Participating in The Random Dozen, hosted by 2nd Cup of Coffee

OK, So There's No Number 4. I Got Lazy & You Got a Break.

1. Is there a word which you initially mispronounced? Were the circumstances in which you made the faux pas embarrassing? By the way, that's not "foax pass." (I know you know that. Just jokin' with ya.)

 

     I do not "memember" misponouncing anyting........joking.............I really do not recall an issue pronouncing words.  I was the only girl, in the family,  with two grown brothers who had children of their own.  So, I actually did not get the opportunity to have much peer based conversation unless my nieces and nephews came over to play......;-D.....I have, however, noticed how many people say "pacific" instead of SPecific............just sayin'

2. How do you feel about the use of texting shortcuts and trends? (ex: "I've got ur notes. Get them 2 u 2morow.")

     As an educator, I am convinced that text messaging using shortcuts has empaired the minds of our youth...........on the other hand, I find it very useful and utilize it often........"dnt do as I do".

3. Tell me about your high school senior picture. Please feel free to post.

     My high school picture was standing next to the love of my life wearing a long white dress.  I could not wait to graduate........took my GED and "bolted".  (Later went back and got my B.S. and M Ed.)

To my 5 grandchildren:  refer to #2........;-)

5. Share a high school or college homecoming memory.
     refer to #3
6. Linda at Mocha with Linda wants to know: "Do you prefer sunrises or sunsets?"
     Love sunsets...........

 

I took this one on the way to Cozumel, Mexico..........ahhhhhhhhhhh 

 

7. Lea at Cici's Corner asks, "What is something you have not done that you desire to do?"

    

      I would love to have the opportunity to teach at the college level.

8. Carol at Wanderings of an Elusive Mind ponders, "If you could come back [in another life] as an animal, which would it be?"

    

     A gator on the University of Florida campus...........seriously, no idea.............

9. Joyce from The Other Side of the Pond is curious: "Where were you 10 years ago?" Please feel free to elaborate more than just your physical location.

     Ten years ago I was in South Florida.  My oldest daughter had been married for 4 months and I was in mourning over the "loss" of my first baby.  This was NOT a great time in my life in many respects.  I am glad we have moved on...............

 

10. When you are proven to be correct in any contentious discussion, do you gloat?

     I don't call it gloating, I prefer to describe it as a  "learning" moment...bahahaha

11. What is your favorite food which includes the ingredient "caramel?"

     

     A nice ice cream dessert made with Klondike bars layered with cool-whip, chocolate sauce and drizzles of caramel..........hmmmmm

12. From my 17 year-old daughter to you: "If you could be part of any fictional family, which family would you choose and why?" (She's so cute. And clever.)

    

     The Partridge Family............I loved to watch that every day............"I think I love you" ♫♪

 

Participating in the Random Dozen by Mocha with Linda

What toys do you remember from your childhood?

          One of the earliest toys that I remember was my red fire engine pedal powered car complete with a real dinging bell…….ahhh the envy of the neighborhood for sure.  Thinking back, I must have been a little spoiled because I also had the blue sports car version ……to ride home in after the fire.  Another one of my favorite toys, from when I was a child, was my beloved Cindy doll.  She was a soft body doll with real hair and closing eye lids.  She was so special that I didn’t want to take her on the plane with me because I was afraid something would happen to her. See!!!  The insanity began at an early age………J.  I still have her in my hope chest by the way.

What did you like to do to entertain yourself?

     Ummmmm……put out fires and play with Cindy.

 Did you mostly play inside or outside?

     Most of the memories that I recall as I got older are of me playing outside…….football, baseball, basketball, skating, bicycle and horseback riding.  Oh, and don’t forget the skateboard……….EVERYTHING!

Did you ride a bike all over the neighborhood?

     Absolutely…….…….I had the coolest neon green bike with gears and gnarly banana seat.  Good Times!

Play baseball in the backyard?

     I loved to play baseball however it only seemed to be during baseball season. I was the only girl in the neighborhood that could actually play as good as the boys.   

Basketball in the driveway?

     All the time….

Did you have to "get permission" to play at a friend's house, or were you and your friends back and forth between houses all the time?

     I was never allowed to go in someone’s house without my parent’s permission. Playing in someone’s yard was no big deal though.

If you had siblings, was there a distinction between your toys and theirs?

     No siblings at home………..I guess you might say I was a “change of life” baby. 

 Did you "inherit" any toys from older siblings?

     No inheritance here……..<sniff>….

 What were the "fad" or "must-have" toys of your generation?

     The dating game and a weenie whistle……..naaaa, that was from the Santa Clause.  I absolutely needed EVERYTHING that came out on the market.  I do remember Baby Chrissy dolls with the growing hair, clackers, paper dolls, Water Babies (you filled them with water), Trouble, Rubik’s Cube, skates, skateboard and Barbie.

 Did your parents buy them?

     Yes, I was the last child and the only girl.  I was blessed……

 Was there a toy you always wanted and never got to have?

     Not really………….

      I have many fond memories of running and playing without a care in the world.  I didn’t care what the politicians were doing or not doing.  I only wanted to finish up my piano lesson so I could get outside and play.  My mother would often walk in the living room to find me with my feet propped up on the piano instead of practicing…..I’ll never forget the “you aren’t going outside until you practice for 30 minutes” speech.  I am so thankful, now that she made me learn to play.