50 questions and some cat updates
Today I’m answering 50 questions because my friend Anna from Directions Not Included tagged me in her post (click HERE). Do you remember Anna from my pet series post a couple of weeks ago?
And a post without photos would be so boring. So for photos, I decided to add some cat updates for those of you who care. I know I haven’t posted about them in a long time.
What are you wearing?
I wore tight jeans and boots all day today but as usual, the minute I come home I run upstairs and put on my sweatpants! So that’s what I’m wearing now.
Ever been in love?
Oh well yes, I have, but nothing compares to the love I feel for my children. No matter what they will do in life, I will always love them and never fall out of love with them. It’s the deepest love I have ever felt.
Ever have a terrible break-up?
Oh gosh yes I have and I hope my kids won’t have to go through the same. I suffered terribly for years.
How tall are you?
Or should I say “how small are you”? Well, I’m 5’3″.
How much do you weigh?
It changes all the time and I hate to weigh myself and never do it at home but when I go to the doctor’s office it’s anywhere between 115-120lbs.
Any tattoos?
Yup, I got a tramp stamp on my rear but it was so cool when I was 21 and nobody had one. Thankfully it’s not visible to most people.
Any piercings?
My ears but that’s it.
OTP (One true pair, favorite fictional couple?)
I’m so disgusted with myself that I’m publicly admitting to being a Twilight Freak 😉 Please don’t leave me after I admitted this now.
Favorite Show?
Walking Dead, Sons of Anarchy, Vikings, Game of Thrones… and so many more
I don’t really have any favorites, again it depends on how I feel but I totally have a thing for hip hop and rap. If I’d have to name a band it might be Coldplay or Kings Of Leon but there are so many more.
Something you miss?
My family in Germany. I miss them every day!
Favorite Song?
Totally depends on my mood and how I’m feeling but one of my all-time favorites is a-ha – Take On Me and DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince – Summertime
How old are you?
39 (sigh) and that explains why I like the songs in the previous question 😉
Zodiac sign?
Aquarius!
And Monkey (aka half-blind porch cat) has finally after almost 5 years convinced my husband to be her friend while we were in Germany.  He took all of these photos of her while they were hanging out in the garden together. We are all so glad about that change.
And she hasn’t been a porch cat for a while now.
She uses her custom cat door nonstop and comes and goes as she pleases.
And she brings me dead presents (aka Vole Sushi) all the time which don’t make me all that happy.
Favorite Quality in a Partner?
Being a great father
Favorite Quote?
I don’t really have one, I don’t think. I wish I could sound all deep, educated, and meaningful right now, but I’m drawing a blank here.
Favorite Actor?
Way too many to count but I have always had a huge thing for Brad Pitt 😉 nad now Jason Momoa
Favorite Color?
Don’t have one either, I like them all
Loud music or soft?
When I’m in the car alone I blast music at home it’s soft. I’m the weirdo at the stop light where the entire car is shaking but you see a mom singing and driving, not pretty.
Where do you go when you are sad?
I snuggle with my kids and cats in bed or on the sofa.
How long does it take you to shower?
Maybe 10 minutes?
How long does it take you to get ready in the morning?
I’d have to say maybe 15 minutes, I got my routine down.
Ever been in a physical fight?
Haha aaaaahm with my brother as kids.
Turn on?
A go-getter!
Turn-off?
A narcissist!
The reason I started blogging?
As a hobby and to show my family in Germany what I have been up to lately.
Fears?
That something could happen to my children is my worst fear but I have many more that keep me up at night.
Last thing that made you cry?
My daughter
Last time you said you loved someone?
My kiddos and hubby this morning when they got up.
The meaning behind the name of your blog?
Well, I’m German, I always have a love-hate relationship with cuckoo clocks so it came naturally to name my blog Cuckoo4Design.
Last book you read?
A German thriller
Book you are currently reading?
I’m not reading anything right now, if I have time to read I pick up my flashcards for the American citizenship test. Which doesn’t take long to put me to sleep.
Last show you watched?
Walking Dead
Last person you talked to?
My hubby
The relationship between you and the person you just texted?
My neighbor
Favorite food?
Vietnamese Pho
Place you want to visit?
Costa Rica
Do you have a crush?
I crush on something or someone all the time, changes like my underwear and how I feel 😉
Last time you kissed someone?
My kiddos when they got up this morning
Last time you were insulted?
I feel like you get insulated as a blogger very often. People just say the meanest things when hiding behind a computer
Favorite flavor of sweet?
Nougat
What instruments do you play?
Oh no, why do you have to ask that question? My parents forced me to play different flutes. I hated every minute of it.
Favorite piece of jewelry?
Several pieces from my grandmother.
Last sport you played?
I ski every winter
Last song you sang?
Clean Bandit – Rather Be (love that song right now, click HERE to see the video and listen to it)
Favorite chat up line?
When the strange guy at the thrift store called me baby girl. Only that’s not even a line, is it? I’ve become too easy but hey at my age that totally makes me happy.
Tschüß
(Youleeya)
I’m the exact same on changing to sweat pants as soon as I get home! Who wants to sit in tight skinny jeans? Ha. Oh, and Walking Dead is just so good! I’m going to be sad when it eventually ends!
i loved reading this!!! and i am a huge twilight fan, too, and there is no shame in it. 🙂 and take on me always brings a smile to my face and a dance to my feet.
I loved learning about you Julia!!! I’m right there with with Twilight and DJ Jazzy Jeff!!!!
Nougat? I LOVE nougat. We have to be friends now Julia 🙂 Loved the cat updates too. Also here is a great quote from Robin Williams that I personally love. Feel free to use it. It is awesome to work into everyday casual conversation:
“Having a smoking section in a restaurant is like having a peeing section in a swimming pool” – Robin Williams.
You are welcome 🙂
I loved reading this! You are such an amazing cat lady 🙂
Very interesting. I feel like I live on a different planet, cause I am not familiar with any of those songs, groups or shows. I used to want a white kitty kat……. but I have so many now already that I just can’t hope for more. Did I tell you I have two coming around every morning and evening to eat? One orange and white and the other a black and white and he is a handsome devil too. He let’s me pick him up, but the orange one has not. I am so praying if it is a she, she is fixed……. ya know?
kitties! And because you threw in a nice compliment about me being funny (and because these are fun to read), I’m not going to pretend I didn’t notice that you tagged me ;). Also because you’re an Aquarius. I wanted Abe to be an Aquarius, but he was a few days too early. Also because I feel bad for you that your parents made you play not just one but several different types of flutes ;). But it might take me a few days to get around to it!
Wow. That’s a lot of questions! I think the world needs to embrace sweat pants so we can always be comfortable. 😉
You are so funny and honest Julia, I love it!!!! So refreshing!!!! And I love how big and huge and evident your love for your family always comes shining through 🙂
I am totally with you on #19, that is so me at a stop light, jammin!
Love learning more about you! My parents made me play the flute too, I actually dropped band my junior year of high school without telling them and they didn’t figure it out until the first band concert, let’s say they weren’t happy with me! I won’t hold it against you that you love Twilight! (:
Love this Julia!
#17, YES. You know he’s my favorite too 🙂
#47, Once an old guy followed me around the thrift store and wouldn’t stop telling me and insisting to everyone around me that I looked exactly like Olive Oyl. 😛