I’ve been sitting here now for a half an hour trying to select my five and I realize this is a harder decision than I thought, every woman on my blogroll rocks! So I have finally come up with five that I have known the longest, maybe some of these wonderful ladies can pass it along to other mutual friends. :)

Elyse · for-desperation.net
Jessie · jess.in-essence.org
Anne · limeblog.net
Nicole · howlatthemoon.org
Vixx · furious-angel.com
Nicole · browneyedgirl.nu

Keep on rockin’ ;-)

1. I say, “what the crap?!” …a…lot…

2. I like mayonnaise. I’ve put it on french fries and hot dogs before.

3. I don’t like mustard. I don’t like honey. I like honey mustard.

4. I like cemeteries. They’re not scary, they’re peaceful and beautiful.

5. On the same hand, I am not afraid of death.

6. I have been known to reject foods based on their texture. I don’t like any kind of melon (watermelon, honeydew, cantaloupe), banana, coconut, etc.

7. I make and sell candles, but my favorite scent right now is one that I have to buy from a big brand-name company. (That sucks.)

8. I cannot stand talk radio or radio commercials to the point that they actually drive me insane.

9. 90% of the music on my iPod was recorded before I was born. (Shut up, Jared.)

10. I believe in the Dumbing Down of America. (Source: this crazy show we’re watching, Are You Smarter Than A Fifth Grader? omg)

Okay, I’m done, happy now? lol

You are an Artist
# Your appreciation of beauty, ability to think abstractly, and innovativeness make you an ARTIST.
# Never one to be tied to a particular way of doing things, you let your imagination guide you in discovering different possibilities.
# You would rather seek out new experiences than stick to your everyday habits, taking in as much of the world as possible.
# Your eye for beauty and your willingness to consider different perspectives make your creative efforts interesting—even though you may not realize this yourself.
# You prefer to think about things before voicing your opinion, considering a wide, diverse range of options.
# While there are forms and styles that you prefer, you tend to keep an open mind when it comes to your artistic preferences.
# You are curious about things, interested in the “why” more than the “how.”
# You have an active imagination that leads you express yourself in a distinct way.
# You’re not afraid to let your emotions guide you, and you’re generally considerate of others’ feelings as well.
# You prefer to have time to plan for things, feeling better with a schedule than with keeping plans up in the air until the last minute.
# You do your own thing when it comes to clothing, guided more by practical concerns than by other people’s notions of style.
# Generally, you believe that you control your life, and that external forces only play a limited role in determining what happens to you.

You are Advocating
# Being social, empathic, and understanding makes you ADVOCATING.
# Some people find being around others exhausting—but not you! You are energized by spending time with friends, and you are good at meeting new people.
# The world outside your window energizes you, and you can’t help but be involved in it.
# One of the reasons you enjoy conversation as much as you do is that you often learn about yourself while talking things out with a friend; you realize things about your own beliefs while discussing them with others.
# One thing that makes you a people person is your insight into what others are thinking and feeling. This ability allows you to be happy for others, and to commiserate when something has gone wrong for them.
# You are highly compassionate, and being conscious of how things affect those close to you leaves you cautious about trusting others too hastily.
# Despite these reservations, you are open-minded when it comes to your worldview; you don’t look to impose your ways on others.
# Your sensitivity towards others’ plights contributes to an understanding—both intellectual and emotional—of many different perspectives.
# As someone who understands the complexities of the world around you, you are reluctant to pass judgments.

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What animal would you be?
Um… a ring-tailed lemur. :)

Something you want to do in your life:
Actually finish this novel for Nanowrimo

One time there were these Ninjas… (finish the statement)
And they… what kind of a question is this? I dunno. All my creativity is spent today. I’m in the red.

One song you could listen to over and over again.
MercyMe’s Spoken For, muahahahaha. I dunno, there are so many I love, really.

Coke or Pepsi?
Neither. :P I know, I’m so much fun today.

Something you currently desire:
Sleep. Lots of sleep. Peace and quiet. Lots of peace and quiet.

What’s a “mastoid”? (Take a guess. No peeking in a dictionary.)
And another strange question. I thought this thing was supposed to be about me? Well, “mastoid”? You’re too young to know.

One good deed you’ve done lately:
It’s not like I write these things down. Talking/writing about it cancels out the good. :P Or, at least the humility.

A funny moment in your life:
The time my mom got busted by the Secret Service. Hehe, not sure why I thought of that…

Next 5 victims:
I really don’t know. I think I’ve already called everyone out at least once. And most of you don’t even acknowledge it anyway. ;-) So, you can choose if you want to be victimized…

Three names I go by:
1. Valerie
2. Val
3. Hey You

Three screen names I have had:
1. valerienichole
2. vallerygirl
3. anela or anela_walelia

Three physical things I like about myself:
1. Eyes
2. Lips
3. Eyebrows

Three physical things I don’t like about myself:
Is it on the list above? Then I don’t like it. :P Okay, Okay…
1. Belly
2. Thighs
3. Fingers

Three parts of my heritage:
Only three? Okay, how about the top three then? I do believe…
1. Italian (in maiden-namesake)
2. Irish (in blood)
3. German (2nd in blood)

Three things that scare me:
1. Fevers on Elijah
2. Big growling dogs named Goliath
3. Riding with V’s dad

Three of my everyday essentials:
1. I Love Lucy
2. Play/Color time with Elijah
3. Some good music

Three of my favorite musical artists:
1. MercyMe
2. Elvis Presley
3. Third Day

Three of my favorite songs:
1. Spoken For – MercyMe
2. Unchained Melody – Righteous Bros (surprisingly, not Elvis’s version)
3. Are You Lonesome Tonight? – Elvis Presley

Three things I want in a relationship:
1. Love
2. Faithfulness
3. Honesty

Three LIES:
1. I weigh 110 lbs.
2. I can sing & dance beautifully.
3. I love housework.

Three TRUTHS:
1. I want to move to a warmer and/or tropical climate.
2. I sunburn badly.
3. I’m very lactose intollerant. We’re talking rolling on the floor puking sick.

Three physical things about the opposite sex that appeal to me:
1. Deep brown eyes
2. Red hair & goattee
3. Ruddy complexion
Getting the picture?

Three of my favorite hobbies:
1. Web Junk & Etc.
2. Photography
3. Genealogy

Three things I want to do really badly now:
1. Get out of debt or at least close to it
2. Get out of debt or at least close to it
3. Get out of debt or at least close to it

Three careers I’ve considered:
1. Youth Ministry (did it)
2. Television (kinda did it)
3. Radio (didn’t did it)

Three places I want to go on vacation:
1. Hawaii
2. Italy
3. Mexico

Three kid’s names I like:
Don’t get me started
1. Caley Elaine or Caley Virginia (one of these will be the name of our first girl, so get used to it, probably the latter)
2. Solomon Moses
3. Cecilia… something (Steve doesn’t like that name, so there’s no use thinking of a middle… not that he likes Solomon, either.)
Yes, those are all after ancestors and not THE Solomon or THE Moses :P My grandfathers

Three things I want to do before I die:
1. Discover ancestral places in Mexico and other places around the world
2. Sky dive
3. Write a book (though I guess I should develop some actual skills first…)

Three ways that I am stereotypically a boy:
1. I hate shopping
2. I don’t like to “chat” on the phone
3. I don’t do the “female” part of this

Three ways that I am stereotypically a girl:
1. uuummm… I tend to scream for no good reason. Well, I take that back, I have a good reason. Like when another car almost hits me or someone scares the crap outta me, etc.
2. I like candles (does this count?)
3. I get along good with little kids

Three celebrity crushes:
1. Heath Ledger
2. ELVIS (YES, Jared, I know he’s dead. :P Sheila and I had this discussion with Sarah not long ago…
“So, uh, you want to date an old guy?”
“No, Sarah, he’s dead, the dead guy is still hot.”)
3. Darius Rucker (lead singer of Hootie & the Blowfish)

Three people that I would like to see post this meme:
1. Nicole
2. Nicole
3. Jay

7 things I can do:
- play the piano
- play the clarinet
- play the flute (let me note that both the clarinet and the flute would require some kick butt refreshing, I don’t even own a flute)
- drive a stick shift
- drive a 15 passenger van (yeah, buddy, believe it or not)
- make kick ass candles ;-)
- take some halfway decent photographs

7 things I cannot do:
- dance
- sing
- play by ear (also have a very hard time memorizing music)
- keep houseplants alive very long
- keep outdoor plants alive very long
- understand why Elijah has to get crabby each and every time we go to Ryan’s Steakhouse or Warehouse BBQ no matter how good of a mood he is when we step foot in
- figure out this sales tax crap

7 things that attract me to the opposite sex:
- his eyes
- his moral stances
- his unchangeable attitude
- his honesty
- his faithfulness
- his lips
- his hands

7 things I say most often:
- whatever
- noooooooooooooooooooooo! Elijah, stop coloring on your face! Crayons go on paper! Not your ears!
- whoohoo
- can you hear me now?
- listen to the words that are comin’ outta my mouth!!!
- stop snoring!
- lay on your side! your other side! no that’s your back! lay on your freaking side!

7 people I want to do this:
Muahahahahaha I get to inflict the pain! Of course, there are more people than this I’d like to pick on, but I think I picked on you all last time, so…
- Anita, though she probably never will ;-)
- Anne, though she’s probably too busy right now :)
- Video, why not? :)
- Christine, of course!! :D
- Owen, though he’ll probably never see this because he’s off playing hookey in PARIS! :eek:
- Jason, I’d like to see his answers as well :cute:
- Chele, because she’s fun! :cool:

There, how’s that, everyone got a cute little smilie face.