48 Things......

48 Things Tou Could Care Less About

1. FIRST NAME? Ellen

2. WERE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE? Nope. My parents looked for a name that would be pronouncable in several languages, as they were from 2 different countries and I was born in a third.

3. WHEN DID YOU LAST CRY? Wow, that's a surprisingly hard one. I don't cry often. I had a short, good cry 2 years ago when I had to make the decision to put down my first-born foal, Milagro, at 6 days old. Other than that, I have had a few tears running down my cheeks at the end of the movie "The Notebook". I must say, I feel embarrassed when I cry. Don't know why.

4. DO YOU LIKE YOUR HANDWRITING? Yes I do, but I find that it is getting worse due to under-use.

5. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LUNCHMEAT? I LOVE roast beef, especially if accompanied by a good mayo or horseradish dressing.

6. IF YOU WERE ANOTHER PERSON WOULD YOU BE FRIENDS WITH YOU? I hope so. I am very loyal and will go out of my way to help other people.

7. DO YOU HAVE A JOURNAL? Other than this blog, no. I've never been one to write down my thoughts or emotions before.

8. DO YOU STILL HAVE YOUR TONSILS? No.

9. WOULD YOU BUNGEE JUMP? Heck, yeah! Funny, this is about the only crazy thing I haven't done yet. I'm a scuba diver, I've sky-dived, I've jumped from one speedboat to another while going REALLY fast.

10. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CEREAL? None, I don't like cereal.

11. DO YOU UNTIE YOUR SHOES WHEN YOU TAKE THEM OFF? Yes, 'cause you still need to untie them to gt them back on. So why not do it right away?

12. DO YOU THINK YOU ARE STRONG? Emotionally yes, physically yes. Carrying 70 lbs bales of hay does wonders for your strength.

13. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ICE CREAM FLAVOR? Actually, I don't eat much ice cream. If I buy some, it usually ends up stale in the freezer.

14. SHOE SIZE? 8 1/2

15. RED OR PINK? I like them both, but if I had to choose, pink.

16. WHAT IS THE LEAST FAVORITE THING ABOUT YOURSELF? I let people take advantage of me.

17. WHO DO YOU MISS THE MOST? My mom, who lives 3,000 miles away with failing health.

18. DO YOU WANT EVERYONE TO SEND THIS BACK TO YOU? No.

19. WHAT COLOR PANTS, SHIRT AND SHOES ARE YOU WEARING? Black sweatpants, black and white sweater, no shoes.

20. LAST THING YOU ATE? 2 gummybears.

21. WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO RIGHT NOW? Lisa Gerrard's Duality. Absolutely gorgeous music, highly recommeded.

22. IF YOU WERE A CRAYON, WHAT COLOR WOULD YOU BE? Silver, matching the silver-white snow outside.

23. FAVORITE SMELL? Puppy-breath, patchouli, fresh-baked bread.

24. WHO WAS THE LAST PERSON YOU TALKED TO ON THE PHONE? My husband, letting me know he arrived safely at work.

25. THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE ABOUT PEOPLE YOU ARE ATTRACTED TO? Their nose. Yup, I'm weird.

26. DO YOU LIKE THE PERSON YOU STOLE this FROM? Yes, I stole it from Anne

27. FAVORITE DRINK? Diet Pepsi. Hands down.

28. FAVORITE SPORT? Speed skating. How can a half dutch, half norwegian not love that?

29. EYE COLOR? Blue.

30. HAT SIZE? I have a fairly small head, don't know the exact size.

31. DO YOU WEAR CONTACTS? No.

32. FAVORITE FOOD? Sushi. Nothing comes even close.

33. SCARY MOVIES OR HAPPY ENDINGS? Both. Especially if the end makes you THINK.

34. What happened to 34, Anne?

35. SUMMER OR WINTER? Neither. Fall and spring are my favorites.

36. HUGS OR KISSES? Depends. The big question is when to do what. It's so much easier in Holland where you always kiss 3 times; left-right-left cheek.

37. FAVORITE DESSERT? Crepes suzette, but I rarely eat desserts anymore.

38. WHO IS MOST LIKELY TO RESPOND? I echo Anne's response: To what?

39. LEAST LIKELY TO RESPOND? Same.

40. WHAT BOOKS ARE YOU READING? I used to read 3 or 4 books a week, but lately I've been knitting more. I'm currently reading 2 books. Bob Woodward's State of Denial, and Susan Holloway Scott's Duchess.

41. WHAT'S ON YOUR MOUSE PAD? I don't have one. My mouse is wireless and I drag it across the armrest of my comfy chair.

42. WHAT DID YOU WATCH LAST NIGHT ON TV? The news.

43. FAVORITE SOUNDS? A heart-rendering cello-solo, the horses nickering when I enter the barn, the click-clack of knitting needles, my husband whispering that he loves me.

44. ROLLING STONES OR THE BEATLES? Both, depending on the mood du jour.

45. THE FURTHEST YOU'VE BEEN FROM HOME? As far as I can go without entering outer space.

46. WHAT'S YOUR SPECIAL TALENT? Healing sick animals.

47. WHERE WERE YOU BORN? Denmark.

48. WHO SENT THIS TO YOU? I stole it from Anne.