Must see Poll

I love reading the blog Feministing. I learn so much information from these gals. Today they have an interesting (and in my opinion disturbing) poll. I urge all of you to check it out!

Which PETA campaign do you hate the most?

FF:181

Appetizer

Who was the last person you hugged?

Adult: Amy

Children: Nikita or Dillon, although I'm not sure if they were hugs. When you are surrounded by children they tend to perform "hanging hugs" to get your attention.

Soup

Share a beauty or grooming trick or tip with us.

I use a toothbrush to groom my eyebrows. I also apply hair oil to the ends of my hair. It helps moisturize and strengthen my long locks. I also use conditioner to shave my legs, it's cheaper and longer lasting.

Salad

What does the color yellow make you think of?

Gerber daisies, daffodils and a certain submarine

Main Course

If you were to make your living as a photographer, what subject would your pictures revolve around?

flowers, plants, gardens, parks, water--relaxing eye candy

Dessert

What was the longest book you ever read?

I have no idea, one of the following most likely:

War and Peace

Anna Karenina

Harry Potter series or individual book. Depends on how you view series

BTT: Heroine

Who is your favorite female lead character? And why? (And yes, of course, you can name more than one . . . I always have trouble narrowing down these things to one name, why should I force you to?)


The first one that comes to mind is Anne, of Anne of Green Gables. I loved her as a child and still do as an adult. Her adventures and challenges are wonderful to follow. She is strong, confident, loving, hard working and sincere, traits any good role model for young girls should have. Another lead is Sophie Amundsen in Sophie's World by Jostein Gaardner. She is also curious and smart in her adventures through the history of philosophy. She best reminds me of Alice from Alice in Wonderland. I would list Alice but I have never read the book and it would be poor form to list book-to-movie characters, not to mention pure laziness.

I'm currently reading Tess of the d'Urbervilles by Thomas Hardy and Tess definitely stands out as a lead female character, however I wouldn't say just yet that she is a favorite. I'm finding that it is quite a depressing novel.

Conversations with Farmer Ted

Farmer Ted: I have a great idea for a cover band.

Idaho Gal: ok...

FT: Take Metallica and get rid of all the instruments.

IG: ok...

FT: Then insert a cappella singers and call it A Cappellica!

An embarrassed IG can do nothing except shake her head.

Random

Remember last year when a woman was kicked off a Southwest flight for what she was wearing? Well, supposedly, it has happened again. However, these two "brilliant" women claim it was their great looks that brought on discrimination. I think they should just get over themselves.

I am tired of having actors and actresses win Oscars for playing real people. I look at it as mimicking and not acting. With a fictional character you have such a difficult job of creating every little aspect. Yes, they are great actors but I just feel there is an ounce of laziness present. Hard to explain... This made me feel better about the Oscars.

I can't believe I just read this.

I'm going to read fiction! Hooray! (At least I'll try to...)

But, I will most likely turn to this half-way through the above book. I'm a non-fiction gal. And its ok. I know, I'm also a dork.

Here, enjoy a music video! They're coming to Boise!

America Saves Week

Hey, its America Saves Week! Hooray! I can't wait to save my pennies all week!


Oh, wait! Doesn't this contradict the fiscal stimulus the U.S. government is suggesting? Aren't we supposed to spend money? Isn't that what is going to jump start our slowing economy? Hmm....

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Should I be concerned that my second-grader Nick pinches his nipples while practicing his spelling list? Should I rename him Nip?