Monday, January 24, 2011

Getting to Know Me 2011

I'm linking up with Michele at Imperfectly Wonderful Word to share some things about me. Feel free to join in the fun, too!


Getting to Know You 2011

1. What time did you get up this morning?
9:37

2. Pearls or diamonds?
Pearls

3. What was the last film you saw at the cinema?
Slightly embarrassed to admit this, the Dilemma.

4. What is your favorite TV show?
Antiques Roadshow, the Office

5. What do you usually have for breakfast?
Zone Bar or Luna Bar

6. What is your middle name?
Marie

7. What food do you like the least?
Peas

8. What is your favorite CD at the moment?
Since getting an iPod, I haven't listened to one CD in a while. I'm really enjoying instrumental music by Jon Schmidt now and play it at work to keep me calm.

9. What kind of car do you drive?
Hyundai Sonata

10. Favorite Sandwich?
2 eggs and cheddar on a roll

11. What characteristic do you despise?
Liars!

12. Favorite item(s) of clothing?
Long cardigans

13. If you could go anywhere in the world for vacation, where would you go?
Not big on travel (I used to think I was, but  I get too stressed out). Maybe Italy.

14. What color is your bathroom?
A very mellow yellow.

15. What is your favorite brand of clothing?
JCrew and Anthropologie

16. Where would you retire?
I would love to stay in NY, close to family.

17. What was your most recent memorable birthday?
Last year we all went to the wineries. It was like a grown up party.

18. Favorite sport to watch?
Baseball

19. Favorite saying?
Shut the front door!

20. When is your birthday?
March 23rd

21. Are you a morning person or night person?
Night Owl

22. Are you part of the problem or the solution?
Oh dear. I think I have to admit that I am part of the problem, then blow up, get frustrated, and try to solve it.

23. Do you have any pets?
Nope. Never have.

24. Any new and exciting news you would like to share with us?
I would like to start knitting or crocheting this year.

25. What did you want to be when you were little?
A teacher.  It didn't happen...

26. How are you today?
Ok, but slightly on the cranky side. Woke up with a headache (I'm thinking caffeine withdrawal), but starting to feel better.

27. What is your favorite candy?
Cherry Jolly Ranchers. Throughout high school I ate them by the bag.

28. What is your favorite flower?
Orchids.

29. What is a day on the calendar you are looking forward to?
June 25th, my hubby's birthday. We're planning a Disney World vacation with friends.

30. What are you listening to right now?
Anthony Bordain on No Reservations. Apparently he's visiting Mexico.

31. Do you wish on stars?
No

32. If you were a crayon, what color would you be?
Kelly Green

33. How is the weather right now?
Flipping freezing!!! It's 16 degrees today.

34. What is your favorite soft drink?
Soda makes my tummy feel weird. I usually opt for iced tea instead.

35. What is your favorite restaurant?
Sapporos (Japanese place by my parents' house)

36. Natural hair color?
Blonde

37. Siblings?
Brother, Chris and sister-in-law, Lauren.

38. Favorite day of the year?
Christmas

39. What was your favorite toy as a child?
American Girl Dolls

40. Summer or Winter?
Winter. I actually like to bundle up.

41. Hugs or Kisses?
Hugs

42. Coffee or tea?
Tea (a little milk and lots of sugar)

43. Chocolate or Vanilla?
Chocolate

44. Favorite season?
Fall. Love the seasonal activities (apple picking, pumpkin picking)

45. Last time you cried?
A couple of weeks ago. My dad had a little health scare, I watched some tragic episode of House, and there ya go. Emotional explosion.

46. What is under your bed?
Space bags with off-season clothes and shoes.

47. What is your favorite smell?
Clean laundry.

48. What are you afraid of losing?
my voice

49. Salty or sweet?
Salty

50. How many keys are on your key ring?
Six

51. How many years at your current job?
Five

52. Favorite day of the week?
Saturday

53.  What was the last thing you had to drink?
Venti non-fat Caramel Macciato. First one in a while.


54.  Ever go to camp?
Yup, day camp. Haaaaated it.

55. Favorite book?
White Oleander.


Thanks for taking the time to get to know a little bit more about me!

4 comments:

Paige said...

Oohh sounds like you guys are looking forward to Disney in the summer. How wonderful! Enjoy planning.

Janna said...

what a fun post! it was fun getting to "know" you a little better :)

Erin said...

LOVED this post! It was so fun learning more about you! Stay warm in this frigid weather! :)

Michele said...

Thanks so much for playing along and answering all of the questions. I loved getting to know more about you. That's so awesome that you guys are going to Disney World this summer. FUN!!!