Stolen from Reno:
1. Are your parents married or divorced?
Married. 40 years, I think.
2. Are you a vegetarian?
No, although I was in college and part of law school. Then I developed severe GERD and was put on a super-restrictive diet. Adding something else to the list of things I couldn’t eat just didn’t make sense any more, although I still don’t eat a lot of meat.
3. Do you believe in Heaven?
Depends on when you ask. Today I’ll go with being optimistic.
4. Have you ever come close to dying?
Yes. The closest, I think, was when I was about 18 months old. I got a throat infection that stopped me from breathing, and I had to have an emergency tracheotomy.
5. What jewelry do you wear 24/7?
None. My fingers are still too fat for my wedding & engagement rings
6. Favorite time of day?
The early morning, before anyone else is awake.
7. Do you eat the stems of broccoli?
Yes, but if they’re all woody, I only eat the middles.
8. Do you wear makeup?
Lipstick most days, other, not usually.
9. Ever have plastic surgery?
No.
10. If you did have plastic surgery, what you you do?
I really can’t imagine it. I used to hate my nose when I was in high school, but it looks so cute on Noah’s face that I’m totally over that.
11. What do you wear to bed?
PJs.
12. Have you ever done anything illegal?
I assume speeding counts?
13. Can you roll your tongue?
No.
14. Do you tweeze your eyebrows?
Not regularly. Once in a while, the impulse seizes me.
15. What kind of sneakers?
Cute ones with no laces.
16. Do you believe in abortions?
What an odd phrasing. Am I pro-choice? Yes. Do I with that all women had access to health care, contraception, and sex education, thereby nearly eliminating the need for abortion? Yes.
17. What is your hair color?
Light brown with growing-out blond highlights.
18. Future child’s name?
I’m sworn not to tell future children’s names until they are actual children.
19. Do you snore?
Yes.
20. If you could go anywhere in the world where would it be?
I would love to visit every continent before I die.
But more immediately, I miss Milwaukee and my family & friends there.
21. Do you sleep with stuffed animals?
Heh. No.
22. If you won the lottery, what would you do first?
Pay off all my student loans, credit card debt, and mortgage.
Then, depending on how big the lottery winnings were, take 6-12 months off to figure out what I wanted to do with the rest of my life, and where, and get that plan rolling.
If the lottery winnings weren’t of the “you never have to work again” variety, meet with a good financial planner, make sure Noah was set for college and Jill and I were set for retirement. (A good financial planner who would make sure that we didn’t get screwed on the gift tax in this plan.)
23. Gold or silver?
Platinum.
24. Hamburger or hot dog?
Depends on my mood. Can I have onion rings with that?
25. If you could only eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Really, really, really good bread.
26. City, beach or country?
Beach.
27. What was the last thing you touched?
Besides my keyboard? The TV.
28. Where did you eat last?
My kitchen.
29. When’s the last time you cried?
A couple of weekends ago.
30. Do you read blogs?
Yes. More than I should.
31. Would you ever go out dressed like the opposite sex?
I don’t have what it takes to do drag. I’d give it a try, but I doubt I would be plausible.
32. Ever been involved with the police?
My current job involves them frequently.
33. What’s your favorite shampoo conditioner and soap?
I don’t have a current favorite.
34. Do you talk in your sleep?
Yes.
35. Ocean or pool?
Ocean.
36. Sauna or whirlpool
Whirlpool with the jets off.
37. Starbucks or Krispy Kreme
Publix donuts.
38. Window seat or aisle?
Aisle.
39. Ever met anyone famous?
Yes. Mostly politicians, some authors. I have a very cute picture of myself meeting President Carter when I was about 10. As will shock no one who knows me in real life, it is obvious in the picture that I am talking.
The nicest famous person I have ever met was Katherine Paterson. She is incredibly sweet and I hope the Bridge to Terabithia movie makes her oodles of money.
40. Do you feel that you’ve had a truly successful life?
So far.
41. Do you twirl your spaghetti or cut it?
I break it before cooking and then twirl to eat.
42. Ricki Lake or Oprah Winfrey?
Oprah.
43. Basketball or Football?
Are we having a party? That sounds like fun!
44. How long do your showers last?
It depends. Maybe 2/3 are lightening fast. I prefer them lingering and warm, but with a baby, that just doesn’t happen as often.
45. Automatic or do you drive a stick?
My current car is automatic, but I prefer stick.
46. Cake or ice cream?
Yes, please.
47. Are you self-conscious?
Sometimes.
48. Have you ever drank so much you threw up?
Yes, but not often and not in years.
49. Have you ever given money to a beggar?
Yes.
50. Have you been in love?
Yes.
51. Where do you wish you were?
Right here.
52. Are you wearing socks?
Yes.
53. Have you ever ridden in an ambulance?
Yes, after the accident in which my car was totaled.
54. Can you tango?
If I’m dancing with a really strong lead.
55. Last gift you received?
Thin, crispy, chocolate-almond cookies, from Kathryn, mother of Cole, with whom Noah had a play date yesterday.
56. Last sport you played?
Um. Mommy & me yoga?
57. Things you spend a lot of money on?
Books and the baby.
58. Where do you live?
In a house.
59. Where were you born?
Hospital. In Milwaukee.
60. Last wedding attended?
Mikki & Claire’s! It was wonderful. WONDERFUL. I still sniff the little spice bag favor, which sits next to my computer at work.
62. Favorite position?
Progressive.
63. Most hated food(s)?
Anything too spicy-hot.
64. Most hated soda pop
Grape.
65. Can you sing?
Loudly and proudly, but not tunefully.
66. Last person you instant messaged?
Either Elizabeth or Becky at work.
67. Last place you went on holiday?
Milwaukee for Christmas.
68. Favorite regular drink?
Watery apple juice. (3/4 water, 1/4 apple juice.)
69. Current Song?
NPR?
70. Tag 3 friends.
I would pick Shana, but I think she’s only photoblogging. How about Lizzy, Isabel, and Trista?
