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regular coffee mug

Tea bags: reuse or use once and then toss

Use once then toss. I steep my tea bags for 4 minutes and they're not worth another cup, LOL! I like it strong.

In coffee or tea: straight black, with milk, with sugar/sweetener, milk and sugar/sweetener

Light with one Sweet-N-Low

What American city would you like to visit most Boston, New York, Las Vegas, other

New York first, Las Vegas second, Boston would be third.

Which ocean (if you don't live near one) would you like to visit: Pacific or Atlantic.

Been to both, but I'd pick the Pacific ocean. Would love to return to Hawaii.

Favorite time of the day: early morning, morning, afternoon, late afternoon, early evening, evening, or night

Night. It's quiet in the house, quiet in the neighborhood, and I'm a night owl, LOL! If I could, I'd sleep all day and stay up all night.

Your computer desk: regular rectangular desk, straight computer desk, U-shaped, L-shaped, other.

I have a very nice rectangular desk in my craft room that is buried in craft supplies. I do most of my crafting on my work table. I usually type on my laptop on my lap in front of the television. When not in use the laptop sets on the end table between the end of the sofa and my husband's recliner. I usually sit at that end of the sofa. My female cat "owns" the far end. Our male cat sits curled next to me on in my husband's lap.

Favorite section of Gigi's Company: General, Books of the Month, BotM Discussions, Games, Book Related Topics, or the Author of the Month section.

Books of the Month. I love our discussions on what we've read.

What kind of websites do you spend the most time on? Book sites, movie sites, game sites, other.

Gigi's Company and my crafting sites.

Snacks: healthy (fresh fruit or raw veggie), semi-healthy (granola bar, graham cracker etc.), naughty (sweet or heavy on the carbs)

Semi-Healthy

Nails: get them done or do them yourself

Combination. I usually do them myself, but occasionally pamper myself and have them done professionally. Now, my eyebrows I always have professionally waxed.

Eyebrows: Arch at home or done professionally

at home.

Lips: Do you usually apply: lipstick, lip-gloss, lip-balm, other.

None or lip tint. (A cross between lip gloss and lip balm. It is a scant amount of color.)

Liquid or powder foundation

liquid. I can't use powder foundation.

Make-up: eye shadow & blush: do you go for more neutral colors, earthy colors or bolder colors?

Don't use any. When I was younger and used more make-up, I went for neutrals.

Perfume/cologne/body splash: Use or don't use.

Sometimes I use Perfume but for everyday I don't use anything

Do you candles/air freshner/or nothing

Candles when the weather is cool or cold. Love the scent, but they make the room too hot in summer. Can't see paying more for ac because I was burning a candle.

Electric room-scent plug-ins: Use or don't use.

Don't use, they all make me sneeze :)

IM/Text/use the phone

I use the telephone, but I am thinking of adding texting because I receive so many texts from my adult children. I usually don't respond because I don't have that service at this time. I established an IM account several years, but IM'ing was very new and I didn't know anyone else IM'ing. I deleted it and never established another account. If either of my kids moved from the local area, I would probably sign up for an IM account again. At least that way, I would have someone to IM.

Movies at home: Rent, Download from the internet, Netflix/Mail rental service, or other

Other, usually I borrow them from friends.

Kind of movies: romance, comedy, horror or other

Comedy


Watching a movie OR reading a book?

Reading the Book, the book is always better.

Watching the movie or seeing the play

Watching the movie, not a big fan of plays


To Lose: Arm or Leg?

This was tuff. I guess an arm

At a picnic, real silverware or plastic

Plastic. Most of my picnics were with my children and a lot of running was always involved.

Which is more romantic? Picnic alone with a significant other or dinner for two in a dimly lit restaurant.

Dinner for two in a dimly lit restaurant. I love when someone else waits on me LOL

Favorite fast food: McDonalds, Burger King, Wendy's or other

Other, locally we have Mighty Taco its my favorite because we share a plaza and i try to support local business as most as possible.


What about you- pay a little more at a locally owned business OR go to wal-mart(etc.)?

Locally owned business. I will not shop at Walmart. I hate everything they stand for... I will get off my soapbox now. LOL

Your favorite part of the newspaper: Comics, Editorial page, Headlines, other

Comics first, always.

Star Trek or Star Wars

Star Wars, then Star Trek.

Newspaper: paper or online

Paper for sure



Daniel Craig: Good James Bond OR bad?

My 24-year old daughter thinks he is absolutely the best. I am partial to Sean Connery myself.

Doctor Who: new series or the original

I haven't seen 'Doctor Who' but original is usually better is my policy, Sean Connery is THE James Bond, I totally agree with you.


Reality TV- Yes or No

No, just not my preference. I like fiction with a plot and my nonfiction tastes run more to documentaries.

Favorite Herb: rosemary, thyme, chives, oregano, basil, dill, tarragon, bay leaf, or other

Garlic, I use is most everynight for dinner.

Microwave or regular stove

Regular oven/stovetop. I use my microwave for warming, defrosting, etc.

Veggies: Steaming, boiling, grilling, stir-frying, or other

Boiling

Face cream In the morning or put it on at night

No Face Cream at all


Weather so hott you can't think or frigid snowy cold?

Neither actually. In perfect weather the windows are open and a cool breeze is gently blowing through the house. If I had to pick between too cold or too hot, I would probably pick too cold. It is easier to layer on additional clothes than cool down when you are already in shorts and a short-sleeved shirt. Then, you are just miserable.

Favorite spring flower: tulips, lilies, or other

Hyacinth


Spring or Fall?

Fall -- all those lovely fall colors.

What would your dream view from your window: forest; prairie and rolling grasslands; mountains; surf, beach, and ocean; desert; cityscape; or other

That is a Tough one.... A lake surrounded by forest & Mts.


A new mansion OR a Castle?

No brainer--the castle. Don't know if I would be able to afford upkeep, but definitely the castle. My undergraduate degree is in history and I loved all those medieval historicals.

Dream vacation destination for a romantic interlude with a significant other: Mansion with complete staff, isolated cottage with just the two of you, or other

Well I'm ging with the cottage bc my boyfriend and i are in process of building our isolated cabin for interluding and such.


Romantic vacation for two or big family & friends vacation

. . . for interluding and such." Love your phrasing.

Vacation for two.

Shopping: large mall or side streets with small shops

Small shop- being a small business myself, I'd rather help the little guy out besides things are more one of a kind that way.


Jewelry: Vintage or New?

Vintage. I love second-hand stores.

Soft drinks: Diet or with sugar

I'm not much of a soft drink drinker: Mind you, I really like A&W Rootbeer, but most of the time I get Diet.

Are you a: classy dresser or a more casual dresser?

definitely casual! been there done that with the dressy corporate stuff.

rainy day reader or sunny day reader?

Both, but I especially love to curl up with a good book on a rainy day.

Favorite time to read: early morning, afternoon, early evening, night, or other