Appetizer
Invent a new flower; give it a name and describe it.: I am never good with these type questions. I never know if the ones I invent already exist or not, but here goes nothing. A moonflower is white with a dark blue center and tiny leaves.
Soup
Name someone whom you think has a wonderful voice.: Celine Dion has always been a favorite of mine. Some people make fun of her, but I think she is an incredibly talented singer.
Salad
On a scale of 1 to 10 with 10 being highest, how clean do you keep your car?: I don't have a car! My dad is probably at an eight with his.
Main Course
How do you feel about poetry?: I love poetry. Always have. As a writer, I have tried to write some, but my attempts were laughable. I can appreciate it though. A good poem is a wonderful thing.
Dessert
What was the last person/place/thing you took a picture of?: My cat about a week ago with my new digital camera. I posted the picture on this blog.
Friday's Feast #9
Friday's Feast #8
Appetizer
What does the color dark green make you think of?: All things Irish usually. Leprechauns specifically. I have no idea why. I'm not even remotely Irish!
Soup
How many cousins do you have? I can't even begin to count! We had a really big family on my mother's side of things. Twelve siblings, and they all had kids. I didn't even most of that side of the family, and then you don't even want to get me started on my dad's side.
Salad
On a scale of 1 to 10 with 10 being highest, how honest are you?: Uh, I'm thinking I'm around a 7 or 8. I'm one of those that if you don't need to know, I'm not going to tell you types. Some might call that being dishonest, but if you don't ask, I'm not going to tell you!
Main Course
Name something that is truly free.: Love is always free, unless you're one of those that sells love on a street corner. That isn't real love anyway.
Dessert
Using the letters in the word SPRING, write a sentence.: See Paul Run Into Nan's Greenery. Horrible sentence I know. I wanted to say Naked instead though! It just didn't sound right.
Friday's Feast #7
Appetizer
Given the choice, would you prefer to live in the country or in the city?
I have always been a city girl. My whole life has been spent in one city or another. I grew up in a suburb of Los Angeles, and now I live in the Phoenix Metro area. I've always had this dream about living in the middle of nowhere and just writing. It isn't the country, but I went to visit my brother one summer when he lived in Big Bear, CA, and I've always wanted to go back there and live. It is so beautiful up there.
Soup
Who is the cutest kid you know?
My best friend's little boy, but then again I am probably very biased there!
Salad
Fill in the blank: I couldn’t believe it when I heard ___________.
... that Patrick Swayze was sick and dying from cancer earlier this month. I'm Dirty Dancing obsessed, and I've always been a fan of his work. I will be so sad when he passes on.
Main Course
If you could star in a commercial for one of your favorite products, which one would you want to advertise?
I have this insane love for Pepsi, especially their Wild Cherry Pepsi. The Pepsi commercials are always a bit above the norm and interesting, so I'd love to be in one of those someday!
Dessert
What type(s) of vitamins and/or supplements do you take on a regular basis?
Sadly, right now I am not taking anything at all. I know I probably should be, but I just don't.
Friday's Feast #6
Appetizer
On a scale of 1-10 (with 10 as highest), how much do you like your own handwriting?: I think I'm at about a six right now. I don't write as much as I used to because I'm just so used to typing everything.
Soup
Do you prefer baths or showers?: Showers. I sometimes shower twice a day, but I like a good bath every now and then to relax. A nice bath with my lavendar bubble bath can be heaven.
Salad
What was the last bad movie you watched?: I watch so many movies, but I just saw Children of Men a couple of weeks ago for the first time, and I wasn't all too impressed with it at all. I know a lot of people liked it, and I love Clive Owen, but I couldn't even finish watching the movie.
Main Course
Name something you are addicted to and describe how it affects your life. I can fully admit being an Internet addict. Since I work from home, I'm always online for work. The Internet is my connection to the world, and I'm on my computer way too much.
Dessert
Which instrument is your favorite to listen to?: It's a tie between the guitar and the piano really. I've always loved both. The piano is relaxing, and the guitar is more exciting because I've always loved guitars in rock music.
Friday's Feast #5
Appetizer
Who was the last person you hugged? I'm thinking this is probably my brother Joe. I know I hugged my cat Mikey today once or twice too.
Soup
Share a beauty or grooming trick or tip with us. I don't think I really have any tricks myself. I know my mom growing up used to use cucumbers on her eyes and all these different facial masks.
Salad
What does the color yellow make you think of? Sunshine.
Main Course
If you were to make your living as a photographer, what subject would your pictures revolve around? I've always loved photography. It's always fascinated me somehow. If I was a photographer, I would probably end up focusing on people and animals as my subjects.
Dessert
What was the longest book you ever read?: I'm thinking this must be either The Stand or It by Stephen King, whichever of the two is longer. I remember reading those both when I was a teenager. I read them cover to cover.
Friday's Feast #4
Appetizer
What is your favorite kind of cereal?: Honey Nut Cheerios
Soup
When was the last time you purchased something for your home, what was it, and in which room did it go?: I bought a new stereo back in September, and it went straight into my bedroom to replace the one I had that broke.
Salad
What is the funniest commercial you’ve ever seen?: http://youtube.com/watch?v=fxPg7CwtG2w
Main Course
Make up a name for a company by using a spice and an animal (example: Cinnamon Monkey): Vanilla Tiger
Dessert
Fill in the blank: I haven’t ______ since ______. I haven't been to a concert since 2002, and that will change in April. I'm so excited.
Friday's Feast #3
Appetizer
What is your middle name? Would you change any of your names if you could? If so, what would you like to be called?: Jo. It's my dad's name, so I don't think I'd ever want to change it.
Soup
If you were a fashion designer, which fabrics, colors, and styles would you probably use the most?: I like simple things. Cotton, basic colors. I like red, black and white, so I could see myself using those a good deal if I was to ever go down down that path.
Salad
What is your least favorite chore, and why?: I hate doing laundry. I always have, and I always will. I'll do it, but if I can get out of doing it somehow I will find a way to do just that.
Main Course
What is something that really frightens you, and can you trace it back to an event in your life?: Bugs. I hate bugs. I also am scared of fire, and there really is no event in my life that I can trace either fear back to. I am also scared of the dark, and there is no set reason for it.
Dessert
Where are you sitting right now? Name 3 things you can see at this moment. : At my desk. My TV, my stereo and my bed.
Friday Feast #1
I stumbled upon this meme last week when I accidently hit one of the auto-links on someone's Friday Feast last week thinking it was a Thursday Thirteen. Sometimes the mind makes you see things! Anyway, it looked like fun, so here we go.
Appetizer
Snowsicle: A piece of snow that is hard enough to be almost ice.
Soup
The Spill Canvas: Appreciation and the Bomb 
Salad
What’s at the top of your Christmas wish list this year?
iPod/Media Player
Main Course
Name a scent that reminds you of someone special in your life.
The smell of any kind of Mexican food always reminds me of my mom. She was the best cook, and she was always maing Mexican food.
Dessert
Howie Mandel. I've never been a fan of any thing he has done. I tuned into Deal or No Deal for a bit after it premiered, and the series just annoyed me to no ends.