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#17 Questions
Mar. 17th, 2025 10:44 amI'm so glad I kept up with these. It took me a long time, but I'm finally done once I answer these questions. ^^;;
Here is the full list if anyone is interested: https://jo.dreamwidth.org/2802730.html#cutid1
December 2023
1 – Cookie Cutter Day: Do you own any cookie cutters? Any unusual ones? Tell us about them.
Yes, I have some that my mom gave me from when I was a kid. They are pretty typical, I think Christmas cookie designs. Maybe some animals... I need to find them and use them soon.
2 – Play Basketball Day: Have you ever played basketball?
Yes, in gym class and a few times with my nephew or some other family members.
3 – Make a Gift Day: Do make gifts for anybody? How about cards?
Yes, I usually paint friends gifts. Small canvas gifts or little crafts. I have made cards in the past, too.
4 – Wear Brown Shoes Day: Do you own any brown shoes?
Yes, I have several pairs of boots and those happen to be brown!
5 – National Repeal Day: December 5th marks the end of prohibition in the United States (back in 1933). If you're not American, did your country ever prohibit the sale of alcohol (or maybe it still does)? Does it make sense that alcohol is legal, but other substances aren't?
No, honestly I'm pretty open minded to a-lot of substances. As long as those who use them are educated and know what the effects may be - who cares.
6 – Put on Your Own Shoes Day: How old were you when you learned to put on your own shoes? How about when you learned to tie your own shoelaces?
I can't remember! Old enough? And I'm not sure. I know I did have some trouble learning how to tie my shoe laces.
7 – Cotton Candy Day: Do you like cotton candy? (Also known as Fairy Floss.)
Eh, it's okay but I don't go out of my way to eat it. I never knew it was also called fairy floss.
This is also my birthday :D
8 – Lost and Found Day: Have you ever lost something important to you and thought you would never get it back, but then you found it or someone returned it to you?
Yes, what always comes to mind is when I was a kid I had a sailor outfit. With a hat and while at a fair one year I lost it. We realized halfway home and drove back to try to find it but it was no where in sight. Also once I lost my stuff cow in her yellow dress. Luckily we found that/someone returned it. But I think about that poor sailor hat from time to time.
9 – Christmas Card Day: Do you send Christmas/holiday cards? How many do you send? Do you receive many cards?
Yes, now I just send them out to people who send them to me. I do receive and send out more cards when it comes to stamps because I like to use a card since it's sturdier and less likely to damage the stamps.
10 – World Choral Day: Have you ever sung in a choir?
Yes, not by choice but in grade school and high school. I never liked it and usually would just try to mouth the words.
11 – Stretching Day: How flexible are you? Do you do any stretching or flexibility exercises regularly?
I'm not too flexible but I do like to do screeches. Usually I do them before or during yoga.
12 – Gingerbread House Day: Have you ever made a gingerbread house? How did it turn out?
Yes, I've made them with my family. They are rather difficult I think.
13 – Day of the Horse: Have you ever been horseback riding? Have you read any of the classic horse books, e.g. Black Beauty, the Misty of Chincoteague books, the Black Stallion books, the Silver Brumby books? Are you a fan of any horse-related sports, e.g. racing or show jumping?
Yes, I have been horseback ridding. I'm not a huge fan since I think being up high on them is sort of scary. I fell off once and hurt my ankle pretty bad. I don't think I have read any of those books, I should someday since I have been doing so much more reading as of lately. I remember liking the black beauty movie as a kid.
14 – Roast Chestnuts Day: Have you ever made or eaten roast chestnuts?
I've eaten roasted ones but have yet to make them!
15 – Cat Herders' Day: Have you ever had to do anything where it felt like you were trying to herd cats?
No luckily. I used to volunteer at the local animal shelter and it was nice to work with the cats there.
16 – Chocolate-Covered Anything Day: Is there anything that would not be improved by being covered in chocolate? What is your favourite chocolate-covered food?
My favorite is chocolate covered pretzels. I can think of so many foods that don't need to be chocolate covered... and I think it's best not to repeated those since it is pretty gross.
17 – Wright Brothers Day: How do you feel about plane travel?
I'm pro plan travel.
18 – International Migrants Day: International Migrants Day emphasizes the protection of migrants’ human rights. The day also recognizes the contributions and efforts of migrants around the world. Has anyone in your family ever migrated from one country to another? What would your country be like without migrants?
Not my close family. I think it would be pretty hopeless and helpless. We all need each other to survive. I hate to think of what is happening currently with migrants. :-/
19 – Look for an Evergreen Day: Are there many species of evergreens where you live?
Yes, there are! I should know the names but it is escaping me right now.
20 – Go Caroling Day: Have you ever been caroling? Are there any groups in your neighbourhood who go caroling at this time of year?
Yes, as a girl scout I did go out caroling. I'm not sure if there is currently.
21 – Don't Make Your Bed Day: Were you brought up to make your bed every day? Do you make your bed every day?
Nope and nope! :-p
22 – Mathematics Day: Were you good at mathematics in school? How much of the math/s you learned in school do you use in your everyday life now?
No, I'm not the best at math. I feel like I use a good amount of the math I learned in school but I did not take advanced math classes.
23 – Roots Day: How much do you know about your own family history? Do you know the names of your great grandparents? Have any of your ancestors been a part of any significant historical events?
I've been trying to learn more since I think that sort of thing is wonderful! Yes, I do know their names and some other family members. I don't think any have been any part of historical events.
24 – Christmas Eve: Christmas Eve is filled with both religious and nonreligious traditions and a variety of foods. What are some of your holiday traditions? How did they begin?
We would usually be able to open one gift on christmas eve. And we would leave santa cookies and some food out for the reindeers. It was always a fun time of the year.
25 – Pumpkin Pie Day: Pumpkin pie, yes or no?
Yes please! I think it's one of my favorite kinds of pie
26 – Whiner's Day: National Whiner’s Day is here to encourage people to appreciate what they have instead of complaining about what they don’t! What do you have to be thankful for today?
I have many things to be grateful for! My house for example.
27 – Make Cut-out Snowflake Day: Have you ever made cut-out snowflakes? How about a string of cut-out paper dolls?
Yes, as a kid I did this a-lot. Both in school and girl scouts and just other winter time activities.
28 – Card Playing Day: Do you play card games?
I'm not a huge fan of playing cards.
29 – Tick Tock Day: Tick Tock Day reminds you that the year is almost at an end, and there are things still left to be doing, and in fact, only two days left to do them in. What do you need to get done so that you don't let the year end with regret?
I don't think this question matters so much now since I'm answering it in March.... ^^
30 – Bicarbonate of Soda Day. How many uses do you know of for bicarbonate of soda?
A few! Not only can it be used in baking but so many other things like crafts and useful health related things or things you can do around your home.
31 – Make Up Your Mind Day: How decisive are you? What is likely to make it hard for you to make a decision?
I am pretty decisive at times and other times I can be pretty un-decisive. Usually things I have to make a decision on right away without me giving it more time make me feel pretty nervous.
Here is the full list if anyone is interested: https://jo.dreamwidth.org/2802730.html#cutid1
December 2023
1 – Cookie Cutter Day: Do you own any cookie cutters? Any unusual ones? Tell us about them.
Yes, I have some that my mom gave me from when I was a kid. They are pretty typical, I think Christmas cookie designs. Maybe some animals... I need to find them and use them soon.
2 – Play Basketball Day: Have you ever played basketball?
Yes, in gym class and a few times with my nephew or some other family members.
3 – Make a Gift Day: Do make gifts for anybody? How about cards?
Yes, I usually paint friends gifts. Small canvas gifts or little crafts. I have made cards in the past, too.
4 – Wear Brown Shoes Day: Do you own any brown shoes?
Yes, I have several pairs of boots and those happen to be brown!
5 – National Repeal Day: December 5th marks the end of prohibition in the United States (back in 1933). If you're not American, did your country ever prohibit the sale of alcohol (or maybe it still does)? Does it make sense that alcohol is legal, but other substances aren't?
No, honestly I'm pretty open minded to a-lot of substances. As long as those who use them are educated and know what the effects may be - who cares.
6 – Put on Your Own Shoes Day: How old were you when you learned to put on your own shoes? How about when you learned to tie your own shoelaces?
I can't remember! Old enough? And I'm not sure. I know I did have some trouble learning how to tie my shoe laces.
7 – Cotton Candy Day: Do you like cotton candy? (Also known as Fairy Floss.)
Eh, it's okay but I don't go out of my way to eat it. I never knew it was also called fairy floss.
This is also my birthday :D
8 – Lost and Found Day: Have you ever lost something important to you and thought you would never get it back, but then you found it or someone returned it to you?
Yes, what always comes to mind is when I was a kid I had a sailor outfit. With a hat and while at a fair one year I lost it. We realized halfway home and drove back to try to find it but it was no where in sight. Also once I lost my stuff cow in her yellow dress. Luckily we found that/someone returned it. But I think about that poor sailor hat from time to time.
9 – Christmas Card Day: Do you send Christmas/holiday cards? How many do you send? Do you receive many cards?
Yes, now I just send them out to people who send them to me. I do receive and send out more cards when it comes to stamps because I like to use a card since it's sturdier and less likely to damage the stamps.
10 – World Choral Day: Have you ever sung in a choir?
Yes, not by choice but in grade school and high school. I never liked it and usually would just try to mouth the words.
11 – Stretching Day: How flexible are you? Do you do any stretching or flexibility exercises regularly?
I'm not too flexible but I do like to do screeches. Usually I do them before or during yoga.
12 – Gingerbread House Day: Have you ever made a gingerbread house? How did it turn out?
Yes, I've made them with my family. They are rather difficult I think.
13 – Day of the Horse: Have you ever been horseback riding? Have you read any of the classic horse books, e.g. Black Beauty, the Misty of Chincoteague books, the Black Stallion books, the Silver Brumby books? Are you a fan of any horse-related sports, e.g. racing or show jumping?
Yes, I have been horseback ridding. I'm not a huge fan since I think being up high on them is sort of scary. I fell off once and hurt my ankle pretty bad. I don't think I have read any of those books, I should someday since I have been doing so much more reading as of lately. I remember liking the black beauty movie as a kid.
14 – Roast Chestnuts Day: Have you ever made or eaten roast chestnuts?
I've eaten roasted ones but have yet to make them!
15 – Cat Herders' Day: Have you ever had to do anything where it felt like you were trying to herd cats?
No luckily. I used to volunteer at the local animal shelter and it was nice to work with the cats there.
16 – Chocolate-Covered Anything Day: Is there anything that would not be improved by being covered in chocolate? What is your favourite chocolate-covered food?
My favorite is chocolate covered pretzels. I can think of so many foods that don't need to be chocolate covered... and I think it's best not to repeated those since it is pretty gross.
17 – Wright Brothers Day: How do you feel about plane travel?
I'm pro plan travel.
18 – International Migrants Day: International Migrants Day emphasizes the protection of migrants’ human rights. The day also recognizes the contributions and efforts of migrants around the world. Has anyone in your family ever migrated from one country to another? What would your country be like without migrants?
Not my close family. I think it would be pretty hopeless and helpless. We all need each other to survive. I hate to think of what is happening currently with migrants. :-/
19 – Look for an Evergreen Day: Are there many species of evergreens where you live?
Yes, there are! I should know the names but it is escaping me right now.
20 – Go Caroling Day: Have you ever been caroling? Are there any groups in your neighbourhood who go caroling at this time of year?
Yes, as a girl scout I did go out caroling. I'm not sure if there is currently.
21 – Don't Make Your Bed Day: Were you brought up to make your bed every day? Do you make your bed every day?
Nope and nope! :-p
22 – Mathematics Day: Were you good at mathematics in school? How much of the math/s you learned in school do you use in your everyday life now?
No, I'm not the best at math. I feel like I use a good amount of the math I learned in school but I did not take advanced math classes.
23 – Roots Day: How much do you know about your own family history? Do you know the names of your great grandparents? Have any of your ancestors been a part of any significant historical events?
I've been trying to learn more since I think that sort of thing is wonderful! Yes, I do know their names and some other family members. I don't think any have been any part of historical events.
24 – Christmas Eve: Christmas Eve is filled with both religious and nonreligious traditions and a variety of foods. What are some of your holiday traditions? How did they begin?
We would usually be able to open one gift on christmas eve. And we would leave santa cookies and some food out for the reindeers. It was always a fun time of the year.
25 – Pumpkin Pie Day: Pumpkin pie, yes or no?
Yes please! I think it's one of my favorite kinds of pie
26 – Whiner's Day: National Whiner’s Day is here to encourage people to appreciate what they have instead of complaining about what they don’t! What do you have to be thankful for today?
I have many things to be grateful for! My house for example.
27 – Make Cut-out Snowflake Day: Have you ever made cut-out snowflakes? How about a string of cut-out paper dolls?
Yes, as a kid I did this a-lot. Both in school and girl scouts and just other winter time activities.
28 – Card Playing Day: Do you play card games?
I'm not a huge fan of playing cards.
29 – Tick Tock Day: Tick Tock Day reminds you that the year is almost at an end, and there are things still left to be doing, and in fact, only two days left to do them in. What do you need to get done so that you don't let the year end with regret?
I don't think this question matters so much now since I'm answering it in March.... ^^
30 – Bicarbonate of Soda Day. How many uses do you know of for bicarbonate of soda?
A few! Not only can it be used in baking but so many other things like crafts and useful health related things or things you can do around your home.
31 – Make Up Your Mind Day: How decisive are you? What is likely to make it hard for you to make a decision?
I am pretty decisive at times and other times I can be pretty un-decisive. Usually things I have to make a decision on right away without me giving it more time make me feel pretty nervous.
