Tag, You're It Meme
1. Where was I 10 years ago?
Let's see ... ten years ago I was living in an apartment by myself, dating Steve, and working for a non-profit international adoption agency.
2. What was on my to-do list today?
First, had to get gas on the way to work. Had some work piled on my desk to get through today, but got waylaid by computer issues. Our IT guy spent half the day at my desk. I was having problems with Word, Outlook, ProLaw (our data management system), and Data Lariat (a "bridge" program that works in conjunction with ProLaw and Office programs). He tried a bunch of fixes and finally ended up uninstalling and reinstalling MS Office. Sheesh! Had to take a box to the UPS store at lunch time (a pair of shoes I'd ordered from Zappos.com that didn't fit). Steve and I were supposed to have dinner with friends tonight at one of our favorite restaurants (it's his best friend's birthday), but Steve called me about 4:00 and said he just didn't feel like going -- his stomach is still messed up (an ongoing issue). So, the evening is free, and I'm glad! Although I sure wish my sweet husband felt better.
3. What would I do if I were a billionaire?
Hmmmm. This reminds me of the old Steve Martin (Saturday Night Live) Christmas sketch where he's sitting in a wingback chair in front of the fireplace. I googled it to get it word for word, and here it is:
"If I had one wish that I could wish this holiday season, it would be that all the children to join hands and sing together in the spirit of harmony and peace. If I had two wishes I could make this holiday season, the first would be for all the children of the world to join hands and sing in the spirit of harmony and peace. And the second would be for 30 million dollars a month to be given to me, tax-free in a Swiss bank account. You know, if I had three wishes I could make this holiday season, the first, of course, would be for all the children of the world to get together and sing, the second would be for the 30 million dollars every month to me, and the third would be for encompassing power over every living being in the entire universe. And if I had four wishes that I could make this holiday season, the first would be the crap about the kids definitely, the second would be for the 30 million, the third would be for all the power, and the fourth would be to set aside one month each year to have an extended 31-day orgasm, to be brought out slowly by Rosanna Arquette and that model Paulina-somebody, I can't think of her name. Of course my lovely wife can come too and she's behind me one hundred percent here, I guarantee it. Wait a minute, maybe the sex thing should be the first wish, so if I made that the first wish, because it could all go boom tomorrow, then what do you got, y'know? No, no, the kids, the kids singing would be great, that would be nice. But wait a minute, who am I kidding? They're not going to be able to get all those kids together. I mean, the logistics of the thing is impossible, more trouble than it's worth! So -- we reorganize! Here we go. First, the sex thing. We go with that. Second, the money. No, we got with the power second, then the money. And then the kids. Oh wait, oh jeez, I forgot about revenge against my enemies! Okay, I need revenge against all my enemies, they should die like pigs in hell! That would be my fourth wish. And, of course, my fifth wish would be for all the children of the world to join hands and sing together in the spirit of harmony and peace. Thank you everybody and Merry Christmas."
That cracks me up! Okay, but I digress. Let's see, I would travel, travel, travel! I would take care of my family and Steve's family. I would support literacy and some mission projects. It's pretty much a moot question, anyway!
4. Five places I've lived
North Manchester, Indiana
Jackson, Mississippi
Dayton, Ohio
El Sobrante, California
Tupelo, Mississippi
5. Bad Habits
Lord a'mercy, where do I start? Let's see ...
Emotional eating (it's a hobby of mine)
A bad temper behind the wheel (potty mouth while driving, big time!)
Impatience with slow store clerks
Laziness (I am loath to admit this, but it is true!)
People pleasing (this is better than it used to be)
Complaining about things that I have no power over
A tendency to see the glass as half empty
Self-sabotaging behavior
I could go on and on, but enough, already!!
And now it's my turn to pass on the fun. So...Vikki, Chai, Niki, Roger, and Suzi -- TAG, you're it!
9 comments:
OMG, how exciting!!! Now I have a project this weekend...lol!!! Thanks for tagging me sweetie =D
Hi Patty...I got here from Gary's blog. For some reason you look very familar to me. Anyway....thanks for the Steve Martin dialog...I remember that and enjoyed reading it again.
Niki - can't wait to read yours!
Sue, I must have "one of those faces;" I get that a lot... I'm so glad you remembered the Steve Martin gag...I wasn't sure if anyone else would.
P.S. I like your blog!
I remember the Steve Martin routine and could hear his voice doing it when I read it. Great meme.
---interesting---- you listed "pleasing people" under bad habits???
Thanks, Annie! Glad you enjoyed the Martin thing -- I love it!
Gary, it does sounds weird, doesn't it? I have been guilty so many times of doing things to make someone else happy, even when I did not want to -- or feel like I should -- be doing them... Not sure if that really clarifies it. Anyway, it's getting better. I can now say "NO" ... at least in most situations ... instead of automatically saying yes. Guess I'm growing a backbone ... it's about time!
May I please borrow the back bone? I'm a horrible people pleaser. I guess we've both been looking for that approval so long, we look for it everywhere. But I'm glad your getting better. I suppose I'm not as bad as I was once upon a time.
Hugs,
Vikki
Hey Patty, I just found your blog today! I'm going to add you to my list of blogs to read! Happy Low carbing :)
Hey Donna! Thanks for stopping by. I checked out your blog, too, and love it, especially the pics of Sadie.
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