300th post

It's my 300th post!! YAY! I wanna thank my mama...................

In celebration of this momentous occasion, I've done a meme. Really original I know but hey they say it's the little things right? I grabbed this doozie from some blog I was reading this morning. I have no idea of it's purpose or theme but it had just the right amount of randomness to pull me in. Feel free to take it, use it, and abuse it. Consider this a gift from me to you.

1.) When you walk in your front door, which room do you enter?
It’s not really a room, it’s just space but you do see the den.

2.)Do you have a dishwasher?
Yep and I’ve learned to appreciate it a lot over the past few months.

3.) Is your living room carpeted or does it have hardwood floors?
Carpeted

4.) Do you keep your kitchen knives on the counter or in a drawer?
On the counter and in a drawer

5.) House, apartment, duplex or trailer?
House

6.) How many bedrooms is it?
Three

7.) Gas stove or electric?
It’s electric!

8.) Do you have a yard?
Yep

9.) What size TV is in the living room?
I don’t know but it’s too damn big.

10.) Are your plates in the same cupboard as your cups?
No, they don't get along so we had to separate them.

11.) Is there a coffee maker sitting on your kitchen counter?
We are a coffee free home.

13.) What room is your computer in?
It can be in every room since it’s a laptop. We do have a desktop in the office that I should sell for parts though. Any takers? Email me at yourluckychance@yahoo.com.

14.) Are there pictures hanging in your living room?
Nerp

15.) Are there any themes found in your home?
Nope

16.) What kind of laundry detergent do you use?
Surf

17.) Do you use dryer sheets?
yep.

18.) Do you have any curtains in your home?
yep

19.) What color is your fridge?
Boring white

20.) Is your house clean?
Yep

21.) What room is the most neglected?
The back rooms. We just kind do enough to keep them decent until company comes.

22.) Are the dishes in your sink/dishwasher clean or dirty?
Clean

23.) How long have you lived in your home?
Ummmmm, about four years

24.) Where did you live before?
same town, different place

25.) Do you have one of those fluffy toilet lid covers on your toilet?
Just on one. Lol

26.) Do you have a scale anywhere in your house?
Hell no. They are banned.

27.) How many mirrors are in your house?
This requires some thought………….four.

28.) Look up. What do you see?
How far up? This question is stupid.

29.) Do you have a garage?
Yep

And now ….. a little youtube foolishness. I don’t know why but this tickled me.

Relationship meme quiz thingamajig

What are your middle names?
I'm totally not going to tell my middle name as it would give away my anonymity because it's really, really, really, REALLY uncommon. Like seriously, I may be the only person on this planet that has this name. *goes to google* Okay, so it turns out I'm not the only person but still, I live in AR...it really wouldn't be that hard to figure out who I am if I told. lol

Z has two middle names. :)

How long have you been together?
Goodness, lemme think. Ummmmm, 4 years and some change.

How long did you know each other before you started dating?
We didn't.

Who asked whom out?
No one really asked anyone out. Honest to goodness we just clicked from the first time we met and have been attached at the hip ever since. He was friends with my homeboy. We first met when a couple of my friends and I went to visit my homeboy one night during a fit of boredom. Z was there watching a movie. I saw him giving me googly eyes or maybe it was my boobs but whatever. We hit it off and the rest is history.

How old are each of you?
Craddle robber is 38 (he just had a bday in December) and I am *gasp* 31. Didn't see that one coming did you? lol

Whose siblings do you see the most?
He sees my siblings the most since my folks live closer. His sister lives in Cali.

Which situation is the hardest on you as a couple?
Ummmmmmm, this is a hard one. Not in a "we're so perfect" kind of way (because we're not) but because I've just never thought about it. I would say dealing with each others bad habits.

Did you go to the same school?
Nope.

Are you from the same home town?
Nope. I'm a born and bred Arkansan. He's was born in AR but grew up in San Jose'. He claims he's a city boy. I say he's faker. LMAO!!

Who is smarter?
It depends on the topic. I have a wealth of knowledge regarding totally useless information . He has a wealth of knowledge regarding stuff I have no interest in (ie, space, ancient history, survival techniques, natural disasters, etc)

Who is the most sensitive?
That would be me.

Where do you eat out most as a couple?

We usually do takeout. Wingstop is da bomb!! Lemon pepper flavored wings anyone??

Where is the furthest you two have traveled together as a couple?
This is funny because it's really not that far....Dallas.

Who has the craziest exes?
HA! Moi!!

Who has the worst temper?
It's a draw. We've had some arguments that are just down right ugly. Neither of us likes to be wrong....ever. Now that I think about it, this has been one of the hardest things to overcome as a couple.

Who does the cooking?
We both do. His palate is a bit different from mine. I can eat meatless meals. He's a "Where's the Beef?" kind of guy.

Who is the neat-freak?
ME!!! And he is not extremely sloppy but is it too much to ask that when you open a new container of ice cream that you throw away the plastic thingamajig that's around it instead of leaving it on the counter??!! Drives me fuckin nuts!!!

Who is more stubborn?
It's a draw again folks.

Who hogs the bed?

Z! I am constantly telling him to move in the middle of the night. lol

Who wakes up earlier?
Z usually gets up about 30 minutes earlier than me. You would think that we would get up at the same time since there are 3 alarms set to go off within 30 minutes of each other. Between the alarm clock and the alarms on my cell and his I only hear one. My cell phone. And sometimes not until the 2nd time it goes off. I've got a good feeling tomorrow will be one of those days. lol

Where was your first date?

I honestly have no recollection but I'm willing to bet it involved some local dive and a movie.

Who is more jealous?
Neither. I think my guy is rather hot. I wouldn't be with him if he wasn't. I always tease him about how some women ogle him when we go grocery shopping. Particularly white women with interracial children. It never fails, they always stare. He didn't believe me and thought I was just paranoid until he witnessed it himself a couple of times and admitted defeat. lol

How long did it take to get serious?

Not long at all.

Who eats more?

*snickers*I like to eat...sue me.

Who does the laundry?
We do our own....thank goodness. I can barely stand to do my own. Folding and putting up clothes is the worst!! Wouldn't you agree?

Who’s better with the computer?

Me. I've got to use my CIS degree for something! What better than bragging rights?

Who drives when you are together?
Depends on the car we are in.


Your turn!

Christmas Meme

Have you been naughty or nice this year?
I've been nicety!

What do you want most for Christmas?
Ummmm, world peace. My boots are on the way so I'm good otherwise but world peace would be nice. If only in a perfect world.

Do you believe in Father Christmas?
I don't think I've ever actually heard this term used before? Is this proper talk for Santa Claus? If so, nope I haven't believed in that since I was like 7 or 8.

What is your favorite food at Christmas?
I love love love those Hickory Farms meat things and cheese balls. Yummy!!

Have you started your Christmas shopping yet?
Yes, I bought my niece a watch on Black Friday. Hey it's a start!

Have you finished your Christmas shopping yet?
Nerp, not even close. See answer above for details

What is your favorite Christmas song?
"Let It Snow" by Boyz II Men. I know so cliche' but I like it a lot.

What is your favorite Christmas movie?
Hands down... A Christmas Story. What's not to love?!

What is your best memory of Christmas?

I was going to say something else but I copied and pasted this from Freaky's blog with his answers and he mentioned the Winter Wonderland exhibit that he visited growing up. They had one in Memphis @ Goldsmiths downtown that I went to every year with my Mama and Granny. The first time I remember going was when I was about 4 or 5. It was the neatest thing ever!!!! And yes Freaky you're right, it really was beautiful. We took my niece and nephew to it about 5 years ago. The location has sinced changed and while the exhibit was not as vast as it was when I was younger, I swear the same sense of excitement and euphoria set in. I think I got a little teary eyed because of the memories it brought back to me. WHAT?! Yes I can be a lush!! SHUT IT!

What do you look forward to most at Christmas?

During this time in my life. Honestly, it's the time off from work. Sad I know but it's the truth. lol

What are you doing for Christmas this year?

I'll be between home and Memphis.

What kind of Christmas tree do you have?

It's a regular old 6 1/2 inch green artificial tree.

Do you take part in a secret Santa?

I have in the past

Do you go to any Christmas parties? It depends on whose hosting it.

Have you ever had a white Christmas?

When I was younger yes but not so much during adulthood. I do remember a nice ice storm back in '04 though. lol

How early do you wake up on Christmas morning?

I have no set time. I just get up whenever the spirit moves me.

Do you still get a stocking?

I purchased stockings last year on clearance after the holidays so this is the first time we have some to hang. There's nothing in them though. I'm putting lumps of doo doo balls in Emma's if she doesn't cease and desist with the poo poo platters. lol I asked Z what he was putting in mine and he said my present was already in there. I looked over to the mantle and told him it looked rather empty. He says its full of air...something we all need. I HATE HIM!! LMAO!

How many Christmas cards do you normally send out?

Zero. It's funny because I used to send them out all the time when I was in college but I just stopped. Oh well....

How much money do you spend on Christmas gifts for family members?

It varies.

What is the best Christmas gift you have ever received?

It's a toss-up between my Easy Bake Oven and my first Cabbage Patch Doll.

Prefer to open gifts on Christmas Eve or Day? It honestly makes me no difference. I always know what I'm getting anyway. lol

Does December 25 feel too short or too long usually? I wouldn't say too long but it does seem to last forever.

How many gifts do you think you will get this year?

Just a few. Times ain't what they used to be when I was a little girl. It's a good thing I don't mind.

Are artificial trees or real trees better?

I can't say, I've only dealt with fake trees.

Decorate the Christmas tree with popcorn strings?

We did that a couple of years when I was little. I poked my finger a lot trying to thread the popcorn.

Put up the Christmas tree the day after Thanksgiving?

I normally try to get it up the day or weekend following Thanksgiving.

Should a Christmas tree be shorter or taller than 5 feet?

I like bigger trees so yes I say taller than 5 feet.

What color of lights look best on trees?

White lights IMO.

What does your stocking look like?

Gold with beading

Should stockings be hung on the fireplace mantle?Where else would you hang them? If you have a mantle then yeah I hang them there. Otherwise, I guess you could tack them on the wall.

Does your dog have its own stocking?

Yes, my furbabies have stockings.

Have you ever used a real sock for a stocking?

Nerp. Wouldn't it make sense to not have one if a regular sock was your only option?

Prefer fruit or nuts in your stocking?

I think I'd rather have air in it. LMAO!!

Do you buy stuff to put in your family’s stockings?

This is the first year for it so we shall see.

What’s the weirdest thing you ever got in a stocking?

Air. Lemme quit. LMAO! These stocking questions are killin me softly....for real.

How many parties do you usually go to during the holidays?

Very few.

Have you ever spiked the eggnog at a party?

I hate eggnog. There is no good way to drink it, I don't care what anyone else says. That stuff is gross!

Better to play holiday music or pop music at a holiday party?

I think a good mix of both is okay

Rather go to an office holiday party or the dentist?

To the dentist.

Ever gone to a party dressed up as Santa Claus?

Hell no! I'm a lady!

Put lights up on the house or not?

Z does.

Prefer icicle lights or traditional lights?C’mon!

Traditional lights with the big bulbs. Those icicle lights have always looked funny to me.

Outline the roof with lights or cover the bushes with lights? Both

Prefer decorating with all white lights or colored lights? White

Ever plugged more than 3 strings of lights in one socket?

This is a really dumb question

Rather spend the holidays with family or friends?

Both if possible because my friends are like my family

Are there certain family members you only ever see during the holidays?

My aunt and cousins that live around the corner from my Grandmama's house. I don't fool with them folks that much. lol

Are there any family members that you miss during the holidays?

My grandmama Virgie *pours out a lil liquor*

Do you have any holiday traditions?

Driving around looking at Christmas lights. It's a must for me.

Meme Time!!!!

I stole this from FreakyD. I figured I haven't done a meme in awhile and I liked the questions so here it goes....

1. How many rings until you answer the phone?
Honestly it depends on if I feel like getting up to answer it, then I check the caller ID to see who it is, THEN I decide if I want to talk. lol

2. Do you type with your fingers on the ‘home’ keys?
With the home keys. I've been doing it since my mom enrolled me in a typing class when I was 10. I tend to cringe when I see people typing "correctly". lol

3. Who told you they loved you last? Z just told me not 5 minutes ago...awwwwwwww. Now I wanna mate. lol

4. What color are your eyes? Plain ole' brown

5. Who is the first person on your top 8? Top 8 what?! NEXT!!

6. What’s your relationship with your first person in your top 8? *sigh*

7. Which shoe goes on first? I put my shoes on early this morning. I can't remember that far back...sowwy.

8. Would you consider cheating on your s/o if they were on the other side of the world for 3 months? 3 months...nahhhhhhh but you if you start asking about years then we will just have to part ways or something. lol

9. What do you usually order from Starbucks? I.don't.do.Starbucks.

10. Have you ever hurt yourself on purpose? I have banged my head against walls before but I really didn't try to hurt myself....it just sorta happened.

11. Do you wear a watch? Rarely. My cell is normally my main timekeeper.

12. What was the last thing you paid for with cash? Ummmm, I don't remember. I rarely have cash on hand.

13. What was the last thing you paid for with a credit card? Not shit. CC's are the devil....especially Discover! *looks @ SouthernGal* You know what I'm talkin about. lol lol

15. Is sex before marriage wrong? If it's wrong, I don't wanna be right!

16. What do you think of your friends? Their human, their good people, I love 'em like a fat kid loves cake.

17. Do you like painkillers? Depends. The one's that actually knock out the pain...yes. The one's that knock you out in the process....no.

18. How many TVs do you have in your house? Trois

19. Does your computer have a mouse? Yep

20. What is your zodiac sign? I am a Virginal Virgo *moves before lightning strikes*

21. What’s the most recent band you’ve been introduced to? Ummmm.....yeah........I got nothing

22. Who is/are your favorite comedian(s)? Richard Pryor, Simmore, Kat Williams, Ole School Bill Cosby

23. How do you feel about your hair? I wish it were thicker

24. What are you doing tonight? Wishing it were Friday

25. Longest shift you’ve ever worked? Hmmmm I've pulled some 12 hour shifts in my day

26. Who sleeps with you every night? Z and Emma. She's a sneaky lil bitch. She starts off in her bed and ends up in ours.

27. Would you ever fake illness to get attention? Nope but I reserve the right to cry wolf for mental health days that I may need to take in the future.

28. Have you ever been tied up/cuffed? Nope

29. Do you have any phobias? Kinda sorta. I can't swim so I don't like water in my eyes, ears, nose but I can deal with it if my main goal is to be clean.

30. How many years is it until you turn 100? 70. Makes me feel kinda young looking at it that way.

31. What letter/number does your street start with? (Freaky said this one best, lol)

What the fuck kind of question is that? Why not ask for my government name, phone number, and social security number too? I live at 555 Noneya Fucking Business Blvd between the intersection of Fuck You and Nosy Bitch!

32. Do you visit your grandparents at least once a week? No, all of my grandparents are dead.

33. Have you ever messed up your computer? I plead the fif.

34. Is your bedroom clean? Clean enough tonight, lol

35. Is wearing socks with sandals cute? Ehhhhhhhhhhhh......no

36. Have you ever had lice?Hell naw!

37. What color are the sheets on your bed? C.R.E.A.M

38. Do you know what an IP address is? Not by heart

39. What instantly makes you laugh/smile? Payday, silly texts from Z, hearing Niecy Nash sing "Who wants a Clean House?" on Clean House (I kid you not, lol), The Geico commercial with the old dudes......rental car smells like sunshiiiiiiiine. lol lol lol

40. Are you flexible? Not really....I need to work on that.