Question of the Day?

dress up

2011-11-16T22:26:00.000-06:00

Dear QotD?ers,
I have been way busy or something, not keeping up with this blog. Sorry!

So, Today's Question of the Day? is:

Thinking of your costume wearings of the past... were most of them home made? store bought? put together with items you already had?

Love,
The Asker

Halloween

2011-11-07T20:57:00.000-06:00

Dear QotD?ers,
Hey, have you missed me? I've been busy, and then all last week we were sick. It was sad.
So I'm behind a holiday, but I'm going to ask questions about Halloween.

Today's Question of the Day? is:

Does your family celebrate halloween?

Love,
The Asker

FFFFT FFTT or blub blub blub

2011-10-23T22:16:00.000-05:00

Dear QotD?ers,
These couplets should all be followed by Whattareya gonna pick? Hot Pockets!
ready?

If you want a hunk of meat
inside a pastry treat...

When your wife is on your back
about a stupid snack... (this one was Justin's)

Want a chicken pot pie
but you're a poor guy?...

We've been having loads of fun. And I've been documenting, with lots of photos, on our family blog. If you aren't a "member", send me an e-mail and I'll send you an invite. The next post will be: Ballunar Glow

Today's Question of the Day? is: about modes of transportation again

Would you rather take a day trip on a hot air balloon or a submarine?

Love,
The Asker

HOT POCKETS!

2011-10-10T21:23:00.001-05:00

Dear QotD?ers,

There are lots of things that Justin and I don't share: my clothes, razors, toothbrushes, vitamins,... If these were something that he really needed, there would be no problem with it, but assuredly he would ask first. and I him. I have now enlisted him to explain to you how sweet snacks work in this house:

"So, I go shopping on Sunday and buy sweet things and bring them home and say 'These are for you!' and then proceed to pack them in lunches and eat them for snacks while they last. You prefer to wait until you really want them to indulge, which, as it happens, is typically late in the week, shortly after they are gone. Sound about right?"

Yup, that sounds about right. emphasis on the "these are for you" and them being gone before the week is over. I give him a hard time about this almost every week.

If you share absolutely everything with your partner, please tell me.

Remember Hot Pockets? and more importantly Hot Pockets Commercials?

Today's Question of the Day? is:

If you were on the Hot Pocket marketing team, what would your jingle be?

Love,
The Asker

I bet you weren't expecting that alternate question...

2011-10-05T21:52:00.000-05:00

Dear QotD?ers,

I guess I consider it fall when I can get into the car after work and it doesn't feel like an oven. I'm still waiting for that.

Today's Question of the Day? is:

For those of you that christmas shop, when do you get started and when do you finish?

For those of you that don't, Did you know that Steve Jobs died today?

Love,
The Asker

Gettin chilly, just a lil bit

2011-10-04T21:36:00.000-05:00

Dear QotD?ers,

I would love to travel by train, especially if I had my own sleeper car for personal space, and was traveling with friends, so we could all meet at the dining car for lunch. That would be pretty magical, I think.

Today's Question of the Day? is:

How cold does it have to be before you start putting socks on a baby?

How do you know when fall has truly started?

Love,
The Asker

movement

2011-10-03T22:31:00.000-05:00

Dear QotD?ers,

When I was little, I would have said a tree house, because they are super neat! now, I would say neither, because I'm sure they would be full of bugs and spiders. That's kind of sad. How am I supposed to be brave for Elizabeth when she wants to go outside and explore if I'm all ick! a bug! ?

Today's Question of the Day? is:

Would you rather travel by plane, train or automobile?

Love,
The Asker

location

2011-10-02T22:03:00.000-05:00

Dear QotD?ers,

Ok, so maybe it wasn't a bear. I tried to get a picture on the way home Thursday, but it turned out pretty terrible. Since I don't have any proof..... well, he doesn't have proof that it wasn't a bear.

Today's Question of the Day? is:

Would you rather have a tree house or a playhouse (on the ground), and why?

Love,
The Asker

black bear, black bear, what do you see? nothing. i'm dead.

2011-09-29T10:06:00.000-05:00

Dear QotD?ers,

I'd be tempted to have our bedroom redone. there is plenty of empty space and empty walls that I'd love to have painted, decorated and maybe even a chase lounge (that's not how you spell it, is it. chaaaze?)
but ultimately i'd pick the living room. since it is the most used room in the house, and it also has plenty of empty walls.
Unless this redo can include a dumb waiter. then it's the upstairs movie room. DUMB WAITER!!!

Today's Question of the Day? is:

Why doesn't Justin believe me when I claim the roadkill on the way to work is a black bear?

love,
The Asker

decorate it

2011-09-27T22:25:00.000-05:00

Dear QotD?ers,

I love rainbow= red + blue + yellow. mmmmmmmmm

Today's Question of the Day? is:

If you could have any room in your home remodled (flooring, walls, fixtures, furniture, art, interior decorator...) for freeeeee, which room would you choose?

Love,
The Asker

colors count.

2011-09-25T22:47:00.000-05:00

Dear QotD?ers,

I have three things that I will share for the worst things that have happened in the past year:
1) Post partum depression. This is number 1. it's terrible. (but i'm doing better!)
2) pregnancy. it was terrible. when you are hooked up to a drug pump, you know it's bad. (but i'm doing better!)
3) missing the trip to brazil (because of #2)

Today's Question of the Day? is:

What's your favorite snow cone flavor?

Love,
The Asker

It can't all be happy sunshine hearts and flowers.

2011-09-22T08:39:00.000-05:00

Dear QotD?ers,

I just sneezed 6 times. that's a lot of sneezing.

The best thing that has happened to me in the past year is Elizabeth, duh. 2nd best? seeing a great deal of my parents and in-laws (mostly because of Elizabeth, but also because of summer, and retirement).

For my birthday, we went to cheesecake factory! mmmmmm

Today's Question of the Day? is:

What was the worst thing that happened to you in the past year?

Love,
The Asker

my Birthday!

2011-09-20T21:09:00.000-05:00

Dear QotD?ers,

Without any announcing, some of you found/saw/checked that QotD? was back AND RESPONDED! Thank you from the bottom of my heart. If there had been no responses, there might not be a question today. You are the fuel that feeds my questioning fire. KEEP IT UP!

Today's Question of the Day? is:

What did you do to celebrate my birthday?

Love,
The Asker

Grand Re-Opening!

2011-09-20T08:00:00.001-05:00

Howdy, my adoring fans! In honour of my birthday, I'm going to try QotD? again! To see if I can really keep up, I'm going to keep it simple for a while. maybe just a question and nothing more. I'll still answer and I'll still read all your answers.... but I've got a baby and a family blog that I'm trying to keep updated for all of Elizabeth's adoring fans that live far away (what, not invited to the family blog yet? Just send me an e-mail!)

Today's Question of the Day? is:

What is the best thing that has happened to you in the past year?

Love,
The Asker

Happy New Year! 7/9

2011-01-19T21:33:00.002-06:00

Dear QotD?ers,

Hey everyone. Did I tell you that I'm supposed to restrict my physical activity? Yeah. It's not bed rest, but it's a step towards it. I'm hoping that my powers of super lazyness will win over my reduced circulation.

Just a sec, the baby wants to say hi. ~bulging abdomen moves~

My goals for 2011 all involve this baby: paint the nursery, have all the real necessities by the time baby is born, have a baby, be 'good' parents, figure out child care. Those are good goals.

Today's Question of the Day? is:

Do you have any big trips planned for this year?

Love,
The Asker

Happy New Year! 6/9

2011-01-13T20:20:00.002-06:00

Dear QotD?ers,

My little brother is now living in Wyoming. so cooold. I would never make it. I've been having a rough time down here on the gulf coast where's it's only gotten down to 28 degrees. Good luck and God Bless!

Hmm, what world event had an impact on me? I thought this would be a good question, but I'm having a hard time thinking of something. I'm going to pick the winter olympics because I love the olympics. the opening ceremonies are always fantastic. the gulf oil spill was a pretty big deal, but I wouldn't say it impacted me greatly. Yes, it was terrible and I'm sure prices on gas related stuff went up, but directly, not much.

I ordered girl scout cookies today. i can't wait until i get them.

Today's Question of the Day? is:

What goals or resolutions do you have for 2011?

Love,
The Asker

Happy New Year! 5/9

2011-01-10T21:45:00.005-06:00

Dear QotD?ers,

We had our first of five childbirth classes this evening. It was just the intro class and we didn't get too in depth on any one topic. If my face swells up, I should call the doctor. I might not be able to tell if it's my water breaking or my baby giving me a punch in the bladder. you know, crazy general information like that.

I'm eating pudding.

The farthest distance I travelled in my heart was to Brazil for a wedding that we timed out SHOULD have been possible, but this baby didn't care. The farthest distance I travelled with my physical self was up to the DFW metroplex. I had to use google to see if that was a farther trip than Lake Charles, LA.

Today's Question of the Day? is:
What world event in 2010 made the most impact on you?

Love,
The Asker

Happy New Year! 4/9

2011-01-09T21:35:00.002-06:00

Dear QotD?ers,

We went to a wedding this weekend (woah, that's some alliteration). Here's a picture of us all dressed up: Don't we look good? I find Justin especially handsome and my hair looks fantastic. This is going to be one of those pictures I'm proud to show my child when they are 5. "look! that's you!" I'll say. "Mommy, you look so pretty!" Bryndle Xor will say. "Thank you sweetie!" Aren't we a great family already?

I bet you could all could guess what our most significant change was in 2010. If you guess 'PREGNANCY,' you would be correct. My life completely changed. And I hate to sound negative, but it changed for the worse. I'm glad there are some women out there who have uneventful pregnancies or even love being pregnant. But my first two trimesters, with the exceptions of 6-8 weeks was ROUGH and AWEFUL. I lost weight, I was on drugs, I was on a drug pump from September to November. This pregnancy has taken a physical and emotional toll on me. Good thing I'm going to love this baby!

Today's Question of the Day? is:

What is the farthest you travelled in 2010?

Love,
The Asker

Happy New Year! 3/9

2011-01-05T21:10:00.003-06:00

Dear QotD?ers,

Today was a better day. I started the day with Pepcid AC which kept the heartburn away. Sadly, Justin had to attend a last minute meeting at work and we didn't get to leave until 6:15 today. Seriously? Seriously.

my 2010 goals:
-get together with friends once a month. I did really good for the first half of the year, then went completely off the radar for a few months. November and December were good, though.
-go to bed early. I did NOT do good for the first half of the year, then required early sleep as a coping mechanism. Success?
-exercise. fail, all around. oh well
-decorate the house and stuff. I did get some more frames up and the Christmas decorations looked real good.
-Make QotD? better. no, this did not happen. again, QotD? went off the radar for a few months
-Keep up with the 365 picture blog. see above.
-SECRET GOAL = GET PREGNANT. SUCCESS.

from a pure numbers standpoint, 4 to 2. but that last 1 superceeds all the failures, so I have no regrets.

Today's Question of the Day? is:

What was the most significant change for you in 2010?

Love,
The asker

Happy New Year! 2/9

2011-01-03T20:37:00.002-06:00

Dear QotD?ers,

Today was not a good day. I didn't feel good and I got overwhelmed with being pregnant and the fact that I haven't done anything about childcare yet.

For New Year's Eve, Justin and I stayed at home and watched TV and played games. I ate egg rolls and pizza and then had heartburn. I hate heartburn. We watched the ball drop and then went to bed. Those crazy kids in the neighborhood set off fireworks and we stayed away from the windows.

Today's Quesiton of the Day? is:

Now that 2010 is over, How did you do on your resolutions or goals? (Here's a reminder of what they were)

Love,
The Asker

Happy New Year! 1/9

2011-01-02T22:48:00.002-06:00

Dear QotD?ers,

HAPPY NEW YEAR! We made it! 2010 is over and 2011 is ahead of us. QotD? started out the year strong, completely collapsed in the middle of the year from exhaustion and misery, and I'm trying to kick it up here again. Please be patient as the revival continues and know that every response I get makes me happy. :D

Today's Question of the Day? is:

Who did you spend New Year's Eve with and what did you do to celebrate?

Looove,
The Asker

New Year's Eve

2010-12-30T21:07:00.002-06:00

Dear QotD?ers,

The whirlwind is over! 5 Family events in 7 days. I really don't think we are going to do that ever again, but I don't think there will ever be a confluence of circumstances that would present such a sitaution, either. And next year we should have a baby, which I keep hearing means that people come to visit us. I think I can handle that.

Have you heard that QotD?er Jackie will be moving to Wyoming after she gets married? Her fiance* accepted a job up there. When they asked if we would visit, my immediate answer was "not in the winter."

Today's Question of the Day? is:

What sort of advice, suggestions or requests would you have for someone moving from Texas to the Frigid North?

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE! The next series of questions will all be about 2010 reflections or new year stuff, so prepare thyself.

Love,
The Asker

*her fiance being my younger brother, but he doesn't play QotD? anymore, so he gets a second hand reference.

stuff or more

2010-12-27T21:34:00.002-06:00

Dear QotD?ers,

Our sent/recieved ratio turned out to be 36/16. Man, that was a lot of cards. And most of that was to family and close familyfriends. We also got cards from our realtor, the OB doctor (well, the entire medical team at the facility, include one grumpus that they stuck on the end of the group photo) and Justin and I each got a card from the managers at work. It's the same card. But we are on the mailing list as individuals, not a couple. Really, they could save the stamp and the paper and I wouldn't mind.

Tonight we did some cleaning up in the house because we anticipate overnight guests tomorrow and Wednesday. Justin is finishing up the bathroom and then claims that we need to vacuum the living room again (I just did that a week ago!) I guess if he does it, I don't have a problem.
I'm real tired, though, so I'm going to fold that load of laundry that I did on Saturday, shower and go to bed. hopefully before the post-dinner heartburn kicks in, but I doubt i'll be that lucky. Seriously. I hate heartburn.

Today's Question of the Day? is:

What is one thing you recieved for Christmas that you are especially thankful for? (doesn't have to be a tangible gift! think as broadly as you like)

Love,
The Asker

Merry Christmas!!

2010-12-26T20:41:00.002-06:00

Dear QotD?ers.

Merry Christmas my friends! I hope you have been having a wonderful holiday season.
We have done too much travelling, but it's been good to see family and friends. We even had a chance to see Anne, Dr. Fandango, Mr. SuperHappySunshineSmiles and Sweetie Pie. We played a few games with them, which Justin considered one of the best gifts he recieved.

Ugh, heartburn. lemme get some milk.

OK.

I know that not everyone does Christmas cards, but I'm curious.

Today's Question of the Day? is:

What is the ratio of sent to recieved of Christmas cards for you or your family this year?

Don't include the cards you got from businesses or your dentist.

Love,
The Asker

GET IN THE CAR

2010-12-20T19:48:00.002-06:00

Dear QotD?ers,

Guess who I get to see tomorrow? A NEWLY ENAGED BRENDA!!
Guess what I should be doing more of tonight? DECLUTTERING THE HOUSE FOR HER VISIT! and maybe some more laundry.
This baby isn't interested in housework. This baby is interested in finding corners of my abdomen to be uncomfortable in. Thanks baby.

Today's Question of the Day? is:

Will you be doing any traveling this holiday season?

We will. We'll be staying in Texas, but going north, going east and going west. and south, if you consider work commuting as part of travel.

Love,
The Asker.

they spelled my name wrong at least 5 times.

2010-12-14T21:07:00.003-06:00

Dear QotD?ers,

Don't forget to look at yesterday's comments for my responses to your answers.

TodayI went to the dentist, had blood taken for testing AND had another ultrasound.
I have two miniature cavities, the test results will inform the endocrinologist, and LBB is looking like a healthy 26 week old fetus. overall = success.

Today's Question of the Day? is:

Would you pay for a copy of an old yearbook (say one of yours, or your parents')? Let's say about $10 for an electronic copy or $20 for a hard copy.

Love,
The Asker

x x8

2010-12-13T21:24:00.002-06:00

Dear QotD?ers,

I love making marshmalows and then cutting them into fun shapes with cookie cutters. and then I can give people snowflake shaped marshmallows!

We watched The Happening this evening. My what a strange movie. I will not recommend it to you. It made me feel bad about plants.

Tonight (Monday) is the peak of the Gemenid meteor shower. It also marks Justin and my 8-year Kiss-a-versary. That's right. I marked our first kiss on the calendar.

Today's Question of the Day? is:

Do you remember your first kiss, or your first kiss with someone special?

Love,
The Asker

from the kitchen, with love.

2010-12-12T21:56:00.002-06:00

Dear QotD?ers,

Pregnancy is weird. There are just new weird things happening every day.

My favorite way to warm up is to be in cozy pajamas under a cozy blanket. Perhaps with Justin, but only if his feet aren't cold. Speaking of Justin, it was his birthday on Friday!!!!!

This weekend we went out of town for Jackie's Bridal shower (hi Jackie!) and a surprise 50th birthday party for my aunt. The first was very successful, and I was one of the hostesses, so I mean it. The second was in the evening after it had gotten cold, and I was getting tired. It was wonderful and sweet and there was a slide show of pictures. But I was about done at 9:30. Justin and I danced 1 1/2 songs.

Today's Question of the Day? is:

What are your favorite Christmastime goodies to make, share or recieve?

Love,
The Asker

brrrrrr fixer

2010-12-09T21:52:00.003-06:00

Dear QotD?ers,

Excellent news: I finished one of my crafty crafts. The Christmas Card Display Wreath is complete! I even have 5 cards on display.

Sad news: Justin forgot to pack bread in the lunchbox. Instead of a ham and cheese sammich I had ham and cheese on ritz crackers. It wasn't so bad, but took some work to cut up my ham and cheese in smaller bits. I really wish it was watermellon season. That would be delicious.

Today's Question of the Day? is:

When it is SUPER COLD outside, what is your favorite way to warm up?

Love,
The Asker

it's a boring one.

2010-12-08T21:25:00.002-06:00

Dear QotD?ers,

I currently have two crafty projects and I wish I had the time/energy to do them, because they are Christmas crafty projects. I'm making a card displaying wreath from an embroidery hoop, clothes pins and ribbon. This one is actually in progress. i just need to do the ribboning part. Then I want to make a tree skirt. I've got fabric and I've made a pattern. I just need to get cutting. That part always makes me the most nervous. there's no turning back once you've destroyed the fibers of that beautiful, large piece of fabric.

Today's Question of the Day? is:

What did you have for lunch?

Love,
The Asker

CRAFTY CRAFTY CRAFTS!

2010-12-06T21:35:00.002-06:00

Dear QotD?ers,

Well, we don't have a catapult, explosives or a sledgehammer to massively destroy the pumpkin. We also don't have any sort of composting heap. Hmm, maybe Justin's parents will take it for their compost heap. Otherwise, we'll just throw it away. Sorry. If any of you want to come pick it up, that's fine by me.

Today's Question of the Day? is:

What is your current or last crafty activity/project?

Love,
The Asker

Punkin'

2010-12-05T22:36:00.002-06:00

Dear QotD?ers,

At Target today, I spent exactly $20.00. It was magical! And then I used a gift card, so I didn't even spend money. I love that sort of shopping.

I spent a lot of this evening decorating the house for Christmas. It looks pretty festive around here. Justin helped decorate the tree. We bought a new, artificial tree this year. It's 7 1/2' tall and has rainbow twinkle lights. This is an amazing upgrade from the 3', $10 tree from Walmart that we had been using for 5 years. I'll have to post a picture for you sometime.

We still need to put lights in the bushes and maybe the trees outside. And do something with our last fall decoration.

Today's Question of the Day? is:

What should we do with an uncarved pumpkin we've had sitting on our front porch since Halloween?

Loooove,
The Asker

it's almost like winter, or something

2010-11-30T21:25:00.003-06:00

Dear QotD?ers,

Look! I'm here again! as soon as I get done with this I'm going to blow-dry my hair, but until then I'm typing and looking at our Christmas tree. it has rainbow twinkle lights. At some point we'll put decorations on it, probably this weekend.

Today's Question of the Day? is:

How would you describe the coldness where you live, in 25 words or more?

Love,
The Asker

Thanksgiving

2010-11-28T21:12:00.003-06:00

Howdy Hey!

How has your month been without me? My month has been better than expected. My health is improving and my baby is developing normally. hooray! I'm already sharing detailed information about my pregnancy by e-mails and facebook, so if you want to hear more about it, just let me know and I'll catch you up. Othewise, let's get onto the question!

Today's Question of the Day? is:

What are you thankful for?

I'm thankful that I was able to enjoy many large delicious meals over my Thanksgiving holiday. It was a serious worry that I'd be feeling crummy, cranky, tired or too nauseas to eat much or enjoy any of it. But I ate hearty meals: Thursday ham dinner, Friday Thanksgiving lunch, Friday night fish fry, Saturday morning pancakes, Saturday lunch soup and MEAT. I think I gained 3 pounds, and I hope I can keep them.

Love,
The Asker

The List

2010-10-31T22:01:00.002-05:00

Guest Asker Anne returns!
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Question of the Day...or Month

This summer we started a new game which I called The Lists.

Someone would start a list in the morning and everyone follow suit, more or less, throughout the day. It was fun, especially when we had company this summer and we made them participate. An example list from this summer:

Nick is legit.
Bob is real.
Anne is amazing.
Jessica is the best.
Jacob is three ducks in a man costume.

I do not know how to make The List game into a question, or maybe I just am not taking the time, but here is a start for the game:

Anne is mathematical.

It's only been a month.....

2010-10-26T20:33:00.005-05:00

Dear QotD?ers,

Hey everyone. I know you've missed QotD? I'm still working on feeling better. I've made A LOT of progress. I was diagnosed with hyperthyroidism which is likely the main sorce of my nausea, miserableness and weightloss (that's right, weightloss. pregnant ladies are not supposed to lose weight.) I'm on medication for that, which I attribute to my improvement. Again, if you'd like to be kept up on how I'm doing, let me know. I'm trying a bi-weekly e-mail update.

If you are reading this at the blog website, take a look near the upper right hand corner. There's a baby progress bar! You can see how far along I am and how many days I have left (assuming the average 40 week pregnancy.)

Now for some of that visual progress.

can you tell I'm getting more rotund? I'm not sure that I can.

Today's Question of the Day? is:

Last week was the 8th Annual QotD? Hug Week! How many different people did you hug? one point per person, 3 points if it was a QotD?er, 5 points if it was The Asker.

Love,
The Pregnant Asker

Guest Asker: woman

2010-09-28T08:03:00.002-05:00

Good news: my appetite is improving
Bad news: I overtoasted my bagel and now it has burnt bits : [
Good news: I'm eating a bagel!

Other news: my birthday was last Monday. It was pretty aweful for a birthday, but at least there wasn't a hurricane.

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Dinner Revelations

I had three consecutive weeks that contained one evening of Meet the Teacher Nights. This year the middle child decided he would not accompany me so that the teachers would feel free to discuss him. This made me laugh, as I was sure that I was not bound to hear anything different that I would have with his presence.

One evening, before leaving, I turned to our daughter and said, "I will clean your dishes for you if you will clean up your room and all the toys in the front room from earlier today."

She protested.

"Mom, I am getting older. Getting older means that I am growing up and becoming a woman. And being a woman means DISHES."

I might have laughed at this, if that ton of bricks was not sitting on my chest preventing me from breathing.

Years ago, my oldest made this notation when I picked him up from school.

"You know, teenage girls look just like women. Except women have bigger dupas and hair on their face."

I am still crawling out from under that ton of bricks. Ouch.

So the big question is:

How would you have finished the sentence "And being a woman means....?"

Just so I am clear on this with everyone, I would not have defined womanhood as dishes! And also, so we are very clear,if Dr. Fandango responds no more after this question, you can assume he was badly injured.

Guest Asker: Anne

2010-09-16T08:23:00.000-05:00

We continue with Guest Asker Anne

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This weekend my children all praised me for how I handle my anger and frustration.

I was ironing clothes for the upcoming week. The iron popped and that was it. Another iron dead and useless. The third in about seven months.

I walked out into the front room and asked Nick to put on some goggles and work shoes. He responded fairly quickly to this request.

I gave him the defunct iron and asked him to smash it into unrecognizable pieces for me.

Suddenly there was a flurry of interest in what Nick was doing. Jacob and his friend decided they would love to help. Jacob insisted that what they needed were firecrackers. AND I DID NOT PROTEST.

They were unable to explode the darned thing, but did take turns with a sledge hammer beating the thing into the ground. Nick thanked me for giving him that task.

We all piled in the truck and went to the dollar store for a new iron. I will listen to no commentary on purchasing an iron from the dollar.

Once we got home, I pulled out the new iron and, out of habit, started to file the instruction manual. Two steps into that process, I stopped.

"I will NOT save another manual for a stupid iron. I hate the stupid manual. You know what, I want this to burn. Let's go burn some instructions!"

I had four kids flying out the door extolling me.

Well, I can't be the only anger person out here. So.....

What was the last thing that you wanted to smash to pieces?

I return! briefly

2010-09-13T08:02:00.003-05:00

Dear QotD?ers,

It's me! I'm back for a quick question and update and then we'll get back to the guests.

It's about time for me to tell you what my big project is. There's still no visible progress, but I've been working very hard on it.

I am pregnant!

This is our first public announcement (because I love you best. facebook can wait a few more days), so don't be upset that you haven't heard about it yet. Here are some of the details:
-we are very excited
-at the end of my first trimester
-due date will be sometime mid-March
-we do not plan on learning the gender
-I am still dealing with nausea. This is the biggest problem and I why I have been so reclusive lately. I put all my energy into drinking, eating and resting - and going to work because I have to. I'm on some anti-nausea medication, which has been helping. At this point I do not require further advice on managing nausea. I've heard it all and it hasn't helped me. I am a sad sad pregnant lady. Please put me in your prayers and/or happy thoughts.

If you want further details, e-mail or call me. I'll try to keep from sharing too much information on this blog, unless it's really fun and exciting information.

Today's Question of the Day? is:

What's the best food to get at the fair?

Love,
The Pregnant Asker

Guest Asker: Dr. Fandango

2010-09-08T07:54:00.000-05:00

He returns!

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Dear Answerers,

Yesterday I was sitting in on an Aerospace engineering class. The teacher thought the functions of an air planes "six pack" to the students. This is a control panel of six different meters of which include a Vertical speed indicator, blah, blah, blah, and an attitude indicator. The name of which I found to be quite hilarious. Half an hour later the young engineers started bickering about who was right about which plane function did what. After a few moments of this ruckus the teacher asked for the class to "Please shut up and sit down". It was at that time that I ever so kindly suggested that maybe they should all check their attitude indicators.

So the question I have for you is, How many times have you crashed a plane(real or imaginary)?

Sincerely,
Dr. Fandango, Asker of Questions

Guest Asker: Dr. Fandango

2010-08-31T08:20:00.003-05:00

We have a new Guest Asker today! It's everyone's favorite villian, Dr. Fandango!

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Yesterday I had some free time during my teaching job under the alias of "Mr. Smith" to go into the cafeteria. I sat down and collaborated with some of my coworkers and mostly talked about funny looking students behind their back (as we know all teachers do). Eventually dementia set in and some of them got up to go to the store. I asked very nicely and specifically if they would get me a single banana nut muffin and some regular, sweetened iced tea. They agreed and I gave them an undisclosed amount of money for this NOT TOO HARD TO FOLLOW TRANSACTION.

After another 20 minutes of poking of fun at students; they returned from a store 2 minutes down the street with a package of twenty blueberry muffins and a large container of lemon tea! I was slightly perturbed by this. Needless to say they were both executed immediately. I only had five minutes till class so I ate all twenty muffins and had an upset stomach for the rest of the day.

So my question to you fellow question answerers is, What is the most disappointing gift that you have ever received?

Sincerely,
Dr. Fandango, Wonderer of why teachers with rules can't
follow rules from teachers

Guest Asker: Anne

2010-08-30T08:28:00.001-05:00

Today we continue with Guest Asker Anne.
On a personal note, the couch we ordered in May will finally arrive at the end of the week!

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Asking A La Anne

My weekend was full of suffering.

"I know what our problem is. You have kitchenhiemers. You go into the kitchen and completely forget why you are there and what the kitchen is for."

"Pi is an irrational number. It just goes on and on without ever making sense. Pi is a woman."

I am still deluged with paperwork from the schools. With all the technology available to us, I am astounded that the schools have not found a better way to keep records. And I cannot express how much I bristle at the paperwork that asks me what language we speak, if we are migratory workers, if we are suffering financial hardships. All these ridiculous government standards that are sure to save us all, and there are still kids who do not have their needs met....because there is no time to give them the support they need to learn when everyone is so busy filling out forms.

I am all for meeting Jackie at Brookshire's!!

I have found a new cartoon that I love. Adventure Time! It is hilarious.

If you wanted to describe yourself as a formula, what formula would you be?

Guest Asker: Anne

2010-08-27T07:55:00.002-05:00

Today we continue with Guest Asker Anne.
Also: HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOM!

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Asking A La Anne

In the quest for the new clarinet, we spent several weekends accompanying my mom and dad on their weekly trip into Dallas. They go to Central Market, Goody Goody's and Whole Foods every Saturday. One weekend we went to the Asian market as well, after we ate at the Chinese restaurant where they serve dim sum. It has been very fun.

Central Market shopping is very different from my standard jaunt to Brookshire's to see all my best friends. Mostly because it is shopping mayhem. People stop anywhere, blocking aisles, cut across your path, bump into you and proceed as if they are the only people in the store. No one says excuse me, and if you offer that statement, no one responds. Sheeesh! I never!

Central Market also has all sorts of sample stands, which add to the problem, but certainly make shopping more interesting. However, we have learned that they will not allow children to sample the coffee. This was okay with my kids last week, as Central Market celebrated Hatch Chile Festival and ALL their samples included hatch chilies, even the coffee.

Not allowing kids to sample coffee seems crazy to me. I am sure they would not think twice about allowing children to try soda samples. I don't understand the whole "coffee is evil and not for children" mentality. I have always seen this as a Southern thing.

Another Southern habit that I have never adjusted to is allowing children to call adults by their first name. I have this itch to correct those few children that want to call me Miss Anne by telling them my name is Miss Anthrope.

By what name are you most comfortable with children using?

Guest Asker: Anne

2010-08-26T08:00:00.002-05:00

Today begins a new era. The first Guest Asker! Please welcome her stories and questions.

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Asking A La Anne

This week marked the beginning of school for an 11th, 7th and 3rd grader in our home. It was all fun and good until the 7th grader revealed the team he was on this year.

His school has a theme every year and they name the teams of teachers and students in accordance. This year the theme is Rock and Roll. The middle schooler is on Team ABBA. The other teams are Team Aerosmith and Team Monkeys.

Now, really? Team ABBA??? And in middle school?? They should have just gone with Team Queen, because their music was better. The high schooler and I decided to keep things fair the seventh grade should have Team Queen, Team ABBA and Team Elton.

And how does Team ABBA compare with Team Aerosmith? That is just mean.

And Team Monkeys?? Are we really gonna count them as a rock band??

Okay, that is a lot of questions and you're probably wondering if I got confused on the concept. But here is the only question participants need to answer:

If you were in charge of naming the seventh grade Rock and Roll teams, what band would you choose?

ducks and suspense.

2010-08-09T20:44:00.004-05:00

Dear QotD?ers,

Man I have weird dreams. Last night there was mud boggin' out behind the old farmstead. There's always been a tiny creek back there, but in my dream it was a huge river. There was this crazy lever/ramp that all the atvs and SUVs drove on, hauling their boat (by chain), and if they got enough momentum it would swing them from the river bank to the dock. This was pretty entertaining. A four-wheeler managed it, but then a Suburban tried and slid back down to the bank. WHAT KIND OF DREAM IS THAT?

One of my favorite traffic signs is DUCK CROSSING. I find it delightful that ducks hold such a permanent residency that they get to have their own crosswalk. And then I look for the ducks, and even if I can't find them, I imagine a mama duck and lots of ducklings scrambling across the road. Awwww!

OK, now for some news. I've started working on a really big project. It's taking up a lot more time and energy than I originally anticipated. However, it's really important to me, so I'm putting Question of the Day? on hold. I'll try to get a QotW? in at times, but I just cannot handle a daily commitment right now. I thank you all in advance for being patient and understanding. I'm not going to give you any details about the project, because it's still early on and I want to make some more progress on it before I tell you about it. suspense!

Today's Question of the Day? is:

Would you participate if there was a Guest Asker?

Would you be interested in being a Guest Asker yourself?

Love,
The Asker

favorites 5/5

2010-08-08T22:33:00.002-05:00

Dear QotD?ers,

Friday was my Friday-off. As sometimes happens, I got caught up in the weekend early and didn't get to QotD?. My appologies!

My favortie barnyard animal is a farm cat. I'm just really partial to cats. Also, that's one farm animal that I've had actual experience with up close. They eat scraps and hide in the bushes!

Today's Question of the Day? is:

What is your favorite traffic sign?

Love,
The Asker

favorites: 4/5

2010-08-04T20:27:00.003-05:00

Dear QotD?ers,

Hey! So You Think You Can Dance is on! Are you watching? I think the dances this week are allright, but I'm not super amazed. ooh, brr, I just got sprinkled with ice cold condensation from my drink. chilly!

My favorite room is our bedroom. We have some beautiful furniture and a cozy mattress. I love taking naps in there and it's great for reading. One day, when our BIG RED COUCH finally comes in, and the upstairs room becomes purposeful, it might win out!

Today's Question of the Day? is:

What is your favorite barnyard animal?

Love,
The Asker

favorites: 3/5

2010-08-03T18:23:00.003-05:00

Dear QotD?ers,

Bad news everyone. The plague has broken out in Peru. Don't go there.

I'm going to say cinnamon. It goes well on many desserts, breakfasts, gum and sweet potatoes.

Today's Question of the Day? is:

What is your favorite room of your home?

Love,
The Asker

favorites: 2/5

2010-08-02T18:34:00.002-05:00

Dear QotD?ers,

Ok, trying this as soon as I get home. Which is a little late today because we ran a quick errand on our way home.

Currently, my favorite pair of socks were a gift. They are black with two alley cats in love looking at a full moon. Instead of trash cans, they are sitting on a recycle bin. And not only are they adorable, but they are cozy as well.

Today's Question of the Day? is:

What is your favorite spice?

Love,
The Asker

favorites: 1/5

2010-08-01T22:00:00.003-05:00

Dear QotD?ers,

Did you miss me on my unnanounced week QotD? vacation?
Life got busy and the first things to get dropped are at-home internet time. I need to get a new schedule worked out, so QotD? might be coming at some random times in the evening.

My question was a week old, but we DID have a big event this weekend: Justins 10-yr high school reunion! I only knew one guy, a friend of Justin's that I had met before, but I got to meet a few of his other friends that came. Most of the attendees were people he didn't remember or even know when he was in H.S., but I'm glad we went. There were some delicious little egg rolls as part of the snacks being served. score!

Today's Question of the Day? is:

What is your favorite pair of socks?

Love,
The Asker

weeeekend

2010-07-22T21:48:00.003-05:00

Dear QotD?ers,

My answer would have been 'yes, i'm a cold natured person, so I could live without the AC' BUT. Wednesday I had to go outside in the middle of the day and the heat and humidity were so thick I almost couldn't breath. It was misssssserable. People who have to work out in that amaze me. So my new answer is 'not on the gulf coast.. but probably anywhere else if I had a good breeze... but not the gulf coast, please don't make me do it.'

OK, here's some big news. That tropical disturbane that was just aiming for Florida has now decided to become a Tropical Storm and Bonnie heard about the great air conditioning we have here in Texas, so she's changed her travel plans to arrive more westerly than Florida. I'll keep you updated if our lives are impacted by this bothersom potential guest.

Today's Question of the Day? is:

Do you have any big plans for this weekend?

Love,
The Asker

It'd get hot.

2010-07-21T21:13:00.002-05:00

Dear QotD?ers,

Sorry about the absence yesterday. I wasn't feeling good so I went to bed early. Wow you get a lot of sleep when that happens! But man, I didn't have time for anything else.

If I was subject to a request by a British man at an intersection, I'd probably giggle and not be able to answer.

Today's Question of the Day? is:

Could you live without air conditioning?

Love,
The Asker

Pardon me, do you have any?

2010-07-19T23:36:00.002-05:00

Dear QotD?ers,

Ketchup, yellow mustard, poppyseed dressing, worshestershire sauce, steak sauce, soy sauce, tobasco.. and that's all without going to look!

Two different news sources today were telling me about people's desire to drink raw, unpastuerized milk. Those people are crazy. Pastuerization is what keeps us from getting diseases, people! If you are drinking raw milk, please follow my advice and stop. There's no gaurantee that raw milk doesn't have cow poop germs. That does NOT do a body good.

Today's Question of the Day? is:

If you were parked at an intersection and the car next to you rolled down it's window and an old British man wanted to ask you a question, would you share your grey poupon, mint gum, or other item he requested, laugh uproariously, or something else altogether?

Love,
The Asker

in the shelves in the door.

2010-07-18T22:24:00.002-05:00

Dear QotD?ers,

I have to dissapoint you. I didn't do anything particularly Mucky on Friday. I went to work, but that's not quite enough. And I didn't make up for it this weekend either. It was pretty lazy - recovering from a long work day with movies, tv shows, reading (ooh I love to read!). I did encounter some productivity when I took the recyling to the center and stopped by the library. and I may have folded some clothes on Friday night. Well, it thought of something. let's see if you gals will accept this. It had been a week or so, so I shaved my legs while wearing a clay mask. that's sorta mucky, right?

Today's Question of the Day? is:

What condiments are in your refrigerator RIGHT NOW?

Love,
The Asker

MUCKY-MUCK!

2010-07-15T21:32:00.002-05:00

Dear QotD?ers,

I use shampoo and conditioner. If I'm in a rush, or am really tired and don't want to spend so much time on a shower, I will use Justin's 2-in-1. Shh, don't tell him.

As of today, both of my parents are retired. Congratulations Dad! (Mom, pass that message on please. We'll call this weekend to discuss wells and windmills.) They are going to be full of adventure stories, I just know it.

Assuming you are reading this on Friday, It's the 9th Annual Mucky-Muck Day! A day when everyone is encouraged to do something mucky. This may include actual muck, dirt, grime or filth, or just be a tedious task that is onerous an zero fun.

Today's Question of the Day? is:

What are you going to do (or have you already done) for Mucky-Muck Day!?

Love,
The Asker

for hair

2010-07-14T22:10:00.002-05:00

Dear QotD?ers,

About the only frozen treat I can actually remember getting from an icecream truck is ninja turtle ice cream with bubblegum eyes. radical!

Sometimes I feel very powerful at work. Today, beyond all the frustration, was one of those days. I'm sure tomorrow it will go back to normal. so intense.

Today's Question of the Day? is:

shampoo? conditioner? two-in-one?

Love,
The Asker

THERE'S MUSIC!

2010-07-13T22:49:00.002-05:00

Dear QotD?ers,

If I ever saw a double rainbow in person, I would be delighted. Rainbows are a great feature of nature with a fantastic science explanation. WAVELENGTHS!
There's a crazy guy on the internet that saw one and made a video of his reaction: which was crazy. Then some other people on the internet made it into a song. There is a bleeped word near the end, so view/listen at your own discretion. The song cracks me up!

I know that a strawberry popscicle is not ice cream, but it is close enough, when it comes from an ice cream truck. Today I had a chocolate cone!

Today's Question of the Day? is:

What's your favorite frozen treat from an ice cream truck?

Love,
The Asker

double rainbow all the way across the sky

2010-07-12T23:13:00.003-05:00

Dear QotD?ers,

Once, at a fancy wedding reception, the dinner included three types of mashed potatoes: sweet, regular and something else. It seemed so decadent, having three potatoes on one plate. I was incredibly tickled and enjoyed them all!

Today was ice cream day at work. I got a strawberry popsicle.

Today's Question of the Day? is:

What does a double rainbow mean to you?

Love,
The Asker

mmmmmmmmmm, potatoes

2010-07-11T22:29:00.002-05:00

Dear QotD?ers,

Did you see that? Our weekend guest commented on the last post! Thanks Moana, we are so glad you could come. We ate good food, saw Toy Story 3 (and cried, except for Justin, who denies crying), and played about every non-traditional boardgame we own. And all the while we chatted and gossiped and told stories about our lives. It was the best sort of weekend.

Today's Question of the Day? is:

What is your best potato eating experience? Don't have one? make one up!

Love,
The Asker

not-Kofi is coming!

2010-07-08T23:49:00.003-05:00

Dear QotD?ers,

The bear in my caroon movie would be a koala (not a real bear, but it's my movie) and his friend would be a walabi. These two would have fun, australian accented adventures in their hot air baloon looking for the last kukabura in a gum tree.

In other news, a great friend of mine is flying into town in the afternoon. It may be rainig a lot, limiting our activities to those indoors.

Today's Question of the Day? is:

What activities do you like to do with out of town guests?

Love,
The Asker

bears in baloons

2010-07-07T21:38:00.002-05:00

Dear QotD?ers,

I think you know what I want more of for year three: more participation! Having a personal blog is totally sweet, but when you QotD?ers join in, it becomes a conversation. If you don't like my question, you don't have to answer it. You could comment on the random story I've shared with you, or share your own. I won't mind. TamiJean and Anne do it all the time and it's a lot of fun. I know you are out there... reading this.. all sneaky like.
Also, I REALLY want to get motivated and do Choose Your Own QotD? Adventure this year.

It started raining again today. Good news though, Hurricane Bonnie won't be making her debut this week. I am particularly glad about this because I have a friend flying in for the weekend and I'd hate for her to have to cancel or come to us with San Antonio when we evacuate.

Today's Question of the Day? is:

What animal would you choose to pair with a bear* in a cartoon movie about hot air baloons?

Love,
The Asker

*bear type of your choice

telll me

2010-07-06T21:33:00.002-05:00

Dear QotD?ers,

It's about time I answer some of my own questions:
7/6: For the 4th, we packed up some bug repellent, two camp chairs and drove out to the frontage road to watch fireworks. We found this spot last year, and it's pretty great! And then I sang along with the radio on the ride home. They were playing patriotic songs. I really impressed Justin with my singing of the 1812 Overature.
6/29: As Queen, I would force everyone to understand what a kolache is, and how it is different than a pig-in-a-blanket.
6/28: We really only know the good neighbors and the Canadians. I've talked to a few of the others. I still have this plan that we are going to invite our immediate neighbors (all around) for a homemade icecream party some summer weekend.

Good! now that we have all of that squared away, on to the question!!!!! !!

Today's Question of the Day? is:

What do you want to see more of from QotD?as we go into the third year of blog form?

Love,
The Asker

I'm tracking your activities.

2010-07-05T22:10:00.002-05:00

Dear QotD?ers,

I would get QotD? blog some question mark socks. Of course, I'd get myself a pair to match.

It has been an eventful weekend. We went roller skating on Saturday night with one of my high-school friends. I hadn't been since Junior High, and started off a little wobbly. By the end of the evening I was doing great... until... UNTIL... the end of the girls-only song, as Stacy and I were getting off the floor, I totally bit it. I fell back, and I'm still not sure how I landed, but based on my aches and pains, I'm guessing I held onto a railing with my right hand - taking most of the fall impact, then onto my butt and right forearm. I have no bruises, surprisingly enough. Then tonight we went over to a couple's house for dinner and played 3 board games with them! Cascarones, Robots and Space Depot. It was a lot of fun. Man, I like having friends that want to play games.

Today's Question of the Day? is:

What did you do for 4th of July?

Love,
The Asker

AN ANNIVERSARY! WITH FIREWORKS!

2010-07-05T00:37:00.003-05:00

Dear QotD?ers

This Fourth of July marked the 2nd anniversary of Question of the Day? Blog! Hooray! (click that link and let it play in the background.) I hope you have been enjoying the shennanigans and questions. I strive to entertain and get you to think about plenty of odd things. Any improvements or suggestions can always be sent to me via e-mail.

The traditional gift for a two year anniversary is cotton.

Today's Question of the Day? is:

What cotton gift would you get QotD?

Love,
The Asker

P.S. fireworks say: POPOP shewwwww FLASH ~sizzle sizzle~

super power

2010-06-28T22:41:00.002-05:00

Dear QotD?ers,

Today was a busy day! Last minute meetings and giving tours! This evening I tried to paint my nails with a phase-of-the-moon theme. One of the thumbs turned out well, but the rest look super messy. I'll probably repaint the rest solid. There will likely NOT be a QotD? tomorrow. Why is that? I'll be enjoying a triple feature of the Twilight Saga with Mom and Jackie.

Today's Question of the Day? is:

What would be your first act as King/Queen of the world?

Love,
The Asker

we don't

2010-06-27T22:47:00.002-05:00

Dear QotD?ers,

I had a great time with my mom. We laughed so hard looking at blueprints. That's how fantastic she is. Fabia and her family came over Saturday night for dinner and games. We played more games with them, including Beatles Rockband! Hooray! It was a really good weekend. I hope you all had great weekends too.

Today's Question of the Day? is:

Do you know all of your neighbors?

Love,
The Asker

you could do this during summer

2010-06-23T22:44:00.002-05:00

Dear QotD?ers,

mosquitoes. oh, when they get to me, it can be baaad.

Mom is here! She's going to have to entertain herself while we are at work tomorrow, but we get Friday off, so we can do all sorts of things*!

I was in training all day. They provided us with a donut breakfast and a chick-fil-a lunch. On my way from training to the plant, to pick up Justin, there was a small grass fire . There was a cop! but I don't know what he thought he'd get accomplished by himself.

Today's Question of the Day? is:

Have you ever been to a drive-in movie?

Love,
The Asker

*things may or may not include creating iron-on shirts for a movie premier next week.

what, is it summer or something?

2010-06-22T21:45:00.002-05:00

Dear QotD?ers,

I think the most summery thing would be to eat a huge slice of watermellon out in the backyard, spittin' seeds into the grass.

Guess who's coming to visit me? Mom! It will be good to see her and she has all this free time, now that she's retired.

Today's Question of the Day? is:

What is the worst summer pest?

Love,
The Asker

Posting problems?

2010-06-21T23:11:00.002-05:00

I know that some of you are having problems posting your answers (Mom, Anne, etc.) If you usually have problems, send me an e-mail. I'll hastle blogger.com if I can.

Summer! Summer!

2010-06-21T22:37:00.002-05:00

Dear QotD?ers,

Did you miss me yesterday? I did too. My computer decided to go blank, unexpectedly, and Justin was already asleep, so I decided to let it sleep.

Sunday afternoon the kittens were picked up and taken home. I really really liked having them over. Petting kittens, cuddling kittens, purring kittens = all wonderful. Justin didn't even have allergy problems. I look forward to seeing .com again when she's filled out some and interested in exploring or playing. KITTENS!

Happy Birthday to Amanda!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Today's Question of the Day? is:

What is the most summery activity ever? (Sabrina and Daryl, substitute 'wintery' for 'summery')

Love,
The Asker

Complete the lyrics: 5/5

2010-06-17T23:17:00.003-05:00

Dear QotD?ers,

This is .com, yes that is her name '.com' She's from a different litter than Grizz, smaller and more timid. Here she has just tucked herself in next to Justin.She is no where near as active or vocal as Grizz. She is recovering from deworming medicine, making her the saddest little cute kitten ever.

Today's Question of the Day? is:

How would you incorrectly complete the following lyric: And in the end the love you take is equal to _____________.?

Love,
The Asker

Complete the lyrics: 4/5

2010-06-16T23:23:00.003-05:00

Dear QotD?ers,

I told you I'd have super cute guests. This is Grizz:
He and his sister are staying until Sunday! What did I do this evening? get ready for kittens and then play with kittens. That's about it, BUT I LOVED IT.

Today's Question of the Day? is:

How would you incorrectly complete the following lyric: Twinkle, twinkle little star / __-__-__-__-__-__-__. ?

Love,
The Asker

Complete the lyrics: 3/5

2010-06-15T22:17:00.002-05:00

Dear QotD?ers,

It is confirmed. I will have super cute guests from tomorrow evening through Sunday. I am amazingly excited and can't wait. There will be pictures.

Last night I had a disturbing dreams. If I disliked snakes as much as I dislike spiders, it would have been an all out nightmare. I won't go into more details, becuase some of you may be ooged out a lot by snakes. After a few hours to reflect, the snakes were really more like Slimey from Sesame Street.

Today's Question of the Day? is:

How would you incorrectly complete the following lyric: All around the __-__-__-__ / The monkey chased the weasel / __-__-__-__-__-__-__-__-__ / POP goes the weasel. ?

Really, any alternate lyrics for any or all of that will be accepted.

Love,
The Asker

Complete the lyrics: 2/5

2010-06-14T22:45:00.004-05:00

Dear QotD?ers,

I had a great time today thinking of possible lyric completions. If you check the comments, you'll see that most of the answers are mine. Some of them I stole from Justin when we were laughing about it over lunch.
There's a possibility that I will have some super cute guests this weekend. I'm not going to say any more, but if it happens you will know!

Today's Question of the Day? is:

How would you incorrectly complete the following lyric: Come with me/ and you'll be/ in a world of __-__-__-__-__-__. ?

Love,

The Asker

Complete the lyrics: 1/5

2010-06-13T22:21:00.004-05:00

Dear QotD?ers,

I took a few days off last week. Some days I feel like I'm not providing you with a quality QotD? and I need to take a break and reflect on what I like best about this blog.

I really like when I'm able to tell you something exciting about my day, not just "i'm boring. ho hum, another day of work." I really like when I have a well thought of question, not just "uhh, it's 10:25 and I need a question. what's sitting on my desk? what cnn news story could I twist into a question?" I really, really like when my questions are interesting enough that they get many responses. I'm not just talking about my dedicated QotD?ers, though I love you very much. It's all the rest of you - the ones who tell me that you read this blog every day but don't answer. What have you got to lose? I don't care if your answer isn't witty or earthshattering or poignant. I care that you enjoying this blog that exists because of the answers it gets.

This week I am using a suggestion by Anne. (If you want to give me suggestions, put it in the comments or send me an e-mail or call me).

Today's Question of the Day? is:

How would you incorrectly complete the following lyric: Give me a break, give me a break! Break me off a piece of that ____ ______ ______! ?

Love,
The Asker

rain

2010-06-08T22:25:00.002-05:00

Dear QotD?ers,

My worst summer job was working for Anne. JUST KIDDING! I now love gel pens because of her. My worst summer job was an 'internship' for the Department of Justice. I reviewed performance appraisals and cross checked them to this book of print-outs. HUNDREDS AND HUNDREDS of these. The best part of the summer was when there was paper to shred. hooray! I went back for a few weeks during winter break, only to find they had mixed up my piles of 'COMPLETE!' and 'NOT COMPLETE!' and had to redo my work. boo.

Today's Question of the Day? is:

When is the last time you got soaked in the rain?

Love,
The Asker

summer drudge

2010-06-07T22:01:00.003-05:00

Dear QotD?ers,

Did you know that hurrican season has already started? And the winds are a'changing to La Niña, which promotes a more terrible season with increased storm chances? It's true. We've already started planning and doing drills at work. This is serious business. For all 5 of us that live on the gulf coast: spend Saturday morning buying water, beans and spaghettios before it's too late!!

The answers Mom and 2nd Mom combined are my answer for yesteday's QotD? I think I'm going to make Labor Day a summer-family-reunion-at-our-house sort of weekend. It was a success last year.

Today's Question of the Day? is:

What was the worst summer job you ever had?

Love,
The Asker

Fam

2010-06-06T22:27:00.002-05:00

Dear QotD?ers,

Yes, I can swim! I took lessons as a child and as a small child. I'm not graceful, and I won't win any races, but I can swim to survive and have fun. We went to the pool this afternoon and I learned that I should swim without contacts or with goggles.

Other weekend activities include: fighting (and beating) the weeds in the back corner flower bed, library, recycle center, using gift cards at Walmart and only spending $.27, eating at a chinese diner for lunch, buying a NEW IRON!, using a NEW IRON! I never though I would ever be excited about an iron, but it is POWERFUL. The steam! oh, that old iron was so sad and ineffective compared to my new iron. I love it.

Today's Question of the Day? is:

Does you family have family reunions?

Love,
The Asker

scissor, frog, doggie, butterfly

2010-06-03T21:57:00.002-05:00

Dear QotD?ers,

There was a health fair at work today. I learned that I am terrible at redneck horseshoes, I have low blood pressure, flat feet, a stiff spine and that large dill pickles and candy are acceptable give-aways at a health fair.

For the most part, I think I would like my clone. We could have fun doing all the goofy stuff that Justin isn't interested in, like dancing in the grocery store and watching So You Think You Can Dance. I'm not sure if I would be easy to work with on a professional level. It would depend on what we are working on.

Today's Question of the Day? is:

Do you know how to swim?

Love,
The Asker

CLONE!

2010-06-02T22:01:00.002-05:00

Dear QotD?ers,

let's look at my goals:

Get together with old friends at least once a month. I'm doing pretty well! June is still open
· Go to bed before 11pm on schoolnights, once accomplished for a month, knock it down by 8 minutes until at 10:15 . I'm not doing so well on this one. I am definatly not at 10:15, as you can tell by the post time of this entry.
· Exercise on the weekly, either brisk walking or BIKE RIDING!! Maybe join a class at the Y Have not joined a class. have not done a good job of keeping up a weekly exercise either. I'm dissapointed in myself on this one.
· Finish home-izing the house (decorations, painting, hanging up pictures) work in progress. Things are up, more things will be going up. new couch purchased.
· Make QotD? Even better. I'm going to need help on this one. I feel like I've hit a slump and all my questions are pretty lame.
· Keep up with Amanda’s 365 picture blog adventure. SUCCESS! well, recently I've taken a picture every day, i just need to post it.

We played Carrccassonnee again at lunch today. There was also some sunshine rain, which makes me feel good inside.

Today's Question of the Day? is:

If you had a clone, do you think you would work well with them? be great friends? annoy the heck out of each other?

Love,
The Asker

accountability section

2010-06-01T22:16:00.002-05:00

Dear QotD?ers,

Friday morning I slept in some, got some audio books a the libary, then drove to College Station to meet Sadie and have lunch with my brother. Then we road-tripped to Midlothian for Mom's retirement party! There was cake, punch, gag gifts and some crying. Those people really like her! and 4 of her former students showed up... and only 3 of them were her children. Afterwards, we fed ravenous fishes, ate fishes ravenously and then Matt, Jackie, Mom and I played Pictionary Man. Saturday I slept in! hooray! Then it was an afternoon with just Mom and me. We had lunch, saw Letters to Juliet, shopped around. Then a relaxed evening at home with Dad. Sunday was church, pancakes, a nap and a drive home, where I got to see Justin again! He cooked some delicious food and we watched a movie. Monday I slept in (again!!) watched TV, watched Slumdog Millionaire. I really love 4-day weekends.

Today's Question of the Day? is

Since it's the middle of the year, it's a good time to reflect. How are you doing on your 2010 goals?

Love,
The Asker

long weekends are good for it.

2010-05-31T22:29:00.002-05:00

Dear QotD?ers,

A 4 day weekend! I had one! I was able to spend some time with my family, including Saturday afternoon, just me and Mom. Justin and I spent all of today lazing around the house, playing games, watching movies and I even took a nap! mmm. nap.

Today's Question of the Day? is:

What did you do for Memorial Day weekend?

Love,
The Asker

< watermellon ?

2010-05-26T21:34:00.002-05:00

Dear QotD?ers,

I really am a much happier person when I get to sleep until 7:30. I took a day of vacation today so I could get some errands done (including a hair trim) and just enjoy some quiet, stress free alone time. I watched a movie, read a book, painted my nails, watched the last episode of Glee. It was a great day.

My most non-water beverage has been Dr. Pepper lately. I will admit that I don't drink as much water as I should.

Today's Question of the Day? is:

What is more dissapointing than a bad watermellon?

Love,
The Asker

liquid to imbibe

2010-05-25T23:06:00.002-05:00

Dear QotD?ers,

I forgot to mention yesterday that I saw two turtles trying to cross the road on the way to work, yesterday. Two different locations, and one was pretty big, possibly tortoisey! Then today I saw a field with a dozen horses. All but two were laying down. There are so many things to see when you aren't sleeping!

Today's Question of the Day? is:

What non-water beverage do you drink the most?

Love,
The Asker

moo.

2010-05-24T23:11:00.003-05:00

Dear QotD?ers,

Our friends Bob and Angela stopped by for dinner and games tonight. We had a great time and I had forgotten how much I like bananagrams.
Justin is in a training course this week, so I have lost my carpool buddy this week. It's a little lonely and I don't get to nap or read on the commute. boo

I think Where's Waldo could make an amazing pop-up book.

Today's Question of the Day? is:

When do the cows come home?

Love,
The Asker

POP UP

2010-05-23T22:33:00.003-05:00

Dear QotD?ers,

I just finished watching the series finale of LOST. I won't spoil anything, but I will say that it was the most fantastic 'clip show' I've ever seen and I am happily satisfied with the ending.

I have a few favorite muppets: Grover (super and normal), Sweetums, Dr. Teeth, Robin. I've been thinking hard about who my least favorite muppet might be. I know a lot of you picked Miss Piggy, but she's not all that bad. Without her we wouldn't have Pigs in Space. I pick the fierys, from Labyrinth. They were really creepy and that's still my least favorite part of that movie.

Today's Question of the Day? is:

What subject material would you choose for a fantastic pop-up book?

Love,
The Asker

Henson friends

2010-05-20T22:11:00.002-05:00

Dear QotD?ers,

ANother day with not much to share. I am exceedingly clean right now and wish that blowdrying my hair didn't take so long.

Which are your most and least favorite Muppets?

Love,
The Asker

LOBSTER STICKS TO MAGNET

2010-05-19T22:05:00.002-05:00

Dear QotD?ers,

We watched yesterday's episode of Lost this evening and I was SUPER PUMPED when I saw the copper lobster mold that I own in a set. You would probably not even notice it unless you were me and had this thing in the room with you. MY LOBSTER WAS ON LOST!!

For field day, I had the most fun with the 3 legged race (because my partner and I won in 3rd grade!) and then that one time... there was a bubble gum station! It was about getting bubble gum and seeing who could blow the biggest bubble. That is some serious fun for an elementry school kid.

Today's Question of the Day? is:

What decorative item from your house hold would you love to be part of your favorite show?

Love,
The Asker

I was on the red team. i had matching candy.

2010-05-18T22:05:00.002-05:00

Dear QotD?ers,

Justin and I played a game over lunch today. It was fun and I look forward to tomorrow's rematch. I'm headed to bed pretty soon. Tomorrow evening will be full of dishwashing!

Most of my experience with zombies have been pretty fun. I only watch silly zombie movies or shows or games, since I'm not one to favor the gruesome. I have a little song I used to sing for my college roomate when she was playing a spooky computer game when zombies would reanimate from the floor and shuffle towards her slowly. ~clears her throat~ Zombies get up and do a happy dance! ~does a shuffly dance~ [repeat] Thank you, thank you.

Today's Question of the Day? is:

What event would be your favorite for an elementry school field day?

Love,
The Asker

grr, arg.

2010-05-17T22:27:00.002-05:00

Dear QotD?ers,

Look at what I captured this evening!:
see? see that little lightening bolt at the bottom? I didn't notice I even got that until I pulled it up on the computer.

I have shot lazer guns and water guns, and through marriage I've been able to shoot at .22, which is use for... shooting cans and pumpkins? that's my experience at least.

Today's Question of the Day? is:

What are your thoughts on zombies?

Love,
The Asker

PEW PEW

2010-05-16T22:32:00.002-05:00

Dear QotD?ers,

I had a GREAT weekend. We had a wonderful fun with our guests. There were lots of games, some movies. Zombies. great food. I really like having visitors. (hint hint)

No one correctly asked about July 16th: What is QotD? Annual Mucky Muck Day?

I have a full week ahead of me. 5 workdays. weeds. laundry. trying out some new games.
I'm in a really good mood right now, so I hope it lasts through all of that!

Today's Question of the Day? is:

Have you ever shot a gun?

Love,
The Asker

Jeopardy Format Week 5/5

2010-05-13T22:20:00.002-05:00

Dear QotD?ers,

We have guests! My brother and Jackie are here for the weekend. I hope to entertain them well with stories and fun games. If you ever want to visit, you can, just let me know when!

The correct answer to "boglin" is: What is a little monster who is a little creepy, but mostly harmless? Anne gets 300 points for her question, Dr. Fandango gets 100 points for the rubbery arms.

Category: QotD?. Value: 500 points

Today's Answer for Jeopardy Format Week! Please, No Celebrities. is:

July 16th

Love,
The Asker

Jeopardy Format Week 4/5

2010-05-12T23:09:00.002-05:00

Dear QotD?ers,

The correct question to "7:30" is: What time does The Asker wish she could wake up every day? Mr. SuperHappySunshineSmiles gets the 300 points for coming closest. Congratulations!

Category: jargon. Value 400 points

Today's Answer for Jeopardy Format Week! Please, No Celebrities. is:

boglin

Love,
The Asker

Jeopardy Format Week 3/5

2010-05-11T20:05:00.003-05:00

Dear QotD?ers,

The correct question to that long movie plot was What is The Labyrinth? One of our at-home players was correct and gets 200 points. TamiJean and Mom split the 200 points equally for getting closest with movies I've actually seen that fit the plot. Congratulations!

Category: time. Value: 300 points

Today's Answer for Jeopary Format Week! Please, No Celebrities. is:
7:30

Love,
The Asker

Jeopardy Format Week 2/5

2010-05-10T21:20:00.003-05:00

Dear QotD?ers,

Could you believe that work got more stressful today? It's true. When we got home I went on a bike ride and we had pizza for dinner. Again, here's hoping the rest of the week will get better!

The correct question to P.O.G. was What is Passion fruit Orange Guava juice? Skittl and Mom split the 100 points equally for getting closest. I would have also accepted What is a delicious drink that can only be found in the juice dispense at Sbisa Dining Hall?

Category: Movies. Value: 200 points

Today's Answer for Jeopary Format Week! Please, No Celebrities. is:

A girl believes she wants something, gets it, regrets it, and spends the rest of the movie making up for it.

Love,
The Asker

Jeopardy Format Week 1/5

2010-05-09T22:15:00.003-05:00

Dear QotD?ers,

And so begins another week. Our original weekend plans were derailed by some unfortunate things at work. However, we were productive and also got to see Justin's parents on Mother's day.
I'm hoping this coming week will be much better. Only 4 work days and then some fantastic weekend guests!

At the request of a highly participatory QotD?ers, we are going to switch things up. I declare this week 'Jeopardy Format Week! Please, No Celebrities.' I will give you an answer, and you must craft a question to match it. I'm going to avoid straightforward fact answers, relying on oddball trivia about myself. So while there may be a 'correct' question, that doesn't mean it will be the most fun question. Oh! I'll have categories and points and Friday's question can be a Final Jeopardy round!

Category: Not So Potent Potables

Today's Answer for Jeopardy Format Week! Please, No Celebrities. is:

P.O.G.

Love,
The Asker

4-8 hours.

2010-05-06T21:07:00.002-05:00

Dear QotD?ers,

Miss QotD? yesterday? We went to College Station last night for a Percussion Studio Show, staring MY BROTHER! And we didn't get home until midnight.

Today's Question of the Day? is:

What is your favorite thing to do on long car trips?

Love,
The Asker

shadowy figures

2010-05-04T22:31:00.002-05:00

Dear QotD?ers,

That was fun! Go ahead and look at yestesrday's comments to see the correct answer. Dr. Fandango was correct with the final question, but only because he built upon so many other good questions. Should we do this again some time?

A former boss went to Vegas this weekend and saw the Beatles themed Cirque du Soleil show. Because he's such a nice guy, he got me something from the gift store that I love in two ways: Novelty socks + The Beatles = Yellow Submarine socks. I'm wearing them today. I wore my yellow submarine t-shirt under my button down to match, though no-one but Justin knew.

Today's Question of the Day? is:

What is your favorite or best hand shadow puppet?

Love,
The Asker

TWENTY QUESTIONS! or so.

2010-05-03T20:47:00.004-05:00

Dear QotD?ers,

I didn't answer the last question yesterday! oops. My favorite form of insect control is frogs and toads. I'm convinced that enough of those in our yard would save me from bugs and make spiders unnecesary.

This past saturday morning we ran errands: recycling center, bank, library (where my bag broke and spilled books all over the sidewalk! oh no!) and then to a furniture store to look at couches.

This evening we took a walk through the neighborhood. Justin wouldn't run through the sprinklers with me, what a bum! I'm sure there are at least 3 of you out there who would run through sprinklers with me :]

Today's Question of the Day? is:

Let's play 20 questions. I'm thinking of an object. What question will you ask to determine it's identity?

I'll try to answer the questions as frequently as able.

Love,
The Asker

i mean, besides eat cereal and watch cartoons

2010-05-02T23:04:00.002-05:00

Dear QotD?ers,

This weekend my older brother Mike rode 150 miles in support of multiple sclerosis research. That is impressive and valiant! Good job, my favorite older brother!

In other news, we had an extremely productive weekend. Lots of cleaning, errands, some shopping, new games and a new recipe effort that didn't turn out as neat as we hoped.

Today's Question of the Day? is

What did you do this past Saturday morning?

Love,
The Asker