….Mindy may hunt me down if I don’t. LOL.

1. What is your favorite type of cheese? Are there any types of cheese you dislike?
** If it’s cheese, I love it. I think the only kinds I don’t like are the super stinky kind (I’m fine with a blue cheese) and – recently discovered – goat cheese in some cheese applications. After my cheese making adventure at my inlaws’ over the 4th, there is a whole world of goat cheese products that I did not know about.

I think I’m probably overdue for a post on that weekend. And this weekend.  *sigh*

2. What is the wallpaper/background on the computer you are using right now?

**One of the blogs for an online knitting store I like releases a monthly calendar wallpaper. She’s a photographer, so they are always really great. I use one version on my work computer (the flag, this month) and one on my laptop at home (the peonies).

3. If you had to choose one or the other, which would you watch: a crime/detective TV show, or a TV show with a medical/hospital setting?

** Medical/hospital. Private Practice. Grey’s. House. Can’t wait for September!

4. Are your ears pierced? How old were you when you had them pierced? Are you wearing earrings right now, and if so what kind?

**At one point, I had 10 holes in each ear…soooo – my first set I had done when I was 2 1/2. I actually remember it, it’s one of my only memories from that time. There are a few holes open in each ear now, but I only use one set. I have small white gold hoops in. When I travel, if I bring my diamond studs, I’ll put them in my second holes to keep them safe. LOL.

5. When in your life have you felt the most powerful?

** When I was in grad school. Finally taking my career in a direction I liked, and it was something I was GOOD at. When I lost weight a couple of years ago – I had self-control and could use it! There are quite a few little moments like these over my life that have been total self-esteem builders!

6. Do you like wine? If so, what is your favorite wine? Is there a certain wine you would recommend to a person who generally dislikes the taste of wine, but wants to find one they may like?

**I love love wine. I took a class in viticulture and enology for fun in my senior year of undergrad, and I was president of the wine club in grad school. I suppose I lean towards dry whites if I’m just having wine – right now I’m loving a good Viognier. With food, I usually rely on the waitstaff at a restaurant for a good pairing, or just follow the wine with the heartiness of the dish. I’ve been exploring dessert wines a bit. For people who don’t like wine – I agree with Mindy! Drink what you like!
7. If you drink at all with friends/family, what are the usual drinks of choice?

** My mom’s family – usually wine. Friends, more often beer, but it really depends on the setting.

8. Name 3 things you do well that come naturally for you.

**Hmm. Be crafty (sewing, etc.). Be a dependable friend. The rest requires work, it seems….

9. Name something you currently do well that did NOT come naturally for you, but was somewhat difficult to learn and/or master. (If you have several, feel free to name them!)
**Cook. Be a good wife. Manage my money.

10. Have you ever ridden an ATV/4-wheeler/other small vehicle designed mainly for recreation? If so, did you enjoy it?

** My inlaws have a Polaris – the “pickup” kind, so it’s more of a workhorse. But – a heck of a good time!

11. How old were you when you became sexually active (whatever that means to you)? How old were you when you felt truly comfortable having sex, expressing your desires, experimenting, etc (if applicable)?

**I was 15, almost 16. It sounds young, but I don’t regret my decision, and my boyfriend and I were very responsible. And still friends to this day. As far as comfort level – actually, not long after that. Maybe 17.

12. Are there any projects (work or home) that you need to tackle soon?

** The to do list has a to do list. LOL. Redo the kitchen. Roof. A/C. Windows. Get an attic fan. I think that’s the short list of big ones, and there are a lot of small ones, too: Paint the bedroom. Paint the living room. Stain and seal the banister. Stain and seal the bathroom cabinets. On and on and on.

13. Do you know the story of how your parents (and/or grandparents) met?

** My maternal grandparents met at a roller skating rink. After my mother’s father died in the 60′s, my grandmother married one of his friends. Oops. LOL. I don’t know how my paternal grandparents met – and they’re both gone now. I should ask my Dad.

14. What was your FIRST EVER experience with wearing “high heels” (any type)? BTW I got this Q from In Style magazine and thought it might be sorta fun
** I honestly don’t remember. Probably around 6th grade, and most likely for church.

15. Which amusement park is the last one you visited?

** I don’t remember. Is that bad?

16. If you won an all-expenses paid trip to a different country than the one you are currently living in, where would you go? (assume you can only choose 1 country)

** Italy

17. What’s the weather like where you are (today)?
** Mid 90′s, 110-billion%  humidity. Seriously, I could go swimming out there. It’s disgusting. I hate not being able to do anything outside. The dogs have total cabin fever since it’s too hot for them, too.

18. If you had to make out with one of your coworkers, who would it be? Please don’t take this Q too seriously, it’s just for fun!!
** None of them. Seriously.

19. When you were a kid, did your parent(s) ever drive a car that you found particularly cool or uncool?
** My mom always drove Volvos, which I loved. My dad had a truck that he babied, so his daily driver was a long line of beater cars. I think my least favorite was the Chevy Monza. Ick.

20. Have you made any new friends so far in 2010? Have you let any old friends “slip away” in 2010?
**A couple of new friends, via another friend. I think I have a couple of friends in the process of slipping away, but it’s not an active thing.

21. Name something that has annoyed you today.
** Nothing. But it’s only 8am.

22. Name something that has made you smile today.
**Loud music in the car on the way into work.

23. When you’re driving to work (or commuting whichever way you do), what kind of expression is usually on your face…scowl, indifferent, bored, tired, happy?
**Tired. Yawning. Usually singing.

24. Which do you use more often: paper clips or staples?
**Both about equally. I especially like my colored metallic paper clips.

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