BT COJ....What I learned Week of 4-27-07: Interactive Edition (Page 2)

Real Name (if you want): Tim...not Timmy..Timmer..Timbo..no...Just Tim
Who do you live with (spouse, kids, SP/SO, parents, grandparents, roommate, alone, etc)? Eva, wife of 5 years, Lucas 2.5 yrs old son, and Simba 13 yr old Shepard

Age (if you want): 40
Do you live somewhere urban, rural, or suburban? Suburban Long Island
Current job or field of work / studies: Quality Manager for Estee Lauder (start the Free Samples PM's!!)
The place you’d most like to visit: Scandanavian Tour or Alaska 

Favorite books:  A Prayer for Owen Meaney, WWII Historical, Inspirational (to an extent)

What music/bands/albums are you listening to: Pearl Jam, U2, The Wiggles

Favorite movie: Shawshank Redemption

Do you cook? What is your favorite to make? Love to Cook...make a mean Beef Stew..when in doubt, throw it on the BBQ
If you could change one thing about your home, what would it be? Add a basement
Best thing that ever happened to you: Getting Sober (7/21/96)...Wife, son & house would have never happened if I were still a drunk!

Last embarrassing thing that happened to you (because it’s been so many years since I’ve played “Truth or Dare” ): This past Sunday..was leaving T2 with Helmet on my head!
What are you listening to right now? Some Easy Listening Station (at work)

What was the last thing that you ate? Apple (ate that before starting filling this out, otherwise it would have been Munchkin...little belly bombs)
Can you drive a stick shift? If a family member desperately needs to get to ER Yes...if I need to get around Hills in traffic..NO!
If you were a crayon, what color would you be? Sky Blue
Last person you spoke to on the phone? Boss

Favorite drink: Nemesis Mtn Dew......Water

What is your favorite sport to watch? NY Jets, Golf, Triathlons

Have you ever dyed your hair? No
Favorite food? Chicken
What was the last movie you watched? The Departed

Favorite day of the year? Lucas' Birthday
What do you do to vent anger? STEW!!! Then BLOW!!
What was your favorite toy as a child? Lincoln Logs..Any sporting equipment

Which is your favorite season? Fall 

Favorite fruit? Cantelope
When was the last time you cried? I'm a wuss...I cry almost every morning when I wake up next to my wife..lol..I meditate in AM and I say Hello to those I lost...usually gets me teary eyed.
What is on the floor of your closet? Shoes and Gigantic Jar of Change

Who would you most like to buy a drink for here? Bob (rstocks3), he's been very helpful and supportive
What did you do last night? Surprised my wife & son by coming home early..cooked dinner...had Tubby time and read stories...then popped a Tylenol PM and off to la-la land I went.
What inspires you? People making the impossible possible.  Anyone who overcomes tremendous obstacles, My Son
What are you afraid of? Not being able to Protect or Provide for my family
Plain, cheese or spicy hamburger? cheese

Favorite dog breed? German Shephard
Number of keys on your key ring? 3--car, office, House. 

Favorite day of the week? Saturday

How many states have you lived in? 2- NY, NJ (visited 44)

Ever driven a Motorcycle or heavy machinery? No

When was the last time you laughed so hard that it brought tears to your eyes? A few days ago, when my son was doing a dance I taught him
Favorite saying / quote: Get Busy Living, or Get busy Dying

I'll play too!

Real Name (if you want): Mila

Who do you live with? My husband and three children 9, 6 and not quite 2, a fish named Bubbles, two dogs (Annie and Zeke) and two dwarf hamsters (Speedy and Ginger)

Age (if you want): 37

Do you live somewhere urban, rural, or suburban? suburbs of the ATL

Current job or field of work / studies: education

The place you’d most like to visit: Italy

Favorite books: I'll read anything I can get my hands on.  Right now I'm reading a Janet Evonovitch book that makes me laugh out loud

What music/bands/albums are you listening to: The Fray, U2, R.E.M., Me First and the Gimme Gimmes, Dave Matthews Band

Favorite movie: Planes, Trains and Automobiles

Do you cook? What is your favorite to make? Yes... grilled pork tenderloin with spicy rub and fresh jalepeno & honey sauce.  Mmmmmm!

If you could change one thing about your home, what would it be?  The lot... we have a huge side lot and a small backyard... I'd swap that out if I could.

Best thing that ever happened to you: having my children and watching how amazing my husband is with them...

Last embarrassing thing that happened to you (because it’s been so many years since I’ve played “Truth or Dare” ): I fell off my bike... and it wasn't moving at the time.  I was standing, getting some water, talking with friends... and I just fell over. 

What are you listening to right now? The You Shook Me Rexmix

What was the last thing that you ate? Greek salad with grilled chicken

Can you drive a stick shift? You betchya I can!

If you were a crayon, what color would you be? BRICK red

Last person you spoke to on the phone? Kristy

Favorite drink: Flirtini (of course)

What is your favorite sport to watch? College Hoops!

Have you ever dyed your hair? I detrailerize my hair on a regular basis 

Favorite food? Chocolate Fondue

What was the last movie you watched? Blades of Glory

Favorite day of the year? Watching the kids on Chirstmas morning

What do you do to vent anger? Write, ride, talk... in that order

What was your favorite toy as a child? The game Perfection

Which is your favorite season? Spring

Favorite fruit? Blackberries

When was the last time you cried? Today while talking to the aforementioned Kristy on the phone... her kid fell 6 feet out of a tree and she was calling from the ER

What is on the floor of your closet? Shoes... lots and lots of shoes

Who would you most like to buy a drink for here? Zilla so we could compliment each other on our tiaras

What did you do last night? Took my daughter to her dress rehearsal, watched Grey's, read

What inspires you? My family, athletes who overcome great obstacles/medical conditions, people whose attitudes are amazing no matter what adversities they are faced with

What are you afraid of? Drowning!!

Plain, cheese or spicy hamburger? Cheese

Favorite dog breed? Labs 

Number of keys on your key ring? 3

How many years at your current job? 9

Favorite day of the week? Saturday

How many states have you lived in? Two

Ever driven a Motorcycle or heavy machinery? No but I loves me some riding on the back of motorcylces!

When was the last time you laughed so hard that it brought tears to your eyes? Tonight

Favorite saying / quote: "Laughter is truly life's loveliest music".  I'm not sure who said it, but it's true as far as I'm concerned.

Real Name (if you want): Kori

Who do you live with? Husband, son Cole-9, daughter Mckenna-7, cat Coco-11, cat Frank-8 months 

Age (if you want): 37

Do you live somewhere urban, rural, or suburban? Da ‘burbs…

Current job or field of work / studies: Teaching assistant to kids with autism 

The place you’d most like to visit: Italy, Greece, Belize

Favorite books: The Red Tent, Memoirs of a Geisha, The Chronicles of Narnia, 

What music/bands/albums are you listening to: The Fray, Joss Stone, U2, Lenny Kravitz

Favorite movie: Gone with the Wind

Do you cook? What is your favorite to make? I cook because I have to. I don't enjoy it anymore. I enjoy it when life is not so busy though. I make a killer lasagne.

If you could change one thing about your home, what would it be? more storage space! 

Best thing that ever happened to you: having my babies! 

Last embarrassing thing that happened to you (because it’s been so many years since I’ve played “Truth or Dare” ): Gee...can't remember. (Must have blocked it out.)

What are you listening to right now? silence...it's 3 am 

What was the last thing that you ate? carrots

Can you drive a stick shift? Absolutely

If you were a crayon, what color would you be? plain ol' Red 

Last person you spoke to on the phone? My dad 

Favorite drink: Espresso Martini 

What is your favorite sport to watch? Football in person...college football that is.

Have you ever dyed your hair? Does a bear...um...the answer would be yes.

Favorite food? Salmon

What was the last movie you watched? The Pursuit of Happiness 

Favorite day of the year? Thanksgiving

What do you do to vent anger? cry; workout

What was your favorite toy as a child? Crayons and coloring books

Which is your favorite season? Fall

Favorite fruit? Fresh sweet strawberries

When was the last time you cried? Last Saturday

What is on the floor of your closet? Shoe, Laundry basket

Who would you most like to buy a drink for here? Snowgirl, SweetK and ell-in-or

What did you do last night? Game Club. It's an organization I started for kids with Apserger's syndrome/High Functioning Autism.

What inspires you? People with positive attitudes 

What are you afraid of? dying while my kids are little

Plain, cheese or spicy hamburger? Spicy!

Favorite dog breed? Lab

Number of keys on your key ring? 4

How many years at your current job? Just went back to work in October after being home with my kids for 8 years.

Favorite day of the week? Saturday

How many states have you lived in? 3

Ever driven a Motorcycle or heavy machinery? Motorcycle

When was the last time you laughed so hard that it brought tears to your eyes? sadly I don't remember!  

Favorite saying / quote:  Livestrong

Real Name (if you want): Jordan

Who do you live with (spouse, kids, SP/SO, parents, grandparents, roommate, alone, etc)? Mom, step-dad, sister, Cat (Marty)

Age (if you want):  18 - Less 4 months tomorrow

Do you live somewhere urban, rural, or suburban?  'Burbs.

Current job or field of work / studies:  Skis - Floor salesman / High-school

The place you’d most like to visit:  B.C.

Favorite books:  The Experiment - John Darnton

What music/bands/albums are you listening to: Rush and Red Hot Chili Peppers

Favorite movie: Remember the Titans, bar none.

Do you cook? What is your favorite to make? Sometimes, Kraft Dinner as it is quick.

If you could change one thing about your home, what would it be? Not my home to change.

Best thing that ever happened to you: Started tri racing.

Last embarrassing thing that happened to you (because it’s been so many years since I’ve played “Truth or Dare” ):  Failed my driving test on Wednesday, yeah that hurt.

What are you listening to right now?  The Joker - Steve Miller Band

What was the last thing that you ate?  Cookie

Can you drive a stick shift? Nope, but will learn as the new Mazda is a 5-spd

If you were a crayon, what color would you be?  Ever see an invisible coloured crayon? Yeah, didn't think so...

Last person you spoke to on the phone?  Dad.

Favorite drink:  Unless we are talking root beer here I'll assume this question is of rhetorical nature.

What is your favorite sport to watch? Tri, for hockey. Actually any lesser known winter sport too, like luge, bobsleigh, apline skiing, track and whatnot.

Have you ever dyed your hair?  HAhahahaha....

Favorite food?  Perogies

What was the last movie you watched? Disturbia with the gang.

Favorite day of the year?  Depends, June the 20th sounds nice as it is my last "official day of free schooling....ever!

What do you do to vent anger?  about it.

What was your favorite toy as a child?  Lego!

Which is your favorite season? Winter, you can tell I'm a Canadian, eh?

Favorite fruit?  Apple.

When was the last time you cried?  Last night, my friends were trying to get me to dance. Some of the ways they tried to get me to were absolutly hysterical.

What is on the floor of your closet? everything/

Who would you most like to buy a drink for here? Another rhetorical question? I'm answer this Aug. 29th 2008 thankyouverymuch.

What did you do last night?  Went to a party we threw as a suprise for my friend who just turned 18. The look on her face was priceless. It better have been, as we were crouching behind the kitchen couter for a good 45mins since she came home from work late.

What inspires you?  BT, and the ablity to overcome bodily limits.

What are you afraid of?  Missing the people I grew up with for the past 13 years when they go off to university and I stay back for a year in high-school.

Plain, cheese or spicy hamburger?  Cheese please.

Favorite dog breed?  Cat guy.

Number of keys on your key ring?  one.

How many years at your current job? 2

Favorite day of the week?  Today, I'm living like a monday, but someday I'll be saturday night

How many states have you lived in?  None, ha.

Ever driven a Motorcycle or heavy machinery?  Yup, 110cc honda and forklift at work.

When was the last time you laughed so hard that it brought tears to your eyes? Last night, see above.

Favorite saying / quote: You can quit, and they wont care. But you will always know.

Real Name (if you want): Peggy

Who do you live with (spouse, kids, SP/SO, parents, grandparents, roommate, alone, etc)? 2 cats (Little Kitty & SweetTea) and a beta fish (Sashimi)

Age (if you want): 28

Do you live somewhere urban, rural, or suburban? suburban, I think

Current job or field of work / studies: medical coder/currently up for coding manager position

The place you’d most like to visit: Italy

Favorite books: Too many to list...can't pick just one.

What music/bands/albums are you listening to: Peter Boyer's Ellis Island...the orchestra I'm in is performing it in May

Favorite movie: Singing in the Rain

Do you cook? What is your favorite to make? Yes. Don't have a favorite

If you could change one thing about your home, what would it be? location

Best thing that ever happened to you: salvation

Last embarrassing thing that happened to you (because it’s been so many years since I’ve played “Truth or Dare” ): can't think of one off the top of my head

What are you listening to right now? Breakfast club on TV

What was the last thing that you ate? Lean Cuisine Pannini


Can you drive a stick shift? Yes...learned in 1 hour

If you were a crayon, what color would you be? Purple Mountains Majesty

Last person you spoke to on the phone? my mom

Favorite drink: Tropical punch Kool-aid or Diet Dr. Pepper

What is your favorite sport to watch? Triathlon...try to catch it on VS.

Have you ever dyed your hair? yes...even purple once

Favorite food? Dunno...I just like food

What was the last movie you watched? First Knight

Favorite day of the year? first real day of spring

What do you do to vent anger? Run

What was your favorite toy as a child? Frenchie-a stuffed bear I had that had a music box that played a little French song.

Which is your favorite season? Fall, minus the fact that my allergies are worse in the fall

Favorite fruit? Strawberries

When was the last time you cried? some time this week

What is on the floor of your closet? Luggage

Who would you most like to buy a drink for here? Too many to count...I'd be so broke

What did you do last night? went to a lia sophia jewelry party and spent too much money

What inspires you? God

What are you afraid of? not much

Plain, cheese or spicy hamburger? cheese

Favorite dog breed? any...I just like dogs

Number of keys on your key ring? 7 or 8

How many years at your current job? 1.5

Favorite day of the week? Saturday

How many states have you lived in? 1

Ever driven a Motorcycle or heavy machinery? do riding lawn mowers count?

When was the last time you laughed so hard that it brought tears to your eyes? Yesterday (Friday)

Favorite saying / quote: "God hates a coward." It's a saying one of my friends and I use. I know God doesn't hate anyone, but it's a great motivational phrase for me.