lizzybuffy2008

27. It’s World Theatre Day – when was the last time you went to the theatre?

We have a theater subscription, so usually see six shows per year. Our last show was in November. We saw "Book of Mormon." We were supposed to see "Michael" in January, but there was ice, so we did not drive the 90 minutes to the venue. Our next is in April.

25. How often do you wash your hair? Do you style it, or just let it dry naturally?

My hair is short (2-3") and I swim 3 days per week, so I wash my hair on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday after swimming. I let it air dry and if I am going out then I will put in some styling product.

23. When was the last time you ate some chocolate?

Last evening. I try to have a small piece of dark chocolate per day.

20. Was learning a new language part of your education when you were at school? Can you still remember any of it?

I wish. No it was not and things (IMO) would have been easier if I could have learned a second language as a child. I have taken some French at a local college and have been doing Duolingo for many years. I can read it pretty well, but still struggle with hearing it and definitely speaking it.

21. It’s National California Strawberry Day. What is your favourite way to eat strawberries?

Savory wise; a strawberry-spinach salad with black pepper and balsamic vinegar. Sweet wise; homemade strawberry ice cream.

18. Which flowers or trees are blooming where you live now?

Our daffodils and hyacinths have bloomed. We also have some dwarf forsythia that is pretty and yellow right now and the red bud trees are blooming. No tulips or dogwoods yet.

16. How often do you eat out?

It really depends on the month. Usually, not much, only 2 or 3 times a month, but the next couple of weeks kind of a lot. I have 2 lunch dates with friends I have not seen for a while, two coffee dates with friends to catch up and possibly dinner out with some other friends.


17. It’s Kurt Russell’s birthday – a child actor who grew up. Have you seen any of the Disney films in which he acted (he played the college student Dexter Riley)?
18. Which flowers or trees are blooming where you live now?
19. If you had the space (and the time), would you like to keep chickens?
20. Was learning a new language part of your education when you were at school? Can you still remember any of it?
21. It’s National California Strawberry Day. What is your favourite way to eat strawberries?
22. Do you still buy physical books, or do you tend to buy e-books these days? Does it depend on the type of book (i.e. fiction or non-fiction)?
23. When was the last time you ate some chocolate?
24. Harry Houdini was born today in 1874. Are you a fan of magic shows? Have you ever seen someone perform close-up magic?
25. How often do you wash your hair? Do you style it, or just let it dry naturally?
26. In 1484 Aesops Fables were first printed in English by William Caxton. Do you recall any of the fables, such as The Tortoise and the Hare?
27. It’s World Theatre Day – when was the last time you went to the theatre?
28. Have you ever been to a circus?
29. Have you ever made anything out of clay?
30. Are you allergic, or have an intolerance, to anything?
31. Do you regularly use your freezer? What do you store in there? Be honest – how often do you check what’s in there…?

14. International ‘Ask Me A Question Day’. Go ahead – ask me a question!

I saw in answer to another question, you plan to do a bathroom and deck(?) renovation. When and what do you plan to do?

Our house was built in 1989. We bought it in 2004 and have systematically redone every room (some have been major, back to the framing, etc.) plus patio, porch, basement, siding, and yard since. We will need to repaint (even without children and animals, rooms need repainting,) but I hope the major stuff is done.

12. When was the last time you vacuumed the floor?

I vacuumed the bedroom floor yesterday. I am not as diligent as I should be about vacuuming, but I try.

10. It’s International Wig Day – have you ever worn a wig or a hairpiece?

Only as part of a Halloween costume. My hair is fine (a change as I have gotten older,) but there is plenty of it.

On another note, I am finally feeling somewhat better. After 2 weeks of the coughing and runny nose, I started taking an antibiotic. Also, finally got a good night's sleep (I hate spring forward time change,) so feel much better today.

7. Do you embrace technology or prefer things the way they used to be (or a bit of both)?

A bit of both. I like that my fridge is connected so that it can tell me if it is off set point and when the filters need to be changed. I don't get why I would need to run my WD with the smart phone though...I love my programmable thermostat, but can find the tech in my car cumbersome...it really just depends.