career and into retirement.
There are a few changes I'm looking forward to, though...buying or building a house of my own, retiring, starting new hobbies, going to a church of my choice instead of being a paid choir section leader somewhere, getting involved in a community, being debt-free, having enough money to join the local Y, and maybe having a child of our own. We'll wait and see what God has planned. Until then, say prayers that I'll not bite my nails down to the nubs. (Maybe once I have that new job, I'll get my acrylic nails back. Yeah, that's another thing I'm looking forward to!)
Friday, February 22, 2008
Scattergories
It's harder than it looks! Use the 1st letter of your name to answer each of the following... They have to be real places, names, things... nothing made up! You CAN'T use your name for the boy/girl.
1. What is your name? Shelly
2. 4 letter word: Spit
3. Vehicle: Saab
4. City: San Francisco
5. Boy Name: Stan
6. Girl Name: Sara
7. Alcoholic drink: Sloe Gin Fizz
8. Occupation: Singer
9. Something you wear: Slip
10. Celebrity: Sean Connery
11. Food: Shrimp
12. Something found in a bathroom: Soap
13. Reason for Being Late: Stopped by the police
14. Cartoon Character: Snoopy
15. Something You Shout: Shut up!
16. Animal: Snake
17. Body part: Shin
18. Describe you: Special (interpret that however you like :) )
(Ooo...now I get to tag someone before they tag me for the first time...Christie, you're it! And of course anyone else who reads this, feel free to consider yourself 'tagged'.)
1. What is your name? Shelly
2. 4 letter word: Spit
3. Vehicle: Saab
4. City: San Francisco
5. Boy Name: Stan
6. Girl Name: Sara
7. Alcoholic drink: Sloe Gin Fizz
8. Occupation: Singer
9. Something you wear: Slip
10. Celebrity: Sean Connery
11. Food: Shrimp
12. Something found in a bathroom: Soap
13. Reason for Being Late: Stopped by the police
14. Cartoon Character: Snoopy
15. Something You Shout: Shut up!
16. Animal: Snake
17. Body part: Shin
18. Describe you: Special (interpret that however you like :) )
(Ooo...now I get to tag someone before they tag me for the first time...Christie, you're it! And of course anyone else who reads this, feel free to consider yourself 'tagged'.)
Thursday, February 21, 2008
Are You A Frugal Shopper Or A Big Spender?
I was tagged by Christie (again!) and asked to answer the following questions.
The directions given were: "How much did you spend on the following items the last time you purchased them and what brand(s) did you buy?" Here are my answers.
Lipstick
Dollar store brand (Everything's a Dollar) pink lip gloss $1.00
Shoes for Yourself
Black ballet flats with sequin bows and black heels, both from Payless $25.00 total
Bread
Wonder Light $2.73
Movie Ticket
Atonement matinee $6.75 <-- isn't this NUTS?!?!
Television
Sony 32" Trinitron AND an RCA 36" flat screen $55.00 total at the state auction
Take-Out Meal
Sushi and edamame at Wahada $15.00
Hairspray
Big Sexy Hairspray ~$10.00
Underwear for Yourself
Lane Bryant bras on sale, Buy 2 get 1 free, I think. But I paid with a gift certificate, so they were technically free to me...otherwise, they would've been around $50 total, I think. I pretty much only buy underwear with gift certificates from Lane Bryant.
Gift for Your Spouse
Either a pair of WalMart Levis for $4.50 or a Valentine's card for around $3.00...can't remember which came last
Bottled Water
Voss 'still' $2.99
Hotel Room
I can't remember the last time I stayed in a hotel room... :-\
Frozen Dinner
Smart Ones Creamy Rigatoni with Broccoli and Chicken $1.72
Clothing For Your Child
No kids, so I guess this would have to be the WalMart collars for the cats from goodness-knows-how-many years ago...no idea the price
Jeans for Yourself
Well, before the free ones I got as hand-me-down Gap jeans from another student, it would have to be the ones I found at America's Thrift Store for probably around $5.00
Kitchen Utensils
I haven't purchased a kitchen utensil in years, but I received a Hamilton Beach dispenser-type coffee maker a couple of Christmases ago...then again, we bought an off-brand microwave for the hubby to use on the road at the Salvation Army for about $15 I think.
Bubble Bath
I don't take baths, so no bubble bath. If I wanted to take a bubble bath, I'd just use shampoo.
OTC Medication
WalMart brand robitussin $5?
Shoes for Your Spouse
I don't buy shoes for my spouse unless he just doesn't have his debit card with him.
Haircut for Yourself
Regis $36.00 with tip
Scented Candle
Darsee & David's Butterscotch Sundae from Hobby Lobby on sale $5?
DVD
Catch Me If You Can from WalMart $5.50
Dry Cleaning
Lord...I think I was living in Bloomington, IN. It's been too long...can't remember.
Shampoo/Conditioner
Dove Moisturizing $4?, and Big Sexy Hair Big Volume Conditioner $7.25
Barbeque Sauce
Bullseye BBQ $4?
Book
I'm a public library girl, and I get them on CD. If music counts, I just ordered a used Elijah score for about $8.
(I think it's pretty clear that I'm a frugal person on most everything. How depressing.)
Yes, you guessed it. If you're reading this, tag, you're it!!
The directions given were: "How much did you spend on the following items the last time you purchased them and what brand(s) did you buy?" Here are my answers.
Lipstick
Dollar store brand (Everything's a Dollar) pink lip gloss $1.00
Shoes for Yourself
Black ballet flats with sequin bows and black heels, both from Payless $25.00 total
Bread
Wonder Light $2.73
Movie Ticket
Atonement matinee $6.75 <-- isn't this NUTS?!?!
Television
Sony 32" Trinitron AND an RCA 36" flat screen $55.00 total at the state auction
Take-Out Meal
Sushi and edamame at Wahada $15.00
Hairspray
Big Sexy Hairspray ~$10.00
Underwear for Yourself
Lane Bryant bras on sale, Buy 2 get 1 free, I think. But I paid with a gift certificate, so they were technically free to me...otherwise, they would've been around $50 total, I think. I pretty much only buy underwear with gift certificates from Lane Bryant.
Gift for Your Spouse
Either a pair of WalMart Levis for $4.50 or a Valentine's card for around $3.00...can't remember which came last
Bottled Water
Voss 'still' $2.99
Hotel Room
I can't remember the last time I stayed in a hotel room... :-\
Frozen Dinner
Smart Ones Creamy Rigatoni with Broccoli and Chicken $1.72
Clothing For Your Child
No kids, so I guess this would have to be the WalMart collars for the cats from goodness-knows-how-many years ago...no idea the price
Jeans for Yourself
Well, before the free ones I got as hand-me-down Gap jeans from another student, it would have to be the ones I found at America's Thrift Store for probably around $5.00
Kitchen Utensils
I haven't purchased a kitchen utensil in years, but I received a Hamilton Beach dispenser-type coffee maker a couple of Christmases ago...then again, we bought an off-brand microwave for the hubby to use on the road at the Salvation Army for about $15 I think.
Bubble Bath
I don't take baths, so no bubble bath. If I wanted to take a bubble bath, I'd just use shampoo.
OTC Medication
WalMart brand robitussin $5?
Shoes for Your Spouse
I don't buy shoes for my spouse unless he just doesn't have his debit card with him.
Haircut for Yourself
Regis $36.00 with tip
Scented Candle
Darsee & David's Butterscotch Sundae from Hobby Lobby on sale $5?
DVD
Catch Me If You Can from WalMart $5.50
Dry Cleaning
Lord...I think I was living in Bloomington, IN. It's been too long...can't remember.
Shampoo/Conditioner
Dove Moisturizing $4?, and Big Sexy Hair Big Volume Conditioner $7.25
Barbeque Sauce
Bullseye BBQ $4?
Book
I'm a public library girl, and I get them on CD. If music counts, I just ordered a used Elijah score for about $8.
(I think it's pretty clear that I'm a frugal person on most everything. How depressing.)
Yes, you guessed it. If you're reading this, tag, you're it!!
7 Strange Things About Me
I guess it's my turn again to be tagged. So, I'm going to completely copy the format of the tagger!
My friend Christie just tagged me on her blog Our Red Thread Journey!!! I am supposed to list 7 weird/strange things about me! I suppose the purpose of this exercise is to reveal wierd things about me that noone knows.
#1 - My favorite food is hot dogs. Not necessarily with the bun and the chili and mustard, etc., but more specifically, just the hot dog part. I'll eat them frozen, thawed, microwaved and/or boiled. I love 'em. I can eat a whole entire package in one sitting, but I choose not to do that anymore...the guilt just kills me!
#2 - I've never been to Europe. Being an opera singer and having never been to Europe is really an oddity. I'd love to go, and I have a savings account we refer to as my "Europe money," but with the euro the way it is, I may as well spend my money on something like plasma tv's.
#3 - I like to be as grammatically and 'punctually' correct as possible when I write emails or posts online. I like to capitalize the beginnings of my sentences, I like to insert apostrophes, and I don't use abbreviations like "c u soon" or "rotfl"...that drives me crazy. I'm actually a bit anal about it.
#4 - About 75% of the time, if I'm trying to choose a check-out lane at WalMart, I will choose the line that is about to have a problem...the cashier will need to do a price check or have to call her supervisor for an override, the customer doesn't have enough money and will need to return item by item, etc. I don't quite know why this is, but I'm learning how to immediately get a trashy magazine to read through BEFORE the problem arises. Oh, and changing lanes once a problem is evident doesn't always help...another problem will usually pop up in the new lane.
#5 - My biggest fear as a singer is thinking I'm going to forget my words. There have been times when I can't remember words and they come to me at literally the final last split seconds, times when, in a fit of frustration, I have inserted wrong words that still fit (even in foreign languages), and there have been times that I've had total blanks for a few measures. Nothing unsettles me on stage like forgetting my words.
#6 - I am an only child. Furthermore, I am the last of the Buchanan-named line. It all ends with me.
#7 - Other peoples' extraneous body hair in places other than on their body gives me the willies. Hair on the sink, in the tub, on chairs, on the carpet, etc., just gives me a weird feeling. And if I'm at a concert, and the person in front of me has a 'wild hair' on their clothing, I'm completely fixated on it almost the entire time and want very badly to remove it. If I can without being detected, I definitely will.
And again, since I don't really know anyone to tag, if you're reading this, you're it! :)
My friend Christie just tagged me on her blog Our Red Thread Journey!!! I am supposed to list 7 weird/strange things about me! I suppose the purpose of this exercise is to reveal wierd things about me that noone knows.
#1 - My favorite food is hot dogs. Not necessarily with the bun and the chili and mustard, etc., but more specifically, just the hot dog part. I'll eat them frozen, thawed, microwaved and/or boiled. I love 'em. I can eat a whole entire package in one sitting, but I choose not to do that anymore...the guilt just kills me!
#2 - I've never been to Europe. Being an opera singer and having never been to Europe is really an oddity. I'd love to go, and I have a savings account we refer to as my "Europe money," but with the euro the way it is, I may as well spend my money on something like plasma tv's.
#3 - I like to be as grammatically and 'punctually' correct as possible when I write emails or posts online. I like to capitalize the beginnings of my sentences, I like to insert apostrophes, and I don't use abbreviations like "c u soon" or "rotfl"...that drives me crazy. I'm actually a bit anal about it.
#4 - About 75% of the time, if I'm trying to choose a check-out lane at WalMart, I will choose the line that is about to have a problem...the cashier will need to do a price check or have to call her supervisor for an override, the customer doesn't have enough money and will need to return item by item, etc. I don't quite know why this is, but I'm learning how to immediately get a trashy magazine to read through BEFORE the problem arises. Oh, and changing lanes once a problem is evident doesn't always help...another problem will usually pop up in the new lane.
#5 - My biggest fear as a singer is thinking I'm going to forget my words. There have been times when I can't remember words and they come to me at literally the final last split seconds, times when, in a fit of frustration, I have inserted wrong words that still fit (even in foreign languages), and there have been times that I've had total blanks for a few measures. Nothing unsettles me on stage like forgetting my words.
#6 - I am an only child. Furthermore, I am the last of the Buchanan-named line. It all ends with me.
#7 - Other peoples' extraneous body hair in places other than on their body gives me the willies. Hair on the sink, in the tub, on chairs, on the carpet, etc., just gives me a weird feeling. And if I'm at a concert, and the person in front of me has a 'wild hair' on their clothing, I'm completely fixated on it almost the entire time and want very badly to remove it. If I can without being detected, I definitely will.
And again, since I don't really know anyone to tag, if you're reading this, you're it! :)
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