Get to know me! Q&A

[amberpatomo]

I thought it would be fun to create a list of questions that will give us some laughs and also to teach us more about eachother. When you reply just copy and paste the post into your reply and erase my answers. Have fun!


Are you a good dancer? NO! I am not a good dancer. I had to dance the waltz at my wedding and it didn't go well

If you could be another person for a day, who would you be? This is hard.... I think I would like to be Oprah so that I can play with all that money for 24 hours!!!

Would you ever paint your living room black? I don't know. I think it would look nice but I don't know if would be brave enough. It's harder to cover darker colors if you change your mind.

Describe your best vacation I would have to say going to Finland. It was awesome to go out of the country and be amongst people who speak a different language.

Can you play a musical instrument? I wish I had learned. My parents weren't really into music themselves so I never saw the need. Now I wish I had that ability so that I could be musically creative. I know I can still do it if I want so maybe I will start??

What is your all-time favorite movie? I love Corky Romano!!! It was a movie my husband and I saw when we were dating. I still remember how my stomach felt after laughing so hard. ohhh great memories.

At what age did you leave home? I left home at 20. Right before I got married.

What is on your mouse pad? I had a picture of my daughter put on mine at walmart. It's cute but when I got it back I noticed she had a booger in her nose. So I have to take a pen and color it out

If someone's underwear was showing, would you tell them? I don't know. Depends on who it is. I would if he/she was someone I could say that to. If it was in public with a stranger I would say it to a woman but most likely not a man

About how many guests attended your wedding? Okay so this one still gets me! We invited over 200 people to our wedding party and only half showed. We rushed it a bit and forgot to put down an RSVP. Well most of the people we knew personally and they said they were coming. Some even a few days before and to our face. But then they didn't show. We had left over food and treats that were payed for. It was frustrating but I guess you can't predict it.

Was your wedding outside or inside? We had it at my boss's house in Sandy next to the mountains. Very pretty.

What is your biggest pet peave? I do not enjoy it when I have set up a dinner or an event and my guest are late.. I don't mean 5 or 10 minutes... I mean LATE.

What is your favorite feature? I really like my hair but lately it hasn't been so great. I don't have time to do it and if I do it seems dry. I need a hot oil treatment.

What is the wierdest diet you have been on? One time I tried a diet that a marine recruiter suggested to my brother. You had to eat peanut butter, grapefruit, tuna and something else. My bro lost a lot of weight on it but I couldn't handle the wierd tastes.


Okay everyone I want to hear your thoughts!

[Erudite]

Are you a good dancer? Reasonably so, but I'd like to be better.

If you could be another person for a day, who would you be? Mary...the mother of Jesus.

Would you ever paint your living room black? I would as in I'm brave enough to, but I wouldn't because you need a lot of stuff to balance it that I don't have and it also tends to be a specific style that I don't like. I am painting my front room in a navy blue though.

Describe your best vacation. Anywhere that I'm with my DH and DC and someone else does the cooking and the cleaning.

Can you play a musical instrument? Nope. Piano didn't take. I like music and would like to sing better, but I've never really worked up the desire to try to learn an instrument.

What is your all-time favorite movie? Charade with Audrey Hepburn and Cary Grant. Oh and I really like the new Lake House.

At what age did you leave home? I moved out when I was 19 then back home for 8 months before my mission. After my mission, I lived at home until I got married.

What is on your mouse pad? No pad.

If someone's underwear was showing, would you tell them? Yes.

About how many guests attended your wedding? I honestly don't know. About 50 to the ceremony and a bunch more to the reception.

Was your wedding outside or inside? Ceremony was inside, reception was outside.

What is your biggest pet peave? Spelling "pet peeve" wrong. No, I'm kidding. My biggest pet peeve is when people park in the drive-through lane at school and get out and go in, leaving their car blocking all the people behind them who are just there to drop off kids and move on.

What is your favorite feature? My eyes.

What is the wierdest diet you have been on? uh...it's not very weird, but the 5 day miracle diet was about the weirdest for me. It's just timed and counted and measured so it's hard to keep up with.

[5ft Diva]

Are you a good dancer? I'd like to think that I am but just haven't had enough practice yet.

If you could be another person for a day, who would you be? I think I'd be one of my kids or my husband so I could understand how to be a better wife and mother.

Would you ever paint your living room black? No.

Describe your best vacation. There's different aspects of all of them that are "the best" so I'll tell you what those are. I love it when we get a place where we can all fit and we can either go sight seeing or just hang out and have fun.

Can you play a musical instrument? Yes.

What is your all-time favorite movie? When I was a kid, 'Goonies' now it's a toss up between 'Ever After' and the recent 'Pride and Prejudice'.

At what age did you leave home? 18

What is on your mouse pad? Critical Path - How thought travels

If someone's underwear was showing, would you tell them? Yes.

About how many guests attended your wedding? I can't even remember.

Was your wedding outside or inside? Inside.

What is your biggest pet peeve? I can't think of one. Does that mean I pass the optimism test?

What is your favorite feature? My brain - because I use it.

What is the weirdest diet you have been on? Slim Fast - weird because for some reason I thought I needed to go on it sometime when I was in Junior High and my parents supported it.

[Dia Minha]

Are you a good dancer? I like to think I am. However it depends on what kind of dancing we are talking about. I was the only one in my ballroom dancing class in college to get a 95 which is the highest grade that teacher would give. I love moving to music and dancing with my children and I feel beautiful when I do it. So does that count as a good dancer?

If you could be another person for a day, who would you be? My husband. I think I would have more of an understanding of who he is and exactly what it is that he does all day.

Would you ever paint your living room black? No. I don't have the money to do a lot of decorating right now, but I dream about how I want my living room. I want it all done in neutral tones with a spark of deep red, using the picture of Christ in a red robe for inspiration.

Describe your best vacation. I would love to go to Mexico with my husband. We have talked a little about a cruise too. I think it would be nice to get away with just him and be just his women for a while. It wouldn't really matter where.

Can you play a musical instrument? Piano. I have a great opportunity to be playing for the primary right now. It helps me find the insentive to practice.

What is your all-time favorite movie? I just love movies in general. My DH and I love to find what we call artsy films at the library. So I guess I would have to say any movie that makes me think and gives me the desire to be a better person in some way. If I would have to pick a favorite it would be "While You Were Sleeping".

At what age did you leave home? The month before I turned 23. My mom comments to this day that I was the only one of her children that left on good terms. As in she was ready for me to go. I don't know if this is a good thing or bad.

What is on your mouse pad? Don't have one

If someone's underwear was showing, would you tell them? Probably not.

About how many guests attended your wedding? Maybe around 20 at the ceremony. Lots more at the reception, but not nearly has much as I have seen at a typical LDS wedding. We held ours on a Tuesday night. The RS president actually asked my mother if we could change the date, because it conflicted with what was then called homemaking meeting.

Was your wedding outside or inside? Inside, the most beautiful building in downtown Salt Lake City. Honestly I wished we never had the reception.

What is your biggest pet peave? I agree with Erudite. That drives me insane. I guess to add to that, I have a hard time when people don't follow the rules. Parking lots are there for a reason. Use them.

What is your favorite feature? A well proportioned body. I have been very lucky, because even though my weight has gone up and down over the years it has done so evenly.

What is the wierdest diet you have been on? I don't think I have ever been on a "diet". I have tried to change my eating habits and thus changed my diet, or way of eating. Although, if you count Weight Watchers as a diet, which most members will tell you it is not, that is the only "diet" I have done.

[5ft Diva]

Originally Posted by amberpatomo

What is your biggest pet peave? I do not enjoy it when I have set up a dinner or an event and my guest are late.. I don't mean 5 or 10 minutes... I mean LATE.

Amber, one time I cooked a roast for an old MC that BS had. He happened to be a chef but showed up an hour late and it was early in our marriage so I didn't know how to cook and I didn't think about just turning the oven down to warm so I let it keep cooking in the oven and it was so dried out when they got there. I was so embarrassed but he felt bad because they were so late. I had forgotten about that until you mentioned this as one of your pet peeves. It turned out all right in the end but being the person I am today, I would've put the roast in the fridge to save for the next night's meal and we would've ordered pizza.

[amberpatomo]

Ohhh, it would have taken all that was in me to not freak out! I know that sounds bad but the time that goes by is an eternity for me. I don't know why. I am eager to entertain I guess!

[Big_Sissy]

Are you a good dancer? Yes, I think I am

If you could be another person for a day, who would you be? No idea. My wife probably just because it would be nice to get some additional understanding

Would you ever paint your living room black? And what's wrong with white???

Describe your best vacation one with all my family where we worry about nothing and have a blast. The beach in SoCal comes to mind.

Can you play a musical instrument? I played the piano, but never got good (hated it), I played the Tuba and was very good, but don't play it any more.

What is your all-time favorite movie? Probably strange brew, monty python and the holy grail, and Napoleon Dynamite at the moment. I just find it fun to talk about the funny lines. Oh and I love Madagascar for the same reason. My boys and I have a blast reciting the lines.

At what age did you leave home? 19 when I went on my mission, and 21 when I got married.

What is on your mouse pad? Critical Path - an old job I had. Hate the company, but the mouse pad is one of the best.

If someone's underwear was showing, would you tell them? yes

About how many guests attended your wedding? Their were guests at my wedding?

Was your wedding outside or inside? inside

What is your biggest pet peave? Morons driving slow in the fast lane.

What is your favorite feature? Uhm... calves I guess

What is the wierdest diet you have been on? The see food diet. It's weird, you eat and you get bigger. Strange really. Good thing I know how scales work now though.

[5ft Diva]

BS, you're so funny. I can always count on a good laugh after reading one of your posts.

[Big_Sissy]

Now that's nice to see since I couldn't get a hug for nothing before

[amberpatomo]

Very funny you guys. I wasn't sure which questions to put and I love these kinds of lists. I really like reading your answers. If anyone else would like to start a question and answer list please do!

[PhillyGirl]

Are you a good dancer? I definitely wish that I was better.

If you could be another person for a day, who would you be? Monet, so I could learn to paint.

Would you ever paint your living room black? No. I need more color to brighten my day.

Describe your best vacation? The future one I will take with my husband to Hawaii. No kids and sleeping in.

Can you play a musical instrument? No. I am totally musically inept as my in-laws would say.

What is your all-time favorite movie? The Village. I like all of M. Night Shamalan's movies.

At what age did you leave home? 18, I moved up to Rexburg Idaho for college.

What is on your mouse pad? I don't have a mouse pad because I have a laptop.

If someone's underwear was showing, would you tell them? Sad to say probably not unless they were one of my good friends and there were no guys around.

About how many guests attended your wedding? We invited about 200 but it was Memorial Day weekend so not everyone came. Also, a lot of my husbands family couldn't come from Philly so we had another reception in August.

Was your wedding outside or inside? We had the reception at my parent's home so both inside and out.

What is your biggest pet peave? I cannot stand when people chew their food loudly.

What is your favorite feature? My eyes. They turned green when I was in college and I think that they are pretty darn sexy.

What is the wierdest diet you have been on? No soda or sugar for a year. My dad paid me $100.00 for it. It wasn't worth it and no it didn't cure me of my sugar cravings; I love chocolate more than ever. I don't know if that counts as a diet but that is pretty much the closest I have ever come to one. I would rather work out all day than not eat.

[Toxic_Rat]

Are you a good dancer? As long as the moves don't get too complicated, I'm okay. It may be better said that I am an okay dancer, but my feet are not. Erudite may have a different opinion however.

If you could be another person for a day, who would you be? President of the United States. I have a few things I would like to say to the country, and to other nations of the world. Although I am probably happier being an unknown for the most part.

Would you ever paint your living room black?I'll paint it whatever color E chooses. Except pink.

Describe your best vacation Probably coming up in a couple of weeks.

Can you play a musical instrument?Do dice count as a musical instrument?

What is your all-time favorite movie? The three Lord of the Rings movies. Original theatrical version of Star Wars is up there too. And Jaws. Oscar is good also, as is Gettysburg. Tora tora tora, because I like WWII history. The list could just go on...

At what age did you leave home?Left home? I'm home right now.

What is on your mouse pad? Of course the obvious answer here is "the mouse" except I don't have a mouse pad. I have a surplus one at work, it has come network company on it.

If someone's underwear was showing, would you tell them? Most likely.

About how many guests attended your wedding? Refer to Erudite's answer on this one. I was just happy to be there.

Was your wedding outside or inside? Inside. I do remember that much.

What is your biggest pet peeve? Biggest? Not sure. I don't like my computer settings being changed. Let me get back to you on this.

What is your favorite feature? My hands. They are quite utilitarian.

What is the wierdest diet you have been on? I ate cow stomach once. It was like my first sunday dinner in Chile (mission country). I asked my companion what it was and he replied "Better that you don't know." Boy was that the wrong answer.


Okay everyone I want to hear your thoughts! Thinking real hard...can you hear me now?

[Dia Minha]

Amber, this was fun. Let's do it again soon. I think I'll try some of these on my VT sisters.

TR your funny. The rest of you were funny too. His was just the last I read so it's the one that is keeping me giggling.

[ElderFubeca]

Are you a good dancer? That's relative.

If you could be another person for a day, who would you be? God

Would you ever paint your living room black? Big negatory.

Describe your best vacation Our grandparents served a mission in Illinois/Indiana and, as a family, we took their RV and picked them up. We backtracked the Pioneer trail and ended up as far east as DC. Listened to "Raiders of the Lost Ark" and other movies on tape over and over to keep us entertained.

Can you play a musical instrument? That's relative.

What is your all-time favorite movie? I don't play favorites.

At what age did you leave home? I'm still home...barring the 19-21 mission, it was 21 and due to a marriage.

What is on your mouse pad? Don't have one of those...just use the desktop...these optical mice do well...infact the one that I'm currently using is working just fine on my bed as I sit here with my laptop.

If someone's underwear was showing, would you tell them? That would depend on the situation...I'd try not to embarass them.

About how many guests attended your wedding? Wedding, and not reception, about 20 or so.

Was your wedding outside or inside? Inside.

What is your biggest pet peave? His name is...Earl.

What is your favorite feature? Again...no favoritism.

What is the wierdest diet you have been on? Mission

[LostnFound]

Are you a good dancer? Yes, disco fever good.

If you could be another person for a day, who would you be? My grandmother to learn all of her good cooking tricks and wisdom.

Would you ever paint your living room black? Probably not unless it was a bet.

Describe your best vacation Short weekend trips with my husband. Not to much driving and not to much planning. The less stress the better.

Can you play a musical instrument? I played the guitar in school. I would love to learn to play the violin.

What is your all-time favorite movie? I love sappy love stories like Ever After and Titanic.

At what age did you leave home? I first moved out when I was sixteen but later went back to my parents. I was a wild child.

What is on your mouse pad? Plain black pad.

If someone's underwear was showing, would you tell them? Honestly, No just giggle.

About how many guests attended your wedding? We had a very small wedding. Only our closest family members. About 20.

Was your wedding outside or inside? Inside.

What is your biggest pet peave? My husbands dirty clothes on the floor.

What is your favorite feature? My heart. Cheesy, but I think I have a good heart.

What is the wierdest diet you have been on? The cabbage soup diet. It was supposed to last seven days, but I barely made it through two.

[crazyK]

Are you a good dancer? Sometimes, if I don't feel inhibited.

If you could be another person for a day, who would you be? This is hard and it changes all the time. I think I would like to Pres. Hinkley just to have his spirituality but I don't want to take on all of his responsibilities and pressure of the world.
Would you ever paint your living room black? I don't think I would go black, you have to get specific furniture for it.
Describe your best vacation My husband won a trip to the olympics in Australia. We got to go to the opening cerimonies.
Can you play a musical instrument? Not really. Sometimes I can play one hand on the piano.
What is your all-time favorite movie? I love Ever After and the Man From Snowy River.

At what age did you leave home? I got my own place at 18. Went on a mission and then own place again and then marriage.
What is on your mouse pad? Nothing it is plain blue.

If someone's underwear was showing, would you tell them? Sometimes, I guess it depends on the situation.
About how many guests attended your wedding? I can't remember. We had a good showing but I remember that only our close friends came and then those that we weren't even expecting.
Was your wedding outside or inside? Inside, we got married in February.

What is your biggest pet peave? Loud chewing and when people speed through the school zones.
What is your favorite feature? My eyes.
What is the wierdest diet you have been on? In collage I lived on twinkies and diet coke. I hate to diet. But actually I am dieting right now but it is not weird.

[trishcook]

Are you a good dancer? Not really....I got pretty good when I was single and going to country swing dances, but alas my DH doesn't like to dance so we never do!

If you could be another person for a day, who would you be? I'm with Erudite...probably Mary, the mother of Jesus.

Would you ever paint your living room black? Not on your life...not even for a bet

Describe your best vacation Someday I hope to make it to Europe, but anywhere I can go with my DH and sleep in and relax!!!

Can you play a musical instrument? I can kind of plunk on the piano, but nothing spectacular!

What is your all-time favorite movie? There are so many....Sweet Home Alabama, The Anne of Avonlea movies, Man from Snowy River and Phantom of the Opera.

At what age did you leave home? First when I was 22 and then again when I was 29...went back home for a few years so I could afford to finish college!

What is on your mouse pad? Not a thing...don't have one.

If someone's underwear was showing, would you tell them? It would depend on the situation and not embarrassing the person...I probably would if I could do it discretely!


About how many guests attended your wedding? I couldn't tell you... we invited quite a few people and for the most part everyone came...probably 200-300.

Was your wedding outside or inside? Inside...it was really cold in February!

What is your biggest pet peave? Right now....food left sitting out in the kitchen....I love a clean kitchen!

What is your favorite feature? Probably my eyes...especially now that I don't have to hide them behind glasses.....lasik is awesome!!

What is the wierdest diet you have been on? I haven't ever really dieted....not because I haven't needed it, just because I hate to watch what I eat.