colector: [JournalWriting] A Re-Introduction

I have to agree with Christina and say i love these surveys. Since we have so many new people here and the fact i have been quiet lately I thought i would re-introduce myself.

1. What is your occupation?

A Chemical Dependency Professional working with pregnant and parenting female addicts.

2. What color are your socks right now?

No socks I am barefoot.

3. What a you listening to right now?

The food network is on in the living room.

4. What was the last thing that you ate?

A whole wheat English muffin, 3 pieces of bacon and canned snow peaches.--and a large diet coke.

5. Can you drive a stick shift?

Yes, if I have to.

6. If you were a crayon, what color would you be?

A bright sunny yellow.

7. Last person you spoke to on the phone?

That would have been yesterday at work-- a sponsor who called for a patient.

8. How old are today?

62 but feel much younger

9. Favorite Drink?

Evian Water, Diet Coke and 7-UP

10. What is your favorite sport to watch?

Seattle Mariners

11. Have you ever dyed your hair?

I have although i prefer to go lighter--i have frosted it and now i have it foiled in the spring.

12. Pets?

Two outdoor dogs--Mica and Rock. Two indoor Cats--Shaydee and Twinkle. About six outdoor kitties.

13. Favorite Food?

You mean i have to pick just one? Can't do it!! salmon, lobster, crab, shrimp, clams. Mexican rice and beans. Vegetables except for eggplant. 3 cheese ravioli with Alfredo sauce, fruit, and.....cookies, ice cream (chocolate chip cookie dough)

14. What was the last movie i watched?

I think it was Dante's Peak--about a volcano explosion by a small town.

15. Favorite Holiday of the year?

Thanksgiving followed by the fireworks of July 4th.

16. What do I do to vent anger?

Now that i am on the right meds i don't get real angry any more except when i drive and than i swear or flip someone off.

17. What was your favorite toy as a child?

My dolls, paper dolls and baby dolls.

18. What is your favorite, fall or spring?

I love them both. Spring shows me the nasty winter is over. And fall is full of crisp air, beautiful leaves and county fairs.

19. Hugs or Kisses?

Lots and lots and lots of hugs.

20. Cherries or Blueberries?

I love them both but eat more cherries--except for blueberry shortcake in the summer.

21. Do you want your friends to e-mail you back?

No, answering in the group format is fine.

22. Who is most likely to respond?

Ray

23. Least likely to respond?

???????

24. Living arrangements?

2003 Modular Home--3 bedrooms, 2 baths and a separate computer/library room set on 2.08 acres--about one mile from town and 7 miles from work.

25. When was the last time you cried?

When my son Dusty moved out.

26. What is on the floor of your closet?

Shoes, purses, two comforters and i box of "stuff"

27. Who is the friend you have had the longest that you are sending this to?

I am sending it to the group so that would be Ray, John, Walks and Gloria.

28. Favorite smells?

Lolita Lempicka perfume, baby powder, wood burning, approaching rain, ocean air, lavender, food cooking, fresh baked cookies, pineapple, little boy smell, and more.

29. What did you do last night?

Got home from work around six--exhausted (mentally), ate Mexican rice, beans and cheese enchilada, looked at the mail and read the newspaper. Put jammies on the minute i got home. Did some work i brought home, played Sudoku and went to bed, read and fell asleep by 8:30 PM. Exciting life-huh??

30. What inspires you?

My mentors, Ray, creative activities i find in this group and on the net (but i never finish them--even with the best of intentions), nature, the ocean, my patients, each and every day.

31. What are you afraid of?

Poor health as i age although any medical conditions i have are controlled through meds and life changes. A violent death. My children dying. BIG spiders. Violence in this town.

32. Plain, cheese or spicy hamburgers?

A veggie burger with cheese on it, please.

33. Favorite dog breed?

Border collies are cool dogs.

34. How many years at your current job?

Four this month.

35. Favorite place you've ever been?

San Francisco, Moor ea and Bora Bora, Paris, Venice, So. California beaches.

36. How many states have you lived in?

California and Washington--so two.

37. Favorite day of the week?

5:00 PM on Saturday as my week-end starts.