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I got this one from Richard B. Enjoy …

Do you love the last boy/girl you were talking to on the phone or texting?
Yes, I most certainly do!

Are you wearing a necklace?
Yes, it’s a little silver chain with two pendants: the cross that my mom gave me when I got confirmed and a diamond pendant from my in-laws two Christmases ago. I don’t take it off except for things like MRIs.

Is there anything in your past that you’d like to try again?
I suppose so … I’d like to redo my last day of surfing and not get out of the water after one wave.

Are you an emotional person?
I suppose that depends what meds I’m on. Right now, I’m trying out my drastically reduced dosage of anti-depressants, and I’m hyper-emotional. Two days ago, Ben and I were discussing an upcoming trip to Las Vegas and I told him to ignore the tears; they don’t neccessarily mean anything. This is known as “emotional lability” — when your brain thinks of an emotion and then reacts inappropriately. Oddly enough, though, I’m OK with this arrangement; I’d rather be ABLE to cry than not.

Look behind you, what do you see?
Two tired puppies and a beautiful view!

How’s your life lately?
Except for being unemployed and except for having a puppy who FORGOT her toilet training, it’s peachy! Thanks for asking! =)

Whose bed did you sleep in last night?
Mine.

Do you flip your pillow to the cold side?
No, I have an asymettrical pillow.

Are you afraid to grow up?
You mean, like, afraid to get old, have a stroke, and wet the bed constantly? No, I’m not afraid of that … I’m living that right now!

Have you kissed anyone in the past week?
Guilty.

Did you have a good day?
Today has been OK. Yesterday was a very good day.

Did you kiss anyone today?
Yes, I have.

Do you have a bad temper?
I don’t think so.

Will you be in a relationship next month?
And next year, and next decade, and …

Has anyone told you they loved you today?
Not yet!

Are you tired?
Yes, as a matter of fact, I am! I’ve entered a new phase of sleep: I can’t fall asleep without Ben. Not one wink! He stayed up late last night and I resorted to taking two Lunesta at 1am. =(

Think back to yesterday what were you doing at this time?
We were just finishing up our drive and heading back to Boulder.

Is there snow on the ground where you are?
Nope, it’s all melted, and THANK GOODNESS!

Is there someone you wish you were still close with?
Yes. I’m working on it.

When is your birthday?
Soon!!!

Do you think you’ll be married in 10 years?
Yes.

How many children do you want?
Four would be nice, two would be acceptable, and one healthy child would be perfect.

What are your plans for the weekend?
Yesterday, Ben surprised me with a drive through the mountains. We conveniently stopped at Black Hawk to pick up some Starbucks and free cash and then headed to Boulder to see an evening showing of Star Wars, which was excellent.

If you could move right now would you?
No way. I love my quiet home in the mountains!

Are you happy with the way things are going right now?
Sort of …

What do you currently hear right now?
Ben typing, the refridgerator running, Chaco breathing, and Zamba ringing the bells on our front door.

Where will you be in an hour?
Cooking dinner.

Is your heart broken right now?
Not at all.

What are you looking forward to in the next month?
My birthday!

Do you think you would make a good wife/husband?
Yes.

Is your MySpace profile private?
I don’t believe I HAVE a MySpace profile; MicroSoft is evil. However, in all other respects, nothing about me is private on the internet. Google me and read up on me; it’s not that interesting anyway!

Do you believe in love?
yes.

Do you think relationships are even worth it?
Absolutely!

Have you ever done anything outrageously dumb?
Yes. Does anyone remember the cow pasture fence in Germany? The electric one? And how the farmer said, “Well, it’s not that bad when you’ve got shoes on; try putting one hand on the ground and grabbing it with your other.” Ouch!

Is there something on your mind that shouldn’t be?
Yes.

Do you believe in celebrating anniversaries?
Yes!

Are you someone who worries too often?
No, I don’t think so.

Would you ever donate blood?
Yes. I say that with a little bit of hesitation because I’m still pretty scared of needles and I know that it takes a long time to find a vein in my arms; however, as a near-recipient of donated blood, I think that it’s important.

Was last New Year’s enjoyable?
New Year’s at the Scott House is always a blast.

Have you ever walked on the beach at night?
Yes.

Do you drink water?
Bottled water? I try not to. Regular tap water? You betcha!

What was the last thing you cried about?
Ben going to Las Vegas.

Have you ever lived with a girlfriend/boyfriend?
Guilty. =)

Do you prefer sweet or sour candy?
Sweet with the exception of Sour Patch Kids, which are insanely good.

Do you want to see somebody right now?
Well, Ben’s sitting right next to me and Chaco and Zamba are right downstairs, so no, I’m pretty good on folks I need to see.

How did you feel when you woke up today?
Tired. Sleepy.

Have you ever had a best friend who was of the opposite sex?
Yes. You’re talking a self-professed tomboy.

Do you know anyone that smokes pot?
I’ve known people that have tried it, yes.

Do you think somebody likes the same person you do?
I hope so, because Ben’s very friendly, but I’m not worried about it.

Ever climbed a fence?
That’s what they’re there for, right?

Bright and early this morning (which is a bit of a misnomer, as it’s been rainy for a week around here and it wasn’t early, it was the crack of dawn) I dropped Zamba off at the vet to be spayed. At 10:37am, the vet called to let me know that everything had gone well and she was coming out of the anesthesia. At 4pm, I went over there and picked her up.

She’s alive, but she’s out of it. She had NO interest in the brand-new froggie toy I bought for her at PetSmart this morning. ZERO. She didn’t do much of anything while I payed and talked to the nurse about pain meds. As soon as we got out the door, however, she started licking herself. I went back inside and asked for a lampshade. “Sure, but why?” the nurse asked me politely. I explained that she was licking herself like her butt was a popsicle.

So now we’re home, and this is what I’m taking care of:

I opened the crate to get a better picture and she didn’t even look up, the poor puppy.

I love her, and I feel bad for her, but gosh, is she cute!

We had a fantastic trip to Costa Rica! Despite terrible travel woes in both directions, we settled in to Harmony Hotel and had a wonderful time surfing.

Then, Ben and I enjoyed Nicole and Mark’s wedding in NJ. We had a tough time travelling there, too, of course, but that’s a story for another time.

However, we didn’t forget about our puppies birthdays, which both fall in the month of May. We celebrated with some steaks and the video camera …

I’m so excited about our impending departure to Costa Rica tomorrow that I’m not sure if I’m going to be able to sleep! I can’t wait!

Here’s another slew of questions I filled out with all my anticipatory energy. Cheers, Alison! Go ahead and skip them if you’d like …

Do you sleep with your closet doors open or closed?
Open. That allows Zamba to chew what she pleases.

Do you take the shampoos and conditioner bottles from hotel?
Yes.

Do you sleep with your sheets tucked in or out?
We don’t use sheets.

Have you ever stolen a street sign before?
No. What would I use a street sign for?

Do you like to use post-it notes?
Nope. They require you to write on them!

Do you cut out coupons but then never use them?
No. Well, I take it back … I do use JoAnne’s coupons, and I’m notorious for clipping them out and forgetting to take them with me to the store.

Would you rather be attacked by a big bear or a swarm of a bees?
Bear, please. Remember the scene in Jurassic Park where a swarm of little dinosaurs kills someone? I hate swarms of little things.

Do you have freckles?
Yes! =)

Do you always smile for pictures?
Unless they’re candid.

What is your biggest pet peeve?
“… and he was travelling at a very great rate of speed …”

Do you ever count your steps when you walk?
Yes, since my second stroke I have. Interestingly, though, I often lose count and then pick back up at some random number like 83. Why can’t I just forget about it?

Have you ever peed in the woods?
Yes. In fact, I did today!

What about pooped in the woods?
Yes. That was less fun.

Do you ever dance even if there’s no music playing?
No.

Do you chew your pens and pencils?
Nope.

How many people have you slept with this week?
How is this any of your business?

What size is your bed?
We have a king due to Ben’s insistance that he not be touched.

What is your song of the week?
Of the week? Of the decade, it’s Chaco’s “I Like Big Butts and I Cannot Lie”.

Is it okay for guys to wear pink?
Sure, if it’s not an obnoxious pink.

Do you still watch cartoons?
Nope.

Whats your least favorite movie?
Sense & Sensibility

Where would you bury hidden treasure if you had some?
I could tell you that, but then I’d have to kill you.

What do you drink with dinner?
Sweet Tea, as long as it’s not too late and nobody is bugging me about my caffiene intake.

What do you dip a chicken nugget in?
Ketchup.

What is your favorite food?
Filet mignon.

What movies could you watch over and over and still love?
Apollo 13

Last person you kissed/kissed you?
Hubby … well, no, better make that Zamba.

Were you ever a boy/girl scout?
Yes, and it sucked.

Would you ever strip or pose nude in a magazine?
No!

When was the last time you wrote a letter to someone on paper?
I typed a letter to somebody last week. I don’t know when the last time I wrote anyone a letter was.

Can you change the oil on a car?
No. =(

Ever gotten a speeding ticket?
Guilty.

Ran out of gas?
Not yet. I did, however, run out of gas with my dad one time …

Favorite kind of sandwich?
Chicken pizza steak sandwich.

Best thing to eat for breakfast?
These days, it’s chicken quesadillas.

What is your usual bedtime?
11:30pm or so

Are you lazy?
No, although sometimes my tiredness gets mistaken for laziness.

When you were a kid, what did you dress up as for Halloween?
I always had very creative costumes. I was a mad scientist once (that was the geekiest I got), an ice skater (during the Kristi Yamaguchi craze), and a tube of toothpaste (which was hands down the coolest costume I’ve seen). And yes, I still have and wear the toothpaste costume.

What is your Chinese astrological sign?
I dunno.

How many languages can you speak?
Two: English and German.

Do you have any magazine subscriptions?
Yes.

Which are better, Legos or Lincoln Logs?
Legos, although Lincoln Logs make fantastic weapons.

Are you stubborn?
Me? Stubborn?

Who is better…Leno or Letterman?
Leno.

Ever watch soap operas?
Nope.

Afraid of heights?
Nope, but I won’t go skydiving.

Sing in the car?
Once in a blue moon, but it ain’t pretty.

Dance in the shower?
I am not that coordinated.

Dance in the car?
Huh?

Ever used a gun?
A bee-bee gun, yes. A real gun, no.

Last time you got a portrait taken by a photographer?
At my wedding! And by Ben in the backyard. Well, all the time, really, but I have fond memories of our photo shoot with baby Bonzo.

Do you think musicals are cheesy?
No, I rather like them.

Is Christmas stressful?
No, it’s wonderful!

Ever eat a pierogi?
A what?

Favorite type of fruit pie?
I don’t really know. I like apple pie, and I imagine I’d like strawberry pie, too, but why choose either of those when there’s CHOCOLATE pie?

Occupations you wanted to have when you were a kid?
Astronaut, veterinarian, marine mammologist.

Do you believe in ghosts?
No.

Ever have a Deja-vu feeling?
I remember having it once as a kid.

Take a vitamin daily?
Yes; I don’t like vegetables. I’m getting better, though!

Wear slippers?
Nope. But I DO remember the dinosaur slippers that my sisters and I took turns wearing around the house in Montgomery; those were pretty cool!

Wear a bath robe?
Sometimes.

What do you wear to bed?
Everything from a t-shirt and underwear to fleece top and bottom (when I’m camping) to my birthday suit.

First concert?
Indigo Girls.

Wal-Mart, Target or Kmart?
Tar-jay!

Nike or Adidas?
Adidas.

Cheetos Or Fritos?
Cheetos – but they have to be the twisty poofs. I don’t like the shriveled-up kind.

Peanuts or Sunflower seeds?
Peanuts.

Ever hear of the group Tres Bien?
No.

Ever take dance lessons?
Yes. When I was four.

Is there a profession you picture your future spouse doing?
No, I think I’m going to stick with the one I’ve got. He’s not always well behaved, but he’s MY miscreant.

Can you curl your tongue?
Yes.

Ever won a spelling bee?
No. My speeling is terible.

Have you ever cried because you were so happy?
Yes. I cried when I got the call that I’d been accepted to Tech. The bastards in admissions didn’t see fit to hire a sufficient staff, so I (my last name was “Scott”) was relegated to the end of the phone calls. My mom and sister both swear they were scared to do ANYTHING to upset me while I was waiting (I’d heard they’d call). Then my grandpa called me to ask if I’d heard yet. I hadn’t. Three days later, I got the call, and I was very happy.

Own any record albums?
As in the big frisbee-like discs? Nope, sure don’t.

Own a record player?
Nope.

Regularly burn incense?
Nope.

Ever been in love?
Yes!

Who would you like to see in concert?
Nobody, thank you. Concerts, with all the people and the loud music, are too much for me.

What was the last concert you saw?
Indigo Girls. Incidentally, this wasn’t the first time I’d seen them; Ben took me twice!

Hot tea or cold tea?
Sweet Tea.

Tea or coffee?
Tea.

Sugar or snickerdoodles?
Sugar, please.

Can you swim well?
I scuba dive, so I guess the answer is yes.

Can you hold your breath without holding your nose?
No, as it turns out, I can’t. How do I know this? I went beach diving with Anna one time and got surprised by a rogue wave. It toppled me over and ripped my mask off. I still had my reg in my mouth, but I couldn’t inhale without taking in a bunch of water. I thought I was going to drown.

Are you patient?
Yes, I’d say that I am.

DJ or band, at a wedding?
Bands are nicer, but DJs are the right price. =)

Ever won a contest?
Yes — I won a calculator at the hardware store’s picnic in Los Alamos.

Ever have plastic surgery?
No.

Which are better black or green olives?
Neither. Olives are gross. Also, I’ve never tried them.

Can you knit or crochet?
Yes and yes.

Best room for a fireplace?
Living room.

Do you want to get married?
Been there, done that, still doing it!

If married, how long have you been married?
Ben and I tied the knot 5 1/2 years ago!

Who was your HS crush?
You don’t get to ask me that!

Do you cry and throw a fit until you get your own way?
No. I used to but have since discovered the error of my ways.

Do you have kids?
Not yet!

Do you want kids?
Definitely!

What’s your favorite color?
Orange.

Do you miss anyone right now?
Nope! Ben’s accounted for and my puppies are licking the carpet on the floor next to me. =)

Did you watch “Next Great American Band” on FOX?
No. That was a stupid question. I want another one.

Where’s the last place you ate out?
Ben took me to the Mexican restaurant in the 29th Street Mall for lunch today. It was tasty! And I’d like one more, please …

What’s the weirdest thing your dogs have ever eaten?
With Chaco, it’s used Q-tips. We found out the morning after he ate them when he went outside to do his business. Q-tips don’t digest. With Zamba, it’s shoes, which, while not weirder than Q-tips, are definitely more annoying. Bonzo ate drywall … that was an interesting sight to return home to.