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For Survey Addicts. Oh no, do I need a 12 step program? Damn, I might.

50 Questions

1. What bill do you hate paying the most?
Credit card, I like the magicness of credit cards, and then the bill comes and the magic is lost.

2. Where was the last place you had a romantic dinner?
A little Mexican restaurant last night

3. Do you regret losing your virginity to who you lost it to?
Of course

4. If you could go back and change one thing what would it be?
Asking my friends not to help my spouse cross over after he died, and not to do a clearing of the house after they did. By the time I got home there was nothing left, he was gone, completely gone.

5. Name of your favorite teacher?
My grade 2 teacher, my only year in public school, Mrs Blackburn. I spent the rest of elementary years in a private school.

6. What do you really want to be doing right now?
Well, I should be packing, but I'm procrastinating by playing on BFP. But, I would actually rather be painting.

7. What did you want to be when you were growing up?
A cop

8. How many colleges did you attend?
A few, I think 3, no wait must be 4. I have taken different programs over the years. Degree still not done, but I will go back to school next year and complete it. I am probably the most over educated under educated person I know

9. Why did you choose the shirt that you have on right now?
Because I am packing, so I will get dirty and this is one of my painting shirts

10. What are your thoughts on gas prices?
Eh, I live in central Alberta where we produce the stuff and it always astounds me that the prices get cheaper the further South I go. But, really as long as the government is living in the Oil companies back pocket what can we do?

11. If you could move anywhere and take someone with you where would it be?
I would move to Barcelona, or the West coast of Italy

12. First thought when the alarm went off this morning?
Alarm, what is that? I only set an alarm if I 'have' to be somewhere, but I am always awake before it goes off. It just helps me sleep better

13. Last thought before going to sleep last night?
Sigh, this one may be a keeper.

14. Favorite style of underwear?
Not thongs, not boy shorts, but I do like lace.

16. What errand/chore do you despise?
I really hate vacuuming, I am actually afraid of the vacuum. It is so noisy.

17. If you didn't have to work, would you volunteer?
I have taken this year off to be creative, I am 8 months in and I am busier then I ever was when I worked. I volunteer in a number of places. So, short answer would be yes.

18. Get up early or sleep in?
I am an early riser

19. What is your favorite cartoon character?
Oh, that is a tough one. There are so many I could choose... the pressure. Fail... can't choose one.

20. Favorite thing to do at night with a partner?
Well that is a rather personal question, isn't it?
So... other then "you know", I would say talk in bed. I love to lie there and talk about our day, or plans, or just life.

21. Have you found real love yet?
It's too soon to tell for sure.

22. When did you first start feeling old?
I never got the memo that I was old, so it hasn't happened yet. Other friends my age got the memo, I feel bad for them. I am zigging and zagging to avoid it.

23. Favorite 80's movie?
Do I even remember the 80's? Sex, drugs and rock and roll... how am I supposed to remember movies?

24. Your favorite lunch item?
Sushi

25. What do you get every time you go to the store?
Something I don't need. Although I am getting better, I pretty much avoid shopping so I don't buy stupid stuff.

26. Beach or lake?
Lake

27. Do you think marriage is an outdated ritual?
No, having been married, I really do believe it can deepen the commitment of two people. But, don't tell my kids, I keep telling them it's not necessary.

28. Coolest thing you own?
Depends on whose standards of cool.
I have an amazing original painting from a Russian artist. Everyone loves it.
But, I think my crystal covered sea turtle is super cool.

30. Favorite movie you wouldn't want anyone to find out about?
I love kids cartoons, I like to see them in the theatre so I always borrow a kid so I can go to them.

31. What's your drink?
Red wine and coffee, can't live without coffee.
I am so looking forward to all the wineries that surround my new home. I may just be come an alcoholic yet. But, It's okay I'm an artist, it's expected.

32. What do you think of Wikileaks?
Good on them, the government is allowed to hide too much.

33. One country you never want to go to?
Any warring country

34. Who from high school would you like to run in to?
There was a super popular guy who sang in the favorite high school band. I would assume he didn't age well and I would be curious to see if I was right. Otherwise, not really anyone. High school was not the best time of my life and anyone I want to talk to I still do.

35. What radio station is your car radio tuned to right now?
I have satellite and it would either be on Bluecollar radio or Classic Vinyl, I can't remember what I was listening to last

36. Is it better to give or to receive?
Give, but I love the intention from someone when I receive. Lets me know they were thinking of me. But, I am a giver.

37. Bath or Shower?
Shower to get going in the mornings, but I love a bath at night. So, some days both.

38. Worst relationship mistake that you wish you could take back?
I honestly can't think of one. I believe everything happens for a reason and everything is a life lesson. If I took it back would I be who I am today?

39. Do you like the person who sits directly across from you at work?
My Stone Buddha is amazing. He is great company, he never talks back, but he doesn't get much accomplished either.

40. What famous person would you like to have dinner with?
I really think Oprah would have some fascinating stories to tell. She has done it all.

41. Indoors or Outdoors?
What are we talking about? Sex? Outdoors. Life? Indoors

42. Have you ever crashed your vehicle?
I have been crashed into, does that count?

43. Have you ever had to use a fire extinguisher for its actual purpose?
I just learned it is actually used for threatening co-workers, so no I haven't. I always use my chair or a book. But now I know and I intend to use it for it's real purpose as soon as I have co-workers to threaten.

44. Last book you read for real?
For real? Like a real book? or does my Kobo count? Real book - The Art of Sexual Magic and on my Kobo- I haven't finished it yet, but I am reading The Game of Thrones, it has been tough going. Don't hit me people, but I am having a hard time staying engaged.

45. Something you've kept from childhood?
I have a couple of books

46. Strangest place you have ever brushed your teeth?
A barge on a canal in Amsterdam

47. Somewhere you've never been and would like to go?
Auschwitz in Poland. I will definitely go on my next trip to Europe. I have some strange connection to that place. I think it must be a past life.

48. Do you go to church?
NO, oh sorry didn't mean to yell. I mean no. I have in the past and personally have not found one that wasn't full of hypocrites. I have to say if I have a bias the only one I can think of would be organized religion.

49. At this point in your life would you rather start a new career or relationship?
Tough choice, can I have both? I am ready for both.

50. Just how OLD are you?
Old enough to be a grandmother and young enough to be shocked by that fact.