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Ghost of a Rose

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About Me

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..50 Random Questions 1. Where were you 3 hours ago? Right here, sitting at the computer studying. 2. Who are you in love with? My kids 3. Have you ever eaten a crayon? No way 4. Is there anything pink within 10 feet of you? Yes, a hot pink Post-It flag in my textbook. 5. When is the last time you went to the mall? I can't even remember. 6. Are you wearing socks right now? No, I rarely do. I always wear sandals. 7. Do you have a car worth over $2,000? Yes. 8. When was the last time you drove out of town? Last week, to a party at a desert resort. 9. Have you been to the movies in the last 5 days? No. 10. Are you hot? Sure, for my age. 11. What was the last thing you had to drink? Hot tea. 12. What are you wearing right now? A green and white sleeveless dress. 13. Do you wash your car or let the car wash do it? Car wash 14. Last food that you ate? Moon soup (called that because the astronauts had it on the Apollo missions. Delicious.) 15. Where were you last week at this time? Right here, studying, just like now. 16. Have you bought any clothing items in the last week? No. 17. When is the last time you ran? Tonight, with my dog. 18. What's the last sporting event you watched? About 2 years ago, a preseason football game with a date. 19. What is your favorite animal? A tie: my dog and my parakeet. 20. Your dream vacation? A world cruise - see the whole world! 21. Last person's house you were in? Paula's 22. Worst injury you've ever had? A mangled foot from a bicycle accident when I was 14. 23. Have you been in love? Yes 24. Do you miss anyone right now? Yes, several someones. You know who you are. 25. Last play you saw? Shakespeare, The Merchants of Venice 26. What is your secret weapon to lure in the opposite sex? I'm not telling, but I do have one . . . 27. What are your plans for tonight? Study, and then study some more. 28. Who is the last person you sent a MySpace message or comment? My sister. 29. Next trip you are going to take? Hopefully, to visit my son in Texas. 30. Ever go to camp? Yes, several times. 31. Were you an honor roll student in school? Always. Still am. 32. What do you want to know about the future? What I can look forward to. 33. Are you wearing any perfume or cologne? Yes, I always do. Today it's Lemon Verbena. 34. Are you due sometime this year for a doctor's visit? At my age, we all are. 35. Where is your best friend? At home sleeping. 36. How is your best friend? Fine, but working too hard. 37. Do you have a tan? Never. I always cover up or use sunblock. 38. What are you listening to right now? Classical music on the radio. 39. Do you collect anything? No, I have too much stuff already. 40. Who is the biggest gossiper you know? My former sister-in-law. 41. Last time you got stopped by a cop or pulled over? Three months ago. Just for a license plate light being out, but I had forgotten my purse and got citations for not having my license, proof of insurance, etc. with me. 42. Have you ever drank your soda from a straw? Doesn't everybody? 43. What does your last text message say? "Never mind, I called in." 44. Do you like hot sauce? Love it. 45. Last time you took a shower? This afternoon. 46. Do you need to do laundry? Yes, as always. 47. What is your heritage? Bulgarian, German, Scottish, Irish, English, Cherokee 48. Are you someone's best friend? Yes 49. Are you rich? No comment 50. What were you doing at 12AM last night? Same thing as now. Studying. Top Car Insurance Top Ten List - Best Myspace Quizzes
TELL ME ABOUT YOURSELF - The Survey
Name: Lori Rose (not my real name)
Birthday: October 20, 1956
Birthplace: Bedford, Indiana
Current Location: Mesa, AZ
Eye Color: blue
Hair Color: blonde
Height: 5'2"
Right Handed or Left Handed: Right
Your Heritage: Bulgarian, German, Scottish, Irish, English, Cherokee
The Shoes You Wore Today: Black sandals
Your Weakness: bad men
Your Fears: see above!
Your Perfect Pizza: Gorgonzola and Carmelized Pear
Goal You Would Like To Achieve This Year: Lose weight (and I'm well on my way . . .27 lbs down and counting!)
Your Most Overused Phrase On an instant messenger: LOL
Thoughts First Waking Up: Is it morning already?
Your Best Physical Feature: My long hair
Your Bedtime: hah, what's that?
Your Most Missed Memory: Paris
Pepsi or Coke: Pepsi
MacDonalds or Burger King: Neither, I don't like greasy food
Single or Group Dates: any
Lipton Ice Tea or Nestea: Good Earth tea
Chocolate or Vanilla: Neither. Cherry Cake Double Take from Cold Stone Creamery
Cappuccino or Coffee: Neither, I don't drink coffee
Do you Smoke: No
Do you Swear: If you hear me swear, you'll know that I am REALLY, REALLY mad
Do you Sing: every chance I get
Do you Shower Daily: Yes, except for days that I get to soak in a hot bubble bath instead, aahhhh . . .
Have you Been in Love: Too many times
Do you want to go to College: I've already graduated, but would like to get a post-grad degree
Do you want to get Married: I don't know. I'd be smarter not to. But I don't know if I'm quite THAT smart! LOL
Do you belive in yourself: I believe in my honesty, sincerity, and caring for others; and that I'm a good person.
Do you get Motion Sickness: Yes, and I've discovered that people who are susceptible to it are hypersensitive to earthquakes. I noticed that in myself, then some others, then I read that scientists believe this is true.
Do you think you are Attractive: Yes, for my age.
Are you a Health Freak: No, I'd rather have fun.
Do you get along with your Parents: Yes, thank goodness for them. I don't know what I'd do without them.
Do you like Thunderstorms: LOVE them! Especially if it rains!
Do you play an Instrument: Piano quite well (as long as no one else is listening), some guitar
In the past month have you Drank Alcohol: No
In the past month have you Smoked: No
In the past month have you been on Drugs: No
In the past month have you gone on a Date: Yes
In the past month have you gone to a Mall: Yes
In the past month have you eaten a box of Oreos: No, I don't like them.
In the past month have you eaten Sushi: Yes
In the past month have you been on Stage: No
In the past month have you been Dumped: No, but I was dumped a couple of months ago.
In the past month have you gone Skinny Dipping: No, not in the past month (the water in my pool is COOOLD right now!)
In the past month have you Stolen Anything: No way
Ever been Drunk: Yes, but not for a very long time
Ever been called a Tease: Not to my face
Ever been Beaten up: No
Ever Shoplifted: No
How do you want to Die: Painlessly
What do you want to be when you Grow Up: I was a microbiologist, in the future I may return to that or do something else.
What country would you most like to Visit: France, again. And again, and again . . . Also everywhere I haven't been yet!
In a Boy/Girl..
Favourite Eye Color: doesn't matter
Favourite Hair Color: doesn't matter
Short or Long Hair: long, long, long! It's not a dealbreaker, though.
Height: taller than me
Weight: doesn't matter. Hey, I'm easy to please . . .
Best Clothing Style: like Stevie Nicks or Amy Lee (of Evanescence) - I assume they must be asking about me again now, not my ideal boy.
Number of Drugs I have taken: IDK. You ARE talking about prescription drugs, right?
Number of CDs I own: Too many to count. Must be in the thousands. And if they asked about books, it would be even more!
Number of Piercings: One in each earlobe.
Number of Tattoos: None, no way. Unless it was Permanent Makeup. Or an Evanescence "E" with the words "My Immortal" where the center bar goes.
Number of things in my Past I Regret: Too many to count.
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My Interests

I'd like to meet:



OR:

an older single man who is truly a good person. I have good reason to think that there is no such creature. (If you disagree, and you are a single man over 45 - I want to meet you! Prove to me that I'm wrong!)

My Blog

Noel"s slippers - and a new dog, like we need a new dog . . .

Noel's slippers that I knittedThey are slipper socks - slippers that have all the shaping of regular socks, but are much thicker, not meant to be worn with shoes but alone as slippers.It is a traditio...
Posted by on Mon, 21 Sep 2009 03:22:00 GMT

The Wheels of Justice are finally beginning to roll *knock on wood*

Currently listening to on audiobook:  On Writing, by Stephen KingThe Wheels of Justice, Finally Beginning to RollYeehaw!  After 2 months of delays, things are finally happening with my custody case!  ...
Posted by on Tue, 14 Jul 2009 00:53:00 GMT

Fun times with my lawyer, sister, class . . .

Currently listening to on audiobook:  A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court, by Mark TwainThis afternoon I met with my attorney to discuss how to get my custody/visitation case moving along.  I'...
Posted by on Fri, 03 Jul 2009 04:57:00 GMT

Mother's Day Gifts/Keri Noble concert/Statistics class

(Sorry it took me so long to post this - I have been out of town on a very special trip!  I went to see Keri Noble's private concert which was given at my sister's farm in WA state.  It was wonderful,...
Posted by on Thu, 04 Jun 2009 13:09:00 GMT

Studying for final exams

Last one is on Wednesday!This isn't me, but it might as well be!
Posted by on Mon, 11 May 2009 13:47:00 GMT

Into Skateboarding? Check this out

http://www.environmentalgraffiti.com/featured/ramp-house-ska table-home-acrhivirus/9717
Posted by on Wed, 22 Apr 2009 02:22:00 GMT

Poem: The Missing

He remembers.We walked between the mansionsTo that dark little place along the highway, to our last supper of loaves and fishes.We camped in the sand.We slept in the car, our breaths keeping time with...
Posted by on Tue, 21 Apr 2009 20:44:00 GMT

Leonard Cohen Concert

I've never seen Leonard Cohen in concert before.  I've always thought of him more as a poet/lyricist than a performer, and I was utterly blown away.  In person, he has incredible class - and humor - t...
Posted by on Tue, 07 Apr 2009 04:37:00 GMT

My week - diary for the week of March 31 - April 5

Mon:  I had a big exam that I was worried about, because a lot of stuff had happened last week and I didn't have enough time to study for it.  I got a 98% on it, though, whew!  But all the rest of tha...
Posted by on Fri, 03 Apr 2009 15:11:00 GMT

Traditional Appalachian Folk Song

Bring Back to Me My Wandering BoyOut in the cold world and far away from homeSome mother's boy is wandering all aloneWith no one to guide him or keep his footsteps rightSome mother's boy is homeless t...
Posted by on Sat, 28 Mar 2009 10:42:00 GMT