[Nicole]

1. What bill do you hate paying the most?
I am not in charge of the bills...

2. Where was the last place you had a romantic dinner?
Italian Village

3. Do you like to entertain people at your house?
yes!

4. If you could go back and change one thing, what would it be?
notta
5. Name of your first grade teacher?
hmmmm i dont remember!

6. What do you really want to be doing right now?
sleeping lol

7. What did you want to be when you were growing up?
a mermaid
8. Answer a question that hasn't been asked.
ok...

9. Why did you choose the shirt that you have on right now?
because it is baggy on me.

10. What are your thoughts on gas prices?
they are what they are. we all have to budget

11. If you could move anywhere and take someone with you, where would it be and with who?
hmm idk i am pretty happy where are right now.

12. First thought when the alarm went off this morning?
lol I woke up at 4am on my own.... it is a sunday! ::sigh::

13. Last thought before going to sleep LAST NIGHT?
no clue. i was too exhausted

14. Favorite style of underwear?
currently... comfy ones haha

15. If you didn't have to work, would you volunteer?
i do volunteer
16. Have you ever been divorced?
no

17. Favorite dinner to make at night?
depends.
18. Get up early or sleep in?
i get up early

19. What is your favorite cartoon character?
hmmm idk veggie tales i suppose

20. Favorite thing to do at night with the opposite/same sex, besides the obvious?
watch tv

21. What brand of socks do you wear?
hanes
22. When did you first start feeling old?
that changes daily lol
23. Favorite 80's movie?
well idk. im not too into 80s stuff

24. Your favorite lunch meat?
salami

25. What do you get every time you go into Costco/Wal-Mart?
things on my to do list!

26. Beach or pool?
beach!

27. Do you think marriage is an outdated ritual?
nope

28. Do you own property?
yes

29. Favorite guilty pleasure?
chocolate!

30. Favorite movie you wouldn't want anyone to find out about?
it doesnt bother me to share what i like

31. What's your drink??
water or coffee
32. Cowboys or Indians?
ummm this is silly

33. Cops or Robbers?
....

34. Who from high school would you like to run into?
lol facebook is good for that

35. What radio station is your car radio tuned to right now?
country likely

36.How many kids do you have?
1 on the way!
37. 'The Cosby Show' or 'The Simpsons'?
not into either really

38. What kind of car do you drive?
we have an xterra and a civic

39. Do you like the person who sits directly across from you at work?
i am a stay at home mom

40. What famous person would you like to have dinner with?
no idea

41. Indoors or Outdoors?
depends on the day and weather

42. Have you ever crashed your vehicle?
not mine...oops!

43. Have you ever had to use a fire extinguisher for its actual purpose?
nope
44. Last book you read for real?
im almost done with the one i am reading. i read all of the time
45. Are your parents still married?
yes

46. Strangest place you have ever brushed your teeth?
idk...

47. Somewhere in California you've never been and would like to go?
northern cali

48. Do you go to church?
yes

49. At this point in your life, would you start a new career?
well no i have a baby to care for
50. How old are you?
25

[Nicole]

1. What time did you get up this morning?

I got out of bed at 5:35am! lol




2. How do you like your steak?

Well normally I like it bloody a bit, medium ish

but since being knocked up I order it well done.... so i dont get sick




3. What was the last film you saw at the cinema and who did you see it with?

the 2nd wallstreet movie. with my hubby




4. What are your favorite TV shows?

I have several but a few are Dexter, Glee, Modern Family, Always Sunny In Philadelphia
5. If you could live anywhere in the world where would it be

Tahiti was real nice
6. What did you have for breakfast?

I am eating a whole grain bagel with reduced fat cream cheese and a clementine




7. What is your favorite food?

all kinds






8. What foods do you dislike?

peas too much junk food
9. Favorite Place to Eat?

home



10. Favorite dressing?

depends on the week right now lol usually italian or a balsamic




11. What do you like in your salad?

I am pretty specific...lol spinach, tomato, cucumber, and sometimes chicken




12. What are your favorite clothes?

none lately! I just want to wear jeans with a button and a zipper again


13. Where would you visit if you had the chance?

europe



14. Cup 1/2 empty or 1/2 full?

try to make it 1/2 full




15. Where would you want to retire?

somewhere with my hubby. where ever life takes us!




16. Favorite time of day?

Morning



17. Where were you born?

chicago




18. What is your favorite sport to watch?

soccer



19. If you could throw a party what type of party would it be and who would come?

a party for my son when he is born! and idk where it would be!
20. What is the last book you read?

I am reading The Devil's Company right now


21. What is your favorite school subject?

history22. What would your dream job be?

a sweet position in a museum! maybe when Jack is in school I will find that job lol




23. Are you a morning person or a night person?

Morning.



24. Pets?

Bella, Harley, and Lili




25. Any new and exciting news that you'd like to share?

nothing crazy. Just waiting for my son to decide he is ready to be born!




26. What did you want to be when you were little?

a mermaid or a teacher




27. What is your best childhood memory?

i have a lot. my childhood was pretty god
28. Are you a cat or dog person?

cat






29. Are you married?

yes



30. Always wear your seat belt?

Yes



31. Been in a car accident?

minor ones




32. Any pet peeves?

lol yes. Jason and I have this joke when one of us is being a little OCD about our peeves....we quickly say "1,2,3,4,5,6" a few times in a row




33. Favorite pizza topping?

cheese...i have always preferred just cheese on my pizza! mmmm




34. Favorite Flowers

daisies, orchids, wildflowers.




35. Favorite ice cream?

I havent had it in a while but mint chocolate chip. i wish i could eat it without being in pain after haha
36. Favorite fast food restaurant?

i guess wendys or culvers but culvers ONLY for their concrete mixers. i dont care for their food much




37. How many times did you fail your driver's test?

0



38. From whom did you get your last email?

coupons.com



39. Which store would you choose to max out your credit card?

right now? gap maternity
40. Do anything spontaneous lately?

not that I recall lol so I guess that means nope




41. Like your job?

yes! I am a stay at home momma to be and wife! I cant wait for Jack to be here!!!!




42. Broccoli?

I like it but sometimes it bothers my sensitive digestive system




43. What was your favorite vacation?

tahiti or our road trip to SC




44. Last person you went out to dinner with?

Jason and my mom




45. What are you listening to right now?

news



46. What is your favorite color?

depends on my mood




47. How many tattoos do you have?

none. i am not a fan of them on me
48. Coffee drinker?

yesssssss



49. How many children do you have?

one!




50. Are you a spiritual person?

sure

[Nicole]

Would you call yourself skinny?
sigh...not these days! lol although people keep telling me I look great...I have gained under 30lbs so far and in 34 days he is full term! But I am ready for my skinny clothing again!!!! AHHHH no more stretch belly pants please!!!

Does your phone take pictures?
Yes, I use it a lot actually. I even have a neat app to edit my photos!

How do you feel about the number sixty-nine?
what?

Who is your favorite neighbor?
lol ummm I guess our one neighbor we have talked to a few times! It is so cold no one is really out and about. I bet we meet more people in the spring/summer when we are outside with Jackson!

What is your favorite type of Pop Tart?
hmmm depends on my mood!

Are you wearing anything green?
nope

Do you enjoy "liking" or "becoming a fan" of things on Facebook?
depends on the thing!

Do you regret something you've done this year?
no

Are you easy to talk to?
i hope so!

Are you hot or cold?
finally I am comfy. But I was freezing this morning!!!

Is it cute when a guy kiss you on your forehead?
Well...I guess when my hubby does it!

A big poofy dress or short party dress?
i would love to wear either right about now!.

Is your hair up or down today?
up! It is 6am and I just woke up an hour ago!!!

Who do you have on your speed dial?
lol huh? I dont have that! I just usually go to recents and if it isnt there then to contacts!

Would it be cool to learn how to DJ at a club?
not really for me

What size is the last bed you kissed on?
queen. I know a lot of people like king beds but I dont. I like being nearly on top of each other in our queen bed. I think it keeps marriage more intimate! There are so many things in life that create distance, work, baby, busy schedules, etc that I love the one place we are always close together is our bed. even if we are just sleeping!

What was the worst hotel you've ever stayed at and why?
the one in the dells is up there!

Is it easy for someone to make you smile?
Yes.

Ever found porn on your parents computer?
omg no.

Have you ever been so upset that you stopped eating?
yes. When I get really upset I lose my appetite....I dont usually eat to feel better. I am the opposite of that.

Do you have a hidden stash of candy somewhere?
lol no

Have you ever gone on a boat and been sick the whole time?
nope! I have been on boats my whole life!

If someone makes a spelling or grammar mistake do you ignore or correct?
I definitely correct it in my head! I always do that. Sometimes I will correct it out loud. Depends on the person

If you found a wallet filled with cash on the street, what would you do with it?
I would turn it in, especially if it had all the person's info in it!

Do your parents try to plan out your future for you?
no I am a grown lady!

What is something your parents are nagging you about?
nothing really. other than my mom giving me a hard time that Jack might be a girl and not a boy....even though the ultrasound photo was very clear he has a little wee wee....The dr said normally they tell people there is a 20% chance it is incorrect but in this case, he is a HE! no worries...but she still insists on giving us a hard time....

Are you embarrassed to talk about stuff with your dad?
no

Where do you get all your clothes?
lately i love gap maternity....
When people at school/work don't accept you, or have problems with you, how do you react?
well i dont go to school and if people at my work dont like me, I would be sad since I am a stay at home mom and wife! LOL

Do you think you are ready to be on your own (have your own home, job, etc.)?
I am....haha

Is there anyone in your family you don't talk to? Why?
not really

How tall do you wish you were?
I am fine with my height


As a person, do you think you are mature for your age or still act childish?
I think I am pretty mature

Are you scared to think that one day you will turn 30, then 40, then 50?
yes!

Do you believe you still have a lot to learn?
yes

Do you think that after we die our spirit is still alive?
idk

Do you cry when you laugh hard?
sometimes

Do people refer to you as smart, dumb, or average?
smart

Is your family on the poor side, average, or above when it comes to money?
this would depend on whom you ask..... I think money is all perspective....especially in the middle class range

Are you saving up for college/university, or planning to?
I am paying college back! yikes!

When faced with a problem, do you ask for help or try to figure it out yourself?
depends! Jason would prefer these days I ask for help. But it is hard for me to not do things on my own...like get the mail...since I slipped on ice walking to the mailbox last friday he is freaked out about me falling....but he forgot to get it yesterday which means I will likely venture out there today and get it lol

If someone is mean to you, are you mean back or do you kill them with kindness?
depends really
Do you like or hate school? What do you like/hate about it?
i like school....lol i say that now, having been done for a while

Have you ever been suspended, expelled, or dropped out of school?
i stopped going to certain colleges, but I always went back to another and i finished so I dont consider that dropping out, since I completed my college degree eventually!

What is something that makes you very mad when you see it?
sexual assault, child abuse, animal abuse...etc...

[CeCe]

[quote name='Nicole' date='28 July 2010 - 08:00 AM' timestamp='1280322031' post='2449']
in the spirit of the check ins i thought I would add this...you can do this one or add your own. I know I really dont have to say this, because we dont have a problem with it, but just keep them clean and pg , just in case!


55 facts about me, some of them totally useless!Share

1. What color is your toothbrush? white w/blue

2. Name one person who made you smile today? my son

3. What were you doing at 8 am today? bringing in the empty trash barrel


4. What were you doing 45 minutes ago? scrapbooking and trying to repair my computer

5. What is your favorite candy bar? Twix


7. What is the last thing you said? Love you, too.

8. What is your favorite ice cream flavor? Almond Joy (coconut with almonds, of course)

9. What was the last thing you had to drink? Coffee

10. Do you like your wallet? Yes. It's small and handy

11, What was the last thing you ate? a biscotti (w/my coffee)

12, Have you bought any new clothing items this week? Yes. Havent bought anything in a year and splurged on tops & a pair of sneakers.

13, The last sporting event you watched? soccer? basketball - don't even know the teams playing (no interest)

14, What is your favorite flavor of popcorn? Act 1 Homestyle

15, Who is the last person you sent a text message too? Chris

16, Ever go camping? Yes

17, Do you take vitamins daily? No but I should

18, Do you give to church/charity? Yes

19, Do you have a tan? sorta, which means I am now beige rather than pale white!

20,Do you prefer Chinese food over pizza? Hmmm. Chinese is a treat while Pizza is more attainable! Like them both pretty equally.

21, Do you drink your soda with a straw? Not a soda drinker. But I do drink water with a straw because it helps me get more in!

22, What did your last text message say? Did you rem'ember to lock the door?

23, What are you doing tomorrow? Scrapping, walking, church ... catching up with friends.

25, Look to your left, what do you see? my desk

26, What color is your watch? stainless steel

27, What do you think of when you hear Australia? Hugh Jackman & Nicole Kidman!

29, Do you go in at a fast food place or just hit the drive thru? drive through

30. What is your favorite number? 7 & 88

31. Who's the last person you talked to on the phone? Cousin

32, Any plans today? Scrapping, walk, waiting for the repairman

33. How many states have you lived in? 6: MA, NH, CA, FL, MD, CT

34, Biggest annoyance right now? Contruction and builder who stole our entire construction loan then filed for bankruptcy!!!

35, Last song listened to? God Bless the Broken Road (Rascal Flatts - love them)

36,Can you say the alphabet backwards? Absolutely!

37, Do you have a maid service clean your house? no

38, Favorite pair of shoes you wear all the time? Never would have believed it - but my Croc Thongs (soooo comfortable)

39, Are you jealous of anyone? Yes, unfortunately, my sister though I'd never want her to have less. Same genes and she is thin & gorgeous. I'm the "Before" to her "after"!

40, Is anyone jealous of you? Yes, my other sister. Won't speak to my family (our sons are 2 weeks apart) because she thinks she wants what I have (that I don't actually have)!

41, Do you love anyone? Yes, with all my heart!

42, Do any of your friends have children? Yes, of course!

43, What do you usually do during the day? I'm now General Contracting the construction of my house and working with an attorney to try to get some of our stolen $$ back from the contractor!

44, Do you hate anyone that you know right now? I'd like to think I don't hate anyone - but if I had to I'd say my builder/contractor & 2 evil men who attempted to harm my son

45, Do you use the word 'hello' daily? some variation

46, What color is your car? Red

47, Do you like cats? yes. i love mine!

48. Are you thinking about someone right now? my sons

49, Have you ever been to Six Flags? yes.

50, How did you get your worst scar? Ovarian Cancer Surgery (@ Yale teaching hospital)

51, What is your greatest fear? War and any form of harm to my loved ones

52, How many times have you been in love? 5 (first love as a teen which is unforgettable; 1st true love died in a car accident; my awesome hubby; my two sons -- not in a sick way -- but as gifts from God. To me they are perfect & I'm in love with the fact that I am blessed with them and they are such terrific people whom I'm so proud of.)

53. If you had one wish what would it be? That my loved ones will always be healthy and safe, loved & happy. My prayer!

54, Your favorite dish to cook? Risotto and/or Shrimp Scampi

55, One thing you wish you could change about yourself: My weight. Used to be thin until cancer now am huge (by my standards)