Weds GTKY (Feb. 11)

[healz413]

Hey Folks,
I'm totally happy for the "What Are You Reading?" thread or any other thread to happen again today. In the mean time,  I figured another GTKY wouldn't hurt, especially as we try to attract new members. An active board is a visited board!

1.) Are you pro, con, or neutral about Valentine's Day? Why? (Any amusing stories are welcome)

2)  What is your favourite kind of bagel? Of muffin? Of cookie?

3) You can get one snack at the movie theatre: what is it?

4) If you were to draw/paint a picture that illustrated one shot of your dream for your life in 5-10 years, what would it have in it?
(e.g. Mine would have me and manada standing outside a house with a chimney with smoke coming out of it. We'd be in front of a big climbing tree, holding hands with two kids, and there would be a dog. One kid would be saying "What time is games night with the neighbors?" and the other would be saying "Can we make guacamole for it?" There might also be a pick up truck. And, yes, I've actually drawn this picture in the last couple of months when I needed a pick me up.)

5)  Who were you in high school in one word or phrase? E.g. nerd, jock, popular kid, artist, nerdy artist, artsy jock, etc.

[healz413]

1. Neutral to Con Valentine's Day. I'm glad the manada has no need to celebrate.
In high school, I "dated" a boy for about 3 weeks who was the cousin of my friend. We talked on the phone a few times before we met in person. Our first "date" happened to be Valentine's Day. We went to the boy's basketball game at my school for our date. Dave showed up with a long stem red rose, a heart shaped box of chocolates, and a white teddy bear holding a red heart that said "my heart smiles when I think of you." I had to carry these totally cliche gifts from a stranger around with me all evening. I was not impressed.

2.) Everything or sesame bagel (toasted with herb and garlic cream cheese) or cinnamon raisin bagel toasted with peanut butter. Banana muffins with walnuts and chocolate chunks. Chocolate chip oatmeal cookies with walnuts.

3.) Popcorn with butter!

4.) Mine would have me and manada standing outside a house with a chimney with smoke coming out of it. We'd be in front of a big climbing tree, holding hands with two kids, and there would be a dog. One kid would be saying "What time is games night with the neighbors?" and the other would be saying "Can we make guacamole for it?" There might also be a pick up truck. And, yes, I've actually drawn this picture in the last couple of months when I needed a pick me up

5.) Nerdy jock.

[shemarie82]

1.) Are you pro, con, or neutral about Valentine's Day? Why? (Any amusing stories are welcome) I am mostly indifferent. I don't like that there has to be a special day to show your affection to another being. I try to do that every day. BUT I love giving gifts, so I do like it. B and I generally have a conversation about a month before to decide if we are doing gifts (she really hates the holiday), that way there are no hurt feelings if someone buys and someone doesn't.

We are going to a nice dinner tonight (I think) instead of Saturday to avoid all the crazy. Then will just do dinner and a movie on Saturday at the house.

2) What is your favorite kind of bagel? Of muffin? Of cookie? I don't get to have these snacks much anymore, so I would eat any that is in front of my face!

3) You can get one snack at the movie theatre: what is it? Something chocolate, because I know B will get popcorn and I love the salty sweet combo.

4) If you were to draw/paint a picture that illustrated one shot of your dream for your life in 5-10 years, what would it have in it? Two Adirondack chairs sitting on a beach! Though, if we have children, the picture is likely to be far more chaotic!


5) Who were you in high school in one word or phrase? Chameleon

[2mrsks (mrs&mrsk)]

1.) Are you pro, con, or neutral about Valentine's Day? Why? neutral- it's kind of a stupid holiday but still fun to celebrate. this may change if our baby is born on V day-- it will go to the wayside for his birthdays, etc.

2) What is your favourite kind of bagel? Of muffin? Of cookie? everything bagel, corn muffin & white chocolate macadamia nut cookies.

3) You can get one snack at the movie theatre: what is it? POPCORN with butter

4) If you were to draw/paint a picture that illustrated one shot of your dream for your life in 5-10 years, what would it have in it?
i want a new house, with 2-3 kids total, playing outside with the neighborhood kids. i also dream of a town with a DOWNTOWN/ main street. and neighbors we can hang out with any night of the week and play cards!

5) Who were you in high school in one word or phrase? E.g. nerd, jock, popular kid, artist, nerdy artist, artsy jock, etc. i was smart but liked to hang out with the bad kids.

[Stringy]

Feb 11, 2015 11:16:45 GMT -5 healz413 said:

Hey Folks,
I'm totally happy for the "What Are You Reading?" thread or any other thread to happen again today. In the mean time,  I figured another GTKY wouldn't hurt, especially as we try to attract new members. An active board is a visited board!

1.) Are you pro, con, or neutral about Valentine's Day? Why? (Any amusing stories are welcome)  In different. Generally con.

2)  What is your favourite kind of bagel? Of muffin? Of cookie? All bagels are good. Everything, cinn raisin, plain. As long as they are hot and fresh.  A coffee shop near me sells the best blueberry muffins or lemon poppyseed muffin. I'm pretty open to all baked goods.

3) You can get one snack at the movie theatre: what is it? Just one? not ok. Popcorn and resees pecies. And soda.

4) If you were to draw/paint a picture that illustrated one shot of your dream for your life in 5-10 years, what would it have in it?
Well, I can't draw for shit. But I can picture it in my head.  My wife, my daughter, another child or two.  Cozy in a condo next to a ski area on vacation.  The kids drinking hot chocolate and playing board games. Us drinking beer. All after a long fun day skiing.

Or similar scenario replaced with a beach and boat and lemonade.

5)  Who were you in high school in one word or phrase? E.g. nerd, jock, popular kid, artist, nerdy artist, artsy jock, etc. Jock, i guess.

[megd893]

1.) Are you pro, con, or neutral about Valentine's Day? Why? (Any amusing stories are welcome) Indifferent, as I'm a believer in good things/sweet things year round. However, I was a full time florist for three years and thus I have a DEEP love of flowers... so I do have a soft spot for all the flowers on valentines To compare, I have the same soft spot for Mothers Day (the second busiest day of the year for florists!)

2) What is your favourite kind of bagel? Of muffin? Of cookie? These days if I dont eat a fruit explosion muffin from Tim Hortons in the morning, my little nugget is angry and makes me pukey. Muffin it is.

3) You can get one snack at the movie theatre: what is it? Just one? Popcorn. Always. K has hyperthyroidism and thus gets anything from choco to nachos to hot dog and doesnt pay for it. Jerk lol.

4) If you were to draw/paint a picture that illustrated one shot of your dream for your life in 5-10 years, what would it have in it?
I see something very specific. I see a Sunday afternoon. I don't care where it is to be honest... I see this little guy I'm growing and his younger sibling(s). Playing in the yard with their cousins, each other and our dog(s). I see my parents there, my brother and SIL... Maybe a BBQ. Doesn't matter. Long as everyone is together and healthy, I'd be in a dream

5) Who were you in high school in one word or phrase? "Busy" would be my word. I silver-letterd when I graduated for something like 35 clubs, 20 sports teams and student council.

[halligan]

1.) Are you pro, con, or neutral about Valentine's Day? Why? (Any amusing stories are welcome)
Neutral. We don't celebrate, but don't mind that others do.

2) What is your favourite kind of bagel? Of muffin? Of cookie?
Bagel-everything. Muffin-butter run. Cookie-snicker doodle.

3) You can get one snack at the movie theatre: what is it?
Popcorn with butter and salt.

4) If you were to draw/paint a picture that illustrated one shot of your dream for your life in 5-10 years, what would it have in it?
My wife and I with 3-4 kiddos. All happy and healthy. Living someplace warm where the sun is shinning. I really don't want much more than to know my family is happy.

5) Who were you in high school in one word or phrase?
Class Clown.

[amberreva]

1.) I am natural valentines day. We don't really celebrate and never really have since being together. I mean I would love if R did something special for me for Valentines day but I don't want to put in the effort to do anything for her (horrible I know).

2) Since being pregnant I am obsessed with sesame seed bagels with cream cheese.

3) You can get one snack at the movie theatre: what is it? Sour Watermelon candies. Yummy!!

4) If you were to draw/paint a picture that illustrated one shot of your dream for your life in 5-10 years, what would it have in it?
R and I standing in front of a new house that is finally R's dream house with two little ones and both of our current dogs still with us (we would be crushed if they passed).

5) Who were you in high school in one word or phrase? Two words sorry Awkward Introvert

[bmorecharming]

1.) Are you pro, con, or neutral about Valentine's Day? Why? (Any amusing stories are welcome)

Neutral. I don't live for it or hate it.


2) What is your favourite kind of bagel? Of muffin? Of cookie?

Plain, blueberry, or cheese bagels usually. Blueberry or banana muffin. Oreo or Chips Ahoy cookies.


3) You can get one snack at the movie theatre: what is it?

DOTS! and popcorn.


4) If you were to draw/paint a picture that illustrated one shot of your dream for your life in 5-10 years, what would it have in it?

Me, my Love, our pups, and babies cuddled up during a snow day or outside by the water.

5) Who were you in high school in one word or phrase? E.g. nerd, jock, popular kid, artist, nerdy artist, artsy jock, etc.
The comedian, probably.

[twotxmommies]

1.) Are you pro, con, or neutral about Valentine's Day? Why? pro. it's a love day

2) What is your favorite kind of bagel? Of muffin? Of cookie? Bagel, plain with cheddar cheese and bacon, dipped in ketchup. lol i want this now

3) You can get one snack at the movie theatre: what is it? popcorn light butter

4) If you were to draw/paint a picture that illustrated one shot of your dream for your life in 5-10 years, what would it have in it?
S and I relaxing in our backyard on loungers drinking something fruity while the kidos swim in the pool. dogs laid out sun bathing and something upbeat and cheery coming from the speakers. biggest worry is what to throw on the grill for dinner...

5) Who were you in high school in one word or phrase? E.g. nerd, jock, popular kid, artist, nerdy artist, artsy jock, etc. Popular and sporty

[healz413]

Feb 11, 2015 13:20:01 GMT -5 megd893 said:

2) What is your favourite kind of bagel? Of muffin? Of cookie? These days if I dont eat a fruit explosion muffin from Tim Hortons in the morning, my little nugget is angry and makes me pukey. Muffin it is.

Tim Horton's muffins have become my mid-morning snack during this pregnancy! I generally choose the fruit explosion but wasn't that happy with my last one so I've generally been getting the banana pecan ones or the greek yogurt berry one.

[RM80]

1.) Are you pro, con, or neutral about Valentine's Day? Why? (Any amusing stories are welcome)

I like the sentimentality of it, but my wife HATES it with a passion and I didn't care that much, so its a non-holiday for us.


2) What is your favourite kind of bagel? Of muffin? Of cookie?


Onion or everything bagel, banana muffin, and chocolate chip cookies!

3) You can get one snack at the movie theatre: what is it?

Popcorn!


4) If you were to draw/paint a picture that illustrated one shot of your dream for your life in 5-10 years, what would it have in it?

Our family, with kid(s) & pets all on a camping trip or vacation together just enjoying each other.

5) Who were you in high school in one word or phrase? E.g. nerd, jock, popular kid, artist, nerdy artist, artsy jock, etc.

nerdy and insecure

[mrsnorris]

1.) Are you pro, con, or neutral about Valentine's Day? Why? (Any amusing stories are welcome)

No stories .I'm totally pro in the sense that my inner Kindergarten teacher loves the crafts and baking and I decorate the house. Con in terms of the couply, romantic stuff. I'm anti attention and drama and it seems to lead to both.

2) What is your favourite kind of bagel? Of muffin? Of cookie?

Yes please! Nothing too heavy on chocolate and no raisins.

3) You can get one snack at the movie theatre: what is it?

Popcorn

4) If you were to draw/paint a picture that illustrated one shot of your dream for your life in 5-10 years, what would it have in it?

Ideally? My family with two more LOs, living somewhere warm, near the water. Traveling a lot, spending lots of time on the water. Drama free.

5) Who were you in high school in one word or phrase? E.g. nerd, jock, popular kid, artist, nerdy artist, artsy jock, etc.

quiet band geek

[wittyandwaiting]

1.) Are you pro, con, or neutral about Valentine's Day? Why?

I'm pro V-Day but not pro spending money on insignificant stuff to show your love. We try to do something small or sentimental like a framed photo or a cute card with mushy love stuff written in it. February is such a drab month so I like anything that brightens it up. And....DS and I always do something fun to celebrate too so I love making memories.

2) What is your favourite kind of bagel? Of muffin? Of cookie?

I don't really like any of those things. I like cupcakes and banana bread.

3) You can get one snack at the movie theatre: what is it?

Maltesers. Maltesers all the way!

4) If you were to draw/paint a picture that illustrated one shot of your dream for your life in 5-10 years, what would it have in it?

C and DS and our new human and I on a beach and we have sea-doos.

5) Who were you in high school in one word or phrase? E.g. nerd, jock, popular kid, artist, nerdy artist, artsy jock, etc.

I was a bit of a punk; a punky girl who made out with girls.

[kona]

1. Are you pro, con, or neutral about Valentine's Day? Why? (Any amusing stories are welcome)

DW and I both feel it's a pretty commercialized holiday. We don't typically celebrate.

2) What is your favourite kind of bagel? Of muffin? Of cookie?

I used to love bagels, then had to go gluten free this year. My go to was a plain bagel with peanut butter.

3) You can get one snack at the movie theatre: what is it?

popcorn!

4) If you were to draw/paint a picture that illustrated one shot of your dream for your life in 5-10 years, what would it have in it?

Life with 2-3 kids in our dream house and in a warmer climate than we currently live.

5) Who were you in high school in one word or phrase? E.g. nerd, jock, popular kid, artist, nerdy artist, artsy jock, etc.

Nerdy jock.

[bmorecharming]

wittyandwaiting, I've never heard of a malteser. Is it like a Whopper?

[twomoms]

1.) Are you pro, con, or neutral about Valentine's Day? Why?
Pro! My wife and I are generally pro all holidays. We love any reason to give/receive chocolate.

2) What is your favourite kind of bagel? Of muffin? Of cookie? All fresh bagels are awesome and delicious!

3) You can get one snack at the movie theatre: what is it? I haven't been to a movie in the movie theater in a very long time. But I suppose popcorn with none of that fake butter syrup.

4) If you were to draw/paint a picture that illustrated one shot of your dream for your life in 5-10 years, what would it have in it?
One more baby for a total of 3. Living in a 4 bedroom house filled with love in a safe neighborhood where we have lots of friends. Anywhere in the country as long as we are happy!

5) Who were you in high school in one word or phrase? E.g. nerd, jock, popular kid, artist, nerdy artist, artsy jock, etc.
Punk rock (riot grrl) artist

[wittyandwaiting]

Feb 12, 2015 11:41:02 GMT -5 bmorecharming said:

wittyandwaiting, I've never heard of a malteser. Is it like a Whopper?

I think they are supposed to be the same thing just manufactured by different brands however, I prefer Maltesers and consider them to be superior. I like Whoppers too but given the choice I will always pick Maltesers. The chocolate on Whoppers is waxier too. I rarely see Whoppers here......maybe they are American.

Wow. Know idea I had such an opinion on this until I started typing. I might do a blind taste test.

[megd893]

Feb 11, 2015 16:09:27 GMT -5 healz413 said:

Feb 11, 2015 13:20:01 GMT -5 megd893 said:

2) What is your favourite kind of bagel? Of muffin? Of cookie? These days if I dont eat a fruit explosion muffin from Tim Hortons in the morning, my little nugget is angry and makes me pukey. Muffin it is.

Tim Horton's muffins have become my mid-morning snack during this pregnancy! I generally choose the fruit explosion but wasn't that happy with my last one so I've generally been getting the banana pecan ones or the greek yogurt berry one.

haha so funny!  I tried the greek yogurt one and I missed the jam lol.  Other than that they're very similar.  Yummy Tims!!  My morning tea is also helping to keep me regular

[esquette]

1.) Are you pro, con, or neutral about Valentine's Day? Why? (Any amusing stories are welcome)

- I am currently anti-Valentine's day, because it is the anniversary of my kitty dying. :-(

2) What is your favourite kind of bagel? Of muffin? Of cookie?

Best bagel: Pumpkin spice. Muffin? Probably the big fat chocolate muffins from Costco. Cookie? Hmmm. Banana oatmeal chocolate chip.

3) You can get one snack at the movie theatre: what is it?

Diet coke. And if that doesn't count... Sour patch kids.

4) If you were to draw/paint a picture that illustrated one shot of your dream for your life in 5-10 years, what would it have in it?

I like this question! It would have me and Sweetie in our very own house, curled up in the living room. It's evening and we are all happy. We'd be playing board games or watching a movie with our two kiddos, who magically still like to snuggle us, no matter how old they are. There is at least one fluffy kitty, and it purrs while it sleeps nearby.

5) Who were you in high school in one word or phrase?

Geeky

[esquette]

Woohoo!  Double post.  My bad.

[crazyaunt84]

1.) Are you pro, con, or neutral about Valentine's Day? Why? I'm Pro Valentine's Day. I think romantic gestures are sweet - even if they are cliche.

2) What is your favourite kind of bagel? Of muffin? Of cookie? Cinnamon Raisin bagel with honey butter. Orange Cranberry muffins with glaze. French Macarons (a totally different cookie than the American Macaroon) See PIP below.

3) You can get one snack at the movie theatre: what is it? Buttered popcorn with Kernel Seasons' White Cheddar shakers!

4) If you were to draw/paint a picture that illustrated one shot of your dream for your life in 5-10 years, what would it have in it? This is an interesting question, and difficult to answer. I've always felt like my interests and ambitions are 'fractured', in that they don't all fit neatly together. I have entrepreneurial ambitions, educational goals (one of which is to become a professor), dreams of parenthood, and recreational pursuits including singing and camping. I guess my picture would be C and I sitting around a campfire with our kids - singing like crazy fools - while my computer bings in the background letting me know I have a class starting soon and an inbox full of emails from current and prospective customers. That's an odd photo...


5) Who were you in high school in one word or phrase? E.g. nerd, jock, popular kid, artist, nerdy artist, artsy jock, etc. 100% band geek and proud of it.

PIP - A proper French Macaron