I’ve been tagged for two memes within 24 hours! The first was a trip down memory lane and a peek into the future all in one post. Very fun. Relaxing. More than a few minutes viewing you tube videos of old McDonald’s commercials.
This meme is pretty cool. Michelle (the artist) tagged me with this one. Here are the rules:
1. Pick up the nearest book (of at least 123 pages.)
2. Open the book to page 123.
3. Find the fifth sentence.
4. Post the next three sentences.
5. Link back to the person who tagged you.
6. Tag five people.
So, the thing is . . . when I sit at my desk, i am literally surrounded by books. (I’ll have to post a photo sometime.) What to choose, what to choose. hmmm.
Office 2003 Timesaving Techniques. (yeahhhhNO.)
Mastering XHTM Premium Edition. (no again.)
The Bibliophile’s Dictionary. (too weird)
I could go into my daughter’s room and get Skippy Jon Jones (yeah, Michelle!)
This should be interesting. I haven’t even cracked the book until now.
“We have already covered the idea of touching our common humanity, but it may be a surprise to realize that the path to universality is via our uniqueness. If you want someone to think about their mother, tell a story that specifically describes your mother, a specific day when she took you to school, the clothes she wore, the model of car she drove, and so forth. Without effort, memories of their mother will surface.”
I think I’ll keep this one off the shelf for a while.
So, who to tag, who to tag. Lurkers. I tag you. You don’t even have to link back! Just . . . tag!
Lisa over at Lisa Write’s tagged me for this meme. Funny thing is that I had already drafted my responses after seeing Mel’s post on January 25th. I just had forgotten about it. So THANKS Lisa, for reminding me!
Beware, nostalgia makes me reminisce. And ramble. I won’t be offended if you fall asleep. Or quietly click away to a more interesting and less verbose meme.
4 Jobs I’ve Had:
McDonalds EVERYTHING
1st Job! – counter, drive thru, grill, manager, hostess, you name it! I still remember the “7 Steps”- Greet the Customer, Take the Order, Suggestive Sell, Take the Money, Assemble the Order, Present the Order, Ask them to Come Again. Yep, the phrase “Would you like fries with that?” is the foundation of my work ethic.
Legal Secretary/Word Processor
Great shifts for a college schedule! 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., 3:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. The 3:30 to 11:30 shift was when I learned to read a computer manual like a novel.
Computer Lab Coordinator at an MBA school.
Work at an MBA school, get a free MBA.
Self-employed computer and communications trainer and consultant.
Still doing it!
4 Movies Watched Over and Over:
Working Girl
I can so relate. I used to have a coffee mug, solid white and in small little letters, printed was the word “peon.”
A Christmas Story
“Doan leave me. Come back. Come back. Ahh. Ahhh. Ahhhhhh!” and “Frag ee lay. I think it says fragile dear. Oh.” Okay I”ll stop. But TBS, 24 Hours on Christmas Eve, wrapping presents. It’s a tradition. I have the DVD. And the Ralphie Bobblehead..
Elizabethtown
“So you failed. You failed, you failed you failed. You failed.” Great movie. Best scene? Susan Sarandon, tap dancing at her husband’s memorial service. Really. Not what you think. I cry every time.
Finding Nemo
“A boat? I saw a boat! It passed by here not too long ago. Follow me!” The quotes which have double meaning for our family? “Just keep swimming. Just keep swimming.” and our favorite: “Swim down together!” That what our kids do when they work together to . . . break us. Like they did tonight. oh. That would be yesterday.
We LOVE Disney World! Annual Passholders! Ask me anything!
West Palm Beach, Florida
One Semester
Winter Park, Florida
Now THAT’s a contradiction.
4 Shows I Watch:
Amercian Idol
The whole family watches – on DVR of course
Grey’s Anatomy
Although last season was disappointing. Too much drama, not enough laughs.
Deadliest Catch
What do they call this? A guilty pleasure? shhhh.
Mythbusters
You CAN talk on your cell phone while you pump gas! Really! The Cool Geeks proved it! I married a geek. I gave birth to a geek. They both discuss whether Adam and Jamie are doing it right.
4 Places I’ve Been:
Washington DC
I want/need to go back, last time I was 17. I want to spend a few weeks at the Smithsonian.
London, England
Without my Luggage.
Bahamas
Two Disney cruises!
Atlanta Georgia
We visit near Atlanta, but my FAVORITE place is the bookstore in Valdosta. I75. Exit 5. Can’t drive through without spending at least $50. (That’ll get you a couple sacks of books.)
4 People Who email Me Regularly:
Clients
ebay
I know, my watched auction is ending. I KNOW.
My kid’s teachers/school.
The ladies in my women’s circle from church.
4 Favorite Things to Eat:
Triscuit Rosemary & Olive Oil Crackers with sliced Cracker Barrel 2% White Sharp Cheddar Cheese with red wine.
Dark chocolate with red wine.
Asparagus
Pasta – Barilla in the yellow box. Boil water, cook pasta for 8 minutes. Done.
4 Places I’d Rather Be:
Somewhere without clocks.
The beach.
On a cruise.
Somewhere I’ve never been (which would be just about everywhere).
4 Things I Look Forward to This Year:
Getting stronger (and thinner).
Getting “stuff” out of my house.
HUGE church rummage sale – during which I bring a lot of “stuff’ – and BOOKS – into my house. Click here for a picture of my pride and joy! I take two weeks off every year and work the books! And buy the books.
Closure. Lot’s and LOTS of closure.
NO! If I can only put 4 things, my NEW one is MY BABY SISTER is having a BABY!
I get to hold a baby, kiss a baby, smell a baby, rock a baby. Wooo Hooo!
