If you were asked to make a "Top Ten" list of the people you regard as the all-time greatest Americans, whom would you rank in the third, second, and first spots?
3. George Washington
2. Abraham Lincoln
1. Elvis Presley
*Can you tell I'm being a smart-alec in answering this question??
Saturday, October 29, 2011
CPQ #79
If you had to describe your personality in terms of a farm animal, which animal would you choose?
A pig :) That should be pretty self explanatory!
A pig :) That should be pretty self explanatory!
CPQ #78
If you could enter a racehorse in the Kentucky Derby, what would you name your horse?
Roscoe...only because we have some friends who own horses and they named one of them Roscoe. It just seems like a regal name, Roscoe. But what do I know? I didn't grow up around horses.
Roscoe...only because we have some friends who own horses and they named one of them Roscoe. It just seems like a regal name, Roscoe. But what do I know? I didn't grow up around horses.
CPQ #77
You've been given the chance to travel into the future to see how the world will change over the next 50 years. What change in particular are you most interested in?
Call me superficial but I'd want to see how Jesse and I age (hopefully it's well). In 50 years, my kids will have kids and I want to be a cute Grandma! All Grandmas are cute in their own way but I just hope that I age well and I don't look like I'm 72 (agck! In 50 years I'll be 72!)
Call me superficial but I'd want to see how Jesse and I age (hopefully it's well). In 50 years, my kids will have kids and I want to be a cute Grandma! All Grandmas are cute in their own way but I just hope that I age well and I don't look like I'm 72 (agck! In 50 years I'll be 72!)
Thursday, October 20, 2011
CPQ #76
If you could have any object or place in the world completely to yourself for one day, what would you choose?
The Eiffel Tower :)
The Eiffel Tower :)
CPQ #75
If a local radio station offered to let you have your own 30 minute show each weekday morning, what type of show would you have?
Been there, done that. Sort of. Jesse and I took a radio class at SUU and had a weekly radio show that lasted an hour every Thursday evening. Compare that to 30 minutes everyday...I'd say that's about an even wash. Radio was a really cool class and I learned a lot. But...I don't think I'd want a radio talk show. Who even likes those?? Radio is for music; my show would be playing all the cool music with just little bits and pieces of my voice.
Speaking of radio: I miss radio. Cedar had the best variety of radio stations. All we can get up here in Logan is twangy country and about five Mexican fiesta stations. Yeah, it sucks that bad.
Been there, done that. Sort of. Jesse and I took a radio class at SUU and had a weekly radio show that lasted an hour every Thursday evening. Compare that to 30 minutes everyday...I'd say that's about an even wash. Radio was a really cool class and I learned a lot. But...I don't think I'd want a radio talk show. Who even likes those?? Radio is for music; my show would be playing all the cool music with just little bits and pieces of my voice.
Speaking of radio: I miss radio. Cedar had the best variety of radio stations. All we can get up here in Logan is twangy country and about five Mexican fiesta stations. Yeah, it sucks that bad.
CPQ #74
If you could experience a sailing adventure/cruise on any river, lake, or ocean in the world, what body of water would you choose for your trip?
The Nile! I like that river because people try to say in gangster language: Da Nile! Play on words there :) I'd only sail the river Nile if it was an absolute guarantee that no snakes, aligators, creepy crawlys or slimy stuff would come near me. If aligators attacked our boat, I would die of an anxiety attack before they had the chance to eat me. If snakes chases me, I'd scream so loud and for so long that my eardrums would burst and I'd bleed to death. If all these conditions could be met, I'd definitely go sailing :)
The Nile! I like that river because people try to say in gangster language: Da Nile! Play on words there :) I'd only sail the river Nile if it was an absolute guarantee that no snakes, aligators, creepy crawlys or slimy stuff would come near me. If aligators attacked our boat, I would die of an anxiety attack before they had the chance to eat me. If snakes chases me, I'd scream so loud and for so long that my eardrums would burst and I'd bleed to death. If all these conditions could be met, I'd definitely go sailing :)
CPQ #73
If you had to write your own personal definition of "Success", what would it be?
I can't remember if I've already answered this question or not but I'll answer it again anyway. My definition of success is not being famous or ridiculously rich. I would need to feel accomplished before I'd ever consider myself successful. I tend to be a big talker about how I'll always be working, even when I'm a mom. I like to have tasks and mark each one off, knowing that I've accomplished something that is going toward a greater good. I hope I'm able to work when I have a family; it may or may not work out that way but I only feel successful when I'm contributing, not when I'm a hermit at home in my sweats.
I can't remember if I've already answered this question or not but I'll answer it again anyway. My definition of success is not being famous or ridiculously rich. I would need to feel accomplished before I'd ever consider myself successful. I tend to be a big talker about how I'll always be working, even when I'm a mom. I like to have tasks and mark each one off, knowing that I've accomplished something that is going toward a greater good. I hope I'm able to work when I have a family; it may or may not work out that way but I only feel successful when I'm contributing, not when I'm a hermit at home in my sweats.
CPQ #72
Whenever you are having a bad day, what is the best thing you can do to help cheer yourself up?
It comes down to two things: sleeping and food. But it would need to be food first then sleeping. I'm crazy addicted to salt, so any salty fatty foods would be greatly appreciated if I'm pitching a mood. Then, I'd need to be isolated in a dark warm room with lots and lots of blankets for at least an hour nap. That's the quick right way to make me a happy girl :)
It comes down to two things: sleeping and food. But it would need to be food first then sleeping. I'm crazy addicted to salt, so any salty fatty foods would be greatly appreciated if I'm pitching a mood. Then, I'd need to be isolated in a dark warm room with lots and lots of blankets for at least an hour nap. That's the quick right way to make me a happy girl :)
CPQ #71
If you could create a memorial to yourself in a city park, what would the memorial be?
The memorial site would absolutely consist of a statue. Of me and my curvy body...just kidding! Maybe just a statue of my shoulders up; I'd have to look good though. Also, I don't think a memorial would be very fitting without an actual reason for being honored. You don't see statues of Joe Schmoe in the city park. I'd want to be honored for my contributions to the town. Not necissarily become the mayor but I would be an involved community member: participating in city council meetings, volunteer with the school district, etc. etc.
Let's hope I actually live up to all that...
The memorial site would absolutely consist of a statue. Of me and my curvy body...just kidding! Maybe just a statue of my shoulders up; I'd have to look good though. Also, I don't think a memorial would be very fitting without an actual reason for being honored. You don't see statues of Joe Schmoe in the city park. I'd want to be honored for my contributions to the town. Not necissarily become the mayor but I would be an involved community member: participating in city council meetings, volunteer with the school district, etc. etc.
Let's hope I actually live up to all that...
Saturday, October 8, 2011
CPQ #70
If you were told that you could watch only one television show a week for the next 12 months, which show would you choose to watch?
This question would have been perfect if you would've asked me my senior year of high school. It would have been a toss up between The O.C. and One Tree Hill. Since neither of those shows are on TV anymore I guess they're out. I don't really watch any show consistently anymore. I'm a channel flipper. But...if I had to choose one to start being consistent about, it would be The Office.
This question would have been perfect if you would've asked me my senior year of high school. It would have been a toss up between The O.C. and One Tree Hill. Since neither of those shows are on TV anymore I guess they're out. I don't really watch any show consistently anymore. I'm a channel flipper. But...if I had to choose one to start being consistent about, it would be The Office.
CPQ #69
Of all the movie characters you have seen, which one do you believe is most like you?
This is a hard one. I consider myself a movie junkie and there are simply too many characters that I identify with. So I'll answer this question with a twist: I won't say which character is most like me but I'll answer which one I'd most like to be like. I always tell Jesse that if I ever were to become an actress, I wouldn't want to be in a chick-flick love story. Any girl can bat her eyelashes and pretend to be head-over-heels about some hunk. I'd want to be in an action movie; one that requires me to work hard and kick some tush! I don't want to aspire to be like Angelina Jolie (I don't like her, I don't think she's pretty and she stole Brad Pitt away from Jennifer Aniston). I like the girl in Colombiana (Zoe Saldana), she's very pretty and stays pretty while gettin bad guys.
This is a hard one. I consider myself a movie junkie and there are simply too many characters that I identify with. So I'll answer this question with a twist: I won't say which character is most like me but I'll answer which one I'd most like to be like. I always tell Jesse that if I ever were to become an actress, I wouldn't want to be in a chick-flick love story. Any girl can bat her eyelashes and pretend to be head-over-heels about some hunk. I'd want to be in an action movie; one that requires me to work hard and kick some tush! I don't want to aspire to be like Angelina Jolie (I don't like her, I don't think she's pretty and she stole Brad Pitt away from Jennifer Aniston). I like the girl in Colombiana (Zoe Saldana), she's very pretty and stays pretty while gettin bad guys.
CPQ #68
If you could have the original of anything in the world, what would you want it to be? (Assume that you would never be allowed to sell it for money; you must simply enjoy it for what it is.)
Hmm...we watched Arthur last night and part of the movie shows him at an auction with his nanny (yep, his nanny). He started bidding against himself: "Fifty thousand dollars!" "Sixty thousand dollars!" "Oh nonsense, seventy five thousand!" "Rubbish! One hundred thousand dollars and one penny!" It was so funny! All this back and forth was over a silver spoon...and he bought it just because he had the money to do so. He also bought a suit that Abraham Lincoln wore to one of his most famous speeches and wore it around as a costume for pure enjoyment. I'd buy that suit...the top hat was amazingly funny :)
Hmm...we watched Arthur last night and part of the movie shows him at an auction with his nanny (yep, his nanny). He started bidding against himself: "Fifty thousand dollars!" "Sixty thousand dollars!" "Oh nonsense, seventy five thousand!" "Rubbish! One hundred thousand dollars and one penny!" It was so funny! All this back and forth was over a silver spoon...and he bought it just because he had the money to do so. He also bought a suit that Abraham Lincoln wore to one of his most famous speeches and wore it around as a costume for pure enjoyment. I'd buy that suit...the top hat was amazingly funny :)
CPQ #67
If you could know one fact about every person you ever meet, what particular fact would you want it to be? (Assume that the other person would not have to be aware that you know this fact about them.)
I'd want to know if they were truly happy with their lives. A lot of people can throw you for a loop; you assume that everything is peachy because that's how they present themselves but behind closed doors, it's an entirely different story.
I'd want to know if they were truly happy with their lives. A lot of people can throw you for a loop; you assume that everything is peachy because that's how they present themselves but behind closed doors, it's an entirely different story.
CPQ #66
If you could be one of America's "most wanted," but wanted because of some great skill you possess, what skill would you want to have?
I'd want to have the skill of being funny. Sometimes I like to think I'm hilarious but I don't always have the best timing or delivery.
I'd want to have the skill of being funny. Sometimes I like to think I'm hilarious but I don't always have the best timing or delivery.
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
CPQ #65
Most people have a favorite story or experience that they love to share with other people. Here's your chance: What's your story?
This isn't one that I love telling but it's one my Grandpa gets a kick out of sharing. My Grandpa Shirley was a teacher at Cedar High for over 30 years. Every year, he'd tell this story to his class...even when I was in his class. You guessed it, it's about me.
I was four years old and everyday while my mom and dad were at work, I'd hang out with Grandma and Grandpa at their house. Being the oldest grandchild, I got spoiled (yes, I'll admit it). Grandma and Grandpa took me to get a shaved ice after we did grocery shopping. I got the suicide flavor...the kind with every single color mushed together. On our drive back home, there was a lot of traffic. Grandma was driving and we were sitting there waiting to turn into the driveway. There was a break in traffic so Grandma had to gun it pretty quick before the next car came. I was unprepared during all of this and on the turn, my shave ice started spilling everywhere. I got mad and said, "Dammit Grandma, you're spillin my rainbow!"
This isn't one that I love telling but it's one my Grandpa gets a kick out of sharing. My Grandpa Shirley was a teacher at Cedar High for over 30 years. Every year, he'd tell this story to his class...even when I was in his class. You guessed it, it's about me.
I was four years old and everyday while my mom and dad were at work, I'd hang out with Grandma and Grandpa at their house. Being the oldest grandchild, I got spoiled (yes, I'll admit it). Grandma and Grandpa took me to get a shaved ice after we did grocery shopping. I got the suicide flavor...the kind with every single color mushed together. On our drive back home, there was a lot of traffic. Grandma was driving and we were sitting there waiting to turn into the driveway. There was a break in traffic so Grandma had to gun it pretty quick before the next car came. I was unprepared during all of this and on the turn, my shave ice started spilling everywhere. I got mad and said, "Dammit Grandma, you're spillin my rainbow!"
CPQ #64
What is something that many people consider a modern-day convenience that you, quite frankly, consider a pain in the neck?
I've used this answer on another question but I'm gonna use it again: cellphones! They are getting so ridiculously expensive and can do everything for you. All I want is a phone so I can call people and text. Who needs internet on their phone?? Just get it at your house. You don't need the internet with you every second of your day. With all the "enhancements" that cellphones have, people are addicted and can't live without them. You know the type: every ten minutes on facebook they're letting the whole world know what they're up to..."Getting to class late this morning." "At the gym." "Running home to shower." "In the shower." I've been guilty of this a time or two also...posting the most insignificant things. But these people with their "smartphones" update every ten minutes just because they can.
I've used this answer on another question but I'm gonna use it again: cellphones! They are getting so ridiculously expensive and can do everything for you. All I want is a phone so I can call people and text. Who needs internet on their phone?? Just get it at your house. You don't need the internet with you every second of your day. With all the "enhancements" that cellphones have, people are addicted and can't live without them. You know the type: every ten minutes on facebook they're letting the whole world know what they're up to..."Getting to class late this morning." "At the gym." "Running home to shower." "In the shower." I've been guilty of this a time or two also...posting the most insignificant things. But these people with their "smartphones" update every ten minutes just because they can.
CPQ #63
If you could invent a pair of glasses that would allow you to see abstract things (ie. the motives behind someone's actions), what would you want to see most of all?
Hmm...I'd want to see how a person really feels when they're talking. Like when something is bothering you, everyone can tell you're upset and they ask you, "What's the matter?" You say, "Oh it's nothing, I'm fine." I know I'm guilty of this; I lie about how I feel all the time. Not about important things, but if something ticks me off, 99% of the time I'll act like I'm okay with it even if I'm not.
Hmm...I'd want to see how a person really feels when they're talking. Like when something is bothering you, everyone can tell you're upset and they ask you, "What's the matter?" You say, "Oh it's nothing, I'm fine." I know I'm guilty of this; I lie about how I feel all the time. Not about important things, but if something ticks me off, 99% of the time I'll act like I'm okay with it even if I'm not.
CPQ #62
If you had the time and money and could go on any month-long summer adventure of your choice, what would you choose to do?
I'm gonna opt not to choose some place tropical; that's everyone's answer for everything. I saw on a website once (thenest.com) a post about the top five vacations you are supposed to take before you have kids. Obviously, people don't take all five trips before starting a family (who has the time or money for that??) but one that really caught my eye was New Zealand. It's not usually topping my list of places I want to visit but I think it would be very adventurous to go there! Plenty of hiking, biking, kayaking, rock climbing and even base jumping! Since this is a very hypothetical question, we'll just pretend that I'd be brave enough to do all those things :)
I'm gonna opt not to choose some place tropical; that's everyone's answer for everything. I saw on a website once (thenest.com) a post about the top five vacations you are supposed to take before you have kids. Obviously, people don't take all five trips before starting a family (who has the time or money for that??) but one that really caught my eye was New Zealand. It's not usually topping my list of places I want to visit but I think it would be very adventurous to go there! Plenty of hiking, biking, kayaking, rock climbing and even base jumping! Since this is a very hypothetical question, we'll just pretend that I'd be brave enough to do all those things :)
CPQ #61
What thought or sentiment would you like to have copied and put into one million fortune cookies?
"None of the secrets of success will work unless you do."
I was brought up in a home with two working parents. They both came from families where working was important; nobody had a free ride and there were no excuses for being lazy. Growing up, it was engrained in my head that if I wanted something, it was my responsibility to earn it.
"None of the secrets of success will work unless you do."
I was brought up in a home with two working parents. They both came from families where working was important; nobody had a free ride and there were no excuses for being lazy. Growing up, it was engrained in my head that if I wanted something, it was my responsibility to earn it.
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