This week I am up to my eyeballs in stuff. Stuff like taking the kids swimming, going to the water park, playing more tennis than I’ve ever played in my life, getting tennis elbow, riding bikes, baking pies, getting in my 2 hours of writing each day, and generally getting ready to return to work. Tomorrow.
I said TOMORROW.
So I stopped at my new office today (new office! new school! new windows to see the sunlight!) and met one of the janitors there who quickly became my BFF. We all know that’s the way it works. If I ever expect to get my trash emptied and have him haul my boxes up to my new office, then I’d better find a way to make that man happy.
I meant with something like a nice lemon icebox pie. What were you thinking?
These last few hours of vacation are spent on important things like children, eating good food, going to the movies with a gaggle of friends tonight, and writing about shoes for BlogHer. And while I’m wrapping up my book and polishing off the necessary paperwork to go out and be rejected accepted by a publishing house, I was catching up on my Time magazine reading. They have a section where they ask people 10 questions that are supposed to be revealing in some way. What would you ask someone like Shirley Sherrod? I thought. Or that Old Spice guy, Isaiah Mustafa?
These are the zombie shoes I mention in that post. You should really go and read it now. Or maybe just order them online.
Then I came up with a contest. I like to get a sponsor for my blog contests sometimes, but others? Well, I like to do it my damn self. And I want to give away some of the books I’ve read to get my shelves ready for my own published book. SOMEDAY, right? A gal can hope.
So, ask your questions. I will try to answer them as honestly as possible and still keep some semblance of privacy. Ten will be chosen, but one of the ten chosen will win a box of books. From me to you. *Plus, a little surprise or two because I like to do that kind of stuff. It must be the Southern Hospitality my father instilled in me even though my Northern Hospitality mother is more likely to do this kind of thing.
Comments will close on Friday, July 30 when I look up from my desk at my new job and say, “Really? Only 17 people asked questions? Ok. Fine. I’ll still choose a winner.” and then I’ll answer the Ten Best Questions for a post on the following Monday.
This should be fun unless the fun is all in my head in which case I will just go an infuse some more vodka which is now a part of the summer fun in which I’ve been indulging AND OK I’LL STOP NOW JUST ASK SOME GOOD QUESTIONS.
*It is entirely possible that I might add goodies in this Book Box that have helped me have a good summer. Sunblock, tennis balls, infused vodka. (KIDDING. I don’t think that’s allowed. Is it?) I dunno. I’m feeling weird.
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Do you wear your hooker shoes in the day?
A man has invited you to his place for dinner. No, don’t bring anything, he tells you—he’s cooking everything. The whole meal is from scratch, from appetizer to dessert.
Now: What did he feed you that renders you putty in his hands?
You have the house to yourself for the weekend. No one is going to be sharing your bed at night or possibly waking you up in the morning.
What do you wear to bed?
Do you think that kissing ass is important in the game of life? Or do you just plain ole think “Fuck that!”
When I was a teacher I hated that game. I felt like the only way I could teach anything other than 9th & 10th grade English was to kiss the ass of the Department Head. I hate that…..homie don’t play well with others sometimes. So, how do you feel about that? This was a topic of my therapy session today. lol
I’m a Harry Potter NUT. In the book, there’s this mirror that shows you having everything you’ve ever wanted. Harry, of course, saw himself standing next to his parents.
If you were to look in the mirror, what would you see? You surrounded by family? You holding a martini while wearing your zombie shoes? I wanna know!
Damn, these are good questions! Okay, here’s one: open presents Christmas Eve or Christmas morning?
Ooooh questions!
If you had to live without a sense, which would it be?
Also, if you had to eat either someone else’s booger or a cockroach, which would it be?
What are you more afraid of than anything?
Are you holding on or letting go?
Who would you rather have dinner with, David Sedaris or Kurt Vonnegut? Why? (I guess that’s technically two questions.)
Those shoes are insane…why do I want a pair?
And, my question, do you believe in true love?
OK.. what’s the most important thing you hope you’ve taught (or are teaching) your children about living a great life? You know, the life that makes a difference, that satisfies them inside, that makes the world better…
love and hugs,
Jean
If you could repeat one day of your life as you’ve lived it so far, which day would it be?
What do you think was the absolute lowest point in human history? (You can define “lowest point” however you want.)
You have an entire month to kill and unlimited resources to craft your dream vacation; what does that vacation look like?
What was the first age inappropriate book you read?
I remember reading Wifey by Judy Bloom in 8th or 9th and being so confused but also feeling a charge knowing I was reading something I shouldn’t. How times have changed as kids read Zane as freshman.
How do you define your happiness?
We come to Springfield quite often on the weekends and are always ready to try out different restaurants. What’s your favorite place to eat in the area?
If you had the chance to go back in time and choose a different carrer, which would you have picked?
Did you finish reading The Help, and if so, did your opinion change? I read it earlier this summer, after several of the older women I work with said “that’s just what it was like!” Of course, now I’m eyeing them all and hoping none of them were like Hillie!
Who is your favorite short Jew that comes to BlogHer each year? Yes, this is of vital importance. And do we get to hang out this year?
Martinis: dirty or not?
Hmm A good question… let me think.
What would cause you to end a friendship?
When were you most in touch with your animal nature? (For instance, my sis said it was when she had first given birth and felt a fierce animal protectiveness for her baby)
A lot of my cute shoes give me blisters; but all in different spots. I’ve been trying to come up with a method to remember what shoes pinch what part of my foot. I’ve been unsuccessful, so I just bring bandaids and apply after the first bit of wearing when I start to feel the rub. What method do you have to ensure you’re prepared to wear you’re cutest shoes? Or do none of your shoes pinch?
I am 5 months pregnant and all I can think about is food. So my question is
What is your all time favorite dessert?
My daughter taught German in a middle school in Milwaukee. The district had a rule that a child could not receive a zero. They could refuse to do any work and would still not receive a zero. 60% was the lowest grade that could be given. What do you think of that kind of policy?
I’ve got cocktails. Wanna come over?
What are your favorite pizza toppings?
How do you like your coffee?
If you could go anywhere in the world to visit, where would it be?
How often do you change your sheets? Towels?
Salt on your margarita? Frozen or on the rocks?
What is your favorite food?
How often do you eat chocolate?
Pretzels or chips?
What is your next biggest vince (after shoes)?
How many pairs of shoes do you have?
You can’t be too rich, too thin, or ????
Tennis skirt/dress or shorts?
What won’t you talk to people about?
When you grow up, what do you want to be?
If you could change anything about your life, what would it be and why?
When will you have a competition where the prize is a pair of zombie shoes?
What is your best time management tip? I mean really.How do you get it all done? AND have time to blog?
how do you do it all, sugar? i am impressed. but here’s my question: how are YOU?
be well/take care. xoxoxoxo
If you could borrow a power from any super hero, comic book character, movie character, or one of the witches of Charmed, what would it be? The most obscure character the better.
Oh, and to make it even more challenging, pick one that would help in your daily life, and one that would just be fun/give you joy.
If you could return to a certain pivotal time in your life and start over from there, knowing everything that you know now, would you put your present life on the line for a chance of a better outcome?
What is your best “words to live by” advice? Is there a quote/statement/life lesson that help shape who you have become?
Great contest! Thanks!
What is the one lesson you’ve learned that, when you reflect upon it, still makes you gasp with the horror of ‘what if I hadn’t'?”
Why do you remember your favorite teacher?
If you were offered your dream job (whatever that may be) but you had to respond in 24 hours, couldn’t change your mind, and wouldn’t know the location – would you say “yes”? If so why, and if not, what would cause you to turn it down?
How much of a role does religion play in your daily life?
What is the most unique gift(s) that YOU would say you were blessed with, and what would OTHERS probably say your most unique gift(s) would be?
Would you ever move back to the Chicagoland area?
Have you ever gotten or given a butt whoppin’??
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