#11 Questions
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a_natural_beautyI am so far behind on these it's not even funny anymore... ^^ Here is the month of June for those of you who read these entries.
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June
1 – June is Audiobook Month: Do you use audiobooks? If yes, do you use them exclusively, or do you also read ebooks or physical books? If you don't use audiobooks, why not?
No, I do not use Audiobooks. Because I like reading from regular books! :-p
2 – Donut Day: Do you like donuts? Have you ever made your own? If/when you buy donuts, what it your go-to place -- is it a major chain (Dunkin' Donuts, Tim Hortons, Krispy Kreme, etc.), or do you have a favourite independent bakery?
Correction: I love donuts. No, I haven't made my own. But that sounds like heaven... I don't have a favorite off the top of my head, there are a-lot of places I've been to with good donuts.
3 – World Bicycle Day: Do you regularly ride a bike? If yes, is it mostly for fun, or do is it your main mode of tranportation? Does your town/city have good bike infrasctructure, e.g. dedicated, safe bike paths, etc.?
I do have a bicycle. I ride it mostly for fun. My village where I live could use much better sidewalks for bicycles!
4 – Cheese Day: There are people who do not like cheese or cannot eat it for health reasons, while other people think it is one of the best foods, or ingredients for food recipes that was ever invented! Which category best describes you?
I love cheese. <3
5 – Thank God it's Monday Day: everyone is probably familiar with TGIF - Thank god it's Friday. Did you know there's actually a TGIM Day? Thank God It’s Monday Day is all about seeing Monday as a positive day, rather than a negative day. What sort of positive things could you do to make sure your week gets off to a good start?
I'm off every other Monday - so I like those days a-lot. At the start of the workweek I like to try to get ahead with my comic and other hobbies.
6 – Drive-In Movie Day: Drive-in movies have seen a bit of a renaissance recently -- largely thanks to the Covid pandemic. Have you ever been to a drive-in movie, or any other type of open air movie viewing event?
Yes, I've gone to the drive in several times.. I love it.
7 – Global Running Day: Are you, or have you ever been, a runner/jogger? If yes, do you/did you run mostly indoors (treadmill) or outdoors, or both, depending on the weather? What are the biggest differences between running outdoors vs indoors? If you're not a runner, what is your preferred form of exercise (if you have one)?
Yes, I used to be a runner when I was in my early/mid 20's. It was good till it started hurting my knees. I prefer to run outside! Now I like to do yoga.
8 – Best Friends Day: Do you have a best friend(s)? Are they someone you've know since forever, or someone you met as an adult? Did you meet online first and if yes, have you since met in person?
I think my best friend is Mike. I have several friends I am very close with. But with Mike we talk many times throughout the day. We've known each other for gosh... I think 15 years now? We met online and then in person.
9 – Movie Night: The second Friday in June is national movie night. If you are/were going to watch a movie tonight to celebrate national movie night, what movie would you watch? Would you watch it at home, or at the cinema?
I personally like watching movies at home. And I'm not sure what movie it would be. To tell the truth I'm not a huge movie person.
10 – Worldwide Knit in Public Day: It's time to take knitting out of the shadows and show everyone that knitting is for all ages and that it’s a fun and enjoyable activity, and something that you can proud of. Do you knit? Do you knit in public? Do you ever get questions or comments from strangers when you do knit in public?
No, I do not know how. But if I did I think I would give this a try.
11 – Corn on the Cob Day: Do you like corn on the cob? How do you usually cook it -- just boiled, on the BBQ, etc.? What's your favourite seasoning?
Oh I love corn on the cob! I like just regular old butter, salt and pepper. Delicious!
12 – Red Rose Day: Are roses -- red or otherwise -highly overrated?
I don't think so. They are beautiful in their own way - just like all plants!
13 – Kitchen Klutzes Day: Even if you're not a klutz in the kitchen, we've all had a significant kitchen mishap at some point. What was the klutziest thing to ever happen to you in the kitchen?
I'm sure I've had some bad mistakes but none are coming to mind. I'm a klutz in general.
14 – International Bath Day: Do you take baths regularly, or are you strictly a shower aficionado?
I like both - they are both enjoyable to me!
15 – Nature Photography Day: Have you ever enjoyed a photo of a flower? Or a close up of a bee landing on the entrance to its hive? Have you taken any photos of nature that you're particularly proud of? Care to share it with us?
Yes, when I was younger in my 20's I was huge into outdoor photography. If anyone would like to see I'd be happy to share. :)
16 – Take Back the Lunch Break Day: When you're at work (or when you worked or were still going into the office), did you fall into the habit of eating at your desk and continuing to work while eating? Did your working conditions include a proper lunch break? If you're mostly working from home, do you still eat at your desk and continue working during your lunch?
Currently I take my break and eat then. But I've had jobs where I have had to work during my lunch break time and even had a job where I had to take a working lunch and that was terrible.
17 – Eat Your Vegetables Day: Do you love veggies? Do you have favourites? Do you have a favourite veggie recipe -- either main meal or side dish? Will you share it?
Yes, I love veggies. I think two of my favorites are green beans and potatoes. But there are a few others I like. I've been eating more of them lately.
18 – International Panic Day: Contrary to what it sounds like, this is a day dedicated to reducing panic and stress in your daily life, not celebrating it! How to you go about reducing the stresses, anxiety and yes, panic, in your life?
Go for a walk, take a nap (this one can be difficult depending on how stressed I am), listen to music, read a book..... those are the main ways I try to calm myself down.
19 – Watch Day: Do you still wear a watch (assuming you ever did wear one)? Is it just a regular time telling watch, or is a smartwatch or fitness/health device that also tells you the time?
I wear my fit bit. Which I mostly use as a watch. But it is also helpful for other things it can do!
20 – World Productivity Day: What did you do today (or are you planning to do) that was particularly productive?
Taking the time to read up on here and write new posts. It's a good feeling and makes me feel productive since my goal is to post at least once a week.
21 – World Music Day: How important is music in your life? Do you play any musical instruments, or are you part of a choir or other vocal group? Have you ever been in a band (rock or school or other)?
I love music so much. I have a few instruments but I don't play them much. A small keyboard, a harmonica and an electric violin.
22 – Onion Ring Day: Onion rings or fries?
Onion rings!
23 – Typewriter Day: Are you old enough that you remember using typewriters in school/university/for work? Is there anything about typewriters that you kind of miss?
No, but I give a good respect to those who use typewriters!
24 – World UFO Day: UFO simply means Unidentified Flying Object – not necessarily that it's an alien spaceship. Have you ever seen anything in the sky that you honestly couldn't figure out what it was? Even if you're pretty sure what you saw wasn't an alien space craft, do you think it's possible that earth is being visited by aliens?
No, not that I know of. But I do believe that there is some truth behind them and some wonders we may never understand. I think there is a chance aliens are real. But I don't give it much thought.
25 – Global Beatles Day: The Beatles still stand as one of the most influential bands of all time, famous all over the world to this very day. Do you have a favourite Beatles song and/or album? If you're one of those "I don't like the Beatles" people, why?
I do like them! My favorite song is "Octopus Garden". There are other ones I like too.
26 – Coconut Day: Some people love coconut in things, some people really don't. Where do you fall? Do you use coconut mostly in baking, or do you cook with coconut milk? Or is coconut in any form just not a thing in your house?
I like the sent of it. I have a few shampoo and body wash products with coconut sent in them and they are lovely.
27 – Onion Day: True or false: onions improve the taste of pretty much every savoury dish they're in, even if the original recipe doesn't specifically include them. Are onions a staple in your kitchen? Do you have any tricks to avoid tears while chopping?
I'm not sure they improve everything they are put in. But they are very tasty! I should use them more when cooking!
28 – International Body Piercing Day: Do you have any piercings? That aren't your ears?
Nope, just my ears are pierced.
29 – Camera Day: Do you still own and use an actual camera? If you've mostly or completely transitioned from using a real camera to just using a phone camera, do you find you take more photos now than you did before?
I feel like I take more photos now - which makes me sort of sad and I've been trying to do that less and live more in the moment. Sometimes I miss using my digital camera.
30 – Social Media Day: In its short life, social media has redefined how people interact, communicate, and share with family, friends, and the world – in both good ways and bad. What social media do you use? Do you occasionally take breaks from social media? Do you have any ideas on what might improve the social media experience for most?
I mainly use Facebook and now Blue sky. Also I use Instagram at times. I try to take breaks from it.
If anyone wants to check out the questions here is the link: https://jo.dreamwidth.org/2802730.html#cutid1
June
1 – June is Audiobook Month: Do you use audiobooks? If yes, do you use them exclusively, or do you also read ebooks or physical books? If you don't use audiobooks, why not?
No, I do not use Audiobooks. Because I like reading from regular books! :-p
2 – Donut Day: Do you like donuts? Have you ever made your own? If/when you buy donuts, what it your go-to place -- is it a major chain (Dunkin' Donuts, Tim Hortons, Krispy Kreme, etc.), or do you have a favourite independent bakery?
Correction: I love donuts. No, I haven't made my own. But that sounds like heaven... I don't have a favorite off the top of my head, there are a-lot of places I've been to with good donuts.
3 – World Bicycle Day: Do you regularly ride a bike? If yes, is it mostly for fun, or do is it your main mode of tranportation? Does your town/city have good bike infrasctructure, e.g. dedicated, safe bike paths, etc.?
I do have a bicycle. I ride it mostly for fun. My village where I live could use much better sidewalks for bicycles!
4 – Cheese Day: There are people who do not like cheese or cannot eat it for health reasons, while other people think it is one of the best foods, or ingredients for food recipes that was ever invented! Which category best describes you?
I love cheese. <3
5 – Thank God it's Monday Day: everyone is probably familiar with TGIF - Thank god it's Friday. Did you know there's actually a TGIM Day? Thank God It’s Monday Day is all about seeing Monday as a positive day, rather than a negative day. What sort of positive things could you do to make sure your week gets off to a good start?
I'm off every other Monday - so I like those days a-lot. At the start of the workweek I like to try to get ahead with my comic and other hobbies.
6 – Drive-In Movie Day: Drive-in movies have seen a bit of a renaissance recently -- largely thanks to the Covid pandemic. Have you ever been to a drive-in movie, or any other type of open air movie viewing event?
Yes, I've gone to the drive in several times.. I love it.
7 – Global Running Day: Are you, or have you ever been, a runner/jogger? If yes, do you/did you run mostly indoors (treadmill) or outdoors, or both, depending on the weather? What are the biggest differences between running outdoors vs indoors? If you're not a runner, what is your preferred form of exercise (if you have one)?
Yes, I used to be a runner when I was in my early/mid 20's. It was good till it started hurting my knees. I prefer to run outside! Now I like to do yoga.
8 – Best Friends Day: Do you have a best friend(s)? Are they someone you've know since forever, or someone you met as an adult? Did you meet online first and if yes, have you since met in person?
I think my best friend is Mike. I have several friends I am very close with. But with Mike we talk many times throughout the day. We've known each other for gosh... I think 15 years now? We met online and then in person.
9 – Movie Night: The second Friday in June is national movie night. If you are/were going to watch a movie tonight to celebrate national movie night, what movie would you watch? Would you watch it at home, or at the cinema?
I personally like watching movies at home. And I'm not sure what movie it would be. To tell the truth I'm not a huge movie person.
10 – Worldwide Knit in Public Day: It's time to take knitting out of the shadows and show everyone that knitting is for all ages and that it’s a fun and enjoyable activity, and something that you can proud of. Do you knit? Do you knit in public? Do you ever get questions or comments from strangers when you do knit in public?
No, I do not know how. But if I did I think I would give this a try.
11 – Corn on the Cob Day: Do you like corn on the cob? How do you usually cook it -- just boiled, on the BBQ, etc.? What's your favourite seasoning?
Oh I love corn on the cob! I like just regular old butter, salt and pepper. Delicious!
12 – Red Rose Day: Are roses -- red or otherwise -highly overrated?
I don't think so. They are beautiful in their own way - just like all plants!
13 – Kitchen Klutzes Day: Even if you're not a klutz in the kitchen, we've all had a significant kitchen mishap at some point. What was the klutziest thing to ever happen to you in the kitchen?
I'm sure I've had some bad mistakes but none are coming to mind. I'm a klutz in general.
14 – International Bath Day: Do you take baths regularly, or are you strictly a shower aficionado?
I like both - they are both enjoyable to me!
15 – Nature Photography Day: Have you ever enjoyed a photo of a flower? Or a close up of a bee landing on the entrance to its hive? Have you taken any photos of nature that you're particularly proud of? Care to share it with us?
Yes, when I was younger in my 20's I was huge into outdoor photography. If anyone would like to see I'd be happy to share. :)
16 – Take Back the Lunch Break Day: When you're at work (or when you worked or were still going into the office), did you fall into the habit of eating at your desk and continuing to work while eating? Did your working conditions include a proper lunch break? If you're mostly working from home, do you still eat at your desk and continue working during your lunch?
Currently I take my break and eat then. But I've had jobs where I have had to work during my lunch break time and even had a job where I had to take a working lunch and that was terrible.
17 – Eat Your Vegetables Day: Do you love veggies? Do you have favourites? Do you have a favourite veggie recipe -- either main meal or side dish? Will you share it?
Yes, I love veggies. I think two of my favorites are green beans and potatoes. But there are a few others I like. I've been eating more of them lately.
18 – International Panic Day: Contrary to what it sounds like, this is a day dedicated to reducing panic and stress in your daily life, not celebrating it! How to you go about reducing the stresses, anxiety and yes, panic, in your life?
Go for a walk, take a nap (this one can be difficult depending on how stressed I am), listen to music, read a book..... those are the main ways I try to calm myself down.
19 – Watch Day: Do you still wear a watch (assuming you ever did wear one)? Is it just a regular time telling watch, or is a smartwatch or fitness/health device that also tells you the time?
I wear my fit bit. Which I mostly use as a watch. But it is also helpful for other things it can do!
20 – World Productivity Day: What did you do today (or are you planning to do) that was particularly productive?
Taking the time to read up on here and write new posts. It's a good feeling and makes me feel productive since my goal is to post at least once a week.
21 – World Music Day: How important is music in your life? Do you play any musical instruments, or are you part of a choir or other vocal group? Have you ever been in a band (rock or school or other)?
I love music so much. I have a few instruments but I don't play them much. A small keyboard, a harmonica and an electric violin.
22 – Onion Ring Day: Onion rings or fries?
Onion rings!
23 – Typewriter Day: Are you old enough that you remember using typewriters in school/university/for work? Is there anything about typewriters that you kind of miss?
No, but I give a good respect to those who use typewriters!
24 – World UFO Day: UFO simply means Unidentified Flying Object – not necessarily that it's an alien spaceship. Have you ever seen anything in the sky that you honestly couldn't figure out what it was? Even if you're pretty sure what you saw wasn't an alien space craft, do you think it's possible that earth is being visited by aliens?
No, not that I know of. But I do believe that there is some truth behind them and some wonders we may never understand. I think there is a chance aliens are real. But I don't give it much thought.
25 – Global Beatles Day: The Beatles still stand as one of the most influential bands of all time, famous all over the world to this very day. Do you have a favourite Beatles song and/or album? If you're one of those "I don't like the Beatles" people, why?
I do like them! My favorite song is "Octopus Garden". There are other ones I like too.
26 – Coconut Day: Some people love coconut in things, some people really don't. Where do you fall? Do you use coconut mostly in baking, or do you cook with coconut milk? Or is coconut in any form just not a thing in your house?
I like the sent of it. I have a few shampoo and body wash products with coconut sent in them and they are lovely.
27 – Onion Day: True or false: onions improve the taste of pretty much every savoury dish they're in, even if the original recipe doesn't specifically include them. Are onions a staple in your kitchen? Do you have any tricks to avoid tears while chopping?
I'm not sure they improve everything they are put in. But they are very tasty! I should use them more when cooking!
28 – International Body Piercing Day: Do you have any piercings? That aren't your ears?
Nope, just my ears are pierced.
29 – Camera Day: Do you still own and use an actual camera? If you've mostly or completely transitioned from using a real camera to just using a phone camera, do you find you take more photos now than you did before?
I feel like I take more photos now - which makes me sort of sad and I've been trying to do that less and live more in the moment. Sometimes I miss using my digital camera.
30 – Social Media Day: In its short life, social media has redefined how people interact, communicate, and share with family, friends, and the world – in both good ways and bad. What social media do you use? Do you occasionally take breaks from social media? Do you have any ideas on what might improve the social media experience for most?
I mainly use Facebook and now Blue sky. Also I use Instagram at times. I try to take breaks from it.
