Back to Random Dozen Day

Being the terrible blogger of late, I have missed out on weeks of Linda at 2nd Cup of Coffee's weekly meme, Random Dozen.  I thought it best to get back into the swing of things and since I'm on this Olympics addiction of late, what better time than with Linda's questions for this week.  Without further ado... here's the Random Dozen:

1. If you could compete in one Olympic event (not necessarily winter sports) what would it be?  I've always wished I could figure skate like the Olympic women.  My first foray into that sport was last weekend when my Mii on Wii Vancouver 2010 Olympics took to the ice the first time and she/Mii won GOLD!  I knew I was a closet figure skater after all! 
 
2. Do remember a specific Olympic moment from the past?  In the last Olympics, the Canadian pairs skaters, Jamie Sale and David Pelletier skated a perfect performance only to be robbed (at first) of the Gold when the judging was called into question.  Later they were awarded the gold alongside the Russian pair but their medal win felt tainted and cheapened by the scandel.

3. Have you ever known anyone who competed in the Olympics?  If I remember correctly, the couple who owns the cottage next door to my Dad's house on the lake were Olympic skaters.  (Are you seeing a theme to my answers so far - ha ha)


4. If everyday activities were Olympic-worthy, which activity would you have a gold medal in?  Internet Surfing... or knowledge of people magazine trivia


5. Do you know anything about your ethnic heritage?  My grandparents on my Dad's side both came from Scotland in the early 1900's and I believe my grandparents on my Mom's side were from English heritage (although my maternal grandfather was adopted so not exactly sure what his heritage was).  My Mom and I traveled to Scotland in the early 1980's and visited the grave site of my paternal great-grandparents which was really cool.  We also saw the house my Grandpa was raised in.

6. Do you enjoy sleeping late?  Sometimes, although the older I get, the shorter the "sleep ins" are.
 
7. Have you ever performed CPR on anyone? Do you know how? (Yes, that's two, I know. Whatevs.)  Nope and wouldn't have a clue what to do.
 
8. Name one country you'd like to visit and explain why.  Greece... it's BEAUTIFUL from what I've seen (think Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants or Mamma Mia!) and I could eat the food... I love me some Greek cuisine!
 
9. Have you ever fixed up a couple romantically?  Tried... but horribly unsuccessful!
 
10. What is the last book you read?  Nicholas Sparks'  "The Last Song"... it was REALLY good!!  (It is the first novel Nicholas has written AFTER writing the screenplay.  The movie comes out in early April I think with Miley Cyrus, Greg Kinnear and Kelly Preston.  Can't wait!)
 
11. Do you enjoy sleeping late? NO, YOU write the question! How's that for random??  Lent begins today... what will you be giving up, if anything?  As for me... I haven't decided if/what I'll be doing.  I was going to give up Diet Coke but I already blew that one tonight at dinner)
 
12. What is your favorite meal at your favorite restaurant?  Chicken Parmesan or Cappellini Pomodora at Olive Garden... and don't forget the salad and breadsticks!

Okay... it's your turn now.  Hope on over to Linda's and grab the questions and then get to sharing your Random Dozen!