My dear blogging friends,
I would love to hear your answers to the following questions, if you dare. I feel like I blog ad infinitum about myself, and that gets boring. Should you choose, please copy these questions in the comment section and fill in the blank with your own answers. I so enjoy finding out more about my blogging buddies. I hope you will take part!
1. My biggest pet peeve is _____________________ .
2. If I could gift anyone with anything, I would give __________________ to ______________(person's name).
3. If I could spend one hour right now with one person from my past, it would be ___________________.
4. If I could pick any four people from the past or present to have dinner with me, I would invite _____ _____, ____________, _____________, and ___________.
5. If I could go back to my 15 year old self and give any piece of advice, I would tell myself __________________________________________________________________________.
That's it, my intelligent and entertaining friends. I hope you give it a spin!
1. biggest peeve - injustice, greed, pride, (oops I guess that's more than one)
ReplyDelete2. gift anyone, I would give hope to the hopeless by telling them about Jesus.
3. spend one hour right now with person from past, it would be Jessica, my dear friend from Montana; love that young woman
4. four people from past/present to have dinner with me Jesus, (though he always has dinner with me, just can't see him), Mom(she died in 2006), dad (he died when I was 18 months old, don't remember him) hubby.
5. Advice to me at 15. Start praying and trusting now, don't wait until later in life when disasters strike.
good set of questions; enjoyed thinking this through!
betty
That corgi: Terrific set of answers! I especially like your #5. Great advice-
ReplyDelete1. The big trio of injustice, greed (corporate and otherwise) and pretentiousness.
ReplyDelete2. I would give peace and contentment to my sister and her daughter.
3. My Aunt Molly to tell her, once again, how much I love her. If I got a chance at second and third persons, I'd choose Elizabeth Swayne, my best writing teacher, to properly thank her for the huge difference she made in my life and also my dear friend Marie Traina, who was murdered when we were only 28, to let her know she has not been forgotten.
4. Aunt Molly (who died in 2004), Cyril Richard (who died in 1977) -- I always wanted to get them together -- and my mother (who died in 1980) because she'd get such a kick out of the matchmaking effort and my husband Bob.
5. I'd tell my 15-year-old self not to worry -- that life in the future would be interesting and rewarding if not always easy -- and that she should enjoy her slim little body instead of being so critical of herself. I'd advise her to learn to live with joy in the moment and have faith.
Dr. Kathy: What truly lovely answers. I so wish that answers like your #2 were things we actually gift to people. But perhaps, in some small way, by being in their lives and focusing on that for them, we can.
ReplyDeleteHow about if I just answer #1?
ReplyDeleteI hate when people are uptight and/or judgmental.
That type of person always dislikes me so.
I also detest when people dislike me.... :)
1. My biggest pet peeve is hearing somebody, young or old, say that they are bored. Bored?Really? Seriously?
ReplyDelete2. If I could gift anyone with anything, I would give unconditional love to my worst enemy.
3. If I could spend one hour right now with one person from my past, it would be my first wife, because I have deep regrets about my immaturity and the transgressions that resulted from it.
4. If I could pick any four people from the past or present to have dinner with me, I would invite Naomi Watts, Ashley Judd, Kate Beckinsale, and Chloe Sevigny.
5. If I could go back to my 15 year old self and give any piece of advice, I would tell myself "One word: PLASTICS."
1. My biggest pet peeve is __"deadweight" employees___________________ .
ReplyDelete2. If I could gift anyone with anything, I would give ___gumption/drive/purpose_______________ to __my FIL, Vern____________(person's name).
3. If I could spend one hour right now with one person from my past, it would be _my grandma__________________.
4. If I could pick any four people from the past or present to have dinner with me, I would invite ___Leonardo da Vinci, __George Bernard Shaw__________, __Oscar Wilde___________, and __Groucho Marx_________.
5. If I could go back to my 15 year old self and give any piece of advice, I would tell myself ___that the present is nothing in comparison to the future_______________________________________________________________________.
1. healthy and normal people who park in parking spaces reserved for the handicapped
ReplyDelete2. brains to politicians
3. my maternal grandmother
4. Jesus, Robert E Lee, George Washington and Babe Ruth
5. Get serious! Study, stupid!
1, Slow drivers on the interstate
ReplyDelete2. Healing of broken leg to my daughter Rachel
3. My dad
4. Paul (bible), Kenneth E. Hagin, Pat Robertson, Paul Harvey
5. Save Money
Have a great week my friend.
Odie
Crystal: That type of person bothers me, too. And, I'm sure you don't have people who dislike you. You are way too much fun and nice to boot.
ReplyDeleteShady: I think your #2 answer would also be mine. You surely would have a star studded dinner party with those beautiful actresses! I'm sure they would have as much fun as you-
Pearl: I'd love to be a fly on the wall at your dinner party! Your advice to your 15 yr old self is almost identical to what I'd tell me. I wish every teen knew this as a truth.
Clint: How I'd love to spend time here on earth with both my grandmas again! Your #5 made me laugh! I wish I could say that to my students in such a way that they'd believe it!
Odie: How is your daughter doing? You have a mighty impressive line-up for #4- I hope you'd squeeze in one more and invite me, too!
That's a cute idea! Okay, here are mine:
ReplyDelete1. My biggest pet peeve is when my husband turns off the lights in the kitchen at night WHEN IT IS STILL DIRTY (like, if I've stepped out to go give the boys a bath or something) It's like he's saying, "I'M done in there". It's still dirty, buddy!
2. If I could gift anyone with anything, I would give a new house to my parents.
3. If I could spend one hour right now with one person from my past, it would be my friend, Amanda.
4. If I could pick any four people from the past or present to have dinner with me, I would invite my deceased grandfather, my grandmother, my dad and my aunt (his sister).
5. If I could go back to my 15 year old self and give any piece of advice, I would tell myself "That cute guy you like in high school will be fat and bald by 35".
Kelley: My husband does the same thing with the lights- like by turning them off, it just erases the fact that anything needs to be done in there. And, what wise advice on #5- every teenaged girl should know that!
ReplyDelete1. My biggest pet peeve is People who play dumb & music on blogs--it bugs me, while i"m trying to read in peace and quiet--which is non existent in my home!_____________________ .
ReplyDelete2. If I could gift anyone with anything, I would give ____faith______________ to ___my husband's siblings and some of mine___________(person's name).
3. If I could spend one hour right now with one person from my past, it would be __The past is the past, I can't think of anyone, I kind of move on like that-that's why I don't care to do Facebook!!_________________.
4. If I could pick any four people from the past or present to have dinner with me, I would invite ____St Padre Pio_ _____, ___St Francis De Sales_________, ____St Faustina_________, and _St Therese__________.
5. If I could go back to my 15 year old self and give any piece of advice, I would tell myself ________Oh, you don't know as much as you think you do. All your dreams and wishes will come true, just maybe not they way you think they will!!__________________________________________________________________.
I really had to think about those Shelly!!!
Jamie: I think that if I could give anything to anyone, faith would be the big one for me, too. I really enjoyed reading your answers- they are tough to think out, because I did it for myself!
ReplyDeleteI like what you would tell your 15 year old self. I've got some strong words for myself as a 15 year old about cleaning up my act!
1. My biggest pet peeve is thoughtless people and lack of manners. I love that Emily Post said that good manners is making sure no one you come in contact with is made to feel less than good about themselves.
ReplyDelete2. If I could gift anyone with anything, I would give the ability to cure cancer and other horrible illnesses to a talented researcher interested in doing so and offering the cure free of charge to the general masses.
3. If I could spend one hour right now with one person from my past, it would be my Mother and Dad, so they can tell me how they are and reassure me it was okay when they were left in my care.
4. If I could pick any four people from the past or present to have dinner with me, I would invite Jesus, Cleopatra, Thomas Jefferson, and Mother Theresa.
5. If I could go back to my 15 year old self and give any piece of advice, I would tell myself life gets better with each and every sunrise! Don't sweat the small stuff.
Sush: So good to hear from you- I was so glad to read of your good news! I hadn't heard the quote from Emily Post and I LOVE it. Manners are something that cost nothing, yet pay such rich dividends. I was very touched to read your #3. Your dinner party would be over the top!
ReplyDelete1. My biggest pet peeve is winter.
ReplyDelete2. If I could gift anyone with anything, I would give money to Christine(person's name).
3. If I could spend one hour right now with one person from my past, it would be Craig.
4. If I could pick any four people from the past or present to have dinner with me, I would invite Jesus, CS Lewis, Winston Churchill, President Obama, and J.B. Phillips.
5. If I could go back to my 15 year old self and give any piece of advice, I would tell myself "Quit looking at boys and go to college.
Belle: I laughed out loud when I read your #5- similar to what I needed to tell myself! I loved your answers- I wish we could make them come true.
ReplyDeleteHello, I am a newey to your Blog.
ReplyDeleteI am an Ozzie, one who expects much from myself and others.. My favouite words for life are: discipline, kindness, sharing, caring,giving and unconditional love. Blessings to you. Crystal Mary
Crystal Mary: Welcome! Thank you for stopping by. Your favorite words for life are terrific- I think more people should abide by those words. I'm headed over to your blog right now!
ReplyDelete1. My biggest pet peeve is when people say Mormons aren't Christians, hurts my feelings
ReplyDelete2. If I could gift anyone with anything, I would give a place to make pizza to Raymond
3. If I could spend one hour right now with one person from my past, it would be My first mom
4. If I could pick any four people from the past or present to have dinner with me, I would invite the Beatles
5. If I could go back to my 15 year old self and give any piece of advice, I would tell myself to laugh more, and worry less
1. When students don't staple their papers.
ReplyDelete2. I would give myself the Miu Miu shoes I saw last weekend (sorry...selfish)
3. My grandmas
4. Jon Stewart, Stephen Colbert, Amy Poehler and Tina Fey
5. Nothing. I wouldn't change a thing.
Donna: I enjoyed reading your list- and, I think you would have many, MANY people lined up wanting to attend your dinner party. Great answers!
ReplyDeleteMissed Periods: Ha! Love the shoes! I hate it when my students not only don't staple their papers, but fail to put their names on them, or staple them in the wrong order. I don't know it until I get them home to grade- ARGH!