Sunday Stealing: The 29'er Meme

1. What bill do you hate paying the most? The mortgage. I would be able to do so much with that money.

2. Where was the last place you had a romantic dinner? Ummm...sadly...I don't believe I have had a romantic dinner since 1993 or so.

3. How many colleges did you attend? Two

4. Why did you choose the shirt that you have on right now? It was a gift for my husband three Christmas' ago. He didn't want it so I took it. I love Ghost Hunters and this shirt says, TAPS

5. First thought when the alarm went off this morning? The alarm we use happen to be the voices of our children. We haven't used an alarm in years. Who needs an alarm when the kids get up way before any time I would set on the damn thing.

6. Last thought before going to sleep last night? Damn those kids are going to be up on less than 5 hours.

7. What do you miss being a child? Having hours a day to myself and the endless possibilities of my future.

8. What errand/chore do you despise? I hate cleaning the bathroom.

9. Have you found real love yet? Yes and fake love, and fantasy love, and love the one your with, and so on and so on.

10. What do you get every time you go into Wal-Mart? I don't go often but I am usually there for something from the toy department.

11. Do you think marriage is an outdated ritual? No! It is an institution which can also be considered outdated in some circles.

12. What famous person would you like to have dinner with? Robert Pattinson! I doubt I would be eating dinner though.

13. Ever had to use a fire extinguisher for its intended purpose? No I haven't and worry about the day I need to.

14. Somewhere in California you've never been and would like to go? I have never been to LA.

15. At this point in your life would you rather start a new career or a new relationship? A would love a new career. One that challenges me, tests me, allows me to be creative, and works with my schedule.

16. Do you have a “go to” person? Yes I actually have 2.

17. Are you where you want to be in life? Yes and no. Are we ever where we want to be? I wish I could continue being a full time mom while making a good living.

18. Over the years, what about you do you think has changed the most? My weight, my skin and my way of thinking.

19. Looking back at high school were they the best years of your life? Nah! H.S just was.

20. Are there times you still feel like a kid? I hope to never lose that feeling.

21. Where was the hang out spot when you were a teenager? I hung at home. I was a good girl.

22. Who do you think impacted your life the most? Teresa! I think If I hadn't met her I would have been married before I was 23 and divorced before I was 30.

23. Was there a teacher or authority figure that stood out for you? Yes! Dr. Bello.

24. Do you tell stories that start with “when I was your age”? Not yet. No wait, I have told my kids, "I liked that when I was your age too!"

25. What is the scariest thing that has happened to you as an adult? Ummm...I don't know I have had so many self inflicted scary moments. Most of them stem from losing my mom so young and Dad taking off not much after. Abandonment scares me. I am always worried that my husband got hurt, or had an accident when he works late.

26. What advice would you give to someone about to get married? Always respect each other. Understand and appreciate that you are different and never lose sight of what brought you together in the first place.

27. What advice would you give someone starting their first job? Go in to impress but be sure to get respect for what you do. People will and do take advantage. Don't be a sucker be a team player.

28. If you could go back and change one thing you did, what would it be? I would have had my children 5 years earlier. I waited because I wasn't sure my husband was ready. What was I waiting for? No one is ever really ready.

29. If you could go back and change one thing someone else did, what would it be? I would have my father stick around longer and my grandfather would keep his hands to himself.