That Signature Look...

As quoted from Sonia's Blog: http://www.thequeensroom.blogspot.com
"Thank you
sig·na·ture (noun): a distinguishing or identifying mark, feature, or quality
Coffee. Wether it be the drink, starbucks, or coffee decor, most who know me will say "ooh Sonia would like that".
My eyes. They're the lightest weird shade of white/blue. Ever since I was a small child...people would comment on the color of my eyes.
My Red Living Room. It's sort of become my trademark.
Queenly stuff. I first came up with "QueenSonia" a few years ago. I needed another email addy...and for some reason, it came quite quickly to me. Ever since then, I've been known as "Queenie" to some (waves to Carye). I do act quite queenly...so it fits (LOL).
Photographs. If there's any type of event going on...you can count on me being there with the camera. No one in my family even brings a camera to family events...because they know I'll be there snapping away.
SO, I would like to challenge the rest of you to name some of your signature lines. What are you "famous" (or even infamous) for?"

OK...here goes.
My Obsession with Invader ZIM: it's definitely one of my more distinguishing habits. Can you show me another 34 yr. old woman whose intellect is fairly top-notch but appreciates a child's world of fantasy and--ahem--cartoons?

My Cats: Love cats, love love 'em. I would have many more than nine but a gal with very little extra income has to draw the line somewhere. Anyone who knows me intimately knows that my dream is to run a no-kill cat shelter someday.

My Love of Languages and Grammar: I'm learning Icelandic. Nuff said.

Procrastinator: One of the worst habits a body can have. I am so rotten about paying bills on time, signing school notes and unless I write *everything* down, it won't be done.

My Coffee Habit: I, too, am known for my love of the hot brown elixir of necessity. I tried, in vain, to kick the habit but I am back on it. Tried to substitute tea, but it wasn't the same. It's all about the taste.

My Loud Laugh: You know that Jules is around when I break out in my trademark 100 decibel brays, LOL.

Your turn, yall.....

Poem of the day:
There once was a man from New York
Who did all of his chores with a fork
He had a bad dream
And when he woke up
He saw that his fork was a spork. --Dylan, age 10

Are you really trying to become a "good Christian?"

I know that in my lifetime, I will encounter many types off people in many places, both good and bad. I have to correct myself, here--is it proper to label a person as simply as that? More accurate is to say "basically" or "intrinsically" good or bad. I'll take a good, brash, honest look at myself and one other person and let the General You decide what I am.

I Think I am Bad Because:
-I lose my temper easily
-I tend to succumb to substance abuse
-I procrastinate all too often
-I am overly critical of people, particularly in regards to proper grammar
-I am overly critical of myself
-I push my children too hard because of my past failures
-I can't say no to people
-I secretly loathe how I look
-I overspend
-I hold grudges and plan revenge

I Think I am Good Because:
-I don't judge
-I am open minded
-I fight against abuse of children and animals
-I am raising incredible children
-I have a soft heart
-I can get along with most anyone
-I don't hold political preference or religious affiliation against anyone
-I am quick to question, but on an objective level
-I love my friends and family unconditionally
-I can make people laugh

So, which is it?

I think what bothers me most is when people claim to want to become "better" Christians, and continue to make snide jabs at, say, "liberals." I have a problem with people who try to behave unself-consciously, and still continue to bash others, whether intentionally or no, whose political stance and beliefs are different. When I voted in 2004, I voted for Kerry because I considered him to be the better candidate. To sit there and bash me for that is just immature, stupid and far from "Christlike." I remember the middle-school students who, upon accepting my candy on Hallowe'en night, proceeded to cross my yard, look at my Kerry-Edwards sign, and say "Oh look, another white trash family voting for Kerry."
Well, shame on those parents who taught their children to judge! Shame on anyone who even utters such bullshit. Shame on you, who strive to overcome addiction and follow Christ's teachings, to keep spewing your drivel and your Bible quotes, and then proceed to say and think and behave as Christ's antithesis.

I am so fed up I can't even type anymore. WTF-ever.

God Bless 'Em.

The Journal News: Program to help homeless veterans - - The Journal News

When I'd take Dylan across town to karate, there was always an old, tattered vet standing at one of the two exits I would take, so we got into the habit, on Tuesdays and Thursdays, of stopping at McDonalds for a value meal and a cup of coffee for whomever was standing out there that day. I felt so sorry for them, and they always seemed grateful for the food and warm drink. The Martinsburg VA is a wonderful place to get help, as my father worked there before retiring for good, and the rehab center is nothing short of exemplary.

Current mood: slightly melancholy ~ ~ ~ ~ Current music: Mahalia Jackson, Down by the Riverside ~ ~ ~ ~ Lyric of the Day: The memories of a man in his old age are the deeds of a man in his prime. --Roger Waters

I didn't know I was this bad ::sob:::

You Are a Very Bad Girl

You are 10% Good and 90% Bad As they say, good girls go to heaven and bad girls go everywhere! You make most bad girls look like angels - and have a hell of a time along the way.

Are You a Good Girl or a Bad Girl?

A Ravenclaw in London.

You Belong in London

A little old fashioned, and a little modern. A little traditional, and a little bit punk rock. A unique woman like you needs a city that offers everything. No wonder you and London will get along so well.

What City Do You Belong In?

Avatars!

go to http://avatars.yahoo.com to create your own.

Personal DNA

Interesting, and IMO very accurate!

Genuine Artist

Krispy Kreme is (ass)

Sploid: Best. Burger. Ever.

I honestly don't see what all the hype about Krispy Kreme is. No. I've had KK doughnuts, and failed to rave about its wonderful doughnutty goodness like the rest of America. KK wedding cakes? KK burgers? The very thought makes me want to barf. Naw, come on, guys. Dunkin' Donuts are better, chain-wise. The best doughnuts in the WORLD are Krumpe's Donuts. They are local, not a chain, and there was nothing better than stopping in Krumpe's after a night of partying and picking up 2 dozen doughnuts to snarf down. Ah, to be young and irresponsible again...:)

Found this on one of my message boards. WOOHOO, I'm not a hillbilly anymore, yall!

Due to the climate of political correctness now pervading America, Kentuckians, Tennesseans and West Virginians will no longer be referred to as "HILLBILLIES." You must now refer to them as APPALACHIAN-AMERICANS.

And furthermore..

HOW TO SPEAK ABOUT WOMEN AND BE POLITICALLY CORRECT: 1. She is not a "BABE" or a "CHICK" - She is a "BREASTED AMERICAN."

2. She is not a "SCREAMER" or a "MOANER" - She is "VOCALLY APPRECIATIVE."

3. She is not "EASY" - She is "HORIZONTALLY ACCESSIBLE."

4. She is not a "DUMB BLONDE" - She is a "LIGHT-HAIRED DETOUR OFF THE INFORMATION SUPERHIGHWAY."

5. She has not "BEEN AROUND" - She is a "PREVIOUSLY-ENJOYED COMPANION."

6. She is not an "AIRHEAD" - She is "REALITY IMPAIRED."

7. She does not get "DRUNK" or "TIPSY" - She gets "CHEMICALLY INCONVENIENCED."

8. She does not have "BREAST IMPLANTS" - She is "MEDICALLY ENHANCED."

9. She does not "NAG" you - She becomes "VERBALLY REPETITIVE."

10. She is not a "TRAMP" - She is "SEXUALLY EXTROVERTED."

11. She does not have "MAJOR LEAGUE HOOTERS" - She is "PECTORALLY SUPERIOR."

12. She is not a "TWO-BIT HOOKER" - She is a "LOW COST PROVIDER."

HOW TO SPEAK ABOUT MEN AND BE POLITICALLY CORRECT:

1. He does not have a "BEER GUT" - He has developed a "LIQUID GRAIN STORAGE FACILITY."

2. He is not a "BAD DANCER" - He is "OVERLY CAUCASIAN."

3. He does not "GET LOST ALL THE TIME" - He "INVESTIGATES ALTERNATIVE DESTINATIONS."

4. He is not "BALDING" - He is in "FOLLICLE REGRESSION."

5. He is not a "CRADLE ROBBER" - He prefers "GENERATIONAL DIFFERENTIAL RELATIONSHIPS."

6. He does not get "FALLING-DOWN DRUNK" - He becomes "ACCIDENTALLY HORIZONTAL."

7. He does not act like a "TOTAL ASS" - He develops a case of "RECTAL-CRANIAL INVERSION."

8. He is not a "MALE CHAUVINIST PIG" - He has "SWINE EMPATHY."

9. He is not afraid of "COMMITMENT" - He is "RELATIONSHIP CHALLENGED."

10. He is not "HORNY" - He is "SEXUALLY FOCUSED."

11. It's not his "CRACK" you see hanging out of his pants - It's "REAR CLEAVAGE

Finally, now that I'm equipped with the proper labels, I can never offend anyone again

Heartwarming article. who says cats are cold and unfeeling?

AOL News: Top News - Cat Comforts Grieving Orangutan

Quote of the day: Love all of God's creation, the whole of it and every grain of sand in it. Love every leaf, every ray of God's light. Love the animals, love the plants, love everything. If you love everything, you will perceive the divine mystery in things. Once you have perceived it, you will begin to comprehend it better every day, and you will come at last to love the world with an all-embracing love. (Fyodor Mikhailovich Dostoyevsky)

O God---the realization is hitting me!!!!

...And the hits just keep on coming.
I'm going to be 35 in July!

It occurred to me today, sitting in speech class. I was in a group of women, the oldest of whom was 23. Yeah, she has a baby, but I realized that I grew up in another age when I made a joke about dancing to "Rock Lobster." I got blank looks all around. "'Rock Lobster.' You know, one of the seventies' hits? The B-52's? One of the American punk-pioneer bands? Ah, fuggedit!"

I get carded when I buy beer. I get told I don't look old enough to have a 12 yr. old daughter. I still get pimples, something that never went away. I can think like a kid. I laugh my arse off at SpongeBob. I cosplay. So what does this mean? That I have to grow up now? Join the Red Hat Society? Start thinking about life insurance instead of life? Or just roll with it?

I like that answer. Suck it up and roll with the punches. When my boobs begin to sag, I'll come back and complain.

My next speech is a persuasive one; I have one month to prepare. I'm juggling around two thoughts: Why West Virginia should make animal abuse a criminal act instead of a misdemeanor *or* why parents should not expose their children to secondhand smoke. Feedback appreciated.

Lyric of the Day: Quick to judge, quick to anger, slow to understand;
Ignorance and prejudice and fear walk hand in hand. (Neil Peart)

Daily Prophesied.

A Daily Prophet You scored 54 cynicism, 55 gullibility, and 59 heart!

You are a rare breed, torn between wanting to trust in the clues before you, but apprehensive of being led astray by them. Your emotional connection to the book characters don't particularly play a large role in your predictions for how the series will end, although you may identify with one or two, likely either Hermione or Lupin. You have a fairly low tolerance for Harry's teen angst, and probably don't like Ron much at all. You have one of two pet theories that are directly contradicted by canon, but you still believe in them. You will argue fiercely against at least one major conclusion of the Half-Blood Prince, and don't expect the Trio to survive the war intact.

My test tracked 3 variables How you compared to other people your age and gender: You scored higher than 52% on cynicism You scored higher than 22% on gullibility You scored higher than 36% on heart

Link: The Predict the Last Potter Book Test written by beyond_pale on Ok Cupid, home of the 32-Type Dating Test

Beavis and Butt-head.

Pick a band and then answer these questions with names of songs from said band. I pick Rush (no stuck in a time warp jokes pleeze...)

1. Name of band/artist: Rush
2. Are you male or female?: Analog Kid
3. Describe yourself: Closer to the Heart
4. How do you feel about yourself?: Finding My Way
5. Describe your ex girlfriend/boyfriend: I Think I'm Going Bald
6. Describe current girlfriend/boyfriend: Tom Sawyer
7. Describe where you want to be: La Villa Strangiato
8. Describe how you live: Hand Over Fist
9. Describe how you love: Something for Nothing
10. What would you ask for if you had just one wish?: Time Stand Still
11. Share a few words of Wisdom: Show Don't Tell
12. Now say goodbye: Fly By Night

I'm going to tell Walter that I want back that stainless steel roasting pan that we bought at Sam's Club. I paid for it, after all. I just packed up *another* bag of his shite that I've found in my house. My house is like an unsolved mystery--around every turn there's something new to be dealt with. Walter's crap. Just paid $114 to a plumber to fix the toilet in the kids' bathroom. A "love token" one of the cats left me. I have to wash Dylan's coat *again* because it reeks of onions, result of coat being in my parents' house while my dad was cooking goulash.

Sorry for the bitchiness. I'm in a slump, I guess.

Some f-ing joke.

Think these students will be punished at the fullest extent the law allows? AOL News - Three Students Arrested in Alabama Church Fires

Vinegar and peppers.

Everyone has a particular food that just warms their holistic being. That when it's cooking, you can actually feel the release of endorphins in anticipation. For me, collards and kielbasa does it for me every time.

Sylvia's Restaurant™ collards are, IMO, the best. I had been buying Glory™ and just stumbled upon the Sylvia's brand, decided to give them a try. Oh, sooooooo delicious. My mom used to cook collards and cabbage with ham hocks. I cook mine with turkey kielbasa, drizzle the whole mess with vinegar and red pepper flakes--and it's as close to heaven on earth as one can get. I like fresh collards in the summer and fall, too. It's not worth buying them from the grocers around here in winter, so I just eat the canned, which is just as good.

I was remembering some things I did in my youth--and wondering when the time is ripe to reveal these things to my Smeets. There are several facts about my life they don't know about, and someday, well, I think they should be made aware of these things. Especially now, since the inhabitants of my hometown are well-acquainted with my Smeets, something racy, malicious or even untrue might circulate about my Wild Days in MoCo.

Puppet Imitates Art

Numa Numa Lamb Chop on StupidVideos.

Discuss.

Memed!

1. What time did you get up this morning? 7
2. Diamonds or Pearls? Rubies
3. What was the last film you saw at the cinema? Nanny McPhee
4. What is your favorite TV show? House
5. What did you have for breakfast this morning? Tea
6 What is your middle name? (Classified Info)
7. What is your favorite cuisine? Mexican
8. What foods do you dislike? Cottage cheese
9. Your favorite Potato chip? Herr's Old Bay
10. What is your favorite CD at the moment? Sigur Rós
11.What kind of car do you drive? Mazda MPV
12. Favorite sandwich? Club
13. What characteristics do you despise? Cruelty, lying
14. What are your favorite clothes? Stuff from Hottopic
15. If you could go anywhere in the world on vacation, where would you go? Iceland
16. What color is your bedroom? Multi
17. Favorite brand of clothing? Old Navy, Hot Topic
18. Where would you want to retire to? the Low Country
19. Favorite time of day? Night
20. Where were you born? Wash DC
21. Favorite sport to watch? Hockey
25. Are you a morning person or night owl? Night owl
26. Any new and exciting news you'd like to share with everyone? It's Friday!
27. What did you want to be when you were little? Veterinarian
28. What is your best childhood memory? times with my best friend
29. What previous jobs have you had? too many to mention
30. Nicknames: Jules, Ju-Ju, Putles, Stony
31. Piercing? yes, thank you.
32. Eye Color? I have that, too.
33. Ever been to Africa? No
35. Been in a car accident? Yes
36. Favorite day of the week? Friday
38. Favorite ice cream? right now it's coffee
39. Favorite fast food restaurant? Tafo Bell
40. How many times did you fail your driver's test? none
41. From whom did you get your last e-mail? one.org
42. Which store would you choose to max out your credit card? Hot Topic
43. Bedtime? No
44. Who are you most curious about their responses to this questionnaire? I dunno...
45. Last person you went to dinner with? My family
46. What are you listening to right now? Pink Floyd "eclipse"
47. What is your favorite color? shades of blue
48. How many tattoos do you have? One
49. Favorite tv show? See #4