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Go To Google.com And Search Your First Name And Wants Like "Jim Wants" Then Search Your First Name And Needs Like "Jim Needs" Then Put Your Answers Below And Repost With The Title Wants N Needs.

Amanda needs to prove her style goes beyond quirky and wants to contribute something positive and loving to the world.

What would you attempt to do if you knew you could never fail? 
Submitted by BeckyPink. 

I seriously believe I would be a professional flutist.  I guess this question affords me the opportunity to be really risky, but I think if I knew I'd be the best flute player, I would be.

Somewhere someone just yawned at that statement :)

• Grandpop is doing sooo much better.  Thank God, because that transitional period was horrible!
• Only one more day of work this week.
• Only two more days until Julie and I go road trippin' to NC.
• The BodyWorlds exhibit in Charlotte is going to be sooo neat.
• I get paid for doing nothing on Monday.
• Ellie only has two more classes until she gets her associate's degree.
• We're planning a seven-year-associate's party.
• Cutting the grass is actually slightly enjoyable.
• Tara will be in town next week.
• I've started to kind of like hot dogs again (though I still won't touch the ends).  I think I'll be grilling a hot dog tonight for dinner.

What are the 10 foods you must have in your refrigerator and/or your kitchen cabinet? 
Submitted by Carol.  

1. Sliced cheese (NOT the ones that are individually wrapped, though)
2. Miracle whip
3. Potato rolls
4. Baked beans
5. Eggs
6. Ketchup
7. Vinegar
8. Tomatoes
9. Strawberry yogurt
10. Cherry drink

By the way, they are in no particular order :)

When driving alone, what do you do?  Sing along to the radio?  Think about your day?  Something else?
Submitted by carapiccoladiva.  

I sing very loudly along with CDs and I also curse.  A lot.

What does your name mean and why did your parents choose it for you? 
Submitted by mommy2two.

I believe that in Latin my name means loveable.  I'm not really sure why they chose it for me, but I know that it's much better than their first choice, which was Blanche :)

Today was April's mom's funeral.  It was a short and sweet service at the funeral home and subsequent interment at the cemetary.  I did pretty well until I watched as April placed a single flower on her mom's casket, said a few words (which I was not close enough to hear), and tapped on the casket.  Unreal.  Loretta was only 53.  She enjoyed her job, she loved her family, and she had a good life. I find myself with quite a conundrum when I compare her sudden death to that of my grandparents' current circumstances:  Is it better to die when things in life are good and not have the longest life or is it better to keep on living, even when each day is more painful and uncomfortable than the last, just to still be alive?  I really can't answer that question.  I do think that it is fortunate that Loretta will never be a nursing home resident, that she will not be burdened with medical bills, and that she will never have experienced a lengthy illness; however, she will never experience being a grandparent, seeing her daughter get married (should it become legal), and enjoying retirement with her husband.  Is it worth all the misery at the end to have a few more life experiences over a few more years?  I just can't find peace with the question. 

You have $100 to spend online in the next hour.  How are you going to spend it?

I am fairly certain that I would blow it on a shopping spree on ebay, just looking for random stuff like my favorite pens, or maybe a good deal on razors, or some new shoes.

What are the 5 words that best describe your life right now?
Submitted by mojito.  

1. Goal-oriented,
2. Somewhat predictable,
3. Peaceful (at home),
4. Chaotic (at work),
5. Blessed.

How many times have you had your heart broken? 
Submitted by BullDogg.

I have been heartbroken several times, but not each instance was because of a breakup.  Sure, two were because of an end of a relationship; my breakup with Greg and my breakup with Mike were both very emotionally draining.  I was also heartbroken when I found out about the double-life that my father led for over ten years without our knowledge.  I was so hurt that my father thought so little of us that he could do that with a clear conscience for so long.  I am also dealing with the heartbreak of my grandparents being separated, as Grandmom is in the nursing home (and has been since April) and Grandpop is in assisted living (for about three weeks now).  I must say that despite heartbreak being one of the worst feelings ever, I have learned and grown from each instance.  That said, I don't want anymore! :)