so. Kristi ended things with some HOMEWORK for me to do…. and i did it. finally. her question was “Have you ever taken one of those spiritual gifts test? Where are you on that? Not just what you “think” you are, but okay…now I am rambling. Hi mom! errr…nevermind. Now I think I am in another time zone. But seriously, okay so there is one at http://www.churchgrowth.org/analysis/index.html….. let me know. Okay, hope this is the last question of the WW.”
obviously no body else wanted to do the homework, so i got stuck with this as the last question! i followed the link and took the test. here’s the report:
where’s worship leading on this test?????
anyway: starter question – do you like your fried eggs “runny” or “well-cooked”?
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Q: do you like your fried eggs “runny” or “well-cooked”?
A: YES. I like them both ways.
Q: If you had 1 million dollars to spend today how would you?
A: I would give half of it away, the rest I would pay of debt, then go to someone who could help me with what to do with the rest, financial analyst???
Q: If you had the choice to not have to work today what would you be doing?
A: laying out. it’s supposed to be 75 degrees here today. and i can’t remember the last time i was outdoors in 75 degrees.
Q: do you TAKE a shower or GET a shower? drew and i have LONG disagreed on this phrasing…..
A: Definitely TAKE a shower . . .which is what I should be doing instead of playing on the computer . . .
Q: Are you a morning or night person?
Definitely a night person. I can’t stand waking up early. It just feels unnatural.
Q – What’s the best movie of all time (and why)?
[now that's a tough question!]
A: Hotel Rwanda. Because it shows just how powerful movies can be.
Q: What song–besides the Hokey Pokey–do you HATE the most?
[i agree]
oohh Mandy, that’s not right!
A: Steel Magnolias, because I think it can even make men cry!
Q: Night owl or morning person?
A: cartoon theme song blaring out of my tv in the early morning.
Q: Do you like Cake or Muffins better?
A: oops I missed out. Ugghh, a song that I hate the most would be… that song where all it says is I was born in a small town… don’t know the name.
Q: as above.
I give up!!! Exiting WW, not fast enough!
oops we are all trying at the same time!!!
Night owl (see question above for my question
A: Cake with creme cheese icing
Yummy
Q: Do you have a vacation planned for this summer? If so where to?
Tracie: stay stay stay!!!!!
A: FLORIDA!!!!!!
Q: icecream or slushies?
A: ICE CREAM!!!
Q: What is your most favorite childhood vacation memory?
Ps. Mandy I stayed for that question! R U coming to Florida near Georgia?
["Steel Magnolias"??? Because it can make men cry...? [[Cringe.]] –and don’t forget, I wash my hands when I go to the bathroom!]
[florida near Daytona]
[TheNor: thank you for the reminder]
Q = What is your favorite childhood vacation memory?
I think worship leaders have a variety of spiritual gifts. I bet your gifts work well with your worship leading. I’ve always said that the sign of an anointed worship leader is his or her ability to disappear on stage. That way, the people aren’t focused on the leader but on Christ.
A: Going camping with my cousins, uncle, and grandparents each summer. It was so fun! I miss those times!
Q: What are you doing (or plan to do if you don’t have kids) to create lifelong memories for them?
A: I plan to be healthy enough, or hope to be, to be able to give my children quality time that includes bonding in a way that meets their needs and have fun too, taking lots of pics like my mom did!
Q: You are on a first date and you fart loudly, how do you react?
[cindy - big thank you for that comment - really]
[tracie:
i’m not answering that one. nope.
Oh, okay. Maybe Drew would answer it?
[tracie: NOPE!!! drew is not invited to this one!
]
anyone else wanna chime in?
Q: You are on a first date and you fart loudly, how do you react?
A: laugh. Happens to me all the time. I laugh.
Q: Is 15 bucks for a snow cone maker from Wal-Mart a deal I should snatch? I’ve had my eye on them for a while. What’s your favorite flavor of snow cone?
p.s. well the first date part doesn’t happen all the time… luckily i haven’t had to worry about that for a while. and being practically married, we just laugh.
A: nothing for 15 bucks at Wal-Mart is a deal if you have to plug it in…it will bust and you’ll have to get a new one.
Q: Berkenstocks or flip flops?
oh…forgot….GREEN SNOW CONES RULE!
A: $15??? YES!
Q: What’s the cure for spring fever? i have a terminal case.
[Lori! how did you do that?!?]
Q: Birks or Flips?
(How did I do what??)
A: Birks
Q: (mandys) Whats the cure for spring fever? I have a terminal case
Flip flops.
Better to excel at one class in school you know you’re gifted in and get Cs in all the other classes,
Or would you rather get Bs in every class?
[lori - comment b4 me.
]
A: excel in one class – it’ll make the choosing of college major easier.
Q: cure for spring fever???
A: Cure for spring fever is chips a hoy cookies!
Q: Cotton candy or Elephant ears?
[tracie - chips ahoy! ha!! well said!]
A: definitely cotton candy, but that’s bc the only elephant ears i know of are either on elephants, or plant leaves. ick!!!
Q: what are elephant ears?
[if you've been wanting it, it'd get the snocone maker: $15 for years of sno-cone bliss!]
Q: Cotton candy or Elephant ears?
A: Chocolate or vanilla?
Elephant ears are yummy. It is fried dough that is associated with outdoor food stands in carnivals, amusement parks, fairs, rodeos, and seaside resorts. A lot of times they are covered with cinnamon and sugar or powered sugar.
A: Vanilla.
Q: Beach or Pool?
CHOCOLATE!
Q: What’s your favorite album of all time – not song…Album.
A: BEACH!!!!!
A: Jennifer Knapp – Kansas
Q: country music = yes or no?
Contemporary Christian- not…patsy Cline kinda stuff…
Q: Most influential book you’ve read.
oops, I mean country. Not christian. ha.
Wild at Heart by John Eldredge (we made some huge life decisions that this book precipitated).
Q: If you sang a song on American Idol, what song would you choose?
A: Shout to the Lord with the correct lyrics!
just kidding… i’d actually wanna sing something i wrote. that’d be cool!!! but i’d NEVER EVER EVER EVER do American Idol.
Q: favorite reality TV show?
A: Biggest Loser
Q: Favorite “healthy” snack?
A: Cantelope and Apples
Q: With the rising cost of Gas and Food how is it affecting your family?
A: My dog eats better than I do.
Q: Shoes or barefeet? What’s your preference?
A: barefeet, unless i’m sleeping. strange, i know.
Q: sweet tea or hot tea?
A: Southern Sweet tea!
Q: Fruit or Veggies?
A: Hot tea
Q: Was Mandy picking on me?
No really, what is one thing that you’d love to do if you weren’t afraid?
A: hot tea (sweet tea BLECK!)
Q: Why would Mandy NEVER EVER EVER EVER EVER do American Idol?
A: because she can’t stand the pressure. besides, she knows she’s not good enough. seriously. not feigning humility here. she has her limits. (and she wasn’t picking on Holly – promise!)
Q: how do you feel about The Prairie Home Companion and/or talk radio in general?
I enjoy it every once in awhile. My Chris really likes to listen a lot, alot.
Q: What is one thing that you’d love to do if you weren’t afraid (fear is not a factor)?
[i'm headed to the pool. talk amongst yourselves.]
GREAT question holly!!!!
A: Missionary in Israel till the end of my life
Q: Recommend any good podcasts?
a: http://www.wolc.com
q: what color were the bridesmaids wearing at the last wedding you were at?
A: Who knows. Blue I think.
Q: Again, if you had one million dollars to spend IN ITS ENTIRETY today how would you?
A: Pay off debt of some people I know, and then some.
buy a nice drum set,
buy a billion pairs of socks to give to the homeless here in Joplin, and give funds to the homeless shelter that I volunteer.
get my oil changed.
buy lots of nice blue pens.
….I wonder if I’m close to a million dollars yet….
fly to see my friend Anna in MN, then my friend Stephanie in AZ.
That’s all I got.
Q: would you prefer to be better at writing or oral presentation?
A: Writing, that way I can stay in my jammies!
Q: IPod (or whatever mp3 player ) or CD player?
A: Well I’m the only one on our family who doesn’t have an iPod! So I listen to CD’s or their iPods in the car. We like the same music – so I’m good with that
Q: When you hold someones hand is your thumb on the outside or tucked in the others hand?
A: Only if I’m cold would I tuck
Q: WHich would you prefer Motorcycle or car?
A: I love cars.. much safer…..
Q: Fruit Loops or Cheerios?
A: cheerios
Q: coffee or tea?
A: Coffee!
Q: What is your favorite summer food?
A: watermelon!
Q: what is your favorite store to shop at?
A: Any store with cards and Christian t-shirts. Like Hallmark and Lifeway.
Q: Sugar or Splenda?
A: Yes. Seriously. Whatever is available, I’ll use.
Q: Where’s Mandy?
Nahhh – Who cares!
New Q: long hair or short hair?
[Tam: you are SO mean! comment #55 should've answered that question!!!]
yes, i’m back from my tanning session at the pool. all is well with New England now.
A: short.
Q: sunless tanning lotion = yay or nay???
Sunless tanning….okay, live in FL…so YAY. Jergens is real good:)
Next question:
Do you remember where you were when a certain song was played? Like a memory?
Childhood or adult, doesn’t matter. What was it?
BTW- Mandy…regarding your spiritual gifts…
Administration and Pastor/Sheparding fall under what you do.
My gifts:
creative communication, prophecy, mercy and helps:)
A: Oh yea.. there was a song called “the rose” by Bette Midler, it was on the radio when I had my first kiss.. Ole Kjear fron Denmark.. ohhhhhhhhhhh.. (blush)
Q: Where was your first kiss?
A: …hrm… in Brunswick, GA. lol. is that specific enough? i think it will have to be.
Q: favorite fruit?
bananas, and strawberries are a close second.
Q: Remember ” Friends” what is a random thing you remember about it?
A: that phoebe was my favorite – but i am a recent convert – so its ALL fresh.
Q: ever put pineapples in your fajitas?
A: Nope. Never.
Q: What’s the difference between a guy and a man?
A guy is someone who sits on your couch, scratches his… and belches all the way through House.
A man is one who cooks a little dinner, fluffs the pillow, nibbles on your ears and gives you whatever you want.
Q: East coast or West coast
[the nor = you SHOULD! its divine!!!]
[heidi = great answer, except for that "gives you whatever you want part"... i think a real man will do what's BEST for you, even if it means NOT getting what you want.]
Yeah I agree Mandy..
With a guy there’s a limitation (it’s all about him)
With a man There are no limitations, as you said better he wants the
best for us.
East….because its all I know.
What’s on your pizza?
A: olives, anchovies, and onions
Q: When you hug do you do the pat on the back thing or give a real embracing hug?
A: depends on who i’m hugging!
Q: north or south?
A: Used to dread hugs… but have grown to embrace the embrace.
Q: Did you own the first nintendo ever? I still have mine… been playing it.
darnit. answer mandy’s
that was a “darn it”… it all ran together to look like something else. whoops.
“Q: north or south?”
A: West
Q: fire place or camp fire?
A: Bonfire/Campfire!
Q: Do you watch commercials or flip to something else while they’re on?
A: I flip or clean or pee!!(i’m old)
Q: Dark Chocolate or white?
A:Dark chocolate for sure.
Q: Dancing in the rain or chasing a tornado?
A:Dark chocolate for sure.
Q: Dancing in the rain or chasing a tornado?
Q: Dancing in the rain or chasing a tornado?
A: I have danced in the rain, never been in or chased a tornando.
Q; Do you eat snacks while you watch TV and which is your favorite TV watching snack.
A: Ice cream which I am about to go do now
Q: What is one thing you know you have to let go but have been procrastinating to do so?
“just a girl” does not promote the comments left by commenters unless mandy is the one making the comments. also, comments made by other commenters do not necessarily reflect the ideas, beliefs, and/or values of mandy @ just a girl.
[christi is fired]
A: my twenties… i’m about to have to let go of my twenties (years of life) and i’m none-too-excited about it.
Q: Did you own the first nintendo ever? Christi still has hers… she’s been playing it.
a: the answer is yeah I have a nintendo but the question is
Q. Are you old enough to own the atari ping and pong?
a: I think we did
q: what is your opinion about GRITS?
Ok – the I think we did is to the Nintendo question
A: no to the atari
Still this q:
what is your opinion about GRITS?
a. What are grits anyway?
Q: are you a double dipper in your dip?
Just wanted to be comment 100
Yes double dipper
Q: what draws you to this WW?
A: Good southern hospitality and fun
Q: What’s the hardest thing about blogging?
A: consistently finding something worth saying
Q: if you could live anywhere, where would it be?
why am i fired?
Q: if you could live anywhere, where would it be?
A: Where I live now. Connecticut, 20 miles from the beach, and only 1 hour from New York City. I also need to live where there are four seasons.
Q: Scarcest villain in the movies or on TV?
[christi: language, darlin, language - but i was only jokin...]
I am assuming you said Scariest?
The ghost in the Grudge!
What is the longest road trip you’ve ever taken in a car?
A: From Tualatin Oregon to Orlando Florida by myself.
Q: Who Inspires you?
Holy Crap! that’s a long trip.
Q: Who Inspires you?
Mandy of course
New Q: What is the worst thing someone could do in a closed space, like an elevator or an office?
A: not let me out!
Q: do you wash your hands every time you use the bathroom?
A. Oh most definately
Q:Would you go a month without washing your hair for $5,000 dollars?
A; heck yeah!
Q: what’s your favorite recently-seen movie?
Q: what’s your favorite recently-seen movie?
A: Juno
(Being bald I am glad someone answered the previous.
Q: If you could only eat one food product which would you choose?
My cut and paste didn’t work
(Being bald I am glad someone else answered the previous question)
sorry for my ‘darn’ poopy mouth…
A: My dog’s food.
Q: Do you know what my dog actually eats?
Q: Do you know what my dog actually eats?
A: If the answer isn’t steak then I’ll have to rememebr me to never come to your house for dinner.
Q: When was the last time you danced?
My brain ain’t working today.
Q: Do you know what my dog actually eats?
A: If the answer isn’t steak then I’ll have to remember to never come to your house for dinner.
Q: When was the last time you danced?
A: yes – whatever you cook for him.
Q: cats or dogs?
A. believe it or not, May of 1984 my jr, Prom (no old jokes Mandy)
Q: Does a sunset or a sunrise inspired you?
[ed - you are TOO fast for me!]
[ok. no jokes.... NOOOOO jokes!]
A: yes, they both do!
Q: cats or dogs?
Mandy – I don’t mean to be living in the past… but did you see comment #99… we must educate people – you have a heritage to defend after all!
A.Dogs rules, cats drool
Q. red or green?
dogs
carbonated or non?
green
carbonated or non?
Q: carbonated or non? Non-carbonated, no gas please.
(Angie you beat me to the answer but I’ll post mine anyway>
Q: red or green?
A: Green lights and red hot women.
Q: If you could invite any famous person to dinner at your house who would it be?
famous dinner guest…
a: child hood dream… Bruce Willis. Nowadays, same
q: what color invokes happy feelings for you?
[ed! you CRACK me up!!!]
[@ngie - are you trying to provoke me? or just hinting at a possible post dedicated to ALL things gritty. i mean - gritsy?
]
Are you the provokable type Miss Mandy?
I was just bringing it to your attention is all.
Nothing more than a reminiscent hint…
[holy smokes! 128 comments. good job mandypants!]
q: what color invokes happy feelings for you?
black…is that weird?
New Q: can we get to 200 comments?
yes that’s kinda weird… lol
and
A: I’ll do my part b/c I”m bored!
Q: vegetable or chicken noodle soup?
[@angie - Tam is about the only one who can provoke me!
... yes. reminiscent.]
[danielle - i have NO idea what is happening on my blog today. really. none at all. this is crazy.]
A: CHICKEN NOODLE!!!!
Q: is there anyone else out there who likes lukewarm drinking water? am i the only crazy?
a. I do like warm drinking water
q.what is your favorite colloquialism?
[see, @ngie, we ARE long lost relatives!]
200?!?
y’all are crazy, but i love ya anyway. unfortunately, i’m going to bed!
All things are possible!
Has Anyone seen the grits discussion/education program over at Alece’s Blog?
( Sub-q – what post WAS that on Alece? )
(sub-sub q Angie! dis you mean G.R.I.T.S.? or grits?)
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Oh Pooh – that’ll larn me for not hiting refresh first
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q.what is your favorite colloquialism?
“so confused he don’t know whether to scratch his watch or wind his behind”
New Q:
Since Love probablhy answered that question (not sure), I’ll ask one for him. Is there any place greater on earth than Love’s sandy front yard?
hahahhaha B.
A. Well, if we’re talking front yards only. I’d have to say no.
Q. Do you use a straw in your glass when you drink soda?
A: At home no, in resteraunts I try to remember to.
Q: Do you sing in the shower? and… if so, do you use the shampoo or shaving cream or anything as a ‘microphone’?
(i can’t spell today… “restaurants”)
Q: Do you sing in the shower? and… if so, do you use the shampoo or shaving cream or anything as a ‘microphone’?
Ummm…No!
New Q: Shower or bath?
A. Shower
Q. Do you rock out so much in the car that it shakes when you’re sitting at a light?
Q. Do you rock out so much in the car that it shakes when you’re sitting at a light?
Ya…but not casue I sing or nothing. I have a little Suzuki Samurai and if the wind blows I tip over, so even the small radio I have shakes the thing…
New Q: What is your favorite “relax” music
a: maybe not that much! but i do play drums on the steering wheel.
q: were you very studious in school/college?
A: shower (why would i want to sit in my own nast??)
Q: barred soap or liquid?
[Ed: It is NOT steak!! Bah ha ha ha ha!!!!]
A: Most of the time.
Q: Do you ever put vinegar on your French Fries?
man – people are RACING on this thing tonight — there’s been umpteen comments since my failed attempt at responding to #141!
A: Liquid.
Q: Do you ever wear 2 pairs of socks?
[Yeah. I noticed that, too, Alece. It's crazy. And it's 11:45pm where I am! What's everybody doing out so late???]
A: yes! south africa has freezing winters… i’ve been known to wear two of everything!
Q: do you prefer to be hot or cold — if you had to choose one?
only wore 2 pairs of socks when hiking, to keep blisters away!
Where’s the worst place to get a blister?
worse blister location: tip of the finger
Q: when is your normal bed time?
( and I know that someone will have commented by now … but oh well)
Ooh – I answered the right question – cool
Q: when is your normal bed time?
When I fall asleep
New Q: Which side of the bed do you sleep on?
A: my side
Q: what is your favorite song?
Hahaha!!!
Q: what is your favorite song?
Brick house…or not…
New Q: Why do people sing in the shower?
A: I don’t know – you’ll have to ask someone who actually does sing in the shower
Q: When was the last time that you got a hair cut?
A: 2 weeks ago. the day i flew to america in fact. AND i got them ALL cut.
Q: ever have a perm?
It is officially no longer Wednesday in my part of the world. I know we have some players who play on days that are not Wednesday due to their time zones. But a girl ha got to have principles right? So – Whatever Wednesday is done for me. Good luck on that 200 mark.
I am going to bed now.
Oh my goodness – I just want to answer one last one…
YES – I have had a perm – I wish I had pictures – it was hilarious!
Q: Do you look good in a hat?
A: some people think so. although niel’s mom has always made funny remarks to me anytime she’s seen me in one. i don’t think she’s a fan.
Q: if you’re wearing a baseball hat, what team are you showing off?
A: Oregon Ducks!
Q: Sunset or sunrise?
(i’ve never even heard of them!)
A: sunSET for sure. i am so not a morning person.
Q: what’s the longest you’ve gone without brushing your teeth?
A: 2 days. I was camping. Disgusting!!! I forgot my toothbrush.
Q: Island vacation or cruise?
(Alece – I live in Oregon – the Ducks are the University of Oregon)
Island!!!!
New Q: Who will get the last question?
A: Who knows? Probably a West Coaster.
Q: When you pray, do you typically start the prayer addressing the Father, Jesus or the Holy Spirit?
A: Doesn’t Matthew 6 direct us clearly?
Q: sleep on your side, back or front?
Hi Tam, Brent
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A: back and side. Hurts my neck to sleep on my tummy.
Q: One pillow or two pillows?
One pillow folded or scrunched
(hey ya’ll!) haha!
OH crap I forgot a question….
chips: baked or regular?
BRAN-MUFFIN! Hey there!
( Why are you not asleep?)
Regular ( salt n’ vinegar for pref)
Mid-west or West Coast? ( forget about the East – they’re all asleep now!)
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A: yes
Q: Does anyone know what a “stat-ho” is?
Stat ho??
An oncall prostitute??
(hey Love!! We’re night owls here
)
Q: who wants to take this to 200?
Apparently not me….Jake just sounded the “time to go to bed” alarm.
hahaha!!
Night all! Bummer….I want to play….but it’s 1am here….
i’m up for it!
did Brandy get the right answer?
( and do you know or are you trying to find out Tam?? )
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Brandy!!!!
aaaaaahahahahahahahahahahahhahahaha!!!!!!!
aaaaaahhh
ahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaaa
ha
(Awwwww That’s Army for ya!
)
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I think Mandy knows what a Stat-Ho is?
i like Brandy’s answer tho.
*blush*
heehee
Okay for reals, I’m goin….. STOP LAUGHING.
ahahahahahahaha!
looks like it’s just you and me Love.
brandy, I’m gonna put you on restriction and take away your use of emoticons
i just realized “imho’ means “i’m ho”
hmmmmm
new q: cottage cheese – small curd or large curd?
A: small
new q: can I have the last question?
cottage cheese – UGH !
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Answer: YES!
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as
soon
as we
get to
question
(comment)
Number….
two
Hundred!!
OK?
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( That was the last q i had btw…)
sounds good!
oh lookey here!
So Over to you Tam!
(No way are we inCahoots Right?
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final question:
Have you ever been on the toilet, noticed you were out of toilet paper (big potty here) and decided to use tissue from the waste basket?
Tam – you are one fun woman!
A. Not sure you will have the last question…this is phrased in a present continuous sense.
Q. Mandy can we play soon?
Q.What is one thing that I should not leave America without? (I’m Northern Irish).
Oh, just seen the last post…
A. Nope, however was in the Middle East for 6 weeks last summer and had to bring my own toilet paper…enough for 6 weeks! Being British we blush at any ‘potty’ talk…so I have come on leaps and bounds to answer this!
Q. Question from before still stands…
A: A fluffernutter.
Q: What is the difference between a girl, a woman, and a lady?
Oop. Well, maybe my last question will be the first question for next WW. (Sorry, Tam. My bad.)
so i woke up this morning thinking: there’s NO way they got past the 200 mark – NO WAY.
OH MY STINKING HOLY COW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
But, OH TAM – you tried so hard. Sharon Mac & TheNor steal the show. RIP it right out of Tam’s west coast hands.
and i’m VERY impressed that Sharon even answered the toilet paper question.
wow.
WOW.
207 comments? speechless. and i have to figure out the umpteen questions that were skipped. yikes!
and, as IF this will actually work:
—COMMENTS CLOSED—
as if.
and i loved your “oh my stinking holy cow”!
yes. was debating about skunk. but opted for cow, since its more true to MY sayings.
hee hee!
not funny
[In hilarious pouty little kid voice reserved only for friends in the biosphere:]
Umm…I’m really sorry…I…um…I really didn’t mean to steal the show from, you know, like, Tam or anyone. I just…um…really wanted to…um…you know…ummm…wanted to…you know…AKS!!!
TheNor: i think Tam is having a pity party!!