Insanity

And people wonder why I left the church…….. makes me think the Vatican WANTS people to die!

Friday Five

I’m feeling lethargic, so I’ll just answer today’s Friday Five.

1. Do you watch sports? If so, which ones?

I love basketball – specifically NCAA mens basketball – and always root for my Alma Mater. I’m also a fan of the NBA (Go Celtics and Wizards –> even thought they suck! Wohooooooooooo!!!).

I also enjoy watching football, hockey and figure skating.

2. What/who are your favorite sports teams and/or favorite athletes?

Bulls, Celtics, Wizards, Bruins, Capitals, DC United, New England Revolution, Red Sox, Orioles, and go see my football explanation here.

Michael Jordan, Christian Laettner (sigh), Etan Thomas, Jerry Stackhouse, Antoine Walker, Paul Pierce, Tom Brady, Donovan McNabb, Brett Favre, Doug Flutie, Marco Etcheverry, Pedro Martinez, Trot Nixon, Jason Varitek, Sammy Sosa, and Michelle Kwan.

3. Are there any sports you hate?

Not a fan of bowling, golf or motorcross. Will tolerate baseball and tennis.

4. Have you ever been to a sports event?

YES – baseball games, basketball games, hockey games, football games.

5. Do/did you play any sports (in school or other)? How long did you play?

Ran track in high school. *Play* softball in DC.

Regret comes in all packages

Three years ago, for my birthday, my parents treated me and a friend to a week in Las Vegas. It was my first time in Sin City and I loved it.

Loved the blinking lights and gawdy strip; loved the all-you-can-eat buffets; the chimes and sirens of the casinos; rollercoasters and free fall; learning the signals used between dealer and player at the blackjack tables; the shopping; but most of all I loved the shows.

My parents REALLY wanted to see Siegfried and Roy’s magic show with the big cats. And although I was torn, I was determined to see Cirque du Soleil’s Mystere at Treasure Island (The Bellagio and O opened the weekend we were scheduled to fly out).

Now all I can think of is how much my mom REALLY wanted to see the cat show.

They rarely fly anywhere. Had I been thinking properly, I would have appeased her desire (their wishes) and caught Mystere the next time I flew out to Vegas. Right? But it was MY birthday and I had to have MY way. My dad would have preferred seeing the cats too, but was diplomatic and tried to get my mom excited about Cirque du Soleil.

I’m sitting here wishing we had gone to the other show, years ago.

How irrational is that? Of all the things to be preoccupied over…. the missed opportunity to catch a show.

The Space Needle

Shady character

He hung out on the street corner for a while. I wonder who or what he was waiting FOR?

It’s a beautiful day in this neighborhood

Not a cloud in sight. Busy is as busy does at Metro Center.

Two suits

What a gorgeous day. I walked around a bit today and got stuck behind these two characters for a block or so. Thought I’d immortalize them on this fine day.

50 Things you’ve been dying to know about me

I’ve caught another blogovirus.

Who knows where these questions originated, but I guess they’re as good as any……

1. Your name spelled backwards: ALAM

2. Where were your parents born? Portugal

3. What is the last thing you downloaded onto your computer? Updated Spinner

4. What’s your favorite restaurant? This is a tough question. Ummmmmm… well, in DC my favorite is DC Coast; in Providence, it’s Ten; in Savannah, it’s The Pink House; in Seattle, it’s Wild Ginger… I could go on, but will stop here.

5. Last time you swam in a pool? Two nights ago on my roofdeck.

6. Have you ever been in a school play? Yes

7. How many kids do you want? Not sure yet… 2? 3? I think I’d put my foot down after 4.

8. Type of music you dislike most? Country

9. Are you registered to vote? YES

10. Do you have cable? Nope, although sometimes I’m tempted.

11. Have you ever ridden on a moped? No

12. Ever prank call anybody? Yes in the good ol’ days before caller ID (“Is that your refrigerator running?”).

13. Ever get a parking ticket? No

14. Would you go bungee jumping or sky diving? Both

15. Furthest place you ever traveled? 1989 – Dubrovnik, Yugoslavia

16. Do you have a garden? Do herbs growing on my windowsill count?

17. What’s your favorite comic strip? The defunct Calvin and Hobbes.

18. Do you really know all the words to your national anthem? Hell YES!

19. Bath or Shower, morning or night? Morning shower… at night I prefer a soothing bubble bath.

20. Best movie you’ve seen in the past month? About a Boy

21. Favorite pizza topping? Onions

22. Chips or popcorn? Popcorn

23. What color lipstick do you usually wear? Depends on the outfit… but my favorites are Vibration, Caramel, Mystic, Rum Radiance by Revlon covered by the glossy Laque Miroir Crystal by Givenchy (impossible to find in the States).

24. Have you ever smoked peanut shells? No

25. Have you ever been in a beauty pageant? No

26. Orange Juice or apple? Pineapple juice

27. Who was the last person you went out to dinner with and where did you dine? This past Saturday, I met my college roommate at Teaism for brunch.

28. Favorite type chocolate bar? Ghirardelli Milk Chocolate with Caramel Filling.

29. When was the last time you voted at the polls? 2002

30. Last time you ate a homegrown tomato? July 6, 2003. My dad made a tomato and mozzarella salad. YUMMY!

31. Have you ever won a trophy? Yes

32. Are you a good cook? When I have to, which is rarely, yes.

33. Do you know how to pump your own gas? Yes

34. Ever order an article from an infomercial? No

35. Sprite or 7-up? Neither – the only soda I drink is Diet Coke (with an occasional appearance by Diet Dr. Pepper).

36. Have you ever had to wear a uniform to work? No

37. Last thing you bought at a pharmacy? Pantyhose.

39. Would you prefer being a millionaire or find true love? Love (Deep down, I’m a completely hopeless romantic).

40. Do you believe in love at first sight? No

41. Ever call a 1-900 number? Aside from running my own? (kidding) No

42. Can ex’s be friends? Absolutely

43. Who was the last person you visited in a hospital? I don’t remember.

44. Did you have a lot of hair when you were a baby? No

45. What message is on your answering machine? “I can’t come to the phone right now so leave a message.”

46. What’s your all time favorite Saturday Night Live Character? PAT

47. What was the name of your first pet? Big German Shepherd named Queenie.

48. What is in your purse? Palm pilot, wallet, lipstick, pressed powder, cell phone, a dozen pens, a tiny notebook, a handful of keys, a Metro SmarTrip card, my security badge, shades, and eclipse spearmint strips.

49. Favorite thing to do before bedtime? Read

50. What is one thing you are grateful for today? That tomorrow is FRIDAY!!!

TAG – You’re it. Go ahead and come up with your 50 answers. Let me know in the comments section when you post to your blog. Have fun!

UPDATE: John of Stoner Cellars noticed that #38 is missing. So I’m requesting readers to leave potential questions in the comments area (or email me) to fill in #38’s spot. THX!