A Meme from Long Ago

Ronnie reminded me of this meme that I did way back when, and since she shared her answers from then and now, I have done the same. I didn't look to see what I had written in 2009 before I decided on today's answers.

1. I give you money and send you into the grocery store to pick up 5 items. You can only pick one thing from the following departments. What do you choose?

Then:
Produce: Grape tomatoes
Frozen: Dr. Oetker pizza
Dairy: Cheese
Meat: Pork back ribs
Canned Goods: Italian wedding soup

Now:
Produce: Mushrooms
Frozen: PC ice cream
Dairy: Cheese
Meat: Chicken thighs
Canned Goods: Italian wedding soup

2. Let's say you're heading out for a weekend getaway. You're only allowed to bring 3 articles of clothing with you. So, what's in your bag?

Then:
socks
underwear
t-shirt

Now:  
Sweater
Comfortable shoes
Underwear

3. If I were to listen in on one of your conversations throughout the day, what 4 phrases or words would I be most likely to hear?

Then:
"You're absolutely right."
"Whatever you say, Sir."
I learned something today; I can go home now."
"When do you want it?"

Now:
"Whatever you like."
"Sounds good to me."
"Dinner's ready."
"It's your turn to take the puppy out."

4. So, what 4 things do you find yourself doing every single day, and if you didn't get to do them, you probably wouldn't be in the best mood?

Then:
Eat breakfast
Kiss Ron good-bye and hello
Read my email
Laugh at the dogs

Now:
Play games on the iPad.
Watch shows recorded on the PVR.
Eat breakfast.
Visit my favourite blogs.

5. You're driving down the road, and suddenly you're hit with this sense of road rage. What 3 factors probably contributed to it?

Then:
I've never had road rage. I'm a patient and cautious driver, so I'm sure I've inspired road rage in many others.

Now:
I never get road rage. I'm very patient and careful.

6. You just scored a whole afternoon to yourself. We're talking a 3 hour block with nobody around. What 5 activities might we find you doing?

Then:
Read spanking blogs
Bake something yummy
Do a logic puzzle or Sudoku
Write some blog posts
Read a book

Now:
Play games on the iPad.
Prepare some posts for the blog.
Bake something yummy.
Binge watch some favourite tv shows.
Tackle the pile of mending.

7. We're going to the zoo. But, it looks like it could start storming, so it'll have to be a quick visit. What 3 exhibits do we have to get to?

Then:
I haven't been to a zoo since I was a child, and I loved to visit the goats, peacocks, and bears.

Now:
I don't believe in zoos. Wild animals should not be kept in cages.

8. You just scored tickets to the taping of any television show of your choice. You can pick 4, so what are you going to see?

Then:
Restaurant Makeover
Coronation Street
Kitchen Nightmares
Canada's Worst Handyman

Now:
Dragon's Den
Real Time with Bill Maher
The Great British Bake-off
Escape to the Country

9. You're hungry for ice cream. I'll give you a triple dipper ice cream cone. What 3 flavors can I pile on for ya?  

Then:
Chocolate fudge brownie
Tiger tail (orange and licorice)
Rocky road

Now:
Chocolate with loads of peanut butter and chocolate chips
Chocolate with loads of caramel and chocolate chips (both are President's Choice brand)
Pistachio

10. Somebody stole your purse/wallet. In order to get it back, you have to name 5 things you know are inside to claim it. So, what's in there?

Then:
A letter from my chiropodist
A card with the number of my printer cartridge on it
Plastic penny holder
A note with directions to a mall in a nearby town
Bottle of hand sanitizer

Now:
Health card
Proof of vaccination
Key to the church sacristy
Driver's licence
PC Optimum card

11. You are at a job fair, and are asked in what areas you are interested in pursuing a career. Let's pretend you have every talent and ability to be whatever you wanted, so what 4 careers would be fun for you?  

Then:
Professional mime
Copy editor for a big newspaper
Paint stirrer tester
Porn control officer at the Canada-US border

Now:
Copy editor
Concert pianist
Dressage expert
Chemist

12. If you could go back and talk to the old you, when you were in high school, and inform yourself of 4 things, what would you say?

Then:
Relax, smile, and be friendly.
Love and happiness will come in time.
Follow your dream, but figure out what it is first.
Don't be afraid to take risks.

Now:
Decide what you enjoy most and stick to it, no matter what.
Smile more and be friendly.
Don't be so self-conscious. Nobody's looking at you.
Do your best and be proud of it.