POLL!!! Random questions

littlemoments324

-What is your most wanted item on your xmas, Hanukkah, holiday list? 
-What is the latest book that you read (or are reading)?
-Are you done shopping for the holidays?
-Do you like to clean?  If so what is your favorite thing to clean and what product do you use to clean it?
-What is the weather like where you live?
-1 random fact about you.
-PIP your latest wedding obsession!

mekiakoo

Yay! I love this!

-What is your most wanted item on your xmas, Hanukkah, holiday list?  I don't really know, kind of want an iPad but FI and I may buy it together for our birthday (we have the same birthday)

-What is the latest book that you read (or are reading)? Just finished a book but I can't for the life remember what it was called. But I've been reading wedding magazines!
 
-Are you done shopping for the holidays? Yes, thank god.

-Do you like to clean?  If so what is your favorite thing to clean and what product do you use to clean it? No I don't, but I like a clean house. I LOVE it when I'm all done with cleaning, especially when the toilet/sinks are clean!

-What is the weather like where you live? Frozen hell. It's usually horrible in the winter, last year we went for a week with -45.

-1 random fact about you. I hate bacon

-PIP your latest wedding obsession! Bouquets! I have it on the other thread but here it is!



ETA, for some reason, i thought the weather question was asking about our typical weather, but actually its 25 and foggy here. The trees are beautiful- frost all over!

littlemoments324

-What is your most wanted item on your xmas, Hanukkah, holiday list?   I really need a new blow dryer!!  So, I'm hoping I get that!!
-What is the latest book that you read (or are reading)?  I haven't read in a while...haven't really had time!! Jan.2nd I'll be reading anatomy and then physics...ugh...
-Are you done shopping for the holidays?  1 more person and we're done!!  FI's lil bro wants the new red hot chili peppers album!
-Do you like to clean?  If so what is your favorite thing to clean and what product do you use to clean it?  Yes, I like to clean for the most part...I love Lysol 4-in-1 foaming cleaner!  awesome for the shower!
-What is the weather like where you live?  It is gloomy and windy in FL...
-1 random fact about you.  I don't share drinks with people...even if I really want to try a drink, I won't drink out of it unless it is FI...
-PIP your latest wedding obsession!  The flowergirl dress we got for $15!!  Now all she needs is purple shoes!

BrightFirefly

-What is your most wanted item on your xmas, Hanukkah, holiday list? 
I want an electric can opener. I am so freakin' tired of fighting with our 1952 busted can opener to open anything that doesn't have a pull-tab. Grr!

-What is the latest book that you read (or are reading)?
I'm reading "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" right now. I am trying to finish it before the movie comes out. It's def. a page-turner.

-Are you done shopping for the holidays?
Almost. I have a few small things to buy still.

-Do you like to clean?  If so what is your favorite thing to clean and what product do you use to clean it?
I don't like to clean - but If I had to pick something - I guess the carpet. It just really feels like it paid off in the end and looks a world different!

-What is the weather like where you live?
Sunny and about forty today.

-1 random fact about you.
I am the definition of clumsy. My nickname growing up was "Grace" because I was (and still am) the total opposite. I can't make it through cooking a meal without dropping at least half the ingredients/equipment on the floor. For example - I am baking cookies - well I now have a flour mess on the floor (along with the mixer - which I dropped)

FI banned me from the kitchen because I burned myself with boiling water last week - but I still sneak in

-PIP your latest wedding obsession!
I don't have one right now ) - but I suppose dresses might be close.

BrightFirefly

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[QUOTE]What is the latest book that you read (or are reading)? Just finished a book but I can't for the life remember what it was called. But I've been reading wedding magazines!  Posted by mekiakoo[/QUOTE]

Do you like the wedding magazines?

I haven't found a good one yet. They're almost all just advertisements for really expensive products. :\

Skyjewell23

-What is your most wanted item on your xmas, Hanukkah, holiday list?

I'm just asking for money, but FI is getting me a really awesome straightener.   
-What is the latest book that you read (or are reading)?

I just read a book called the room. Its awesome but, really sad
-Are you done shopping for the holidays?

Sort of. I still have alot to do.
-Do you like to clean?  If so what is your favorite thing to clean and what product do you use to clean it?

I clean when I'm angry. I don't really have a favorite cleaning product and I'll clean pretty much anything when I'm angry.

I HATE doing the dishes though.
-What is the weather like where you live?

Currently it's freezing. 
-1 random fact about you.

I'm dying to have a baby but, terrified that I will regret it. I over thing everything lol. 
-PIP your latest wedding obsession!

AllyG303

What is your most wanted item on your xmas, Hanukkah, holiday list? 


This:

I probably won't get it though, because my mom is really cheap with stuff and freaks out over a purse that costs more than $20.

-What is the latest book that you read (or are reading)?
I'm currently reading Christmas Wedding by James Patterson

-Are you done shopping for the holidays?Almost, I just have to get something for my grandma, but I already have an idea in my head of what I'm getting her. 

-Do you like to clean?  If so what is your favorite thing to clean and what product do you use to clean it? Not really, but I like when things are clean.  I actually like cleaning the bathroom, because it's usually the most drastic cleaning results.  I use Lysol bathroom cleaner for the countertops and toilet seat, whatever toilet bowl cleaner is on sale, and then a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser for the tub/shower

-What is the weather like where you live? Today it's 60* and rainy, but most likely I'll have my sunshine back in a day or 2. 

-1 random fact about you. I never learned how to ride a bike

-PIP your latest wedding obsession!
I already PIPed mine in an earlier thread...but just because I truly am obsessed with them:

Madisonpenny

What is your most wanted item on your xmas, Hanukkah, holiday list?  Gift certificates to Home Depot so i can repaint my house!!
-What is the latest book that you read (or are reading)? Digital Fortress by Dan Brown
-Are you done shopping for the holidays? Yes!
-Do you like to clean?  If so what is your favorite thing to clean and what product do you use to clean it? Indifferent, I don't like it but I don't not like to either...
-What is the weather like where you live? Sunny with a chance of rain
-1 random fact about you. I seem to attempt becoming a vegetarian at least one a year.. my last effort lasted 6 months and then the whiff of bacon ended it all.

KarleeKrause35

-What is your most wanted item on your xmas, Hanukkah, holiday list? 
A puppy! (Which I am becoming the proud owner of this coming Sunday!)
-What is the latest book that you read (or are reading)?
I'm reading The Help right now, I've wanted to for awhile now and hadn't gotten around to it.
-Are you done shopping for the holidays?
Not quite, but I do have an idea of what I'm getting everybody .Done for FI now, though!
-Do you like to clean?  If so what is your favorite thing to clean and what product do you use to clean it?
I don't like to clean anything. Ever. I only do it because I have to.
-What is the weather like where you live?
It's fuucking cold.
-1 random fact about you.
I'm afraid of cats.
-PIP your latest wedding obsession!
My latest obsession is our wedding cake, which is not chosen yet. I don't even know what I like and haven't been able to find any inspiration even on the internet, which is why this is becoming an obsession.

Rebis58

-What is your most wanted item on your xmas, Hanukkah, holiday list? 

An e-reader, which I'm really hoping my parents decide to get me, and a keyboard (as in paino, not for a computer), which FI got me (we will not be together for xmas so we did our Christmas when I visited him this weekend)
-What is the latest book that you read (or are reading)?

Currently reading Under the Dome by Stephen King
-Are you done shopping for the holidays?

Almost completely done
-Do you like to clean?  If so what is your favorite thing to clean and what product do you use to clean it?

No I don't but I like a clean house so I force myself haha
-What is the weather like where you live?

Pretty nice, a little chilly but sunny
-1 random fact about you.

I'm really scared of cancer. For some reason, part of me is convinced I will one day get some form of cancer. And then I worry that by thinking of cancer, I am somehow willing my body to develop cancer. These thoughts don't overwhelm me or affect my everyday life, they just pop up every time I have a weird symptom.
-PIP your latest wedding obsession!

I haven't done anything wedding related lately, but the most recent thing I've been considering is flower girl outfits. I might have my FMIL make something like this, but in turquoise or green and a white shirt

bells24412

-What is your most wanted item on your xmas, Hanukkah, holiday list? 
Cape Cod Braclet 


 
-What is the latest book that you read (or are reading)? I am starting on the Hunger Games since the movie is coming out next year and my BFF said we should go see it together.

-Are you done shopping for the holidays? HA! No! I have like 5 people left and my FI's stocking.

-Do you like to clean?  If so what is your favorite thing to clean and what product do you use to clean it? Ugh. No, not at all!! I think the thing I hate doing the most is dishes!

-What is the weather like where you live? It is cold. It is currently in the 40s.

-1 random fact about you. I tend to forget a lot  and when i remember i always say AHHH SH*T! and My FI yells at me because of it. lol.

-PIP your latest wedding obsession! Flower Girl Dress! The dress would be a champagne color or a rose color.

ceglare4

-What is your most wanted item on your xmas, Hanukkah, holiday list? An automatic car starter!
 
-What is the latest book that you read (or are reading)? Currently reading Prep.

-Are you done shopping for the holidays? Almost! I have one more gift to get FI, a white elephant gift, and all the stuff for FI's stocking.

-Do you like to clean?  If so what is your favorite thing to clean and what product do you use to clean it? Eh, not really, but I do like having a clean apartment. I clean every two weeks religiously. Mr Clean in the bathroom works wonders!

-What is the weather like where you live? I live in Michigan so we have four seasons. Right now it's cold out, but surprisingly sunny. That's a rarity in Michigan in the winter.

-1 random fact about you. The only thing that I can ever remember winning (other than a few bucks on a scratch-off here and there) are cupcakes during a cake walk at a school carnival. To go along with that, it was at the Catholic school that I used to go to.

-PIP your latest wedding obsession!

This is the garter I want!

k8888

-What is your most wanted item on your xmas, Hanukkah, holiday list? - A new job  
-What is the latest book that you read (or are reading)? - A Dance With Dragons (Book 5 in Song of Fire & Ice series) by George RR Martin, and I Will Teach You To Be Rich by Ramit Sethi
-Are you done shopping for the holidays? - Almost.... procrastinating so bad this year
-Do you like to clean?  If so what is your favorite thing to clean and what product do you use to clean it? - I only like to clean when I'm in the mood and it usually turns into a huge production... vacuuming is my favorite and I'm a Dyson fan
-What is the weather like where you live? - Cold but clear
-1 random fact about you. - When I was little I used to tell people my goal in life was to be Dolly Parton because she has big boobs (wish granted! hahaha)
-PIP your latest wedding obsession!



THESE but sandals and in white/silver glitter for my wedding!
I made these same shoes but in hot pink and wore them out this weekend and they were a huge hit.

NikkiF731

-What is your most wanted item on your xmas, Hanukkah, holiday list?  A new bathrobe! I realize that makes me 92 but I get cold ALL the time and when the zipper on my cozy black robe broke I was a little devastated.  (don't judge!) hehe
-What is the latest book that you read (or are reading)? just finished a fun one and am torn between starting The Girl Who Played With Fire or just sticking to my Praxis 2 study book till the test is done.
-Are you done shopping for the holidays? YES
-Do you like to clean?  If so what is your favorite thing to clean and what product do you use to clean it? I love cleaning but I can't really pick a favorite thing to clean...it's more about the overall process than one specific area for me.
-What is the weather like where you live? sunny but cold
-1 random fact about you. Clowns and movies with creepy children scare the daylights out of me.
-PIP your latest wedding obsession! don't really have one at the moment

mekiakoo

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: POLL!!! Random questions : Do you like the wedding magazines? I haven't found a good one yet. They're almost all just advertisements for really expensive products. :\
Posted by BrightFirefly[/QUOTE]

It's more of a guilty pleasure :) I enjoy looking at dresses and other things for ideas mostly. I like The Knot magazine and BRIDES. I agree, almost all of them have similar stuff, but I like looking at them all the time!

michelle11988

-What is your most wanted item on your xmas, Hanukkah, holiday list?  I got my MacBook for myself so I think a cover for that would be nice. Or the cake cutting set for my wedding.

-What is the latest book that you read (or are reading)?  I just finished a book last week that was good but I have no recollection of the title.  I think I'm going to start the Help tonight. 

-Are you done shopping for the holidays? Almost just one more giftcard for my sister and a couple things for FI's stocking.

-Do you like to clean?  If so what is your favorite thing to clean and what product do you use to clean it? Eh sort of but not really, but I hate living in clutter and messes.  I don't mind the bathroom and love the all-purpose clorox wipes  

-What is the weather like where you live? ick, cold and windy today but at least a bit sunny 

-1 random fact about you.  I've never died my hair and have no desire to ever do so!

-PIP your latest wedding obsession!  No pics but I've been looking at flower girl dresses.

bridetobe71412

-What is your most wanted item on your xmas, Hanukkah, holiday list? 
I want a new black bag, probably this one: http://www.neimanmarcus.com/store/catalog/productImagesPopup.jhtml?selected=mg&mwsInfo=large&item=prod140010225&yB=mg_prod140010225
-What is the latest book that you read (or are reading)?
I just read The Help (finally) too!
-Are you done shopping for the holidays?
Not even close and I feel horrible about it but I just haven't had time.
-Do you like to clean?  If so what is your favorite thing to clean and what product do you use to clean it?
I may be in the minority here, but I absolutely LOVE to clean. Dishes and vacuuming are my favorite. I could wash dishes all day. Weird, I know. I also love the Mr Clean Magic Eraser. I use it on everything.
Also, I have a dishwasher and have never once used it. I wash everything by hand. It drives my fiance crazy.
-What is the weather like where you live?
It's getting cold and I hate it.
-1 random fact about you.
I know nearly every single line to Mean Girls.
-PIP your latest wedding obsession!
Newest obsession is invitations. But that's only because I literally JUST finished booking our videographer who is insanely awesome!

LynHeartsLife

-What is your most wanted item on your xmas, Hanukkah, holiday list?  um i dunno, i asked FI for perfum, Chanel Chance i really want a new fresh sent for the wedding and i thought it would be extra nice if it came from FI
-What is the latest book that you read (or are reading)? The Other Queen, it's kinda like an extra book on the end of The Other Boleyn Girl series.. that is awesome
-Are you done shopping for the holidays? nope but i do know the last few things i need i just live in the middle of no where and havent been in the city for a few weeks.
-Do you like to clean?  If so what is your favorite thing to clean and what product do you use to clean it? hmm... i feel so satisfied when i clean my car inside and out! When it's washed and vacuumed and i have this all natural spray cleaner that's smells like mint and teatree that i love to use on the interior
-What is the weather like where you live? cold, like -20 C and really foggy... which does mean hoar frost tho which is so pretty
-1 random fact about you.....um, i can get my foot behind my head... it's after 11 that's all i could think of lol
-PIP your latest wedding obsession! BM dresses... i wish this was over! there is no way i can make more than 2 of my 5 bms happy at any point in time. And i have suggested a 'pick your own in this colour family' and no one is keen on that either :S this is the dress (in yellow) i was in love with since like last march and of couse as soon as they tried it on half of them hated it lol...

Elinetrouwt

-What is your most wanted item on your xmas, Hanukkah, holiday list?

A pretty necklace, and I got one!  
-What is the latest book that you read (or are reading)?

Does the travel guide to Oregon and Washington count? If not, last saturday I read 'To the wedding'. Beautiful, but not a happy marriage book.

-Are you done shopping for the holidays?

Not really, still need a present for FI and his family. We already did the presents thing with my side of the family.
-Do you like to clean?  If so what is your favorite thing to clean and what product do you use to clean it?

Hate it.
-What is the weather like where you live?

Raining. My shoes and socks got wet this morning, and they're still freezing. Yuck.
-1 random fact about you.

I discovered I am a so called 'fall type' fashion color wise lately, and it helped my dress sense tremendously.
-PIP your latest wedding obsession!

I'm completely obsessing over our honeymoon. This is crater lake in Oregon:

AllyG303

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[QUOTE]--PIP your latest wedding obsession! I'm completely obsessing over our honeymoon. This is crater lake in Oregon:
Posted by Elinetrouwt[/QUOTE]

How funny, FI just said to me the other day "I want to go back to Crater Lake".  It really is beautiful in person!

ginadog

-What is your most wanted item on your xmas, Hanukkah, holiday list? 
I've been needing slip-on winter boots for like 3 years now.  But I'll have to get them myself as we're not doing gifts.

-What is the latest book that you read (or are reading)?
Omnivore's Dilemma.  Got it for my birthday May 2010 and still not finished.  Kind of have a thesis to work on.

-Are you done shopping for the holidays?
We fly out 12/24 and have not started shopping at all!  We have FI's parents, his sister and her H and kids. 


-Do you like to clean?  If so what is your favorite thing to clean and what product do you use to clean it?
I guess I do like to make things tidy and clean.  It's how I procrastinate on my thesis.  No particular product, but I am anti paper towels.  I only use cloth rags.


-What is the weather like where you live?
33F and snowing


-1 random fact about you.
I have played the flute for 23 years.  When I was in HS all I wanted was to be a professional flute player.  I am in a flute group currently, and we do have some paid gigs and also free concerts.  I'm glad I didn't pursue music though.


-PIP your latest wedding obsession!
Dresses!  Floaty chiffon dresses!  LOVE!

dramaqueen91087

-What is your most wanted item on your xmas, Hanukkah, holiday list?  Books. I love to read and I know my mom got me a few specific books i want. its driving me crazy that I have to wait until Christmas to read them. 
-What is the latest book that you read (or are reading)? Right now I'm re-reading Boy Meets Girl by Meg Cabot.
-Are you done shopping for the holidays? Almost, I just have to order my moms gift, and get FI to get the gifts for his family
-Do you like to clean?  If so what is your favorite thing to clean and what product do you use to clean it? I hate cleaning. I especially hate doing dishes. unfortunatly my room is so bad right now that we can't stand it. I did some last weekend and this weekend is definitly all about cleaning.  
-What is the weather like where you live? Right now, cold, but actually sunny, and no snow, which is highly unusual. We had a little bit a couple days ago but its mostly melted now. I just hope we get a little snow for christmas. Other than that it can stay like this!
-1 random fact about you. I have OCD, so I count everything, like literaly everything. Sometimes its useful but most of the time its just annoying.
-PIP your latest wedding obsession!  No pictures. But now that I officially have a flower girl I've been looking at dresses. Anyone know where to get an inexpensive dress for a three year old??

Elinetrouwt

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: POLL!!! Random questions : How funny, FI just said to me the other day "I want to go back to Crater Lake".  It really is beautiful in person!
Posted by AllyG303[/QUOTE]

<div>Glad to hear that! I spend my time wondering wether we should spend the night after our visit at the lodge next to the lake, or in Klamath falls. First world problems :)</div>