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Your home party sounds like fun. Normally I would probably bring in the New Year with soda although if I am out I might have a sip of Champayne or wine (I really hardly ever drink alcohol).

Today went shopping for Christmas dinner. I am not making alot of things I normally would this year mainly because my daughter and her boys won't eat traditional items. If you were going to eliminate anything, which of these items would be the first to go?

Deviled Eggs

Jello

Salad

Probably the jello. No one in my family is really big on jello so we don't eat it often.

Ham is the big item on our Christmas menu. Which one is on yours?

Ham

Turkey

Pot Roast

Ham is our pick for the holiday.

As a side dish which of these is a must for your dinner?

Mash Potatoes and gravy

Yams

Augratin Potatoes

Gotta go with the mashed potatoes and gravy. One of my favorite side dishes.

I like filling the candy dish with little bite size candies. Which of these candies do you like best?

M & M's

Skittles

Reese's Pieces

Reese's pieces is my pick (love peanut butter).

Hope your Christmas was the best. Now the after Christmas sales start. I am going to Penney's in a bit to pick up some items. Which of these would interest you most to buy?

sheet sets

towels

Christmas stuff

Probably go with the christmas stuff. Looking at replacing all my old decorations anyway.

What was the best gift to recieve this Christmas?

Something elctronic

Something personal (like a picture frame)

Something paractical

I am sure most would say something electronic as that seems to be the biggy this year but for myself I prefer something practical like money which I got so bought myself a new blanket for my bed. Also saving up to buy myself a new computer next year plus a new mattress for my bed. Both of these items are expensive. The mattress is costing around six or seven hundred dollars because my bed is a dual adjustable bed. I needed this type due to my circulation problems with my legs.

Just bought my daughter some new sheets for her bed. Which of these type of sheets do you like best?

100% cotton

Egyptian cotton (I got this because if feels so good)

Flannel

Right now I'm sleeping on flannel sheets which are great for the cold weather. Any other time I like the Egyptian cotton. It's so comfy.

There's a lot of hot ticket items up for grabs during the after Christmas sales. I going out and buying some Christmas ornaments to replace these old one that have become brittle and break easily. What would you grab off the sales shelves?

Christmas cards

Christmas lights

Ornaments

Ornaments which I did because alot of mine had broken and became brittle like you said. I still have tons of Christmas cards and lights so did not get any new ones.

On the ball ornaments which of these colors do you like best?

red

green

gold or silver

Since the old ones are white with gold leaf I would pick the gold or silver ornaments.

What do you do with left-over Christmas stuff (like paper or ribbon)?

Save what you can

Recycle it

Throw it away

Usually I save what I can (mostly decorated boxes and bags), the rest I throw away. However this year I threw it all away as my grandsons really tore things up opening their gifts.

I had so much laundry to do after Christmas because of all the new stuff my grandkids got which included clothing and bedding. Which of these fabric softners would you use to make things feel good.

Snuggle

Suavitel

Store brand

Oh my! I love Snuggle so that is my pick. I will on occasion use Downy Fabric Sheets too if they are on sale.

The new year is just about here. What are you looking forward too?

More travel

Paying off more bills

Home impovements

While this is going to really kill most of my pension I have decided to pay off all my debt. I can hardly believe I have so much but then I look at the fact that alot of my pension has been eaten up by the stock market so might as well become debt free. After that I will only have 3 years of a pension unless the stock market starts building up which I doubt with today's economy. After that I will only have my Social Security to rely on. I am really depressed with this turn of events but whatever will be will be.

When listening to music, which type of instrument do you enjoy hearing the most?

guitar

piano

drums

I don't care what the media or anyone else says....the economy suicks.

It's a tie between the piano and the guitar. Just depends on what kind of mood I'm in.

I've begun organizing my bedroom and other boxes. Throwing stuff out I really, really don't need anymore. If you are cleaning out something what do you tackle first?

Closet

Kitchen

bedroom

Usually it is my closet although recently I organized some things in my kitchen. My next project is my office.

Tax time is coming up soon. Who do you have do your taxes?

yourself

go to a site on-line

go to a tax preparer like H&R Block

Actually there is a service that does my taxes for free here in Tucson. So that's what I do.

American Idol will air again in a few weeks. Besides the talent what are you looking forward to watching this season?

Steven and J-Lo again

any "new" changes

Seeing who the mentors are for the contestants.

Not sure if they are having mentors but hope so. I am actually looking forward to seeing Steven Tyler again as I thought he was a riot last season. But let me add I am glad they kept the same judges.

What category do you like the idols to sing?

country

r&b

year they were born

I like all three categories but the one most interesting is the year they were born.

WOW! I've had a busy couple of days. This year I committed to totally cleaning out everything I don't absolutely need. Or just junk piled up in boxes. Today I reduces four boxes down to one. Not an easy task let me tell you. LOL

What are you most likely to save when cleaning out your closets, ect?

books

old clothes

nic nacs

I hate to say this but I have a bad habit of keeping old clothes thinking I might lose some weight and get back in them (I never do). I'm getting better but still have a few old items.

Yesterday I finally re-arranged all my Christmas stuff and put it away in my shed (what a job). Now that the holidays are over I am somewhat depressed because of a variety of reasons. So far this year has sucked for me and it is only the 6th day of the new year. On a happier note which of these things do you miss most of the holiday season?

Christmas music

Christmas lights

Christmas spirit

I'm sorry you are feeling down after the holidays Crystal. If there is anything I can do for you please let me know. I will keep you in my prayers that things get better for you.
Now for your question, I think it's pretty much a tie between the three.

My youngest daughter and I went shopping earlier today. Afterwards we stopped at a fast food place to eat. Which one would you stop and eat at?

McDonald's

Jack in the Box

Burger King

Thanks Deni for the prayers. My main depression is losing most of my pension. Then of course at this time of year I miss my hubby so much (keep remembering good times we used to have with the whole family). Hard to believe he has been dead for 8 years but I still miss him so badly. The last piece of depression has to do with my mother. She took a trip to Switzerland to see my brother and was suppose to stay until next March however she has decided to cut her visit short and is actually coming back this week. Don't get me wrong I love my mom but when she is here she is a total handful and I feel like a prisoner in our house because she does not like to be alone and wants to talk for hours on end. I get so frustrated because I do want a life outside of this house. Oh, hell other problems with her are her bad eyesight and I am afraid she might go blind and then I honestly do not know what I will do as I can not be at home 24/7. Most people say put her in a home but my mother's mind is pretty sharp and she will definitely veto that. Sorry did not mean to write a book here but do have alot on my plate.

Now for your question, it kind of depends what I feel in the mood for but overall I would have to say I usually go to Jack In The Box most often.

Got a real deal on chicken tenderloins so baked them yesterday. Which of these methods do you like to use?

fry them

bake them in a sesoning bag (I did this)

boil them to put in stuff like salads

I understand. It's hard on everyone with this economy the way it is. Cracks me up that the media aka newspapers say things are getting better (even if it is slightly). And yet we have companies still down sizing or finding ways of cutting costs.
My grandparents passed away 16 years ago and I still miss them so I can kind of relate to how you feel about your husband.
I love my mom too but she is seriously getting on my nerves. Since I now have my own computer I can do things with someone looking over my shoulder to see what I'm doing. Now she continuely walks by my bedroom peeking in. Most of the time I'm simply doing some drawing or on the computer (facebook or twitter)
Anyway, glad you are back.

Now to your question: I'll call it a three way tie sort of. I say that because I really like chicken bake in a seasoning bad.

Because I ride the city bus around town I tend to get to my appts way too early. Here is my question. If that happened to you how would you use the time?

shopping (if a store were nearby)

sit in waiting room reading

take a walk

Most likely sit in waiting room reading a book. I have about 5 books I intend to read once I get my projects done.

I honestly can not believe that we have yet to get snow here. I am kind of glad though as driving is so much easier. Anyhow it was kind of cold and I felt like having soup for lunch. Which of these soups warm you up best?

Beef Barley

Potato

Bean With Bacon

Yummy, I love soups ..... PERIOD! So this is a tie.
It's been pretty cold here lately too. And windy. Luckily it's not been so cold that I have to pull out my coat too often. Which one of these ways help you stay warm on a cold day?

Wearing a soft pair of comfy socks

Wrap up in a favorite blanket

Turn up the thernostat

Well it is a combination of all of these I think however one thing I can say is if my feet are warm, I'm warm so that probably tops the list.

So many of these hand and body lotions contain the same ingredients. Which of these ingredients do you think has the best advantage?

aloe

shea butter

lanolin