I joined the Dull Women's Club, on Facebook.

When asked what I thought dull meant, I wrote: Simple, plain, normal, sane. Able to appreciate the smaller things in life, if not the better things.

This is what I wrote as my self introduction:

I'm excessively dull. Sometimes the highlight of my day is finding my backscratcher to get rid of an itch on my back. I live in Ontario, the small city of Barrie. At the end of this year I will be 60. I live with my Mother, who is now 80. I collect books, more than I can actually read. I make ASCII art. I have been a writer and editor online for years. I used to crochet and sew. I'm divorced with no children. I drink coffee. I couldn't find a photo of myself though I have easily a thousand photos I've taken of old farm houses around Ontario. I'm a volunteer with Ontario Barn Preservation, writing the newsletter, etc.

A later comment about growing foot size as we get older:

I think everything you don't want to grow, grows as you get older. Things you wish would grow, like getting just a bit taller, don't grow. I started wearing men's shoes because I could get the same size (more or less) by number but they were wider and longer than women's shoes. Once upon a time I was a size 6, now I'm a 10. Not a 10 in the way I'd like to be a 10, just the dull way of having bigger feet.

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You're about ot be dropped off on a deserted island. Take a look at the list of items below and on a piece of paper jot down only 10 of the things listed. Each choice indicates something about you. After choosing your 10 items read on to see what your choice means! (*NOTE: This is not what you need, this is what you want.)

Pick 10 of these before you scroll down:

Balloon Bikini Boat Bottle of Water Bowl of Fruit Camera Candles Cat Clock Compass Cordless Phone Crown Cupcake Fire First-Aid Kit Flashlight Flip-Flops Genie Lamp Hat Key Lipstick Map Mirror Scissors Shower Sun Tan Lotion Treasure Chest Tropical Punch Umbrella

Balloon- Although you're very creative you need to stop spending so much time dreaming.

Bikini- Showing off is your favorite activity because you're a total extrovert who loves to be the center of attention. Try not to let your wild way overshadow your quieter buds.

Boat- This is a sign of a prosperous future. Boats can be found in calm or stormy water, both of which are on the horizon for you.

Bottle of Water- The waters of love will never run dry for you. You've got every reason to be positive about your future. Life definitley appears rosy.

Bowl of Fruit- A great listener, you love to lend a sympathetic ear and you find it easy to show your emotions. Remember to occasionally put your own feelings first sometimes.

Camera- Much of your time is spent reflecting on what others think of you.Don't dwell on the past so much.

Candles- This is a symbol of very good health. In fact all aspects of your life will be healthy, from the meag amounts of cash you'll receive to the fab love life you'll create.

Cat- A great omen. This indicates you'll be purr-fectly happy in your future, and will have loads of luck, especially where cash in concerned.

Clock- Your totally obsessive about time and tend to worry about things way too much.

Compass- Leadership is your strongest quality, and your pals rely on your for your organiztional skills. Just make sure they dont take advantage of you.

Cordless Phone- You love nothing more than getting the lowdown on some good gossip. Making people laugh is your ultimate goal-just make sure you're taken seriously when you want to be.

Crown- Your friends know you'll always say yes to a party... even when you're not invited! That's ok though because you should never underestimate your bluffing ability.

Cupcake- Symbols of food usually indicates that you're a person that lives life to teh fullest and enjoys every minute of it.

Fire- Your short fuse needs to be kept under control, cause even thoughyou try hard to curb your temper, now and then you lose it... learn to chill out a little more!

First Aid Kit- Your practical nature is invaluable to your friends, whose problems you spend so much of your energy sorting out. Don't forget to take some time to do things for yourself.

Flashlight- No matter what you always look on the bright side. Your opomism will you see through all teh good and bad times you encounter.

Flip Flops- You're a major trend setter who just can't get enough of the style scene. You also have a bad habit of breaking dates and letting people down.

Genie Lamp- This spiritual object symbolizes psychic potential.

Hat- Even though you definitely prefer the shade, you'll soon end up stealing the limelight, and loving every minute of it. Cast your shyness aside and live it up a little bit!

Key- You're deep and intelligent who is constantly searching for stimulating, new activities. Make sure you let your hair down sometimes.

Lip Stick- You're usually quite happy with the way you look, but you've been known to get obsessed with your image.

Map- You plan every aspect of you life well in advance. You don't cope well with change or spontaneous decisions.

Mirror- On a good day, your friends would describe you as tactful. On a bad day you can seem twofaced. Remember to THINK before you SPEAK.

Scissors- In teh next few months you'll have a difficult decision to make. Think of all your options carefully, but don't fret. You'll make the right choice.

Shower- Untrue words never escape from your mouth. Tell little white lies sometimes, it's okay to be tactful.

Sun Tan Lotion- Like a bottle of sunscreen you're around to protect people.

Treasure Chest- Your buds know you love the good things in life and you'll object if you dont get your own way.

Tropical Punch- You're a serious partyer who needs constant distractions to stay entertained and interested. Don't expect your quieter friends to keep up.

Umbrella- Total loyalty is what you stand for and your buds know that you'd never let them down. Try not to guiilt-trip them if they're not as devoted as you.

I picked:

camera, fruit, flash light, genie lamp, map, boat, shower, treasure chest, candles and water.

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I picked (without cheating, of course): boat, candles, cat, fire, first-aid kit, genie lamp, mirror, shower, sun tan lotion and tropical punch.

The Ultimate Dragon Quiz

Your Inner Dragon is the embodiment of Nature and the Earth. Greens spend almost all of their time below the canopy or just above the treetops in tropical rain forests. Not a bad life considering every other creature in the forest looks up to you, figuratively and literally. You speak the language of every animal and plant in your domain and know most of them by first name. If people mess with your forests, you're more than happy to wail on their puny butts. Because of your protector/caretaker role, you are the Earth Elemental dragon.

Naturally your whole life pretty much revolves around the other couple million species you keep an eye on, but that's not your whole dragon. You also like to impose your steadfast will on others, commune with Nature, and lobby governments for alternative fuels and conservation. Your favorable attributes are Midnight, Winter, gemstones, mountains, caves, soil, respect, endurance, responsibility, prosperity, and purpose in life. Folks shouldn't get the idea you're a hippy pushover though, because your breath weapon is a nasty Fire/Acid combination. Maybe you should invest in a hemp shirt reading "Don't knock my smock, or I'll clean your clock." wink

Kingdomality

Try the Kingdomality test. Who would you be if you were back in the Medieval times?

In the past when I have tried this I was the Bard, the Discoverer and the Ruler. This time I'm the Benevolent Ruler again:

Your distinct personality, The Benevolent Ruler might be found in most of the thriving kingdoms of the time. You are the idealistic social dreamer. Your overriding goal is to solve the people problems of your world. You are a social reformer who wants everyone to be happy in a world that you can visualize. You are exceptionally perceptive about the woes and needs of humankind. You often have the understanding and skill to readily conceive and implement the solutions to your perceptions. On the positive side, you are creatively persuasive, charismatic and ideologically concerned. On the negative side, you may be unrealistically sentimental, scattered and impulsive, as well as deviously manipulative. Interestingly, your preference is just as applicable in today's corporate kingdoms.

I like reading my fortune cookie when we go out for Chinese food. Todd and I have had Chinese most weekends, there are several good buffets in the area. I used to write my fortunes into my old blog and I guess I never quite threw all of them away. So here for your amusement are my collection of fortunes.

You have an active mind and a keen imagination.

It is most enjoyable to talk with you.

You are talented in many ways.

You have a natural grace and a great consideration of others.

You will be spending time outdoors, in the mountains, near water.

You are tasting the sweets of success.

You will be fortunate in the opportunities presented to you.

There is a prospect of a thrilling time ahead for you.

You will be recognized and honoured as a community leader.

You will make a fortune with your friends.

You are always welcome in any gathering.

You will make many changes before settling satisfactorily.

That seems to be all of them. Now they will be tossed out with the rest of the stuff I'm not moving with me. Nice that they could have a last appearance before the end of their destiny. Although, who knows what might happen to them between now and the time they are finally composted back into the Earth.

My Bloginality is INFP!!!

As an INFP, you are Intraverted, iNtuative, Feeling , Perceiving. This makes your primary focus on Introverted Feeling with Extraverted Intuition.

This is defined as a NF personality, which is part of Carl Jung's Idealist (Identity Seeking) type, and more specifically the Healers or Idealist

As a weblogger, you have wonderful words to express your feelings because of your idealism. Because you don't like conflict, you may be likely to make one list of links and leave it for a long time without updating for fear of offending.

50 Questions Here are my answers to the questions. Pass the list on to your friends with your own answers. Who knows what interesting things you could discover about someone you think you really know.

1. What's one thing you wish you could do but can't?

Fly above the clouds and mountains or swim to the oceans depths and see just what sunken ships and odd fish are down there. Swimming almost feels like flying.

2. What is your ideal marriage location?

A spring wedding in the forest, a summer wedding in a huge garden with tents for shade, an autumn wedding on the edge of a tall cliff on the ocean with lots of wind, or in winter right downtown with all the Christmas lights, carols and decorations. My wedding was a couple of weeks before Christmas and a few days before my birthday.

3. Which musical instrument do you wish you could play?

The harp or the piano.

4. Favorite fabric?

Cotton and cotton blends.

5. Something you love and hate?

I'm not that flexible with love and hate.

6. What kind of bedding do you use?

Cotton with a good thread count. I had some of those new jersey sheets but they were ruined by my husband's toenails. I still sleep with the top sheet wrapped around me if its chilly.

7. What kind of soap do you use?

Anti bacteria, seems to keep me zit free (more or less) and not aggravate my sensitive skin or allergies.

8. Do you tell your friends about your sex life?

To a degree.

9. What's the one language you want to learn?

Computer programming.

10. How do you eat an apple?

After washing it, sometimes in fruit salad.

11. What do you order at a bar?

Regular coffee most of the time. I used to like Long Island Iced Teas. I still like an Irish coffee or a margarita. I've also been known to like cherry brandy and vanilla schnapps.

12. Have you ever pierced your body parts?

Ears, twice. Long since closed over.

13. Do you have tattoos?

None.

14. Would you ever admit to having done plastic surgery of any kind if confronted?

I'd probably admit it. But I can't see myself spending my money on it.

15. What's one of the "funnest" things you've ever done?

Traveling to BC by myself on a shoestring budget.

16. What's one trait you hate in a person? Belittling other people to make themselves feel bigger.
17. What kind of watch(es) do you wear?

I can't wear a watch. They always lose time when I wear them but work great for the people I have given them away to.

18. Most frivolous purchase?

Probably my new computer though I really wanted it I could have done just fine with the old one for another year or three.

19. Do you consider yourself materialistic?

No. I seldom buy new clothes and such. My sister is disgusted with how little I care about fashion.

20. What do you cook the best?

Homemade bread, cheesecake or cabbage rolls and lasagna. Not all at the same time.

21. Favorite writing instrument? My computer. My penmanship is awful since I stopped writing longhand.
22. Do you prefer to stand out or blend in?

Some of each.

23. Do you have anything monogrammed?

Nothing.

24. Would you ever go out dressed like the opposite sex?

Sure.

25. What's one car you will never buy?

One of those low to the ground gas guzzling sports cars. I'd like something you can take anywhere.

26. Have you ever done drugs?

No.

27. What kind of books do you like to read?

Historical fiction (not romance), non-fiction about computers, writing or whatever else catches my interest and mystery novels.

28. If you won the lottery, what would you do first?

Buy lots of land so I can build a small house and garden for myself and have the rest made into a wildlife park.

29. Burial or cremation?

Not cremation but I really haven't thought much about it. I'll be dead at the time.

30. How many online journals do you read regularly?

I'd like to read more journals and ezines regularly. I spot check several, I guess 20 to 30 of them.

31. What's one thing you're a sore loser at?

I don't mind to lose now and then but I don't like losing too many times in a row and I especially get angry when someone tries to make me feel bad about it.

32. If you don't like a person, how do you show it?

Completely ignore them. If they have made me angry I try to leave before I say anything.

33. How many drinks before you're tipsy?

One or two, but I don't drink more than a few times a year.

34. Do you have problems changing clothes in front of friends?

Not really.

35. Do you cry in front of friends?

I have done a couple of times.

36. What kind of first impression do you think you give to people?

Depends on my mood. Sometimes I'm quiet and sometimes I'm outgoing. People have always told me what a nice girl I am.

37. What's one thing you like to do alone?

Most things. I'm not good at asking for help.

38. What's the worst thing you ever said to someone?

I really don't remember but I know it was pretty awful. I was surprised when I said it.

39. Are you a giver or a taker?

Some of each but I have to work to give less.

40. What have you stolen before?

I found money and didn't give it back. I badly needed it at the time and no one seemed to miss it. Its one of the little mysteries in my life.

41. When's the right time to go to the bathroom in front of your significant other?

Not something I can see myself doing.

42. Favorite communication method?

Email, you can reach so many more people and its fast and cheap.

43. What is one thing you don't leave home without?

My purse with an inhaler, notepaper, pens, and whatever book I'm reading.

44. What's the most painful experience you've ever had?

Really believing I was in love for the first time and then finding out it was all a lie, a joke he was playing on me.

45. What are your favourite hobbies or things to collect?

I like to sew, garden when I have the space, browse the Internet when I have the time, create ASCII art and I collect postcards and old Canadian coins.

46. Where would you travel to if you had unlimited money to spend?

I'd sample each continent and spend extra time in Russia, Australia and Britan.

47. Whats your favourite feature?

I like my eyes.

48. Would you kill someone for money?

I might, it would depend on circumstances.

49. Whats your favourite smell?

Vanilla or lemon, not together.

50. Whats your favourite sound?

Kids laughing.