A stolen meme

I stole this from Zandria, who stole it from someone else, who stole it from someone else.

It's fitting, no?

What kind of soap is in your bathtub right now?

Dove for Sensitive Skin. I use it for everything - body and face. I used to buy an expensive facial soap from Clinique before I discovered that Dove for Sensitive Skin made my skin feel exactly the same.

Do you have any watermelon in your refrigerator?

No, this isn't exactly the season for watermelon. Plus I find those seeds annoying.

What would you change about your living room?

I'd put a mirror or a picture above the couch (I've lived in my house for 2 years and I have yet to fully decorate it to my satisfaction.) I would also replace the my front door with one that didn't have a window because sunlight is overrated.

Are the dishes in your dishwasher clean or dirty?

Dirty. I just took out the clean dishes so I could put more dirty ones in.

What is in your fridge?

It's the day before Christmas. Have you got a minute? Last night's leftovers: burgundy beef tips, rice, peas, carrots, and peach cobbler; tomorrow's dinner compliments of Holiday Ham & Deli: a half of a honey baked turkey breast, cornbread dressing, green bean casserole, sweet potato casserole (I asked for a baked potato casserole but they gave me the sweet potato casserole by mistake); milk, soda, orange juice, homemade merlot (a gift from a co-worker), half and half, whipping cream, sandwich meat, pepper jack cheese, Swiss cheese, Parmesan Reggiano cheese, Gorgonzola cheese, cheddar cheese, cream cheese, Velvetta -- I like cheese, okay? -- plus a plethora of condiments that are long past their "use by" dates.

White or wheat bread?

Normally, I like the taste of white, but lately, I've fallen in love with Sara Lee's 100% Whole Wheat Bread.

What is on top of your refrigerator?

A pastry board that is marked with various diameters for pie crusts (a gift from my mom) and some decorative metal bread baskets (a gift from my friend, Lisa.)

What color or design is on your shower curtain?

I LOVE my shower curtain! It's a floral design filled with deep, rich colors like burgundy, gold, and green. It's gorgeous.

How many plants are in your home?

One -- a Peace Lily that was a housewarming gift from the woman I babysit for. I'm not a plant person so it should feel lucky to be alive.

Is your bed made right now?

Hell no. What's the point. I'm just gonna mess it up again later anyway.

Is your closet organized?

If by organized you mean that dirty clothes cover the floor of my walk-in closet, then yes.

Do you drink out of glass or plastic most of the time at home?

Glass. I'm very civilized.

Do you have iced tea made in a pitcher right now?

Of course! What kind of Southerner would I be if I didn't have a pitcher of sweet iced tea in the fridge?

If you have a garage, is it cluttered?

No garage. But if I had one, it probably would not be cluttered. I don't like cluttered garages.

Curtains or blinds?

Blinds. I prefer plantation shutters but I can't afford those. I wouldn't mind an attractive valance though.

How many pillows do you sleep with?

Four -- 3 to prop up my head and one to prop up my feet. When The Boyfriend is in town, I let him have 2 of the pillows. I'm very generous.

Do you sleep with any lights on at night?

Absolutely not! My neighbor leaves his outside light on and it shines through my bedroom window. I am this close to throwing a brick at it.

How often do you vacuum?

Let's see. What figure can I come up with that will accurately reflect my disdain for cleaning but won't paint me as a total slob? How about. . .once a month. That's it! Once a month.

Standard toothbrush or electric?

Standard. I need the exercise.

Do you have a welcome mat on your front porch?

No! That's another thing I have been meaning to buy but haven't gotten around to it.

What is in your oven right now?

Two oven racks. I bake quite often, so using my oven as a storage device is not an option for me.

Is there anything under your bed?

No. This is another one of my quirky habits. I don't like cluttered garages and I don't like storing things under the bed. It's makes me feel like I have too much stuff.

Chore you hate doing the most?

Yard work.

What retro items are in your home?

My computer, an antique twin sleigh bed, and a set of vomit green Tupperware storage containers (circa 1976) that I absolutely adore.

Do you have a separate room that you use as an office?

I have a second bedroom that serves as a guest room and an office.

How many mirrors are in your home?

Three -- a mirror over both bathroom vanities and one over my dresser.

What color are your walls?

A light Khaki color. The wall color is one of the reasons I bought this house.

Do you keep any kind of protection weapons in your home?

No. I'd just find a way to hurt myself with them.

What does your home smell like right now?

Clean air that is free from allergens. I just changed the filter on my furnace.

Favorite candle scent?

Roses, I guess.

Ever been on your roof?

Why on earth would I do that?

How many TVs do you have?

Three -- one in each bedroom and one in the living room.

How many house phones?

None. I use my cell phone.

Do you have a housekeeper?

I wish.

What style do you decorate in?

My style leans toward the traditional, but I also love cottage style.

Do you like solid colors in furniture or prints?

Either one depending on how it's executed. A combination of the two in different pieces (solid couch with a floral chair) can be quite attractive.

Is there a smoke detector in your home?

Yes, but it's disconnected right now because it keeps beeping inexplicably. Changing the battery doesn't seem to help. I'd buy a new one but they discountinued making the kind I have and its replacement has a different mounting bracket. I'm not mechanically inclined enough to install something like that.

In case of fire, what are the items in your house which you’d grab if you only could make one quick trip?

My purse.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS, PEOPLE!