99 Things

So, you know I'm a sucker for a meme. Allison posted this one on her blog, and it seems like fun.

So, cut and paste this into your own blog if you want. Bold the items that you've done!

1. Started your own blog. -- Two, actually.

2. Slept under the stars.

3. Played in a band.

4. Visited Hawaii.

5. Watched a meteor shower.

6. Given more than you can afford to charity.

7. Been to Disney World / Land. -- I've been to both.

8. Climbed a mountain.

9. Held a praying mantis.

10. Sang a solo. -- Several in church chorus and Cadence, my high school performance group.

11. Bungee jumped.

12. Visited Paris.

13. Watched a lightning storm at sea.

14. Taught yourself an art from scratch.

15. Adopted a child.

16. Had food poisoning. -- Several times, unfortunately.

17. Walked to the top of the Statue of Liberty.

18. Grown your own vegetables.

19. Seen the Mona Lisa in France.

20. Slept on an overnight train. -- From Florence, Italy to Nice, France.

21. Had a pillow fight.

22. Hitch hiked.

23. Taken a sick day when you’re not ill.

24. Built a snow fort. -- Heh, in the South? Nope!

25. Held a lamb.

26. Gone skinny dipping.

27. Run a Marathon. - Can I bold half, since that's what I've done?

28. Ridden in a gondola in Venice.

29. Seen a total eclipse.

30. Watched a sunrise or sunset.

31. Hit a home run.

32. Been on a cruise.

33. Seen Niagara Falls in person.

34. Visited the birthplace of your ancestors.

35. Been to Amish community.

36. Taught yourself a new language.

37. Had enough money to be truly satisfied.

38. Seen the Leaning Tower of Pisa in person.

39. Gone rock climbing.

40. Seen Michelangelo’s David.

41. Sung karaoke.

42. Seen Old Faithful geyser erupt.

43. Bought a stranger a meal in a restaurant.

44. Visited Africa.

45. Walked on a beach by moonlight.

46. Been transported in an ambulance.

47. Had your portrait painted.

48. Gone deep sea fishing.

49. Seen the Sistine Chapel in person. -- Amazing!

50. Been to the top of the Eiffel Tower in Paris.

51. Gone scuba diving or snorkeling. -- Snorkeling in Hawaii.

52. Kissed in the rain.

53. Played in the mud.

54. Gone to a drive-in theater.

55. Been in a movie.

56. Visited the Great Wall of China.

57. Started a business.

58. Taken a martial arts class.

59. Visited Russia.

60. Served at a soup kitchen.

61. Sold Girl Scout Cookies. -- Yes, for many, many years.

62. Gone whale watching.

63. Gotten flowers for no reason.

64. Donated blood, platelets or plasma.

65. Gone sky diving.

66. Visited a Nazi Concentration Camp.

67. Bounced a check.

68. Flown in a helicopter.

69. Saved a favorite childhood toy.

70. Visited the Lincoln Memorial.

71. Eaten Caviar.

72. Pieced a quilt.

73. Stood in Times Square.

74. Toured the Everglades.

75. Been fired from a job.

76. Seen the Changing of the Guard in London.

77. Broken a bone. -- I broke my collarbone playing basketball, in the first round of the playoffs!

78. Been on a speeding motorcycle. -- Definitely not. I don't do motorcycles.

79. Seen the Grand Canyon in person.

80. Published a book.

81. Visited the Vatican.

82. Bought a brand new car. -- Murphy!

83. Walked in Jerusalem.

84. Had your picture in the newspaper.

85. Read the entire Bible.

86. Visited the White House.

87. Killed and prepared an animal for eating.

88. Had chickenpox. -- Nope!

89. Saved someone’s life.

90. Sat on a jury. - Nope, but I'd like to!

91. Met someone famous. -- Patrick Dempsey, Andie McDowell, Wade Boggs, Reggie White, Dominique Wilkins, Robert Parrish and John Smoltz (Smoltzy!!). I think that's it. Hmm, mostly athletes on that list.

92. Joined a book club.

93. Lost a loved one.

94. Had a baby.

95. Seen the Alamo in person.

96. Swam in the Great Salt Lake.

97. Been involved in a lawsuit. -- Of course, I'm a lawyer!

98. Owned a cell phone.

99. Been stung by a bee.

Unconscious Mutterings Week 313

I say ... and you think ... ?

1. Unwanted :: Drama


2. You’d better :: Behave


3. Woman :: Awesome


4. Weighed :: Considered


5. Upright :: Citizens Brigade


6. I feel :: Inspired


7. Ill :: Behavior


8. It’s like :: Candy


9. Poor man :: Rich man


10. Great :: Dane

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Pay It Forward/Free Stuff for Freeloaders Meme

First, I love that the title of this meme has the word "freeloaders" in it. It cracks me up!

I snatched this from Helen in order to get one of her beautiful photos! ;) And, since I really only have photos to give, too. I'm going to offer those as well.

The first 5 people who comment here will get one of my photographs. Depends on what I think you will like and my inspirations. (I can't guarantee you'll like it!) The only real rule is that you have to make this offer in your own journal.

I can cook, but meals don't travel well and recipes seem a bit boring. I can sing and play piano, but no one wants me to record myself! *blush* Finally, I really don't want to give legal advice! ;) So! The first 5 people to reply here will receive a photo I've taken. I can do any size, although I'd prefer not to go larger than 8x10 inches. If there happens to be a particular picture you like, you're welcome to let me know! (I'd much rather be told, and know you'll like it!). Otherwise, I'll choose one of my favorites.

Unconscious Mutterings Week 312

I say ... and you think ... ?

1. Arrival :: Destination


2. Vomit :: Gross


3. Fit :: Slim


4. Stutter :: Step


5. Lifestream :: Presence


6. Tread :: Lightly


7. Desire :: Lust


8. Freezing :: Cold


9. Permit :: Driver's


10. Crinkle :: Paper

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Unconscious Mutterings Week 309

I say ... and you think ... ?

1. Destined :: Fate


2. FAIL :: Major


3. Camping :: Outdoors


4. Only you :: Solo


5. Incessant :: Constant


6. Tomorrow :: You're only a day away


7. Impressive :: Neat


8. Riches :: Gold


9. Dislike :: Annoy


10. Speaker :: of the House

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Unconscious Mutterings Week 308

Unfortunately, I missed last week's mutterings, but I'm back on track!

I say ... and you think ... ?

1. Carpet :: Magic


2. Bottoms :: Up


3. Music :: Christmas


4. Nails :: Finger


5. Watch it! :: Look out!


6. Your life :: is grand


7. Candies :: Chocolates


8. Chafing :: Burning


9. Svelte :: Lean


10. Ding ::

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Unconscious Mutterings Week 306

I say ... and you think ... ?

1. Love affair :: Romance


2. Bubble :: Gum


3. Pimple :: Clearasil


4. Knocks :: Raps


5. Persistent :: Determined


6. Infected :: Sick


7. Yay! :: No!


8. Repaint :: Refinish


9. Daily :: Grind


10. Quickly! :: Rapido!

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Unconscious Mutterings Week 305

I say ... and you think ... ?

1. Sleepy :: Grumpy


2. Thanksgiving :: Turkey Day


3. Fifteen :: Anxious to drive


4. Authority :: Respect my


5. Bangs :: Hair


6. Curled :: Shaved chocolate


7. Young man :: Old man


8. Surprised :: Shocked


9. Mistake :: Error


10. Handle it :: Take care of it

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Unconscious Mutterings Week 304

I say ... and you think ... ?

1. Spit it out :: What are you trying to say?


2. Shadow :: Eye


3. Database :: Computer


4. Expression :: Heartfelt


5. Boss :: ADD


6. Baby :: Wipes


7. Mystic :: River


8. Kate :: & Leopold (Random, I've never even seen that movie!)


9. Boobies :: Feel your (i.e. to encourage monthly breast checks)


10. Raid :: Police

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Unconscious Mutterings Week 302

I say ... and you think ... ?

1. Coverage :: Political


2. Cynical :: Fool


3. Gust :: Wind


4. Improvised :: Comedy


5. V :: WXY&Z


6. Guests :: Missing


7. Brutal :: Honesty


8. Grant :: General


9. Pull :: Harder


10. Streaming :: Sound

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Unconscious Mutterings Week 301

I say ... and you think ... ?

1. In love :: In lust


2. Be my guest :: Go ahead


3. Number one :: Boston Red Sox


4. Swallowed whole :: Gulped


5. 50 percent :: Half


6. Made in :: the USA


7. Supplement :: Vitamins


8. Right for :: Me


9. Endless :: Neverending


10. Ceramic :: Pottery

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Unconscious Mutterings Week 300

I say ... and you think ... ?

1. Contemplate :: Think


2. In the house :: Warm


3. Classical :: Punk


4. Quest :: Nissan


5. Best friend :: Confidant


6. 1991 :: Rodney King


7. Never will :: I root for the Yankees


8. Fool :: In love


9. Unhappy :: Sad


10. Best man :: Maid of Honor

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Unconscious Mutterings Week 299

I say ... and you think ... ?

1. Magical :: Mysterious


2. Shrimp :: Delicious


3. Project Runway :: Make it work!


4. Economy :: Frustrating


5. Porch :: Swing


6. State of affairs :: Volatile


7. .com :: .org


8. Fifty cents :: Two quarters


9. Ripping :: Tearing


10. Bull :: Horn

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Unconscious Mutterings Week 298

I say ... and you think ... ?

1. Zoo :: Baby animals


2. Neighborhood :: Block


3. Salute :: Flag


4. Immortality :: Never die


5. Dominion :: Power


6. Rhonda :: Help me


7. Parties :: Are fun


8. Prince of Darkness :: Dracula


9. Garbage :: In/Garbage Out


10. Standard :: Deviation

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Unconscious Mutterings Week 297

I say ... and you think ... ?

1. Insight :: Knowledge


2. Irksome :: Bothersome


3. Maybe :: So, Maybe Not


4. Confirmation :: Guaranteed


5. Bib :: Bob


6. Stop! :: Go


7. Lobster :: Mmmm . . .


8. Boys :: Girls


9. Fire away :: Let 'er rip


10. Give up :: Waive the white flag

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Unconscious Mutterings Week 296

I say ... and you think ... ?

1. Hearing :: Seeing


2. Aggression :: Testosterone


3. Charged :: Fully


4. Traveler :: World


5. Hydrate :: Water


6. Detox :: Clean up


7. Qualify :: Make the cut


8. Prison :: Garb


9. Frontal :: Full (lol)


10. Pep talk :: Pep rally

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Unconscious Mutterings Week 295

I say ... and you think ... ?

1. Heist :: Gene Hackman


2. Hack :: Compter


3. Dane :: Great


4. Stings :: Burns


5. Monkey :: See, Monkey Do


6. Junkie :: XL


7. Pumped :: Excited


8. Brass :: Monkey


9. Fight! :: Club


10. Vouch :: Guarantee

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Unconscious Mutterings Week 294

I'm really late on this week's UM, but better late than never!

I say ... and you think ... ?

1. Cut the crap :: Stop it!


2. Scent :: Perfume


3. Vanishing :: Disappearing


4. Wetness :: Sweat


5. Cheap :: Bargain


6. Badges :: Of honor


7. Puppy :: Adorable


8. Problem solver :: This is not me


9. Gambling :: Slots


10. Sophia :: Loren

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Unconscious Mutterings Week 293

I say ... and you think ... ?

1. House :: Clean


2. Think :: Too tired


3. Clot :: Blood


4. Believe me :: Trust me


5. Fumigation :: Pests


6. Bore :: Accounting


7. Luck :: Lottery


8. Patient :: Doctor


9. Tremors :: Earthquake


10. Pickles :: Fried Dill

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The 100 Things Meme

So, I was directed to this website today to determine how many of the "100 Things You Should Eat Before You Die" I had tried. I'm almost halfway there, which isn't too bad, right? Although, there are some things on the list I doubt I'll ever try. Roadkill, anyone?

Foods I've tried are underlined. If I've counted right, there are 47.

1. Venison
2. Nettle tea
3. Huevos rancheros
4. Steak tartare
5. Crocodile
6. Black pudding
7. Cheese fondue
8. Carp
9. Borscht
10. Baba ghanoush
11. Calamari
12. Pho
13. PB&J sandwich
14. Aloo gobi
15. Hot dog from a street cart
16. Epoisses
17. Black truffle
18. Fruit wine made from something other than grapes
19. Steamed pork buns
20. Pistachio ice cream
21. Heirloom tomatoes
22. Fresh wild berries
23. Foie gras
24. Rice and beans
25. Brawn, or head cheese
26. Raw Scotch Bonnet pepper
27. Dulce de leche
28. Oysters
29. Baklava
30. Bagna cauda
31. Wasabi peas
32. Clam chowder in a sourdough bowl
33. Salted lassi
34. Sauerkraut
35. Root beer float
36. Cognac with a fat cigar
37. Clotted cream tea
38. Vodka jelly/Jell-O shot
39. Gumbo
40. Oxtail
41. Curried goat
42. Whole insects
43. Phaal
44. Goat’s milk
45. Single malt whisky
46. Fugu
47. Chicken tikka masala
48. Eel
49. Krispy Kreme original glazed doughnut
50. Sea urchin
51. Prickly pear
52. Umeboshi
53. Abalone
54. Paneer
55. McDonald’s Big Mac Meal
56. Spaetzle
57. Dirty gin martini
58. Beer above 8% ABV
59. Poutine
60. Carob chips
61. S’mores
62. Sweetbreads
63. Kaolin
64. Currywurst
65. Durian
66. Frogs’ legs
67. Beignets, churros, elephant ears or funnel cake
68. Haggis
69. Fried plantain
70. Chitterlings, or andouillette
71. Gazpacho
72. Caviar and blini
73. Louche absinthe
74. Gjetost, or brunost
75. Roadkill
76. Baijiu
77. Hostess Fruit Pie
78. Snail
79. Lapsang souchong
80. Bellini
81. Tom yum
82. Eggs Benedict
83. Pocky
84. Tasting menu at a three-Michelin-star restaurant
85. Kobe beef
86. Hare
87. Goulash
88. Flowers
89. Horse
90. Criollo
91. Spam
92. Soft shell crab
93. Rose harissa
94. Catfish
95. Mole poblano
96. Bagel and lox
97. Lobster Thermidor
98. Polenta
99. Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee
100. Snake