1. What time you got up this morning? 4:45am
2. Diamonds or Pearls? Diamonds
3. The last film you saw at a cinema? Flicka
4. What did you eat for breakfast? Grape Nuts and Blueberries
5. Your middle name? Irene
6. Your favorite TV show? American Idol is the only show I actually make time to watch. Everything else I fall asleep when I sit down and stop moving-I get that from my mom:)!
7. What foods do you dislike? steak
8. Favorite CD at the moment? the last General Conference talks
9. What kind of car do you drive? 2007 Suburban
10. Favorite sandwich? a "good" melt-in-my-mouth hamburger with homemade French Fries
11. What characteristics do you despise in people? dishonesty, cruelty, double standards, fake
12. Favorite item of clothing? t-shirts
13. Where would you rather be right now? getting ready to go camping
14. Favorite brand of clothing? I'm not picky. Anything that fits
15. Where are you going to retire to? Probably here in Twin Falls
16. What is your most recent memorable birthday? I really like my kids birthday's more than my own. So I would say, bowling for Justyn's birthday and picnic in mountains for Ali's.
17. Favorite sport to watch? Umm... the only time I watch sports is the Olympics and I like pretty much everything except boxing
18. Furthest Place you are sending this? the whole World Wide Web-I think Tanya and Kristin in Australia
19. Person you expect to send this back first? All of you!
20. When is your birthday? September 19
21. Morning or night person? Night
22. Shoe size? 6
23. Pets? NONE!
24. Any news you want to share with us? Umm...Henry slept in his own bed last night, Ali lost another tooth, Zach just finished reading the Twilight books, Shaelynne just got a giant end-of-the-world sliver from her dresser drawers, Kate just discovered that it is more comfortable to NOT wear underwear under her swim suit, Justyn pushed a little boy in the girls bathroom at the park and is grounded for the rest of his life, Ken is working all weekend so I'm on my own again, and I am 2000 miles over on an oil change in my car which means I am in big, BIG trouble!
25. What did you want to be when you were little? Interior Designer
26. How are you today? trying to figure out why in the world John Travolta would want to play the role of the overweight mother in the movie Hairspray. WEIRD!!!
27. Favorite flower? wild flowers, cosmo's and daisy's
28. The day you look most forward to on the calendar? Pay Day!
29. Full name? Laurie Irene Mencl
30. What are you listening to right now? Henry's stuffy nose from allergies and kids squeals and laughter in the other room
31. Last thing you ate? yogurt
32. Wish on stars? No, but I like to look at the stars and wonder at the beauty of the universe and my tiny place in God's whole eternal plan
33. If you were a crayon, what color would you be? yellow
34. Weather right now? Sunny, clear, going to be HOT!
35. Last person you spoke to on the phone? Ken
36. Favorite soft drink? Root Beer
37. Favorite restaurant? Olive Garden
38. Real hair color? Dark brown
39. Favorite toy as a child? anything we could find on the farm to play house with or in
40. Summer or winter? Summer
41. Hugs or Kisses? hugs
42. Chocolate or Vanilla? Vanilla
43. Coffee or Tea? sometimes herbal tea
44. Want your friends to email this back? no, do it on your blog!
45. The last time you cried? today
46. What is under your bed? police stuff and winter clothes
47. What did you do last night? washed car, made cookies for neighbors, had FHE and scripture study with my kids and husband
48. What are you afraid of? myself!
49. Salty or sweet? sweet
50. The number of keys on your key chain? 3 (car, house, mail)
51. Years at current job? almost 13 years as MOM! wife is a close second at almost 14 years.
52. Favorite day of the week? Thursday
53. How many towns have you lived in? 8
54. Do you make friends easily? Yes, but I'm not so good at having close friends. I get way to caught up in my own world and taking care of my kids that friends have taken a second seat for now. Maybe someday. That's why I blog. It's the best way I've found to balance both worlds.
55. How many people will you send this to? none, I'm posting it on my blog instead
56. How many will respond back? I don't know
57. How did you get your name? My dad's grandmother was Laura Emma and my mom's grandmother was Maggie Irene and they came up with Laurie Irene
58. If you are married, how long? Almost 14 years
59. Favorite childhood TV show? Little House on the Prairie
60. Favorite Alcoholic Beverage? None for me
61. Plans for the Weekend? not sure, hopefully something patriotic
62. Travel plans for 2008? A couple trips to Utah and home to the farm
63. If you had only one wish and you could wish for anything ... what would it be? Lower gas prices!!!
64. What's your idea of a perfect day off? going anywhere with Ken and playing with my kids
65. Name a celebrity your partner is attracted to? Umm...I honestly don't know.
66. Do you still keep in touch with childhood friends? Not too many
67. What is one of your regrets in life? Not finishing my college degree
68. What is your favorite hobby? playing piano, sewing, decorating my house, working in my yard
69. What has been your greatest joy? my children
70. Who is someone you admire? I can't think of only one person. I admire so many people for many different things. Anyone who inspires me or others to do more. Today I totally admire my friend Angie. She has just adopted her 3rd baby. She now has 8 children. She is amazing to me.
71. How does one endure to the end being positive? Personal Testimony
72. If you had no responsibilities...none whatsoever what would you do with all your free time? travel with my husband and play with my kids
Now it's your turn. Copy the questions and then replace my answers with yours.
7 comments:
Thanks for posting this! I enjoyed reading it!! I am not ignoring you, by the way. Just been OVERLY busy. I'll call you soon!!
You are always so sweet to me Laurie- thank you for being my friend! When you come to Utah, are you near where we are? I'd love to see you!
Wow, I learned so many things about you! I may have to do this one on my blog too...
Fun facts to read..... maybe when I get caught up I'll do this one.
That was neat to learn more about you. Thanks for posting some interesting facts about you.
OK a size 6 shoe? By fourth grade I was in a 7...or was it an 8? I capped out at a 10. A 10 seriously.
You are so funny! I can't wait to meet you in person someday! Loved your answers.
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