Man, it has been such a hectic day. I just finished my online banking and I need five minutes of drivel to clear my mind so how ’bout a quick friday five!
1. What was the last song you heard? “Treason” by Kutless was the last I heard on purpose. The last I heard by force (have you seen the power of a begging 2 year old??) was VeggieTales “The Song of the Cebu.”
2. What were the last two movies you saw? The Mayor of Casterbridge (the full CD edition not the cut TV version – and I still cried at the end) and Suspicion with Cary Grant and Joan Fontaine.
3. What were the last three things you purchased? Groceries, beach toys for Bella (the sun has arrived!) and the soundtrack for the Passion.
4. What four things do you need to do this weekend?Attend my monthly women’s “mini-retreat” in San Jose, wash my car, go on a (promised) picnic with Brian and Bella, and try to ignore the FULL inbox until Monday.
5. Who are the last five people you talked to? Bella, Brian, new friends Allison & Cindy (who will join me to San Jose) and the checker at Costco, where a milk run turned into a $50 receipt.
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3/12/04 – Friday Five: “Last” Edition
3/5/04 – Friday Five: Childhood Memories Edition
Time for the friday five. What was…
1. …your first grade teacher’s name? That took awhile to remember but I think it was Ms. Hunt.
2. …your favorite Saturday morning cartoon? Scooby Doo on Saturdays and Popeye on Sundays (with Super Chicken, Tom Slick and George of the Jungle.)
3. …the name of your very first best friend? Man, I’m drawing a blank. I can’t think of a first friend although I loved playing with my neighbors Kevey & Elizabeth and I was going to marry John Schmidt in kindergarden so I guess they’ll have to do.
4. …your favorite breakfast cereal? The “special day” sugary kind like Trix or Coco Puffs. I also liked when my mom got the REAL Cheerios, not those cheap store brands. I don’t care what she said, they did not taste the same.
5. …your favorite thing to do after school? Rollerskate and bike outside or if I was inside play “store” or “bank”. Ahh, the memories of innocent bliss. (Now I enjoy the days when I can avoid the grocery store and the bank.)
2/13/04 – Alternative Friday Five: Food Edition
When I checked out the usual Friday Five I decided to skip it since it was about astrology and such. Thankfully Terry at Summa Mamas provided us with an alternative F.F. so here it goes. (Thanks, Terry!)
1. What did you have for breakfast this morning? If you didn’t have breakfast, why not?An egg and piece of toast. (Unusual for me but my sisters were visiting so I skipped the cold cereal.)
2. What’s your favorite cereal? Cheerios.
3. How often do you eat out? Do you want that to change? About twice a week. Want to change? – No. The first eat out is as a family treat; the second eat out (or take in) is usually when I’m working all day on the new/old house or helping Brian’s elderly aunt, in which case not cooking is for my sanity.
4. What do you plan on having for dinner tonight? Got a recipe for that?Usually I’d make a Mexican or Italian dish on a Friday night but tonight we’re taking out my visiting sisters for BC’s birthday.
5. What’s your favorite restaurant? Why?Hmm…we have a lot of favorites but we went to a new one tonight, which I’d recommend if you’re ever in town. It’s the Chart House in Monterey, CA. (There are a number of them in the U.S.) The food was excellent (known for their fresh fish and steaks) and the view was beautiful – we had a window table looking across the bay. It’s a little too pricey for us to visit often but great for those special occasions. I actually wouldn’t have known about it if it weren’t for my father-in-law who gave us a gift certificate for Valentine’s Day. Thanks, Dad!
12/3/03 – Almost Arrested while Eating a Taco
Man, I love visiting my family for these week-long trips but I hate all the packing and unpacking. Brian can always manage to put all his stuff in one small suitcase and Bella and I have loads of bags of things we “need” to take with us! I tell you if God answers our prayers for another child soon we’d better add “and a mini-van” to the prayer because I don’t know how I’m going to fit another human being in our car on these 400 miles long trips! But I guess that’s another story.
We had a wonderful Thanksgiving, really touching. (Except for the fact that my sister Elena was missing – sniff, sniff. But we’ll ALL be together during our Christmas visit. š
Oh my gosh, then the day after thanksgiving we girls hit the malls for all those insane bargains you’ll get if you arrive at 3am and stand on your head while reciting “Twas the Night before Christmas” in Spanish. I refused to stand on my head but I did manage to get $100 worth of savings before making morning Mass. But that’s not the story I’m meaning to tell…
At the end of the day my two sisters and I were tired and hungry. We stopped at a fast food place to grab a quick bite for the drive home (which would take an hour). We’re sitting in the parking lot passing out the food and straws when a cop circles around my sister’s truck. My sister jokingly says, “Hey, that cop thinks we’re suspicious; he’s checking us out.” I told my other sister to hold up her pepsi so he can see we’re just eating. They laugh until the cop parks behind us and gets out of the car. He walks slowly over to us and shines his flashlight into the backseat where I was sitting. It was not yet dusk but the windows are tinted. He asked where we were headed. My sister told him but he just looks suspiciously at us. I also noticed that he also looked a little nervous so I told him, “We’ve been shopping all day and we just stopped to eat our dinner, officer.” Obviously he has nothing to worry about unless we decide to attack him with the pair of pajamas and slippers I got on sale.
Well, in the meantime, we hadn’t noticed that there was a whole gang of policemen driving up and surrounding our car. We were blocked in making it impossible for us to “escape”. Finally the cop realized that we were not dangerous. (I should have offered him one of our tacos). He apologized and explained that someone just called in that there was a silver truck (same as ours) with some guys and a girl (so now I look like a guy?) and they had a gun. (Okay, no wonder he looked a little freaked.) My sister then let him know that we had just seen that truck and the kids he was talking about. They took off when we entered the parking lot a few minutes ago. The cop thanked us and he and all his buddies removed their cars so we could leave in peace. (Thanks be to God. )
When we got home and told our family the story my mom just shook her head and half-jokingly said, “You see what happens when you take Bobbi with you. She always has a way of being involved in some kind of escyndalo!”
Hmmm, I prefer to think of it as more like adding a little spice to life. haha!
9/12/03 – Friday Five: the name edition
A lot has been going on lately so I need something lighthearted to post today. It’s been awhile since I’ve done the friday five so its a perfect morning diversion. I also found it funny that the topic was about names and today’s the feast of Mary’s name! Very appropriate.
1. Is the name you have now the same name that’s on your birth certificate? If not, what’s changed? My first and middle name – Bobbi Ann – are the same but the last name changed 3 1/2 years ago.
2. If you could change your name (first, middle and/or last), what would it be? Four years ago I was fervently praying that my last name would be changed and God answered my prayers! haha! The rest of my name I’d like although I prefer Ann spelled with an “e” (Anne).
3. Why were you named what you were? (Is there a story behind it? Who specifically was responsible for naming you?) The first born of our family, whether male or female, was to be named after my dad Robert, known as Bob. Hence came my name “Bobbi”. My parents weren’t practicing Catholics then but they did think I should have at least a saint’s name along with my first so they combined it to “Bobbi Ann”.
4. Are there any names you really hate or love? What are they and why? I am so glad I was not named Roberta. For some reason I just don’t like that name (on me). My daughter took a name I’ve always loved -Isabella.
5. Is the analysis of your name at kabalarians.com accurate? How or how isn’t it? Is this like a horoscope things? I hope not. Well, I’m not into these general analysis but for the sake of the fun I’ll let you know what they said and make my comments:
Your first name of Bobbi has given you a responsible, expressive, inspirational, and friendly personality. (My responsibility came from being the oldest of 9 children. I am expressive. I hope to be inspirational, even if its “don’t let this happen to you” at times. I think I’m pretty friendly, as long as you’re not bugging me at the moment.)
Expression comes naturally to you and you are rarely at a loss for words (I never have the words at the instant. I am not good at spur of the moment debates. I need to think and ponder. I express myself best in the written word.).
In fact, you have to put forth effort at times to curb an over-active tongue. (It depends on who I am with. I’m sure Brian would sometimes appreciate a little less chatter form me.)
Self-confidence has made it easy for you to meet people and you are well-liked for your spontaneous, happy ways. (I never really thought of myself that way but the other day someone told me that this is just what they thought of me. It was nice to hear. I hope I can be that way.)
You sincerely like people (true) and do not often experience loneliness (except when I’m tired of deciphering Bella’s toddlerese and desire some adult conversation.) ; your work and home-life are likely filled with association. (Yes)
You enjoy music (true) and could have a fine singing voice (Define “fine” or define “voice” for that matter!) however, the study could be somewhat difficult because you do not find it easy to apply yourself to concentrated study for long periods. (Hmm…I’d probably agree more than disagree.)
In this respect, this name is not altogether constructive (Gee, thanks.).
It creates a somewhat scattering (Scattering?) influence which makes it difficult for you to finish what you start. (I thought that was laziness. Well, I’m not to blame! I am just a victim to my name!)
This name brings disappointments and emotional involvements through being too sympathetic and easily influenced. (hahaha! Okay I couldn’t even get through the last line without laughing. Whatever. Personally, I like my name and if there have been any misdeeds in my behavior I take full responsibility. I place no blame on my parents for not naming me the much more respectable “Roberta”.)
Well, that was good for a laugh. Have a blessed weekend! Keep praying, bobbi.