Welcome to Sunday Stealing- hosted by Bev Sykes.
Thanks for the questions each week Bev!!
Valentine's Day
1. What is the meaning of Valentine’s Day in your country/area? What happens on this day? From a Pagan ritual to a huge commercialization of this day, I would say Valentine's Day has come a long, long way. It was not celebrated as a day of "love" until around the 14th century, and it wasn't until the late 1800's that the Valentine's Day card became a thing. What really happens on this day here in the US? LOL! People spend way too much money on flowers, cards, and romantic dinners!!
2. Is Valentine’s Day more for men or women? Explain your answer. I would definitely say women, and I have known some to believe themselves snubbed if they did not receive something on this day. 🌹💍 ✉️
3. Do you have any special plans for Valentine’s Day? What will you do? Years past, we have gone out to dinner at out favorite restaurant Edelweiss. Since Bernd had to sell due to health issues and he is no longer a part of the live band, it just isn't the same. Now we just kick back at home with some Valentine's Day goodies. My hubby is not really into sweets and my kids are no longer little, but I still get candy, cards, and we play games.
4. Which traditional gift would you rather receive: chocolates, flowers, or a card with a personal message? Flowers! Get a bundle of wildflowers and I am good. 🌼
5. Is Valentine’s Day only about romantic love? Or is it a good occasion to celebrate friendship as well? Valentine's Day does not have to be about romance. I believe it can be about friendship and kindness too! In fact, on one of the Minecraft servers me and my kids play on, we just celebrated Love and Kindness Day! We played parkour, went on a scavenger hunt for Valentine's Day goodies, and took selfies! 🥰
6. Do you like romantic movies? What is your favorite romantic movie? I don't watch them that often, and I used to watch Hallmark all the time with my mom. Gosh, I miss her!! My favorite romantic movie is still Sleepless in Seattle.
7. Have you ever received a Valentine’s Day card or gift from a secret admirer? How did it make you feel? Nope. LOL.
8. Is Valentine’s Day the most romantic day of the year? If not, what day is? Well, according to just about any news worthy article you read, this day has to be one of the most money making days romanticized days of the year.
9. Valentine’s Day is promoted by companies whose only interest is making money. Discuss whether you agree or disagree. Oh, I definitely 100% agree with that one. Companies have commercialized just about every holiday we celebrate because of money and greed. 💰
10. Describe your perfect Valentine’s Day date. A nice, quiet dinner out. I definitely enjoy low-key these days. 🥂
11. How should a single person spend Valentine’s Day? What do you suggest? Grab some dinner, beverages of choice, a few awesome movies and just chill!
12. Do you enjoy playing cupid? Do you try to introduce people in the hope they will make a love match? Nope. I have never been the match-maker type.
13. Some restaurants charge higher prices on Valentine’s Day. Are you willing to pay more to dine out on this day? I honestly don't care about paying a bit more in price, especially for awesome food. It's the over-crowded restaurants that I just don't care for anymore.
14. Is a romantic gesture more powerful on Valentine’s Day or on another day of the year? I don't think so.
😍 Happy Heart's Day!!!
Welcome to Sunday Stealing - hosted by Bev Sykes.
Thanks for the questions each week Bev!!
MISC Questions
1. Can you eat with chopsticks? Nope, and if I don't want to starve, this is probably not the utensil for me. LOL. 2. Could you tell real money from counterfeit? Most of the time and I have dealt with money for years, but it's always nice to have one of those handy dandy markers. 3. What do you think about school uniforms? Not a fan. But I have homeschooled for the last seven years, so that has not been an issue. 4. What ancient civilization would you most like to visit? Dark Ages and early Medieval era. I would say during the Vikings and Saxons days. 5. What would make a great new Crayola color? Um, now many more colors do we need? LOL! 6. If an art project is created with the intent of getting rich and famous, does that cast doubt over its significance as a work of art? I would not think so. 7. What do you get in trouble for the most? My brutal honesty.
8. Do you blow your nose in public? Yes, and I will try not to fling buggers at you. 🤣 9. If all the nations in the world are in debt, where did all the money go? Borrowing and trade offs. 10. Is it as easy to make you happy now as it was when you were a child? Just give me a good game of a book and I am happy. 11. Who knows more...you, or your parents? Mother knows best! Sigh. Actually wish I still had my parents around. Miss them both, especially my dad since I never got a chance to tell him that I loved him. We had not spoken in almost six years. 12. What instrument would you like to be famous for playing? The only musical instrument that I could play was the clarinet. But I would rather listen than play. 13. Would you have sex with a stranger for one million dollars? Now that all depends on what type of indecent proposal is being offered. 🤣😂😅😆 14. Are you completely in control of your body? No, and I think my body sounds off way too often to let me know this. 15. What is the coolest web site you know of? Um....
I feel like I have been out of the loop for a long while. I have not really been blogging or posting on FB. Just chilling with my kids and my husband (playing games and watching movies), and trying to keep certain family away because they refuse to head the warnings of Covid. Almost every single member of our family that I know of that has refused to wear a mask and follow EASY precautions has come down with this virus. The latest was my mother-in-law, and she almost did not make it. She was in the hospital for almost two weeks. I remember several family members getting upset with us because we refused to go to the last Christmas gathering the first week of January. Not two weeks after, several tested positive.
Hoping I can get back in the swing of things.
Welcome to Sunday Stealing - hosted by Bev Sykes.
Thanks for the questions each week Bev!!
From A to Z
A - Annoyance: Seeing the amount of stupidity that abounds.
B - Bestest Friend[s]: My hubby.
C - Car: 2008 GMC Envoy.
D - Day or night: Night.
E- Easiest person to talk to?: My friend Dawn in New York.
F - Favorite Month: December.
G - Gummy Bears or Worms: Both.
H - Hair Color: Dirty blonde with platinum strands.
I - Ice Cream: Any coffee flavored one.
J - Jewelry: My wedding set.
K - Kindergarten: My teacher Ms. Matlin and the mats we took naps on. LOL.
L - Longest Car Ride: Driving in a rain storm.
M - Most missed person: My mom.
N - Number of Siblings: An older brother and sister.
O - One regret: Sigh - not making amends with my dad before he passed away in 2016.
P- Part of your appearance you like least?: My shorty stubby fingernails.
Q- Quote: “Intelligence is the ability to adapt to change.” - Stephen Hawking
R - Reality TV Show: I used to watch Big Brother.
S - Shoe: Comfy running shoes.
T - Time you woke up: 11am.
U - Unpredictable?: Yes. LOL.
V - Vegetable you hate: Cauliflower.
W- Worst Habits: Drinking too much beer.
X - X-Rays: Actually have x-rays pending when I can get into clinic.
Y - Year you were born: 1973.
Z - Zoom: I haven't used Zoom.
My answers seem to be late as usual. I was actually intending to do this earlier this morning. Then I got sidetracked. LOL!
