I hate memes. I don't generally participate. I ignore them, like they have never passed through my email or blog. However, I am making an exception only because my husband asked me really nicely.
Accent: I'm Midwest born and bred and raised, I don't have an accent, thankyouverymuch. The years I spent living in PA, I did develop a bit of an East Coast/Jersey accent thing. I can turn this on at will and I can also do an Okie or southern accent very well.
Booze: Chardonnay, the oakier the better. Martinis and greyhounds in moderation.
Chore I hate: Housework in general, mopping and cleaning the toilet specifically.
Dogs or Cats: Dogs.
Essential electronics: Computer, stereo/radio, big screen TV
Favorite cologne: Clinique Aromatic Elixir (worn it for decades), Inner Realm, Chanel Coco and Mademoiselle
Gold or Silver: Both. Love the warmth of gold, love the purity of silver.
Hometown: Howell, Michigan, home of the Melon Fest, BABY
Insomnia: Oh yeah. Ambien is my long time friend and constant companion.
Job title: Bookkeeper
Kids: Son, 13, daughter almost 3
Living arrangements: husband, daughter, dog and son on alternate week-ends
Most admirable traits: Humor and perseverance. I'm a survivor and I can joke about it.
Not going to cop to: Anything.
Overnight hospital stays: Kept in the hospital for a week after my birth for an irregular heartbeat; twice overnight stays as a child for high fever, three times for toncillitis before my fever actually went down enough to take the tonsils out; twice for car accidents overnight, once for a car accident that I almost bled to death and was MedFlighted although I was never admitted (gotta love the insurance thing) and overnight for childbirth.
Phobias: Insects, driving or being a passenger on the freeway.
Quote: "You can never be too rich or too thin." The Dutchess of Windsor. Amended to add OR TOO TAN.
Religion: Lasped Epsicopalian. I have a strong inner spirituality but I don't go to church.
Siblings: Adopted. Half brother and half sister.
Time I wake up: Whenever I get sick of hearing the alarm go off. I hate getting my ass out of bed.
Unusual talent or skill: Fount of useless trivia. I can tell you what year the Beatles first played in Hamburg, Germany, but couldn't tell you where my car keys are at any given moment. I also have a big true crime affection and can tell you all sorts of details and facts about crimes and trust me, I've read the book, probably twice.
Vegetable I love: Green beans. Salads of any sort, particularly if they involve gorganzola cheese.
Worst habit: Procrastination.
X-rays: LOTS.
Yummy foods I make: Anything I cook. I'm an excellent cook.
Zodiac sign: Leo. What a mystery that is.
That's a great entry Lisa! I love it! (You're allowed to do a "MeMe" every once in awhile. Just not everyday.)
Posted by: Barbaro | May 06, 2006 at 08:01 PM
LMAO....Lisa was supposed to post this on MY blog. I think she came at cross purposes again...
- M
Posted by: Martin | May 06, 2006 at 10:10 PM
Happy Mother's Day Lisa!
Posted by: dragonlady474 | May 14, 2006 at 03:11 PM
Lisa - I stumbled on your blog doing a search for the melon fest dates. Omgoddd -you're as hilarious as ever. I hope to see you around soon this election season! Kristi PS - wine is a reward for bucking trend.
Posted by: Kristi from high school | May 17, 2006 at 03:38 PM