Using only one word...

From my ww buddy...
Not as easy as you might think!
It's really hard to only use one word answers.

Where is your cell phone?
pocket

Your significant other?
m

Your hair?
graying

Your mother?
c

Your father?
g

Your favorite thing?
family

Your dream last night?
working

Your favorite drink?
lemonade

Your dream/goal?
happiness

What room are you in?
office

Your hobby?
none

Your fear?
failure

Where do you want to be in 6 Yrs?
ok

Where were you last night?
home

Something that you aren't?
working

Muffins?
top

Wish list item?
success

Last thing you did?
phone

What are you wearing?
packers

TV?
inauguration

Your pets?
here

Friends?
yes

Your life?
ok

Your mood?
down

Missing someone?
yes

Drinking?
Koolaid

Smoking?
no

Your car?
Jeep

Something you're not wearing?
gloves

Your favorite store?
Landsend

Your favorite color?
Green

The last time you cried?
today

Where do you go to over and over?
m

My favorite place to eat?
crabshack

Favorite place I'd like to be at right now?
beach

Birthdays

It is funny how your birthday is a really big deal - especially when you're a kid. And once you hit, say 30, they're really not. Funny how we look forward to them so much under 30 and how we don't after.

My Mom used to make my favorite cake for my special day - angel food cake. And sometimes, she'd make it with an icing made from sugar and lemon - that was the best. (but be warned - one of the negatives of angel food cake is the yucky batter - don't try it - no matter how tempted - ever).

My Mom would let us pick out our meal for our day, too. I'd usually pick hot dogs. I know, I know - uncool - but nothing beats a good hot dog - no matter how old you are. Today, my meal of choice is crab - so I should be wearing a bib and whacking the shells with a hammer soon.

Most people are on a diet on my birthday. This is where the angel food cake is good, too. Of course, within a week or so, most people will have fallen off the diet bandwagon and wouldn't touch an angel food cake. Their loss.

January birthdays definitely have their pros and cons.
Pros:
You get what you didn't get for Christmas
There are still sales at the mall
You actually have something to look forward to in January
Cons:
You struggled making up a Christmas list, so you continue to do so in January
You get sheets or blankets as gifts from the white sales
It is the coldest day of the year and you only get 10 hours of daylight
Your Grandma sends you your birthday gift (socks) in the Christmas shipment - therefore, she doesn't really know what day your birthday is

I used to be, and am still envious, ok, jealous of people with birthdays in the Summer. It would be nice to just once have a pool party with hot dogs on the grill with watermelon and popsicles. Getting to wear flip flops and your bathing suit would be very cool, too. Of course, my husband tells me there is nothing stopping me from wearing my sandals and swimsuit tomorrow (on the coldest day in four years). Of course, HIS birthday is in May - cocky jerk.

My family has birthday rules, too: You have to send a card. And on time. And don't say you sent it 8 days ago - we look the envelope when it was mailed - to see if you're bullshitting. We also expect a phone call, too. You don't actually have to speak to each other - just leave a message. That does count. For some family members, we leave messages during the day when we know you are not at home. You know who you are.

And with the phone call - you get brownie points if you have young kids and you let them sing into the phone. Of course, there is nothing cuter than a 3 and 5 year old singing their hearts out to "Happy Birthday". This is also best during the day so you can leave it on the answering machine. Those of us without kids are screwed with this technique. Somehow, cats just won't sing when asked. (jerks)

So tomorrow - I'm expecting my obligatory cards and messages - and I'm also looking forward to them too. Once you hit a certain age - that is all that matters.

2008 is over, what have you done?

(From flipflop girl)

Lost a friend?
yes

Had your heart broken?
yes

Had a stalker?
does Chipotle Ray count?

Done something you've regretted?
tons

Were involved in something you'll never forget?
2008 has a lot of things I'll never forget

Visited a different country?
Not this year

Lost something/someone important to you?
Does 17+ years count? geez

Got a gift you adore?
bunches

Dyed your hair?
nope - just frosted


Did you get anything for Valentine's day?
probably, but can't remember. Oh, the joys of marriage

Did you meet anyone special?
I'm sure I have

Did you meet any new friends this year?
Yes

Did you dislike anyone?
Some, yes

Did you make any new enemies?
Probably, but who knows?

Did you resolve any fights?
Yes. And I started a few, too. :)

Who are your closest friends?
They know who they are

Did you grow apart from anyone?
It happens. But these friends come and go

Do you have any regrets when it comes to your friendships?
Not enough time

How was your birthday?
I had crablegs at Joe's Crabshack in Pittsburgh with M. And stonecrabs w/ my family in Florida.

Did you have a cake?
Can't remember...

Did you have a party?
Did I?

Did you get any presents?
Yes

Did you change at all this year?
I grew up professionally. And I came to terms that I have to take care of myself - along with family and friends.

Did you get your hair cut?
every 6-8 weeks

Did you change your style?
it is longer than usual, but safe for Jeep rides

Were you in school?
Yes - thank God!

Did you go on any vacations?
Florida, Sandusky and Baltimore

Would you change anything about yourself now?
I would have opened my eyes more. Glad I peeped them this year.

Was 2008 a good year?
great - until the ball dropped in December.

Do you think 2009 will top 2008?
It better