1. List 5 things you want to do before the year ends. First, see some of the big year-end movies. Second, try on my jeans and see which ones fit and throw those that don't into the Goodwill box. Third, take that box to Goodwill. Fourth, write up Christmas cards for my coworkers (I've already mailed by personal cards). Fifth, update my pedi.
2. What color are your pants? White. (I'm still in my nightie.)
3. Favorite motivational quote.
4. When was the last time you drank coffee? I can't even recall when it was, but I hated it and vowed never to do it again. And I haven't.
5. What was the last thing you ate? It was last night. I ate way too many sweets at my movie group's Christmas party. Chocolate chip cookie? Cinnamon roll? I don't remember which was last.
6. Favorite animal. Cats. Specifically my cats, Joey and Reynaldo and Connie.
7. Favorite song. It changes. Right now, it's "Christmas Holiday" by Andy Williams. If you ask me again on January 2, the answer will be different. But this time of year, I'm all Andy.
8. Last movie you watched? The Bishop's Wife. (See post below)
9. Any turn ons? Of course.
10. Any turn offs? Of course.
11. List 4 big words off of the top of your head. Train, TV, toys, tree. (Not big enough fer ya? Sorry!)
12. What are some meaningful movies? Good goobies, there are so many. Bonnie & Clyde, because it's about America's love affair with money and celebrity. Mary Poppins, because it's about charity and acceptance and love. A Hard Day's Night, because it gives us a credible version of the lads' personalities and shows them in concert at the end. The Way We Were, because it illustrates the importance of, "to thine own self be true." I could go on, but I'll spare you.
13. 2 most important people in your life right now? My incommunicado and very troubled oldest friend is top of mind. And my friend John is very dear.
14. What are 3 things you want for Christmas? I don't want things. I just want an uneventful trip to Key West, to find my friends down there happy and healthy, and to have a pleasant holiday.
15. When was the last time you read a good book? I really loved The Voice, the first volume of James Kaplan's massive study of Frank Sinatra. His life was filled with love, hubris, lust, loss -- and he poured it all into his singing. Soon I'll start on volume 2, The Chairman, which was my Christmas present to myself.
16. What was the last thing you studied? Hmmm .... I suppose that would be FDR. I was inspired by the 2014 Ken Burns PBS series and researched him more.
17. Do you have any nicknames? Yes
19. Do you have any international friends / friends who live out of state? Out of state? Yes. International? No.
20. What is something unique that you do every single day? Lately I've been watching old game shows, like What's My Line? I love how elegant it was! The women panelists wore gowns. The men in the audience wore ties. It was the 50s, but it feels like it's from a galaxy far, far away.
21. If there was a movie based on your life, what would it be called? Let's call it The Gal Herself.
22. When was the last time you bought a gift for someone? I ordered two vintage magazines (Photoplay from 1964 and 1969) for my oldest friend's Christmas gift.
23. Are you a shopaholic? Yes
24. What are some songs that always make you feel better? "September" by Earth, Wind & Fire. "You've Got a Friend" by James Taylor. "She Loves You," by the Lads from Liverpool.
i love watching the old game shows as well. it does seem like it was a whole 'nother world back then. makes me wonder what people 60 years from now will think of the shows we have now.
ReplyDeleteKen Burns really nailed that Roosevelt show. I watched that one several times.
ReplyDeleteI love your quote! It is a good one! I hope you have fun in Key West.
ReplyDeleteGetting rid of old clothes is a good goal. Unfortunately I have a thing against Goodwill and they're the closest disposal, so things pile up until I can get them elsewhere. Maybe I should get over that thing.
ReplyDeleteMovies. I forgot the movies coming out this month....ughhh.
ReplyDeleteYou & me re coffee! Yuck.
Have a great time with friends,Gal. And I always love to hear that James Taylor song. Marvelous! You got the big words thing too! I'm just too,too serious. Duh!
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