Edie Montreux
Take a Break
Today, one of my friends posted this list of questions to take a break from politics, back to school, and other bullshit. Since my last blog talked about how I’m taking it easy on BLOGGING, I figured, why not?!
1. ARE YOU NAMED AFTER SOMEONE?
My first name belonged to my great aunt.
2. WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU CRIED?
Yesterday. Gene Wilder died. He’s in a better place and wow, what a wonderful legacy he’s left us, but I still cried.

3. DO YOU LIKE YOUR HANDWRITING?
I don’t mind it. Writing hurts like hell because I push too hard, so I don’t like that.
4. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LUNCH MEAT?
Roast beef.
5. DO YOU HAVE ANY KIDS?
NOPE!
6. IF YOU WERE ANOTHER PERSON WOULD YOU BE FRIENDS WITH YOU?
Only if the two of us had a chance to open up and discover how much we have in common. Otherwise, no.
7. DO YOU USE SARCASM?

8. DO YOU STILL HAVE YOUR TONSILS?
Yes.
9. WOULD YOU BUNGEE JUMP?
No. I’d sooner skydive.
10. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CEREAL?
Haha no.

11. DO YOU UNTIE YOUR SHOES WHEN YOU TAKE THEM OFF?
Yes.
12. DO YOU THINK YOU’RE STRONG?
Think? I know I’m strong. I got out of bed today.
13. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ICE CREAM?
Chocolate.
14. WHAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE ABOUT PEOPLE?

15. RED OR PINK? Red.
16. WHAT IS THE LEAST FAVORITE THING YOU LIKE ABOUT YOURSELF?
My Grammar-Nazism. Seriously…the least favorite thing I like about myself? What kind of dichotomy is that?

17. WHAT COLOR PANTS AND SHOES ARE YOU WEARING?
Blue jeans and black shoes.
18. WHAT WAS THE LAST THING YOU ATE?
Peanuts.
19. WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO RIGHT NOW?
Hamilton. “Take a Break.” Puts me in the mood to write this blog post.
20. IF YOU WERE A CRAYON, WHAT COLOR WOULD YOU BE?
Midnight blue.
21. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE SCENT OR SMELL?
Fresh brewed coffee.
22. WHO WAS THE LAST PERSON YOU TALKED TO ON THE PHONE?
JET.
23. FAVORITE SPORT TO WATCH?
Hockey.
24. HAIR COLOR THAT’S REAL?
Brown with silver streaks.
25. EYE COLOR?
Green
26. DO YOU WEAR CONTACTS?
Yes, when I want to see.
27. FAVORITE FOOD?
Fruit. Or pasta.

28. SCARY MOVIES OR HAPPY ENDINGS?
Happy endings. I write romance, remember?
29. LAST MOVIE YOU WATCHED?
Batman vs. Superman. Meh.
30. WHAT COLOR SHIRT ARE YOU WEARING?
Gray
31. SUMMER OR WINTER?
Winter. Less sun.
32. HUGS OR KISSES?
DO NOT TOUCH ME UNDER PUNISHMENT OF DEATH. (Hugs for BESTEST friends. Kisses only for Lemur.)

33. FAVORITE DESSERT?

34. WHAT BOOK ARE YOU CURRENTLY READING?
Iron and Ether by Gus Li. Still. I know. It’s long. And fascinating. But long.
35. WHAT IS ON YOUR MOUSE PAD?
People still have those? How…quaint.
36. WHAT DID YOU WATCH ON T.V. LAST?
The news.
37. FAVORITE SOUND?
Freddie Mercury’s voice.
38. ROLLING STONES OR BEATLES?
Queen. Your question is invalid.
39. WHAT IS THE FARTHEST YOU HAVE TRAVELED?
I once flew from New York City to LA, all so I could get to Vegas. Does that count?
40. DO YOU HAVE A SPECIAL TALENT?
I just wrote a whole blog and I didn’t say shit. Reminds me of this guy:
