1. WERE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE?
No one. Even though my father's only sister is named Patricia he swears to this day my name, Trisha, had nothing to do with hers.
My own chosen Hebrew name, however, is Bina Liat. Bina was picked to honor a very special person in my life.
2. WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU CRIED?
Thursday as I tried to express my conflicting feelings about individuals in my life who I hope with all my heart, but doubt, will find peace.
3. DO YOU LIKE YOUR HANDWRITING?
Sometimes; it's very reminiscent of my mother's, which has proved beneficial in certain circumstances.
4. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LUNCH MEAT?
Smoked ham. But sandwiches have become less palatable to me lately. I'll buy a loaf of rye only to throw it away 2 weeks later.
5. DO YOU HAVE KIDS?
No. Not unless you count my animals: Jackson, Jinx, Jacques, and Jezebel. I hope to have them someday though.
6. IF YOU WERE ANOTHER PERSON, WOULD YOU BE FRIENDS WITH YOU?
I think so. Most people who haven't like me, and there are not many, simply misunderstood my character. Though in my earlier years I was less diplomatic.
7. DO YOU USE SARCASM?
Yes. I don't always catch when folks are employing the technique in return, but that's half the fun.
8. DO YOU STILL HAVE YOUR TONSILS?
Yep. I had an appointment to have my tonsils removed, but my mother chickened out at the last minute.
9. WOULD YOU BUNGEE JUMP?
Absolutely.
10. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CEREAL?
I love Cinnamon Toast Crunch, but have settled on Cheerios more often lately.
11. DO YOU UNTIE YOUR SHOES WHEN YOU TAKE THEM OFF?
Depends on the shoe. If they are old, sometimes I don't bother. Running shoes, I always untie.
13. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ICE CREAM?
Toss up: cookies and cream and mint chocolate chip. A double scoop makes me particularly happy.
14. WHAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE ABOUT PEOPLE?
Probably teeth; my father was a dentist. Eyes run a close second.
15. RED OR PINK?
Red. Pink has never been a favorite of mine.
16. WHAT IS YOUR LEAST FAVORITE THING ABOUT YOURSELF?
I second-guess decisions made through sound reasoning too much.
17. WHOM DO YOU MISS THE MOST?
My grandmother who died in 2000.
18. DO YOU WANT EVERYONE TO COMPLETE THIS LIST?
Nah. Only folks who aren't afraid of revealing and true insight. No squeezing water out of a turnip.
19. WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU LAUGHED?
When I walked into the office on Friday and found a co-worker sipping on a Heineken at 2 p.m., surrounded by, among other folks, our boss.
20. FAVORITE MEMORY.
Opting to fly to Paris on a Wednesday night and departing Friday morning. Also, getting kicked out of our room in Paris because the innkeeper thought my friend and I were hookers; we allowed two gay guys sleep over after they missed the last Metro out of the city.
21. WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO RIGHT NOW?
My dog's breath as he is contently sleeping in his crate.
22. IF YOU WERE A CRAYON, WHAT COLOR WOULD YOU BE?
Blue. It's my favorite, and it would allow me to be both the sky and the ocean.
23. FAVORITE SMELLS?
Garlic simmering in olive oil on a gas stove. Lavender candles and oils. Confederate jasmine and angel trumpet's in full-bloom.
24. WHO WAS THE LAST PERSON YOU TALKED TO ON THE PHONE?
Sara Mayeux.
25. HOW DO YOU KNOW THE PERSON WHO SENT THIS TO YOU?
No one truly sent it to me. I read Aaron's posting on Facebook and was inspired. He and I met at a Hanukkah party last year on December 24th.
26. FAVORITE SPORTS TO WATCH?
College softball, basketball, and football.
27. HAIR COLOR?
Brown, though I was a blonde the majority of my life.
28. EYE COLOR?
Blue
29. DO YOU WEAR CONTACTS?
Yes. Wearing glasses makes me feel like I'm in an aquarium.
30. FAVORITE FOODS?
French Continental, Indian, and I've been stuck on tapas lately.
31. SCARY MOVIES OR HAPPY ENDINGS?
Happy endings but not the normal chick flicks. I don't do well with suspense or scary movies, but I hate goofy films.
32. LAST MOVIE YOU WATCHED?
The Wrestler.
33. WHAT COLOR SHIRT ARE YOU WEARING?
Red long sleeved tee and it's comfy.
34. SUMMER OR WINTER?
Summer.
35. HUGS OR KISSES?
Hugs over kisses unless the kisses are passionate.
37. DESCRIBE YOUR PENCIL CUP.
It's blue and velvety.
38. FAVORITE ARTIST(s)?
Painting-Van Gogh (the torment of his mental state fascinates me too); sculpture-Diana Doherty; music-Nina Simone.
39. WHAT BOOK ARE YOU READING NOW?
The Miracle of Mindfulness.
40. WHAT IS ON YOUR MOUSE PAD?
No mouse; I use touchpad.
41. WHAT DID YOU WATCH ON TV LAST NIGHT?
I don't own a TV.
42. FAVORITE SOUND(S).
Rain on a tin roof; the purr of a kitten; and to follow Aaron, someone's breath in my ear is nice --- though I'm partial to my right one.
43. ROLLING STONES OR BEATLES?
Beatles.
44. WHAT IS THE FARTHEST YOU HAVE BEEN FROM HOME?
Germany.
45. DO YOU HAVE A SPECIAL TALENT?
Many.
46 WHERE WERE U BORN?
Opelousas, Louisiana.
47. FAVORITE PIECE OF JEWELRY?
A nice necklace or the
ring I recently lost which had love spelled in Hebrew, Arabic, and English. It also spun around which was a lot of fun in stressful situations.
48. HOW DID YOU MEET YOUR SPOUSE/SIGNIFICANT OTHER?
Not relevant right now.
49. If you were one of the dwarves, which one would you be?
Sneezy.
50. What superhero do you think you are most like?
Wonder Woman. At least that's what this
quiz thought.
51. Cheese Puffs or Cheese Curls?
Cheese Puffs.
52. Sweet Tea Or UnSweetened Tea?
Not a huge tea fan, but I'll go for flavored unsweetened if pushed.
53. Wackiest Reccurring Dream?
A gorilla chased me on a motorcycle on the beach after he found me hiding under my bed in a jail cell.
I may not be a hippie but it's all about peace and love my friends. In the next few days --- after my trial --- I plan to either change the URL of my current blog or simply start a new one elsewhere. If you are a friend of mine on Facebook the new website will be linked to from there. If you aren't, I've adjusted my Blogger profile to include my email address. For the few folks who regularly check my blog but aren't "friends" of mine, please shoot me an email and I'll gladly send you the new link. 
