Thursday, September 11, 2008

List Challenge #3

This challenge was Blaine's idea, but maybe he's busy evacuating or something right now, so here goes. List the five or so movies that you've seen the most. Please list in a new post instead of comments.

Today's List Challenge was inspired by a Daily Poll question.

This Week's Pleasant Surprises

In chronological order...

  • Nitrous oxide at the dentist - cranked way up and thrown in for free because my dentist was running late for my appointment.
  • That a guy my friend has a crush on probably didn't flirt with me the first time we met because he definitely didn't flirt with me the second time we met (which may not seem all that pleasant, but believe me, that's the last thing I need right now).
  • Got a pass to ACLfest without resorting to Craigslist or scalping.
  • The Daily Poll responses about the movies people have watched the most.
  • A friend canceled tonight's plans, which means that not only do I get to take a nap and then watch tv tonight, but I also didn't have to be the one who bailed.
  • A misunderstood conversation that--follow me here--I thought was about this gung-ho, smiley, Mormonesque young guy I know saving a choking man's life during a public meeting last night, when it was REALLY about the gung-ho guy *choking* the other man when an argument about rail transit turned physical. Me (when I still thought the first thing): "He's a real go-getter!"

hurricane preparedness checklist

I think I have one of these things.

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First-aid kit and important medications
At least one gallon of water per person per day
Canned food and a manual can opener
Clothing and bedding
Battery-powered radio, flashlight, and extra batteries
Special items for infants, elderly or disabled family members
Driver's license, Social Security cards, insurance cards and policies, wills and other important documents in a waterproof container
Maps of potential evacuation destinations
Cash
Books and toys
Pet care items -- carrier case, food, medications, medical records
Matches in a waterproof container
Toilet paper and personal hygiene items
Cell phone, cell phone batteries, and extra chargers
A written household inventory
Address book or list of family members phone numbers