thanks to tigermama (good to see you blogging!!), this will help me build up to blogging every day for nablopomo next month!

1. What's your middle name?

Michelle

2. What's your favorite magazine?

Scientific American, which i haven't read in ages!! :(

3. What are you wearing right now?

red tank top, denim shorts

4. What color are your bed sheets?

only a fitted sheet, it's white.

5. Who was your third grade teacher?

i can't remember. maybe mrs. green? or maybe that was my fourth grade teacher...

6. What is the weather like right now?

sunny and warm

7. Do you know how to ski?

no, i hate snow sports. you'll find me in the lodge with a hot drink. if you find me on a mountain at all. ick.

8. What was the last thing you drank?

iced water

9. Dream vacation?

private tropical island.

10. Favorite article of clothing?

i hate clothes. i mean, i wear them but i don't take pleasure from wearing them. if that makes sense...

11. Do you prefer baking or cooking?

baking

12. Is your hair above or below your shoulders?

below.

13. What drink do you order when out?

used to be ume-shu, but now i should just get iced oolong tea or water. *sigh*

14. What book are you reading?

not reading a book at the mo

15. What did you dream about last night?

i can't remember.

16. What was the last movie you went to?

can't remember that, either. maybe the latest harry potter movie?

17. Any injuries at the moment?

besides the gallstones? and kidney stone? nothing.

18. What color is your bathroom?

black and white

19. What's the state of your laundry right now?

mostly clean, just need to fold it and put it away. *snort*

20. Do you take vitamins?

i forget to take my vitamins. i tried to take ginko bilboa (or whatever it's called) to improve my memory, but i would forget to take it.

21. Where do you love to shop?

the gap, for the kids

22. How often do you buy groceries?

pretty much every day, but i was making an effort this month to use up my pantry.

23. Do you have a pet/pets?

my cat, illahee, is still alive, but he doesn't live with me...

24. If you are married, when is your next anniversary?

april 2

25. How do you take your coffee and/or tea?

i hate hot drinks (unless it's really really cold outside) so i never learned to like coffee or tea. but i'll have a mocha if i get sucked into a starbucks, and i'll drink tea plain. i do love iced tea...

26. Mac or PC? Desktop or Laptop?

mac

27. Favorite month of the year?

september, it's my birthday month!

28. Do you have a hobby?

yes. cross stitch, knitting, crocheting, quilting, photography. i also love to swim, i wish i could develop that skill.

29. What salad dressing do you prefer?

ranch

30. Live or fake Christmas tree?

live, but i live with a fake tree here in japan.

31. Did you walk or take a bus to school?

let's see...kindergarten walked, first grade changed schools and can't remember (probably walked), second grade went back to school where i went to kindergarten, walked. third grade, moved states walked until finished elementary school (fourth grade). fifth grade (middle school), bus. sixth grade moved states again, walked to elementary school. bus for junior high and high school, but lived close enough to walk or ride a bike, so did so occasionally.

32. Do you have any phobias?

enclosed spaces, needles, extreme heights, deep water (ocean)

33. What's your favorite snack food?

chocolate

34. When do you take your shower/bath?

before bed.

35. What time did you get up this morning?

6:15

36. What's your favorite animal?

cats

37. Have you ever broken a bone?

no

38. Do you wear makeup?

no

39. Do you speak any foreign languages?

yes, japanese

40. Have you ever played a sport?

t-ball, baseball, softball, soccer

41. Your last UPS package contained ...

my latest order from expat express

42. What's on your desktop?

default backdrop

43. What is your home page?

used to be yahoo.

44. Extrovert or introvert?

i dunno, both? lol

45. Favorite board game?

sorry

46. What class did you like best in high school? In college?

choir in high school, all my linguistic classes in college (uni).

47. What would you do with an extra hour each day?

more crafting

48. Do you have allergies?

all cillans

49. Are your nails painted?

no

50. Where are you right now?

dining room table