8 Lots of 8 Things

8 TV shows I watch
1. Lost
2. Modern Family
3. 24
4. CSI
5. Amazing Race
6. NCIS
7. Survivor
8. House

8 favorite places to eat and drink
1. The Tap Room (craft beer and delicious stone baked pizzas).
2. At home.
3. Bisetti’s Italian Restaurant (local and yummy!).
4. There are so many really good places to eat and drink.
5. Too many to list.
6. My grandmother’s home. It wasn’t the food as much as it was her.
7. Backyard BBQs!
8. I have this memory from when I was 7 or 8. We were in Athens, eating at a sidewalk cafe. I had a Gyro or Souvlaki…I don’t remember…it was some kind of delicious meat, onions and tomato wrapped in a fresh warm pita. I loved it so much! 

8 things I look forward to:
1. Seeing Starr become, well, what ever she will become.
2. Grandchildren (just not yet).
3. Spring.
4. The next time I laugh until I cry.
5. Drum circle next Wednesday night.
6. Trying what ever is on tap next at The Tap Room.
7. Meeting new people.
8. Spending time with friends and family.

8 things I love about winter:
1. I
2. Love
3. That
4. Winter
5. Eventually
6. Ends!
7. Okay, I love warm fireplaces. I don’t have one.
8. I love sleeping in a cool bedroom.

8 things on my wish list:
1. I wish to avoid alzheimers.
2. …and cancer.
3. I wish for more understanding in the world.
4. I wish for my headaches to cease.
5. I wish for Starr to live her best life, always.
6. I wish to grow my current friendships into something really special.
7. I wish happiness, health and prosperity to all.
8. A new computer is also quite high on my wish list!

8 things I am passionate about
1. Equality.
2. My daughter.
3. Her siblings.
4. My nephew.
5. Love.
6. Quiet time.
7. Noisy fun.
8. Laughter.

8 things I have learned from the past
1. Friendship and trust are so very important.
2. Forgiveness is healthy.
3. Liars tend to continue lying.
4. True beauty is on the inside.
5. I am worthy.
6. To cherish the present.
7. That things are always changing…and that’s good.
8. I have a lot of learning left to do.

8 things I want/need

1. I want * **** *** ** ** ****!!!
2. I need to repair the leaking pipes under the guest bathroom.
3. I want a vehicle for Starr. (She thinks this is a need!)
4. I need to trust myself more often.
5. I want a Diet Coke.
6. I need a massage. Yeah, I said need!
7. I want some new clothes. (I know this to be a need…)
8. I need a hug.

A Small Glimpse

Another Facebook Meme that’s circling around my friends list this week:

Answer True or False
Q: Kissed someone on your friends list? True
Q: Held a snake? True
Q: Been suspended from school? True
Q: Sang karaoke? False
Q: Done something you told yourself you wouldn’t do? True
Q: Laughed until you started crying? True
Q: Caught a snowflake on your tongue? True
Q: Kissed in the rain? False
Q: Sang in the shower? True
Q: Sat on a roof top? True
Q: Been pushed into a pool with all your clothes on? False (if it had said “lake” the answer would be True)
Q: Broken a bone? False
Q: Shaved your head? False
Q: Played a prank on someone? True
Q: Shot a gun? True
Q: Donated Blood? True

LAST PERSON
1. You hung out with? Starr
2. You texted? DJ
3. Person you were in a car with? Starr
4. Went to the movies with?  Starr
5. Person you went to shop with? Starr
6. You talked on the phone? Starr

ANSWER TRUTHFULLY…
1. Sun or moon? Sun
2. Winter or Fall? Fall
3. Left or Right? Left
4. Sunny or rainy? Sunny
5. Where do you live? Colorado
7. Are there 1 or 2 people who you can always trust and rely on? Yes
8. Do you want to get married? Yeah
9. Do you twirl your spaghetti or cut it? Cut it
10. What time is it? 7:09 pm
11. Are you afraid of commitment? No
13. Do you cook? Yes
14. Current mood? Foggy

IN THE LAST 48 HOURS HAVE YOU…
1. Kissed someone? No
2. Sang? No
3. Listened to music? Yes
4. Danced Crazy? No
5. Cried? Yes
6. Liked someone you couldn’t have? No

FIRSTS …..
1. Who was your first roommate? Ruth
2. What was your first job? McDonalds
3. When did you go to your first funeral and viewing? 1979
4. Who was your first grade teacher? Mrs. Ackerman
5. Where did you go on your first ride on an airplane? I don’t know
6. When you snuck out of your house for the first time? Never
7. Where was your first sleepover? I don’t remember
8. Who is the first person you call when you have a bad day? Starr
9. Whose wedding were you in the first time you were a Bridesmaid/Groomsman? Ann’s
10. What’s the first thing you did when you got up this morning? Showered
11. What was the first concert you went to? I have no idea
12. First tattoo or piercing? Ears, no tattoos, no other piercings…yet.
13. First Kiss? Mitch
14. Video system you owned? Like gaming? Never had one.
15. Name of first pet owned? Suzy

Five names you go by:
Kelly, Mom, Mommy, Kel, Hey You

Three things you are wearing right now:
1. Capris
2. Shirt
3. Undies

Two things you did last night:
1. Played “Build-a-Lot” on the computer
2. Waited up for Starr to bring me some more medicine

Five things you ate today:
1. Pizza (Lunch)
2. Pizza (Dinner)
3. I don’t want to hear it, I’m still sick and not cooking!! I hate it!!
4.
5.

Three things you are going to do tomorrow:
1. Hopefully feel much better!!
2. Face 45 with a smile
3. Try to enjoy by birthday

Two longest car rides:
1. Family vacation(s) with my folks?
2. With Starr, Fort Collins to Phoenix and back.

Three Favorite beverages:
1. Diet Coke, but I’m quitting!
2. Wine
3. Sweet Tea (Beer would be next)

The iPod Game

One of those Facebook memes going around my circle these days:

The iPod Game

INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Put your iPod or other music player on shuffle.
2. For each question, press the next button to get your answer.
3. YOU MUST WRITE THAT SONG NAME DOWN NO MATTER HOW SILLY IT SOUNDS!
* I added an mp3 link when possible. The links without a play button (like this –> “Cape Cod Kwassa Kwassa” – Vampire Weekend) will take you to a place where you can hear the song. Sadly there were a couple songs that I couldn’t find at all.

IF SOMEONE SAYS “IS THIS OKAY” YOU SAY?
Rattlesnake Charm (Dream Machine) –Sean Hayes

WHAT WOULD BEST DESCRIBE YOUR PERSONALITY?
Sex and Mayhem –Devastations

WHAT IS YOUR LIFE’S PURPOSE?
Say What You Want –Texas

WHAT IS YOUR MOTTO?
No More Running Away –Air Traffic

WHAT DO YOUR FRIENDS THINK OF YOU?
Red Light –Jonny Lang

WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT VERY OFTEN?
Superstar (Carpenters Cover) –Sonic Youth

WHAT IS 2+2?
Kid Fears –Indigo Girls

WHAT DO YOU THINK OF YOUR BEST FRIEND?
Don’t Dream it’s Over –Crowded House

WHAT IS YOUR LIFE STORY?
Eleanor –Low Millions

WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GROW UP?
The Way We Get By –Spoon there is a free download at betterPropaganda!

WHAT DO YOU THINK WHEN YOU SEE THE PERSON YOU LIKE?
When I am Gone –Sparrow House

WHAT DO YOUR PARENTS THINK OF YOU?
Postcards From Italy –Beirut

WHAT WILL YOU DANCE TO (hear) AT YOUR WEDDING?
Waiting For the Sun –The Jayhawks

WHAT WILL THEY PLAY AT YOUR FUNERAL?
Oxford Comma –Vampire Weekend again there is a free mp3 at betterPropaganda!

WHAT IS YOUR HOBBY/INTEREST?
If You Fall –Azure Ray

WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST SECRET?
The Very Thought of You –Billie Holiday

WHAT DO YOU THINK OF YOUR FRIENDS?
Love Revolution –All Mighty Whispers

WHAT’S THE WORST THING THAT COULD HAPPEN?
In the Time We’ve Got –The One AM Radio

HOW WILL YOU DIE?
Over My Head (Cable Car) –The Fray

WHAT IS THE ONE THING YOU REGRET?
Double Vision –The Ponys

WHAT MAKES YOU LAUGH?
Happy –MaryKate O’Neil

WHAT MAKES YOU CRY?
Coffee and Cigarettes –Michelle Featherstone

WILL YOU EVER GET MARRIED?
There’s a Girl –The Ditty Bops

WHAT SCARES YOU THE MOST?
Solome –Van Elk

DOES ANYONE LIKE YOU?
Won’t Be Long –Ferraby Lionheart

IF YOU COULD GO BACK IN TIME, WHAT WOULD YOU CHANGE?
Precious –The Pretenders

WHAT HURTS RIGHT NOW?
Goodbye –Elephant Parade

WILL YOU POST THIS?
I am Not My Hair (Konvict Remix) –India.Arie feat. Akon