Random Dozen

 
Linda over at 2nd Cup of Coffee has been doing this "Random Dozen" meme the past couple of weeks and I've been having so much fun reading other people's answers, I've decided to give it a stab myself this week.

1. Which is worse: a long, boring meeting or standing in a return/exchange line after Christmas? Mmm...I would say a long, boring meeting. At least when you're standing in line you don't have to act like you are interested. You can daydream without fear.
   
   
2. Except for maybe Rosie O'Donnell or Ann Coulter, nobody likes confrontation, yet we all have to deal with it. When you feel cornered and defensive, do you "bite back" or become passive aggressive? I guess it depends on who is confronting me. If it's someone I am comfortable with (like my husband) I tend to "bite back" (sorry babe). With others, I think I tend to be more passive aggressive.
   
   
3. Do you know anything about your genealogical background? (What country, culture, ties to prominent historical figures, or other stuff.) Like many Americans, I'm a "mutt" -- but I have a lot of German and Norwegian in me which explains my blonde hair and fair skin. My dad's side of the family came from England -- apparently my ancestors "owned" a town that bears their name and it is still there today. On my mom's side, my ancestors owned a castle that is supposedly still there today as well. I would LOVE to someday go and visit those places. Oh yes, and I am distantly related to Mark Twain. That must be where I get my, ahem, writing ability *cough*.
   
   
4. What is the quickest way a person can endear him/herself to you? I love people who share my sense of humor and make me laugh. And getting sincere compliments (whether about me or my family) never hurts :)
   
   
5. Cake, pie, cookies, or ice cream? (Note there is no "all of the above" option. You must choose one. Feel free to elaborate on flavor or memories tied to this dessert.) If you'd like, you can share a recipe, but you certainly don't have to. What? No all of the above?!? :) I guess I'd have to say pie then. I'm not a huge ice cream fan, I like cake at weddings and birthday parties and the right kind of cookie is ok, but I have lots of favorite pies. French silk, lemon meringue, pumpkin -- just nothing fruity.
   
   
6. Females: Do you regularly change your handbag to coordinate with your outfit? NO. I wish I was the kind of person who could do that but I am so blah when it comes to accesorizing. Plus it's so much work. Maybe if I get one of these though...
   
   
7. Are you task-oriented or relationship-oriented? I am very, very, task oriented. Having a child has made this abundantly clear. Have you ever tried to stay on task with a toddler in the house? God is definitely working on me in this area...I could stand to work on the relational aspect a lot more.
   
   
8. IHOP, Bob Evans or Cracker Barrel? IHOP. Two words: Stuffed French Toast. Oops, that's three words. Well, anyway, you get the point.
   
   
9. Have you ever left a movie in progress in a theater? Why? Only once and it wasn't because it was a bad movie or anything -- Dave and I had attempted to go to a movie while Lily was a newborn. We thought, "She'll sleep through it, she sleeps through everything!" Mmm...not so much.
   
   
10. What is one area of life in which you would like to develop more discipline or organization? Discipline: my quiet time and exercise. Organization: our pantry -- it's gotten a little out of control. Lately I've been afraid to go in there because I'm scared I'll get lost and never find my way out...
    
    
11. Was middle school fun or painful? A little of both. It was painful enough that I wouldn't want to go back and relive it. They don't call them the awkward years for nothing.
    
    
12. What is your favorite Fall beverage? Do you really even need to ask? Pumpkin Spice Latte all the way.

Thanks Linda, this was fun! {Go visit her blog for more}