Topical Tuesday - Past, Present & Future

Topical Tuesday


This weeks Topical Tuesday is in three parts. It all about reflections -

Where were you ten years ago?
Ten years ago today I was in Georgia. I lived at Camp Josey Rd in Blythe GA and worked at the VA in Augusta GA. We were living in a trailer that I had bought for 1600 dollars and only had to pay a lot payment. If I would have been smarter then I would have done a better job at saving and investing back then. We still had our Tippy dog in our lives then and I am glad this blog made me think of her as I really loved that doggie. I don't remember much more about my life at that time...it was pretty uneventful. I did have nights that I looked forward to going to my bffl's place and helping her to escape to an evening out, but other than that we just did not do a lot back then.

Where are you now?
Ah, well, a lot has happened in the last ten years. We are now living in the DFW area for the second time and happier than we have been in a long time. We are a little smarter with money, but still not as smart as we need to be. I have moved up in the VA and have more than doubled my salary from what it was 10 years ago. I have a lot more responsibility to go with that salary. We still do not have children, but w talk about the day we have our own home and will foster and possibly adopt. I miss my BFFL and being the selfish person that I am wish that she would move to this area.

Where would you like to be in ten years?
In ten years I assume I will still be in the DFW area as I have promised my hubby I would not move anymore. He would however let me move to Charleston in a second... I would be in my own home for at least five years if plans go as I hope they will. I can retire from the government in ten years so I will be making a big decision...to stay for another 9 or to get out and do something different...real estate or teach are the two I am looking at right now. We would have children in our lives and would be much happier for it...we look forward to sharing our lives with children and providing them a loving family to call their own. And just maybe my BFFL will live within 15 minutes of me and we will be spending a large amount of our free time in each other's company.

Friday Five

1.What’s your favorite sports movie?

The Replacements with Keanu Reeves. We have watched this multiple times. I would say a close second is Remember the Titans. Actually it is hard to pick between the two...and we love sports movies...have quite a few.

2.What’s your favorite romantic comedy film?

That is a hard one. I like so many. Kate and Leopold is a good one. Is Ever After considered a romantic comedy? If so that would probably be my favorite though.

3.What’s your favorite animated Disney movie?

OMG, I like them all, how do I pick. I guess it would have to be Peter Pan.

4.What’s your favorite non-Disney movie musical?

Finally one I don't have to agonize over...Fiddler on the Roof hands down for me.

5.What’s your favorite stranger-in-a-strange-land / fish-out-of-water movie?

I really don't have one of these...and the only one that comes to mind is that airport one with Tom Hanks.

Thursday Thunks

1. So Halloween is this weekend, if you haven't heard. Are you gonna open your doors up or not?
No, we won't be in town this weekend...and have not had may treaters in the last few years regardless of where I live.

2. You better open 'em cuz I'm coming... what are you putting in my treat bag?
Well, last year in addition to candies I got the little playdos and puzzles to put in bags. Though no one showed.

3. Since October is the bestest month for television (well for cable & dish subscribers it is) and there is a horror movie on at any given time of the day - are you sick of them yet?

I rarely watch horror movies anymore...got burnt out on them in my younger years I guess.

4. Which one of those movies can you watch over & over again?

I always liked April Fools Day.

5. Tell us about a Halloween scare you've had....

Have never really been scared on Halloween...

6. Did you watch the old Casper cartoons when you were a youngin? Well, back then they weren't old I suppose, but I'm sure you still understand my question.

I love Casper...I recently got rid of an old VHS tape that hadCasper episodes.

7. Have you ever found a four-leaf clover?

Can't say that I have...

8. Haunted Houses... you know, the kinds you pay to get in and they chase you with chainsaws and severed heads.... do you like 'em?

I used to, but I don't know if my bladder could handle them anymore.

9. Do you use cute cartoon type wrapping paper for Christmas presents or the not cutesy paper? Or are you one of those gift card and/or gift bag people?

I have this thing for snowmen the past few years so I get anything with snowmen...I also like angels.

10. How long do boiled eggs need to stay in the boiling water before they become hard boiled eggs?

This question is just to funny...right out of the blue...I say 8 minutes...

11. Jason is coming in through your front door... Freddy is coming through your back door... zombies are at every window of the house and Norman Bates is calling to invite you to dinner... what do you do?

Wake myself up...thishas got to be a bad dream...

12. Did you know that the scariest part of Halloween is giving all of your Reeses Peanut Butter Cups away?

I would have to totaly agree...love those single serving reeses cups...

13a. If you were to play a part of a haunted house (not the ghosts in the attic kind), what would you want to be?

A witch...I think I can cackle pretty good...hehehehe

13b. Have you ever played a part in a haunted house?

Yes, when I was a teenager we ran a haunted house in the basement of our apartments for the younger kids...I hadkids put their hands in bowls they could not see...spagetti...told them it was worms...and peeled grapes...told them they were eyeballs...lol

14. If Thursday Thunks had a Halloween party, what do you think Kimber & Berleen would come dressed as?

Clueless here...sorry...

15. Do you cook a turkey for Thanksgiving?

Most of the time it is just hubby and I so we have a turkey breast.

16. Have you ever read a book that scared the pants off of you?

Yes, Gerald's Game by Stephen King pretty much did that for me...

17. Whats the predicted high temperature for today?

It's 7am and I think we already hit it...73 or something like that...

18. Have you ever howled at the moon?

No, not in my book of experiences

19.You are in an alley and a werewolf and a vampire are coming at you - one of them has to win. Which one do you want to bite you?
A Vampire of course....are they not the most sensual of beings?

Craft it Wednesday

It's been about six weeks since we did this project and at that time I posted it to Facebook, but had not taken the time to post it here. I figured I had waited long enough.

We bought a dresser for 40.00 and a 1.5 hr ride to get it...spent the weekend stripping, sanding, and staining to change it into an entertainment center. I had been looking for a good low priced dresser of this style for a long time to do this. We went with a Sangria Red because we have a red couch and I wanted to pull that color across the room. It was a lot of hard work and is not perfect. We will probably replace the back board and redo the holes for the components when we move next year.

TMI Tuesday

1) What are three mistakes someone could make on the first date with you that would automatically make you turn down a second date with them?

OMG, I have not dated in 19 years...but let me see if I can remember what I would have done then...I sure don't want the chance to know now. Talking constantly about their mother or an ex would be one....using foul language continually, and doing something in sensitive to me or someone else

2) Pick an animal that best displays your personality. :)

Not real sure...maybe a cat, conforting and loving, but also very curious and smart about certain things.

3) If your so stopped having sex with you, how long would you stay?

Sex is not everything. I would stay forever as I love him for our life we have together and there is a connection that goes beyond sex.

4) Are you more passive or aggressive when the relationship becomes physical?

I am more passive. My mind is the aggresive part of my body so I let that go when things are physical.

5) Have you ever been INSIDE a store that sold adult themed toys and videos?

Yes, sure have...blushes...

Bonus (as in optional): What percentage of women do you think are capable of handling being in a "friends with benefits" relationship? How about men?

I think the percentage of women is small, maybe 15% because we tend to let feelings get in the way, but men? I would say maybe 50% as a large number seem to keep from keeping emotionally involved.