I stole this meme from Lola's Diner, Part 2

Yep, and here's part 2. Lola's answers can be found here.

21. A better name for me would be:
Cassandra. If there's something no one likes, it's a soothsayer who won't shut up and is unfailingly honest.

22. I have a hard time understanding:
Intolerance. Why does everyone have to live their lives the way you think they should? Why are so many determined to make everyone see things they do? Diversity is WONDERFUL.

23. If I ever go back to school, I'll:
HAHAHAHAHA. Good luck with that. School is so much work and I have a family to support.

24. You know I like you if:
I'm willing to tease you. I'm always unfailing polite to people I don't like.
25. If I ever won an award, the first person I'd thank would be:
Depends on the award. Different people have helped with different aspects of my life.
26. When I compare 80's rock to to 90's rock:
I doubt I could name 10 90's rock songs. So, I guess I favor 80's rock.

27. Take my advice, never:
Work for Krug Life Sciences (now Wyle), blog for Today.com or marry my ex-husband. Also, never let anyone else's expectations determine who and what you are.

28. My ideal breakfast is:
I generally eat several boiled eggs which isn't too bad. I don't know that I have a favorite breakfast.

29. A song I love, but do not own is:
The Highwayman, by the 3 D's.

30. If you visit my hometown, I suggest:
Only bringing cash you can afford to lose. Also, there are some great amateur places near there to rock climb (Valley of Fire, Red Rock Canyon). I grew up in eight different states, but Las Vegas is where I liked living best.

31. My favorite Beatle is:
Paul, since he was the closest to one who could actually sing.

32. Why won't people:
Mind their own business? Who cares about the private lives of actors and singers? Why should we care or demand to know? Clean your own house and don't worry about everyone else.
33. If you spend the night at my house:
Be on the lookout for baby toys. Roxy's busy in a moving stuff from one place to another kick.

34. I'd stop my wedding for:
A kid or vomit. Kids, because they often need attention right now. Vomit because that seriously breaks the mood.
35. The world could do without:
War.

36. I'd rather lick the belly of a cockroach than:
Hurt someone else unnecessarily. Even a stranger.
37. My favorite blond(e) is:
My husband, my son and my sister. OK, so I couldn't pick just one.

38. Paper clips are more useful than:
Gem quality rubies and diamonds, but they look stupid in a ring.

39. If I do anything well, it's:
Likely why I'm doing it. I hate looking stupid doing things I do poorly.

40. And by the way:
This was fun. You should try it.

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I Stole This Meme from Lola's Diner Part 1

And I'm not sorry I did. (You can see Lola's answers here).

1. My uncle once:
told me about a fusion reactor he was planning to design to provide free energy all over the world from a satellite. But I haven't heard anything from this uncle in decades. Literally.

2. Never in my life:
Wow, this list is long. Among the things I do not do is jump from a height. Ever. No high diving, no skydiving, no bungee jumping, no rides where I end up in free fall. If I was in a burning plane, I'd probably go down with it.

3. When I was seventeen:
I was starting college, desperate not to be hated, awkward, too smart for my own good. Really, I'm surprised no one tattooed the word "dork" on my forehead. Oh, and males of my acquaintance avoided me like the plague.

4. High School was:
Frustrating in some ways. The same things that applied to college applied to high school, but I had managed to get some friends when I lived in Las Vegas and went through a period of time where I was more than "the smart kid from out of town". Then, my senior year of high school, my parents moved from Las Vegas NV to Ada OK. Need I say more?

5. I will never forget:
The way I felt when I realized Lee was the one.

6. I once met:
Actually, I've met a number of astronauts, including a couple of Apollo astronauts. And I've gotten to know several more. I'm very lucky.

7. There's this girl I know who:
gave female engineers a bad name. She was unable to take criticism, unable to listen to others if they were male or a "lowly" technician and her work reflected her limited scope.

8. Once, at a bar:
I picked up my husband who was enjoying his first night at a bar. He was pretty happy and sloppy affectionate. It was also my only time at a bar.

9. By noon, I'm usually:
Through with my early morning work. Really, my life is pretty boring before noon.

10. Last night:
I blogged and watched Netflix with my husband.
11. If only I had:
Left my first husband when my daughter was first born.

12. Next time I go to gym/church:
I have no idea. I don't frequent either.

13. Susan Boyle:
I think she has a lovely voice, but I don't understand the big deal. Only an idiot thinks the way someone looks can tell you everything about them. Also, talent comes in all kinds of unexpected packages. Judging before you know someone - stupid.

14. What worries me most:
My daughter. She's so unhappy at her father's house, feeling outside and marginalized, but I feel helpless to help her.

15. When I turn my head left, I see:
The master bath in serious need of cleaning.
16. When I turn my head right, I see:
My baby girl and my husband, two of the loves of my life. I'm sure there's some more mess, but who can see past that?

17. You know I'm lying when:
Lying is not something I generally do, especially to people I love. But, on those very very rare instances when I lie, you'll have no idea. I don't do it lightly.

18. What I miss most about the eighties:
The music. Don't hate me! (Seriously, stop throwing things!)
19. If I was a character in Shakespeare, I'd be:
Viola comes to mind, but I can't for the life of me tell you why.

20. By this time next year:
I'm hoping the inside of the house will be effectively done (except kitchen/bathroom remodels) and we'll be redoing outside.

More on part two. A meme of 40 is pretty frickin' long.

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I Confess I Stole It...um...Friday

Here’s a Stolen Saturday idea that I got from Patricia at Subjective Soup. You might want to try this yourself because it might just give you a whole new perspective on yourself! Here are my responses:

Your rock star name (first pet, current car): Shadow Spectra

Your gangsta name (favorite ice cream flavor, favorite type of shoe): Vanilla Loafer

Your Native American name (favorite color, favorite animal): Purple Dolphin

Your soap opera name (middle name, city of your birth): Edith Keene [I can't believe I just admitted to that middle name - I'd have to be the ancient family matriarch]

Your Star Wars name (first 3 letters of your last name, first 2 letters of your first name): Barst

Your Superhero name (2nd favorite color, favorite drink): Blue Dew

Your NASCAR name (the first names of your grandfathers): Frank Julius

Your Dancer name (the name of your favorite perfume/cologne/scent, favorite candy): Gardenia Truffle

Your TV Weather anchor name (your 5th grade teacher’s last name, a major city that starts with same letter): Garrett Greenwich

Your Spy name (your favorite season/holiday flower): Autumn Daffodil

Your Cartoon name (favorite fruit, article of clothing you’re wearing right now): PJ Blackberry

Your Hippie name (what you ate for breakfast, your favorite tree): Cracker Elm

Your Movie (or porn) star name (most recent pet, first street where you lived): Bete Clueless [Sheesh, I can barely remember the LAST street I lived on let alone the first - though if I used that street name, I'd be Bete Magnolia]

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