Red Rawlins: February 2010

Are your parents married or divorced?
Married. Forever, and ever.

Are you a vegetarian?
No, but I admire those who are.. I think it would be "cool" to be one... but I eat far too much chicken to let it go...

Do you believe in Heaven?
Sure.

Have you ever come close to dying?
I think there are a few times in my life, when I thought I was pretty close...

What jewelry do you wear 24/7?
I usually try my best to keep a ring on my wedding finger.. anything else is an added bonus.

Favorite time of day?
Naptime.

Do you eat the stems of broccoli?
Oh yes. I have always loved that part, Scarlett likes the tops best, though.

Do you wear makeup?
Sure. But my Husband actually prefers me makeup-free, which is why I don't wear it as often as when I was single.

Ever have plastic surgery?
Haven't. Probably never will... though I have considered botox for the deep wrinkles between my eyebrows.

What do you wear to bed?
Well, I suppose the Climate has a lot to do with the response. Last night I was freezing and wore flannel pj pants, a tank top and a SCRUBS jacket to bed.

Have you ever done anything illegal?
Who hasn't?

Can you roll your tongue?
yes, however I wish there were more of a purpose for such things...

Do you tweeze your eyebrows?
probably not as often as I should... however they are so faint most people don't hardly notice them anyway.

What kind of sneakers?
I'm much more of a sandal type gal, and never spend high dollar on any kind of shoe... I dont think I have ever owned a pair of Nike's... I have bought a few pairs of Converse in my time.

What is your hair color?

well, it is dark brown on the underneath hair in the back, and on the top and sides it is hilighted with the dark color, bright red, and a little bit of blond... Next time though, I think I am going to just do the dark color and blond, and for once in quite some time, NOT have red hair...

Do you snore?

yes, I think so.

If you could go anywhere in the world where would it be?
New York.

Do you sleep with stuffed animals?
No, But Scarlett does. She sleeps with baby elephant, baby Jaguar, Elmo, and Rainbow Horse.

If you won the lottery, what would you do first?
go to a movie.

Gold or silver?
silver.

Hamburger or hot dog?
lately I have been favoring hot dogs... not sure what has brought this craving on...

If you could only eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Maybe Salad... there are so many different kinds of Salad, I don't think I would tire of it.

City, beach or country?
city.

What was the last thing you touched?
I suppose technically that would be the keyboard, and before that, it was Scarlett's doorknob, when I put her down for a nap.

Where did you eat last?
In the kitchen. Oven Pizza, pepperoni.

When’s the last time you cried?
Hmmm... I think it was the other night when I was watching "Dead Man Walking".

Do you read blogs?
Yes, on occasion ;) I stole this survey from Atropos at http://www.fates.org/moc/?p=1595 .

Would you ever go out dressed like the opposite sex?
i do think men get to dress a lot more comfortably than women, so sure.

Ever been involved with the police?
um, I have never worked for the police, if that it what you mean...

What’s your favourite shampoo and conditioner?
Hard to say... I have been pretty impressed with Suaves new Salon line of Shampoos and Conditioners, they have actually preserved my color really well.

Do you talk in your sleep?
Joe says I have in the past. But so has he.

Ocean or pool?
Pool, I hate getting pulled under the waves and ending up with salt up my nose.

Who would you take on a ménage à trois for a dirty weekend?
My husband.

Window seat or aisle?
When I was thinner I think I would have said Window, but these days, I am going to go with Aisle, that way my large butt is only going to touch one person instead of two...

Ever met anyone famous?
Yep, John Gray, who wrote Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus.

Do you feel that you’ve had a truly successful life?
Money, Success, Fame, Glamor, can either be discredited or destroyed. -The Pet Shop Boys.

Do you twirl your spaghetti or cut it?
I break it up before I cook it, makes it less messy for the child to eat.

Basketball or Football?
yeah, I am going to go with neither.

How long do your showers last?
as long as it takes... shaving takes longer on the days I choose to do so.

Automatic or do you drive a stick?
Automatic.

Cake or ice cream?
cake or death? -Eddie Izzard.

Are you self-conscious?
um, sometimes.

Have you ever drank so much you threw up?
Probably..

Have you ever given money to a beggar?
yes, and I didnt have a good feeling afterwards.

Have you been in love?
Yes

Where do you wish you were?
In bed.

Are you wearing socks?
No., but I wish I were.

Have you ever ridden in an ambulance?
No.

Can you tango?
I don't think so.

Last gift you received?
Christmas present from my sister Wendy she gave me a pretty necklace.

Last sport you played?
its been a long time.

Things you spend a lot of money on?
Food. Movies.

Where do you live? Tempe AZ

Where were you born?
Mesa, AZ

Last wedding attended?
Crissy Richardson Miskin's reception beginning of January this year.

Most hated food(s)?
water chestnuts, carrots, seafood.

Can you sing?
yes.

Last person you texted?
My husband, I told him I still have a headache.

Last place you went on holiday?
Utah.

Favourite regular drink?
Diet DP.

Current Song?
Scarlett is singing the "we work together now" song from Handy Manny, from her bedroom, while she is supposed to be napping.

I'm not sure if it would make any difference to any of you to know, that I have BEGUN several posts since I last published on here... and then my ADD got the better of me, and it has gone the way those posts do, into the "DRAFTS [that will never be finished or see the light of day] Folder"

However, I did want to post to say that we are still alive here, and doing ok. I have been working on my cards... but am being rudely awakened by the fact that there are so many people out there in the world, with business sense, and better skills than I.... which I both find intimidating, and grounds for quitting, were it not for my deep need for money...

I will be the first to admit, I am the most skilled quitter of anyone I know.. IT is a talent... I kid not on the topic.

I edited two pictures of Joe and Scarlett dancing at our friend Crissy's Wedding. She was married just before the new year. Playing in Photobucket is fun, and much less time consuming that photoshop, for me anyway... so enjoy these two.. Maybe I will feel more creative and blog indulgent soon.

I'll show you the before and afters of the pics, for fun :)

Before:

After:

Before:

After:

I posted these on Facebook too, and Joe commented saying, "I NEVER said that. Scarlett Paige is my girl, any boy who wants to take her away from her Daddy had better be a Nobel-Prize-Winner and filthy rich!" so good luck, boys!

X's and O's,