Random Dozen

1. Are you pleasant when you're ill, or are you a grumpy, fussy patient?
I don't think I am grumpy and fussy when I am sick, but I'm not sure how pleasant I am either. I am, you know, um, sick.


2. When you find out that school is canceled (due to inclement weather) what is your gut reaction?
Well, anymore I don't really care since I don't have any kids at home. When the kids were home I would dread how long they had to go at the end of the year to make it up. That was after I was thrilled to be able to sleep in and hang out with my kids for a day.



3. What is one domestic skill you wish you could improve?
IRONING! Go to this post to read my oh-so-efficient 24-step method for ironing. I also wish I could muster up the motivation to dust and vacuum on a regular business.

4. Do you decorate your home for Valentine's Day?
Nope. Sometimes I make heart-shaped food. I am making heart-shaped sugar cookies for our Small Group tonight.

5. What song is on your mind today?
Not really any today. A few weeks ago I heard a song in a store and I wondered who sang it so I Googled some of the words when I got home. Not a good idea. I could NOT get the song out of my head. I don't think I even want to say what song it was. The singer is a pop singer whose name begins with a B and she dances, um.... interestingly. 'Nough said.

6. Do you prefer contemporary movies or classic?
The hubby and I have been enjoying the old or "classic" movies. Some have been really good (the original "Father of the Bride" with Elizabeth Taylor), some have been terrible ("A Breath of Scandal" with Sophia Loren).

7. How well do you "compartmentalize" your feelings? For example, how well can you put aside a really trying moment to deal with the immediate situation which is not related to the trying moment, e.g., putting aside a tiff with your spouse in order to finish wallpapering a room. 
Compartmentalize? I do not know this word or the meaning of it. My brain (and emotions) are like a pile of spaghetti. Everything touches everything else.

8. What is the first thing that attracted you to your spouse?
His strong sense of loyalty. Or maybe it was his compassion. Or maybe it was his amazing brown eyes. And now I am truly blessed that I get that all to myself.

9. When was the last time your heart raced?
Well, my heart just does that every now and then all on its own. As far as racing because I was excited about something? I don't remember.

10. What are your memories of Valentine's Day at school?
I remember after school, sitting on my bed going through all my valentines. I don't remember if I was ever upset about not getting a valentine from that "someone." (I'm talking about elementary school. I'm sure there was disappointment as I hit those wonderful **cough** teenage years.)

11. If you were going to receive candy for Valentine's Day, which would you prefer?
Dark Chocolate please.

12. Red or pink?
Red. I have always liked red.