Friday, April 12, 2013

48 Questions

 

A while back Debby posted her answers to these 48 questions, and then a while after that Nancy Grayce posted her answers.  It looked like fun, and it certainly was a neat way of learning more about both of those sweet bloggy friends … so I decided to steal borrow the idea and post my answers to the 48 questions.

 

If you like the idea, why not give it a whirl … and while you’re at it, go visit Debby and Nancy.

 

1. WERE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE?

No, my dad just chose Kathleen. (Of course, no one calls me Kathleen … at least no one had better call me Kathleen!)

 

2. WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU CRIED?

Honestly I cannot remember – I’m not much of a crier (unless I see someone else crying … especially if it’s someone I really care about). 

 

3. DO YOU LIKE YOUR HANDWRITING?

No. I used to, but somehow as I’ve gotten older, my handwriting has gotten uglier. Maybe I’m out of practice.

 

4. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LUNCH MEAT?

I have a ham sandwich most every day for lunch. Yes, I’m a creature of habit. My oldest grandson is just like me … if it were up to him, I’d fix the same meal for the grands whenever they’re here for dinner. My oldest granddaughter gets tired of the same thing all the time, so I have to mix it up every once in a while.

 

5. DO YOU HAVE KIDS?

I have one beautiful daughter who has blessed me with 4 of the sweetest grands you’d ever want to meet.

 

6. IF YOU WERE ANOTHER PERSON, WOULD YOU BE FRIENDS WITH YOU?

I’d like to think so, but I don’t know.  I’m pretty introverted and shy around strangers, and sometimes that can be misinterpreted as aloofness.   

 

7. DO YOU USE SARCASM A LOT?

Having been on the receiving end of hurtful comments thinly disguised as sarcasm (“What? I was JUST kidding.”), I try not to indulge in it very often.

 

8. DO YOU STILL HAVE YOUR TONSILS?

No, nor my adenoids, my appendix, nor my gall bladder.

 

9. WOULD YOU BUNGEE JUMP?

No, no, no! I am NOT a risk taker … and bungee jumping is way too risky for me.

 

10. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CEREAL?

Steel cut oats … with a hint of brown sugar, some applesauce and cinnamon.  Almost tastes like apple pie.   

 

11. DO YOU UNTIE YOUR SHOES WHEN YOU TAKE THEM OFF?

I rarely wear shoes that I have to tie … it’s either slip-ons in the winter or flip flops in the summer.  But if I am wearing shoes that have to be tied, I will untie them when I take them off. 

 

12. DO YOU THINK YOU ARE STRONG?

No, but I have a strong God.  When I am weak, He is strong! (Sorry, Nancy, I just had to steal borrow that.)

 

13. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ICE CREAM?

Edy’s Grand vanilla with chocolate chips. Yum!

 

14. WHAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE ABOUT PEOPLE?

Their eyes.

 

15. RED OR PINK?

Red – Cardinal red, of course! ;-

 

16. WHAT IS THE LEAST FAVORITE THING ABOUT YOURSELF?

How long do I have?  I am my worst critic.  <sigh>

 

17. WHO DO YOU MISS THE MOST?

My Grandma Rosie.

 

18. WHAT IS THE TECHNIQUE THAT YOU NEED TO WORK ON THE MOST?

How long do I have (see #16)?

 

19. WHAT COLOR SHOES ARE YOU WEARING?

Black Sketcher slip-ons.

 

20. WHAT WAS THE LAST THING YOU ATE?

A handful of animal crackers.

 

21. WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO RIGHT NOW?

The sound of typing on my keyboard and the hammering on the house under construction across the street.   

 

22. IF YOU WERE A CRAYON, WHAT COLOR WOULD YOU BE?

Blue … I like blue and think that it is such a pretty color, bright and cheerful.

 

23. FAVORITE SMELLS?

The smell of pluff mud as we cross over onto Hilton Head Island.  Freshly baked bread.  Lilacs in bloom.

 

24. HOW IMPORTANT ARE YOUR POLITICAL VIEWS TO YOU?

Important to me - not so much to anyone else, I’m sure.   

 

25. MOUNTAIN HIDEAWAY OR BEACH HOUSE?

Oh my goodness! There is absolutely NO choice here … a beach house, ON the beach so I can open the windows and hear the waves crashing onto the shore.

 

26. FAVORITE SPORTS TO WATCH?

Baseball (as in St. Louis Cardinals) and hockey (as in St. Louis Blues). I don’t care to watch any other sports, although I will watch March Madness if there’s nothing else on.

 

27. HAIR COLOR?

Dirty blonde … I’m sure there’s a lot of gray in there but there’s not enough contrast between the dirty blonde for me to see it … or maybe I’m just fooling myself.  Winking smile 

 

28. EYE COLOR?

Hazel.

 

29. DO YOU WEAR CONTACTS?

No, glasses. I used to wear contacts, and I miss them so much. But I developed a chronic eye issue that makes it impossible for me to wear contacts without fighting recurring eye infections. So I had to switch back to glasses.

 

30. FAVORITE FOOD?

Fresh sea food.

 

31. SCARY MOVIES OR HAPPY ENDINGS?

Happy endings definitely.

 

32. LAST MOVIE YOU WATCHED?

Cars 2 (yep, the grands were here).

 

33. WHAT COLOR SHIRT ARE YOU WEARING?

Gray.

 

34. SUMMER OR WINTER?

Summer – not a moment’s hesitation.

 

35. FAVORITE DESSERT?

Carrot cake with cream cheese icing.

 

36. STRENGTH TRAINING OR CARDIO?

Cardio … and I need to start back up!

 

37. COMPUTER OR TELEVISION?

For watching programming/movies? TV. For just about anything else? Computer.

 

38. WHAT BOOK ARE YOU READING NOW?

Book #3 in the Psalm 23 Mysteries series Lie Down in Green Pastures.  Like Books 1 and 2, the book is getting off to a slow start, but I’m expecting that I won’t be able to put it down after a few more chapters.  

 

39. WHAT IS ON YOUR MOUSE PAD?

2011 World Series Champions and my mouse pad is in the shape of home plate. (See #26.)photo-3

 

40. FAVORITE SOUND?

My grands saying “I love you, Nana”.

 

41. FAVORITE GENRE OF MUSIC?

Christian praise & worship. I especially love just about anything from Chris Tomlin.

 

42. WHAT IS THE FARTHEST YOU HAVE BEEN FROM HOME?

I guess St. Maarten. I’m going to assume that it’s further away than the Oregon coast?

 

43. DO YOU HAVE A SPECIAL TALENT?

I can quilt, but I don’t think of it as a particularly special talent.

 

44. WHERE WERE YOU BORN?

Highland, IL

 

45. WHERE ARE YOU LIVING NOW?

About 15 minutes to the west of Highland.

 

46. WHAT COLOR IS YOUR HOUSE?

Cream siding and red brick.

 

47. WHAT COLOR IS YOUR CAR?

My car is black.   

 

48. DO YOU LIKE ANSWERING 48 QUESTIONS?

Yes, I rather enjoyed this … not as much as I enjoyed reading Debby’s and Nancy’s answers, though.

 

 

I’ve been MIA lately … things have been busy here at Chez Nana.  We spent Wednesday at my dad’s; yesterday we had all four Ts here; today we’ve got the younger two here.     

 

Spring was here in all her glory earlier this week … warm, breezy, sunny days.  Unfortunately a storm front moved through Wednesday evening, bringing chilly, breezy, cloudy days.  Fortunately the meteorologists are promising a return of spring and her warmer, sunnier days.     

18 comments:

  1. Great answers to the questions. I love how you learn more about blogging friends this way. I think I may 'steal' it for next week.

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  2. I loved your answers and I think you are much more interesting than me and I KNOW you have less organs than me! You've had a lot of them removed!

    I'd love to be busy with me grands! I guess I'm envious!

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  3. We had that storm last night and into this morning. It was terrible just when I thought spring had arrived it was back out with the winter coats. Have a good weekend and it was nice to learn a little bit more about you!

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  4. Hi there, I was just thinking about you but now know why you've been so busy-you have had the grands. O.k. the only answer I disagreed with was your talent-#43, girl, I am here to say you are very talented!!!!! Don't even try to argue with me.
    This week has been crazy-so many things that have needed attention. Prayer too.
    Have a wonderful weekend.
    Hugs, Noreen

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  5. Glad you joined in! Love yours and Nancy's answer for #12. Our God is an awesome God!!!! Edy's is Dreyers here. Did you know that Jay-Z has a trademark on a color of blue? Of course beach house....duh! You are so blessed to have Hazel eyes. My dad has them and I always wanted them. I love both the Cars movies. Yum, I want some carrot cake now and cream cheese frosting is the best! Love your mouse pad. We were born 4 hours and 22 minutes away from each other in Illinois. It was Berwyn for me. Of course not at the same time. That was fun. Enjoy your weekend.

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  6. Great questions and answers! Of course I loved the answers involving the Cardinals! Here's hoping for an excellent season for them.

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  7. Well,well we have some things in common...hazel eyes and loving the beach, seafood and Chris Tomlin!

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  8. I liked all of your answers too. It is always nice to get to know you better. I like your name.
    In fact if we would have had another girl that was going to be her name.
    I like that you live so close to where you were born.
    I do hope you have a lovely weekend.

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  9. Loved your answers, especially the hearing your grandson say I love you. Too sweet!

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  10. Good morning! I enjoy this! May do one myself, soo up my alley, haha. We have much in common, but then I knew that! Enjoy your week-end!

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  11. Great getting to know you a bit better. So many of your answers would be mirrored by mine!

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  12. I always enjoy reading these answers. Great job.

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  13. I won't even start in on how jealous I am of your weather. :(
    I'm with ya on the shoes. All mine are slip ons, or as my sister calls them "step and go."
    I feel the same way about my handwriting. My mom always said her handwriting got worse over the years. I used to have to read her letters to my husband -- he could never read her handwriting. ;)
    LOVE Chris Tomlin! We saw him in concert a few years ago. Great concert.

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  14. Enjoyed this so much! I've been MIA too as we've been away this week. We went over to HIlton Head this past Monday from Savannah. Then left Savannah on Wed and came to Gainsville, GA to see Hubby's sister and her husband and we'll head home tomorrow morning.

    I also love P&W by Chris Tomlin and play it on my IPad through Pandora all the time.

    Yes, quilting is definitely a talent and one you are good at.

    Blessings!

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  15. Thanks for sharing about yourself Kathy! We have a lot in common - except I love NFL and Golf - go figure!

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  16. Hi Kathy.

    I loved reading all your answers and getting to know you a little better. I'm 100% with you on the beach house. Lord willing we'll be at the beach in Myrtle Beach in November. Can't wait to hear and see the ocean again.

    Your quilting is a definite talent. I love all the ones you've shown on here. They are so beautiful.

    Sorry I can't root for your Cardinals, because I have to stand with my Reds. Should be fun when they play against each other this year. haha

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  17. Guess I should be keeping a closer watch. The Reds and Cardinals just completed a series. Unfortunately you beat us 2 out of 3 games. :(

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  18. This was fun to read : ). I am a bit behind reading blogs...trying to catch up some this weekend, but the A-Z is demanding. I think us non-quilters would say you definitely have talent!

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I am SO glad you stopped by! No proving that you're a robot here ... I want to hear what you have to say! ;-)