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December 12, 2012 By Janine 8 Comments

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So these are the questions I’m asking myself this morning.

1. Does watching a Rod Stewart Christmas Special put you one step closer to pensioner status?

2. Do exams have any value?

3. What classifies as funny?

4. This Christmas thing is coming up fast, what the hell do you buy people?

5. What will 2013 bring?

6. Who reads blogs?

Do you have any answers for me,or perhaps you would like to share what’s on your mind this fine day?

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  1. Rachel @ The Kids Are All Right says

    December 12, 2012 at 6:54 am

    These are the questions I’ve asked in my mind in the past ten minutes:
    1. Is there something wrong with you if Metamucil doesn’t work?
    2. I wonder if Paris Hilton is feeling her age and if her partying ways have caught up with her physically?
    3. Is cake an acceptable breakfast if it is full of dried fruit and nuts?

    Reply
    • Janine says

      December 12, 2012 at 7:04 am

      Minds like steel traps you and I. We’ve got all the big issues covered. In my hypochondriac mind I would have already moved beyond the Metamucil not working, to long lingering death, and planning the funeral, but that’s just my over-active imagination which drives my family crazy, I’m sure you’re fine. I’m convinced Paris is on the down hill slide. And yes cake is perfectly acceptable breakfast food – doesn’t dried fruit help with that problem you are trying to cure with Metamucil? Go for it.

      Reply
  2. Rachel @ The Kids Are All Right says

    December 13, 2012 at 1:09 pm

    Well, you would think. But I’m beginning to suspect my insides are like cement. Anyway, it all worked this morning. Over sharing?

    Reply
    • Janine says

      December 13, 2012 at 10:37 pm

      I feel we are getting to know each other very well, as do the other readers!

      Reply
  3. Chrystina says

    December 14, 2012 at 2:10 am

    1. I have no idea.
    2. Depends on how your brain works. Math and science exams had value for me. English and History exams had almost no point. I can’t remember names, dates, places, facts – but give me something I can solve and I’m all about it.
    3. Something that takes you mentally away from your day-to-day activities in a good way that emotionally effects you so much you’re inclined… oh goodness. what does the dictionary say? Good job, google. “Causing laughter or amusement; humorous.” Maybe that’s a cop out.
    4. Gift certificates to favorite restasurants, aprons, arts and crafts supplies, ornaments, photo books, scarves, things that I know people want but won’t buy themselves, something that reminds me of someone the second I see them.
    5. Hopefully good things. And my 25th birthday.
    6. Absolutely everyone. Your interests probably definitely define which ones though.

    That’s the best I can do for you 🙂

    Reply
    • Janine says

      December 14, 2012 at 7:13 am

      You are a champion! I need you here to do my christmas shopping for me, and make lovely cards to go with them!

      Reply
  4. nmsullivan0909 says

    December 17, 2012 at 10:18 am

    1. yes
    2. yes. (i’m a teacher!)
    3. whatever makes you laugh until you shake.
    4. flannel bedding. it’s warm. or flannel pajamas. oh, it’s summer there. swimsuits? suntan lotion?
    5. i have no idea. peace, and a good far-away friend. many fine parenting adventures, too, probably.
    6. i do!

    Reply
    • Janine says

      December 17, 2012 at 1:39 pm

      Funny that the teacher thinks exams matter LOL!

      Reply

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