Getting to Know You Questions
1. Would you prefer to be smart or happy, and why? Happy. I think there's more contentment associated with happiness, while knowing too much can cause worry.
2. If you could choose one superpower, what would it be and why? I'd make every task I undertake become a piece of cake. Watch below beginning at 1:40. THIS is how I'd like to do housework.
3. What is your biggest regret in life so far? I spent too much time in a bad relationship.
4. If you could marry a fictional character, who would it be and why? I've always envied Jo March (of Little Women) her Professor Bhaer. He's worldly, he's kind and he takes her seriously. Plus, I like the idea of a fella with an umbrella.
5. If money and career were no object, where in the world would you choose to live? Here. Chicago has wonderful architecture and theater, tremendous diversity, and THE WORLD CHAMPION CHICAGO CUBS!
6. What’s the last book you read that you simply could not put down until you finished? Well, I was able to put it down because thousands of pages is too much for one sitting, but I loved the two volume Sinatra biography by James Kaplan. When it was over, I found myself missing Francis.
7. What television show do you plan your day around in order to see it live? Only Cubs baseball. Everything else I know I can catch on DVR or OnDemand.
8. What extracurricular activities or sports did you participate in when you were in high school? Oh, I hated all that clubby shit. I tried Spanish Club and the school newspaper when I was a freshman, but I just couldn't take it.
9. Of all your pet-peeves, which is the strangest? People who carry umbrellas on sunny days. I don't know why they annoy me, but they do.
10. Is it better to beg forgiveness or ask permission? Forgiveness.
11. If you inherited or won a million dollars, what would you do with it? Figuring that taxes would eat up half of this, we're talking $500,000. I'd put it all into my retirement fund. Not sexy, I know. But it would be such a relief to not have to worry about that anymore.
12. What is the most embarrassing thing that has happened to you? Back when I still wore skirts, the wind caught one and blew it up, a la Marilyn. I wasn't wearing panties under my hose. The fact that I'm still here answering this question is proof you can't die of embarrassment.
13. Which fictional character do you believe is the most like yourself? Katie in The Way We Were. I take everything too seriously.
14. Are you superstitious? If so, what are you most superstitious about? Well, when the Cubs were in the playoffs I only wore Cub t-shirts on game day, even to the office. And they won the World Series, so clearly I did something right.
15. Do you believe it is vital to everyday life to know what is happening in the world around you? Yes. I'm like the daughter on the AT&T commercials about the internet being down: "Something just happened in the world and we have no idea what it was."
16. What is the nicest thing anybody has said, or you believe they would say, about you? My friend in the Keys refers to me as his "true sister." I love that.
17. What are your life and career goals in 5, 10 and 15 years? To not be so worried about money.
18. Would you rather live in a large house in the suburbs, or a tiny apartment in the city with an excellent view? Tiny apartment/excellent view. Preferably of Lake Michigan.
19. What are you three weaknesses? Coke, bookstores, cats.
20. How would you describe yourself in three words? Four words: Tall, tan, young, lovely. Yes, I am the Girl from Ipanema.
21. Which is more logical to follow—your heart or your head? Logically I would have to say "head."
22. Are you spiritual or religious in any way? If so, how? I believe in God and Christ and Eternal Life. I try to live my life in a way that pleases Jesus. I often come up short, but I am happy to keep trying.
23. If you could have any career possible, what would it be? I'd love Doris Kearns Goodwin's career. She takes oft-told American tales (the Roosevelts, the Kennedys, Abraham Lincoln) and gives them such a fascinating spin.
24. Have you ever been arrested or contracted any diseases? I've never been arrested. ANY diseases? Why, of course. Who hasn't? (Maybe John Travolta.)
25. Which is better—a novel or a movie? Depends on the movie and book.
Ah, Professor Bhaer. I've always identified with Jo, but when answering this question I went with a hot, sexy, funny male. Shallow of me.
ReplyDeleteNot having to worry about money would be lovely. And sadly, will probably never be my lot in life.
Love your answer about religion/spirituality. Perfect.
I am the mother of 6 children and I have one child that tells me that one of my weaknesses is that I am willing to offer forgiveness to soon. The truth is that I am a Christian as well and my Lord forgave me so why would I not forgive others. I try not to stay mad while I do get mad but later work it out.
ReplyDeleteOh--I didn't think of colds and stuff as diseases.
ReplyDeleteYes, clearly you did something right: re the Cub's World Series!
ReplyDelete#20 is adorable. So fun! I'll bet you are lovely, but maybe not so tan.. But you are working on that soon!
You know, I don't think I've ever seen Mary Poppins. I may have as a child but I have no memory of it. I would like to clean like that, too. Or just wiggle my nose like Samantha on Bewitched.
ReplyDeleteI am sorry you have money worries. I think most of have those worries these days.
Umbrellas on sunny days? That makes me smile. You'd lose your mind in England--everyone always has a brolly to hand.
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