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Stole a poll!
Have you made any vacation plans for 2010?
What is your favorite fast food restaurant?
When was your first kiss?
Biggest pet peeve?
What sports/activities did you love growing up?
What shampoo do you love?
Cupcake, brownie or cookie?
What is your birthstone?
Last movie you saw in the theater?
We have so much time, and so little to do! Strike that, reverse it.
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Have you made any vacation plans for 2010? Vegas in March for sure, somewhere tropical in September, and somewhere else in between. The ILs want us to go the same place as them for summer vacay, but I'm hoping nothing ever comes of that.
What is your favorite fast food restaurant? Sad, but true--McDonalds
When was your first kiss? Hmmm, freshman year of HS I think, definitely not memorable
Biggest pet peeve? pointless white lies (the ones that serve absolutely no purpose so they just make you think the teller is a pathological liar)
What sports/activities did you love growing up? Playing: Tennis, watching: basketball and baseball
What shampoo do you love? Paul Mitchell, the kind that correlates with the Super Skinny Serum (green lid)
Cupcake, brownie or cookie? cupcake!
What is your birthstone? Sapphire
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Have you made any vacation plans for 2010? So far Gatlinburg weekend trip with 14 other couples at the end of Feb. Working on a short trip to visit my college roomies, 2 trips to TX for my sisters bachelorette party and wedding, somewhere for our first anniversary TBD, and a friends trip to the beach in August but so far we only know the dates.
What is your favorite fast food restaurant? Chick-fil-a - no contest
When was your first kiss? 8th grade
Biggest pet peeve? People who don't get out of the way on the interstate when they are driving slow in the fast lane.
What sports/activities did you love growing up? to watch - football and wrestling, to play - golf, swimming, volleyball
What shampoo do you love? Love the AVEDA stuff they use on my hair at the salon, actually buy and like pretty well - John Frieda Brilliant Brunettes or Garnier Fructis Triple Nutrition
Cupcake, brownie or cookie? Depends on the kind but if its oatmeal the cookie wins, otherwise a cupcake.
What is your birthstone? December -- Blue Topaz maybe?? Something like that. I've never liked it so I always got sapphires.
Last movie you saw in the theater? Sherlock Holmes on Christmas day.
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Have you made any vacation plans for 2010? Nothing major.
What is your favorite fast food restaurant? Big Boy - the one in my hometown is much different than any other location and it is amazing
When was your first kiss? sometime in jr. high - I don't remember exactly when
Biggest pet peeve? a toss up between lazy people and stupid people.
What sports/activities did you love growing up? played soccer for 12 years and coached for a few more, watched a lot of hockey
What shampoo do you love? still searching for a great one.
Cupcake, brownie or cookie? Cookie!
What is your birthstone? aquamarine
Last movie you saw in the theater? New Moon - for work
Have you made any vacation plans for 2010? Mexico in March, Ireland/Scotland in July, hoping for Chicago in October, and Montreal in December
What is your favorite fast food restaurant? Subway? Is that considered fast food?
When was your first kiss? 2nd grade, by Michael T on the playground. First real kiss was 6th grade playing dare with my friends at a boy/girl party by a kid who actually passed away in a car accident on Sunday. RIP.
Biggest pet peeve? People who interrupt. And chewing gum loudly.
What sports/activities did you love growing up? Cheering. I did it for 18 years, and I would today if I could.
What shampoo do you love? Herbal Essences. I know. I'm 12.
Cupcake, brownie or cookie? None. I prefer salty over sweet any day
What is your birthstone? Amethyst
Last movie you saw in the theater? Brief Interviews with Hideous Men. This was right after John Krasinski was standing in front of me, talking about directing the movie. Oh yeah, and after he touched me. Literally. Hand on shoulder. I don't think I actually watched the movie, all blood had rushed to my face at that point. I didn't breathe for about 6 hours.
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Have you made any vacation plans for 2010? Not really. We just got invited to a wedding in OK in June, so we're pretty sure we'll do that.
What is your favorite fast food restaurant? Astroburger. They have veggie burger.
When was your first kiss? 6th grade.
Biggest pet peeve? Assholery (really, there are so many things, this ties it up nicely).
What sports/activities did you love growing up? Dance, mostly ballet. I am really not athletic. At all.
What shampoo do you love? I started using the sulfate-free ones from Trader Joe's. I love them! Thanks F&B!
Cupcake, brownie or cookie? Cookie. For sure.
What is your birthstone? Sapphire.
Last movie you saw in the theater? Up In the Air.
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Was it any good? I'm thinking about going to this one or It's Complicated this weekend.
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Yeah, it was pretty good. George Clooney is terrific. All of the acting is terrific, actually. I was just diappointed by the ending. Without spoiling it, I will say I think they should have gone in a different direction, though I appreciate what they were trying to do.
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Have you made any vacation plans for 2010? Vegas in February and Catalina Island in June. That's all for now.
What is your favorite fast food restaurant? Chick-fil-a
When was your first kiss? 4th grade double dare. Real Kiss, high school.
Biggest pet peeve? Lies.
What sports/activities did you love growing up? Playing: Basketball and water polo. Watching: basketball and football.
What shampoo do you love? Matrix Biolage
Cupcake, brownie or cookie? Cupcake
What is your birthstone? Diamond
Last movie you saw in the theater? Brothers
Have you made any vacation plans for 2010?
DH and I are going on a cruise in March, probably to Belize and Cozumel
What is your favorite fast food restaurant?
Ruby Tuesday because they have a good turkey burger
When was your first kiss?
I think with my 7th grade boyfriend, who is now gay
Biggest pet peeve?
People who insist on staying in the left lane when driving, esp when they are going slower than the right lane
What sports/activities did you love growing up?
Tae Kwon Do, field hockey, and backpacking
What shampoo do you love?
Bumble and bumle
Cupcake, brownie or cookie?
CUPCAKES. YUM
What is your birthstone?
Emerald
Last movie you saw in the theater?
Sherlock Holmes. It was cute but not great.
Have you made any vacation plans for 2010? I just got a fortune cookie (chewing it actually) "you will travel far and wide" I go to WI this weekend, FL next month, CA in the spring and fall, and Europe (Germany and Netherlands) end of August.
What is your favorite fast food restaurant? In and Out Burger
When was your first kiss? 16
Biggest pet peeve? People who are late
What sports/activities did you love growing up? Basketball, Track, Water Skiing
What shampoo do you love? I can't remember the name but it's some all natural product
Cupcake, brownie or cookie? Cupcake
What is your birthstone? Emerald
Last movie you saw in the theater? Avatar
Have you made any vacation plans for 2010? Not yet. I hope we go somewhere though.
What is your favorite fast food restaurant? Wendys
When was your first kiss? hmmm I think on a cruise ship when I was 13
Biggest pet peeve? People make plans and then cancel
What sports/activities did you love growing up? hunter jumper/dressage
What shampoo do you love? Currently, Joico
Cupcake, brownie or cookie? CUPCAKE!! GIVE ME CUPCAKES!
What is your birthstone? Amethyst
Last movie you saw in the theater? New Moon
Have you made any vacation plans for 2010? Bermuda in June and maybe Bethany Beach in August
What is your favorite fast food restaurant? definitely Wendy's
When was your first kiss? 13 but that was just a peck... 14 for a serious kiss
Biggest pet peeve? When people walk out of the bathroom while brushing their teeth. I hate that because it holds up my bathroom plans because I have to wait for the people to go back in the bathroom to finish
What sports/activities did you love growing up? playing softball and just running around
What shampoo do you love? Pantene. it's cheap and it works really good
Cupcake, brownie or cookie? brownies
What is your birthstone? Alexandrite
Last movie you saw in the theater? I honestly don't remember
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Have you made any vacation plans for 2010? Ummm, still planning my honeymoon. Hopefully next month!
I'll be going to Nashville at the end of this month for a girl's weekend, NYC in May to visit Rose (after she's here at the beginnin of May for Derby), and then possibly back to St. Thomas in June.
What is your favorite fast food restaurant? Chick Fil A. Which is bad because I work for Yum, essentially.
When was your first kiss? When I was 14.
Biggest pet peeve? Ugh. I have so many. Talking on the phone. I hate it.
What sports/activities did you love growing up? Soccer.
What shampoo do you love? John Frieda Brilliant Brunette.
Cupcake, brownie or cookie? All three. But, if I had to choose...brownie. I think. It depends on what kind of cupcake or cookie!
What is your birthstone? Emerald
Last movie you saw in the theater? New Moon
Geez, Mames. Specific much? What did you do, pull out your diary?
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Have you made any vacation plans for 2010? none quite yet, I am possibly starting a new job and their policy is no vacation until employed for 1 year... sounds bad but its fair trade off for a great job...
What is your favorite fast food restaurant? taco bell... david and i both love it
When was your first kiss? umm... the night of sadie hawkins dance at school... i was 15... lame!
Biggest pet peeve? umm probably, people not taking responsibility for what needs to be done... drives me nuts
What sports/activities did you love growing up? i played softball for a couple of years.. wasnt very good.. i loved swimming though, did it all the time!
What shampoo do you love? aussie, moist... im cheap
Cupcake, brownie or cookie? brownie any day! YUM
What is your birthstone? Citrine (orange) for november
Last movie you saw in the theater? It's complicated.. cute movie, not my favorite though
Have you made any vacation plans for 2010? Probably a trip to Cali to see DH when he gets in over there. Other than that, we need to keep things to a minimum for financial reasons.
What is your favorite fast food restaurant? Don't really have one.
When was your first kiss? Ever? 8th Grade by my locker. With DH? Dec 29, 2005 right near my front door.
Biggest pet peeve? People who expect one thing of others, but then are hypocritical when it comes to themselves.
What sports/activities did you love growing up? Distance running (my dad is a coach)
What shampoo do you love? Pantene
Cupcake, brownie or cookie? Brownie
What is your birthstone? Topaz/Citrine
Last movie you saw in the theater? No idea. Don't go to the movies much.
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Have you made any vacation plans for 2010?
Savannah/Charleston in June. Probably some little trips.
What is your favorite fast food restaurant?
Taco Bell. I know, that is probably gross to most of you, but I love it.
When was your first kiss?
7th or 8th grade.
Biggest pet peeve?
When the toilet paper roll is on backwards. Like the paper is hanging down the back. Bothers me sooo bad!
What sports/activities did you love growing up?
I played softball for like 16 years. Loved it. I was also in the band. I loved to watch sports, especially basketball, baseball, and football.
What shampoo do you love?
I am really liking the Panteene I bought so far.
Cupcake, brownie or cookie?
All three?
What is your birthstone?
Garnet, January!
Last movie you saw in the theater?
Umm, this is going to sound so bad, but My Bloody Valentine 3-D LAST Valentine's Day!
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Have you made any vacation plans for 2010? Going to Michigan in a few weeks for a wedding, not really a vacation, but getting out of town is nice.
What is your favorite fast food restaurant? Chick-fil-a- just had it tonight actually
When was your first kiss? I kissed a bot on my bus in Kindergarten. My first "real" kiss-7th or 8th grade
Biggest pet peeve? Liars
What sports/activities did you love growing up? Played-softball, swimming and took tap, ballet and jazz dance. Watched-baseball, football
What shampoo do you love? Aveda Shampure and Hang Straight- it was great when I worked at a salon and got a discount. Cheap stuff-Herbal Essences
Cupcake, brownie or cookie? All three- it really depends on my mood. If I had to choose-a fudgy brownie
What is your birthstone? Emerald
Last movie you saw in the theater? Avatar in 3-D
Have you made any vacation plans for 2010? Do work trips count as vacation? If so, I'm off to San Antonio next week and to Bethesda, MD in February. I have a baby shower in Atlanta in March and a baby shower in Detroit in April, but those are just weekend trips. After that, I doubt there's much travel for me for the rest of the year.
What is your favorite fast food restaurant? Chick-Fil-A
When was your first kiss? 3rd grade while playing hide and seek with a 6th grader in the school hallway.
Biggest pet peeve? Ignorance.
What sports/activities did you love growing up? Basketball, volleyball, playing my clarinet/band.
What shampoo do you love? Haven't found one yet. I like Aveda Dry Remedy for now.
Cupcake, brownie or cookie? Cupcake, hands down.
What is your birthstone? Diamond
Last movie you saw in the theater? Up in the Air
Have you made any vacation plans for 2010?
Vegas this weekend, New York in Feb, Cleveland for SIL's wedding in October. Kicking around the idea of a cruise, but also know we should probably save that money towards the down payment fund. This whole grown-up nonsense is really getting in the way of having fun...
What is your favorite fast food restaurant?
In 'n Out
When was your first kiss?
Technically kindergarten.. but first real kiss was when I was in 9th grade.
Biggest pet peeve?
Ugh, I have so many. Lying would probably top the list though.
What sports/activities did you love growing up?
I was not that into sports, though I did play soccer and love watching hockey. But I was more into reading and/or torturing my younger brothers.
What shampoo do you love?
Dove Moisture Therapy
Cupcake, brownie or cookie?
Cookies!
What is your birthstone?
Peridot, which I never liked. I prefer sapphires.
Last movie you saw in the theater?
Avatar in IMAX 3D
Have you made any vacation plans for 2010? Eh, not really.
What is your favorite fast food restaurant? Taco Bell
When was your first kiss? Second grade and it was with the boy who lived down the street from me.
Biggest pet peeve? Inconsiderate behavior
What sports/activities did you love growing up? Loved watching football w/ dad, enjoyed playing soccer and cheer leading.
What shampoo do you love? Don't love anything right now but Herbal Essences gets the job done and smells nice.
Cupcake, brownie or cookie? Cupcake
What is your birthstone? Garnet
Last movie you saw in the theater? Sherlock Holmes
Have you made any vacation plans for 2010? KY for a conference, Northern CA for a wedding
What is your favorite fast food restaurant? Taco Bell
When was your first kiss? January 30, 2000. My best guy friend (who then became my boyfriend).
Biggest pet peeve? Excuses
What sports/activities did you love growing up? I was a drama geek. I also played water polo and was on swim team.
What shampoo do you love? Pantene ProV
Cupcake, brownie or cookie? Brownie
What is your birthstone? Peridot
Last movie you saw in the theater? Did You Hear About the Morgans? --- fyi, it was TERRIBLE. SOOOOO TERRIBLE.
Have you made any vacation plans for 2010? Nothing is booked yet, but I'm thinking about joining some girlfriends for a Vegas weekend in February, some other friends want us to join them in Costa Rica in May....we are DEFINITELY going somewhere for our anniversary. Weddings in CT and AZ in July.
What is your favorite fast food restaurant? Wendy's I think. But I totally agree that McD's fountain Diet Coke is the best. I have a strict rating scale for Diet Coke. Fountain (McD's) then glasses with ice then cans then plastic bottles. I'm a freak.
When was your first kiss? In preschool when I was playing "Sleeping Beauty" in a class "play". The boy was supposed to tap me on the shoulder to wake me up, but he went in for the kiss. First "real kiss" was sophomore year of high school.
Biggest pet peeve? Bad spelling skills
What sports/activities did you love growing up? Softball, soccer, reading, writing stories, traveling, playing with dolls/barbies/etc.,
What shampoo do you love? I use Herbal Essence
Cupcake, brownie or cookie? Cupcakes from the box mixes
What is your birthstone? Topaz
Last movie you saw in the theater? Up In the Air I think
Have you made any vacation plans for 2010? going back to Va for Spring Break to make up for missing xmas with mom (her mom is in the hospital and she had to fly out early)
What is your favorite fast food restaurant? Jimmy John's or Potbelly
When was your first kiss? age 20
Biggest pet peeve? lately I hate whistlers, but it may be b/c of a specific student
What sports/activities did you love growing up? swimming
What shampoo do you love? Aussie Catch the Wave (I also love their Leave-in conditioner+mousse for stopping frizz)
Cupcake, brownie or cookie? brownie
What is your birthstone? topaz :P
Last movie you saw in the theater? Sherlock Holmes
Have you made any vacation plans for 2010? Yup....going to Maine for our 1-year anniversary
What is your favorite fast food restaurant? Burger King
When was your first kiss? With DH...April 5, 2005
Biggest pet peeve? bad grammar (namely when someone says something "SomeONE dropped THEIR book" or something like that.....um, if it's "someONE", it cannot be "THEIR". "Their" = more than one person) and when people park outside the parking lines....that drives me nuts. I sometimes leave notes on people's windshields telling them to park inside the lines.
What sports/activities did you love growing up? basketball
What shampoo do you love? Herbal Essences...it smells so good!
Cupcake, brownie or cookie? brownie
What is your birthstone? aquamarine
Last movie you saw in the theater? A Christmas Carol 3-D
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