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Another Food MeMe

Nicole Humphrey Cook — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 18:37:05 +0000

Why am I drawn to these things? Whenever I see one, I grab it and save it in my drafts until a day when I am feeling less creative and wordy and I substitute the meme for a blog post. But truthfully, I actually enjoy doing them. I know, I’m weird.

If you do this (or did this) please post a link to yours in the comments so I can come learn about you.

Which do you prefer? (my choices in bold italics)

01. CHEESE or CHOCOLATE?
02. BLUEBERRIES or STRAWBERRIES?
03. COFFEE or TEA?
04. CORN MUFFIN or ENGLISH MUFFIN?
05. PANCAKES or FRENCH TOAST?
06. YOGURT or CREAM CHEESE?
07. RICE or PASTA?
08. CAKE or PIE?
09. GROUND BEEF or GROUND TURKEY?
10. HOT DOGS or HAMBURGERS?
11. JELLY or MARMALADE?
12. AMERICAN CHEESE or SWISS CHEESE?
13. DIET SODA or NO SODA?
14. LEMONADE or ICED TEA?
15. CHERRIES or GRAPES?
16. CHOCOLATE QUIK or STRAWBERRY QUIK? – ewww neither
17. WAFFLES or PANCAKES?
18. WHITE BREAD or WHOLE-GRAIN/WHEAT BREAD?
19. PEAS or CARROTS?
20. PUDDING or FRUIT-FLAVORED GELATIN?
21. COLD CEREAL or HOT CEREAL?
22. KETCHUP or MUSTARD?
23. MUSTARD or MAYONNAISE?
24. MAYONNAISE or KETCHUP?
25. BLACK OLIVES or GREEN OLIVES?
26. ONION or GARLIC?
27. PLAIN BARBECUE or BARBECUE WITH SAUCE?
28. SCRAMBLED EGGS or FRIED EGGS?
29. EGGS or EGG REPLACEMENTS?
30. MEAT or VEGETABLES?
31. CHINESE TAKE-OUT or PIZZA?
32. SUSHI or DELI SANDWICH? — mmmm love both – favorites!
33. WHITE CLAM CHOWDER or RED CLAM CHOWDER?
34. KEY LIME PIE or LEMON MERANGUE PIE? (I’ve never had either)
35. PIE & ICE CREAM or CAKE & ICE CREAM?
36. WHIPPED CREAM or CAKE FROSTING?
37. HONEY or MAPLE SYRUP?

Okay those were hard. I love both on many of them, but I tried to pick my favorite of the two. Let me know if you did this too.

Monday Morning Meme – May 11th

Nicole Humphrey Cook — Tue, 12 May 2009 01:58:49 +0000

1. Do you prefer writing on paper or a keyboard? Why? Care to hand write a short letter to us, scan it, and then post it to your blog?
I’m not sure I have a preference. Well, I guess I do. I enjoy writing on my keyboard the most because I can type faster than I can write, so I like that. That’s really my main reason, because I do like writing on paper too. I would be happy to write on a piece of paper, except – my scanner is not currently plugged in, so I will have to promise to do it later.

2. If the shoes make the man (or woman), what do your shoes say about you right now? (Assuming you’re wearing shoes. Although if you’re not, that certainly says something, too.) Describe your favorite pair of shoes. Now tell us how they make you feel when you wear them.
Nope, no shoes right now. I prefer barefoot actually, but when I do have to wear shoes, I prefer shoes I can just slip on and my favorite pair is a pair of slip on sandals. They have navy straps and this really cool stone surrounded by a silver circle thing. They are really pretty, and I love them. I’ve had them for about three years though, so they are super worn and I’m thinking I might have to give them up the end of this summer. *sigh* To find another pair to enjoy! And honestly I don’t think I feel any different when I wear certain shoes.

3. Who was your arch enemy in high school? Why were they your enemy? Do you think you could be friends today? Why or why not?
I didn’t really have an arch enemy in high school. I mean, I suppose there were a few kids I would have preferred to never see again, but all in all I didn’t have any enemies, and I’m glad I didn’t.

4. If you could wake up tomorrow having gained one ability or quality, what would it be? How would this new-found ability or quality change your life?
hmm… perhaps maybe the ability to read minds. I would love that, though I’m sure I might not like some of what I would “hear” either. The reason for this is because I am such a people person and I like to know people as a whole – so it would nice to know the good, the bad and the ugly. I’m hoping it wouldn’t change too much except perhaps give me a greater insight into those that I know and help me avoid anything unpleasant.

Monday Morning Meme – October 13th

Nicole Humphrey Cook — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 18:43:22 +0000

Karen from Write From Karen, hosts a Monday Morning Meme which I have been known to do on my other blog, but not this one. It seems like just thing to get me writing this beautiful morning, and so I am planning on participating a bit more often.

All you have to do is answer the questions that she posts on her blog either in the comment section of her blog or on your own blog. So, here they are.

October 13th Questions:

1. If your children are going trick-or-treating this year, what costumes are they wearing? Do you take them door-to-door or do you take them to a sponsored event? Tell us about the last time you dressed up for Halloween. How do you feel about Halloween in general?

I’m not even sure what my kids are going as. My 10 year old has expressed an interest in being a mummy. LOL My oldest son who is 14 plans to wear his really awesome Pirate costume we bought two years ago HUGE – now it fits perfect. I have no idea what anyone else wants to be. Someone said something about a clown but I really hope not. We usually just go trick or treating in our own neighborhood. I plan to dress up this year, but I’m not sure as what. There is a ghost bride costume I am in love with, so I might do that. I am not the biggest fan of Halloween actually. Not my favorite holiday but I do enjoy spending time with my kids.

2. Do your friends and family read your blog? How does this knowledge affect your writing? Do you feel like you can totally be yourself on your blog? Where do you draw the line when it comes to disclosing too much about your life on your blog?

I have no idea who reads my blog. I’m pretty sure my ex husband does. Knowing that he does or my family does doesn’t change much. I am a pretty honest and open person. So I say it as it is. The good, the bad and yes, even the ugly. I’m not going to give people directions to my house, but I am a writer and want people to know me on a personal level (within reason of course).

3. Are you an early bird or a night owl? What do you like to do in the early morning hours or late at night? How do your sleeping patterns affect the rest of your family?

I’m definitely an early bird. Sometimes I wish I was a night owl. In the wee early morning hours you can usually find me with a piping hot cup of coffee and my laptop churning out articles for a private client or families.com. In the late hours is when I try to catch up on my blogs. My sleeping patterns don’t actually affect anyone at all. Mike works nights so his affects us far more.

4. Do you lie about your age? Why or why not?

Nope. I guess it doesn’t matter. Will it someday? I hope not. I never thought age was a big deal. It’s a number – it doesn’t define you. I didn’t absolutely love turning 35 this year, but it doesn’t phase me to tell people how old I am.

Leave me a comment so I can come visit you and read your answers too!

Monday Morning Meme – October 6th

Nicole Humphrey Cook — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 11:11:38 +0000

Karen from Write From Karen, hosts a Monday Morning Meme which I have been known to do on my other blog, but not this one. I’m hoping to begin participating regularly in it.

All you have to do is answer the questions that she posts on her blog either in the comment section of her blog or on your own blog. So, here they are.

October 6th Questions:

1. Do you have certain times of the day when you have to have things done? Does your day run on a timetable? Or are you more of a laissez-faire kind of person?

I think I am a little of both actually. I really do love the whole fly-by-the-seat-of-my-pants approach, but unfortunately for me, if I do that – I don’t wind up getting a lot done. I tend to need a schedule to adhere to . Since I have daily writing assignments that are due, as well as temporary clients, my days do tend to change a bit from time to time, however I’m still working during the same hours usually. If I don’t have it done by the time the kids get off the bus, its probably not happening until the next day.

2. What one word describes you on a good day? What about on a bad day? What one word would your best friend use to describe you? What one word would your significant other use to describe you?

I’m usually pretty CHEERFUL on a good day. On a bad day? Quiet. Depends on which friend you talk to, but I think they would all say that I’m SUPPORTIVE or LOYAL. A PITA? lol if you don’t know what that is. Anyway, he’d probably say I’m a MOM and everything that word summarizes.

3. Your blog is being made into a television show. What kind of show will it be? Sit-com? Drama? How long is it? Hour? Half-hour? Sunday night movie? And most importantly, who are your show’s sponsors?

I guess it all depends on which blog. If it was this one, it would wind up being a half-hour sitcom that shows the often comical journey of a freelance writer trying to beat the odds and become a best selling author. It could happen – right? My sponsors? Easy – Folgers and Cadbury (I’m absolutely addicted to Caramello bars right now)

4. What is your favorite perfume or cologne? How often do you wear perfume or cologne? Has anyone ever told you smelled good/bad? If so, how did that make you feel? Flattered? Self-conscious? Uncomfortable?

Honestly, it used to be Nicole Miller – now its this cheap stuff from Wal-mart that I found accidentally looking for something for my teenager. LOL It’s called Sweet Couture ‘Under My Spell’ and is actually a moisturizing body mist. Smells so good! I’ve been told a lot since I started wearing this that I smell good and of course it makes you feel great.

Leave me a comment so I can come visit you and read your answers too!

Funny Email: Forward This to a Million People

Nicole Humphrey Cook — Mon, 17 Jul 2006 13:48:46 +0000

My friend Cyndi, much like myself, does not really believe in forwards. It is quite rare that I ever forward any (delete key anyone?) but every once in awhile I will find one I have to share. Same with her. Well today she sent me this one and I almost deleted it before actually reading it (sorry Cyn). Something compelled me not to and I’m glad I didn’t. I’m going to share it with you all.

Get ready to laugh!

Dear Friends,

Thank You!
I must send my thanks to whoever sent me the one about rat poop in the glue on envelopes because I now have to use a wet towel with every envelope that needs sealing.

Also, now I have to scrub the top of every can I open for the same reason.

I no longer have any savings because I gave it to a sick girl (Penny Brown) who is about to die in the hospital for the 1,387,258th time.

I no longer have any money at all, but that will change once I receive the $15,000 that Bill Gates/Microsoft and AOL are sending me for participating in their special e-mail program.

I no longer worry about my soul because I have 363,214 angels looking out for me, and St. Theresa’s novena has granted my every wish.

I no longer use cancer-causing deodorants even though I smell like a water buffalo on a hot day.

Thanks to you, I have learned that my prayers only get answered if I forward an email to seven of my friends and make a wish within five minutes.

Because of your concern I no longer drink Coca Cola because it can remove toilet stains.

I no longer can buy gasoline without taking a man along to watch the car so a serial killer won’t crawl in my back seat when I’m pumping gas.

I no longer use Saran wrap in the microwave because it causes cancer.

And thanks for letting me know I can’t boil a cup water in the microwave anymore because it will blow up in my fac … disfiguring me for life.

I no longer check the coin return on pay phones because I could be pricked with a needle infected with AIDS.

I no longer receive packages from UPS or FedEx since they are actually Al Qaeda in disguise.

I no longer shop at Target since they are French and don’t support our American troops or the Salvation Army.

I no longer answer the phone because someone will ask me to dial a number for which I will get a phone bill with calls to Jamaica , Uganda , Singapore , and Uzbekistan .

I no longer buy expensive cookies from Neiman Marcus since I now have their recipe.

Thank you too for all the endless advice Andy Rooney has given us. I can live a better life now because he’s told us how to fix everything.

And thanks to your great advice, I can’t ever pick up $5.00 I dropped in the parking lot because it probably was placed there by a sex molester waiting underneath my car to grab my leg.

I can no longer drive my car because I can’t buy gas from certain gas companies!

If you don’t send this e-mail to at least 144,000 people in the next 70 minutes, a large dove with diarrhea will land on your head at 5:00 PM this afternoon and the fleas from 12 camels will infest your back, causing you to grow a hairy hump. I know this will occur because it actually happened to a friend of mine next door neighbor’s ex-mother-in-law’s second husband’s cousin’s beautician… Have a wonderful day….