random dozen

1. On an average, how often do you splurge and buy something for yourself?

I'm not sure.  I'll go for several months not doing anything for myself and then I'll have a month where I have splurged too much on myself.

2. Are you more like Hall or Oates? Just kidding. Real question: What is the last creative project you began/finished? Feel free to post a pic of it.
The china cabinet, hence the previous post.

3. OK, Goldie Locks, do you consider your house too big, too little or juuuust right?
This house is just right.  We literally use every room in the house.  We don't waste any space and we don't wish for more space.

4. What is your favorite outdoor chore?

planting flowers... or watching my hubby plant them

5. If you knew that cigarette smoking was not bad for your health but would be a weight loss tool, would you use it? Why or why not?
No, just too stinky of a way to go.

6. On a road trip, would you rather drive or ride?
Mostly, I would rather drive.  Other drivers irritate me too much.  I'm too much of a control freak even though I am not the best driver.

7. What do you consider a trivial pursuit?
Money, although I am working on this one!

8. This weekend, we downloaded the movie "Duplicity" with Julia Roberts and Clive Owen. Within 5 minutes, I was bored and annoyed, but I kept watching 5-10 minutes at a time hoping it would get better between small chores. I finally gave up and Jorge watched it alone, and then regretted wasting that time because he disliked it intensely, too. So ... how long do you watch a movie or read a book before giving up on it?
I usually give it somewhere between 1/4 in to 1/2 in before I make a decision.  But, I do agree with the assessment of Duplicity.  I was mad at myself for wasting my time during that movie.

9. Is there a song that you really love but are embarrassed to admit because it's not cool or it's racy or because it's by Hall and Oates?
I can't remember who sings it, but it's called Shake Your Tail Feather.  It's probably 7 years  old.  It's a rap song. It's catchy!

On the Christian side of music, Jason says that I should be ashamed that I am a closet Avalon fan.

10. On a scale of 1-10 (10 = extremely) how spontaneous are you?
5

11. Are you a food and/or beverage snob?
I am becoming a food snob the more I get into cooking.  I am not a beverage snob... the hubby is a coffee snob!

12. Who/What are you trying to control in your life? (I hear people gulping and see them sweating in anticipation of how to answer this one.)

My children!  I'm not doing such a hot job on this one.  I'm pretty sure they are the ones running the show!