13 comments » The Memorial Day 2008 Super MEME2008 Memorial Day MemeHappy Memorial Day everyone! I woke up this morning to an email from Laurie Manny of Long Beach Real Estate informing me that I've been tagged for the Memorial Day 2008 Super MEME. Read Laurie Manny's MEME here - Laurie's Memorial Day 2008 Super MEME A MEME is an idea, a contest, a survey, a fun fact that is repeated from person to person. Yes... it is sort of like a chain letter. This particular MEME is a way of to get to know the person being MEMEd by having them answer questions about themselves. This Memorial Day 2008 Super MEME was started by Mary McKnight of RSS Pieces. She decided on a MEME with a theme of 8. I agree with Mary, the number 8 has been a powerful number throughout history. If you lay it on the side, it signifies infinity and has been associated with the myths around the Knights Templar and other historical figures. Katherine Neville wrote a book titled The Eight - a fascinating read! Read Mary McKnights's MEME here - Mary's Memorial Day 2008 Super MEME Given that I can't say no to Laurie and I still have a few minutes before I have to make breakfast for my kids, here we go: 1. Who is your favorite musical artist? (post a youtube video) This one is easy. Don't laugh now, but I LOVE ABBA! It's a European band that has been on the number 1 charts all throughout Europe for years. It hasn't been as popular here in the states. There is nothing like being 17 and discoing the night away to ABBA.
Of course, with Mamma Mia, the musical and the upcoming Mamma Mia, the Movie, I'm in heaven! 2. Who is your favorite artist (post a flicker photo) Vincent Van Gogh I was fortunate enough to visit Vincent Van Gogh's museum last year in Amsterdam. His work is just breath taking. His colors and compositions are spectacular.
3. Who is your favorite blogger? It would have to be Seth Godin. 4. If you could meet anyone (alive or dead), who would it be and what is the most interesting thing about them? I'll have to pick two people. I can change the rules, can't I? The first one would have to be my grandfather. He died pretty young, before I was born and I always wondered what he would be like. I'd love to have a conversation with him and talk about his life and his challenges. Why he married my grandma? What he wanted to accomplish in his life, etc.
The second person would have to be Robert T. Kiyosaki of Rich Dad, Poor Dad. I love the way he challenges the conventional thinking and approach towards money by the wealthy vs. the average Joe. Fascinating! Hopefully, one day I'll have an opportunity to meet him.
5. What did you want to be when you grew up? I still don't know what I want to be when I grow up. Seriously though... I wanted to be a great traveler. I wanted to have the freedom to travel around the world and see how people live, meet new people, try different foods and just have fun. 6. What is the most interesting piece of trivia you know? I find the similarities between J.F.K and Lincoln fascinating. Below excerpt taken from www.USATrivia.com
7. If you could live in any point in history what would it be and why? I've always been fascinated by Egypt and Cleopatra. I'd live - just for a day - mind you in Cleopatra's time around 45 BC. 8. What is the most interesting job you have ever held? Okay, this is totally off what you would probably expect my answer to be, but I'd have to say being a MOM. Since both my kids were born, my outlook on life has changed. It opened my eyes to the mysteries of life. So... yes... it would have to be being a "mom." Pretty boring, I know. Now... it's the time to nominate the next 8 unsuspecting victims. This means that you are required as Mary McKnight says by "meme law" to answer the same 8 questions above and then tag 8 more bloggers. Richard Bolen - Lake Tahoe Real Estate Lynda Eisenman - Orange County Real Estate Faina Sechzer - Princeton New Jersey Real Estate Ted Mackel - Simi Valley Real Estate Jeff Dowler - Carlsbad Real Estate Ricardo Bueno - Industry Report (World Wide Credit) Cyndee Haydon - Clearwater Real Estate Diane Aurit - Lake Norman Real Estate Related PostsIt's fun to be famous... if only for one day!http://www.pasadenacarealestatehomes.com/0036B2
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Subscribe to receive Comments via RSS Feed from our site. Comment from: Laurie Manny [Visitor] I think that Irina "The Dancing Queen" would make Cleopatra jealous! Comment from: Cyndee Haydon [Visitor] Irina - it's great to learn more about you my friend - Happy Memorial Day!! Comment from: Faina Sechzer [Visitor] Irena, what a great Meme. And you now want me to do this?:) I love Abba, makes me feel young to this day. it must be some Russian thing:) I could very well see you as Cleopatra, or at a minimum in her Court. Terrific post! Comment from: ines [Visitor] I just got home and having so much fun reading all these meme's - although I admit ABBA has be laughing (even if you asked that we don't) Comment from: irina.netchaev [Member] Cyndee, after you rest, you need to play. No excuses. :-) Faina, you are right ABBA is definitely a Russian thing! Ines, I was laughing too as I was trying to figure out which ABBA video to use. Took me back a few years there. :-) Comment from: Nick Bastian [Visitor] Some great answers! Thanks for sharing. Robert Kiyosaki is speaking at an upcoming Chamber of Commerce meeting here in Tempe. I am looking forward to hearing him. Comment from: irina.netchaev [Member] Comment from: Kerin Cantwell [Visitor] Great site and blog, Irina! Very informative and interesting. Kerin Cantwell Comment from: Real Estate Agent Blogs [Visitor] Wow, the similarities are between JFK and Lincoln blew me away! That was really interesting. Thanks. i love learnign about you all and this was the best way I knew how to learn more. Thanks for playing along. Comment from: irina.netchaev [Member] Comment from: Ann Cummings [Visitor] I love reading all these memes!! It's fun to see all the different music and artists we all pick, and to read about what we all thought we wanted to be when we grew up!
Comment from: irina.netchaev [Member] Ann, I agree. I LOVE memes as well. Heading off to read yours. :-) Comment from: lindsay [Visitor] Very informative and interesting. great story Comment on this article This post has no comments awaiting moderation. |















ONE HUNDRED YEARS
Lincoln failed to win the vice presidential nomination in 1856, Kennedy in 1956. The republican conventions of 1860 and 1960 were held in Chicago. Mr. Lincoln was elected to the presidency in 1860, John Kennedy in 1960. Lincoln defeated Stephen Douglas, born in 1813; Kennedy defeated Richard Nixon born in 1913. John Wilkes Booth, the assassin of President Lincoln, was born in 1839, Lee Harvey Oswald, the accused assassin of President Kennedy in 1939.
1847, Lyndon Johnson, 1947. In 1860 and 1960 both VP's were serving as Senators.
Andrew Johnson was older than Lincoln and was born in 1808, Lyndon Johnson, born in 1908, was older than Kennedy. Even though Lincoln was a republican, both vice presidents were democrats. Andrew Johnson was defeated for re-election, Lyndon Johnson elected not to run for a second complete term. Andrew Johnson died of a stroke; Lyndon Johnson a heart attack. 









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