This is Why I Watch Maury...

These sentences alone speak wonders...

"I love her, she my soul mate. I mean she wife'n material."

I laughed so hard when I heard that.

Friday Fill-Ins

1. The right word _is silence_.
2. _Leave_ and shut the door quietly, please.
3. Up _up and away___.
4. __At home___ is where you'll find me.
5. Ooh! What is that __is that rhubarb_?
6. _Applying for numerous jobs_ is a good idea.
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to _knitting_, tomorrow my plans include _knitting at a hockey game_ and Sunday, I want to _play video games_!

Wordless Wednesday

That's My Answer Tuesday

Have you ever traveled by passenger (not commuter) train?  Where did you go and what were the circumstances?


I have not traveled by any train other than commuter or metro, L, or subway.  I have been tempted to travel by passenger train, but if I did I would rather have my own "room" instead of riding in a car with a lot of people for multiple days at a time. I need to be able to recline, get up and move around, and have a place to store my luggage that will be safe while I do move from car to car. 

Sunday Stealing

TEN TO START.
1. Are you single? NO
2. Are you happy? Not really
3. Are you bored? No
4. Are you naked? No
5. Are you a blonde? No
6. Are you moody? I can be
7. Are you a lover/hater? Both
8. Are you hot/cold? Usually cold
9. Are you Irish? Yes
10. Are you Asian? No

TEN FACTS.
1. Name: April
2. Nicknames: AJ, Clara, Selene, Nysa
3. Birth mark: None
4. Hair color: whatever color I decide to dye it
5. Natural hair color: Red/Brown - what it is now
6. Eye color: it changes
7. Height: short - 5'3"
8. Facebook Mood: unknown
9. Favorite color: black
10. One Place to Visit: Budapest

TEN THINGS ABOUT YOUR LOVE LIFE. 
1. Do you believe in love at first sight? I wish
2. Do you believe in soul mates? It would be nice
3. Have you ever been head over heels in love? I thought so
4. Have you ever been hurt emotionally? Many times
5. Have you ever broken someone’s heart? Probably
6. Have you ever been cheated on? Yes
7. Have you ever liked someone and not told them? Yes
8. Are you afraid of commitment? At times
9. Who was the last person you hugged? I don't remember
10. Who was the last person you kissed? My boyfriend

TEN THIS OR THAT.
1. Love or lust? Lust - you don't get your heart broken as much
2. Up or down? Both
3. Cats or dogs? Dogs
4. A few best friends or many regular friends? A few best friends
5. Television or internet? Television
6. Chinese Or Indian? Chinese food
7. Wild night out or romantic night in? Romantic night in
8. Money or Happiness? Money is happiness
9. Night or day? Night
10. MSN or phone? Phone

TEN HAVE YOU EVER. 
1. Been caught sneaking out? Yes
2. Been skinny dipping? Yes
3. Stolen? No
4. Bungee jumped? No
5. Lied to someone you liked? Yes
6. Finished an entire jaw breaker? Yes
8. Wanted an ex bf/gf back? Yes
9. Cried because you lost a pet? Yes
10. Wanted to disappear? Yes

TEN PREFERENCES IN A PARTNER. 
1. Smile or eyes? Both
2. Light or dark hair? Either as long as it suits them
3. Hugs or kisses? kisses
4. Shorter or taller? Shorter
5. Intelligence or attraction? Intelligence
6. Romantic or spontaneous? Romantic
7. Funny or serious? Serious
8. Older or Younger? Older
9. Outgoing or quiet? Outgoing
10. Sweet or Bad Ass? A sweet bad ass

TEN HAVE YOU’S. 
1. Ever performed in front of a large crowd? Yes
2. Ever done drugs? No
3. Ever been pregnant? No

4. Smoked cigarettes? Yes
5. Ever been on a cheer leading team? Yes
6. Ever Been on a dance team? Yes
7. Ever been on a sports team? Yes
8. Ever been in a drama play/production? Yes
9. Ever owned a BMW, Mercedes Benz, Escalade, Hummer or Bentley? No
10. Ever been in a rap video? No

TEN LASTS. 
1. Last phone call you made: To my dad
2. Last person you hung out with: My Mom
3. Last person you emailed: Hettie about HSKS10

4. Last time you worked: 2004 (been in school since then)
5. Last person you tackled: No idea
6. Last person you IM’d: Nick S.
7. Last person(s) you went to a concert with: Ex boyfriend
8. Last person(s) you went to the movies with: My mom and aunt
9. Last thing you missed: Being single
10. Last thing you ate: A quiche I made

Saturday 9

1. How vain are you about how you look?
I am someone that does not need to look in the mirror every minute but I do try to look my best and I could definitely lose some weight...

2. When you were little what was your favorite TV show?
Rainbow Brite or JEM

3. If someone was going to make a movie or TV show about your life, who would play you and why?
I have no idea who it would be but it would have to be an actress (especially for my younger years- 16-23) that is great at hiding or showing little emotion

4. Who is your favorite Major League Baseball team? How about your favorite player? 
I don't care for baseball at all and could not really name any players... 

5. What is your favorite baseball-related movie?
A League of Their Own. Rockford Peaches - I was born and raised in Rockford and was fortunate enough to meet some of the actual players during different celebrations and commemorations for the Peaches.

6. What is one lesson you have learned in the past year?
To not be trusting towards those with the Y chromosome.

7. Tell us about one of your childhood memories.
I really don't remember much of my childhood. I do know that I was great at entertaining myself due to lack of people around me that was my own age and siblings.

8. How do you handle sticky situations? Do you have a method? If so, what is it?
I am constantly analyzing the situation and finding a compromise/best outcome.

9. Do you think people talk about you behind your back?
I am sure people do, it is human nature (for some reason) to spread gossip and stab each other in the back. 

Friday Fill-Ins

1. Today I will be ___angry at my life___.


2. _The "good" Nick__ and I say why not?

3. What do you think of __bunnies on fire___.

4. At _my home___ it's free Pastry Day til 1030 Friday!

5. People say that what we're all seeking is _money___.

6. The image I cherish most is _my used-to-be-skinny body___.

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to _sleep__, tomorrow my plans include _eating at a tea room__ and Sunday, I want to _veg out_!

Wordless Wednesday

That's My Answer Tuesday

Using the first letter of your name, what verb would best describe your mood right now?


A- is the first letter of my name and the verb is annoy. I am annoyed with my boyfriend's work. He just found out that at the end of the month they are cutting his job and he will be unemployed. Which is just SUCH perfect timing because we were going to be moving at the beginning of next month. Could things be any better? Right now I am still looking for work myself, which means that I am unemployed as well. Don't you just love how life picks such perfection in timing to snowball everything straight to hell? 

Monday Movies

Date night at the movies...

I prefer movies that are action packed or even thrillers as opposed to romantic movies. One thing that I absolutely cannot stand are people that talk about the movie DURING the movie.
Instead, I love going to a movie and then going out to eat or something else afterwards and then chatting about the movie.

I love action and thriller movies because of the constant movement and progression. Romantic movies, I find, are too slow and quite sappy and I tend to get bored while watching them. While this might be something I might enjoy with my significant other, it is not something that I would want to see with someone I am getting to know.

My ideal date movie examples are movies like Transformers, Iron Man, The Transporter, etc.

Sunday Stealing

Sunday Stealing: Judd's Merged Meme

1. What were doing 10 years ago?
In NYC living things up!
2. Five snacks that you enjoy in a perfect, non weight-gaining world
Chocolate, cookies, cake, ice cream, and brownies
3. Five things you would do if you were a billionaire:
buy a house, buy a nice house for my parents, buy a few horses for my dad, get a large boat, and travel through Europe
4. Three of your habits:
Checking Ravelry for messages and news before I go to any other websites, don't touch any property of mine, and reading the news on my phone before I get out of bed
5. Five jobs that you've have had:
Pastry and candy maker, dominatrix, office supply store lackey, fashion design intern, and cake decorator
6. Five places that you've lived:
NYC, Ocala, Chicago, Albuquerque, and Rockford
7. Five things that you did yesterday:
Chatted with friends on Ravelry, playing games on facebook, knitted, crocheted, and baked cakes
8. Five people you would want to get to know more about:
My relatives that stayed behind in Ireland, H.R. Giger, the owners of Malabrigo
9. Abortion: for or against it?
FOR
10. Do you think the world would fail with a female president?
No. There have been many female heads of government. And when does one female president alone dictate the complete success or failure of the entire world?
11. Do you believe in the death penalty?
Yes
12. Do you wish marijuana would be legalized already?
No, but really I don't care.
13. Are you for or against premarital sex?
For
14. Do you think same sex marriage should be legalized?
HELL YES!!!
15. Do you think it's wrong that so many Hispanics are illegally moving to the USA?
I think it is wrong that we are giving tons of aid and money so that foreigners can "make a life here" when that money could be allocated elsewhere... like PUBLIC HEALTHCARE and PRESCRIPTION PLANS... a la CANADA and EU!!!
16. Should the alcohol age be lowered to eighteen?
It is in many countries, but I don't think that Americans can handle it. We are too violent of a society.
17. Should the war in Iraq be called off?
It would be nice, but I don't think we will ever completely vacate that area.
18. Assisted suicide is illegal: do you agree?
NO. I think it should be legal
19. Do you believe in spanking your children?
Hell YES
20. Do you worry that others will judge you from reading some of your answers?
No not really

Saturday 9... because it was already posted ;)

Saturday 9: Gimme Three Steps
1. Are you the type of person who jumps into new ventures or do you prefer baby steps? 
It depends upon the venture, for some I might be all in while others I will tread cautiously.

2. Who do you feel believes in you the most?
My Parents

3. When was the last time you were on a stage?
June 2009 giving speaking in front of a graduating class and guests as Valedictorian.

4. Tell us about the worst boss you ever had.
Intolerant, close-minded, chauvinist, racist, prejudicial towards other religions... need I go on???

5. If the NCAA Men's or Women's Final Four basketball tournament was played in your hometown arena or within easy driving distance from where you live, would you try to attend one the three games?
No. I am not a fan of basketball period, so the NCAA taking place near me would not get me in the arena.

6. Of all the clothes you own, what do you feel most comfortable wearing, and why?
Nothing. It is much more liberating and extremely comfortable. Mind you, I do this in the privacy of my own home and when no guests are here.

7. On what television show—either past or present—would you like to make to make a guest appearance, and what role would you play?
True Blood, one of the vampires that Eric made.

8. St. Patrick's Day is on Wednesday March 17th. Do you celebrate and wear green? Drink Green Beer? Ignore it?
I am Irish, I wear green, and attend what celebrations I can. I do not care for beer but will take green mixed drinks.

9. If a leprechaun told you that you could have any amount of money from his pot of gold but it had to be a specified amount for a specified item, how much would you ask for and what would it be for?
$358,936.38 --> This amount would pay off my student loans, credit cards, my car, and my parent's car. 

Friday Fill-Ins

1. I am so looking forward to _moving__?
2. _I'll pack later_ later.
3. When you get _lemons make lemonade_.
4. _My family_ is a big part of my life.
5. If you need anything _just ask_.
6. _I need to go on a trip.
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to _relaxing_, tomorrow my plans include _a fondue party_ and Sunday, I want to _get plenty of rest before my job interview Monday morning!