It's Random Dozen Time...

If you have never joined the Random Dozen, just hop over to Linda's blog and link up. The ladies are wonderful and it is a lot of fun!

This week's questions:

1. Are you pleasant when you're ill, or are you a grumpy, fussy patient?

Well it depends on whom you ask. If you ask my hubby he would probably say grumpy. I think I am quite pleasant… just leave me alone. I don’t like anyone fussing over me.

2. When you find out that school is canceled (due to inclement weather) what is your gut reaction?

I really do not have a reaction since I do not have kids at home anymore. I try to stop the thought “Geez we never got out of school when it snowed” before it starts, because that just reinforces the feeling of getting old. lolol

3. What is one domestic skill you wish you could improve?

Gosh where do I begin? lol I wish I could motivate myself to be a better housekeeper. I always have lived with the idea that my house is clean enough to be healthy but dirty enough to be happy. I don’t like the museum look where you are afraid to sit on the furniture or use the end tables. But I tend to let the dust collect to much at times.

4. Do you decorate your home for Valentine's Day?

Nope, not since my daughter was at home.

5. What song is on your mind today?

Amazing Grace – Have had a lot on my mind today.

6. Do you prefer contemporary movies or classic?

Contemporary - However, there are a few classics I like.

7. How well do you "compartmentalize" your feelings? For example, how well can you put aside a really trying moment to deal with the immediate situation which is not related to the trying moment, e.g., putting aside a tiff with your spouse in order to finish wallpapering a room.

If I am upset about something I want to get it out in the open and deal with it. There is no use stewing over it. Talk it out, brush yourself off and get on with life.

8. What is the first thing that attracted you to your spouse? (Or if you're single, to your best friend.)

His sense of humor. He is soo funny. And so sweet, and a flirt! We actually knew each other online about a year chatting off and on before we actually met in person.

9. When was the last time your heart raced?

Hmmm… I would have to say a couple nights ago when hubby came up behind me when I was standing at the sink and kissed me on the back of the neck. Does it every time. lol I am assuming that is the kind of racing you are talking about. It has been awhile since anything set my pacemaker off... lol

10. What are your memories of Valentine's Day at school?

I remember always making and decorating the boxes to hold the valentines. And then signing all those cards, and of course looking at them and seeing if anyone wrote anything besides their name.

11. If you were going to receive candy for Valentine's Day, which would you prefer?

I am not a big chocolate eater but I do love the Lindor Truffles or Turtles. Beth E at Outnumbered,Three-to-One introduced me to the Truffles in one of her giveaways.

12. Red or pink?

I prefer pink. Red reminds me of anger or embarrassment. lol Red is not a good color for me, it makes my face look real red, then everyone asks me if I am running a fever or if I am sick. Gets old, so I just don’t wear it anymore.

Well there is my heartfelt answers, hope you enjoy them.

Now you need to go over to Lid's at 2nd Cup of Coffee and join in the fun. Make sure you link up so everyone can enjoy your answers.

And remember keep checking back, I will be posting details about the "Traveling Book Giveaway" within the next week.

until next time... nel