Uncommonly asked questions...
Perhaps some of you have gotten these in your e-mail...I get them frequently from my friends and family because they know I love them. I think they are a great way to get to know people.
What time is it?
12:02 am. I wanted to make sure I got my blog on....just in case the power went out, I oversleep, or other disaster.
What is your name?
Tina Holland is actually a pseudonym I've take for writing...we'll cover pseudonyms in another blog.
What is the most recent movie that you have seen in the theater?
Serenity
Have you ever seen a ghost?
Yes
Where were you born?
Frankfurt, Germany
Favorite food?
Chocolate
Ever been to Alaska?:
No, but it's on my list.
Ever been toilet paper rolling?:
Nope...I wonder if I missed anything...
Loved someone so much it made you cry?
Yes
What states and/or countries have you lived in?
In the United States - North Dakota (currently) Missouri, Kentucky and Germany
Favorite day of the week?
Thursday
Favorite Restaurant?
DooLittles - an aviation themed Restaraunt chain in the upper Midwest
Favorite Flower?
Lilacs
Favorite sport to watch?
Triple Crowne but I don't bet the ponies, I just like to watch them run
Favorite ice cream?
Peanut Butter and Chocolate
Favorite hobby?
Watching Stars.
How many times have you failed the drivers test?
Zero
Favorite place you've vacationed?
Las Vegas, Neveda. I've been there three times and I don't even gamble, I love the energy of that city.
What do you do most often when you are bored?
Clean, but only if Ican't sleep
What time do you usually go to bed?
10:00pm -12:00 midnight
Ever visited one of the 7 wonders of the world?
Nope
Worst high school / college moment?
Dress flying up and I didn'tput on any underwear cuz I was running late (my sister enjoys re-telling this story often)
Favorite TV shows/movies?
I love most Sci-Fi movies, Action Movies, Comedies and the ones from Comic Books like Blade, X-men, Etc. My favorite TV shows of the past are X-files, Kindred the Embraced, Dinotopia, Buffy, Angel, Firefly, Current Shows All the CSI's, Vegas, Amazing Race, LOST, Alias, Survivor, NUMB3RS, Desperate Housewives, Secrets of the Dead, Crossing Jordan, Globe Trekker, Nature, This Old House. I don't have cable or Satellite but when I'm in hotels I usually watch Discovery, Animal Planet or HGTV.
Favorite Season?
Fall
What are your favorite colors?
Green, Navy Blue and Black
How many tattoos do you have?
None - although I've always wanted one.
How many pets do you have?
2 Horses(Arabs), 2 Dogs, 1 cat, 9 birds (chickens, ducks, parakeets, cockatiel and conures)
What is your favorite holiday?
Thanksgiving...no presents but lots of family time
What are a few things you would love to learn how to do?
Play an instrument, a huge accomplishment
Where do you hope to be in life in 10 yrs?
Retired from my day job and living a pseudo bohemian lifestyle. Summer home in Alaska, Winter home not decided yet and spending the Holidays close to family.
I hope this helped you learn a little bit about me. Feel free to answer these questions yourself in the comments and ask any others you may have.
Thanks for letting me share,
Tina Holland
author of The Pilot and the Pinup available at Liquid Silver Books
What time is it?
12:02 am. I wanted to make sure I got my blog on....just in case the power went out, I oversleep, or other disaster.
What is your name?
Tina Holland is actually a pseudonym I've take for writing...we'll cover pseudonyms in another blog.
What is the most recent movie that you have seen in the theater?
Serenity
Have you ever seen a ghost?
Yes
Where were you born?
Frankfurt, Germany
Favorite food?
Chocolate
Ever been to Alaska?:
No, but it's on my list.
Ever been toilet paper rolling?:
Nope...I wonder if I missed anything...
Loved someone so much it made you cry?
Yes
What states and/or countries have you lived in?
In the United States - North Dakota (currently) Missouri, Kentucky and Germany
Favorite day of the week?
Thursday
Favorite Restaurant?
DooLittles - an aviation themed Restaraunt chain in the upper Midwest
Favorite Flower?
Lilacs
Favorite sport to watch?
Triple Crowne but I don't bet the ponies, I just like to watch them run
Favorite ice cream?
Peanut Butter and Chocolate
Favorite hobby?
Watching Stars.
How many times have you failed the drivers test?
Zero
Favorite place you've vacationed?
Las Vegas, Neveda. I've been there three times and I don't even gamble, I love the energy of that city.
What do you do most often when you are bored?
Clean, but only if Ican't sleep
What time do you usually go to bed?
10:00pm -12:00 midnight
Ever visited one of the 7 wonders of the world?
Nope
Worst high school / college moment?
Dress flying up and I didn'tput on any underwear cuz I was running late (my sister enjoys re-telling this story often)
Favorite TV shows/movies?
I love most Sci-Fi movies, Action Movies, Comedies and the ones from Comic Books like Blade, X-men, Etc. My favorite TV shows of the past are X-files, Kindred the Embraced, Dinotopia, Buffy, Angel, Firefly, Current Shows All the CSI's, Vegas, Amazing Race, LOST, Alias, Survivor, NUMB3RS, Desperate Housewives, Secrets of the Dead, Crossing Jordan, Globe Trekker, Nature, This Old House. I don't have cable or Satellite but when I'm in hotels I usually watch Discovery, Animal Planet or HGTV.
Favorite Season?
Fall
What are your favorite colors?
Green, Navy Blue and Black
How many tattoos do you have?
None - although I've always wanted one.
How many pets do you have?
2 Horses(Arabs), 2 Dogs, 1 cat, 9 birds (chickens, ducks, parakeets, cockatiel and conures)
What is your favorite holiday?
Thanksgiving...no presents but lots of family time
What are a few things you would love to learn how to do?
Play an instrument, a huge accomplishment
Where do you hope to be in life in 10 yrs?
Retired from my day job and living a pseudo bohemian lifestyle. Summer home in Alaska, Winter home not decided yet and spending the Holidays close to family.
I hope this helped you learn a little bit about me. Feel free to answer these questions yourself in the comments and ask any others you may have.
Thanks for letting me share,
Tina Holland
author of The Pilot and the Pinup available at Liquid Silver Books
SExed by Krissy at 12:41 AM
15 Comments:
Tina, I don't think any one would be interested in this info about me but since you asked here are my answers:
* What time is it?
5:14 pm. Sunday Feb 12
* What is your name?
Mahaira Fatima
* What is the most recent movie that you have seen in the theater?
Well, havent been to theatre lately. Come to think of it I haven't been there since 2002 Ack! I saw 'Freaky Friday' yesterday on TV.
* Have you ever seen a ghost?
No
* Where were you born?
Karachi, Pakistan
* Favorite food?
Pizza
* Ever been to Alaska?:
No, but just read a book set there.
* Ever been toilet paper rolling?:
No, I don't even know how is it done.
* Loved someone so much it made you cry?
Oh, Yes!! haven't we all?
* What states and/or countries have you lived in?
I have lived in Karachi, Pakistan, my whole life.
* Favorite day of the week?
Saturday
* Favorite Restaurant?
I love the local KFC outlet and Nan Tung - an chinese resturant.
* Favorite Flower?
Roses, Sunflowers
* Favorite sport to watch?
Don't have a fav. but occasionally watch cricket.
* Favorite ice cream?
Mango, Nutty bars and Kings Kulfa (that is a local favourite)
* Favorite hobby?
Reading books, Surfing the net
* How many times have you failed the drivers test?
Zero - never went for it. I have a learner's lisence though.
* Favorite place you've vacationed?
Muree - a place in Islamabad's capital and Rawalpindi (told you I have never gone out of contry).
* What do you do most often when you are bored?
Read books or watch TV
* What time do you usually go to bed?
10:00pm -12:00 midnight
* Ever visited one of the 7 wonders of the world?
No but made a report on them way back in school
* Worst high school / college moment?
Gosh, It is really really embarassing. My mom used to shave my head every summer vacation till I was 13 (by then I put my foot down and threw a fit). I had to wear a wig to school when she gave me the last shave.
* Favorite TV shows/movies?
My favorite TV shows are X-files, Due South, Beverly Hills 90210, Friends and Tru Calling (I loved, loved, loved it).
I am a true fan of Charmed and Wonder Falls. I love watching 'Everybody Loves Raymond'.
I mostly love romantic Comedies like You've Got Mail, Hope Floats, While You Were Sleeping and It Happened One Night.
* Favorite Season?
Summer esp. when it rains.
* What are your favorite colors?
Green, Brown, Bronze
* How many tattoos do you have?
None - don't even want one.
* How many pets do you have?
None but I had to keep one I'll buy fishes.
* What is your favorite holiday?
Eid - lots of stuff to eat, be merry and fun time with relatives.
* What are a few things you would love to learn how to do?
Drive a car, Bake a cake or cookies, Type fast and many many more
* Where do you hope to be in life in 10 yrs?
I want to be a consultant surgeon with a happy settled life and lots of books to read :)
Mahaira
"Forget about the days when when you have been lonely
but don't forget about the friendly smiles you have seen.."
"I don't think any one would be interested in this info about me."
I asked, so I'm interested and thanks for sharing your answers. I love that your answers are so different from mine.
Tina
Are you a left hander, right hander or ambidextrous?
What time is it?
15:43 my time (GMT)
What is your name?
Elizabeth Corbett
What is the most recent movie that you have seen in the theater?
Uhh, i can't remember, it was ages ago
Have you ever seen a ghost?
No
Where were you born?
Newport, S Wales
Favorite food?
None in particular, part from my grandmothers homemade cooking
Ever been to Alaska?:
No
Ever been toilet paper rolling?:
What is that??????????????
Loved someone so much it made you cry?
Yes
What states and/or countries have you lived in?
Same place my whole life - Newport
Favorite day of the week?
Friday, signals the weekend
Favorite Restaurant?
None
Favorite Flower?
None
Favorite sport to watch?
Don't like any sport
Favorite ice cream?
Vanilla (plain, i know). Like the smell, too
Favorite hobby?
READING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
How many times have you failed the drivers test?
Zero
Favorite place you've vacationed?
None really stand out yet
What do you do most often when you are bored?
Read
What time do you usually go to bed?
10:00-12:00pm
Ever visited one of the 7 wonders of the world?
No
Worst high school / college moment?
Getting attacked in school on my 13th birthday
Favorite TV shows/movies?
CSI Las Vegas/Miami/New York, Law & Order (inc special victims unit & criminal intent), House & a few others
Favorite Season?
Summer (vacation, 4 months off - gotta love uni!)
What are your favorite colors?
lilac
How many tattoos do you have?
None
How many pets do you have?
1 Dogs
What is your favorite holiday?
Christmas
What are a few things you would love to learn how to do?
Make money quickly *grin* (so i can buy more books without getting further into debt)
Where do you hope to be in life in 10 yrs?
Good job, steady fabulous income, surrounded by family
Elizabeth
www.elizabethsreviews.blogspot.com
elizabethsreviews-subscribe@yahoogroups.co.uk (book discussion)(join & b entered to win a $5 GC - authors & readers)
Hey, Tina. Great post! Here goes:
What time is it?
8:49 a.m. MST
What is your name?
Sherrill Quinn is a pseudonym. I could tell you my real name, but then I'd have to kill you... :)
What is the most recent movie you have seen in the theater?
Shopgirl
Have you ever seen a ghost?
No
Where were you born?
Akron, Ohio
Favorite food?
Oh, man. I have to list one? How about one from each food group?
Ever been to Alaska?
No, but I'd like to take an Alaskan cruise.
Ever been toilet paper rolling?
If by this you mean the infamous 'tping'--yes. When I was a teenager. But I only held the toilet paper, I swear. :)
Loved someone so much it made you cry?
Yes
What states and/or countries have you lived in?
Ohio, Tennessee, and Arizona
Favorite day of the week?
Wednesday
Favorite restaurant?
Red Lobster. I can always do surf and turf. :)
Favorite flower?
Iris
Favorite sport to watch?
None. Although I will watch bits and pieces of the Olympics when they're on.
Favorite ice cream?
Caramel Praline Pecan
Favorite hobby?
Reading
How many times have you failed the driver's test?
None
Favorite places you've vacationed?
I'm still trying to find it. :)
What do you do most often when you're bored?
Eat. It's a bad habit I'm trying to break.
What time do you usually go to bed?
Between 10 and 11 p.m.
Ever visited one of the seven wonders of the world?
No. (I think the pyramids are the only remaining seven wonders--I'd like to see them some day.)
Worst high school/college moment?
Tripping up the stairs. Yep. Just call me Grace.
Favorite TV shows/movies?
Lost, Stargate SG-1, Stargate Atlantis, Battlestar Galactica (the new one), House, Ghost Whisperer, CSI (the original), Two and a Half Men, NCIS. Favorite TV shows of the past: Buffy, Angel, Kindred, Alias Smith & Jones, Firefly. Movies: All three Lord of the Rings, X-Men (really, just about anything with Hugh Jackman). I also like watching Wild West Tech on the History Channel.
Favorite season?
Fall
What are your favorite colors?
Purple (deep colors, not pastel), red, black
How many tattoos do you have?
None. I thought I was getting all wild and wooly when I got my ears pierced a second time about five years ago!
How many pets do you have?
At this point in time, none.
What is your favorite holiday?
Christmas. Everyone tends to be a little nicer, a little more patient--less angry. Well, except for shopping during Christmas Eve...
What are a few things you would love to learn to do?
Do things by myself. Anything. Even something as simple as going to a restaurant.
Where do you hope to be in life in 10 years?
Completely supporting myself with my writing, living in a Sante Fe style home with a few pets and maybe a husband. Not sure about the hubby part... :)
Sherrill Quinn
http://www.sherrillquinn.com
What time is it?
8:34 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 12
* What is your name?
Thorgunna
* What is the most recent movie that you have seen in the theater?
Brokeback Mountain
* Have you ever seen a ghost?
Yes. Many times.
* Where were you born?
Seattle, WA
* Favorite food?
Persimmons
* Ever been to Alaska?:
Not yet
* Ever been toilet paper rolling?:
Yes, and got busted by the cops
* Loved someone so much it made you cry?
Yep.
* What states and/or countries have you lived in?
Washington State with visits on the outside every so often
* Favorite day of the week?
Friday, 4pm
* Favorite Restaurant?
Haggen (upper level grocery store) paninni's
* Favorite Flower?
Wisteria
* Favorite sport to watch?
The frolicking of the lambs and calves on the first day the sun returns in Iceland. It is a spectator sport. We line up our lawn chairs along the fields and watch the baby animals play after being locked up in a shelter for the long winter.
* Favorite ice cream?
Ben & Jerry's Brownie Batter
* Favorite hobby?
Working as a middle school secretary
* How many times have you failed the drivers test?
Failing is not an option
* Favorite place you've vacationed?
Iceland. Las Vegas.
* What do you do most often when you are bored?
I don't get bored.
* What time do you usually go to bed?
8pm
* Ever visited one of the 7 wonders of the world?
Yeah, sure.
* Worst high school / college moment?
Was there ever a good moment in high school?
* Favorite TV shows/movies?
I love LOST! I love anything Star Trek. I love CSI (especially the Lady Heather episodes)
* Favorite Season?
Early autumn
* What are your favorite colors?
Teal, red, baby-poop brown, money vomit green
* How many tattoos do you have?
None yet
* How many pets do you have?
3
* What is your favorite holiday?
St. John the Baptist Day (Iceland). You get to roll nekkid in the dew and the police let you as long as you're not touching anyone else's nekkid.
* What are a few things you would love to learn how to do?
Too many to list.
* Where do you hope to be in life in 10 yrs?
Fortunate. Successful. Contributing. Healthy.
"so what kind of conures?"
We have a Sun Conure and a Jenday Conure. Believe it or not you breed the two and get what is called a Sunday Conure.
"Are you a left hander, right hander or ambidextrous?"
I am a right hander. My sister is a left hander and my mother is an ambidextrous.
"Ever been toilet paper rolling?:
What is that??????????????"
Toilet Paper Rolling is when you take Toilet Paper Rolls and throw them up in the air causing them to layer over an object, such a tree. Very common around here to do to a player of an upcoming sporitng event in High School or College.
What time is it?
1:20 PM EST.
What is your name?
Vanessa Hart
What is the most recent movie that you have seen in the theater?
In the theater? I can't remember that far back!
Have you ever seen a ghost?
Not sure. I heard one, though.
Where were you born?
Louisville, Kentucky
Favorite food?
Salmon
Ever been to Alaska?:
Yes, twice.
Ever been toilet paper rolling?:
No.
Loved someone so much it made you cry?
Oh, yes.
What states and/or countries have you lived in?
Kentucky, Georgia, Florida, and briefly in Colorado, Montana, and New Jersey.
Favorite day of the week?
Wednesday
Favorite Restaurant?
Probably Cracker Barrel
Favorite Flower?
Rose
Favorite sport to watch?
Races: NASCAR, horses, Iditarod, or track
Favorite ice cream?
Kroger's Lite Cherry Cordial.
Favorite hobby?
Besides reading? Cooking and making up recipes.
How many times have you failed the drivers test?
I never failed.
Favorite place you've vacationed?
St. Augustine, FL -- the nation's oldest city. It has everything: history, great restaurants, beautiful scenery, wildlife preserves, and a beach!
What do you do most often when you are bored?
Unfortunately, eat.
What time do you usually go to bed?
11:00 - 11:30 pm
Ever visited one of the 7 wonders of the world?
No, but I married one!
Worst high school / college moment?
It sounds like something out of Legally Blonde, but my first year of law school, my Torts instructor got so tired of my arguments that a posted sign would mitigate culpability in an injury that one day in class she asked a question, then looked at me and said, "Besides posting a sign, Mrs. Hart!" I was relieved to get a "C" in that class.
Favorite TV shows/movies?
I watch little TV, but enjoy Jeopardy!, the History Channel, and Court TV shows about forensics, etc. OTOH, I watch lots of movies -- too many favorites to name.
Favorite Season?
Winter, but only in Florida
What are your favorite colors?
Red
How many tattoos do you have?
No, and I don't want one.
How many pets do you have?
One, a poodle named Ginger. I did have sort of a pet black snake living under the house that was half-way tame, but he ran away this summer. I think he ran out of mice to eat.
What is your favorite holiday?
Halloween. I just love the costumes and silliness of it all!
What are a few things you would love to learn how to do?
Be able to keep more than one Hula Hoop going at one time.
Where do you hope to be in life in 10 yrs?
Right where I am with the man I love. Maybe spend summers in Montana, though. Or perhaps all of hurricane season! *LOL*
Nessie
Mahaira, you're wrong. I found your answers very interesting! In fact, I love learning stuff about others, which is why I usually answer these types of e-mails when I get them, regardless of how busy I am.
Nessie
"In fact, I love learning stuff about others, which is why I usually answer these types of e-mails when I get them, regardless of how busy I am."
Me too. My friends and fam know I love this stuff...
Me too on Serenity (the movie; no way I'm ever going to be described as having serenity).
I hardly ever go to movies or even rent them, but I went to the theatre for Serenity and then bought the DVD. I adore Joss Whedon.
What time is it?
I’ll give you my dad’s favorite answer to that question. “What time is it, Dad?” “Daytime, unless it rains, Then it’s a rainy day.” Does this mean anything? No, it’s just always stuck with me, lol
What is your name?
Dee S. Knight
What is the most recent movie that you have seen in the theater?
Braveheart
Have you ever seen a ghost?
No. Have I ever wanted to? NO.
Where were you born?
Omaha, Nebraska
Favorite food?
Pork chops
Ever been to Alaska?:
No, but I’d like to
Ever been toilet paper rolling?:
You mean TPing? No, but I’ve seen the results after a rain storm, lol.
Loved someone so much it made you cry?
Loved someone so much I wanted to scream and throw things and stomp out, but what I did was cry? Yes. Loved someone so much the beauty and joy of it was almost too much to bear? Fortunately, yes!
What states and/or countries have you lived in?
Nebraska, Iowa, Pennsylvania, California (twice), Virginia, Florida, Missouri (twice), New Jersey, Kansas, Wisconsin, South Carolina
Favorite day of the week?
Friday
Favorite Restaurant?
Jasper’s in Kansas City
Favorite Flower?
Lilac
Favorite sport to watch?
Football or basketball
Favorite ice cream?
Chocolate chip cookie dough
Favorite hobby?
Needlework, reading
How many times have you failed the drivers test?
None (knock on wood!)
Favorite place you've vacationed?
San Francisco
What do you do most often when you are bored?
Read, but then I’m not bored
What time do you usually go to bed?
Between midnight and 2 AM
Ever visited one of the 7 wonders of the world?
Hmm. Is the Grand Canyon one of the wonders of the natural world? If so, yes.
Worst high school / college moment?
Getting drunk my sophomore year of college. I swore never again.
Favorite TV shows/movies?
Law and Order, Medium, Bones, House for TV. Dr. Zhivago, Airplane, The Ghost and Mrs. Muir for movies
Favorite Season?
Fall
What are your favorite colors?
Green, soft yellow
How many tattoos do you have?
LOL. None, but my crazy mother had a yellow rose (she lived in Texas) on her ankle when she was 64.
How many pets do you have?
None.
What is your favorite holiday?
Christmas
What are a few things you would love to learn how to do?
Crochet better, dance, be more organized
Where do you hope to be in life in 10 yrs?
Still happily married to my hero and able to travel and enjoy my writing
Dee
www.deesknight.com
What is your name?
Pam
What is the most recent movie that you have seen in the theater?
Chronicles of Narnia and King Kong same day
Have you ever seen a ghost?
No
Where were you born?
Fl Oglethorpe, GA
Favorite food?
Anything Mexican
Ever been to Alaska?:
No, but it's on my list.
Ever been toilet paper rolling?:
Yep and it was a blast
Loved someone so much it made you cry?
Yes
What states and/or countries have you lived in?
In the United States - GA, AL, Missouri
Favorite day of the week?
Saturday
Favorite Restaurant?
Amigos
Favorite Flower?
Roses
Favorite sport to watch?
Football
Favorite ice cream?
Bryer's Reeces ice cream
Favorite hobby?
reading and scrapbooking
How many times have you failed the drivers test?
Zero
Favorite place you've vacationed?
The Beach any and all
What do you do most often when you are bored?
read or surf the internet
What time do you usually go to bed?
10:00pm -12:00 midnight
Ever visited one of the 7 wonders of the world?
Does the Grand Canyon count
Worst high school / college moment?
Nothing that i can remember
Favorite TV shows/movies?
scifi and hgtv or tlcc
Favorite Season?
Spring
What are your favorite colors?
Blue
How many tattoos do you have?
None - although I've always wanted one.
How many pets do you have?
1 dog, 1 snake, and 1 fish
What is your favorite holiday?
Christmas
What are a few things you would love to learn how to do?
ballroom dancing and weapons in karate
Where do you hope to be in life in 10 yrs?
House paid for and kids ground and out on their own lol
Hi, I loved all these answers. :) Tina, thanks for thinking about such an uncommom topic :)
I always have fun here,
Mahaira
Thanks Mahaira,
I enjoyed everyone's answers as well. We all got to know each other better and I had fun too.
Tina
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