Ten on Tuesday

It's time for another installment of "Ten on Tuesday" - this week there are some bonus questions, so it's Fifteen on Tuesday instead!


1. If you could change anything about your physical appearance, what would it be?
I would change my complexion. I have the most temperamental skin. I break out when I am stressed, when my hormones spike at different times, when the seasons change. You name it. I would love to have a clear complexion more than anything. I have honestly done everything I can think of from seeing a dermatologist to getting regular facials, but I seemed to be doomed to problematic skin. I seriously look like I am going through puberty right now - I was super stressed last week and it's showing on my skin. :(

2. Is there a habit in others that you find annoying?
How much time do you have? Ha. I'm not even going to say just kidding. Here are a few: complaining about something that you have the power to change, being late, and sniffling over and over and over - just blow your dang nose!

3. What is your favorite recipe using ground beef?
Hmm, I am going to have to say chili. I actually don't have a fantastic chili recipe - I am still on the look out for one! Do you have one? Send it to me!

4. What was your favorite book as a kid?
I was apparently obsessed with "The Sorcerer's Apprentice". It's not a popular book, but dang did I love it. I guess I had it memorized. Now I read it to my nephews and I just don't understand why I loved it so much!

5. Did you work as a teenager and if so, where?
I sure did! I did quite a bit of babysitting and then when I was in 10th grade, I started teaching piano lessons. I had 10 adorable students!

6. Did you work while in college and if so, where?
Sure did! I had actually had as many as 3 jobs at a time. First I sold shoes at JC Penny's but then I quit after I was sexually harassed by the loss prevention guy. Gross. After that I got a job as a waitress and ended up working there all through college. My senior year I also worked at the newspaper, answering the phones and selling ads to on campus organizations. And I was also a T.A. for Applied Calculus. I proctored exams and then graded them. Thrilling work, let me tell you.

7. When you go to sleep do you like total darkness or semi? When you go to sleep do you need quiet or is some noise ok?
I need absolute silence. Ticking clocks drive me up the wall. I have to take the batteries out - otherwise I will not sleep. I am kind of flexible on the darkness thing because I actually wear a sleep mask! I don't wear it because I need it extra dark, I wear it because I have a hard time falling asleep and it helps me keep my eyes closed and relax. Bizarre, I know.

8. When doing laundry, fabric softener or not?
Fabric Softener! I love Downy!

9. Open toed or closed toed shoes?
Both! I do not discriminate when it comes to shoes!!

10. Would you rather be blind or deaf?
Oh jeez. That's tough. I'm going to have to say deaf - which is shocking because I absolutely love music. But I can't imagine getting around if I was blind.

11. Dangle or stud earrings?
Studs. I'm not much for big earrings. I think they look bizarre on me.

12. Bottled water or tap?
Either! Unless I am traveling, I rarely buy bottled water.

13. What do you put on pancakes?
I'm a traditionalist - maple syrup.

14. On a long trip would you rather drive or fly?
Fly. Unless I had all the time in the world and the trip would take me through a beautiful part of the country. Then I would probably say drive. But I'd need a fun co-pilot that liked the same music as I do!

15. Do you prefer classic old movies or new?
My favorite movies tend to be the classics, like Breakfast at Tiffany's or Casablanca. They had less to work with in terms of budgets and special effects, so the acting and plot had to be spot on!