Getting to Know Each Other Write-Off Entry: Did you REALLY want to know?

Dec 29 '03    Write an essay on this topic.


The Bottom Line Do you REALLY want to know this much about me?

Okay - I've read about 8 dozen of these, so I guess it's my turn to answer Sarahlovesadam's Write-off. Note: Don't blame me if you learn more than you ever wanted to know!!

Questions:
-Birth date: December 8, 1970
-Height: a hair above 5'11"
-Eye color: brownish
-Hair color: brown
-What does your name mean: "Sailor" - go figure...
-High school graduation year: 1988
-Favorite relatives: My sister, my cousins Erin, Sarah
-Summer memory: Spending 10 days in Ocean City, MD with college buddies
-Favorite TV shows: West Wing, Six Feet Under, Stargate SG:1
-What's on your mousepad: Nothing - plain, boring blue
-In the car- ac or windows: windows unless it's ungodly hot
-Do you believe in yourself: At times ... and at times, I just can't believe myself.
-Favorite game: Poker, then Cranium and Taboo
-Favorite drink: Other than beer? IBC Root beer.
-Favorite food: Pizza, steak and sushi
-Favorite colors: blue and white (Hey, I'm a Penn Stater - what did you expect me to say?)
-Favorite cigarettes: Hate 'em all
-Favorite sounds: birds calling in the morning, the sound of a stream next to a campfire
-Favorite smell: fresh mountain air
-Favorite thing to do on a weekend: relax or hike
-Favorite soundtrack: Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, Forrest Gump
-Where do you see yourself in 10 years: Married with another two kids, living in Boulder, CO and wondering what I'm going to homebrew next.
-First thought in the morning: My God, who cancelled night-time.
-Do you get motion sickness: Nope - not even sea-sickness.
-Rollercoasters- deadly or exciting: Exciting - the bigger and faster, the better.
-How many rings before you answer the phone: As soon as I can get there, since I can never find the cordless.
-Are you a good friend: I'd like to think so.
-Chocolate or Vanilla cake: Half-and-half
-What do you drive: 2001 Honda Accord and 1998 Nissan Pathfinder
-Do you sleep with a stuffed animal: Does my fat cat count?
-Thunderstorms cool or scary: Cool - I love to sit out on the porch and watch them rumble away.
-If you could meet one person in the World, who would it be: Living - Bill Bryson; Dead - Jesus, to get the REAL story...
-What is your zodiac sign: Sagittarius
-What do you wear to bed: Boxers (w/ t-shirt if REALLY cold)
-Do you eat stems of broccoli: Doesn't everyone?
-Guys- If a girl ever asked you for the shirt on your back, would you give it to her?: If it's my wife, you bet.
-If you could have any occupation when you get older, what would it be: wildlife veterinarian who does graphic design on the side.
-If you could dye your hair one color, what would it be: No desire to change it.
-If you could have a tattoo, what and where would it be: I don't want one
-Favorite brand of gum: Dentyne Winterfresh
-What is your favorite quote: "Mother Mother Ocean,
After all these years, I've found
My occupational hazard is
My occupation's just not around" - The Pirate at Forty, Jimmy Buffett
-Have you ever been in love: Yes, still am.
-What's on your walls in your room: paint, mirror and a few prints.
-Is the glass half-empty or half-full: Depends on whether I have more to fill it with when it's gone.
-Which do you prefer- Cool Ranch or Nacho Cheese Doritos: Don't eat them.
-Favorite flavor Snapple: Snapple Apple
-Which one, Coke or Pepsi: Pepsi
-Which kind of milk is your favorite: Chocolate
-If you were to kill someone, which method would you use?: Horsehead bookends (if you understand this ... well, you've seen too many bad movies).
-Are you a righty, lefty, or ambidextrous: righty but bat from both sides of the plate.
-Do you type with your fingers on the right keys: Yep.
-When you meet a person of the opposite sex, you notice their: eyes and smile.
-What's under your bed: sweater boxes, dust bunnies and probably one or more cat toys.
-What's the best number in the World: 5
-What is your dream car: Volvo S80
-Who is your biggest crush right now: My wife, of course. But my 'freebie' is Cameron Diaz.
-Nickname: Never had one that stuck.
-School: Penn State - Go Lions!
-Bacon Bits Or croutons: Both - in quantity.
-Favorite Salad Dressing: Caesar
-Do you Drink: Yes - Beers o'plenty
-What type of Shampoo/Conditioner: Whatever my wife is using at the moment.
-Have you ever been skinny dipping: More times than I can count.
-Do you make fun of people: Only when they deserve it.
-Have you ever been convicted of a crime: Nope - I'm an angel (cough, cough)
-One pillow or two: 3
-Pets: 1 cat, 1 dog
-Favorite Movies: Star Wars, Clerks, Breakfast Club
-Favorite type of music: I listen to everything, but mostly blues and jazz.
-Hobbies: hiking, photography, birding, writing and reading.
-Word or Phrase you overuse: Yes Dear.
-Toothpaste: Crest Sale of the Week
-Piercing or tattoos: None.
-Do you get along with your parents: most of the time
-Favorite beer: Chimay Cinq Cents
-Favorite song at the moment: "White Christmas" by Bing Crosby
-Most humiliating moment: Being brought in front of my girlfriends parents to discuss our having sex in high school.
-Favorite Holiday: Thanksgiving and/or Christmas (how can you not like holidays that get you together with family to eat and drink too much?)

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