Just when you though you knew everything about me! I filched this from Wenchy.
I apologize in advance.
1) Are your parents married or divorced?
Married. Under duress – they’re staying together for the kids (we should probably tell them that we moved out 20 years ago and don’t particularly care anymore).
2) Are you a vegetarian?
I’m slowly working towards it. We only eat meat about once a week, though.
3) Do you believe in Heaven?
Of course! That’s where I go when I’m with my loved ones.
4) Have you ever come close to dying?
Not that I know of!
5) What jewelry do you wear?
I don’t feel dressed without earrings and I quite like interesting necklaces. My engagement/wedding ring is locked away for now as it’s too big.
6) Favorite time of day?
Green smoothie time!
7) Do you eat the stems of broccoli?
Of course.
Do you wear makeup?
Less and less these days. Say about once or twice a week. I’m becoming prettier…
9) Ever have plastic surgery?
I had surgery performed by a plastic surgeon to remove a melanoma from my leg. I might one day have a breast reduction and lift, but only after breastfeeding my baby(ies).
10) Do you color your hair?
Not anymore. I’m trying to avoid harsh chemicals.
11) What do you wear to bed?
Socks in winter and not so much in summer.
12) Have you ever done anything illegal?
It wasn’t me!
13) Can you roll your tongue?
Not as well as I can roll my eyes…
14) Do You tweeze your eyebrows?
I have them waxed.
15) What kind of sneakers?
I have a very nice pair of Nike walking shoes.
16) Do you still own vinyl?
No, I only go for real leather now…
17) What is your hair color?
I’m waiting to see what will come out when the greens kick in. Some kind of mousy blond probably.
18) Future child’s name?
We haven’t had that argument yet.
19) Do you snore?
No, it’s the cat!
20) If you could go anywhere in the world where would it be?
A Bruce Springsteen concert.
21) Do you sleep with stuffed animals?
No, our two cats are very much alive… and can’t lie still for more than 5 minutes at night. Of course during the day they barely move!
22) If you won the lottery? …
I would move to the country, grow vegetables and keep goats.
23) Gold or silver?
White gold.
24) Hamburger or hot dog?
Are you trying to kill me? Fruit and vegetables!
25) If you could only eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Green smoothie.
26) City, beach or country?
Definitely country.
27) What was the last thing you touched?
The mouse
28) Where did you eat last?
At the dining room table.
29) When’s the last time you cried?
When I watched Marley & Me the other day.
30) Do you read blogs?
Yes, lots of them!
31) Would you ever go out dressed like the opposite sex?
No, I’m all girl!
32) Ever been involved with the police?
I dated a policeman once.
33) What’s your favorite shampoo, conditioner and soap?
I use organic shampoo and soap, but I won’t be using conditioner anymore, only coconut oil.
34) Do you talk in your sleep?
No.
35) Ocean or pool?
Saltwater pool.
36) What’s your favorite song?
New York State of Mind – Billy Joel
37) What is your favorite color(s)?
Blue, turquoise, lavender
39 Ever met anyone famous?
Simon le Bon (Duran Duran), Bryce Courtenay (the author), Natalie Cole and a host of local celebs.
40) Do you feel that you’ve had a truly successful life?
Well, I’ve survived it, which I count as a success! Actually, my definition of success would be to live an authentic life and for me it’s taken time to get there, but I’m getting closer.
41) Do you twirl your spaghetti or cut it?
Twirl
42) Ricki Lake or Oprah?
Oprah, although Ricki has impressed me tremendously with her natural birth advocacy.
43)Basketball or Football?
Neither. I like cricket!
44) How long do your showers last?
Long! I often do contrast showers, which take even longer.
45) Automatic or do you drive a stick?
I’ve only ever had a stick, but I’m ready for an automatic.
46) Cake or ice cream?
Fruit, people! Frozen blended fruit is better than ice cream!
47) Are you self-conscious?
Sometimes.
48) Have you ever drank so much you threw up?
In technicolor.
49) Have you ever given money to a tramp?
Often, but these days I buy them food instead.
50) Have you been in love?
Many times.
51) Where do you wish you were?
Hanging with the gals at BlogHer.
52) Are you wearing socks?
Yes, multicolored socks I knitted last year.
53) Have you ever ridden in an ambulance?
Yes, when I was doing first aid at a school rugby match and one of the boys broke his shoulder. I was his ministering angel. He cried like a baby.
54) Can you tango?
Of course!
55) Last gift you received?
Beautiful suede handbag from my hubby.
56) Last sport you played?
A simple form of water polo after aqua class.
57) Things you spend a lot of money on?
Bandwidth.
58) Where do you live?
Cape Town.
59) Where were you born?
Not too far from here.
60) Last wedding attended?
My own, almost three years ago.
61) Favorite alcoholic drink?
Good wine.
62) What did you do last weekend?
Visited my in-laws.
63) Most hated food(s)?
Anything deep-fried, like French fries, or anything with artificial sweeteners
64) What’s your least favorite chore?
Ironing. I have to do it again tonight…
65) Can you sing?
Absolutely. Quickest way to empty a room.
66) Last person you instant messaged?
Lizana.
67) Last place you went on holiday?
Washington State
68) Favorite regular drink?
Water
69) Current crush?
My aqua instructor – she’s phenomenal!
Okay, you can wake up now! I’m done!
Good quality blogging will return on Monday with a guest post. Be sure to check in then!
Have a great weekend!