I really enjoyed this story about a lady winning the lottery by playing her fortune cookie numbers. The odds may be slim, but at least, they were in her favor for one draw.
The randomness of life hit me when I watched the news today and saw a familiar face. My BLS instructor, a big burly fireman, who taught at the community college here in RehabLand, was killed in a drunk driving accident. A woman was charged today.
He wasn't wearing his seatbelt while off-duty. The same guy who stressed how "seconds count", was himself gone in an instant.
Just makes me want to live this randomness to the fullest.
Because you just never know when your lotto numbers will win, or when someone you love won't be around.
Stay tuned...
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Sunday, October 20, 2013
More fun with Sunday Stealing
Here's this week's meme: Random Randomness part 3. I omitted the ones I don't like, so go on over and see for yourselves.
1) What room are you in?
The kitchen
2) Can you solve a rubix cube?
No.
3) Are you psychic in any way?
Not exactly. Have I had some seriously funky dreams and premonitions? Yes.
5) What's your favorite color?
Blue
6) What's your lucky number?
7
7) Do you have any chores that should be done now?
Laundry (just finishing right now).
8) Did you have a cherished childhood teddy bear or other toy?
Several, but they got worn out or destroyed when my brother put them outside.
9) What was the last thing you bought from a vending machine?
Soda
11) How many pairs of shoes do you own?
Too many.
13) If you were a super hero what powers would you have?
I like the cloak of invisibility, time travel and teleporting.
17) What would you do if you won the lottery?
Depends on how much money I won. Anything under $10 million, keep on working until my financial adviser and I get a plan together.
Over $10 million, I'm so out of there tomorrow (sorry Hotel folks: no offense, it's not you). Then I would take a round the world trip over the course of three months, then decide what I want to do with myself before my one year anniversary.
I would enjoy being retired so I could spend more time working with the charities I like to support now volunteering. One of my coworkers had an idea to work with rehab patients I'd like to explore in more detail.
18) Would you like to build/design your own house?
Yes, wanna see the plans? Sorry, they're still in my head, but include a backup power supply and lots of energy efficient things, HEPA filtration, and a whole house vacuum system. (That's why I'd need to win the lottery!)
19) Which form of public transport do you prefer?
Streetcar.
21) Can you juggle?
Literally, yes (about three things); figuratively, all the time.
1) What room are you in?
The kitchen
2) Can you solve a rubix cube?
No.
3) Are you psychic in any way?
Not exactly. Have I had some seriously funky dreams and premonitions? Yes.
5) What's your favorite color?
Blue
6) What's your lucky number?
7
7) Do you have any chores that should be done now?
Laundry (just finishing right now).
8) Did you have a cherished childhood teddy bear or other toy?
Several, but they got worn out or destroyed when my brother put them outside.
9) What was the last thing you bought from a vending machine?
Soda
11) How many pairs of shoes do you own?
Too many.
13) If you were a super hero what powers would you have?
I like the cloak of invisibility, time travel and teleporting.
17) What would you do if you won the lottery?
Depends on how much money I won. Anything under $10 million, keep on working until my financial adviser and I get a plan together.
Over $10 million, I'm so out of there tomorrow (sorry Hotel folks: no offense, it's not you). Then I would take a round the world trip over the course of three months, then decide what I want to do with myself before my one year anniversary.
I would enjoy being retired so I could spend more time working with the charities I like to support now volunteering. One of my coworkers had an idea to work with rehab patients I'd like to explore in more detail.
18) Would you like to build/design your own house?
Yes, wanna see the plans? Sorry, they're still in my head, but include a backup power supply and lots of energy efficient things, HEPA filtration, and a whole house vacuum system. (That's why I'd need to win the lottery!)
19) Which form of public transport do you prefer?
Streetcar.
21) Can you juggle?
Literally, yes (about three things); figuratively, all the time.
Sunday, October 13, 2013
More random randomness, part two
Thanks to this week's version of Sunday Stealing! Enjoy!
What was your first alcoholic drink?
Probably wine.
What was your first job?
Bank teller.
What was your first car?
A GM product with a 350. Fast!
What was your first mobile phone?
Nokia something or other (with a prominent antenna).
Who was your first teacher?
Mrs. Schweringer
Which fictional character do you wish was real?
Hmm, there are so many...
Where did you go on your first ride on an airplane?
Boston
Who was your first best friend?
Susie Stewart.
What was your first detention for?
Never served detention (was afraid of getting thrown out at home if I was a delinquent at school).
What's your strongest sense?
They tell me hearing; although, I sometimes have issues.
What was the first film you remember seeing at the cinema?
Snow White (in a re-release one year).
What's the largest amount of money you've ever won?
Probably $162.
What's the largest amount of money you've spent in one spree?
Down payment on my house.
If you had a warning label, what would yours say?
Do not approach prior to coffee administration.
Have you ever got sweet revenge on anyone?
Many times. Like that old saying, "You give some people enough rope, they'll hang themselves."
Have you ever been to a live concert?
Yes, many.
Have you ever been to see stand up comedy?
A few times in my youth. A couple of my friends also provided hours of entertainment.
Have you ever needed stitches?
Only once.
What was your first alcoholic drink?
Probably wine.
What was your first job?
Bank teller.
What was your first car?
A GM product with a 350. Fast!
What was your first mobile phone?
Nokia something or other (with a prominent antenna).
Who was your first teacher?
Mrs. Schweringer
Which fictional character do you wish was real?
Hmm, there are so many...
Where did you go on your first ride on an airplane?
Boston
Who was your first best friend?
Susie Stewart.
What was your first detention for?
Never served detention (was afraid of getting thrown out at home if I was a delinquent at school).
What's your strongest sense?
They tell me hearing; although, I sometimes have issues.
What was the first film you remember seeing at the cinema?
Snow White (in a re-release one year).
What's the largest amount of money you've ever won?
Probably $162.
What's the largest amount of money you've spent in one spree?
Down payment on my house.
If you had a warning label, what would yours say?
Do not approach prior to coffee administration.
Have you ever got sweet revenge on anyone?
Many times. Like that old saying, "You give some people enough rope, they'll hang themselves."
Have you ever been to a live concert?
Yes, many.
Have you ever been to see stand up comedy?
A few times in my youth. A couple of my friends also provided hours of entertainment.
Have you ever needed stitches?
Only once.
Sunday, September 29, 2013
Random randomness
Today's Sunday Stealing. Here's my answers to the questions below. Head on over there and try them for yourselves!
How did you choose your baby's or pet's names?
WildDog came with his name. Bubba's name I picked out. I told Dahey to look at whatever name he liked but that since I was giving birth, I had the first right of refusal.
He's a smart man who figured out that "happy wife, happy life" thing early.
Have you ever been fishing?
Yes, many times. On land mostly, but a couple of times in a boat.
Have you ever had your national flag painted on your face?
No.
What makes you nostalgic?
Hearing old songs (those 1980s ones are nostalgic to me, kids!)
What's the scariest thing you've ever done?
Walk across a suspension bridge in Canada.
What fairy tale character would you most associate with?
Some days Robin Hood, other days, Snow White (always cleaning up something!)
What's the worst piece of advice anyone has ever given you?
Don't follow your dreams. (really bad) You just take a longer route to get there.
If you had to describe yourself as a flavor, what would it be?
Chocolate (of course). Probably a nice, smooth dark chocolate. Some may say I'm bitter, but I'm just sweet enough for everyone else.
If you had to describe yourself as a car, what would it be?
A reliable sport edition sedan. Works well with a lot of people, safe, gets you where you are going. Looks nice. And has enough oomph to roll with the bigg'uns when needed.
Do you think laughing at someone else's misfortune is wrong?
Yes, but as they say Karma's a b&*th!
How did you choose your baby's or pet's names?
WildDog came with his name. Bubba's name I picked out. I told Dahey to look at whatever name he liked but that since I was giving birth, I had the first right of refusal.
He's a smart man who figured out that "happy wife, happy life" thing early.
Have you ever been fishing?
Yes, many times. On land mostly, but a couple of times in a boat.
Have you ever had your national flag painted on your face?
No.
What makes you nostalgic?
Hearing old songs (those 1980s ones are nostalgic to me, kids!)
What's the scariest thing you've ever done?
Walk across a suspension bridge in Canada.
What fairy tale character would you most associate with?
Some days Robin Hood, other days, Snow White (always cleaning up something!)
What's the worst piece of advice anyone has ever given you?
Don't follow your dreams. (really bad) You just take a longer route to get there.
If you had to describe yourself as a flavor, what would it be?
Chocolate (of course). Probably a nice, smooth dark chocolate. Some may say I'm bitter, but I'm just sweet enough for everyone else.
If you had to describe yourself as a car, what would it be?
A reliable sport edition sedan. Works well with a lot of people, safe, gets you where you are going. Looks nice. And has enough oomph to roll with the bigg'uns when needed.
Do you think laughing at someone else's misfortune is wrong?
Yes, but as they say Karma's a b&*th!
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