Lauren's name is one of two names picked for the SO Interview of the Week!!

Ask Lauren anything. And away we go....

My questions:

1. What is the story behind your SO username?

2. What would you say is your major accomplishment in the last year or so?

Do you like Mondays or do you hate them?

Swedeace

1. What is the story behind your SO username? Well, I love Trapper and Hawkeye from M*A*S*H, what can I say? ;)

2. What would you say is your major accomplishment in the last year or so? Major accomplishment, hmm....I guess learning to love myself, it's taken a long time for me to be able to do that.

Holly


Do you like Mondays or do you hate them? Hate them! It means the weekend is over and I have to go back to class. :(

Yay, Lauren got picked! :woohoo:

*clears throat* If we were to meet up in the future, what would you like to do? (e.g., go out to eat, sight-see, etc.?) :)

Kristel


If we were to meet up in the future, what would you like to do? (e.g., go out to eat, sight-see, etc.?) Girl, you know I'm not hard to please! Doing anything with you would be awesome! :D Maybe some sight-seeing and going to a play or something! :)

2. What would you say is your major accomplishment in the last year or so? Major accomplishment, hmm....I guess learning to love myself, it's taken a long time for me to be able to do that.

That is a very mature thing to say, Lauren. It takes many people years to be able to love themselves. I know people who didn't really become satisfied with who they were until they were in their 40's or 50's. I think when you get to be that age it is just easier to take things in life in stride and not to let the small things get to you. This is certainly not a place where I am yet. Though I can honestly say that I like myself most of the time and that isn't something I would have said a year ago, so I am making progress.

That is a very mature thing to say, Lauren. It takes many people years to be able to love themselves. I know people who didn't really become satisfied with who they were until they were in their 40's or 50's. I think when you get to be that age it is just easier to take things in life in stride and not to let the small things get to you. This is certainly not a place where I am yet. Though I can honestly say that I like myself most of the time and that isn't something I would have said a year ago, so I am making progress.

It's definately been a tough road, and I'm not completely there yet, but I'm much better than I used to be. Thanks to the support of some very special people. :)

Or you more of an adventure seeking person or a sight-seeing person? And where would be your ideal vacation spot?

Annball1957

Or you more of an adventure seeking person or a sight-seeing person? And where would be your ideal vacation spot?

I'm more of a sight-seeing person. I've always wanted to go to Hawaii, Paris, Australia, England and Ireland :)

Have you ever gone through the "If its not old I dont watch it" phase?

Are you the only person who likes the current TV Land schedule?

Did you ever watch TV Land in the ol days when they had Brady Bunch, Get Smart, Gilligan's Island, Happy Days, Leave it to Beaver and shows like that?

I already know the answer to this but for those who don't know, WHEN WOULD YOU HAVE RATHER BEEN BORN? WHAT ERA? and why?


What is the worst weather condition you have dealt with?


What are your fave five tv shows?

TheMuppetFromTheFutu



Have you ever gone through the "If its not old I dont watch it" phase? Yes, many times. :D

Are you the only person who likes the current TV Land schedule? The only thing I like about it is M*A*S*H and Night Court, that's it.

Did you ever watch TV Land in the ol days when they had Brady Bunch, Get Smart, Gilligan's Island, Happy Days, Leave it to Beaver and shows like that? Eh, I like Happy Days, but the rest of those shows just aren't my cup of tea. I did enjoy watching Pettycoat Junction though. :)

Irene



I already know the answer to this but for those who don't know, WHEN WOULD YOU HAVE RATHER BEEN BORN? WHAT ERA? and why? Well, I would rather have been born in either the 1940's or the 1960's. My taste in music, movies, actors, ect. Is all about 30 years before my time. I guess I'm pretty weird, lol ;)


What is the worst weather condition you have dealt with?
Some pretty bad tornadoes came through here a few years back, it was really scary! We had to take cover in the bathroom for over an hour.

What are your fave five tv shows?
1.M*A*S*H (What a shocker! ;) )
2.Friends
3.Three's Company
4.8 Simple Rules
5.Married with Children

What kind of art inspires you, Lauren?

Would you prefer your life to be a rushing tornado, or a soft wistful snowfall?

Do you write fanfics to please yourself, or others? (your readers)

Would you like to come up to Canada and experience a true winter? :lol:

Mikado



What kind of art inspires you, Lauren? Well, being a writer, words inspire me more than anything, but I really enjoy 50's style pin-up art. I love the nostalgic, pop-culture feel I get when I see it. :)

Would you prefer your life to be a rushing tornado, or a soft wistful snowfall? Umm...I'm going to go with soft wistful snowfall.

Do you write fanfics to please yourself, or others? (your readers)
I write for ME! It's great to get feedback and support from readers, but my writing is mainly for me.

Would you like to come up to Canada and experience a true winter? Two Words: HELL NO!:lol:

:lol: Love your first answer , but, the laugh is for the last one ;) (hell no)

Are you a city girl, or a country girl? (I dont think youve ever really said)

Youre given an "open" bus ticket, one week all expenses paid, you can go anywhere in the USA (Non-stop, return trip), where would you go?

M*A*S*H is taken off TV, do you A) just buy the DVDs or B) Write the TV station a nasty letter?

What for you would be a romantic evening, Lauren?

If you could have any career in the world, what would it be?

Wayne shows up at your door (for whatever reason). Your first reaction is...?

Mikado


Are you a city girl, or a country girl? (I dont think youve ever really said) I'm a COUNTRY GIRL, Born and Raised! I grew up around cow pastures and horse farms and I LOVED every minute of it! ;)

Youre given an "open" bus ticket, one week all expenses paid, you can go anywhere in the USA (Non-stop, return trip), where would you go? Only one place? Well...normally I would've said California, since I've never been there, but right now I'd have to say Austin, Texas. ;)

M*A*S*H is taken off TV, do you A) just buy the DVDs or B) Write the TV station a nasty letter? I'd do both. I'd buy all the dvds(I already have several) and then write the network a letter, telling them what an indecency they've committed! :angryfire: ;)

Crazy For Blair



What for you would be a romantic evening, Lauren? Sitting at home, watching a movie, cuddled up on the couch under a blanket with a fire burning and the rain pouring down outside. *sigh* ;)

dawsongirl



If you could have any career in the world, what would it be? A Veterinarian. I've wanted to be one since I was 5 years old, but unfortunately I lack the science and math skills :(

Wayne shows up at your door (for whatever reason). Your first reaction is...? Stare at him in utter and complete shock, giggle with excitement, then plant a big wet one on him! :kiss: ;)

Crazy For Blair



What for you would be a romantic evening, Lauren? Sitting at home, watching a movie, cuddled up on the couch under a blanket with a fire burning and the rain pouring down outside. *sigh* ;)

That is so sweet, Lauren. :)

What do you wish you had on DVD?

What five tv shows do you hate?

Irene


What do you wish you had on DVD? OMG, I have a HUGE list! :lol: But right now I'd like more than anything to cap off my Wayne Rogers collection, some of which you can only find on tape :(


What five tv shows do you hate?
I may get smacked for these :lol:
1.Leave It To Beaver
2.The Brady Bunch
3.The Jeffersons
4.The Andy Griffith Show
5.Supernatural

What is your favorite movie?

Favorite current tv show?

Favorite episode of your favorite show?

Favorite character on of your favorite show?

What's your dream car?

Favorite song?

Favorite food?

Favorite board game?

Favorite holiday?

Do you have a pet, and what's his/her name?

Favorite movie actor and movie actress?

What kind of a computer do you have?

What's your favorite screen name that you've had on SO?

Thank you Lauren. :wave:

On the last day of your life, what would make you look back and realize that it was all, all the pain, sorrow, grief, all of it, was worth living?

What do you want for Christmas?

Janice



What is your favorite movie? The Four Seasons

Favorite current tv show? Grey's Anatomy

Favorite episode of your favorite show? M*A*S*H, I have a lot of favorite episodes, but I'd have to say "Mad Dogs and Service Men" very funny!

Favorite character on of your favorite show? Trapper John Francis Xavier McIntyre on M*A*S*H

What's your dream car? A 1965 red Mustang Convertible!

Favorite song? Good Old Fashioned Loverboy by Queen

Favorite food? Pasta

Favorite board game? Monopoly

Favorite holiday? Christmas

Do you have a pet, and what's his/her name? I have 4 dogs, Snuggles, Cuddles, Bow and Samantha

Favorite movie actor and movie actress? Actor-Wayne Rogers & Actress-A tie between Katey Sagal and Meryl Streep

What kind of a computer do you have? Gateway Laptop

What's your favorite screen name that you've had on SO? My current one ;)

Max Whittaker


On the last day of your life, what would make you look back and realize that it was all, all the pain, sorrow, grief, all of it, was worth living? The relationships, definately. Life is only worth living because of the people we care about.

What do you want for Christmas? My two front teeth ;) :lol:

This is fun! :D

Now that you're a big-time SO celebrity, who would you like to thank?

Would you rather swim, or jog?

Do you collect anything (besides anything to do with TV/movies or music)?

Are there any antiques you own, or would like to?

What is your most cherished souvenir item, from someone you loved, who has passed on?

Mikado


Now that you're a big-time SO celebrity, who would you like to thank? Definately! My best friends! Tara, Irene, Max Whittaker, Mike, Mikey, Kelly, Kristel, Sonny, Janice, Brian, Cathy & Monika to name a few ;)

Would you rather swim, or jog? Swim

Do you collect anything (besides anything to do with TV/movies or music)? I collect Breyer model horses. http://www.breyerhorses.com

Are there any antiques you own, or would like to? I've always wanted a record player, one of the real pretty antique ones :)

What is your most cherished souvenir item, from someone you loved, who has passed on? My grandfather gave me his guitar two years before he died. It's hard to believe that it's been 4 years since he passed away. His death was very hard for me, we were very close and he passed away two days after my 17th birthday. :(

What places in the U.S. do you most want to visit that you haven't already?

Mikado


Now that you're a big-time SO celebrity, who would you like to thank? Definately! My best friends! Tara, Irene, Max Whittaker, Mike, Mikey, Kelly, Kristel, Sonny, Janice, Brian, Cathy & Monika to name a few ;)

Would you rather swim, or jog? Swim

Do you collect anything (besides anything to do with TV/movies or music)? I collect Breyer model horses. http://www.breyerhorses.com

Are there any antiques you own, or would like to? I've always wanted a record player, one of the real pretty antique ones :)

What is your most cherished souvenir item, from someone you loved, who has passed on? My grandfather gave me his guitar two years before he died. It's hard to believe that it's been 4 years since he passed away. His death was very hard for me, we were very close and he passed away two days after my 17th birthday. :(
those were wonderful answers to my Qs, Lauren, especially the last one; i know how you feel, I was like that with my Grandma :bighug:

*Pleasant Tomorrow*


What places in the U.S. do you most want to visit that you haven't already? Let's see, I'd like to visit Texas, California, North Carolina, Nevada, Maine, Massachusetts & Colorado ;)

*Googles Breyer horses website* Very nice, you did say you love horses....
So, bonus Q...how many of these Breyer horse models do you own?

Mikado


So, bonus Q...how many of these Breyer horse models do you own? OMG! I'll have to count them and get back to you on that! :lol: I have no idea.

wow...THAT many? ok, its a date! :lol:

Okay, you and Trapper and Hawkeye are on the Titanic, and there are two spaces left on the last lifeboat, who would go with you?

TJL

Okay, you and Trapper and Hawkeye are on the Titanic, and there are two spaces left on the last lifeboat, who would go with you? :lol: Trapper, definately. I love Hawkeye, but I love Trapper more. I'd give Hawkeye a life jacket and hope he could swim! :lol: ;)

Have you ever been to a horseback riding camp?

Yes actually. I was a member of the American Pony Club for a while and we had a week long day camp one summer. It was utter chaos! 15 kids on horses! :lol:

Mikado


So, bonus Q...how many of these Breyer horse models do you own? OMG! I'll have to count them and get back to you on that! :lol: I have no idea.

Apparently I have 30 of them :D

not bad, they arent exactly cheap....do they have to be assembled and painted?

not bad, they arent exactly cheap....do they have to be assembled and painted?

No, they're already painted and everything. I'd have more if they weren't so expensive!:eek:

Here's what they look like when you buy one:

http://www.jsfarmtoys.com/assets/photos/EBAY%20Pictures/Misc%20Items/Breyer%20Horses.JPG

they look as if they were swimming in oil (i guess thats just the plastic)

they look as if they were swimming in oil (i guess thats just the plastic)

They have a glossy look to them