FRIDAY'S FEAST

Appetizer
What is your favorite carnival/amusement park ride?

None of them. I'm a wimp and even get dizzy on the merry-go-round!



Soup
How do you react in uncomfortable social situations?

I just stay quiet and try to be invisible. I'm not much of a "crowd person" and don't do well in social situations to begin with, haha!


Salad
On a scale of 1-10 with 10 being highest, how much do you enjoy discussing deep, philosophical topics?

7, depending on the topic.


Main Course
Did you get a flu shot this year? If not, do you plan to?

No and no.


Dessert
Approximately how many hours per week do you spend watching television?

0-1 at the most. :)

FRIDAY'S FEAST

Appetizer
What was your first “real” job?

I'd have to say being a receptionist for a medical assistance company in New Jersey, about a million years ago.

Soup
Where would you go if you wanted to spark your creativity?

Someplace quiet -- preferably, out in the middle of nowhere in the mountains.

Salad
Complete this sentence: I am embarrassed when…

I do or say something stupid, which I do all the time, lol.

Main Course
What values did your parents instill in you?

Uhhh...... To never be an alcoholic and beat your child??? (they gave me a fabulous example of how NOT to be!). Other than that, nada -- growing up, my life was simply trying to survive in the most literal sense.

Dessert

Name 3 fads from your teenage years.

Ummm...let's see... Ponytails off to the side of your head, instead of in the back, like normal... "jelly shoes," and bright neon colors. 80s all the way, baby!!!! :)

Friday's Feast

Appetizer
Who is the easiest person for you to talk to?

Does this blog count????

Soup
If you could live in any ancient city during the height of the quality of its society and culture, which one would you choose?

It would have been EXTREMELY cool to live in Jerusalem at the time Jesus was here!!!!!

Salad
What is the most exciting event you’ve ever witnessed?

Homecoming ceremony for E Troop, 108 CAV from Griffin, Georgia. That was COOL. And sad, too.

Main Course
If you were a celebrity, what would you do for a publicity stunt?

I can’t think of anything!

Dessert
What do you consider the ideal age to have a first child?

I finally felt “ready” to have kids when I was 27. Of course, I’d had my first at 20, and my second at 22…. But when I found I was pregnant with my third at 27, I felt like I finally had a clue and was actually ready for it this time.

FRIDAY'S FEAST

Appetizer
What is your favorite kind of pie?

BLUEBERRY


Soup
Name something that made you smile this week.

*thinks*
*ponders*
*thinks more*

Ummmm.... I really can't think of anything that stands out. How about the fact that it's FRIDAY and I get to sleep late tomorrow? :)


Salad
What do you do to cool off when the weather is hot and humid?

Let's see... considering the fact that it's been in the extremely high 90s and low 100s here in ATL this whole week... I stay inside and don't go outside much! Thank God for good air conditioning! :)


Main Course
You receive $1,000 in the mail with a letter that says you can only use the money to redecorate one room in your home. Which room do you pick and why do you spruce it up?

I stick the check in the bank, maybe in a CD or something, until such time as a room needs redecorating. We just moved in six months ago and it was re-decorated before we even got there, furniture and all (gotta love those reality shows!!).

Anyway, i'd eventually like to expand my small office (which I have to share with hubby) and maybe make it big enough to turn it into TWO offices (complete with doors...right now it's kind of an open area) so I'll have peace & quiet when I'm trying to work. :)

Dessert
Fill in the blank: My _________ says __________, but I __________.

My friends say I'm crazy, but I.... can't argue with that, hahaha! :)

Friday's Feast

Appetizer
On a scale of 1 to 10 with 10 being highest, how polite are you?

Probably about a 9 or so. BUT. In the mornings, I just don't do so well at all. Not intentionally rude ~ I just can't form a coherant thought before 10 a.m. I literally may not hear you if you say "Good Morning" and aren't directly in front of me, waving frantically and/or holding a neon sign... not on purpose, my brain just doesn't work and I'm in my own universe in the mornings, haha! (sorry in advance, haha)

Soup
What was the last thing that made you laugh out loud?

THIS POST by Ambulance Driver. Which turned out to be very bad luck, because later that same day, THIS happened to me. *sigh*

Salad
Who is your favorite cartoon character?

Garfield. Like him, I hate spiders, Mondays and mornings in general (see #1, above). Also like him, I love lasagne and sleep. :-) But unlike Garfield, I don't have a teddy bear named Pookie, and I don't kick my dog.

Main Course
Tell about the funniest teacher you ever had.

*invokes morning brain-deadness to say I can't remember offhand* I've had teachers that were funny and enjoyable, but no one particular teacher stands out as being extra hilarious. It's still too early for me to be thinking this hard, haha. (Is it me, or is there a theme running through this post? ha!)


Dessert
Complete this sentence: I strongly believe that ______________________.

I strongly believe that we need to do everything we can to support and encourage our deployed troops and our veterans here at home. To heck with politics - they need to know we (the "general public") really care about them. It's one thing to say you "support the troops" -- it's quite another thing to actually do something about it. Put words to action and check out these sites:

Soldiers Angels
Adoptaplatoon
Web of Support
Operation Quiet Comfort
Patriot Guard Riders.

-and-

I also strongly belive that THIS is absolutely true.

Friday's Feast

Appetizer
Describe a toy you remember from your childhood.

I don't recall many toys from my childhood...the closest thing would be my swingset, and my books...lots and lots of books!

Soup
On a scale of 1 to 10 (with 10 being highest) how observant are you?

About a 2 or 3 (being generous with myself, haha). Not very observant at all. Sometimes I can remember quirky, odd details that have no relavence whatsoever, but that's pretty random and sporadic.

Salad
Where would you rather be at this very moment?

In the mountains, in a cabin, sound asleep, far from civilization!!!!!!!!


Main Course
When was the last time you learned something new?

Yesterday... I figured out how to draw lines and arrows in Microsoft Word documents. (you know, one of those seemingly "simple" projects you do, that turn out to be way more involved than you anticipated and take at least twice as long as you estimated?)

Dessert
Fill in the blank: I have ____________ but I haven’t ____________.

I have WORK to do, but I haven't HAD ENOUGH COFFEE YET!

FRIDAY'S FEAST

Appetizer
On a scale of 1 to 10 (with 10 being highest) how much do enjoy watching sports on television?

ZERO!!!! Sports bore me.

Soup
If you could completely memorize any one work of fiction, which one would you pick?

ooh, good question! I'd say, any of the Harry Potter books, or maybe "Earagon", because both are just really good, entertaining stories of "Good v. Evil," growing up and learning about life, etc.

If memorizing non-fiction INSTANTLY was an option for this question, I'd say I'd want to memorize the "entire" Bible, as opposed to just portions of it here & there.

Salad
What is your favorite breakfast food?

Steak, eggs, bacon, grits, and a biscuit, of course! Oh yeah, and coffee. LOTS of COFFEE!

Main Course
Name something fun you can do for less than $10.00.

Bake cookies. Write letters. Read a book (libraries are free!). :)

Dessert
How long does it usually take you to fall asleep?

FOREVER! I'm such a night person.... no matter how tired I am during the day, I always perk up at night. Even if I'm sleepy, it takes me a while to get to sleep. I have to be absolutely, utterly exhausted before I can sleep.

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Appetizer
What is your favorite fruit?

It's a tie between strawberries & blueberries! and raspberries!

Soup
Who is someone you consider as a great role model?

Oh, that's an easy one... me and my husband both think Robert Stokely, father of our local fallen hero, Sgt. Mike Stokely, is an outstanding role model... a great example of a good father, true integrity, genuine and sincere faith, and determination. We've learned much as a result of knowing him!

Salad
If you were to spend one night anywhere within an hour of your home, where would you choose?

Ummm... let's see... that's a good question. An hour away is Atlanta, where I work ever day. I hate cities and I hate the drive, so that choice goes right out the window real fast! I'd say up north towards the mountains an hour...but even that area is becoming way too built up for me. Now if I could go two, two & a half hours away, I'd be in the mountains for real, and in the backwoods in the middle of nowhere and happy as a clam! :) However, since this little question is only allowing me a measly hour of travel.... I'll just stay home, thanks!

Main Course
Name something you do too often.

Get up before six a.m. :-/

Dessert
Fill in the blank: I really like ___________ because ____________.

Sleep very late on weekends, because I get up before six a.m. way too often!

FRIDAY'S FEAST

Appetizer
How many pieces of jewelry do you wear most days?

OK, this is easy: Wedding ring, engagement ring on one hand, then two other rings on the other hand. On my left wrist I have a POW/MIA memorial bracelet for Captain Herbert C. Crosby, who was recently found & buried at Arlington National Cemetery after having been missing for some 37 long years. The Georgia State Captain of the Patriot Guard Riders had these bracelets made up to specially commemorate our trip up there to honor Capt. Crosby. On the other wrist, I have a POW/MIA bracelet for SSG Keith “Matt” Maupin, who has been missing since 09 April 2004. I wear these bracelets 24/7, and never take them off. Pray for our POW/MIA heroes… they are out there, somewhere… don’t forget about them.

I also have a few memorial dogtags I wear on weekends or special events – One for SPC Justin Johnson from Rome, GA; one for Sgt. Michael Stokely from Loganville, GA, and also a Patriot Guard Rider dogtag.


Soup
What is your favorite instrumental song?

Good question... I like so-called "new age" instrumental music - very relaxing! Mostly I prefer to listen to nature sounds CDs, mostly my "thunderstorm" cd. Makes me sleep at night! Classical piano is good, too.

Salad
Who has a last name that you like?

Ummm.... never really thought about it!

Main Course
Name a popular movie you’ve never seen.

Most of them! I dont' get to watch movies much... just don't have time!

Dessert
Fill in the blank: Nothing makes me ___________ like ____________.

Nothing makes me SLEEP like a good THUNDERSTORM! :)

Friday Feast

Appetizer
Name a funny habit you have.

Ummmm.... I dunno, can't think of one. Haven't had my coffee yet.

Soup
If you could instantly know how to play a musical instrument, which one would you pick?

VIOLIN...always wanted to learn that. :)

Salad
How long is your hair?

Not quite halfway down my back. Past my shoulders, not quite to the bra strap. Eventually I want it waist-length. :)


Main Course
When was the last time you forgave someone, and who was it?

Hubby, of course.

Dessert
What is your favorite kitchen appliance?

Do fast-food drive-thru windows count as an appliance???? No? drat. Well, I guess it's a tie... I love my little food-chopper thingy, and I love my microwave oven that is also a convection oven. :)

FRIDAY'S FEAST

Appetizer
Fill in the blank: The best thing about where I live is _________________…

Besides the fact that I live very firmly in the Deep South with warm weather, mild winters, and the best food and hospitality on eart, on a more local level, I just ADORE the community we live in (Loganville). The people who live here - from the Mayor all the way down to lill ole regular folks like us who just work & come home every day and take care of their families, are awesome... it's a very tight-knit community and everyone helps each other out.


Soup
Create a new name for a deodorant (like “Flower Fresh” or “Shower Scent”).

uggg.... did I mention i only got about one hour of "quality" sleep last night???? And I'm supposed to THINK now?! ACK! LOL. Ummmm...ok, how about.... NEW ENERGY! ;)


Salad
What was the last piece of software you installed onto your computer?

Ummm.... does MySpace Instant Messenger count as software? I guess it does... LOL. So, I guess that would be the answer then. :)

Main Course
If you were to receive a superlative award today beginning with the words ”Most likely to…”,
what would the rest of the phrase say?

"Most Likely to Fall Asleep at Work Due to Lack of Sleep!"


Dessert
What two colors do you like to wear together?

Black & Red :)

Friday's Feast

Appetizer

List 3 emotions you experienced this week.

Sorrow, anxiety, frustration

Soup

Name a car you’d love to have.
A big, black pickup truck!

Salad

Describe your typical morning routine.

Alarm goes off at 5:30. Snooze till 5:39. Snooze again two more times. Get up at 6:00. Out the door by 6:10. Arrive at bus stop at 6:40. Leave for work on 6:45 a.m. bus. Put on makeup while riding bus. Arrive to work at 7:45, get coffee!

Main Course

Have you ever emailed someone famous? If so, who, and what did you say to them? Did they reply?

Yep! I emailed Troy McClain, who was a contestant on the first episode of “The Apprentice” and apparently made it all the way up to the top two before Donald Trump fired him. (I've never watched the Apprentice!) I emailed Troy because our family got a new house (in Feb. 2007) from the show he now hosts, called HomeTeam. Click HERE to watch the entire episode online. :-)

My email to Troy:

Thank you SOOOOO MUCH for the beautiful, gorgeous, WONDEFUL home!!!! I am still awestruck and humbled and amazed that so many people went to so much trouble for lill ole me!!!!! Truly its a miracle... absolutely NOBODY knew this, but for several months now, I'd been praying that God would somehowmake a way for us to own our own home and get us out of that awful trailer... I knew it would take a miracle...but I sure wasn't expecting THIS kind of miracle, haha! It's all too fabulous to take in... thank you SOmuch. It is my very sincere hope that this episode will show people how important it is to support the troops, how much our support means to them, and inspire folks to get involved and DO something! It is also my hope that my story will inspire women who may be in a very difficult time in their life not to give up, and to keep working towards their dreams, no matter what the odds.Thank you again - this is one of the most wonderful things that has ever happened! :)

His email to me:

Kat,

I'm so happy to hear you're excited about the home. So many people put their heart and soul into it for you and your family! Having gone through my own personal journey with home ownership and the lack of I know how inspiring it can be to have a home of your own.

Please don't worry the message will come out loud and clear on supporting our troops and what a difference you make in their lives. It's people like you and your family that raise the bar of the definition of "giving back."

I personally wish you and yours all the best and need to make sure of one thing..... If I ever need a couch to crash on in Georgia is your available? :)

All the best and please contact me with any questions or concerns

Thanks,

Troy :)

Dessert

Do you listen to podcasts? If so, which ones?
Nope!

Friday's Feast!

Appetizer
Tell about a time when you had to be brave.

Courage is not the *absence* of fear; rather, it is pressing on *in spite of* fear! I guess the only example that really comes to mind is when I had to leave my physically abusive ex, having a small toddler and an infant, no car, no family, no education except a GED, no anything, except God. and God took care of us and we made it through! :)

Soup
Which upcoming movie are you excited about seeing?

Delta Farce (I think it's out now?)

Also am just dying to see Wild Hogs - though that's been out a while. *taps foot impatiently, waiting for the DVD!*

Salad
Name an item you try to always have on hand.

I carry stamps, envelopes, stationery, address labels and pens with me in my purse everywhere I go, so I can write to my adopted Soldiers & Veterans whenever I get a minute. :)

Main Course
Imagine the most relaxing room you can think of. Now describe it!

It's quiet, with perhaps a nature CD playing in the background (preferably thunderstorms, or maybe ocean waves). It is done in "warm" colors, there's a fire in the fireplace, and everything is very soft & cozy. I'm curled up in my chair reading a nice fat book.....

Dessert
On a scale of 1 to 10 (10 being highest), how spiritual or religious are you?

I'd say a 10 - my relationship with God is very important to me, and is ultimately the driving force behind everything I do. I am by no means perfect, or anywhere even remotely close to it, however. And that's ok - because God accepts us 100% unconditionally, "as-is" when we come to him. :)

Friday's Feast

Appetizer
How fast can you type?

80 wpm

Soup
What is your favorite online game?

don't have one

Salad
On a scale of 1 to 10 (with 10 as highest), how intelligent do you think you are?

I'd say about a 7 -- just average

Main Course
Name three of your best teachers from your school years.

Don't remember any at all. School was very bad for me and I ended up dropping out as a teenager (later getting my GED and subsequently enrolling in college)

Dessert
What are your plans for this upcoming weekend?

Going to have a booth at a local community festival, "Grayson Day," to collect cards for our troops overseas. My goal with this year's 4th of July Card Drive is to collect at least 5,000 cards to ship over to our troops in Iraq, letting them know that they are not forgotten and that we appreciate them. Send over 5,000 for Valentine's Day, and over 19,000 for Christmas -- so 5K for the 4th of July should be easy... I hope, LOL! Right now I've got about 50 or so accumulated from all over the U.S. Yay! :) Please do what you can to help out! :)

Friday's Feast

(Still working on the Memorial Garden Dedication post, sorry all.... that one takes considerably more time and thought than a Friday Feast or a regular post...bear with me...will have it asap, honest).

Appetizer
When you travel, which mode of transportation do you prefer?

AIRPLANE!

Soup
Have you ever met a blogging friend in person?

I've met some of my MySpace friends! :)

Salad
When was the last time you were really, really tired?

NOW! THIS WHOLE WEEK! CALGON, TAKE ME AWAAAAYY!

Main Course
If you could have dinner with any one fictional character from a book or movie, who would it be?

UMMM....dunno.... I'll take the easy way out and say Scarlett O'Hara. :)


Dessert
Fill in the blank: One day, I hope to see _______________.

One day I hope to see Australia and Peru

FRIDAY'S FEAST

Appetizer
What are you proud of?

All of my adopted Soldiers & Marines & Veterans, who give so much on our behalf!

Soup
What is the best thing you’ve ever won as a prize?

Oh that’s easy…. My HOUSE! Though it wasn’t exactly a prize for a contest, per se… click HERE to read about it! I’m still in shock, and it’s been two months now! Haha! As far as winning prizes in contests, etc… I NEVER do!

Salad
Name something you do that is a waste of time.

Reading emails when I should be doing homework!

Main Course
In what year of your life did you change the most?

Gee, hard to pinpoint just one year… isn’t life just a constant flow of continual change, in some fashion or another? I’d say the year it changed for the best was 1999, when I moved back home to Georgia where I belong, after having spent six long, cold, miserable years exiled up in New Jersey! Gotta love the South… good (fried) food, warmer weather… ahhhh…. Yep, life is good.

Dessert
Where is a place you consider to be very tranquil?

The mountains in the middle of nowhere.
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And on an unrelated note: Y’all stay tuned – very, very soon (within the next day or two!) I will be starting my annual 4th of July card drive to collect cards from all over the country to send to our troops stationed in both Iraq and Afghanistan… watch this blog for more info!

Friday's Feast

Appetizer
Who is your favorite news anchor/reporter? Why?

I don’t really watch much tv… most of my news I get from online sources (www.wsbtv.com (local channel), www.foxnews.com, and from local newspapers. And, of course, can’t forget reading “milblogs” for the REAL story from the history-makers themselves… (see www.Milblogging.com for an extensive listing of several THOUSAND soldier blogs all over EVERYWHERE, and/or my sidebar for a list of my faves!).

Soup
Name 3 foods that are currently in your freezer.

Is ice a food? Let’s see.. various frozen Weight Watchers tv dinners, various frozen vegetables, and various frozen meets, etc.

Salad
If you were to have the opportunity to name a new town or city, what would you call it?

Ummmm…. Good question! How about… “Namelss”!!! yeah, seriously… “Nameless” for the name of the town. I know, I’m weird… but remember, I live in Georgia. We have towns here with names like Lick-Skillet, Ducktown, and Between, with roads with names like “Ho-Hum Hollow Road,” “No-Name Road,” and so on….

Main Course
What will most likely be the next book you read?

Well, let’s see.. Bible as an on-going reading project, as in, on-going year round (some days/weeks/months better than others….), but aside from that, will be reading The Red Badge of Courage again, along with various books critiquing/interpreting it, because my American Literature Research paper is going to be on The Red Badge of Courage.

Dessert
What's the first thing you notice about the opposite gender?

Hair/hands/eyes.

Friday's Feast

Appetizer
Name two things that made you smile this week.

1) - When work granted my vacation request for the last week of May, so I can go to Washington, D.C.!!!

2) - Ummm... hmmm.... lemme think.... Oh yeah! Today was PAYDAY! :)


Soup
Fill in the blank: Don't you hate it when ________?

You have SO much to do, you kind of lock up & shut down cuz you don't know where to start??? Yeah...me too. :(


Salad
When you can't go to sleep, what is your personal remedy to help yourself drift into Lullabyland?

Yoga does WONDERS... and so does Tylenol PM. ;-)

Main Course
What is something about which you've always wondered but have not yet found a good answer?

If nothing sticks to Teflon... How do they get Teflon to stick to a pan??? ;)

Dessert
What is your favorite pasta dish?

Spaghetti with LOTS & LOTS of sauce!

Friday's Feast

Appetizer
What is your usual bedtime? Do you like that, or would you rather it be different?

Usually between 11:30-12:30 -- I'm a night person! Wish I could go to bed earlier, but it just never happens.

Soup
When it comes to advice, do you give more or receive more?

Definitely RECEIVE!! I'm so clueless....

Salad
Describe a memorable meal you've had.

When hubby & I took our friend Marcia to the Blue Willow Inn last weekend... it was lovely and wonderful! Read about it HERE!

Main Course
Name a work of fiction that affected the way you think about something.

Why is it that when I get to the really good questions that I KNOW i have a good answer for... my mind goes BLANK?! I'm an English major and have read MUCH that has touched me deeply.

Dessert
What is your favorite type of fruit juice?

Ummmmm.....never really thought about it! I'm a soda person, myself.... ;)

Friday Feast

Appetizer
Where on your body do you have a scar, and what caused it?

Yep, a tiny one on my tummy – got my tubes tied after the birth of my FINAL CHILD!

Soup
What is something that has happened to you that you would consider a miracle?

Getting a new home!

Salad
Name a television personality who really gets on your nerves.

I hate TV, so… all of em! OK, how about Roseanne?Main CourseWhat was a funny word you said as a child (such as "pasketti" for "spaghetti")?

Gosh, I can’t remember!

Dessert
Fill in the blank: I have always thought ___________ was _____________________.

“I have always thought that mornings are too early in the day!”