sweet berry (ten on tuesday)

Welcome to yet another week where it's possible all I'll do is answer memes. Because it's my blog and I can; my life is just that exciting. (Link up with Chelsea over at Roots and Rings!)

1. What’s the perfect meal?
Thanksgiving. It includes all the perfect foods: dark meat turkey, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, green beans, stuffing, copious amounts of bread and PUMPKIN PIE.

2. What are the perfect pair of shoes?
I have a hard time finding perfect pairs of shoes, but recently it's been my new denim Airwalks. They're from Payless, and I'm pretty sure they cost me about $6. ANDILOVETHEM.

(my feet hang out under a desk all day, so I very rarely change into my work shoes -- even though I bring them with me every day. Shh, don't tell!)

3. What is the perfect afternoon?Something that involves food, drinks and shopping! But seriously, I love just wandering around markets, stores, downtown areas. It's all good.

4. What’s the perfect house?
Something roomy. I'm not terribly picky about what type of house it is, as my interests stretch from old school Victorians to new construction to Tudor, but I would like it to have an awesome kitchen with a gas stove and an island/breakfast bar, a fireplace in at least the living room (if not bedroom,) and a master suite. Other than that, I'm pretty flexible.

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5. What is the perfect outfit?
Jeans. T-Shirt. Aboslutely no shoes.

6. What’s the perfect wedding song?
The Luckiest by Ben Folds, but it's kind of running rampant among my friends as part of their weddings, so I probably won't use it as anything specific in my wedding.

7. What is the perfect job?
For me? Singing. Especially a cappella and choral, but I'd take just about any singing. I like performing for people.

(I'm on the left; one of my best friends, Megan, is on the right)

8. What’s the perfect hairstyle?
A ponytail, because I don't have to mess with it.

9. What’s the perfect music festival?
Winterfest at Leon! Get out of school early and just run around with friends listening to bands. It was the awesome-est.

10. What’s the perfect day to yourself?
I love just walking down to the water and reading on a bench where I can look out over the Sound. I guess a perfect day to myself involves me, reading and tea. And maybe some Facebook games <-- addict over here, people.

clouding up my mind (ten on tuesday)

(retroactively posting for this week's ten on tuesday, because I was traveling all day yesterday! Hosted by Chelsea.)

1. How do you pronounce the word aunt? Does your pronunciation rhyme with ‘haunt’ or ‘can’t'? Rhymes with can't.

2. Do most of the people in your life know you blog? Or are you partially or totally anonymous?
I definitely don't hide it -- but whether or not they read it when I post the link on Twitter/Facebook/etc. is up to them! I do have a blog that I keep private from almost everyone, just so I have a place to write completely anonymously. But I don't use it very often.

3. When you grocery shop, do you prefer to bag your own groceries or do you like it when the store bags them for you? Paper, plastic, or reusable bags?
I'm fine either way? Sometimes the grocery store people like to put two things in a plastic bag and call it a day, which is not really a great way to bag things, in my humble opinion. We get plastic, so we can use them as trash bags!

4. Do you have a green thumb? I suck at keeping plants alive. Nate's parents gave me one, though, and it hasn't keeled over yet.

5. If you watch the Food Network, which chef/show host is your favorite? I love Food Network, but I don't think I particularly care for one chef. I like pretty much all the chefs on Iron Chef, though.

6. Do you like to take baths? Do you take them very often? I like baths, but the water always gets cold way too fast. I prefer the hot tub ;)

7. What color are the walls in your kitchen? Mmm...white? I think our apartment is white or off-white.

8. Do you prefer to dine outdoors or indoors? I like dining outdoors, when the weather is nice.

9. Describe your ideal weather. Sunny or mostly sunny, but cool. Like, with a cool breeze. But not so cold that I need a jacket.

10. If you could learn any foreign language, which would you choose to learn?
I've tried learning many foreign languages (ie: Latin, German and Arabic,) and I'm just not real good at it. But I would probably pick a romance language, like French or Spanish. I feel like I'd do alright with those. I did ok with learning ASL, but that's because it's so kinesthetic, so memorizing vocab is completely different than with a spoken language. I've pretty much forgotten it all now.

(woah woah) evacuate the dance floor (ten on tuesday)

There are just simply so many of my friends' birthdays this month, I don't even know what to do with myself. So I ignore them all, and then feel bad and proceed to comment on the FB of anyone who I'm actually good friends with. I'm a horrible friend. Horrible. Shame on me.

Anywho, it's Ten on Tuesday time! Feel free, as always, to link up over at Roots and Rings. (Also, it's one of my fav blogs, so check it out, anyway =)

1. What type of phone do you have? Do you like it?
iPhone and I am totally an iPhone person. I will spout its glories to anyone who will listen. I have a 3GS, and I want a 4, but since my upgrade with AT&T doesn't happen until next February (ooh hoo hoo,) and there are rumors that the 5 will be out before then, I may just wait and get the 5. Hopefully by then we will have the money to throw away on fancy gadgets. Because really, I'm in agreement with the commercials: If you don't have an iPhone, well...you don't have an iPhone.

2. How old were you when you got your first cell phone?
Uhm...high school, I think? Sohpomore year. I got one pretty much as soon as they became vaguely affordable. It was about the time my friends started driving, so I was out and about and getting rides from school to theatre and theatre to home, so my parents wanted to know where I was.

3. How many cell phones have you owned since your first?
Let's see...I had a little baby Kyocera for my first one. Then I stepped on it, cracked the screen (I take real good care of stuff, can't you tell?) and it slowly went crazy until I was forced to get a new one. I loved that little phone. After that I had a couple flip phones. My sister and I got a contract for the two of us, so pretty much every time that was up, we got the new "free" phones when we renewed. An exact number is hard, though. Somewhere around 5?

4. How much is your average monthly phone bill?
Uhhh....I don't know. Nate pays the bill. I want to say it's like, $130, for our two data plans (thank goodness for being grandfathered into unlimited data!) We also have unlimited texting, with the lowest number of minutes possible...and we still have rollover. Neither of us talk on the phone very much.

5. When you were a kid/teenager, were you allowed to have a phone in your room?
I don't remember if I ever had the actual phone unit itself. We had at least one cordless phone from the time that cordless phones were available -- my Dad likes new technology -- and at least two phones lines from the time I was 11 (though one was for dial-up (oh my gawd, dial-up?) or DSL, when we switched over,) because we are an interwebs family. In any case, who needs the phone when you can just take the receiver up to your room and leave it there?

6. Do you like talking on the phone or do you despise it? Or somewhere in-between?
I hate talking on the phone. It makes me feel so, so very awkward. I'd much rather text/email/IM.

7. Do you text a lot? Is texting/talking while driving illegal where you live? Are you guilty of it anyway?
Yup. I don't think it's illegal here. I don't have a car, so I don't text and drive. I used to text at stoplights in Tallahassee, but I was pretty good about not texting while the car was actually moving and under my control.

8. What sort of texting keyboard does your phone have? Touch screen, slide out, or something different? Do you care?
Touchscreen. Oh yeah, iPhone.

9. Look at the last call in your call log – who is it? What were they calling about? Who calls you the most?
Yesterday I got a call from a number I didn't recognize, as I was leaving work, so I didn't pick up. Turns out it was from a research firm in Boston that I had signed up for while I was living there, for some extra money, seeing if i wanted to participate in a study. Awesome how they never called me while I was living there...

10. What is the longest phone call you can recall having?
I remember I used to talk for hours late-night on weekends to my guy friends, because obv there were no sleepovers happening, since we were in middle school and all. It was before computers got real popular for that kind of stuff. And my friend Evan didn't have access to a computer/the internet, for a while, anyway, so we chatted on the phone.

back to your regularly scheduled posting (also, ten on tuesday)

I was sick for a week and didn't feel like doing much of anything except staring off into space. So that's what I did. Well, that and eat. But now, I should be posting again. Starting with today!

Good Ol' Ten on Tuesday -- link up with Chelsea over at Roots and Rings!

1. From your childhood, what do you miss most about summer vacation?
Hmm...not having anything to do? That's actually a lie, I had plenty to do in the summer. I was always at summer camp, traveling with my family or theatre. I was not a summer couch potato. But really, I just miss having a break from the "normal routine." Vacation is good, even if it isn't necessarily relaxing.

2. Are you going anywhere on vacation this summer?
I'm going to Boston/New England the second weekend in June! Other than that, summer is the busy time at my work, so I'll have to wait until the fall to do any real vacationing.

3. What foods do you like to barbecue?

I am actually not a huge bbq fan, but I do like a good grilled pork tenderloin or chicken drumsticks.

4. How do you celebrate the fourth of July?

Drinking! And sometimes fireworks ;)

5. What’s your favorite beverage to drink in the summertime?

Anything cool and/or filled with ice. Sweet Tea is always my favorite beverage, but a good Coke is also delectable.

6. What movie are you looking forward to seeing this summer?

It would be helpful if I knew what movies were coming out this summer? I definitely want to see the third Transformers. Even though the second one was a bust.

7. In the car: windows down or AC?

I grew up in Florida, so I am always an AC girl if given the choice.

8. Have you ever had a summer fling?

Hmm, yeah, I guess. I had one in the VI during college, and then a couple the summer before I left for Boston after college. But I don't usually do flings -- I don't really date for "fun."

9. Do you wear sunscreen?

Often. Pretty much any time I go outside specifically for sunshine. I know I should wear it when I go outside in general, because my skin is transparent, but I don't feel like smelling like sunscreen 24/7. My moisteurizer has SPF, though, and I always wear that on my face =)

10. Do you have any favorite summertime activities?
I really like just laying around outside in the sunshine. I'm also a fan of boats, but not living near the water/knowing anyone with a boat makes it hard to go boating. Anyone want to invite me on their boat?

disguise as a smile, well (ten on tuesday)

1. Have you ever used Craigslist? All. The. Time. We used it to find our current apartment and most of our current furniture. I occasionally use it just to play around and look for things I don't need.

2. Can you sew? I used to be able to; much better than I do now. I took classes and could sew a pattern when I was younger, but now all I can do is stitch things by hand (and not very well, at that!) I have a handheld sewing machine I got for Christmas than I'm planning to use to get back into it, but I have to find the time, energy and a fabric store. ;)

3. Do you pour syrup on your pancakes or dip your pancakes in the syrup? I don't use a whole lot of syrup, but I tend to pour. Or pour on the side of the plate, then rub the pancakes around in it...does that count as dipping?

4. Rain storms: I love them, as long as I can just sit inside and listen to them. Here, it's more likely I have to walk to work/home/anywhere else in them. That, I don't like.

5. Do you like swimming? Love to swim.

6. What kind of drink do you order at Sonic? Strawery limeade. (Sonic has the best ice EVER!)

7. Are you funny? I don't think so, but I guess a little.

8. At what age will your kids get cell phones? Hah. Probably earlier than they should. I am a firm believer that technology is good thing.

9. What’s your favorite vegetable? Green beans or brussel sprouts, but I also love me a good sweet potato.

10. Were you a Girl Scout? I was a brownie for a year, but I didn't even buy the uniform. It was one of the activities/social groups I tried out before figuring out I loved theatre in 4th grade. The others included gymnastics, ballet/tap class, art class and horseback riding.

(as always, link up at Roots and Rings with Chelsea!)

all of the lights (Ten on Tuesday: Photo Edition!)

(Per usual, link up over at Roots and Rings!)

Yay for photo edition!


1. Your favorite piece of furniture in your home.

oversized chair -- free, from the CL.

2. Your favorite thing on your wall.

easy, because this is one of the very few things we have on the wall. it's a panoramic pic of Boston.

3. Your bed as it looks right now.

no, the bed is never made. and no, our comforter covers don't match.

4. Your pantry.

as close to a pantry as we got. this is the only (floor-level) cabinet specifically for food.

5. Your favorite piece of jewelry.

Toss up between this and this.

(i'm wearing both today!)

6. Your favorite book.

(not even kidding. this is my favorite book because it is all books. ok, fine. this is my actual favorite book:

 but my copy is all beat-up and weathered. it's also in New Hampshire, currently.)

7. Your most comfortable shirt.

express best loved tee. that's not me, and I don't look like that in it, but I am wearing it in that color! (does anybody else notice the hard line above her boob on the right? that looks suspiciously like photoshop to me!)

8. Your messiest room.

uhm....no, sorry. actually, most of our rooms are fairly clean, at the moment. now, if I had a pic of my room at home. or my dorm room. ooh, child -- you haven't seen messy.

9. Your house shoes.

house shoes = bunny slippers. i <3 happy bunny.

10. Yourself.

riding a dinosaur! what could be better?

thanks for stopping by! 

it's all uncharted (ten on tuesday)

Yay for another Ten on Tuesday! Link up over at Chelsea's blog. Fun times =)

1. If you could watch only one movie for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Transformers or the new Star Trek. I'm also a huge fan of Love Actually and The Notebook. Ugh, can't I just pick one movie to watch from each genre? I'll go with Transformers.

2. Let’s say someone wrote a screenplay about you; what actor/actress would you choose to play you and why?
This is hard, because as an actress, I'd like to play myself in a movie. But, I probably wouldn't be very good as myself and that's not the question. I love Natalie Portman, but I don't know that she's the right choice, either. I would say either Alicia Witt (Urban Legend -- what a horribly wonderful movie. Did you know Jared Leto was in that movie?! Me neither, til just now,) or Laura Prepon (That 70's Show.)

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3. What’s the first movie you remember seeing in theaters?
My mom says the first movie she took me to was The Little Mermaid, but the first one I really remember seeing was As Good as it Gets. We had to leave because my sister got motion sick part of the way through.

4. Did you ever make out at the back of a movie theater in middle school/high school?
Not really. We weren't rich kids. If we were paying for a movie, we were gonna watch the movie! Plus, who goes to see a movie you don't really want to see?

5. Are you a Netflix-er, Blockbuster-er or a Redbox-er? (Or none of the above?)
Not really any of them. While we were staying with my Dad in Tallahassee on the road trip, we did Redbox with my sister. I tend to just...uhm..."borrow" movies. Yeah, that's it. Borrow them. Or we see them in theatres, if we're really that into it.

6. Name one actor/actress who you would give anything to have a dinner date with.
I would love to sit down with Anthony Hopkins, for the sake of the art of acting. But I'm also partial to James McAvoy, from a purely shallow standpoint ;)

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7. What’s the worst movie you’ve ever seen?
Uhm, Drag Me to Hell? I hate horror comedy. I've seen lots of bad horror movies, though. That's what happens when you watch lots and lots of horror movies. It's Alive (the remake) was one of the worst movies ever. EVER.

8. Do you sneak snacks into the theater when you go?
Sometimes. Movie theatres are expensive.

9. Movie theater popcorn: love or hate it?
Don't care either way. I love the movie theatre butter, but it's horribe and greasy. I'm not hugely into popcorn, in general, but it's nice sometimes.

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Mmm, butter-flavored syrup topping. Delish.

10. What is the all-time best Disney movie in your opinion?
The Lion King. I used to have the whole movie memorized. Not just the songs, the movie. But the songs are awesome, too.



the ones we trusted the most (ten on tuesday)

1. What is the weather like in your city today?

High of about 55, 20-30% chance of rain, party cloudy.

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2. Do you like the zoo?

I like most zoos. I understand that most animals in the zoo cannot be released back into the wild, and I enjoy seeing them. But zoos are still kind of sad.

3. Do you eat coconut?

Love it =)

4. Have you ever hammered a nail? Are you good at it?
Hah, yes. I'm ok at it. I have bad aim, though. And I get impatient and sometimes bend the nail.

5. Does your family have a vacation destination that you visit often?

When I was a little kid we used to go to BC every summer to visit my Aunt (Mom's older sister,) Uncle and closest-in-age Cousin. Then when they moved, we went to visit them in Nova Scotia. As far as I remember, we went almost every year from the time I was about 4 until my 9th grade of high school, when summer show at my theatre started creating scheduling conflicts. My sister kept going for a little bit after, though.

6. How many pillows do you sleep with?

Two, usually. One slightly firm one and one very squishy one. I use three to sit up and read (two firm, one squishy,) and every once and a while, the one firm and one squishy become just one squishy. I'm a stomach sleeper, so sometimes two pillows makes me feel like I can't breathe.

7. What’s the first thing you do when you wake up?

Usually look at my e-mails/Twitter. Then, bathroom =)

8. Will you send your kids to summer camp?

Absolutely. Although, not sleep-away, unless they really want to go. I went to a couple summer camps, but just day camps. Most summers we were traveling, so I wasn't around for any one entire "session" of summer camp, and since my Mom worked for herself when my sister and I were younger, she was home with us, anyway.

9. What do you put in your baked potatoes?

Cheese, sour cream. Bacon bits and chives are good, too. And butter. Lots and lots of butter.

I get down with Paula Deen.

10. Did you take swimming lessons as a kid?

I learned to swim before I learned to walk! Consequently, I'm an excellent swimmer. Though, I'm not too bad of a walker, either ;) My mom took me to lessons at the YMCA.

(oh, and I totally forgot that you should link up with CHELSEA who hosts this! sometimes most of the time, i'm forgetful.)

we had caught on fire (ten on tuesday)

Link up this week over at Chealsea's blog, Roots and Rings!

Ten on Tuesday

1. How many blogs do you read every day and what are they? (I’m talking the ones you NEVER miss)
I have a lot of blogs on my Google Reader, so I don't often NEVER miss one. Sorry, guys.

2. How many “best friends” do you have? Do you have different “besties” for different areas of your life?
I would say I have four best, best friends: Jessica (starting in 4th grade,) and Leslie, Jessamyn and Megan (from high school, esp. senior year.) I also have Zoe, my best friend from Boston.

3. What’s your daily make up routine?
Uhm...nothing? If I can find the time to put something on (other than my full face,) it's usually mascara, hi-liter and blush. Or just mascara.

4. What is your ideal girl’s night?
Probably wine and dancing. Maybe just wine and dessert. Mmm...fondue.

5. Do you keep up with your nails/toenails or are they au natural?
I kept up with them when I worked at a salon. Now they're bare more often than not. And I try to remember to cut them. =\

6. What’s your best roommate story (assuming you had a roommate at some point in your life)?
So I'm not sure this is so much "best" as "most creepy," but when I was living with my roommate in Boston, Nate dropped me off at home one night to find a random guy I didn't know hanging out on our couch and my roommate in her room with some other guy with the door closed. I went into my room, closed the door and called Nate to come back because I was so creeped out. He didn't offer any explanation as to who he was or why he was there, he just said 'hi' and stared blankly off into space ITWASSOCREEPY! Oh yeah, and I guess there's the time my roommate had a 4th of July Party and one of her friends invited Jessica Biel, so Jessica Biel was at my house. You know, no big deal.

7. What’s your “go to” outfit that you wear more than anything else?
Express Favorite Tee or Sexy V-Neck Tee with jeans and a cardigan/hoodie. I'm such a homebody, it's all about comfort.

8. Do you have a beauty secret?
It took me a long time to figure out how to even do my makeup so...no. Not really. Except that usually, less is more. You don't need no cakey foundation to layer your four colors of eyeshadow on unless you're planning on being in a photo shoot.

9. Did you read Seventeen magazine growing up?
Nope. I didn't read magazines unless my parents ordered them or they were available elsewhere for free. I read a lot of Better Homes and Gardens.

10. How did you learn to put on makeup?
I did theatre starting in 4th grade, so I learned mostly through that. I didn't really play around with makeup until college, when I had friends who really knew how to do it. I guess I learned through a combination of things.

-C

i walk with him til morning (ten on tuesday)

Link up over there! Yeah, there, at Chelsea's blog!


1. When someone asks you for a book recommendation, what is your go-to book?
Hm...this one is hard for me, because I read mostly scifi/fantasy, so... a lot of people aren't into that. I guess I'd probably say something like Lord of the Flies or Slaughterhouse Five. I really liked Slaughterhouse Five.

2.  Do you buy your books, or are you a library patron?I would love to be a responsible library patron...but I'm not. I usually am for a month or so after I get my library card. Then I become bad at returning things, so I stop going. Usually if I want to read a book enough, I'll buy it. For my Kindle =)

3.  E-readers, yay or nay?  
I would love to be one of those hardcore people who is all 'DOWN WITH EREADERS, I ONLY READ REAL BOOKS' but I'm just not. I got my Kindle two Christmases ago and I haven't looked back. I love the way a book feels and smells, but you can't beat the convenience of a Kindle. Or how awesome I feel holding a gadget that not everyone has. Teehee.


4.  What was your favorite book as a child?  
This would require me to remember what books were read to me -- it was a lot. But I remember liking Goodnight, Moon. I should ask my Mom.


5.  If you could be any character in a book, who would you be?  
I would be any of the leading female dragon-riding characters in Anne McCaffrey's Pern series. Cause they're all kick-ass and AWESOME. Although, I do really like Menolly, Robinton and (more recently,) Kindan's stories.


6.  What book would you love to see turned into a movie?  
See above answer. Even if they were horrible movies I'd probably watch them. Pern is one of those things I couldn't ever get enough of.


7.  What is your all-time favorite book?
Summon the Keeper and/or American Gods. Either is acceptable.


8.  How many books do you read at once?  
Usually only one. I don't really like to cross stories in my brain, it doesn't handle it very well. But I will sometimes stop reading in the middle of one story, read a completely different one all the way through, then go back to the one I was reading first.


9.  What is your favorite book genre?  
Sci-Fi/Fantasy. Probably more Fantasty than Sci-Fi.


10.  Which Harry Potter book is the best?  Or haven’t you read them at all?
Uhmmm....I think I stopped at 5? I don't remember them very well, I read them when I was in high school.  But I like the Goblet of Fire movie the best...doesn't that count? (You may now call me a blasphemer, if you prefer.)


-C

orphans, kingdoms (ten on tuesday)

1. If you work, do you drive to work or take public transportation?

I'm super lucky -- I walk! My current work is 15 minutes from my apartment. In Boston, I walked/took the bus and/or the T, and it took me about 45 minutes to get to work. In FL, I drove.

(view from outside my apartment at sunset)

2. How often do you get your haircut? Do you go to the same person every time?

Uhm...when I can? I'm not too worried about my hair. For a while, I was so un-worried about it, I was cutting it myself, including my bangs -- which actually didn't turn out too badly! Haircuts are expensive, yo! I'd say I get it cut at least every 6 months (any hairdresser reading this is wincing.) And when I find someone I like, I tend to go back to them. Mainly because it makes me feel better about my random decisions to get straight-across bangs chopped into my hurr. Because that can be botched. (Thankully, I've never had that happen! Knock on wood.)

(self-cut bangs -- not too shabby?)

3. Do you read the newspaper? If so, a hardcopy or the online version?

Hah. No. Unless celebrity info on my Google Reader or the stories that pop up when my MSN messenger loads counts.

4. What is the best book you have read this year?

So far, I really enjoyed Bright of the Sky by Kay Kenyon. It isn't terribly well written, but the story is so interesting, it makes up for the lack in the prose. (I think technically I read that last year, but everything kind of blurs together since I started at work =P)

5. What is the best movie you have seen this year?

Call me cliche, but I really like The Social Network. I'm an Aaron Sorkin ho fan, though. Gooooo Sports Night! (and because I had to Google him to make sure I spelled his name right, I think I figured out why I like The American President so much...)

6. Do you tend to crave sweet or salty foods?

I crave everything. EVERYTHING. I guess on a regular basis sweet. But there are definitely times I need my salty.

7. Do you eat breakfast every day? If so, what do you have?

Mmm...maybe? I drink coffee every morning, which consists of enough calories to be breakfast. Most of the time I do manage to eat something before lunch time rolls around, so I suppose you could consider that breakfast. But it's anything from blueberries and granola to baby carrots with ranch dressing, so...yeah.

8. If you celebrate Easter, what Easter treat/candy are you most looking forward to?

I don't really celebrate Easter, but I do celebrate candy being 1/2 off the day after! Just like every other holiday =)

9. How late is “sleeping in” to you?

I usualy sleep until 11/11:30AM on the weekends, so I guess that's sleeping in now, since I get up any time between 6:45AM and 7:20AM on the weekdays, depending on how much time I think I need to get things done before I head off to work at 7:45AM.

10. Where are you going on your next vacation?

Boston! Ok, technically, New Hampshire, because Nate is in one of his friend's weddings. But we're mostly likely flying into Boston, and it would be awesome to spend a day or so in Boston. I miss Boston. New Hampshire's nice too, though.

-C

keep drinking coffee (ten on tuesday)

Lovelies, I have not even had a moment to breathe since we got back. Our flight out of Atlanta on Monday evening was delayed an hour and a half -- just long enough to make us miss our connecting flight in Houston. They put us on the next flight with no hassle whatsoever, but it meant instead of getting into Seattle at 9:30PM, we got in at 12:30AM. Which is about 20 minutes too late for the last train back to the city, so we had to take a cab. We pretty much got home, dumped our stuff and fell into bed. When we have an entry up on the travel blog, I'll let you know! For now:

Ten on Tuesday! (brought to you by the lovely Chelsea)

1. What is your idea best date?
I love the thought of surprising someone with a show, concert, game, etc. that they really would love to attend but didn't buy tickets to. I know I'd love a surprise Ben Folds concert, ya know? However, I'm also partial to driving dates. Where you drive for a while, and then park in a spot and just talk. This works best at night, when you can see the stars and there aren't many people around where you go. A deserted park at night is just so romantic. =)


2. How long does it take you to get ready to go on a date?
About the same amount of time it takes me to get ready to go out to anything I feel deserves makeup and hair doing -- 30 minutes? Makeup: 10 minutes, Hair: 10-15 Minutes, Clothes: 5-10 minutes? It depends. Most of the time I don't do my hair, cause I'm lazy.

3. What would you wear on the date?
It depends on the date, but usually jeans and a nice top. I like to be comfy, especially if I don't know the person very well. Once we start getting a little serious, then I break out the fancy stuff.

4. If you are married, how often do you go on dates? If you are single, when was your last date?
Hah! Well...we went out to dinner and to a wedding this last weekend, does that count?

5. What was your worst date?
I've never really had a bad date, I don't think. I haven't been on many dates, though...normally I just start dating the person exclusively. And then even if the date is bad, the person is awesome, so it doesn't matter!

6. Do you/Did you kiss on your first date?
Sometimes? Usually. I don't like that awkward 'before the first kiss' tension =P

7. If married, how long before you knew he/she was the one? If single, how long before you know if the person is marriage material?
I usually know pretty quickly. I knew with Nate within a month. Because after it was new, it was still awesome.

8. Do you prefer day dates or night dates?

I don't have a preference. Recently, I've become an old lady, and I like going to bed early, but I still enjoy a good night-time date. And I also love being able to spend the entire day with a person, and have a day date continue into the night. Those are the best.

9. How old were you when you first were allowed to date?

I remember going on my first date in 8th grade, but I don't remember ever having an age where I was "allowed" to start dating. I didn't really have a huge interest in it until 8th grade, so maybe that's why.

10. What is the most embarassing moment you have had on a date?
This is another thing I've never really experienced. I like to have a good time on dates, so if that means I have to laugh at myself, I can handle it. I've been fortunate.

haven't lost it all yet (ten on tuesday)

1. What is a food that you never thought you would try, but then tried and liked?
When I was younger I was pretty picky (also, my sister was REALLY picky,) so there weren't many new food introductions in my house. As I've gotten older, I've discovered that I'll try pretty much anything, unless it includes foods/spices I know I dislike. But I suppose once I started trying raw foods, I was surprised at how many I wound up loving: oysters, carpaccio, sushi, etc.

2. Do you subscribe to any foodie publications? If so, which ones?
Nope. Not unless you count food blogs ;)

3. What ingredient do you find yourself reaching for the most when you cook?
Pasta. Basil. Recently, brussel sprouts. Cheese. I'm kind of an Italian food junkie, so anything that goes well with noodles!

4. Are there any foods that you hated as a child, but then learned to like as an adult?
I remember vehemently not liking onions. Now I love them, as long as they aren't raw.

5. What do you like to eat that others may consider weird?
Brussel Sprouts? I also love Kraft Macaroni and Cheese mixed with Apple Sauce. It's like the low-brow equivalent of brie and apple slices. I haven't had it in a long time, though.

6. What is the weirdest ingredient you’ve ever cooked with?
Hmm...probably nothing that weird. For me, it was probably spaghetti squash. I'm so adventurous!

7. Do you have any major food allergies?
Nope. But I do get a rash on my skin if I leave citrus juice/residue on it. Especially the skin around my mouth.
8. Is there an ingredient that you would like to cook with, but are intimidated to try?
Eventually I'm gonna go for the 'buy the shellfish while it's still alive and dump it in boilig water when you get home' thing, but for now, it scares me.

9. Do you bake?
Not usually. Nate is better in that department.

10. If you could go on any “foodie” show to compete, which one would it be, and why?
Chopped. But I'd fail miserably, cause half the time I've never even heard of what's in the basket. Or have any idea how to cook it.

-C

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