Reviving an Old Tradition - Ten Questions About You!

1) what book are you reading? (and if you're not reading anything, what was the last book you read?)
Cats of Moon Cottage (If I wasn't crying I was laughing)

2) have you ever been in the hospital?
Quite a few times
3) what did you eat yesterday?

Egg mayonnaise sandwich (I was busy)

4) what is the weather like outside?
Cold, raining and windy (But then I do live in Manchester, England)

5) what is your astrological sign?
Pisces

6) how do you feel about your mother?
Miss her like hell

7) what was the last movie / film / in a theatre / or a rental that you saw that you really liked?
The Robe (old film but can watch it hundreds of times)

8) what is the first thing that comes to your mind when you think of your significant other/or ex ?
Miss him like hell too.

9) what was the last thing you bought for yourself?
Buttons and Felix my two younger kitties

10) what is your favourite/cant miss tv show?
~Any wild life documentary

1) what book are you reading? (and if you're not reading anything, what was the last book you read?)The Shoe Shine Girl By Clyde Bulla , its my sons 4th grade book we are reading it together

2) have you ever been in the hospital?
just for having babies

3) what did you eat yesterday?
um eat?? I managed a bowl of ceral

4) what is the weather like outside?

Spring has sprung

5) what is your astrological sign?

Sag

6) how do you feel about your mother?

I take the 5th

7) what was the last movie / film / in a theatre / or a rental that you saw that you really liked?

The Mysts of Avalon

8) what is the first thing that comes to your mind when you think of your significant other/or ex ?

honestly? ohhhhh baaaaaaaaaaaaabbbbbbbbbbbbbbbby LOL

9) what was the last thing you bought for yourself?
My robo crock pot http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/produ...ession.new=Yes

10) what is your favourite/cant miss tv show? Im a forensic files addict and I love the cartoon Family guy

1) what book are you reading? (and if you're not reading anything, what was the last book you read?)
LOTR: The Fellowship of the Ring, Nora Roberts: Homeport, Sophie Kinsella's Shopaholic Takes Manhattan

2) have you ever been in the hospital?
To be born, when I was dehydrated at age 2 and to visit people!!

3) what did you eat yesterday?
Eat??? Well, Mushroom soup for lunch, roast beef mashed potatoes peas for supper and birthday cake for my granmother

4) what is the weather like outside?
Dark. Its night here. i beleive its clear but chilly

5) what is your astrological sign?
Cancer the crab.

6) how do you feel about your mother?
Love her to bits but don' understand her all the time.

7) what was the last movie / film / in a theatre / or a rental that you saw that you really liked?
LOTR The Two Towers


8) what is the first thing that comes to your mind when you think of your significant other/or ex ?
You wouldn't want me to put it here

9) what was the last thing you bought for yourself?
A sports bra and two tank tops

10) what is your favourite/cant miss tv show?
CSI, ER, JAG, NCIS, and others

1) what book are you reading? (and if you're not reading anything, what was the last book you read?)

Standing in the Rainbow (by Fannie Flagg)

2) have you ever been in the hospital?

I had my adenoids removed when I was 4

3) what did you eat yesterday?

Cheeseburger, pizza pocket, peanut butter sandwich

4) what is the weather like outside?

Right now, it's night time. Days have been perfect, warm and mild.

5) what is your astrological sign?

Sagittarius

6) how do you feel about your mother?

She's unmotivated. She's got great people skills and she's extremely intelligent, but we practically have to drag her out of the house to get her to do anything

7) what was the last movie / film / in a theatre / or a rental that you saw that you really liked?

School of Rock, and Gothika

8) what is the first thing that comes to your mind when you think of your significant other/or ex ?
I can do better (ex)

9) what was the last thing you bought for yourself?

Raspberry bushes

10) what is your favourite/cant miss tv show?

ER

1) what book are you reading? (and if you're not reading anything, what was the last book you read?)

Dennis Lehane: Shutter Island
Peter Robinson: Close to Home

2) have you ever been in the hospital?

Excluding birth, 5 times as an inpatient, 3 times as an outpatient, all before I turned 48.

3) what did you eat yesterday?
at a Greek Restaurant in the Village: Stuffed Grape Leaves in a lemon sauce; Broiled Trout with tomatos and scallions, and a phyllo dough pastry stuffed with a fig flavoured cream for dessert. Major Yum.

4) what is the weather like outside?

40's now; sunny in the 60's earlier

5) what is your astrological sign?
Pisces

6) how do you feel about your mother?
I've literally dreamed of murdering her. It's downhill from there.
We could talk about my sister..it gets worse.

7) what was the last movie / film / in a theatre / or a rental that you saw that you really liked?

"A Time to Kill" based on John Grisham's first written (I think) but not first published book. The Godfather remains my favorite film of all time.

8) what is the first thing that comes to your mind when you think of your significant other/or ex ? He needed of some of those SPAM ads..

9) what was the last thing you bought for yourself? A pedometer (gizmo that measures how far you walk) and a paper shredder.

10) what is your favourite/cant miss tv show?
NYPD Blue & The Shield on FX. Dennis Franz is the best actor on television and if Michael Chiklis was a few inches taller, I might have him locked in a basement somewhere right now (in the role he plays.)

Here is the hospital that I was born in. It is now a luxury apartment building. Only in NY! The newer looking building partially shown on the right is where Gloria Estefan was operated on after she had that bad accident years ago.

1) what book are you reading? (and if you're not reading anything, what was the last book you read?) Shopaholic takes Manhatten

2) have you ever been in the hospital? No

3) what did you eat yesterday? Pizza (uhoh)

4) what is the weather like outside? Awesome above average temps

5) what is your astrological sign? Sagitarius

6) how do you feel about your mother? Hmm, depends on the day

7) what was the last movie / film / in a theatre / or a rental that you saw that you really liked? Secondhand Lions

8) what is the first thing that comes to your mind when you think of your significant other/or ex ? Soul Mate

9) what was the last thing you bought for yourself? 3 pairs of Nine West Shoes

10) what is your favourite/cant miss tv show? Sex and the city

1) what book are you reading? (and if you're not reading anything, what was the last book you read?)
Shopaholic takes Manhatten

2) have you ever been in the hospital?
when I was born and again when my son was born

3) what did you eat yesterday?
Bagel with cream cheese, yogurt, salad, fruit, and a sandwich

4) what is the weather like outside?
dark and chilly (it's night)

5) what is your astrological sign?
Leo

6) how do you feel about your mother?
well, she's my mom

7) what was the last movie / film / in a theatre / or a rental that you saw that you really liked?

8) what is the first thing that comes to your mind when you think of your significant other/or ex ?
I need to have him to a few things around the house

9) what was the last thing you bought for yourself?
a little green garden frog (I like to buy things for my garden)

10) what is your favourite/cant miss tv show?
CSI

We used to do these all the time, and it was so much fun I thought I would revive it.

Copy the list of questions and answer them in a new post. Answer in as much or as little detail as you want.

(BTW, for nostalgists, this was the first Ten Questions For You that Blue posted long ago and far away... )

1) what book are you reading? (and if you're not reading anything, what was the last book you read?) Faking It by Jennifer Crusie

2) have you ever been in the hospital?Yep

3) what did you eat yesterday?Hamburgers

4) what is the weather like outside?Really warm

5) what is your astrological sign?Aries

6) how do you feel about your mother?Ummm no comment?

7) what was the last movie / film / in a theatre / or a rental that you saw that you really liked? No idea

8) what is the first thing that comes to your mind when you think of your significant other/or ex ?My dh? He's great

9) what was the last thing you bought for yourself?A decanter set

10) what is your favourite/cant miss tv show?None

1) what book are you reading? (and if you're not reading anything, what was the last book you read?) Stephen King's Rose Red

2) have you ever been in the hospital? - Yes

3) what did you eat yesterday? - Breakfast - Eggs & Hashbrowns
Lunch - Orange Supper - BLT's

4) what is the weather like outside? - Nice

5) what is your astrological sign? Taurus

6) how do you feel about your mother? - I Love Her

7) what was the last movie / film / in a theatre / or a rental that you saw that you really liked? - Brother Bear

8) what is the first thing that comes to your mind when you think of your significant other/or ex ? - I Love My Husband

9) what was the last thing you bought for yourself? - Clothes

10) what is your favourite/cant miss tv show? - Fear Factor

1) what book are you reading? (and if you're not reading anything, what was the last book you read?)

Probably Harry Potter 5. I haven't read anything lately.

2) have you ever been in the hospital?

Once or twice.

3) what did you eat yesterday?

I can't remember eating anything, O yes I had a few grapes and some toast.

4) what is the weather like outside?

Dark! yet fine.

5) what is your astrological sign?

Aries.

6) how do you feel about your mother?

I love her very much. She's a big part of me.

7) what was the last movie / film / in a theatre / or a rental that you saw that you really liked?

A french film, I can't remember what it was called.

8) what is the first thing that comes to your mind when you think of your significant other/or ex ?

N/A.

9) what was the last thing you bought for yourself? A bottle of fruit juice.

10) what is your favourite/cant miss tv show? Shortland Street!

1) what book are you reading? V.C. Andrews books

2) have you ever been in the hospital? Yup

3) what did you eat yesterday? Pasta

4) what is the weather like outside? Cloudy

5) what is your astrological sign? Libra

6) how do you feel about your mother? I LOVE HER

7) what was the last movie / film / in a theatre / or a rental that you saw that you really liked? Pirate of the Caribean or how ever you spell it lol

8) what is the first thing that comes to your mind when you think of your significant other/or ex ? LOL those words aren't appropriate for this family friendly site.

9) what was the last thing you bought for yourself? DVD player

10) what is your favourite/cant miss tv show? Day of our Lives

1) what book are you reading? How Few Remain - Harry Turtledove, an excellent speculative fiction author! Main premise of the book is 20 yrs after the South won the Civil War.

2) have you ever been in the hospital? Yes, when I was 16, for reconstructive surgery.

3) what did you eat yesterday? Leftover Chinese for lunch, McDonalds for dinner (can you tell I'm single?????)

4) what is the weather like outside? 7:30 am, sunny, bit chilly (50 F) but warming up fast!

5) what is your astrological sign? I'm a Libra, through and through.

6) how do you feel about your mother? I love her with all my heart, have earned much more respect for her in the last three years, and I pray every day for her recovery from this last little bit of cancer.

7) what was the last movie / film / in a theatre / or a rental that you saw that you really liked? I LOVED Return of the King, but I haven't made the time yet to see The Passion.

8) what is the first thing that comes to your mind when you think of your ex ? I'm glad he's happy with where he's headed in life, and I'm even more glad I don't have to go with him!!

9) what was the last thing you bought for yourself? Um, gimme a minute here, I've been too busy buying for my cat lately I can't remember the last thing I bought for me. . . Ah, yes, that's right, my new spring purse!!!

10) what is your favourite/cant miss tv show? I'll admit it, I'm an ER addict, but I've missed it lately bcuz I gave up TV for Lent. Guess I'll have to catch up during summer re-runs. (Is Carter a daddy yet?????)

Well since I'm new I though this would be great first post to reply to.

1) what book are you reading? (and if you're not reading anything, what was the last book you read?) I getting ready to start reading Dream Catcher by Stephen King. The last book I read was probably the last Harry Potter, I really love those books.

2) have you ever been in the hospital? Well I was born in a hospital but I haven't had to stay in one since. (Knock on wood.)

3) what did you eat yesterday? Yesterday, I had a breakfast bar for breakfast, chicken fingers with fries for lunch, and fried chicken for dinner. (I really like chicken.)

4) what is the weather like outside? Kind of chilly and overcast, it was much nicer yesterday.

5) what is your astrological sign? Leo

6) how do you feel about your mother? My mother and I are really close, but sometimes she drives me crazy. Of course, I bet she'd say the same thing about me.

7) what was the last movie / film / in a theatre / or a rental that you saw that you really liked? I like Hildago (I think that's how it's spelled anyway.)

8) what is the first thing that comes to your mind when you think of your significant other/or ex ? Thank goodness I'm rid of him.

9) what was the last thing you bought for yourself? I bought myself a new bed and bedding, that is if we're not counting food, I did go out to lunch today.

10) what is your favourite/cant miss tv show? House Hunters on HGTV.

1) what book are you reading? (and if you're not reading anything, what was the last book you read?) "Dark Dream", by FBI profiler Roy Hazelwood.

2) have you ever been in the hospital? Minor surgery, age 6; two childbirths; miscarriage, age 21; major surgery, age 32.

3) what did you eat yesterday? Breakfast: a cheese bagel; no lunch; Dinner: cheese enchiladas

4) what is the weather like outside? 81, partly cloudy, slight breeze.

5) what is your astrological sign? Sagittarius

6) how do you feel about your mother? Love her - can't live with her.

7) what was the last movie / film / in a theatre / or a rental that you saw that you really liked? "Tombstone"

8) what is the first thing that comes to your mind when you think of your significant other/or ex ? Security

9) what was the last thing you bought for yourself? Brown pumps, with 4" stiletto heels.

10) what is your favourite/cant miss tv show? "Jeopardy!".

Originally Posted by valanhb

We used to do these all the time, and it was so much fun I thought I would revive it.

Copy the list of questions and answer them in a new post.

Answer in as much or as little detail as you want.

(BTW, for nostalgists, this was the first Ten Questions For You that Blue posted long ago and far away...

)

1) what book are you reading? (and if you're not reading anything, what was the last book you read?) "Mortal Causes", by Ian Rankin.

2) have you ever been in the hospital? Yes; for leukemia (extended stay), tonsillectomy (8 days), hysterectomy (8 days).

3) what did you eat yesterday? Bratwurst, carrots, and peas.

4) what is the weather like outside? Cloudy, mild.

5) what is your astrological sign? Taurus.

6) how do you feel about your mother? The older I get, the closer we get.

7) what was the last movie / film / in a theatre / or a rental that you saw that you really liked? The Godfather II.

8) what is the first thing that comes to your mind when you think of your significant other/or ex ? Stubborn.

9) what was the last thing you bought for yourself? Books.

10) what is your favourite/cant miss tv show?

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CSI Las Vegas.

1) what book are you reading? (and if you're not reading anything, what was the last book you read?)
Wedding Season by Darcy Cosper

2) have you ever been in the hospital?
no

3) what did you eat yesterday?
Ham and cheese sandwich, granola bar, cheeseburger, broccoli, and a salad

4) what is the weather like outside?
Gorgeous! Sunny and probably 70s

5) what is your astrological sign?
Virgo

6) how do you feel about your mother?
I miss her!

7) what was the last movie / film / in a theatre / or a rental that you saw that you really liked?
I have no idea! We hardly ever go to the movies or rent them.

8) what is the first thing that comes to your mind when you think of your significant other/or ex ?
He's great!

9) what was the last thing you bought for yourself?
I bought myself some sneakers last weekend.

10) what is your favourite/cant miss tv show?
Friends, although that's soon to be over!

1) what book are you reading? (and if you're not reading anything, what was the last book you read?)
asnwer
Ok, right now I am reading The Hand of Oberon by Roger Zelazny - third book from his First Chronicles of Amber. I read it once already, but books..well you know- they are like old friends- you just keep coming back and find something new and interesting.....




2) have you ever been in the hospital?

answer
Just once in my life and it was terrible expirience- can't stand the smell of it and needles....

3) what did you eat yesterday?

answer
Hm...what an interesting question....
Well, I remeber I ate cirials for breakfast, then banana..then sandwich.... Then went to movie and ate SOOOO MUCH POP-CORN!!!!!..yeaaahh...with extra batter..I shouldn't do that, because after that I am not able to eat for two more days....

4) what is the weather like outside?
OH MY!!! It's great! Sunshine, a little bit windy, but great!!! I love it...You can smeel the ocean and YOU JUST WANT to be outside....

5) what is your astrological sign?
Aquarius..and I LOVE THIS SIGN!!!!

6) how do you feel about your mother?
I MISS HER! I love her! She is wonderful woman! Best in the world! She is beautiful and sooooooooo clever! Her advice worth more then anything to me! Her love is a treasure for me and she will be always in my heart no matter how far apart are we from each other!

7) what was the last movie / film / in a theatre / or a rental that you saw that you really liked?
I think I've been watching soo many movies( in theatres and at home( rentals))- it's going to be difficult to decide...I really-really like The Passion of the Christ, maybe because I always take everything so close to my heart and that movie had toooooooo much blood, or maybe..I don't know I was impressed, that's all.... I really love Lord of The ring- all parts! I liked Hellboy..The only thing that bugggggssssszzzzzzzz me all the time- almost every movie i saw had something to do with RUSSIANS .... Is it just me, or Hollewood is starting cold war 2?????? ( they just love soup operas, don't they??? every movie that beeing made- just every one!!!- ended like there is going to be part 2!!!!! )

8) what is the first thing that comes to your mind when you think of your significant other/or ex ?
.... hard to say...Do you mean what comes to my mind when I am thinking about my boyfriend?( didn't have an ex for past 5 years!!!!! )
Ok..well,,, that I love him, that he is the best thing that ever happend to me...BUT- I wish I would have more freedoom sometimes, and i wish he wouldn't be so jelous.....

9) what was the last thing you bought for yourself?
Ok, for myslef? ... Books..after that I bought lots of things for my baby- Kitty-cat- so let's say thatw as for me also! Cause I really enjoy that shopping!

10) what is your favourite/cant miss tv show?
Don't watch TV.... really-really....


WHAT a great idea to post 10 first questions....I really enjoed doing this..I remeber in a past I had a hugggge notebook with about 100 questions in it per person. I would give it for couple of days to my friend and then it would be such a wonderfull thing to read the answers together... Too bad people are not always honest with that....
Anyways, thanx...