what if this is as good as it gets?

Doesn’t matter what type as long as it’s a soft, chewy cookie. I don’t like crumbly hard cookies. I especially love chocolate, so some kind of chocolate chunk is good, too.

I was a student rep for the University and we had a chartered flight from one end of the state to the other. It was a terrible snow storm and I ended up having to sit in the co pilot seat to balance out the weight. O M G. The visibility was terrible, the flight was bumpy. The other representatives from the university were panic stricken. One of the men had to use the barf bag. I’ve never been so scared. It makes me never want to take another chartered flight or private plane.

When I graduated from college it just didn’t excite me the way high school graduation did. I didn’t want to go. But my family freaked out and insisted that I go so *they* could go. Then they had a fit because I wore pants. Most of my friends were wearing shorts but you couldn’t tell because of the gowns. And that’s what I remember from my college graduation, not the ceremony, not the honor… no, the family fit around it.

I’m indecisive about big purchases—cars, computers, stuff like that. And sometimes I have to talk myself into going to events and places. After I get there, I usually have a great time and am glad to go… but getting there is hard.

I love iced coffee, regardless of the time of year. And the friendly crew at Dunkin’ Donuts makes the day start even better!

I would LOVE to see U2, they’ve been my favorite band since 1983. Otherwise, I enjoy a charming experience—I think Jason Mraz would be fun. So would John Mayer.

Hmmm… I’d also love to see Paul McCartney. And Dave Matthews would be a good time.

I’m a counter. I count forward and backward. Numbers float through my mind. And eventually I drift with the numbers.

Organ meats—kidneys, livers… *shudder*

There are a ton of movies I haven’t seen. One that students talk about the most is The Hangover. I just haven’t gotten around to see it. I’m not sure it’s my kind of humor.

I pay top dollar when it’s for or with someone else—like a gift or a meal out. Being able to go out with friends is important to me because it happens so rarely. It’s a treat! And finding the perfect gift for someone I care about makes my day.

I’m going on a family road trip this summer. My parents and I are going to pile into my car and head on a thousand mile journey! We’re going to visit my sisters in Virginia and Pennsylvania. And I’d like to visit some Civil War sites or Washington, DC.

A road trip! With my parents! What am I thinking??

I bought a Lenovo “idea book” a year ago. I never use it. It’s my regret. Since it’s a compact net book, it cuts off the screen in unusual places. I thought I would want it for travel… but I haven’t taken it anywhere.

Know anyone who wants to buy one?

My all-time favorite work out song is Madonna’s Vogue! I love love love it! I also like working out to 60s music or funk or some disco.

I like an iced coffee (preferably Dunkin’ Donuts) in the morning and a nice cup of tea in the evening.

I take my coffee with cream & sugar but I like my tea plain. Or maybe a splash of cream. My favorite tea is Constant Comment, decaf.

As a teacher, I wish I was able to pass on life skills to my students. But I have standards to meet and a test to teach to, so there isn’t the flexibility or freedom to teach what I want instead of what I have to. I would teach life skills—how to keep and balance a check book, how to open different kinds of accounts: electricity and bank, for instance. How to look for and apply for a job, how to grocery shop, how to do laundry, how to maintain a home, how and what types of insurance to get. These are skills that used to be passed on by parents but with our busy lifestyles and parents working as hard as they do, there isn’t as much time and opportunity for parents to pass along these skills.

So, that’s what I would offer.