Interview with an Adrianne

After reading many of these little blog interviews between Christina and her friends I decided to have a go. I would have just answered in the comment section of Christina's blog but then you cannot include photos, and I just had to. So you are all welcome to enjoy. Or not. That's your choice.
1. What is your greatest strength? Oy a Job interview question! What sisterly position are you hiring for? I'm a fighter. This could obviously be taken and applied in numerous ways and its true in more ways than one. (Ultimately I fobbed this answer off of Jon but I agree.) In trying to come up with an answer, I turned to the internet for help (as questioning the magic iPod didn't seem appropriate). "Greatest Strength" turns up countless results for how to answer this as an interview question, also discussed is how your greatest strength can also be your greatest weakness. Well my answer would be case in point. And we'll just move along...
2. What is the most trouble you've ever been in?
We-ell there are times I should have been in big trouble... I guess that would have to be the time I stole the mayor's car accidentally kidnapping his nephew, but that's all been expunged from my record, so I won't mention that. OK! Middle School- Grade 8 I was sent to the principals office by the gym teacher, who falsely accused me of swearing at her. I did not do it! (hence the falseness of the accusation) The principal called dad while we were in his office and he told me dad said he could see that happening. I was indignant and crushed! (It was much later when I questioned dad about it and he told me he would never have said any such thing.) Subsequently I served a full day of in-school suspension. It was very emotionally harrowing, not to mention boring. 3. What was your favorite toy/doll/game from your childhood? Ignoring your request for a singular answer... Mandy doll Barbies My Little Pony(s) (Ask Ritch to sing the song for you) Monchhichi

4. 80's fashion or 70s couture? While I was an avid participant in 80s fashion and thought I was cool at the time, I now mock/ groan/wince when I see 80s inspired fashion. My answer is 70s couture, I like this answer about 70s fashion appeal.
5. Who is your favorite younger sister? Is this multiple choice? Give me a hint. Can I get back to you? Well, here are the rules: 1. Leave me a comment saying, “Interview me.” 2. I will respond by asking you five questions. I get to pick the questions. 3. You will update your blog with the answers to the questions. (If you don't have a blog, well—I guess you could do it in the comments section of this post, if you really, really want to.) 4. You will include this explanation and an offer to interview someone else in the same post. 5. When others comment asking to be interviewed, you will ask them five questions. **If any of the rest of you are interested you should also include a choice for your interviewer, since this is really not my blog. :)

Super Heroes Anyone?

I stole this from Christina's blog. Its interesting, I really feel like I understand my true calling in life now...

I imagine a few of you might also be yearning for the knowledge this simple quiz can bestow.

Try it and post your results in the comment section.

Your results:
You are Spider-Man

Spider-Man 75% Green Lantern 65% Hulk 60% Robin 50% Superman 50% Wonder Woman 47% Supergirl 47% The Flash 40% Batman 40% Iron Man 40% Catwoman 35%

You are intelligent, witty, a bit geeky and have great power and responsibility.

Click here to take the Superhero Personality Quiz

As promised...

The Library of Congress
Sorry about the creepy eyes. I couldn't fix that.

More L.O.C.
Can you see just how stunning this building is?
The Rose Compass
Yeah, just like in The Da Vinci Code! I was expecting to find some kind of conspiracy going on and a creepy albino monk lurking behind one of the pillars in the library. Or perhaps I might stumble upon some symbolism leading me to a long-forgotten tomb exactly beneath the library, which contains valuable information on the location of the Holy Grail?! Well, fine. It's just a library, but this ain't no city library THAT'S for sure!
Ain't that the truth?
You're all welcome to come out here and see this and other awesome sites! :) I should be working for the D.C. Board of Tourism or something!

Happy Mother's Day!

I would love to have sent all you lovely ladies some beautiful flowers but the time and money issue... I really do cherish each of you. I hope you all get a special something from your little families (a smile, a kiss, even a squeeze).

I was emailed this cute "poem" and I think I'll share...

      Before I was a Mom
 I never tripped over toys or forgot words to a lullaby.
 I didn't worry whether or not my plants were poisonous.
 I never thought about immunizations.

 Before I was a Mom-I had never been:
 Puked on.
 Pooped on.
 Chewed on.
 Peed on.
 I had complete control of my mind and my thoughts.
 I slept all night.

 Before I was a Mom
 I never held down a screaming child so doctors could do tests.
 Or give shots.
 I never looked into teary eyes and cried.
 I never got gloriously happy over a simple grin.
 I never sat up late hours at night watching a baby sleep.

 Before I was a Mom
 I never held a sleeping baby just because I didn't want to
 put them down.
 I never felt my heart break into a million pieces when I
 couldn't stop the hurt.
 I never knew that something so small could affect my life so much.
 I never knew that I could love someone so much.
 I never knew I would love being a Mom.

 Before I was a Mom -
 I didn't know the feeling of having my heart outside my body.
 I didn't know how special it could feel to feed a hungry baby.
 I didn't know that bond between a mother and her child.
 I didn't know that something so small could make me feel so
 important and happy.

 Before I was a Mom -
 I had never gotten up in the middle of the night every 10 minutes to
 make sure all was okay.
 I had never known the warmth, the joy, the love, the heartache, the
 wonderment or the satisfaction of being a Mom.

 I didn't know I was capable of feeling so much, before I was a Mom.
 

Here are some flowers for you today.

We are LONELY BISHOP bloggers!

Teacher Appreciation Dinner-We honored 25 local teachers with a 4-course dinner and tributes written by the youth!



I'm trying to step up my techno life a notch and check this blog group every other day! I enjoy reading about Christina and her groupies, however, I do enjoy hearing from the BISHOP blog group as well!

Let's challenge ourselves to check this site at least 2 times a week!

My new healthy living started yesturday: 1 Slim Fast for breakfast 1 Slim Fast for Lunch Healthy size salad for dinner Vitamins in morning and moving all day long chasing Jessica and Carson and taking High Schooler to TRACK practice FOOTBALL camp various social outings etc. (Can't wait until he gets license in January!!!) I hope to lose 10 pounds by reunion. I've put this off LONG enough. Life is so busy and stressful now that it is difficult to stick to anything when emotions run so high!!

Kristin-Let me know of details of activities so food planning can commence! What was the link to your nutritional drink?

Eating with Christina in DC

"Be a Builder"

Three weeks ago, I taught a lesson to 3 teenage girls and 3 teenage boys who need to learn more about communicating effectively with peers. The one lesson that I hope will stick and that I continue to reinforce is to "be a builder." That means instead of cutting your peers down with sarcaism or demeaning remarks, you should build them up with a positive comment and praise for things they do well.

So BE A BUILDER TODAY and praise someone on their accomplishments!!