If you could hear a speech from the leading figure in any field, whom would you choose to hear?
I'd want to hear from a successful business woman. I think it's awesome when women go out in the work force and kick butt to get where they want to be, It's been a men-only type of world for forever; it's time for women to get out there and work for what they want!
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
CPQ #93
If you had to rearrange the letters of your first name to give yourself a new name, what would your new name be?
This will be tough, considering that I only have one vowel in my name (unless you count 'y'). A-S-H-L-Y-N
How to switch this around...I'm not coming up with much but how about SYNAHL or SALHYN. That's as good as it gets.
This will be tough, considering that I only have one vowel in my name (unless you count 'y'). A-S-H-L-Y-N
How to switch this around...I'm not coming up with much but how about SYNAHL or SALHYN. That's as good as it gets.
CPQ #92
Babe Ruth, James Dean, Elvis Presley... If you could bring back any deceased superstar for one final performance in their respective field, whom would you choose?
Elvis Presley! I know that's kind of a lame answer considering he was suggested in the question but seriously, that would be amazing to see him perform! His voice is capable of swooning women and he was pretty dang good-lookin!
Elvis Presley! I know that's kind of a lame answer considering he was suggested in the question but seriously, that would be amazing to see him perform! His voice is capable of swooning women and he was pretty dang good-lookin!
CPQ #91
If you lived on a farm, which chore above all others would you definitely not want to do?
Hmm...I'll have to check with Jesse about all the chores that come with a farm but even before I ask, I know which one I'd hate most: shoveling poop! As a future mother (someday), I'm sure I'll be taking care of my fair share of this...I don't want to handle animal poop as well.
Hmm...I'll have to check with Jesse about all the chores that come with a farm but even before I ask, I know which one I'd hate most: shoveling poop! As a future mother (someday), I'm sure I'll be taking care of my fair share of this...I don't want to handle animal poop as well.
CPQ #90
Some are high, some are low; some are long, some are short; some are old, some are new. In all your travels, what is the most awe-inspiring bridge you have ever crossed?
I must not travel much because not a single bridge is crossing my mind! Um...unless you count going through the Gorge. (For those who don't know, it's the part of the highway just south of St. George that runs through Arizona and gets you a little closer to Las Vegas!) One bridge that I've always wanted to see is the Golden Gate Bridge in San Fransisco. That would be pretty sweet.
I must not travel much because not a single bridge is crossing my mind! Um...unless you count going through the Gorge. (For those who don't know, it's the part of the highway just south of St. George that runs through Arizona and gets you a little closer to Las Vegas!) One bridge that I've always wanted to see is the Golden Gate Bridge in San Fransisco. That would be pretty sweet.
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
CPQ #89
What is the greatest lesson in life you have ever learned?
Never take your family for granted. They will always love you and always be there for you. When you grow up and stop being immature, they'll be your very best friends.
Never take your family for granted. They will always love you and always be there for you. When you grow up and stop being immature, they'll be your very best friends.
CPQ #88
If you could be anywhere in the world for New Year's Eve this year, where would you most want to be?
This question is sounding very familiar but I'll answer it again...I'd want to go to Time Square with my lover!
This question is sounding very familiar but I'll answer it again...I'd want to go to Time Square with my lover!
CPQ #87
If you could have 50 pounds of anything other than money, what would you want?
Hmm...I'd want 50 pounds of dog. No, not to eat, we're not in China... I just really want a pet dog! I'm not a fan of chincy little dogs, I want a real big dog. Like 50 pounds or more of a dog :)
Hmm...I'd want 50 pounds of dog. No, not to eat, we're not in China... I just really want a pet dog! I'm not a fan of chincy little dogs, I want a real big dog. Like 50 pounds or more of a dog :)
CPQ #86
Through the use of a time machine, you are traveling back to the year 1850. You may take with you one, and only one, product or invention from the modern era. What would you take with you to impress and awe our forebears?
An iPod. Not only would the electronic device amaze them but I could introduce them to the widest variety of awesome music :)
An iPod. Not only would the electronic device amaze them but I could introduce them to the widest variety of awesome music :)
CPQ #85
If you could have any book instantly memorized cover to cover, which book would you choose?
The dictionary :)
The dictionary :)
CPQ #84
What is the most beautiful drive you have ever taken? Be as descriptive as possible.
During the summer of 2009, Jesse worked at Lake Powell. While there, he met a guy who would later become his boss. Anywho, this guy had a really nice boat that he always stored at the Bullfrog marina. He asked Jesse (since he has his CDL) to go back and get it for him since he no longer wanted it in Bullfrog. Jesse and I woke up super super early one Saturday morning to make the trip. We left while it was still dark and took the "back roads" over to Bullfrog. Instead of heading over on I-70, we headed toward Panguitch and passed all the small towns like: Loa, Lyman, Torrey, Bicknell and a bunch of other places I had never heard of. As we were driving through these small towns, the sun was coming up. It was so pretty and the best part is when we passed parts of Capitol Reef. This amazing National Park isn't that far away from where I grew up, yet I had never seen it!
During the summer of 2009, Jesse worked at Lake Powell. While there, he met a guy who would later become his boss. Anywho, this guy had a really nice boat that he always stored at the Bullfrog marina. He asked Jesse (since he has his CDL) to go back and get it for him since he no longer wanted it in Bullfrog. Jesse and I woke up super super early one Saturday morning to make the trip. We left while it was still dark and took the "back roads" over to Bullfrog. Instead of heading over on I-70, we headed toward Panguitch and passed all the small towns like: Loa, Lyman, Torrey, Bicknell and a bunch of other places I had never heard of. As we were driving through these small towns, the sun was coming up. It was so pretty and the best part is when we passed parts of Capitol Reef. This amazing National Park isn't that far away from where I grew up, yet I had never seen it!
CPQ #83
Suppose for a moment that you are truly color-blind: all you can see is black and white. Then one day you wake up to find you can now see one color. Which color would you want it to be?
Even though green is my favorite color, I'd want to see blue.
Even though green is my favorite color, I'd want to see blue.
CPQ #82
Thinking back to all the great TV series finales that you have seen over the years, which show do you believe had the best final episode?
Confession time: I don't watch very many seasons from start to finish. I'll get hooked on something for a few weeks but never follow through. Maybe I have and I'm just not remembering. So, for lack of a better answer, I'll just say...One Tree Hill Season 1
Confession time: I don't watch very many seasons from start to finish. I'll get hooked on something for a few weeks but never follow through. Maybe I have and I'm just not remembering. So, for lack of a better answer, I'll just say...One Tree Hill Season 1
CPQ #81
If you could add one month to the calendar year, inserting it between two existing months, where would you put the extra 30 days? (You can assume that the weather for this new month will be a mix of the weather typical of the month preceding it and following it.)
I would add an extra 30 days between October and November. Fall is my favorite season (as I've mentioned a time or two) but it's entirely too short. September is officially when it should start but the weather is still pretty warm. I'd want another 30 days of cooler weather. I feel like we only get about two weeks of good fall weather before we slam into ice cold freezing snow disgustingness. I'd name this extra month...I'm not sure what but it'd have to be pretty clever. Speaking of which, why is the tenth month called OCTober? I thought 'oct' meant eight...like an octopus??
I would add an extra 30 days between October and November. Fall is my favorite season (as I've mentioned a time or two) but it's entirely too short. September is officially when it should start but the weather is still pretty warm. I'd want another 30 days of cooler weather. I feel like we only get about two weeks of good fall weather before we slam into ice cold freezing snow disgustingness. I'd name this extra month...I'm not sure what but it'd have to be pretty clever. Speaking of which, why is the tenth month called OCTober? I thought 'oct' meant eight...like an octopus??
Saturday, October 29, 2011
CPQ #80
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??
3. George Washington
2. Abraham Lincoln
1. Elvis Presley
*Can you tell I'm being a smart-alec in answering this question??
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.
Thursday, September 29, 2011
CPQ #60
If you were given a $100 gift certificate to spend in any store, where would you choose to redeem it?
Ooh good question...I'm in need of a lot of new things! It comes down to two main things: a pair of good bum hugger jeans from Buckle or a fancy new bra from Victoria's Secret. Either item would help the illusion that there was actually any shape there :)
Ooh good question...I'm in need of a lot of new things! It comes down to two main things: a pair of good bum hugger jeans from Buckle or a fancy new bra from Victoria's Secret. Either item would help the illusion that there was actually any shape there :)
Saturday, September 24, 2011
CPQ #59
If you had to wear a button with a maximum of six words on it describing your outlook on life, what would your button say?
I love google ha ha...I would never have the creativeness on my own to find an inspiring mantra. One that I found fits the six word limit perfectly: "Pray more. Fear less. Live better." [Shondriette Kelley]
I love google ha ha...I would never have the creativeness on my own to find an inspiring mantra. One that I found fits the six word limit perfectly: "Pray more. Fear less. Live better." [Shondriette Kelley]
CPQ #58
If you had to change your first name, what would you choose as your new name?
When I was younger, I liked lots of different names. I would have given anything to change my name to something else. Now that I'm older, I like my name and wouldn't change it. But, for the sake of answering the question, my number one pick would be...Chelsea. Do I look like a Chelsea? Maybe?
When I was younger, I liked lots of different names. I would have given anything to change my name to something else. Now that I'm older, I like my name and wouldn't change it. But, for the sake of answering the question, my number one pick would be...Chelsea. Do I look like a Chelsea? Maybe?
CPQ #57
If you were completely deaf but were somehow about to hear for one hour each month, what would you most often want to hear for that hour?
I'd want to hear Jesse. Hear him talk, hear him tell me he loves me, hear him laugh, hear him fart, hear him burp. Anything would make me happy :)
I'd want to hear Jesse. Hear him talk, hear him tell me he loves me, hear him laugh, hear him fart, hear him burp. Anything would make me happy :)
CPQ #56
Everyone hears discussions that they consider boring. What topic can put you to sleep more quickly than any other?
Politics.
Politics.
Thursday, September 22, 2011
CPQ #55
If all drinking fountains could dispense another liquid in addition to water, what would you want it to be?
Milk!
Milk!
CPQ #54
What world record would you most want to establish if you could?
This was a very interesting question to contemplate...there are so many outlandish and interesting world records out there. I'd definitely want mine to be unique. But I will tell you want world record I don't want to be part of: World's Longest Kissing Chain. That's right, USU is planning to break this record on True Aggie Night as part of Homecoming week. USU once held the record for the highest number of people kissing at one time; the record was later broken by another university. This time around, they're wanting to set the bar for the Longest Kissing Chain. Essentially they line you up boy-girl-boy-girl, you kiss the person in front of you and the person behind you. Um, no thanks! I was hoping to take Jesse to True Aggie Night so we could become True Aggies together but I want no part in this Kissing Chain business.
This was a very interesting question to contemplate...there are so many outlandish and interesting world records out there. I'd definitely want mine to be unique. But I will tell you want world record I don't want to be part of: World's Longest Kissing Chain. That's right, USU is planning to break this record on True Aggie Night as part of Homecoming week. USU once held the record for the highest number of people kissing at one time; the record was later broken by another university. This time around, they're wanting to set the bar for the Longest Kissing Chain. Essentially they line you up boy-girl-boy-girl, you kiss the person in front of you and the person behind you. Um, no thanks! I was hoping to take Jesse to True Aggie Night so we could become True Aggies together but I want no part in this Kissing Chain business.
CPQ #53
What "moment of glory" have you watched another person celebrate that you too would love to experience if you could?
The experience that is most on my mind is graduating with a Bachelor's degree. Working on campus in the Registrar's Office, we get to help all the students prepare for graduation. I even had a student who, with a line of people behind him, handed in his graduation packet very dramatically and gasped, "Oh my gosh, I'm really graduating!" I was annoyed at the time but it really is a big step. College is important and I can't wait till I'm able to go back and earn my degree.
The experience that is most on my mind is graduating with a Bachelor's degree. Working on campus in the Registrar's Office, we get to help all the students prepare for graduation. I even had a student who, with a line of people behind him, handed in his graduation packet very dramatically and gasped, "Oh my gosh, I'm really graduating!" I was annoyed at the time but it really is a big step. College is important and I can't wait till I'm able to go back and earn my degree.
Monday, September 19, 2011
CPQ #52
If you could be the spokesperson for any product on the market, what product would you choose to enthusiastically represent?
Let me think about this in the most fiscally responsible way...I'd choose to represent milk! Yes, I'd be added to the slew of other people on the Got Milk? campaign but it would so be worth it. Jesse and I go through a ton of milk...enough for a family three times our size. The most annoying thing is when we run out of milk (which happens all the time) but if I were the spokesperson for milk, I'd have a never ending supply. How awesome would that be??
Let me think about this in the most fiscally responsible way...I'd choose to represent milk! Yes, I'd be added to the slew of other people on the Got Milk? campaign but it would so be worth it. Jesse and I go through a ton of milk...enough for a family three times our size. The most annoying thing is when we run out of milk (which happens all the time) but if I were the spokesperson for milk, I'd have a never ending supply. How awesome would that be??
CPQ #51
What is one item you own that has virtually no monetary value but has such sentimental value that you would not sell it for $1,000?
Anything crocheted by my Granny Crompton. She has 47 (and counting) great-grandchildren and has crocheted afghans for every one of them. Since I was her first great-grandchild, I got more than just the standard afghans at birth and eight years old. She made crocheted stuffed animals; I have two pigs and a panda bear. To anyone else, they might look like grungy little things but I'd never ever get rid of them.
Anything crocheted by my Granny Crompton. She has 47 (and counting) great-grandchildren and has crocheted afghans for every one of them. Since I was her first great-grandchild, I got more than just the standard afghans at birth and eight years old. She made crocheted stuffed animals; I have two pigs and a panda bear. To anyone else, they might look like grungy little things but I'd never ever get rid of them.
Sunday, September 18, 2011
CPQ #50
If you could design any new ride or attraction for Walt Disney World, what would it be?
They already have all the greatest rides in the whole world at Disneyland, who could think of anything else?? Something that might be kind of cool is if they did something Finding Nemo related but they let you scuba dive among all sorts of fish. I know they have the Nemo Submarine Ride but scuba diving would be wicked cool!
They already have all the greatest rides in the whole world at Disneyland, who could think of anything else?? Something that might be kind of cool is if they did something Finding Nemo related but they let you scuba dive among all sorts of fish. I know they have the Nemo Submarine Ride but scuba diving would be wicked cool!
CPQ #49
What is something you really enjoy doing that is a chore or a bore for many people?
I love to vacuum. So does Jesse. We've even fought over who gets to vacuum (just because we didn't want to do other chores). Looking at my house right this second, you wouldn't guess that vacuuming is my favorite. It's a disaster. Jesse tracked in mud from work yesterday and I've yet to clean it up.
I love to vacuum. So does Jesse. We've even fought over who gets to vacuum (just because we didn't want to do other chores). Looking at my house right this second, you wouldn't guess that vacuuming is my favorite. It's a disaster. Jesse tracked in mud from work yesterday and I've yet to clean it up.
CPQ #48
What is one event in the future whose outcome you would really like to know now?
Ooh, ooh, I know. I'd want to know exactly how many kids Jesse and I end up with, if they're good lookin kids (I'm crossing my fingers) and if they are well behaved. I think one reason I'm so baby hungry right now is because I want to use our names before anyone else does and I want to see how cute they are. If I knew that our kids turn out alright and they're nice, not hellians, I'd probably cool it on wanting a baby right now :)
Ooh, ooh, I know. I'd want to know exactly how many kids Jesse and I end up with, if they're good lookin kids (I'm crossing my fingers) and if they are well behaved. I think one reason I'm so baby hungry right now is because I want to use our names before anyone else does and I want to see how cute they are. If I knew that our kids turn out alright and they're nice, not hellians, I'd probably cool it on wanting a baby right now :)
CPQ #47
If you were an airline pilot and were told to choose any route that you would have to fly for your entire career, what two cities would your flights connect?
This is an interesting question. Normally, you'd think of a pilot having more freedom but I guess that's the point of these questions. I'd choose...London, England and somewhere in Hawaii. That way, I'd see very different cities at either end and a variety of weather. I'd also get to fly over the continental U.S. and wave as I pass by.
This is an interesting question. Normally, you'd think of a pilot having more freedom but I guess that's the point of these questions. I'd choose...London, England and somewhere in Hawaii. That way, I'd see very different cities at either end and a variety of weather. I'd also get to fly over the continental U.S. and wave as I pass by.
CPQ #46
If you were to write a book, what would you choose as the topic?
Since falling in love with a dangerous vampire has been a little (ahem) over used lately, I'll steer clear of that. I like murder mystery books. It would be a page-turner, one you wouldn't want to put down. I'd forget all the mushy love stuff; if you want something like that, pick up an Anita Stansfield.
Since falling in love with a dangerous vampire has been a little (ahem) over used lately, I'll steer clear of that. I like murder mystery books. It would be a page-turner, one you wouldn't want to put down. I'd forget all the mushy love stuff; if you want something like that, pick up an Anita Stansfield.
CPQ #45
What is one piece of advice that you wish you could pass along to everyone else?
"Be true to yourself and the values you've learned while growing up. Never doubt those values for a second; do this, and you'll never make a wrong decision."
"Be true to yourself and the values you've learned while growing up. Never doubt those values for a second; do this, and you'll never make a wrong decision."
Saturday, September 17, 2011
CPQ #44
If you could have been there to witness any specific moment in sports history, what moment would you choose?
In my family, we are big sports people. When it comes to baseball, we're Red Sox fans. I would want to witness the 2004 World Series Game Four (the Red Sox won their first World Series in 86 years, breaking the "Curse of the Bambino").
In my family, we are big sports people. When it comes to baseball, we're Red Sox fans. I would want to witness the 2004 World Series Game Four (the Red Sox won their first World Series in 86 years, breaking the "Curse of the Bambino").
CPQ #43
As the Christmas season approaches, what song is it that you just can't wait to hear?
Ah! Where to begin?? I love all Christmas songs. I'll name the first one that comes to mind...uh...Where Are You Christmas by Faith Hill. Love it.
Ah! Where to begin?? I love all Christmas songs. I'll name the first one that comes to mind...uh...Where Are You Christmas by Faith Hill. Love it.
Thursday, September 15, 2011
CPQ #42
If you had the ability to compete in any Olympic event, which one would you choose to enter?
I'd compete in the Summer Olympics and play tennis. I played tennis in high school and did okay (considering I hadn't had private lessons since I was 3 years old like everyone else had). Tennis isn't an easy boring sport like a lot of people think. Especially if you played on an Olympic level. They serve the ball with such force that you are literally sprinting back and forth on the court to stay in the game. If I was able to play in the Olympics, that would mean that I was actually good at tennis, which would make me feel good :) I'd also get to wear a cute flouncy skirt and tank top and get a nice tan.
I'd compete in the Summer Olympics and play tennis. I played tennis in high school and did okay (considering I hadn't had private lessons since I was 3 years old like everyone else had). Tennis isn't an easy boring sport like a lot of people think. Especially if you played on an Olympic level. They serve the ball with such force that you are literally sprinting back and forth on the court to stay in the game. If I was able to play in the Olympics, that would mean that I was actually good at tennis, which would make me feel good :) I'd also get to wear a cute flouncy skirt and tank top and get a nice tan.
CPQ #41
If you were a professional artist, what would be the theme of your drawings/paintings?
Hmm...tough call, since I am nowhere near being an artist. I'm not creative in any way, shape or form. I'll make an attempt to sound like an artist here, however. The theme would be Finding Beauty in Simple Things. The drawings would range from portraits of people to flower-covered meadows to puppies playing in the yard.
Hmm...tough call, since I am nowhere near being an artist. I'm not creative in any way, shape or form. I'll make an attempt to sound like an artist here, however. The theme would be Finding Beauty in Simple Things. The drawings would range from portraits of people to flower-covered meadows to puppies playing in the yard.
CPQ #40
If you won $2 million tomorrow, what are the first three things you think you would do or buy as soon as you had the check in your hand?
First off, I'd put Jesse through helicopter flight school. I know he wants to do it so badly but is hesitant because of the money. I'd pay for it straight across; no loans or debt for us!! Then I'd buy us a nice house in the perfect town where we'd both be happy. We'd have to compromise a little, find a town that's not too big but not too small. It would be a newer house, nothing mansion-like, but big enough to live comfortably and have room for the five kids we'll have. Lastly, we go on a dream vacation. I'm not sure where we'd go exactly because there are a lot of dreamy vacations out there. But we'd vacation in style, no holding back on where we stay, the food we eat or the fun activities we'll do!!
First off, I'd put Jesse through helicopter flight school. I know he wants to do it so badly but is hesitant because of the money. I'd pay for it straight across; no loans or debt for us!! Then I'd buy us a nice house in the perfect town where we'd both be happy. We'd have to compromise a little, find a town that's not too big but not too small. It would be a newer house, nothing mansion-like, but big enough to live comfortably and have room for the five kids we'll have. Lastly, we go on a dream vacation. I'm not sure where we'd go exactly because there are a lot of dreamy vacations out there. But we'd vacation in style, no holding back on where we stay, the food we eat or the fun activities we'll do!!
CPQ #39
Besides your real birthday, what is one other date on the calendar that you think would have been a great day to be born?
Sometime in October, most definitely. I love fall and October is my favorite month! As far as a day in October...it would be the 23rd. My birthday is on the 23rd already but I'd want to keep it there :)
(In my family, my mom and I have noticed that all our birthdays are 1's, 2's or 3's. Case in point: Dad was born on the 23rd, Mom was born on the 1st, I was born on the 23rd, Zach was born on the 11th, and Drew was born on the 23rd. Kinda cool, huh? We've also come to the conclusion that everyone was born in an odd year except my mom. Stuff like that happens when you're a numbers nerd!)
Sometime in October, most definitely. I love fall and October is my favorite month! As far as a day in October...it would be the 23rd. My birthday is on the 23rd already but I'd want to keep it there :)
(In my family, my mom and I have noticed that all our birthdays are 1's, 2's or 3's. Case in point: Dad was born on the 23rd, Mom was born on the 1st, I was born on the 23rd, Zach was born on the 11th, and Drew was born on the 23rd. Kinda cool, huh? We've also come to the conclusion that everyone was born in an odd year except my mom. Stuff like that happens when you're a numbers nerd!)
CPQ #38
What is the most interesting course you have ever taken in school? On the other hand, what is the most boring course you have ever taken in school?
Most interesting class would be Culinary Arts that I took senior year of high school. It was the most interesting and most relevant; cooking food is important, ya know! It went beyond basic baking skills and we even took a fieldtrip to Las Vegas to a fancy chef school (very cool). For a while after I graduated, I was obsessed with wanting to become a chef. Don't know what ever happened to that dream, though.
Most boring class ever taken was Sociology 1010 from SUU. Yes I know that people are different; different cultures, different religions, different languages. Our teacher was from Canada and read to us straight from the textbook. It was hard not to fall asleep. Jesse and I would try to find humor in it though; his Canadian accent slurred words a bit. Our favorite one to make fun of was the word "class". Most people, when saying this word, have more of an emphasis on the last three letters. Our teacher would pronounce it "closs". He would completely remove the "ah" sound from the "a"; he was essentially saying "gloss" but with a "c". At least I learned something from this class: Canadians talk funny.
Most interesting class would be Culinary Arts that I took senior year of high school. It was the most interesting and most relevant; cooking food is important, ya know! It went beyond basic baking skills and we even took a fieldtrip to Las Vegas to a fancy chef school (very cool). For a while after I graduated, I was obsessed with wanting to become a chef. Don't know what ever happened to that dream, though.
Most boring class ever taken was Sociology 1010 from SUU. Yes I know that people are different; different cultures, different religions, different languages. Our teacher was from Canada and read to us straight from the textbook. It was hard not to fall asleep. Jesse and I would try to find humor in it though; his Canadian accent slurred words a bit. Our favorite one to make fun of was the word "class". Most people, when saying this word, have more of an emphasis on the last three letters. Our teacher would pronounce it "closs". He would completely remove the "ah" sound from the "a"; he was essentially saying "gloss" but with a "c". At least I learned something from this class: Canadians talk funny.
Thursday, September 8, 2011
CPQ #37
What type of service to others or good deed done for other people do you personally find the most rewarding?
I like interacting with elderly people. Whether it's just visiting them or providing services to them, I feel better after being around them. (Most) elderly people are so sweet and funny; they love telling stories and I learn a lot from them.
I like interacting with elderly people. Whether it's just visiting them or providing services to them, I feel better after being around them. (Most) elderly people are so sweet and funny; they love telling stories and I learn a lot from them.
CPQ #36
If you could become fully enlightened instantly on any one subject, which subject would you choose?
Cooking. Most definitely. Just ask Jesse; he'll tell you I'm the worst wife ever because I don't cook real food. I know how to cook basic things, I just don't have time/energy most nights to cook a real meal. My poor husband...still eating like a college student. I feel that if I learn more about cooking, not just basic stuff but fancy schmancy stuff, I'll find it easier and more enjoyable to cook real food.
Cooking. Most definitely. Just ask Jesse; he'll tell you I'm the worst wife ever because I don't cook real food. I know how to cook basic things, I just don't have time/energy most nights to cook a real meal. My poor husband...still eating like a college student. I feel that if I learn more about cooking, not just basic stuff but fancy schmancy stuff, I'll find it easier and more enjoyable to cook real food.
Sunday, September 4, 2011
CPQ #35
Suppose that income taxes still had to be paid, but instead of going to the government, your tax dollars would go to any cause or charity of your choice. Assuming the money would have to go to the same place each year, where would you want it to go?
Definitely the Make-A-Wish Foundation. These kids with life threatening illnesses still have so much ahead of them; they still have hopes and dreams and goals. Once they become adults, society pushes them in the direction of "the norm" even if that's not what they want. Adults begin to doubt themselves and think, "It was silly of me to wish for those things." If these kids want to be astronauts, let them meet an astronaut! If they want to be a pro wrestler, let them meet a pro wrestler! Wishes need to be granted, not stepped on.
Definitely the Make-A-Wish Foundation. These kids with life threatening illnesses still have so much ahead of them; they still have hopes and dreams and goals. Once they become adults, society pushes them in the direction of "the norm" even if that's not what they want. Adults begin to doubt themselves and think, "It was silly of me to wish for those things." If these kids want to be astronauts, let them meet an astronaut! If they want to be a pro wrestler, let them meet a pro wrestler! Wishes need to be granted, not stepped on.
CPQ #34
If you had to be of a different ethnicity than you actually are, to which heritage would you most like to belong?
I've never thought about this before. I'd say Italian (is that a race and an ethnicity?). Italian heritage is full of art and yummy food :) You can't go wrong with that.
I've never thought about this before. I'd say Italian (is that a race and an ethnicity?). Italian heritage is full of art and yummy food :) You can't go wrong with that.
Saturday, September 3, 2011
CPQ #33
If you had to spend an entire summer working at one of our country's national parks or historic sites, which one would you choose?
Here I am googleing again, to see exactly how many national parks there are and which ones I've already been to. According to Wikipedia (ask any college professor, he'll tell you it's not a reliable source), there are 58 national parks in the United States. I've been to five of them: Arches, Bryce Canyon, Grand Teton, Yellowstone and Zion. There are two others in Utah that I haven't been to (Canyonlands and Capitol Reef). Obviously I've been slacking. Taking a quick glance through the list, I'd pick Redwood National Park. Those trees are insanely massive and I'd feel like I was in a jungle working there.
Here I am googleing again, to see exactly how many national parks there are and which ones I've already been to. According to Wikipedia (ask any college professor, he'll tell you it's not a reliable source), there are 58 national parks in the United States. I've been to five of them: Arches, Bryce Canyon, Grand Teton, Yellowstone and Zion. There are two others in Utah that I haven't been to (Canyonlands and Capitol Reef). Obviously I've been slacking. Taking a quick glance through the list, I'd pick Redwood National Park. Those trees are insanely massive and I'd feel like I was in a jungle working there.
CPQ #32
If you were making a list of the five things (not people!) that make you happiest in your life, what five things would you write down?
- Puppies/dogs
- Babies (this applies to all babies)
- Food
- Warm weather
- Hugs and kisses from Jesse :)
CPQ #31
Who is the most famous person you have ever met?
I met Govenor Jon Huntsman once. He came to Cedar when the 222nd National Guard Batallion (that my dad was in) was being deployed to Iraq. My mom spoke at the huge conference and we got to meet him afterwards.
I met Govenor Jon Huntsman once. He came to Cedar when the 222nd National Guard Batallion (that my dad was in) was being deployed to Iraq. My mom spoke at the huge conference and we got to meet him afterwards.
CPQ #30
If you were given the opportunity to be an apprentice to any person, living or deceased, from whom would you want to learn?
Good question. After googleing (is that a word?) the 50 most famously successful people, I've decided that I'd want to apprentice to Thomas Edison. There's a billboard on I-15 featuring Edison. A very important lesson can be learned from his failures: try, try, try again and something good will come of it.
Good question. After googleing (is that a word?) the 50 most famously successful people, I've decided that I'd want to apprentice to Thomas Edison. There's a billboard on I-15 featuring Edison. A very important lesson can be learned from his failures: try, try, try again and something good will come of it.
CPQ #29
What is the c-c-c-coldest you have ever been in your life, and what is the (whew!!!) hottest you have ever been in your life?
We'll start with the hottest ever...that would be everyday! Ha ha joking...Jesse and I got married in August (which is pretty hot in Southern Utah). After the wedding, we went to Florida for our honeymoon (which is even hotter). I was still getting used to wearing garments...add 90+ degree weather and 100% humidity...it wasn't pretty. I don't know why I bothered getting ready because I sweated all my makeup off and sweated clear through my clothes. Actually, the cruise part wasn't too bad (since we just wore swim suits the whole time) but in Florida, it was really bad!
I'm cold all the time, just ask Jesse. Once it hits November, you'll always see me bundled in my coat. We survived our first Logan winter and it was about the same as winters in Cedar.
We'll start with the hottest ever...that would be everyday! Ha ha joking...Jesse and I got married in August (which is pretty hot in Southern Utah). After the wedding, we went to Florida for our honeymoon (which is even hotter). I was still getting used to wearing garments...add 90+ degree weather and 100% humidity...it wasn't pretty. I don't know why I bothered getting ready because I sweated all my makeup off and sweated clear through my clothes. Actually, the cruise part wasn't too bad (since we just wore swim suits the whole time) but in Florida, it was really bad!
I'm cold all the time, just ask Jesse. Once it hits November, you'll always see me bundled in my coat. We survived our first Logan winter and it was about the same as winters in Cedar.
CPQ #28
If you were to die tomorrow, what would you want people to remember you for most of all?
I'd want people to remember me as a friendly, bubbly person. I can have quite the mood sometimes but I try to be nice most of the time... Maybe we should take a vote. How would you remember me?
I'd want people to remember me as a friendly, bubbly person. I can have quite the mood sometimes but I try to be nice most of the time... Maybe we should take a vote. How would you remember me?
CPQ #27
What age when you turned it -- was the most difficult for you to accept? On the other hand, which of your birthdays do you remember anticipating with the greatest amount of enthusiasm?
I don't think to this point in my life that I've ever been in denial of my birthday. The birthday I looked forward to most was my 21st. When people ask your age and it's under 21, they act like you're this young pip squeak who has no clue. But once you hit the magic number, everything's different. I also looked forward to my 21st birthday because I was getting married three weeks later :)
I don't think to this point in my life that I've ever been in denial of my birthday. The birthday I looked forward to most was my 21st. When people ask your age and it's under 21, they act like you're this young pip squeak who has no clue. But once you hit the magic number, everything's different. I also looked forward to my 21st birthday because I was getting married three weeks later :)
Thursday, September 1, 2011
CPQ #26
If you could change the ending to any movie you have ever seen, what movie would it be and how would you alter the way it ends?
First movie that comes to mind: Titanic. This movie came out when I was in third grade and I remember bawling the first time I saw it. Nobody likes sad endings, especially ones where a main character dies. If I were able to change the ending of that movie, I'd let Jack and Rose be together forever. I know, I know, he teaches her important life lessons in a matter of days and she becomes a better person for having known him but I'd still want them to grow old together.
First movie that comes to mind: Titanic. This movie came out when I was in third grade and I remember bawling the first time I saw it. Nobody likes sad endings, especially ones where a main character dies. If I were able to change the ending of that movie, I'd let Jack and Rose be together forever. I know, I know, he teaches her important life lessons in a matter of days and she becomes a better person for having known him but I'd still want them to grow old together.
CPQ #25
When was the last time you laughed so hard that you cried?
Jesse would kill me if he knew I was posting about this but the last time I laughed so hard that I cried was because of him. It couldn't have been more than a week ago. We were sitting at the table eating dinner when all of a sudden, he farted so loud! I have to give a little bit of background: Jesse is weird about farting. In my family, it's hilarious but in his family, you don't even say that word. For the first year of our marriage, he would never pass gas in front of me. Ever. Then, we hit our one year mark and he's tooting all the time! I always tease him about it when I catch him and he gets embarrassed a little. I don't know why this time at the dinner table was so much funnier than all the other times but I about choked on my food, I was laughing so hard! It took a good ten minutes for me to calm down enough to stop crying.
Jesse would kill me if he knew I was posting about this but the last time I laughed so hard that I cried was because of him. It couldn't have been more than a week ago. We were sitting at the table eating dinner when all of a sudden, he farted so loud! I have to give a little bit of background: Jesse is weird about farting. In my family, it's hilarious but in his family, you don't even say that word. For the first year of our marriage, he would never pass gas in front of me. Ever. Then, we hit our one year mark and he's tooting all the time! I always tease him about it when I catch him and he gets embarrassed a little. I don't know why this time at the dinner table was so much funnier than all the other times but I about choked on my food, I was laughing so hard! It took a good ten minutes for me to calm down enough to stop crying.
CPQ #24
Aside from any family occurrence (marriage, special anniversary, birth of a child, etc.), what event or accomplishment would you consider to be the highlight of your life thus far?
Hmm...well if it can't be our wedding anniversary or other special anniversaries (the proposal), I'd say the best event of my life so far would be the day I met Jesse. I know that sounds extremely corny and maybe it is but my life is all about him. The day I met him was the same day of our first date; it was a pretty random date but I still fell for him ;)
Hmm...well if it can't be our wedding anniversary or other special anniversaries (the proposal), I'd say the best event of my life so far would be the day I met Jesse. I know that sounds extremely corny and maybe it is but my life is all about him. The day I met him was the same day of our first date; it was a pretty random date but I still fell for him ;)
CPQ #23
On a scale of one to ten (with one being not at all and ten being very much so), how superstitious are you?
One.
One.
CPQ #22
If you could bring back any tradition that seems to have faded into the past, what tradition would you bring back?
This will be about a family tradition rather than a well-known tradition. We always had a lot of family around while growing up in Cedar City. Grandma and Grandpa Shirley lived in Cedar and most of my aunts, uncles and their kids lived in Cedar, too. Every Sunday night, we'd have game night and real popcorn (not the microwave kind, the kind you cook in vegetable oil). All the adults would play games on the front porch while all the cousins would run around having fun. I miss those days. As time went on, more and more aunts and uncles moved away. Sunday night gatherings would still happen but it just wasn't as big a thing as it once was. I hope that someday ALL my family can live closer together so we can go back to having Sunday game nights!
This will be about a family tradition rather than a well-known tradition. We always had a lot of family around while growing up in Cedar City. Grandma and Grandpa Shirley lived in Cedar and most of my aunts, uncles and their kids lived in Cedar, too. Every Sunday night, we'd have game night and real popcorn (not the microwave kind, the kind you cook in vegetable oil). All the adults would play games on the front porch while all the cousins would run around having fun. I miss those days. As time went on, more and more aunts and uncles moved away. Sunday night gatherings would still happen but it just wasn't as big a thing as it once was. I hope that someday ALL my family can live closer together so we can go back to having Sunday game nights!
CPQ #21
What is the best piece of advice you have ever received in your life?
I don't know word for word the best piece of advice but it goes something like this, "If you do things on your own time and for the right reasons, you'll never make a wrong decision." My parents have said something to this effect throughout my whole life; I've always been stubborn and do things when I'm good and ready. If I felt good about doing something, I'd know I was making a right choice. There was a phase of my life that I'm definitely not proud of where I lost my stubborness and I let people pressure me. Bowing to peer pressure lead to very poor decisions. A few months before I met Jesse, I made a new friend, Paige, who helped me out of that rut and I've regained my stubborness. I take my time when it comes to making choices and I know that my choices are right :)
I don't know word for word the best piece of advice but it goes something like this, "If you do things on your own time and for the right reasons, you'll never make a wrong decision." My parents have said something to this effect throughout my whole life; I've always been stubborn and do things when I'm good and ready. If I felt good about doing something, I'd know I was making a right choice. There was a phase of my life that I'm definitely not proud of where I lost my stubborness and I let people pressure me. Bowing to peer pressure lead to very poor decisions. A few months before I met Jesse, I made a new friend, Paige, who helped me out of that rut and I've regained my stubborness. I take my time when it comes to making choices and I know that my choices are right :)
CPQ #20
If you could "uninvent" any past invention, which one would it be? (Consider all the ramifications of eliminating this invention.)
Surprisingly, I'd want to uninvent cell phones. Funny coming from someone who was absolutely obsessed with texting all through high school but really, people can do without all that. Every two weeks there's another model of the latest and greatest "smart phone" and calling plans are outrageously expensive. I'll admit--there are times when cell phones are very convenient but society survived for 1900 years without them.
Surprisingly, I'd want to uninvent cell phones. Funny coming from someone who was absolutely obsessed with texting all through high school but really, people can do without all that. Every two weeks there's another model of the latest and greatest "smart phone" and calling plans are outrageously expensive. I'll admit--there are times when cell phones are very convenient but society survived for 1900 years without them.
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
CPQ #19
If you were invited to be the main guest on a new run of the famous show "This Is Your Life," what three people from your past would you love to see making a surprise visit on the show?
My good friend Megan Westwood, my Young Women's leader Collette Smith and my co-worker Andrea Masterson.
My good friend Megan Westwood, my Young Women's leader Collette Smith and my co-worker Andrea Masterson.
CPQ #18
If you could know without a shadow of a doubt the answer to one question that has always troubled you, what question would you want to have answered once and for all?
Sometimes I get lost in thought wondering: "What is our place in the universe?" "Exactly how big is the universe and what role do we play in it all?" I know these questions won't be answered until after we die but sometimes I just wonder about the whole big picture.
Sometimes I get lost in thought wondering: "What is our place in the universe?" "Exactly how big is the universe and what role do we play in it all?" I know these questions won't be answered until after we die but sometimes I just wonder about the whole big picture.
CPQ #17
If you could be the CEO of any corporation in the world, which one would you choose?
I'd choose MaryKay. It's a great company that empowers women and helps them become beautiful inside and out!
Jesse wants to have an input on this question, too. He'd choose either Cabela's or Mossback. Both are hunting companies (which everyone probably knows) and he's obsessed with hunting! He'd be super excited about getting all the latest and greatest for free :)
I'd choose MaryKay. It's a great company that empowers women and helps them become beautiful inside and out!
Jesse wants to have an input on this question, too. He'd choose either Cabela's or Mossback. Both are hunting companies (which everyone probably knows) and he's obsessed with hunting! He'd be super excited about getting all the latest and greatest for free :)
CPQ #16
If you could change one -- and only one -- aspect of the U.S. presidential election process, what would it be?
Ha ha this is funny to me because I never pay attention to political stuff. Ever. In my totally unproffesional opinion, I'd have to say the thing I'd want to change most is the amount of campaigning candidates do. It's a lot of back and forth, he said she said drama. These are the people that are supposed to lead our country yet they bicker like middle school girls. It's really annoying. Get to the point and quit trying to point out faults in other people.
Ha ha this is funny to me because I never pay attention to political stuff. Ever. In my totally unproffesional opinion, I'd have to say the thing I'd want to change most is the amount of campaigning candidates do. It's a lot of back and forth, he said she said drama. These are the people that are supposed to lead our country yet they bicker like middle school girls. It's really annoying. Get to the point and quit trying to point out faults in other people.
CPQ #15
If you were a songwriter drawing from recent experiences in your own life as material for your next big hit, what would be the song's title?
Sometimes I wish that I could be a famous singer but when it comes to creativity, I come up blank. I'd have to hire someone to write all the lyrics...I'd be happy to sing them though! My husband and I are facing a lot of big decisions within the next year so the title would have something to do with making decisions and sometimes sacrifice.
Sometimes I wish that I could be a famous singer but when it comes to creativity, I come up blank. I'd have to hire someone to write all the lyrics...I'd be happy to sing them though! My husband and I are facing a lot of big decisions within the next year so the title would have something to do with making decisions and sometimes sacrifice.
Saturday, August 27, 2011
CPQ #14
What is the best $100 you have ever spent in your life?
Since nothing with a price tag of exactly $100 is coming to mind, I'll choose the nearest thing. Around $100 will buy me jeans from Buckle :) I love getting new clothes but shopping for them is the biggest annoyance of my life. Pants never fit me right and they tend to be high waters. Pants from Buckle are a gift from the fashion gods. They also run at a cost made for royalty. But, every once in a while, when there's an extra $100 bucks hangin around, I'll treat myself to a new pair of bum huggers :)
Since nothing with a price tag of exactly $100 is coming to mind, I'll choose the nearest thing. Around $100 will buy me jeans from Buckle :) I love getting new clothes but shopping for them is the biggest annoyance of my life. Pants never fit me right and they tend to be high waters. Pants from Buckle are a gift from the fashion gods. They also run at a cost made for royalty. But, every once in a while, when there's an extra $100 bucks hangin around, I'll treat myself to a new pair of bum huggers :)
CPQ #13
If rain could fall in any scent, what scent would you want it to be?
I love rain the way it is naturally. It smells cool and refreshing. I wouldn't change it :)
I love rain the way it is naturally. It smells cool and refreshing. I wouldn't change it :)
CPQ #12
If you could bring to life any fictional character from a book or movie, whom would you choose?
I'm such a bookworm; my favorite book is How to Kill Mockingbird. I'd want Jem and Scout to come to life. At such a young age, they saw the brutality of our society. Even today, there are a lot of people would are blind to those harsh truths simply because they refuse to acknowledge them. I'd like to have them around to be an example of standing up against things you feel are unjust.
I'm such a bookworm; my favorite book is How to Kill Mockingbird. I'd want Jem and Scout to come to life. At such a young age, they saw the brutality of our society. Even today, there are a lot of people would are blind to those harsh truths simply because they refuse to acknowledge them. I'd like to have them around to be an example of standing up against things you feel are unjust.
CPQ #11
If your taste buds could be altered so that the taste of any one food would be dramatically intensified whenever you ate it, which food would you choose?
Can't I choose all my favorite foods?? Ha ha I really like food...never once in my life have I been a picky eater. My number one favorite food (when I'm forced to just choose one) is chips and fresh salsa. It would be uber delicious if the fresh salsa were intensified. I'd never stop eating.
Can't I choose all my favorite foods?? Ha ha I really like food...never once in my life have I been a picky eater. My number one favorite food (when I'm forced to just choose one) is chips and fresh salsa. It would be uber delicious if the fresh salsa were intensified. I'd never stop eating.
CPQ #10
In your own not-so-humble opinion, what is your most likeable quality?
This question is hard for me; I'm not good at receiving compliments or admitting things I'm good at. If I had to guess what people liked best about me it would be that I make people feel good. What I mean by that is that I make people feel included and I try my best to genuinely be friends with that person.
This question is hard for me; I'm not good at receiving compliments or admitting things I'm good at. If I had to guess what people liked best about me it would be that I make people feel good. What I mean by that is that I make people feel included and I try my best to genuinely be friends with that person.
CPQ #9
If you had a great voice and had the opportunity to record a duet with any singer living today, whom would you choose as your partner for the recording?
First of all, I must say that I love all kinds of music! I listen and sing along to all types. In today's music world, however, it seems that anyone and everyone can have a music career at the drop of a hat. There's all sorts of sounds and beats that can enhance or even drown out the lack of talent in a person's voice. I'd want to have a real singing voice, not one digitized. The only person I can think of off hand that I'd really really want to sing with is Josh Groban. Every time I hear one of his songs, I get chills. His voice is 100% legit and it's powerful and really speaks to people.
First of all, I must say that I love all kinds of music! I listen and sing along to all types. In today's music world, however, it seems that anyone and everyone can have a music career at the drop of a hat. There's all sorts of sounds and beats that can enhance or even drown out the lack of talent in a person's voice. I'd want to have a real singing voice, not one digitized. The only person I can think of off hand that I'd really really want to sing with is Josh Groban. Every time I hear one of his songs, I get chills. His voice is 100% legit and it's powerful and really speaks to people.
CPQ #8
If, for one month, you could live at any famous residence or house in the entire world, which one would you pick?
My deep thinking skills aren't working very well yet today so this answer may not seem very elegant. In choosing one house to live in for a month, I'd choose the White House. To me, it seems too formal a building to feel like home but I'd still like to experience it.
My deep thinking skills aren't working very well yet today so this answer may not seem very elegant. In choosing one house to live in for a month, I'd choose the White House. To me, it seems too formal a building to feel like home but I'd still like to experience it.
Saturday, August 20, 2011
CPQ #7
What is your biggest pet peeve?
This one comes down to two big things but since I've cheated a little and done ties on other questions, I'm gonna narrow this down to the number one pet peeve. The biggest thing that bothers me is bullies. I can't stand it when something thinks they're better than someone else and they act on it. Whenever I see bullying going on, it really makes me want to cry. Some might say I'm a cry baby; I just think I'm sensitive. I was bullied a time or two throughout my schooling but not incessantly like some people are. Not only does bullying make me cry but it also brings out a violent side. If I see a bully, my blood starts racing and I want to punch him in the face! That's not nice to say but I'd just like to bully him for picking on someone else. The worst worst bullying I've ever seen is when someone is picking on another person for being physically or mentally handicapped. I will lose it if I see that. I won't just think about punching someone...I'll do it!
This one comes down to two big things but since I've cheated a little and done ties on other questions, I'm gonna narrow this down to the number one pet peeve. The biggest thing that bothers me is bullies. I can't stand it when something thinks they're better than someone else and they act on it. Whenever I see bullying going on, it really makes me want to cry. Some might say I'm a cry baby; I just think I'm sensitive. I was bullied a time or two throughout my schooling but not incessantly like some people are. Not only does bullying make me cry but it also brings out a violent side. If I see a bully, my blood starts racing and I want to punch him in the face! That's not nice to say but I'd just like to bully him for picking on someone else. The worst worst bullying I've ever seen is when someone is picking on another person for being physically or mentally handicapped. I will lose it if I see that. I won't just think about punching someone...I'll do it!
CPQ #6
What was your favorite thing to pretend when you were a young child?
Where to begin...when I was a young child, I was one of the weird kids that was always imagining something. In 4th grade, me and my two best friends would always play pretend at recess. (Is that too old to still be playing pretend?) We'd pretend we were little lizards, geckos or any other type of green crawly thing but yet we still acted like people. Our apartments were all next door to each other and we'd clean and vacuum and cook dinner. This is what we did day in and day out. Other times, we'd still pretend to have own our apartments and we'd clean and vacuum and cook dinner but we'd pretend to be real people. It's funny that we thought cleaning was fun then because I certainly do not like cleaning now! Oh, and in 3rd grade, I remember Titanic had just come out. Some of my friends and I would pretend we were on Titanic. We'd take turns play Jack and Rose. Ha ha I'm ratting myself out to be some weirdo!
Where to begin...when I was a young child, I was one of the weird kids that was always imagining something. In 4th grade, me and my two best friends would always play pretend at recess. (Is that too old to still be playing pretend?) We'd pretend we were little lizards, geckos or any other type of green crawly thing but yet we still acted like people. Our apartments were all next door to each other and we'd clean and vacuum and cook dinner. This is what we did day in and day out. Other times, we'd still pretend to have own our apartments and we'd clean and vacuum and cook dinner but we'd pretend to be real people. It's funny that we thought cleaning was fun then because I certainly do not like cleaning now! Oh, and in 3rd grade, I remember Titanic had just come out. Some of my friends and I would pretend we were on Titanic. We'd take turns play Jack and Rose. Ha ha I'm ratting myself out to be some weirdo!
CPQ #5
What is the greatest distance you have ever driven in a single day?
Hmm...for this one, I'd have to guess it was when I was 12 years old. We left Cedar City, Utah a few days before my birthday heading toward Yellowstone National Park. We drove the entire day until we reached Idaho Falls. According to MapQuest, that's 6 hours 47 minutes of driving. At 12 years old, that seems like an eternity. It's probably that trip or one of our trips to Disneyland. Yep, driving from Cedar to Anaheim, California only takes 6 hours 35 minutes.
Why must we live so far away from fun??
Hmm...for this one, I'd have to guess it was when I was 12 years old. We left Cedar City, Utah a few days before my birthday heading toward Yellowstone National Park. We drove the entire day until we reached Idaho Falls. According to MapQuest, that's 6 hours 47 minutes of driving. At 12 years old, that seems like an eternity. It's probably that trip or one of our trips to Disneyland. Yep, driving from Cedar to Anaheim, California only takes 6 hours 35 minutes.
Why must we live so far away from fun??
CPQ #4
What is one field or professtion that you never pursued that you think you probably would have been quite good at?
This may sound like I'm tooting my own horn but I'm really good with kids. I'm the oldest of three kids and the oldest grandchild (on one side) of 32 grandkids and counting. I've always been around babies and little kids and I like taking care of them. In elementary school, if you would have asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up, I'd tell you a teacher. Part of me still wants to be a teacher but I'm far from pursuing it. A lot of people shun becoming a teacher..."they don't make enough money." I think being a teacher would be a great job! You get great benefits and you only work 9 months of the year. Kids are hilarious and it's refreshing being around them.
This may sound like I'm tooting my own horn but I'm really good with kids. I'm the oldest of three kids and the oldest grandchild (on one side) of 32 grandkids and counting. I've always been around babies and little kids and I like taking care of them. In elementary school, if you would have asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up, I'd tell you a teacher. Part of me still wants to be a teacher but I'm far from pursuing it. A lot of people shun becoming a teacher..."they don't make enough money." I think being a teacher would be a great job! You get great benefits and you only work 9 months of the year. Kids are hilarious and it's refreshing being around them.
Sunday, August 14, 2011
CPQ #3
Aside from any family, friends, or pets, what would be the most difficult thing for you to give up in your life?
This is a tough one. Most people would answer with one of their hobbies, like: their guitar, their camera, their sketch books. I don't really have any hobbies/talents. But if I had to choose one thing that would be hard to give up it would be all my pictures of family and friends. I'm no photographer but I'd miss having those memories around me.
This is a tough one. Most people would answer with one of their hobbies, like: their guitar, their camera, their sketch books. I don't really have any hobbies/talents. But if I had to choose one thing that would be hard to give up it would be all my pictures of family and friends. I'm no photographer but I'd miss having those memories around me.
CPQ #2
Forget about soft sounds like babbling brooks, gentle showers, and warbling birds. What is your favorite loud sound?
This one is also a tie. It's either fireworks or gun shots. Fireworks always mark a celebration and family fun. It's a beautiful display and something that big and beautiful needs a big announcing sound.
Gun shots are a favorite sound because it would mean I was spending quality time with my husband. He's a big hunter and guns are a fun hobby for him. He's the one who taught me how to shoot a gun and he went through Hunter Education with me so I could get my permit.
This one is also a tie. It's either fireworks or gun shots. Fireworks always mark a celebration and family fun. It's a beautiful display and something that big and beautiful needs a big announcing sound.
Gun shots are a favorite sound because it would mean I was spending quality time with my husband. He's a big hunter and guns are a fun hobby for him. He's the one who taught me how to shoot a gun and he went through Hunter Education with me so I could get my permit.
Thursday, August 11, 2011
CPQ #1
If you could live in any state other than the one in which you currently reside, which state would you choose?
It's a tie between Colorado and Hawaii. I choose Colorado because it has a similiar climate to Utah. I love big mountains and green lush forests. I read a study in my Sociology class that said Colorado had the lowest obesity rate of all 50 states. The study suggests this is because there are all sorts of outdoor activities that keep people fit. There's plenty of hiking, biking, snowboarding, swimming, repelling, etc. I'd like to think that living in Colorado would make me exercise more often :)
I choose Hawaii because...well...it's HAWAII! There's a different kind of mountain there than what I'm used to in Utah but they are still beautiful :) I would imagine that life would be less stressful in Hawaii, too. Everyone is in such a rush all the time; it just seems like it's a more laid back atmosphere in Hawaii. And who can resist the beach??
It's a tie between Colorado and Hawaii. I choose Colorado because it has a similiar climate to Utah. I love big mountains and green lush forests. I read a study in my Sociology class that said Colorado had the lowest obesity rate of all 50 states. The study suggests this is because there are all sorts of outdoor activities that keep people fit. There's plenty of hiking, biking, snowboarding, swimming, repelling, etc. I'd like to think that living in Colorado would make me exercise more often :)
I choose Hawaii because...well...it's HAWAII! There's a different kind of mountain there than what I'm used to in Utah but they are still beautiful :) I would imagine that life would be less stressful in Hawaii, too. Everyone is in such a rush all the time; it just seems like it's a more laid back atmosphere in Hawaii. And who can resist the beach??
Chat Pack Questions
This blog is the result of a random, very sporatic idea. I'll tell a little bit of the story...
In the summer of 2009, my husband Jesse (then boyfriend), was working in Lake Powell. It was a hard summer with him away but I was able to go visit him two times. On one of the visits, he took me to one of the gift shops and let me choose any souvenir I wanted. I figured I'd never wear a shirt that said "Lake Powell" and nothing else was really striking my interest. I found this little pack of cards near the register called Chat Pack Questions. The purpose of the cards is to strike up interesting conversations. I thought it would be a cute fun thing for Jesse and I to text about when we weren't together.
Fast forward two years. We only texted about the Chat Pack Questions a few times then they were buried with lots of other junk. I was going through a box of stuff last night and found this pack of cards. I had this fast random idea that I would make a blog answering all the questions from the cards. Some are pretty thought provoking, others are pretty basic. Who knows if I'll make it through the entire pack without burning out but it's worth a shot!
In the summer of 2009, my husband Jesse (then boyfriend), was working in Lake Powell. It was a hard summer with him away but I was able to go visit him two times. On one of the visits, he took me to one of the gift shops and let me choose any souvenir I wanted. I figured I'd never wear a shirt that said "Lake Powell" and nothing else was really striking my interest. I found this little pack of cards near the register called Chat Pack Questions. The purpose of the cards is to strike up interesting conversations. I thought it would be a cute fun thing for Jesse and I to text about when we weren't together.
Fast forward two years. We only texted about the Chat Pack Questions a few times then they were buried with lots of other junk. I was going through a box of stuff last night and found this pack of cards. I had this fast random idea that I would make a blog answering all the questions from the cards. Some are pretty thought provoking, others are pretty basic. Who knows if I'll make it through the entire pack without burning out but it's worth a shot!
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