Stacy-ology

ARCHAEOLOGY: the study of material remains

Q. What's the oldest article of clothing you still wear?
A. a gown my dad bought me when Aidan was born over 6 years ago. I've gained too much weight to wear anything older than that.

Q. What's the oldest article of clothing you won't get rid of?
A. a Hawaiian dress that my Grandma Dorthy brought back for me from Hawaii in the '70s.

Q. When was the house/building you live in built?
A. 1917.

Q. What in your fridge needs to be thrown out?
A. potato salad from our last cook-out

BIBLIOLOGY: the study of publication

Q. What are you reading?
A. The Girls' Guide to Hunting and Fishing by Melissa Bank

Q. Do you have a favorite quote?
A. "If you want to be happy, be." - Leo Tolstoy

Q. What's the most recent music you purchased?
A. some stuff by Green River Ordinance, an up-and-coming band that I'm loving.

Q. What book could you read again without being bored?
A. I want to read The Life of Pi again. And I never tire of the book of Romans.

CARDIOLOGY: the study of the heart

Q. How old were you the first time you fell in love?
A. 2nd grade. With Kyle. Stayed in love with him until we were in college!

Q. What charities do you have a heart for?
A. Fortress Youth Development Center here in Fort Worth - ministering to the physical, social and spiritual needs of inner city kids. And the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society... ever since one of my best friends (Elaine Mc) died within 5 weeks of being diagnosed with Leukemia when she was 15.

Q. What's the best way someone can show their love for you?
A. Tell me why they love me, or bring me a Diet Vanilla Coke from Sonic. LOL!

Q. Name five things you "love":
A. a clean kitchen, knitted dishtowels, Darren's scruffy beard, open windows, the mountains

PHYSIOLOGY: the study of physical function

Q. Are you right-handed or left-handed?
A. right

Q. Do you like your smile?
A. It's crooked and my teeth are grayish and dull.

Q. What's your best feature?
A. my smile. LOL!

Q. Have you ever had anything removed from your body?
A. my gall bladder

Q. Which of your five senses do you think is keenest?
A. smell, definitely. I have a bionic nose!

OMNOLOGY: the study of everything

Q. What color do you think looks best on you?
A. I always get compliments when I wear coral and dark red.

Q. Have you ever swallowed a non-food item by mistake?
A. one of my contacts. LOL!

Q. What's your favorite flavor of gum?
A. Orbit Mint Mojito

Q. Where's the first place you went today?
A. Braum's, to get milk.

Q. Do you stand or sit in the shower?
A. Stand. But maybe if I had a ledge, I'd shave more often. ;)

AXIOLOGY: the study of the nature of values and value judgments

Q. Would you walk naked for a half mile down a public street for $100,000?
A. uh, no.

Q. Would you kiss a member of the same sex for $100?
A. who's first? :)

Q. Would you pose naked in a magazine for $250,000?
A. no

Q. What value is of utmost importance to you in a friend?
A. Honesty.

Q. Would you accept an indecent proposal for $1,000,000?
A. never.

TECHNOLOGY: usage and knowledge of tools and crafts

Q. What's the last movie you saw?
A. "Stranger Than Fiction" (on DVD)

Q. What's the first website you visit when you log on?
A. my gmail account

Q. What's your ring tone?
A. "Brick House" by the Commodores, much to Darren's embarrassment

Q. Would you quit blogging for $25,000?
A. Is it weird that I'm waffling on my answer?

Q. What piece of equipment do you wish you owned?
A. A good surround-sound stereo system for the house and outdoor living areas

GENEALOGY: the study of relationships within families

Q: Is there a specific family member you're really missing right now?
A: Bobbie and her girls, living too far away in Tennessee

Q. Who is your oldest living relative?
A. My Grandpa Elden, who's in his mid-80s.

Q. Are you named after anyone?
A. My Mom's middle name is the same as mine and Dani's.

Q. Is there anyone really famous in your family tree?
A. I'm a direct descendant of John Alden and Priscilla Mullins of the Mayflower.