Mags and Memes

Hi, my name is Ginnie, and I'm addicted to Borders Rewards. It all started with the promise of a 30% off coupon. The thing is the coupons never stop, and I'm a sucker for a discount.

A couple days ago, I checked out my online account. They actually track your spending--who wants to be confronted with that?

My latest discount was too good to pass up, but I swear this is my last purchase for a while. (You also earn a Holiday Reward, but that's free money, right?)

So my latest/last purchase was the new Adorn and Knits magazines. I can't wait to check out Knits--supposedly it wasn't going to be out until the 14th, so I was surprised and happy to see that. I really need to get a subscription. What I was really saving this reward for though was the book Modern Classics by Louisa Harding. I saw it a few weeks ago, and I knew I had to have it. I love the simple, slightly vintage designs. I will be pouring over this as well.

And now for the meme that needs no name.

48 Things You Couldn’t Care Less About

1. FIRST NAME? Ginnie
   
2. WERE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE? A family friend
3. WHEN DID YOU LAST CRY? Last night watching Grey’s Anatomy—sad but true. It was a very sad scene, I swear!
4. DO YOU LIKE YOUR HANDWRITING? I used to love my handwriting, and I received lots of complements. Now I’m lazier and it’s more of a scrawl, but still nice if I take the time.
5. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LUNCHMEAT? I’m a vegetarian—I can’t remember the last time I had lunchmeat.
6. IF YOU WERE ANOTHER PERSON WOULD YOU BE FRIENDS WITH YOU? Probably—I’m easy to get along with and have lots of different interests.
7. DO YOU HAVE A JOURNAL? No, I’ve journaled on and off, but have never really stuck with it for long.
8. DO YOU STILL HAVE YOUR TONSILS? Yes—I’ve only had strep once that I can remember, and that was as an adult. I’m generally very healthy.
9. WOULD YOU BUNGEE JUMP? Not unless I was forced! I’m afraid of heights.
10. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CEREAL? I don’t eat much cereal, but if I do, it’s usually Total since I’m trying to be healthy. I also like oatmeal.
11. DO YOU UNTIE YOUR SHOES WHEN YOU TAKE THEM OFF? Not unless I have to.
12. DO YOU THINK YOU ARE STRONG? Physically—not really. I’ve gotten a lot stronger in other ways over the past 10 years, but I still have a hard time saying no sometimes.
13. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ICE CREAM FLAVOR? Chocolate
14. SHOE SIZE? 9
15. RED OR PINK? I like both, but probably red more.
16. WHAT IS THE LEAST FAVORITE THING ABOUT YOURSELF? I wish I were more motivated, personally and professionally. I tend to think about things more than I actually work to achieve them.
17. WHO DO YOU MISS THE MOST? My parents, both of whom passed away in the past five years. I think about them every day.
18. WHAT FOOD WILL GET YOU OUT OF BED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT? I don’t think that has or ever will happen, but it would have to be some sort of amazing feast.
19. WHAT COLOR PANTS, SHIRT AND SHOES ARE YOU WEARING? Red cardigan, black t-shirt, black pants and black boots.
20. LAST THING YOU ATE? A bean burrito and a salad.
21. WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO RIGHT NOW? The TV and the humming computer.
22. IF YOU WERE A CRAYON, WHAT COLOR WOULD YOU BE? Red Violet
23. FAVORITE SMELL? That cinnamony Christmas scent—I always look forward to Christmas and winter so I can use candles with that scent.
24. WHO WAS THE LAST PERSON YOU TALKED TO ON THE PHONE? My husband
25. THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE ABOUT PEOPLE YOU ARE ATTRACTED TO? Height
26. DO YOU LIKE THE PERSON YOU STOLE THIS FROM? I don’t know her, but I love her blog.
27. FAVORITE DRINK? Alcoholic: Gin and Tonic; Non: Chai Latte from Starbucks
28. FAVORITE SPORT? Volleyball
29. EYE COLOR? Blue
30. HAT SIZE? I have no idea—I’m not really a hat person. The ones I wear tend to be stretchy and knit.
31. DO YOU WEAR CONTACTS? Always
32. FAVORITE FOOD? I love Margerita pizza.
33. SCARY MOVIES OR HAPPY ENDINGS? Happy endings. I don’t watch many scary movies, although I loved them when I was a teen.
34. What happened to 34?
35. SUMMER OR WINTER? Fall! I love the crisp, cool air and breaking out the sweaters for the first time.
36. HUGS OR KISSES? Both from my husband, otherwise hugs.
37. FAVORITE DESSERT? Cheesecake
38. WHAT SIDE OF THE BED DO YOU SLEEP ON AND WHY? I sleep on the right. I’m not sure how this started, but it just feels right.
39. IF YOU DIDN'T MAKE THE DECISION TO GET MARRIED AND HAVE A FAMILY, WHAT WOULD YOU BE DOING TODAY? I don’t have a family yet, but I am married. It’s hard to imagine being single again—it’s been so long! I would probably have gone back to school for a masters of some kind--I still plan on doing this. I’m not sure where I would be living, hopefully not Green Bay! I think my life would be somewhat similar to what it is now.
40. WHAT BOOKS ARE YOU READING? Family by Ian Frazier, and the play Another Part of the Forest by Lillian Hellman.
41. WHAT’S ON YOUR MOUSE Pad? Family photos
42. WHAT DID YOU WATCH LAST NIGHT ON TV? My Name is Earl, The Office, and Grey’s Anatomy
43. FAVORITE SOUNDS? Actually, I really enjoy silence (peace and quiet!), but also I love the sound of wind in the trees.
44. ROLLING STONE OR BEATLES? Beatles
45. THE FURTHEST YOU’VE BEEN FROM HOME? San Francisco. I haven’t traveled internationally (except for Canada), but there are tons of places I’d love to visit.
46. WHAT’S YOUR SPECIAL TALENT? I’m very creative, and I’m a good cook, too.
47. WHERE WERE YOU BORN? St. Vincent’s Hospital, Green Bay, Wisconsin
48. WHO SENT THIS TO YOU? No one—I’ve seen this all over the internet, but the last place was My Fashionable Life.

Your turn!