Write Off: Getting to Know Each Other Jan 18 '04    Write an essay on this topic. Tweet Popular Products in Books Mildred D. Taylor - Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry: A Literature Unit From $8 Olivier Dunrea - Ollie From $7 The Bottom Line Just a fun thing to get to know one another This write off is hosted by SarahlovesAdam. Basically, it's one of those e-mail questionnaires that go around. I've always liked them because it lets me get to know my friends. So here's mine......... -Birth date: September 29, 1960 -Height: 5'6" -Eye color: Dark Brown -Hair color: Dark Brown -What does your name mean: Derived from the Germanic element id meaning "work, labour", also old English for Prosperous. -High school graduation year: 1979 -Favorite relatives: I had the biggest crush on my cousin Ranie when we were little kids. Now we've all grown apart. I've gotten closer to my middle sister, though. -Summer memory: Going to the Maryland State Volunteer Fireman's Convention in Ocean City (for the first time) when I was 19. What a party! -Favorite TV shows: ER, Frasier, Boston Public, Friends, Reno 911, Malcolm in the Middle -What's on your mousepad: Gateway logo -In the car- ac or windows: Love having the windows down unless it's over 90 degrees and humid. -Do you believe in yourself: No. -Favorite game: MahJong Solitaire (online), I also like crossword puzzles -Favorite drink: Sweet iced tea, lemonade. -Favorite food: Home made macaroni & cheese, real mashed potatoes & gravy (hate the instant kind) and a good steak. Also love cauliflower with oil & vinegar. -Favorite colors: White. Red. -Favorite cigarettes: Never smoked cigarettes. Did some weed in my early 20's but grew out of that. -Favorite sounds: My kitty greeting me when I come home. -Favorite smell: The clean smell of someone right out of the shower. -Favorite thing to do on a weekend: Not having to clean house. Going to the beach. -Favorite soundtrack: Michelle Branch, Celine Dion. -Where do you see yourself in 10 years: Hubby will retired and we will hopefully have a vacation home at the beach. Also, I hope to have my bachelor's degree and a job I like better. -First thought in the morning: &*^())*!@#$%. I don't feel like going to work! -Do you get motion sickness: Yes. -Rollercoasters- deadly or exciting: Exciting. I used to love them as a teen but motion sickness has made me avoid them as an adult. -How many rings before you answer the phone: At work, right away. At home, I usually check the call waiting first. -Are you a good friend: Usually, although I won't lie for someone. -Chocolate or Vanilla cake: Chocolate with vanilla buttercream icing. -What do you drive: 2003 Ford Escape. -Do you sleep with a stuffed animal: No, but my two real cats usually sleep with us. -Thunderstorms cool or scary: Usually cool, although I've been freaked out by a few bad ones. -If you could meet one person in the World, who would it be: I have a hard time making decisions like this. Probably Jesus. I'd like to see my (deceased) dad again, too. -What is your zodiac sign: Libra -What do you wear to bed: Oversized t-shirts or nightshirts. -Do you eat stems of broccoli: Sometimes, as long as they're not too hard. -Guys- If a girl ever asked you for the shirt on your back, would you give it to her? N/A -Girls- Would you ever ask a guy for his shirt? Not for something minor (like a spilled drink or just because I was cold). If something really, really bad happened (like I'm naked or bleeding profusely), I suppose I would. -If you could have any occupation when you get older, what would it be: I already *am* older. I'd like to stay in the medical profession because I like to help people but I definitely need a new job. -If you could dye your hair one color, what would it be: Probably dark brown (my original color)- although I'd like to try being a redhead just once. -If you could have a tattoo, what and where would it be: They can be interesting, but I'm not into tattoos for myself. -Favorite brand of gum: Anything but wintergreen. Reminds me of Pepto Bismol. Yuck. -What is your favorite quote: "The only failure is not to try." -Have you ever been in love: Still am. -What's on your walls in your room: My bedroom has a crucifix & photos of hubby & I. Computer room has autographed photos of George Clooney. Family room has lots of fire department paraphanalia. -Is the glass half-empty or half-full: Half-empty. -Which do you prefer- Cool Ranch or Nacho Cheese Doritos: I like them both, although I am trying to cut back on high fat snacks. -Favorite flavor Snapple: I don't drink it enough to know. -Which one, Coke or Pepsi: Pepsi -Which kind of milk is your favorite: DH is on Weight Watchers so all we have here is Skim. -If you were to kill someone, which method would you use? I can't imagine killing someone unless it was in self defense. A gun would probably be easiest and quickest. -Are you a righty, lefty, or ambidextrous: righty -Do you type with your fingers on the right keys: Mostly -When you meet a person of the opposite sex, you notice their: hair and face -What's under your bed: Dust -What's the best number in the World: 13 -What is your dream car: Toyota 4Runner -Who is your biggest crush right now: Celebrity wise, George Clooney. -Nickname: Beans or Beany (from my maiden name). -School: Catonsville Community College -Bacon Bits Or croutons: Croutons -Favorite Salad Dressing: French Catalina -Do you Drink: Rarely, although when I do, I like sweet stuff like Bahama Mamma's or strawberry wine. -What type of Shampoo/Conditioner: Don't use conditioner. Shampoo wise- I'm not too particular. -Have you ever been skinny dipping: Yes -Do you make fun of people: Rarely. I used to get teased as a kid and it was hurtful so I try not to do it to others. -Have you ever been convicted of a crime: No. -One pillow or two: Two -Pets: Two male cats -Favorite Movies: Shine with Goeffrey Rush. -Favorite type of music: Rock, Top 10. I will listen to most anything but Rap and old country. -Hobbies: surfing the Internet, website design -Word or Phrase you overuse: I cuss too much -Toothpaste: Crest Tartar Control -Piercing or tattoos: I used to have two piercings in each ear but they kept getting infected so I let the second set close up. I rarely wear them anymore because they hurt. -Do you get along with your parents: Mostly but we have our days. -Favorite beer: I rarely drink beer so I don't have a favorite. -Favorite song at the moment: Michelle Branch's Breathe and Dido's White Flag -Most humiliating moment: Being groped by some perverted man I barely knew. -Favorite Holiday: My anniversary and Thanksgiving.

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