Sunday Stealing: The Fast Dozen Meme

From the archives at All Stace, All The Time

1. What is the last book that you passed on to someone else to read?

~~ It's been years but it was The Year 1000, by Robert Lacey and Danny Danziger, passed it on to my sister. A cool book about the year 1,000, I 'd like to read the entire book someday!

2. The one song you secretly or not so secretly want to sing at karaoke?

~~ You're The One That I Want from Grease seems like it would be fun

3. If you had to pick a new name for yourself, what would it be?

~~ Probably the name of a beautiful gem or stone, like Crystal, Jade, Opal, Sapphire. I really wouldn't want any name other than Melissa though. My dad wanted me to be named Amanda, I'm glad my mom won!

4. What do you wish your administrator or boss would notice?

~~ I was laid off in September so I guess I wish he'd notice I was a great worker and bring me back!

5. What is your biggest pet peeve?

~~ Rudeness, especially when heard in someone's voice over inane things

6. What holds you back in pursuing your biggest dream?

~~ I'd have to say my health, it's hard to keep my energy up and keep moving. I am really tired of needing my walker or cane to leave my condo, so my biggest dream now has changed to regain my strength to go without it

7. Why do you think you are a lovable person?

~~ I'm always very laid back

8. If every day had an extra hour in it, what would you do with it?

~~ Meditate, pray, talk to God, or color a picture in my Angels: Meditative Coloring Book for Him

9. The last song you turned up in your car or house was?

~~ Bohemian Rhapsody, Queen

10. What is a secret talent you may have?

~~ Interior Decorating!

11. Your favorite thing to do outside when it's not too cold out in the winter?

~~ Go for a drive through Hines

12. How do you respond if someone asks you an inappropriate or nosy question?

~~ Depends on the person, and the question. If it's my sister asking, I'll answer, but then again she's way too smart too ask overly nosy questions

Sunday Stealing: Questions for a New Year’s Eve Reflection Meme

From the archives!

1. What was the single best thing that happened this past year?  

~~ I started adopting Betta fish, they're adorable and so relaxing to watch!

2. What was the single most challenging thing that happened?

~~ I was laid off September 27

3. What was an unexpected joy this past year?  

~~ Finding cool websites, such as 750 Words

4. What was an unexpected obstacle?

~~ I didn't think I'd be laid off, I worked there for 9 years, won awards for good work, but due to my cut in hours because of a need to be at dialysis and various surgeries my work deteriorated within the company

5. Pick three words to describe 2013.  

~~ Forgettable, passing, numb

6. What were the best books you read this year?  

~~ Didn't read anything

7. With whom were your most valuable relationships?  

~ Co-workers Keith and Betty, my sister Carole

8. What was your biggest personal change from January to December of this past year?  

~~ Being laid off from work

9. In what way(s) did you grow emotionally?  

~~ I'm not fearing death as much, ready to meet my Maker, even if He reopens a nasty spot in Purgatory just for me alone

10. In what way(s) did you grow spiritually?  

~~ Yell at God, eh, pray more

11. In what way(s) did you grow physically?  

~~  I don't feel as awkward having to walk with a cane or walker when I go out

12. In what way(s) did you grow in your relationships with others?  

~~ I accept more help, not as vain with people 

13. What was the most enjoyable part of your work?  

~~ The people I worked with

14. What was the most challenging part of your work?

~~ Calling people over and over and over and over again trying to get them to send their pledges in, hearing people from all across the country cuss me out over and over and over and over again

15. What was your single biggest time waster in your life this past year?  

~~  Spending too much time surfing about on the Internet

16. What was the best way you used your time this past year?  

~~ Vegetation, it's so relaxing! And it soothes me after dialysis

17. What was biggest thing you learned this past year?

~~ That writing 750 words a day is a great asset to the psyche

18. Create a phrase or statement that describes 2013 for you.

~~ When there's nothing left, anything can happen

Sunday Stealing: A Christmas Meme

From the archives!

1. The Christmas song I can listen to even in June is...

~~ Snoopy vs The Red Baron (Snoopy's Christmas)

2. Hot Chocolate, Egg Nog or Mulled wine?

~~ Hot chocolate, I'm currently addicted to Tim Horton's hot chocolate with mint flavoring

3. When do you put your decorations up? 

~~ No decorations to put up

4. What are you having for Christmas dinner? 

~~ My sister is making ham, not sure about the sides

5. What is your favorite Christmas tradition? 

~~ Exchanging presents

6. Have you ever gone Carol singing? 

~~ Yes, back in the 80's with my church youth group

7. When did you learn the truth about Santa? 

~~ My older brothers told me. I remember him asking me "Have you ever noticed that Santa's and mom's handwriting is the same?" I was bummed for a moment but kept going to see Santa thinking I'd still get twice the presents I would have gotten -one set from my parents, one they signed as Santa. It really didn't dawn on me until years later that if I hadn't done that the amounts would still be the same, my mom would have just signed them all from her and my dad.

8. How do you decorate your Christmas tree? 

~~ I don't have one, I live alone in a condo, I think all the decorations were tossed out when I moved here in 2010. I haven't had the money or drive to get new things.

9. What's the best thing about Christmas? 

~~ It feels like one grand festive party has invaded the land.

10. All I want for Christmas is... 

~~ A job, my health, my medical bills paid, and yummy homemade cookies