I found this general MeMe this morning on my blog reading rounds.
1. Do you like blue cheese? Not really.
2. Have you ever smoked cigarettes? Yes.
3. Do you own a gun? No. You’ll shoot your eye out!
4. What flavors Kool Aid was your favorite? Cherry, with a LOT of sugar in it!
5. Do you get nervous before doctor appointments? Sometimes.
6. What do you think of hotdogs? Koegel hot dogs are awesome! Wish we could get them here in IL.
7. Favorite Christmas movie? A Christmas Story (see #3)
8. What do you prefer to drink in the morning? water & tea
9. Can you do push ups? Not military style! Maybe one “girly” pushup.
10. What’s your favorite piece of jewelry? The diamond tennis bracelet Steve gave me for our 10th anniversary.
11. Favorite hobby? Making stuff, the medium depends on my current mood.
12. Do you have A.D.D.? No. Well maybe. Probably. Uh, no! Oooo! Shiney!
13. Do you wear glasses/contacts? I did for the majority of my life and was blind without them. But I got Lasik surgery a few years back and it changed my life.
14. Middle name? Anne
15. Name 3 thoughts at this exact moment?
a – I want a cup of tea.
b – Am I going to get any customers today (this week?)
c- XRT is the best radio station in Chicago.
16. Name 3 drinks you regularly drink? water, milk, vodka
17. Current worry? Will my business survive the first year? Will I?
18. Current hate right now? Hate is a strong word but I really, really, really don’t like a certain VP candidate and that as a relatively conservative woman I’m expected to fall down in joy at their nomination.
19. Favorite place to be? Scotland
20. How did you bring in the New Year? Uh. I don’t remember! Knowing us there was alcohol involved and making snarky comments about Ryan Seacrest.
21. Where would you like to go? Prague and back to Scotland.
22. Name three people who will complete this. No idea.
23. Do you own slippers? Yes, handknit felted clogs in two shades of purple.
24. What shirt are you wearing? I wildly patterned top from Lane Bryant I bought this summer. This is probably the last time I’ll wear it. It is getting too faded. But it is comfortable!
25. Do you like sleeping on satin sheets? No.
26. Can you whistle? Yes, but I can’t carry a tune.
27. Favorite color? Purple with green as a close second.
28. Would you be a pirate? A silly Johnny Depp style pirate? Yes. An evil hostage taking bandit style pirate? No.
29. What songs do you sing in the shower? I don’t.
30. Favorite Girl’s Name? Regina Mulva
31. Favorite boy’s name? Charles
32. What’s in your pocket right now? lint?
33. Last thing that made you laugh? Something I read on a Ravelry board this morning.
34. What vehicle do you drive? 2001 Volvo station wagon.
35. Worst injury you’ve ever had? Deep tissue bruising on my hip from a fall.
36. Do you love where you live? I’m not sure I go as far as to say I LOVE it right now.
37. How many TVs do you have in your house? I think 6. But only 2-3 of those ever get watched.

Friday night (6-9pm) I’m having a Wine & Cheese reception here at the store to celebrate my Grand Opening. All day Saturday there will be door prizes, craft demonstrations, specials, and refreshments.

Door Prizes
• Red Fox Kit from WoolPets™
• “Be Yourself” Lainie’s Ladies
• Blooming Apron Pattern by Paisley Pincushion
• Chipboard butterfly kit by Doodlebug Designs
• Pock A Book Kit from ArtGirlz
• Creativity Journal Kit from ArtGirlz
• Gift Certificate good for one free class at My Eclectic Mess
• $25 Gift Certificate

Craft Demonstrations/Make and Takes

Needle felting

Marble Magnets

Bottle Cap Pins

Fabric Fortune Cookies

Scented Bath Salts

If you are in the area, stop in and say hello!