Saturday, May 19, 2012

Saturday 9

I like this week’s Saturday 9 questions.  They were kind of fun to answer. 

1. How do you feel when you realize that an impasse will cause a relationship (any type) to end?  At first it’s sad and disappointing, but the bright side - moving on is usually what is best.  If the issue causing the impasse is big enough to get to that point, staying in the relationship is probably more toxic than good.  With that being said, agreeing to disagree on certain things shouldn’t necessarily end a relationship.  It would be boring if two people agreed on everything all the time…what fun would that be.

2. You’re planning a trip that would be an eight-hour car ride, a four-hour train ride, or a two-hour plane ride. With money and time being no object, which would you most likely choose and why?   I think road trips are fun and the freedom to stop whenever you want is a plus.  Also, I like being able to pack more when traveling by car…always room for a few more things in the trunk which isn’t an option on the train or plane.  I’ve not done much traveling on a train to have an opinion, but my experience has been that train travel is actually slower than the car.  Planes are necessary evils in my book – there is nothing good about flying.  If I could travel abroad by car, I would prefer that.

3. What is your ideal past time on a lazy summer’s day?  It depends on the temperature.  If it’s early summer and not too hot, a walk or some shopping at the farmer’s market is relaxing.  If it is hot, then staying inside with the air conditioning on is a good choice, a trip to the pool with a book, or maybe a drive towards the beach where it tends to be cooler. 

4. Name a CD you own that no one else on your friends list does.  Hmmm, my musical tastes are very eclectic.  I will listen to just about anything but country music.  However I do own an old school Creedence Clearwater Revival (CCR) CD.  My dad was a fan while I was growing up, and they grew on me.  It’s a good CD to turn up loud and dance around the house.

5. What's a wish of yours? I wish that giving up caffeine didn’t make me feel like I was going to die.  Seriously, I don’t know.  It seems fruitless to have wishes, hopes seem more realistic.

6. What is something you’re going to do a lot of this week?  STANDARDIZED TESTING

7. Is there someone you wish would just fall off the face of this earth?  Oh my god, yes!  There is just one.  I literally HID behind a wall today to keep from having to interact with this person who I am allowing to break my heart and make me miserable almost every-single-day.  Oh, can I change my wish answer?

8. What did you do last night? I walked the dog,  had dinner out with a friend having drama, and then came home and fell asleep on the couch.  So exciting.

9. Where is the next place you'd like to go on vacation?  As a matter of fact, a trip to Turkey may be in the works.  But really, a trip anywhere sounds great.

What about you?

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    1. @jlo - I know, right! It's not the place at the top of my list like Spain and Portugal are, but it is on the list.

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  2. Sometimes it's nice to have friends with drama to remind me that I'm lucky to be drama-free in my own life. Is that snarky?

    Good luck with the testing.

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    1. @quizgiver - really her drama is similar to the frustrations I've been dealing with. It was just bothering her more than me the other night. :). Thanks on the testing - one week down, one to go.

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  3. We're having one of those inside with air conditioning days here today.


    Have a great rest of your day!
    http://harrietandfriends.com/2012/05/fall-asleep-in-my-pool-halleluiah/

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  4. LOVE the idea of dancing around to CCR. Don't love hiding. I'm sorry there's someone in your life whose driving you to that.

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  5. Relationships don't tend to stall in an impasse. There tends to be some room for maneuver. Partnerships are in an almost permanent state of on the edge conflict as if the very existence is doooooomed.
    Two hours in a plane will bring me a goodly distance. Maybe not Asia Minor but certainly Italy. While the car on the Ro-ro would be a penance.
    Fishing or hiking to 3.
    #4 Sibelius, I doubt if there is another in twenty miles. #5 Yeah the coffee is a bitch isn't it. There are other ways of putting it, way more apt. Did the cerebellum feel like it was being seized in a vice.

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  6. Right with you on the travel answer...and, hey, my mom loved CCR....I kept the album when we cleaned out her house.

    Happy Weekend....and so sorry for the upcoming tests.

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  7. @Harriet - Ugh, we were having that kind of weather last week. This week, it's been warm but pleasant.

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  8. @The Gal Herself - It's ridiculous, almost comical, really. I felt like I was in a some dumb comedy movie, sneaking around corners. Fingers crossed that there are only about 5 weeks of it left.

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  9. @Marey - ohhhhh, an album version of CCR? That's cool. I bought the CD years ago and have put it on my ipod, but I'll have to check my dad's records which are stored in my garage - maybe there will be a find. Although, what would I play it on? :)

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  10. Yeah, but halting the coffee for a while shows just how much it really tinkers with ones kidneys/water retention and general metabolism. A little will speed it up no end -a bit like chocolate that way- but above that and it slows it right down. You might believe you've better acuity but shifting that extra cream bun for tea requires more effort.

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  11. @Vince - Tomorrow it will be a week, so the headaches are subsiding, thankfully. I was out running around today and walked or drove by at least 10 coffee shops. I wanted to stop sooooo bad, but didn't. Hooray! Maybe the worst is behind.

    Sibelius? I had to look it up. The composer?

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  12. Yes this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=afUFvbVwq-I&feature=related I find it matches our struggle for independence. The feel of it matches us quite well also.

    also http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gwAOlpNw3Us&feature=related

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  13. @vince - Those are pretty powerful. They run the gamut on emotions don't they? Thanks for sharing.

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  14. Bwahahahahaha, any time I see 'Thanks for sharing' I read 'go away you annoying tit'. it's a bit like the 'lovely' one gets from a male relative that you bought that interesting pullover for Christmas.

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  15. @Vince - Oh stop it you. Not at all. I was genuinely interested. But I do know THAT Christmas thanks. ;)

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  16. Oh I missed the sat9 this week and it was good. Your interesting answers make me want to know more. I've been savoring grandma time in Santa Barbara, it is beautiful up here.

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  17. Great answers! Love #3 -- and #4? CCR? Awesome band to rock out to!

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  18. @BC - oh it was a good day to be up in SB. It was 103 here today. Were you able to catch the solar eclipse from there tonight?
    http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/lanow/2012/05/solar-eclipse-2012-dazzling-viewers-around-the-world-watch-live-video.html
    It was pretty neat.

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  19. Isn't it good that there is only one person you wish would fall of the face of the earth?

    I haven't heard about your Turkey plans! What is drawing you there?

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  20. @Jason - It is good. And after today's news I think I can make it through the year. :) Maybe Turkey, now maybe Spain and Portugal. We shall see.

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