Have I?

I saw this floating around facebook and thought it could be used for an outline for a future blog post.  Then Christina did it, and I enjoyed reading her answers.  I was getting my post ready and pulling pictures which involved me pulling a picture of Jesse James and me.  That same day, he passed away.  Post was postponed. 

So, here's some "stuff & things" about me:

(   ) Shot a gun

I know.  I'm from Texas.  You assume I have, but I haven't.

(X) Gone on a blind date

It didn't work out.
 

(X) Skipped school

(X) Watched someone die

My step-mother passed away from cancer in 2003.  It was heartbreaking to watch her endure and fight that battle.

(  ) Watched a baby's birth

(  ) Visited Canada

(  ) Visited Hawaii

(  ) Visited Cuba

(X) Visited Europe

Several times; one of my besties who I was inseparable from for about 10 years lives in Milan, Italy; So, I've been to Italy...and Austria, England, France, Germany, Ireland, Spain, Switzerland

at the "Top of Europe"

(   ) Visited South America

(X) Visited Las Vegas

Too many times to count; too many brain cells lost.

(   ) Visited Central America

(   ) Visited Asia

(   ) Visited Africa

(X) Visited Florida

Several times: Destin, Seaside, Orlando, Ft Lauderdale, Daytona, Miami

the fam, a few years ago, in Seaside, Florida ~ 3 more husbands have been added to this group, plus 2 more kids and 2 step-kids

 

(X) Visited Mexico

Yep.  Border towns.  Lots of times.  You know, because Texas borders Mexico, but I've been across the California border too, plus Cancun, Cozumel, Cabo, Playa del Carmen, Puerto Morelos
 

(   ) Seen the Grand Canyon in person

Can't believe I haven't done this.

(   ) Flown in a helicopter

I get motion sickness, and I'm pretty certain I'd vomit.
 

(X) Served on a jury

The defendant left a previously healthy (then) 2 year old child disabled for life: partially blind, using a feeding tube, in a wheelchair; we found him guilty and gave him 75 years; This was not his first violent or felony offense; he appealed and lost; he's currently in a Texas prison where he belongs.

(X) Been lost

Physically and metaphorically
 

(X) Traveled to the opposite side of the country

Opposite of where?  I guess it doesn't matter because I've been from Texas to North Dakota and California to the East coast.

(X) Visited Washington, DC

Three or four times; every American should go.

(X) Swam in the ocean

Atlantic & Pacific

(X) Cried yourself to sleep

(X) Played cops and robbers

(X) Played cowboys and Indians

(  ) Recently colored with crayons

(X) Sang karaoke

Unfortunately
 

(  ) Sang a solo or duet in church

Fortunately

 

(X) Paid for a meal with coins only

Recently; it helps that there are $1 and $2 coins here

(X) Made prank phone calls

I was a tween before caller ID
 

(X) Laughed until some beverage came out of your nose

Frequently

(X) Caught a snowflake on your tongue

(  ) Had children

(X) Had a pet

Brownie, Rocky, Ace, Moses, Jesse James; and I now have Astro, Ivy, & Ricky (kitties) plus Sally & Dolly (doggies)

(X) Been skinny-dipping

(X) Been fishing

(X) Been boating

(X) Been downhill skiing

Yes, I'm holding a snowboard, but I gave that up and skied instead.

(X) Been water skiing

It wasn't pretty.

(X) Been camping in a trailer/RV

for a music festival
 

(X) Been camping in a tent
Last time was just a couple of months ago, and we're considering it for Easter weekend too.

(X) Driven a motorcycle

As a kid, my grandparents had a few small motorbikes on their acreage.

(X) Been bungee-jumping

In Vegas & Switzerland

(X) Gone to a drive-in movie
There's one local, and we take the boy a couple times a year.

(X) Done something that could have killed you

(X) Done something that you will regret for the rest of your life

(   ) Rode an elephant

(   ) Rode a camel
There are places in Australia that offer camel rides; I passed; the camels looked so sad and unhappy about this "job" that I felt so bad for them.

(X) Eaten just cookies or cake or ice cream for dinner

Last week

(X) Been on TV

Houston news interviewed me while I was supporting some friends in the Houston marathon; my sound bite was "I don't run unless I'm being chased."
 

(X) Stolen any traffic signs
With a guy who had a baseball scholarship; he could have been arrested and lost his scholarship, not smart, but I really wish I still had that Texas Avenue sign.

(X) Been in a car accident

more fender benders than I would like to admit

(X) Been in the hospital in past 24 months

to take someone else to the emergency room, but not for any of my own ailments

(  ) Donated blood

(   ) Gotten a speeding ticket in the past 12 months

 

(X) Gotten a piercing

My ears are double pierced; not really exciting piercings, but I guess they count.

 

(X) Gotten a Tattoo
I'm always developing ideas for more.

they really don't hurt as bad as this appears

(X) Driven a manual transmission vehicle

 

(X) Ever owned your dream car
I loved it more than words can say.

 

(X) Been Married

(X) Been divorced

(X) Fell in love

(X) Fell out of love

(X) Paid for a strangers meal

 

(X) Driven over 100mph.

(X) Been scuba diving or snorkelling

In Mexico and Australia

(   ) Written a published book/story/poetry

(X) Eaten snails

When in France...

 

Any facts about you that you want to share with me?

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