Sunshine Blogger Award

My friend Kate Marie tagged me for the Sunshine Blogger Award back in December.  I'm afraid my answers have been a long time coming but you know what they say, better late than never, right? (That's what they say.  I didn't say it.  Therefore I claim no responsibility if the saying proves false in this case.  You know.  Like if this turns out to be a post which was better never than ever.  Don't sue me over it, okay?)  (Honestly, I'm not sure that last bit made any sense.  *cough*)

Anyway, thank you, Kate, for all the delightful questions you came up with.  I had fun answering them.  And without further ado, let us begin...

1. If you had to choose one song to be your “anthem” what would it be?

How about the Scarecrow's song from the Wizard of Oz?   "If I only had a brain..."  I relate to that.  Heehee.  (Actually, I stole that brilliant idea from my sister.  She used to sing that about herself all the time.  There's a reason we are sisters.)

2. What is one book you will never read again and why?

That romance novel that made me cringe with the dullness and sappiness of it all.  Can't remember the title. 
 

3. What is one book you reread over and over again and why?

Oh dear.  I used to read books over and over again, but these days I'm finding it hard to concentrate on books I'm familiar with, so I don't do near as much rereading as I used to do.  Books that I have read over and over again, though, are Pride and Prejudice and Little Women.  Why?  Why because!  They're so ridiculously good!!  :)

4. If you could go anywhere, where would you go?

Well, at the present moment there is a particular friend I very much wish to visit.  So though it may not sound like anything spectacular (nothing like traveling abroad or flying to the moon or anything like that) I must say if I could go anywhere I'd go to my friend's house.  (Because that's where I'd see her.   You know.  At her house.)  (Like that needed to be explained.)

5. Do you have a favorite quote and what is it?

I don't think there's any such thing as a favorite quote, but here's a good one for you.  Compliments of my oldest sister.  "Never do today what you can put off till tomorrow just as well."  (Or is that supposed to be "never do tomorrow what you can do today"?  Oh, whatever.  I like my sister's version better.)  (And if you think I'm in a silly, sarcastic mood right now, you're absolutely right.  Good observation.)

Here's a sensible quote to make up for the above silliness.

*sigh*  I love that.

6. If you could meet any historical figure – living or dead – who would you choose to meet?

Well.  This is probably going to sound very unoriginal but I'm going to go with Jane Austen.  Because  1) I love her books;  2) Judging from her sense of humor and my own I think we would have some very enjoyable conversations; and 3) I want her to tell me the endings to her two unfinished works.   A book without an ending does leave one hanging so. 

7. What is the first book you read on your own?

Oh, dear.  I can't say for sure, but I do remember one of the first long chapter books I read.  (Long being relative, you understand.)  It was a Childhood of Famous Americans book about Louisa May Alcott.  And I can still remember how proud I felt at having finished it.

8. What is your fondest memory?

My goodness, Kate!  What a question.  I have far too many fond memories.  Let's knock off the "est" and just go with "fond."  I think I can manage that. 

One very fond memory I have is of my brother (younger than me by about a year).  That time when he let me cry out my weariness and frustrations on his shoulder.  It was so very sweet of him and I felt so loved and protected.  Brothers really are some of the dearest people in the world.  :)

9. Who are your heroes?

My dad.  Definitely.  Also my brothers.  (Well, maybe not all of my brothers...the youngest ones being rather young as yet.  But well, give 'em time.  ;)) 

10. What character from literature are you most like?

Ooh.  Tough one.  I really don't know.  I like to think I'm a little like Elizabeth Bennett.  At any rate, I enjoy having a good laugh at the contradictions and inconsistencies of human nature.  On the other hand, though, I'm not nearly as comfortable and outgoing as Elizabeth, so I'm not sure I can really claim to be like her.   Sorry.  I can't think of anyone else.  I guess that's the best answer I've got.
 

11. What would you do if the Zombie Apocalypse happened tomorrow?

Do?  I would wake myself up, that's what I'd do.  ;P  (I must say, I've never believed in Zombies.  In fact, it has been my habit since childhood to scoff at all such things.  Don't ask me if that's wise or not.  It's just my way.  Heehee.)

Now you may all sigh with relief.  That's the last question and I am officially done talking.  (Seriously, though, I'm afraid I have a habit of being a bit long-winded.  Did you ever notice that?)  And now I think we can all agree heartily over that old saying, and declare that though the end of this post was a long time in coming it was most definitely better late than never.  Eh, what?

I tag:

Abby P
Rachel
The Elf
Blessing Counter
Rae
Morgan LuaAnn
Olivia
Hamlette
Natalie
Eowyn

And anyone else who wishes to do it!  (I mean it.  I limited myself to tagging ten people, but there are so many more I could have tagged.  So if you're out there and would like to answer the questions, please don't hesitate!  I'd love to read your answers.)

The questions:  (prepare for random)
 

1. What was the last book you read?

2. On a typical evening at home, what are you most often found doing -- reading a book, watching a movie, playing games with your siblings, twiddling your thumbs...what?

3. You have the choice of being an only child or having twenty siblings.  Which do you choose?

4. Do you prefer bike riding or walking?

5.  If you had to create your own family made up of characters from literature (or film) who would you choose to have as your father?  As your mother?  Choose a brother and a sister, too, just for the fun of it.  :)

6.  Did you ever receive money under your pillow after losing a tooth?
7.  What's your favorite color?
8. Would you rather wash dishes or iron clothes?
9. What is your opinion on zoos?  Interesting or boring?
10. Growing up, did you have a favorite doll? What was her name?