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// posted by Darla @ 7/13/2009 04:44:00 AM 1 comments links to this post

You Are Very Passionate

You tend to be a very social person. You live for your friends and family. You can get social burnout occasionally though. You aren't a total extrovert. You fall in love with ease and confidence. Even if you've had bad experiences in the past, each new love is a reason to start completely over. You are a passionate person. You are free wheeling, fun loving, and ruled by your emotions. Your sense of humor is very physical. Your facial expressions or spot on imitations of people are hilarious.

The Beach Test

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// posted by Darla @ 7/07/2009 05:41:00 AM 1 comments links to this post

1. I have three kids.
2. When I was a kid, I used to make up lists of names for my own eventual children. I didn't use any of those names.
3. I have hair issues, so I avoid the hairdresser at all costs. I periodically take a pair of scissors to my hair, and routinely threaten to shave my head. I haven't done that, though.... yet.
4. I learned to read before I was three years old--partly from the book A Pet for Peter with the immortal repeating line: "No," said the farmer, "that isn't the pet for you."
5. My book habit started because I'd get a Little Golden Book or Junior Elf book (they were apparently also from Random House, but I couldn't find a link--similar size and price point, though) as a bribe for behaving while shopping.
6. I still read. A LOT.
   
7. My mom loathed Dr. Seuss, and I never read a Dr. Seuss book until I grew up.
8. I bought my kids all the Dr. Seuss books.
9. I'll read just about anything, but I tend to be a pretty critical reader--it comes from reading so much.
10. On January 20, 1977 (thank-you, Wikipedia!) I went to the Queen Day at the Races concert in Saginaw, Michigan (with Thin Lizzy opening). I didn't go to another concert until seeing the Trans-Siberian Orchestra in San Antonio on my 42nd (41st?) birthday.
11. I took piano lessons for seven years.
12. I only knew my husband for a little over 6 months when we got married. Seems to have lasted anyway: we're celebrating our 25th anniversary in August.
    
13. I'd always expected I'd live with someone before getting married, but I didn't actually live with my husband until after we'd been married for 4 months. At which point I was two months pregnant and throwing up constantly.
    
14. I once drove our 1988 Mustang GT convertible on A6 from Landstuhl to Darmstadt in the middle of the day.... without anyone passing me.
15. I like wearing hats, but my head is small, so it's often hard to find something other than a ball cap that fits.
16. I maxed every PT (physical training) test I took when I was in the Army. I probably wouldn't be able to pass, much less max one now--the two-mile run would kill me. I might be able to pass the push-ups part--it depends on what a passing score is for a 48-year-old woman.
17. I'm way too impatient and critical to enjoy poetry. If I don't find it pretentious, I just don't feel like taking the time to appreciate it.
18. I'm also way too impatient and critical to watch most TV. I'll watch The Colbert Report, The Daily Show, and America's Got Talent. The handful of shows I watch (currently Dr. Who, Torchwood, Lost, & 24), I wait for the DVDs.
    
19. I don't think there's a connection between #17 & #18.
20. I got the Nuttin' But Stringz CD for Carl for Father's Day, and I love it.
    
21. On an average day, I drink about 4 liters of liquid, half of it water, and most of the rest herbal tea. This could be the 8 glasses "they" say you should drink... if the glasses are 0.5 liters each. Ever notice how they never specify the size of the glasses? I find that odd. I have glasses in my cupboard that range from 1 oz. to 1 liter.
22. I love Mondays because they represent a new start.
23. I have a B.S. (yes, a B.S., not a B.A.) in accounting (and graduated summa cum laude, thank you very much), but all I've done with it is a few years of tax preparation. And some ridiculously complex family budgeting for a while.
    
24. I have CFS (chronic fatigue syndrome), but I don't like to talk about it much--people either don't believe it exists, or they're too sympathetic. And to be honest, I've gotten so good at handling it, most days I don't even think about it.
    
25. When I came home from Basic Training, all my tops were too tight in the chest and arms from all those push-ups. I'm one of those women who build muscle easily.

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// posted by Darla @ 7/06/2009 05:03:00 AM 1 comments links to this post

Your Fireworks Say You're Original

You are chaotic, inspired, and very creative. You're so creative, people don't really recognize your creativity. What's expressive for you sometimes looks like a mess. But you don't really care... you enjoy making your messes!

The Fireworks Test

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// posted by Darla @ 6/30/2009 01:49:00 AM 0 comments links to this post

You Are a Bikini

You love warm days, and you don't shy away from the beach. You're confident enough to not worry about how you look... but you're not a brazen show off either! You feel sexy and young at heart - especially during the summer. You are classic and chic. You rather own one designer swimsuit than a dozen cheap knock offs.

What Kind of Swimsuit Are You?

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// posted by Darla @ 6/23/2009 04:58:00 AM 3 comments links to this post

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// posted by Darla @ 6/22/2009 01:54:00 AM 1 comments links to this post

What the House Test Says About You

You have a high opinion of yourself. You think that you are quite important in the scheme of things... definitely more important than most people. You can't stand community oriented people and annoying "buy local" campaigns. You prefer to live the best life possible, and that doesn't really involve many other people. You are a calm, contemplative, and smart person. You take ideas very seriously. You look attractive, but mostly because your rely on your natural good looks to get by. You are moved by what's exotic and unique. You often have the mentality of a traveler, even when you're not traveling.

The House Test

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// posted by Darla @ 6/16/2009 06:52:00 AM 0 comments links to this post