How long do you take in the shower?
Submitted by Strive2Be.
Hmm..depends on who's in the shower...lol Usually, I'm not a real long shower taker, probably because I'm a mom and usually last to shower and theres no hot water! But there are days when I take my time and do all the stuff, shave, buff and exfoliate...and lots of lotion afterwards.
]]>If you could do anything you want tomorrow, what would it be?
Submitted by Becca-Pink.
I would spend it flying to DisneyWorld, so I could spend the 4th there and watch the great fireworks there! Spend the weekend relaxing for a change!
]]>What's your favorite time of day and why?
My favorite time of the day is about half and hour before sunset. The sky is beautiful, it usually begins to cool down and it seems the world around me begins to quiet and get ready for the nights journey. Sitting outside, reading or sipping tea, maybe a fire in the firebowl, and the peace watching the sun rest in the west.
]]>What does your flag mean to you?
Freedom, Fight, Future...The blue to me stands for the freedom we share, because its a dark color, the honor and nobility of our country. Red of course for the Fight, past and present to hold that freedom, the blood of heros and just the everyday joes that fight the fight to keep us a nation of free thinkers, and allow us the freedom to speak our minds and hearts, to practice our beliefs, to unite when needed. White, for the future, it's purity unstained and waiting, that we hold that future for our nation's greatness as an open minded, free thinking, nation, able to help others in need and allow them their rights as they so wish.
]]>Why do you blog?
Submitted by littleduckling.
Why not...lol I'm doing it for the fun of it. Its a way to express yourself, and just see whats going on in the world. I like vox..seems more adult than my space..
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What are your first thoughts upon waking?
Submitted by Cher Cabula.
Usually its...oh darn...morning already?? whats the weather doing? what am I doing today? is it worth getting up? ok...5 more minutes!
]]>If you knew you were about to lose your voice permanently, what is the last thing you would want to say?
Submitted by exer.
I love you to all the people I care about. And to my boys to live life, laugh often and love...
]]>What are some of the best(and worst) things about summer?
Submitted by L33tchica.
Having the boys home for summer, even though they are a pain, I do enjoy them home from school each day. Perhaps its because I don't have to get up early, but still do. Perhaps its the "mom, whats for breakfast when they stumble out of bed at noon" I don't know, I guess I just like having them around! The worst is trying to keep up the yard and the house and having them home!! lol...mowing is a days job, weed eating is another...and before you know it you are back at it. Yes, they help, but still its an all summer job! And then again when its all mowed and trimmed its beautiful! Why complain...its just another day.
]]>How many houses have you lived in? How is where you live now different from where you grew up?
Mainly four homes. I grew up in Chicago, went to private schools and did the whole ballet, circus', plays, museums etc. Our home their was on the Univ of DePaul campus, and it was a fun neighborhood. My best friends all lived near and we had run of the city. (Well the Lincoln Park area!)
As a teen we moved to Idaho, my father was transferred, and I finished high school and lived in a beautiful area, Sun Valley. Its a ski resort in winter and a beautiful valley in summer. We had a home that looked straight out to the ski mountain. It was a great place to finish school and new friends. (yikes this is my 30th class reunion time)
After high school, I married my husband and we moved into our ranch house, it was built before his grandparents lived in it.!! It was a great place to live, older, but comfy. And it sure made me appreciation our new home. Plenty of space and a beautiful yard!!
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What parenting tip do you swear by?
When your teen tells you he/she is staying at a friends, and they've called on their cell, have them call from the friends house phone or the other parents cell phone. With caller id, you can at least verify they are where they say they are.
Regular parental discussions with other parents in the kids circle has been a lifesaver. We all talk openly about who, where and what our kids are doing, right or wrong, so that we all know whats going on in the kids lives. You know how when they're over and they hint at problems, it helps to be able to talk with parents about things said at your house that the other parent may not be aware of. We started it with no criticism, no finger pointing, no "not my kid" just dialogue to keep them out of trouble.
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