Ten Questions (times 5) stolen from Kevin and SJ

1. What time did you get up this morning? 7:30 a.m., way too early for me!

2. Diamonds or pearls? Diamonds of course!

3. What was the last film you saw at the theater? Rent, with my good friend Kelsey. Don't see it if you don't know the story, it won't make sense!

4. What is your current favorite TV show? I despise TV.

5. What did you have for breakfast? A sunny side up egg between 2 pieces of wheat bread.

6. What is your middle name? Marie.

7. What is your favorite cuisine? Mexican, if it is vegetarian.

8. What foods do you dislike? Beef, Ham, Chicken, Duck, Lamb… you get the idea. I can't eat nuts because they make me ill.

9. What is your favorite chip flavor? Au Gratin.

10. What is your favorite CD at the moment? Well, I received the Trans-Siberian Orchestra's “The Lost Christmas Eve” at Christmas... it is quite delightful.

11. What kind of vehicle do you drive? An Oldsmobile :(

12. Favorite sandwich? Panini with tomatoes, cheese and onion, made by Grandma Pete.

13. What characteristics do you despise? Being self-centered.

14. Favorite item of clothing? Red jacket from H&M in NYC.

15. If you could go anywhere in the world on vacation, where would you go? Barcelona , Spain .

16. What color is your bathroom? The one in Rome is white… as is the one in Round Lake , for now.

17. What color pants are you wearing? Blue, as in, blue jeans.

18. Where would you like to retire to? Somewhere warm and far away, wait! Maybe that is where I want to be now.

19. Favorite time of the day? Bedtime.

20. What was your most memorable birthday? On my 19 th , Steven sent me a dozen gorgeous roses because he couldn't be with me.

21. Where were you born? Cedar Falls , Iowa .

22. What's the last thing you ate? Gela to.

23. If you were a crayon, what color would you be? Orange .

24. Favorite flower? Tulips.

25. What fabric detergent do you use? Currently, some Italian stuff called Perlana.

26. Coke or Pepsi? Neither, yuck.

27. Do you wish on stars? No.

28. What is your shoe size? 10-11.

29. Do you have any pets? Yes, Data, our gray male kitty. He also goes by “Sir Datalor.”

30. Last person you talked to on the phone? My fiancé, Steven.

31. What did you want to be when you were little? A pilot.

32. What are you supposed to be doing right now? Reading about S. Maria in Travestevere.

33. What do you first notice about someone? Their weight. How shallow is that?

34. Siblings? An older brother, a younger brother, and a younger sister.

35. What was your favorite toy as a child? Barbies.

36. Summer or winter? Fall, ok, Summer.

37. Hugs or kisses? Hugs, from Steven please.

38. Chocolate or vanilla? Neither, but chocolate.

39. Who is most likely to steal this meme ? No one except for maybe my sister.

40. Who is least likely to steal this meme? Everyone.

41. Living arrangements? Apartment in Roma.

42. When was the last time you cried? Today at the Cat Shelter

43. What is under your bed? Some gross, humongous dust balls.

44. How many countries have you visited? Does it count if I was only in the airport? 4 – Canada , Spain , Italy and the US, but I have stopped in Holland and Germany

45. In how many cities have you lived? 6 - Evansdale , IA. Cedar Falls , IA. Ames , IA. Waukegan , IL . Round Lake , IL . Rome , Italy .

46. Favorite movie of all time? Return of the Jedi.

47. Mountains or beach? Beach, with white sand and clear water.

48. The current friend you have known the longest? Heather, since grade school.

49. Full names of your potential kids? Kaitlin Marie, William David, Can we please use Watson?

50. Usual bedtime? Between 2 and 3 am.