I've been meaning to put something like answering some questions about me, but hadn't found any set that doesn't overtly reveal too much about me. And I'm not feeling very creative to come up with my own, so I thought I just copy some fun questions I saw in my new friend's blog. Thanks Perri!
So here it goes.
1." Do you like blue cheese? Absolutely NOT. I give all mine to my hubby and he loves me more for it ;o)
2. Have you ever read a book in one sitting? Yes. I love books. I cannot have a day without reading one, but I hardly have a day that I can indulge to read a whole book. *sob* I can usually read Japanese novels (or at least used to) in one sitting. English books may take a bit longer, but I'm getting way better than before.
3. Do you own a gun? Um. Does pellet gun count? It is illegal in Canada to own firearms without registration. I intend to spend my money somewhere else, and leave the hunting to my macho friend Barry. Thanks for the venison, Barry!
4. Your favorite song? Hmmm. Too many to count. I think it'll be so unfair to bring up the first thing that comes to mind.
5. Do you get nervous before doctor's appointment? Sometimes. Not because of health problems or anything, but more for trying to communicate properly. I've had so many miscommunications, especially having doctors change so many times, it puts me on guard until there's a good understanding between us.
6. What do you think of hot dogs? Like them, but I try not to eat it too often. This word always reminds me of the first time I learn the phrase "Hot dog!" from my Pastor and makes me chuckle.
7. Favorite Christmas Song? Hmm. You know, it is impossible to name this too. I know what my oldest will say: Hark the Herald Angel Sing. I've got more.
8. What do you prefer to drink in the morning? Tea or coffee. If the coffee isn't made, I opt for tea. Hubby is the coffee drinker.
9. Can you do push-ups? Only a few times.
10. Favorite thing about the person who sent this to you. I kind of took it without asking, but does that count? In scrapbooking, borrowing someone else's idea is a compliment. I hope this is, too. I LOVE her sense of humour, sense of justice, a warm heart and love of her family which all come out loud and clear in her blog ;o)
11. What is your favorite pice of jewelry? I'm not really into jewelry, unfortunately. I remember there was number of company incentives, but it just didn't motivate me at all. I like simple things. I treasure the engagement and wedding ring I got from my darling above all. I love silver jewelry in general. My current favorite is a simple medium size hoops.
12. Favorite hobby? I like baking, but I don't know if that would be a hobby. I like gardening and photography, but I'm not sure if that applies either. hmm. Love singing and listening to music, but I can't say that takes the forefront... I do scrapbooking and I enjoy it tremendously, but it isn't a priority at this point in my life. All time top list making item will have to be reading.
13. Do you put butter on popcorn? Yes - with salt, too. My friend started me eating popcorn with slices of cheddar cheese, and I'm hooked now to that.
14. Do you have ADD? I think I'm pretty animated, but I can't say that I'm ADD. I would say I'm Memory Deficient, though.
15. What trait do you hate about yourself? I choose the course of least resistance even when I know it may be wrong, and I won't try it if I can't do it well. In other words, I'm just plain lazy.
16. Middle Name(s): Nozomi - means 'hope' in Japanese
17. Name 3 thoughts at this exact moment: I hope E (my younger one) will hurry up and finish eating his supper. It was so neat I got to see a new hummingbird. I better take this apron off.
18. Name 3 things you bought yesterday:running shoes for A, sandals for E... hmm. I believe that's it. I didn't buy anything else!
19. Name 3 things you drink on a regular basis: water, tea (various kind but once a day for sure), coffee.
20. Current worry right now? I'm proud to say I can't think of anything. (Those of you that know me, this is quite a miracle!)
21. Current hate right now? Stores with too many nice stuff to tempt me.
22. Favorite place to be: my couch where I do my devotion, read books and cuddle with my kids, watch fun movies, listen to music, talk with my hubby, and sometimes draw.
23. How did you bring in the New Year? I think we were watching Peter Seller's "The Party" that my hubby got for Christmas with our exchange student. Quite a quiet event ;o)
24. Where would you like to go? I'd like to go visit Argentina and get reacquainted with my relatives as an adult - hopefully with my family. Ditto with Japan, but ain't got the money!
25. Name three people who will also do this. Hmm. I can't think of any who blog that would do this.
26. Do you own slippers? YES. I wind up buying new one every fall and wear it out. Current one is the one my mom made with fleece body and knitted soles.
27. What shirt are you wearing? A hand-me-up from my friend's daughter. A hoodie with softball team emblem in the front and her family name in the back.
28. Do you like sleeping on satin sheets? Yes, if you mean the bed sheets! I love them in the summer. Hopefully be able to buy a new set soon since our only set is wearing out in one spot.
29. Can you whistle? Yes. I love whistling. I can whistle through my teeth, too. My older one already has picked it up, too.
30. Favorite color? Blue (in general), mono-tones and natural tones (for clothing). I like red, orange and yellow, too, for other things as accents, but can't take it in abundance.
31. Would you be a pirate? Doubt it.
32. What songs do you sing in the shower? Whatever that pops in my mind.
33. Favorite girl's name? Sophia.
34. Favorite boy's name? My boys' and good old Biblical names like Jeremiah. Hubby vetoed them saying it was too hillbilly.
35. What's in your pocket right now? Garbage my kids handed me that I didn't put in the trash right away. What's up with handing garbage to mom at all times? I'm not a trash can!
36. Last thing that made you laugh? In the car on our way home. My kids crack me up.
37. Best bed sheets as a child? The ones my mom made and embroidered.
38. Worst injury you've ever had? Physically - ankle strain during camp. Real worst injury has always been emotional.
39. Do you love where you live? Yep.
40. How many TVs do you have in your house? 1 as in ONE and ONLY.
41. Who is your loudest friend? E (my youngest) and his friends who have no volume control.
42. How many dogs do you have? None now, sadly. My first and only dog I ever had is waiting for me in Heaven.
43. Does someone have a crush on you? My sons.
44. ??? I thing the numbering got wonky in the middle ??? I'm putting the doubled up question here: Worst date you ever had? The one that the guy told me I look horrid in white because it makes me look fat. I was wearing white just then.
45. What is your favorite book? All time favorite that doesn't ever fade will be the Bible.
46. What is your favorite candy? Rockets - the real sugar ones and not aspartame ones. (I'm cheap!)
47. Favorite sports team? Not too particular. Love 49rs, Seahawks, Eagles in NFL. Not a particular fan in NHL or basketball or baseball. I like cheering for the underdogs.
48. What song do you want played at your funeral? I can only imagine. Hymns and praise songs that will remind people of Jesus.
49. What were you doing 12AM last night? That might have been when I rushed to the bathroom... Dinner at mother's seemed to have hit me wrong. (sorry Mama!)
50. What was the first thing you thought of when you woke up? This is SO nice to have my darling here and we don't have to rush out anywhere.
51. Do you have a dishwasher? Yes. I thank the Lord daily for it.
52. Is your living room carpeted or does it have hardwood floors? Carpet.
53. What room is your computer in? Dining room/Kitchen. The place where everyone is. Mind you, it is a laptop, so I can take it anywhere I want! (only when I remember that I can, though.)
54. Are there pictures hanging in your living room? There's a couple of paintings hanging. Photos in frames are on the fireplace mantel.
55. What personality trait gets on your nerves the most? On me: that I think to ask questions after the person is gone. On others: dismissive people that categorize people and won't give it a chance.
56. Do you like to entertain? Yes. I love my house, don't get me wrong, but the only gripe I have is that I wish I had a bigger house so that I can have all my friends and their families here, but I can't. boo hoo. So I have them one at a time.
57. What were you doing exactly an hour ago? Serving the gnocchi to my family - wait. No, eating it up heartily with my guys.
58. Do you like to wear hats? Yes. But it is hard to find a good one because my head is big. My darling and I used to drop into hat shops and try on absolutely all kinds of hats and come out without buying one. Awful customers, aren't we? That was our cheap date.
59. Last thing you read? Yada Yada Sisters Gets Caught by Neta Jackson
60. Favorite Website? Heart of the Matter
61. Last person you emailed? Susan, my friend that I look up to, my Bible study leader, my pastor's wife, and my piano player at the worship team. Just getting the practice in for my solo figured out.
62. Last person who emailed you? Susan.
63. Do you own any season DVDs? Does this mean the new releases? Nope. That's what libraries are for.
64. Last thing you ate? Gnocchi and a salad for dinner.
65. Favorite toy as a child? Fisher Price's camper with the boat on top and the Alphabet school thingy.
66. Have you ever ridden a train? (Wow, this is such a North American question.) Yes. You can't live in Tokyo without riding a train unless you're a royalty or a celebrity with your own chauffeur.
67. Favorite subject in school? In Japan - Japanese (modern and ancient). In N. America - medical Anthropology (that was a fun class!).
68. What do you see out your window? Darkness.
69. Baths or showers? Showers here. Though I enjoy bubble bath from time to time, it does leave something to be desired. I love the Japanese bath (wet bath)... one day, one day.
70. Name of favorite cousin? My side of the family: Flavia who is in Argentina. Glad I reconnected with her over the internet. (Wish my spanish was better, though.) Combined: Becky and Esther (hubby's cousins) who I see more often than the others.
71. Worst movie you ever saw? Alexander. Should've listened to my darling when he said Director's Cut are always bad. He was SO right. Unnecessary gore (and gore usually doesn't bother me) and way too presumptuous story line.
72. Biggest change this past year? Losing my father in law.
73. What hurst you the most? When people give up on my hubby without bothering to know him. He is a little shy and it does take some time to get to know him. It doesn't bother him, but it bothers me huge.
74. Biggest regret? Trying not to keep those in my head and my heart.
75. Person from your childhood that you remember most fondly? My elementary school teacher, Hirai Keiko sensei.
76. What is the third digit of your current weight? I wouldn't know - threw out the weight when I figured out it was not working properly. tee hee.
77. How many personal snail mail notes or letters have you sent in the past month? 2
78. Favorite form of art? Fine arts, dance, music and theatre. Hey, that's all there is. hmmm. Can't pick one.
79. Have you ever met anyone in person that you had first met online? Not yet. But I'm hoping that it will happen ;o)
80. Funniest person you know? Waffa! She cracks me up and I love being around her.
81. Last word you googled? 和英辞典 (Japanese English dictionary)
82. Favorite author? Lisa Samson, George MacDonald (I'm so glad I found him - how did I not know him before is a mystery to me), C.S. Lewis, Philip Yancey, Nicholas Sparks, a bunch of Japanese authors (成田美名子, 遠藤周作, 三浦綾子). And my newbie is Neta Jackson.
83. Favorite fictional character? Calvin in Calvin and Hobbs.
84. Last time you ate out? Last night @ my mother's.
85. The hardest thing you have ever done? This is a tough one. I've gone through a fair bit of tough things but I can't say it was hardest because the Lord made it ok. I'm sure it was really hard at the time, but it is all softened with time passing, you know? I guess it is my blessed ignorance here. BUT I find it extremely hard to make myself stand out doing silly things in front of people like trying to blow out a marshmallow from my nostril in front of bunch of homeschool families I have just met the day before. It is by God's grace I can stand in front of the congregation and lead worship. I can't stand to bring focus on myself.
86. Talent you wish you had: gracefulness.
87. Are you a good cook? I sure like to thing so.
88. How do you like your eggs? In most shape and forms!
89. Favorite vegetable? All time favorite is... carrot. I do like spinach, mushrooms (of all sorts) and broccoli, too. Strange, I know.
90. Are you a good speller? I'd like to think so.
91. What should you be doing right now? getting ready to hit the hay, I suppose. But it is still 9:30.
92. Pet Peeve: Drivers that expect others to read their minds and whining children.
93. Who is your hero? Beside the obvious (Jesus), it is my friend Sambi. She inspires me with her humour, faith, and the positive attitudes. (and I'm not saying this because you'll be reading my blog! I mean it ;o) )
94. Nicest thing that happened to you today? Hubby baked scone for breakfast.
95. Favorite way to eat a potato? Hmm. Gnocchi is always good. Potatoes are so yummy in N. America! I can eat them fried, mashed, baked, roasted.... yum
96. Do you have a blog? you're reading it ;o)
97. Is your hair long or short? I chopped mine to a shoulder length since I posted my photo on my blog.
98. What did you do last night? Went to eat supper at my mom's, came home and wrote some emails (hubby put kids in bed - yay!), and read half a chapter and went to sleep.
99. Are you glad this is about done? YES.
100. Favorite question? I liked lots of them, but this one beats them all. Thank you that it is the last question!
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