Random Dozen, The One with a Good Driving Award

1. Candy corn: Your thoughts? 
Can't say I mind it. Pairs beautifully with peanuts. Specifically Planter's Cocktail Peanuts.
2. Briefly, what was the first conversation you ever had with your spouse? (or best friend, if you're not married.) (Or someone significant, like your librarian.)
Well, hmm....probably "Excuse me, sorry I'm late." We sat in the same row in a 7am class our freshman year of college, so I basically had to crawl over him on MWF am's to get to my seat when I was just a teensy bit late. 
He liked it. ;)
3. Could you ever become a vegetarian?
Only if there was a gun to my head. I like me a good cheeseburger. 

4. Have you ever dressed up your pet in a costume?
Goodness, no. I've got 3 babies to put in costumes....2 more would probably put me over the edge.

5. Name something about childhood that you miss (like Clark Bars, Teaberry Gum, Malibu Barbie, cracking fake eggs on people's heads with your fist and "It's the Great Pumpkin" airing only once a year).
Watching "The Parent Trap" (Hayley Mills style) every day. Literally, I think we watched it every single day. 

6. Have you ever won a trophy? If not, what do you deserve a trophy for?

Personally? No. As a part of a group? Oh yes. We were undefeated State Winterguard Champions until my Senior Year.....still a skosh bitter about that. {Steph King....not a word from you ;)}
But what do I deserve a trophy for? I'm going to bequeath this trophy to my baby sister "Most Times Pulled Over Without Being Ticketed (11)", {unfortunately, her streak ended at 11 this past weekend}
7. When do you think is the appropriate time to begin playing Christmas music each year?
Mid November. When you're putting up the Christmas tree....it's just poetic. When a song that you {almost} forgot comes on and you think, "Ahh...I really like this song"

8. What's your favorite board game?

I personally love Settlers of Catan and Seafarers. My husband does not share my joy in this game. 


Can I digress to card game? Rook & Dutch Blitz.



9. How do you feel about surprises (receiving, not giving)?
I love good surprises. As long as they don't require a thank you speech. But I don't like surprises like when someone gives you a gift that you do NOT like at all. My face is a tell-all. It's not cool.


10. Is it easy for you to say, "I'm sorry?"
No, I'm actually quite bad at this. I always end up being like 'I'm SORRY'....which if you can read my tone here, is NOT the way to apologize.

11. What is your favorite candle scent? 
Well, I'm glad you asked. I'm getting a new candle, hopefully soon. Gold Canyon 'Warm Welcome' scent, and I'm hoping it will be my new favorite!

12. October is traditionally "open house" time in public schools. If you had a literal open house in your home (like a reception) what light snacks would you serve visitors and what would you show them (as in art projects, graded papers) that would uniquely represent you? 
Umm...I'm not quite sure I'm understanding this question....buuuuut....I would serve Raspberry Sherbet punch, it's pretty much my favorite ever. And some baked good. Maybe pretty cupcakes. Or maybe the new Swedish Brownies ;)
And I would show people my recently redone Kitchen, and the Hawkeye Room....

This concludes another Random Dozen from Linda @ 2nd Cup of Coffee. Head over there and check out some other Random Dozen's, and do one of your own!!