THIRTY THINGS

It seems appropriate to do this on a weekend, as I have lots of catching up to do.

I stole this from Angell, who stole it from Dana, who stole it from Turn, who got it from Mimi.....

1. In two words, explain what ended your last relationship. -- two-timing pig (wait - was that two or three?)

2. When was the last time you shaved your legs? -- I wax. (what do the guys answer to this, I wonder ...)

3. What were you doing this morning at 8am? -- watching cartoons with Brennan and eating Corn Puffs

4. What were you doing 15 minutes ago? -- chatting online with a dear friend.

5. Are you any good at math? -- my brother got all the math genes in our family.

6. Your prom night? -- nothing to tell.

7. Do you have any famous relatives? -- infamous, maybe ...

8. Have you ever taken out a loan to pay for school? -- yes, paid it off 6 months after graduating.

9. Do you know the words to your MySpace song? -- I don't have a MySpace.

10. Last thing you received in the mail? -- a cheque for some freelance critiquing I've been doing.

11. How many different beverages have you drank today? -- two - water and skim milk

12. Who most recently made you smile? -- In person? My son. On line? Vinny.

13. Who did you lose your virginity to? -- my brother's best friend, Rob. Damn, I should learn faster, I really should ...

14. Do you draw your name in the sand when you go to the beach? -- every single time.

15. What's the most painful dental procedure you've had? -- extraction.

16. What is out your back door? -- snow ...

Where's 17?

18. Do you like the ocean? -- my blood is 95% salt water.

19. Have you ever received one of those big tins of 3 different kinds of popcorn for Christmas? -- yep. Standard teacher gift.

20. Have you ever been to a planetarium? -- yes, many, many times. Most recently about a month ago. Going again tonight with Brennan for the lunar eclipse. It'll be his first time.

22. Something you are excited about? -- March Break with my son.

23. What is your favorite flavor of ice cream? -- I don't eat ice cream, but my favorite frozen yogurt is chocolate fudge brownie. mmmmmmm.

24. Are any of your great-grandparents still alive? -- no, nor grandparents either.

25. Describe your keychain. -- red neckstrap with music notes on it, 7 keys, mini-flashlight, school code pass, Montreal Canadiens medallion and a shamrock charm.

27. When was the last time you spoke in front of a large group? -- Friday - school assembly of about 500 kids and staff.

28. What kind of winter coat do you have? -- chocolate suede and leather 3/4 length car coat.

29. What do you think of the person you copied this from? -- Angell is a true friend with a huge heart, a great sense of fun, and an edge of perviness.

30. Do you sleep with the door to your room open or closed? -- open, so the dogs aren't scratching on it all night, and so I can hear Brennan if he needs me.