Random Dozen

1. When was the last time you craved a food--what was it, and did you cave?

I have craved the perfect Chinese Lemon Chicken for over eight years. There was a restaurant (Hua Zhu) in Singapore that we loved and made wonderful Lemon Chicken. Over Thanksgiving break we went to Big Bowl and I ordered their Lemon Chicken and it was as good as Hua Zhu's! I was so excited  and told the waitress it was the best I had eaten this side of the Pacific Ocean.

2. M & M's or Skittles? 

Oh please, I would choose something non-chocolate?  M&Ms of course!

3. Have you ever read the Bible completely through?

I've been working on that for a couple of years. I want to do it at least once in my life. I don't have a "read this much everyday" plan. Hmmm... Maybe that's why it's taken me a couple of years to get through it?

4. How long does it take you to really wake up in the morning?

No matter what time I wake up, it seems like my brain doesn't follow until about 10am. I am sooo not a morning person. When the kids were home, I would get up with them every morning to give them a ride to school, or give them a hug and a kiss if they walked. We didn't have a lot of conversation. I learned that I can be really grumpy in the morning, so it's best for me to just keep my mouth shut and everything looked better and not quite as big of a deal after 10am.

5. Have you ever been on a cruise? If not, would you like to?

Yep! Two years ago over Christmas we went on a cruise around the Hawaiian Islands. It was fun. I liked not having to drive and drive and pack and un-pack my suitcase all the time. And there were nice restaurants a five minute walk away from our room. And you could order room service any time! The kids and I had a great time ordering milk and cookies whenever we wanted to. I am a little unsure if I like the idea of going on a vacation with 4,000 other people. Despite that, my husband and I are talking about going on another cruise next summer. Just can't decide where.

6. Who is your favorite actress?

I honestly can't think of one. There are several that I think are quite beautiful, but have to realize what make-up and airbrushing can do. And I realize they are just people.

7. ______ is something that I will just never understand.

I don't think I will ever understand why God chose to bless me with my hubby. Peter loves me like I will never understand. He is committed Christian, an amazing man of integrity, and a wonderful father. How is it that I am blessed to share my life with him? Sometimes I look at him and shake my head in wonder. (I love you, sweetie!)

8. How much of a technology junkie are you?

Not much. I know enough to get me through the basics. And my "click until I get it" method works. :)

9. Do you enjoy selecting greeting cards for people, or is it more of a cultural "have to" for you?

I used to really like buying greeting cards for people and could stand looking at them for a long time, but lately it seems like such a chore. So I guess it's become more of a "have to" (when I remember to).

10. When was the last time you got a new style/haircut?

I tried to get a new hairstyle last September. Some days I think it looks the same as I've had. I saw a picture of myself recently and thought it looked kind of cute. I am frustrated with what to do with my hair. I need a haircut bad, but have to wait a little more than a week for my next appointment. Maybe I'll discover the perfect style before then. It seems like when I try to look in magazines, the styles are all so incredibly unrealistic. And where are the styles for us slightly older (middle-aged?) women?

11. What do you enjoy shopping for most?

I like to shop for things to decorate the house or things for the kitchen. I just go nuts at IKEA. When I told my son the other day that we were going shopping there he said that a person usually comes out of there with ridiculously more than we went in for. He speaks truth.

12. What's the last thing you think of before you leave the house?

I hope I'm not late and I hope I don't look like a dork in case I run into anyone I know. (Or: I know I look like a dork and hope I don't run into anyone I know...)

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