A Facebook thingy prompted me to remember what was quite
possibly my favorite childhood toy: mini flocked bears. You didn't find them in
the toy aisle or even at the regular store. The majority of mine came from
Fabric stores.
My mom is a seamstress, so we spent more time at Hancocks (and Joann's once we
moved to St. Louis) than the grocery. And you know how as a kid you get little
treats for going shopping with mom, like a candy bar or a quarter for the
gumball machine? Well, whenever we would go to Hancocks I would often get
either a card of buttons or a "little bear" as I called them. They
were always in a tub at the checkout with all the other impulse-buy items.
Also, my mom would get them for me when I wasn't with her especially if she saw
a different color and ESPECIALLY when one day she found rabbits (which we sorta
raised for years so anything with rabbits was a big deal, plus I LOVED them
so!).
I had quite the collection, and it's amazing how many different types of
flocked bears one can have. Some were softer than others, some fuzzier, and
some with more personality painted/printed on their little faces. Some had tiny
red bow-ties. Some, like the ones pictures, were rounder and fat (and thus
cuter) with one little arm raised like they were waving or gesturing. Others
were very stiff and thin. They all had personalities in my head...and one day I
took a sharpie to a few of them and drew on glasses and random spots which I
think were diseases because they were on some adventure and fell ill...I was a
crazy kid. And of course there were couples (blue and pink always went together
as did yellow and purple. Green...well I think they went with pink too or
yellow if the yellow was the right gender. My little mind was not yet aware of
homosexuality lol). Oh, and the Christmas bears went together of course even
though they all had bow ties...maybe I was ahead of my time.
The best discovery I ever made was that my Monopoly board was the perfect size for my little bears. Each street rectangle on the board was someone's house, and the royalty of course lived in the corners. I think the neon bears also lived in a corner because they were always together and thus lived together and there were 5 or so of them.
So, um, yes...such a tiny little random craft item brought me hours beyond hours of joy and entertainment. Now I want to find them in StL and...well I'm not sure what to do with them after I find them haha. Let them sit in my closet until I have children old enough to play with them.
So we got a new bra at VS. It's a push-up version of the one with memory foam, thus every time I am near one I must squish it. Sunday they set up the new display and I noted how the available colors looked liek Easter colors....and proceeded to name them...
Bra is here: clickyclick
So there is purple, lavender (wire), white (wireless), black, yellow, navy, and pink. And I started to name them for Alana...
Easter Bunny White
Baby Duck Yellow
Easter Basket Pink
Egg Hunt Purple
And then Alana said the Black was the empty tomb...genius! And there was ONE random grey wireless one that was the rock. So I changed some of the names...and Angie was around at this point, thinking we were silly I'm sure.
Empty Tomb Black
Resurrection White
...Baby Duck Yellow
...hmmm
Mary Magdalen Purple
...at which point Angie laughed harder than I think I have ever heard her laugh. I laughed pretty hard too.
Is Black Sabbath an important band in rock music?
I couldn't say
How old is TOO young to have sex?
High school or younger
Have you ever liked a guy named Wolfgang?
I have never known anyone named Wolfgang, but I'm sure if I did I would adore him.
What do you consider some perks of being your gender?
Men are expected to do things for you, but if you do them for yourself you are all empowered and shit. Also, boobies.
Is there a baby in the room with you right now?
Nope
What occupation do you find sexy?
Music composer
What would you NEVER name one of your children?
Robert
What is the lowest grade you ever received on a report card?
F
Do you put posters on your bedroom walls?
Maybe. I have a couple I love like of a FLW stained glass window and the big photo/Thou Shalt Fly Without Wings screen shot of horses running through the waves at the entrance to the Horse Park...and "Snakes of Kentucky" which is random and so I enjoy it. Otherwise I have my artwork hanging up...or I WILL when I buy frames. Ooo I found perfect frames at Joann's today AND they were 50% off...but of course there was only one left and it was cracked...one single tear.
Do you flip the channel when commercials come on?
I usually fast forward through them because 95% of what I watch is DVRed
How does it feel when your crush doesn't like you back?
Horrible and awkward
Who is someone you wish you could fix things with?
I don't think anyone
Is there anything in your past that you'd like to try again?
I'd LOVE to be Ado Annie in Oklahoma again. I woul dbe 100x better, not that I did a bad job previously.
Do you believe that what comes around goes around?
Yes
Would you rather read the book or watch the movie?
Usually watch the movie, then read the book...because I like to have people provided for me to picture in my head while reading. But sometimes I have read the book first...like with The Other Boleyn Girl I knew who was in the movie so I could picture them as I read the book, and that one I hated how very different the movie was from the book...like, things that didn't even make sense. Oh well...
How do you feel about pickles?
I didn't used to like them but now I do.
What is the longest you've been away from your significant other?
4 months
Do you live your life without limits?
I have some very significant financial and transportation limits right now...
If you were someone else do you think you would find yourself attractive?
Yes
Are you a very easy person to talk to about anything?
Yes...I genuinely try to be interested in whatever you are talking about.
Do you use cheats on games?
Sims, all the time. Well, back in the day when I would play.
Can you ever make your mind up on anything?
I am MUCH better than I used to be, but I still have moments. Ask my co-workers about the bra color decision of last Sunday...haha.
Do you normally always have a good day?
Not since I moved to Indianapolis.
Would people call you a push over?
Sometimes...like all the time at work, which sucks.
Do you always seem to be having second thoughts about something?
Not always.
Would you prefer to drive during the day or during the night?
At night
Are you at peace with yourself?
Not right now
Have you ever been crammed into a locker?
I tried to fit in there myself but was a little too tall. I have photo proof...
Who is your friend that you IM the most?
Strudel
Have you ever sucked on a warhead until it turned sweet?
I keep Warheads as far away from my mouth as possible.
Which is better, strawberries or watermelon?
Strawberries! But both together is AMAZING.
Do you go outside barefoot?
No no no
Monster Energy Drinks, good or bad?
Bad
Do you think you are immature or mature?
Usually mature...with immature moments that are usually around the house having to do with entertaining ourselves.
Do you ever cut out coupons, and then never use them?
All the time
What are your plans for this weekend?
Work....aaaaand work. And possibly BWW tomorrow night for Casey's promotion celebration!
Would you like to learn to play the drums?
No...I would rather learn to play the harp. Thinking about playing drums makes my head explode.
Do your friends ever tell you to stop taking surveys?
nope
Your stuck in a room for 1 hour with a chalk board; what do you draw on it?
spirals, trees, a cow, some buildings, godzilla attacking the buildings, flowers, a hippo, stick people, an elephant...and whatever else comes to me.
When was the last time you had a Hot Pocket?
Wow, um, at least a year ago.
Ever been snowboarding?
Nope
Are you coldhearted?
Not at all
Do you like the quiet?
Definitely
Do you live in the city or county?
On the edge
Do you like most people?
Sure.
How would you react if your celebrity crush came to your door?
I would probably shit my pants and then frantically scramble for my camera and take 100 pictures with him and then videos of him singing to me. (Who is it?? Who is it?? A thousand cupcakes to whomever can guess!)
Has your mom/dad ever walked in on you kissing or anything more with someone?
I don't think so.
If you had to, would you rather dye your hair red or black?
My hair is already red and is staying this way
Do you know what 'elaborate' means?
Yes...do you?
Do you prefer kisses on the nose, cheek or forehead?
forehead
What do you typically do on Easter Day?
Nothing now...dye eggs if I haven't already. Used to go to church, play handbells, and the come home and see what's in our baskets and stuff our faces with chocolate all day...and then drive back to school lol.
Are you embarrassed to tell people your weight?
Nah
If it's snowing, is Christmas extra special?
Ehh...I don't like snow, and the last 2 Christmases we went to Greenwood, so snow woudl NOT be cool for driving to the other side of the city.
Do you think 30$ for a pair of jeans is cheap?
Not at all...that is my absolute MAX to spend on jeans and they better be fantastically awesome.
Do questions about sex in surveys make you uncomfortable?
Nope.
Do you any shirts with any kind of images of food on them? What?
An apple core (which I think CR has now...), a loaf of sliced bread, sad-faced melting popsicles, aaaand I think that is all.
If you asked your mom to describe you, what do you think she'd say?
creative, talented, and pretty
What are you looking forward to?
Giving Travis his b-day presents
Is turkey the best part about the holidays?
It's definitely a perk!
Do you think you'll ever get married?
I fucking HOPE SO
Do you like screamo music?
NO
Have you ever kissed someone older than you?
Every day
Have you ever made out in your room?
Um, yes, a lot.
How many times have you kissed the last person you kissed?
millions of times
What is something you currently want right now?
A real job
Ever had detention?
Once
Are you avoiding anyone right now?
Nope
Ever had your house catch on fire?
Yes...it was scary but luckily tiny.
Name one funny thing that happened today.
Ink made a bed in Dianne's bag.
Whats your phones current battery level?
Full -- used it only for 15 seconds today.
You thoughts on abortions?
They are not so cool...
