11.9% Scandinavian

12.9% East European

2.4% Balkan

.9% Nigerian

What size shoes do you wear?

Depends on the style, but normally 8 or 9.

Why did you start blogging?

I started blogging as an outlet for my own feelings and thoughts. I had many things going on, including becoming a Grandmother for the very first time and things spiraled out of control after that. It was very cathartic. There are some very painful memories from back then and there was a long period of time where I didn’t write at all. Thankfully, things have improved since then!

In which part of the US do you live (east, central, west)?

I live in Missouri, which they consider a West North Central state. Missouri is in the Bible Belt, the Heartland as they call it.

Have you ever been abroad?

No, I have not.

What are your plans for the near future and the far future?

I’d like to get my knee surgery done (near future) so that I can grab my camera and (far future) go hiking and exploring, go to museums and malls and all the places that involve walking! I just want to walk! Walking is freedom!!

Have you tried foreign cuisine?

Not in a foreign land, I have not. However, I have tried Mongolian, Thai, Indian, Chinese, Italian, and Mexican foods here in the US. The latter 3 are my favorites.

Have you ever eaten a couscous, stew, lasagna, tagine, chaloupas, borittos, poutine and choucroute?

Couscous, no. Stew, yes. I make beef stew at home. Lasagna, definitely! I make a killer lasagna with my own special homemade sauce. Chalupas and burritos, yes….but perhaps they are completely different here than in other countries. I have no clue what the others you mentioned are, so I will have to look them up!

What will you do if there was an earthquake?

I’m not sure I would be able to do anything. I have limited mobility so it would be very hard for me without help. Afterward, if I’m still alive I would pick up the pieces and move on.

What will you do if there was a tsunami?

Same as above…. It would have to be one humungous tsunami to reach me where I live!

Do you go to Church?

No. I find there are far too many hypocrites within the world of religion. I prefer to follow my own path. I have Pagan views and beliefs.

Will you ever go to a synagogue or a mosque?

No, because there are no such places where I live.

Have you ever read the Quran?

No, I have not.

Have you ever read the Bible?

Not in its entirety.

Do you prefer ebooks or paper books?

Paper books; easier on the eyes.

Which is your best experience in a hotel/motel?

One time, my sister and I stayed in a hotel and it was a blast! We jumped on the bed, and ate snacks, and talked and laughed all night long.

What kind of car do you like?

Any car that is quiet, comfortable, and gets good gas mileage.

If you were suddenly a millionaire what would you do?

I would have a new house built to my specifications, buy a new car, build an outdoor shelter for lost and found animals, and I would help my family and friends. I would also donate to local schools and shelters to help my community.

Who would you like to be for 24 hours?

That’s a tough question! I have no clue really. No one else’s life really excites me much. (Maybe I could be someone who could knock some sense into our current POTUS.)

Which is your favoured blog?

I have many favorite blogs…. I could never choose just one! I prefer those who write about personal experiences because many times, I can identify and it’s great when you find others who have the same thoughts, feelings, etc. There are 2 blogs that I enjoy that are really out of character for me because I am NOT a religious person, nor am I a politically minded person. I enjoy these two nonetheless: Right Off A Cliff by Allen Clifton and Stuff That Needs To Be Said by John Pavlovitz.

Do you plan something else for your blog?

I have many ideas in my notebook that I will write about someday. Perhaps I will also do a “Guest Writer” segment. I’m sure I will be inspired by someone or something eventually. Maybe I’ll come up with something never done by anyone else before me!

Why don’t you advertise your blog in the community pool?

Not sure what “community pool” you speak of but I share my posts via my personal Facebook page and my blog Facebook page. I interact as much as I have time for with other bloggers. I don’t pay for advertising because I’m on a limited income and couldn’t care less if my blog reaches more people. It is a personal blog and those who are interested will find it and read it.

Are you wealthy?

Heavens no. I am disabled and on a fixed income.

Are you a calm person or do you lose control?

I am calm mostly but I get irritated easily at times. I also have anxiety issues, a result of a few unfortunate experiences. I always stay in control of my emotions until I’m alone.

What do you do in the afternoons?

I’m usually reading, writing, or doing chores around the house. I might do some crocheting or jewelry making, but normally I do those in the evenings.

Do you like your neighbors?

Yes. Thankfully, though, I live in rural Missouri and my closest neighbor is 1/4 mile away! I have lived in cities where my neighbors were so close that I could hear TOO MUCH!

Do you have enough of my questions?

I’ll answer any questions you have! Bring it on!

What’s the silliest thing you’ve ever heard?

Goodness, that would probably be one of the many, many things my Dad has said over the years. I couldn’t possibly pick just one. Take your pick on my post Shit My Dad Says.

Who do you hate most?

Sexual predators!!

Who do you love most?

My family; kids, Dad, sisters, grandkids!! My cats and other pets we have had over the years too, like dogs, ferrets, rats, an iguana, hamsters… I love the entire crazy bunch of them (family and pets) more than anything in the world.

What if there was no more meat?

Well, then I would be eating many, many veggies! Portobella mushrooms are very meaty and delicious so many of those, and other mushrooms. Beans, peanut butter, other nuts, and seeds, yogurt also very good protein choices.

Can I see a picture of you?

Yes, I have posted a pic on my About Me page.

How many cats do you have left?

I have 5 cats now. Possibly within the next year, I will have to say goodbye to my now oldest female. She will be 16 in April. Then I will have 4.

What will you do when all your cats…..?

I will probably always have at least one cat. I will most likely die with a cat by my side.

Do you have plants?

Outside, yes. LOL! With cats in the house, it’s difficult to keep anything like a plant!

Do you smoke?

I use to. I quit Oct. 2014.

Are you tall?

Nope. I was considered tall as a child. I was one of 3 or 4 of the tallest kids in class. You know how they take class pictures? They’d put the taller kids in the back, shorter ones in front. I was always in the back row. I stopped growing at 5’3″ and now I’m 5’2″ because of the damage to my knees.

BOOOOO!!

Lol!

Were you scared?

I don’t scare easily.

Did you consider adopting a child?

No, but I would have if I had not been able to conceive.

How is your weight doing?

Still working on it! Thanks for asking. I was watching a show called “My 600-lb Life” and it always helps me stay on track. I really feel bad for those people who weigh 600+ pounds. I can’t imagine ever eating that much or weighing that much! At my heaviest, I wasn’t even half of what they weigh.

Do you have short or long hair, which colour?

I have short hair now. It’s dark blond with some grays coming through! Up until just 2 years ago I always wore my hair long but I got tired of it and at my age, wearing a ponytail every day seemed so childish! So, I keep it short and it’s much easier to deal with!

So, there ya have it!