long ass survey stolen from
inkiemouse when I saw the word survey I was like..YEAH!! I haven't done one in a LONG time!! bring it on!!
Ugh I have to finish this later...
Tell about your marriage. When, where, by whom, parties given,
receptions, maid of honor, best man, colors, flowers, music, special
guests, best and worst parts, etc.
-- Andrew and I have been together for almost 9 years and we are not married. At first we wanted to be. He bought me an engagement ring, and I got the bridal books, and thought up all these things. I wanted the colours to be cream and a red/wine colour. It would bein the fall, so september, october type thing. But, as I grew older I realised that it was just too time consuming and waaay too much money. I still have the girly fantasies of marriage, but things are fine the way things are. I've actually grown more independant by being with andrew, if that makes any sense. I was really attatched to the hip when we were first together, but now we trust each other enough that we can go and do our own things. So, I like it this way :D
What are some of your favorite smells?
-- Lavender, coconut, the beach in august, pavement cooling down in the rain in the summer, dewey grass, late august mornings in the mountains (sussex)
Describe your cooking skills as a young spouse:
-- kraft dinner, spanish rice...uh, various pasta
How did your mother or father wake you up in the mornings?
-- My mom screaming at me to get up or else I would miss the school bus. That or throwing the blankets off of me.
What are you frightened of?
-- fish with teeth. lightning. pitch darkness.
Did you have a bicycle? What was it like? How did you learn to ride it?
-- Yeah. My first one had these hard tires. I could only bike on the pavement. I remember biking up and down the street trying to get it right, and falling off. I worked really hard at that!
Share a principle that you have learned, or one you've taught:
-- When I was 17 I thought I knew it all, now I am 27 and realise I dont know shit!
What was the first piece of furniture you bought?
-- our bed
Describe the "perfect" spring day:
-- a relaxing day. maybe a walk in the woods with Andrew, or with a good friend. Watching the snow melt...
Describe a childhood Christmas:
-- Me waking up at god knows what early hour, and running into the living room. I'd open a present, freak out and run into my grandparents bedroom jumping and laughing before moving over to my mothers room. (we lived at my grandparents hosue when I was born-6yrs old) then I'd run back and open another gift, and repeat the same thing until someone got out of bed.
When I got older, we used to go over and spend the night at my grand parents place. We'd have a big christmas lunch (our version of supper, but it was usually at about 1-2pm) visiting the neighbours down the street, and then going home and passing out because it was such a long day.
christmasses are not the same anymore.
What special things did you do with your Mother?
-- Nothing that I can remember. Mom was a single parent, so when she got home we didn't do too much. Now that I am an adult I realise that working is hard, and so it was probably hard to do things with me. Luckily I had my grandparents and they spent a lot of time with me.
What is the most daring or adventuresome thing you've ever done?
-- ummm...dunno..
Were you in drama, speech, sport or pep club? Any other?
-- I was in the choir for a long time...
Describe a "perfect" winter day:
-- no snow no snow no snow
Are there any "family heirlooms" in your possession? Tell about them and
how you acquired them. (and who you will give them to.)
-- I dont know if they are heirlooms, but I do have some items that are very important to me. I was given the cross that was on my grandfathers urn (box..thing) before it was burried. I have some really old photos of my great grandparents and grandparents. I have my grandmothers mother and father's rings (not wedding) and eventually I will be given my grandfathers wedding ring (that was melted into my grandmothers after he passed away) I'm getting a princess diana wedding doll that my grandmother told she wold give to me when I was a child (need to find room for her)
Where are some of the most interesting places you've traveled?
-- uhh. It was really pretty driving through gaspe in the fall, and montreal was nice.
What are your hopes for your children and grandchildren?
-- I dont plan to have kids, but for other children I hope that the future is bright and peaceful. I hope that there are no wars, new world order crap, and scary things..I dont know,
If you had a million dollars what would you do with it?
-- Pay for my education, go to Japan, get a house.
If you could "re-do" a single event in your life--what would it be and
how?
-- I have embarassing moments, and things that I wish never happened, or happened differently. But I dont regret them really, so no I wouldn't want to change them.
Do you believe in life after death? How?
-- I have to agree with inkiemouse's answer on this one. I believed in reincarnation, and I still want to believe in it...but somehow its not as easy...so this is a topic I really need to think about .
Write a want-ad for your perfect mate:
-- no! I dont want to...lol
Tell about a favorite vacation from your childhood:
-- Uhh. we didn't really do vacations. I did go to Cornwall Ontario at lot to visit my uncle and his family. Those were fun days.
Describe the first place you lived after your wedding:
-- not married. but first apartment was a one bedroom, expensive peice of shit..but had a nice balcony and was close to the mall
Describe your first "crush" and what he/she was like:
-- His name was Jason, and I was 10 years old. I cant remember why I liked him, or what he was like. He was good looking for a 10year old I guess. lol.
What kind of extra curricular activities did you do in High School:
-- choir
Describe your wedding day:
-- n/a
Tell me about your Grandparents:
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Describe the most serious illness you've ever had:
-- Just a series of ear infections, and kidney infections, stomach flu, chicken pox, strepped throat...
What lessons did you take as a child (piano, violin, dance, etc.) - have
any carried over to adulthood?
-- I took dance lessons, swimming lessons (sort of I learned to swim on my own, and then took lessons later if that makes any sense!), and baton twirling lessons
What is the most wonderful thing that ever happened to you?
-- I think its a series of wonderful things I dont think I have one. I think being born into my family, graduating high school, meeting andrew, getting into college...
What is the worst thing that ever happened to you?
-- losing my grandfather
What were your "chores" growing up?
-- me doing them for a couple of days, and then stopping. my mother never really enforced chores, though she probably should have...maybe my apartment would be lookig better now. (lol, its not that bad, I've come a long way)
Where did you live as a child?
-- With my mom at my grandparents home until I was about 6, then we lived in a trailer until I moved out at 18/19
Where did you go to elementary school?
-- Arnold H. Mcleoud
What are your favorites: color, flower, food, activity, hobby, etc.?
-- all shades of blue, turqoise, reds and oranges...I like daisies, the flowering part of lavender, I love sushi and Japanese food, my grandmothers cooking, I like to make amvs, read, and paint and draw.
What would you most like to be remembered for?
-- my artwork, and my good natured attitude (she was a nice girl...etc, LOL)
What were your fears, expectations & anticipations about getting married?
-- what happens with our taxes? should I keep my name, change it, or include both? Am I getting married because society says I should, or because I really want to?
Describe the house(s) you lived in during your childhood: Do you
remember the addresses or phone number?
-- 620 chartersville rd. I lived there from birth until I was 6. The basement was always damp, but a refuge in the summer heat. It had this smell, that sank into everything. but its not a bad smell. Some of the books I have now, that were in that basement still have that smell. It reminds me of my papa/grandftaher, he spent a lot of time in the basement. I remember not being able to walk on the new carpet in the living room, and how BIG the yard was.
Then, we moved to a trailer, 12 primrose lane. Here there were a lot of kids close to my age, they were all younger, but only by a year or two. The park wasn't a huge one, like to see in trailer park boys, but there was plenty of space to run around. My room was super tiny, but I managed to get a lot of shit in there. It as cozy, everything was within arms reach.
Do you recall any outstanding family trips or summer holidays as a child?
-- going to pointe du chene with papa and his dog cindy
What was the most trying experience that ever happened to you?
-- I agree with inkiemouse here too. Losing my grandfather. He was also the only male role model I had.
How many brothers and sisters do you have? Describe them. Tell a story
about you and each of them.
-- No siblings
What is your all time favorite book? Why? What do books mean to you?
-- I've read soooo many books, I can't list a all time favorite.
What do you remember about yourself as a teenager? What was important to
you? What were your dreams?
-- I was miserable. I was jealous that kayla had a boyfriend and I didn't, and that what I really wanted. I didn't care about my studies, and just kind of flowed through school. Working hard if I saw that I had to...I often would tell my guidance councelloers I wanted to be an animator, just to get them off my back. I had no intention of going to college.university (look at me now!) I wold stay up late on the internet after my mom was asleep. she tried to put rules for the net (it was dial up back then) but I didn't listen...yeah. a big ball of happy/
What convinced you most in your choice of spouse?
-- We laugh together, and have conversations. I love that. He is my best friend too!
Tell about your teenage social life: Friends, dances, movies, dating,
outings, church, school, etc.
-- I had a nice group of friends in high school. Kayla, Rogan, Andre, Craig, Tania, Richard...then there was people from my class that I hung out with...We would go to the occasional dance, but when we became seniors, dances were not cool. Lol. oh, we'd go to the movies quite a bit! I didn't date much though, I had a couple unoffical ones, but thats it...I had to go to church every sunday because my mom made me, and school was just school...
Did you serve in the military? If so, where and when? What do your
remember most about it?
-- nope
Between the ages of 5 and 10, what was your favorite activity?
-- skipping, marbles, biking, climbing trees, soccer baseball, beating up the boys in my neighbourhood lol
Do you remember any special feelings you had as a child? (fears,
fantasies, etc.)
-- I thought I saw things on my ceiling, I didn't like the dark. I had an imaginary friend I called Hee-Hee because thats the noise he made.
What was your favorite childhood outfit? What memories are associated
with it?
-- I got stuck in a sailor suit for my first confirmation. And I had this black skirt, and waiter top thing..I dont know, when I was 10 that I wore for picture day.
Tell about your childhood neighbors:
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What things do you still enjoy doing that you enjoyed as a child?
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What is a special smell you remember from your childhood? Why?
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Tell about the most memorable date you ever had:
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Tell about your favorite Aunt:
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Do you wish you had more brothers and sisters? Less? Why?
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What is your greatest joy? Your greatest sorrow?
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What is the biggest lesson in life that you found to be true?
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What is the most important lesson, message or advice that you've learned
that you'd like to pass on for others to profit by?
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What is ONE WORD on how to live successfully? How did you learn that?
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Describe a night at Grandma's house:
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Have you had any contact with a famous person? Who, what, where, when, etc.
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Tell about a frustrating experience you've had with your car:
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Tell about your first automobile mishap or ticket:
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Tell a courtship story about your parents (how they met, etc.) then tell a
similar one about you:
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Describe your Mother's wedding dress: What else do you know about their
wedding?
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What was your most embarrassing moment?
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Describe getting a Christmas tree with your family as a child. How was it
decorated, when did you put it up, how, etc.
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Describe a typical day at your High School:
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Did you go to college or take any special training? What, when, where,
why, etc.
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Would you choose differently if you could choose your occupation
over? Why, how and any advice?
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If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go? Why?
-- Japan.
Where is your favorite place to shop?
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Tell about your family traditions: Christmas, birthdays, graduations, 4th
of July, Halloween, Thanksgiving, hunting, funerals, Memorial Day, Mother's Day,
Father's Day, weddings, etc.
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What do you collect? Why?
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Describe the home you live in now:
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What is your favorite dessert? (include the recipe if you've got it!)
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What sports do you enjoy playing or watching?
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If you could change only one thing about you, what would it be? Why? How?
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What is your favorite hour of the day? Why?
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What is your primary occupation and what circumstances led to it?
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How did your Mother spend her time?
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Where did your parents live when they first married? Tell about other
places they lived:
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What instrument do you play, or wish you could play? Why?
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What was your favorite Saturday activity as a child? Why?
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Do you have a favorite brother or sister? What makes them so special to you?
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If you could be a tree, what kind of tree would you be? Why?
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Describe a typical day in your Junior High school years:
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Describe a "sound" from your childhood:
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Do you remember a special birthday party you've had, given or been to? Why?
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Write a want-ad that describes your Father:
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Describe your first paying job: when, where, salary, duties, etc.)
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How do you feel about winning and losing?
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How did you become engaged?
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What did you want to grow up to be?
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What did your Grandfather do for a living?
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Describe walking down the main street of your hometown:
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Tell about your schools, special teachers, friends, achievements, special memories, etc.:
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Who was your very first friend? Why?
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What do you think of television?
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What were your Mother's best traits? Her worst? The ones you share?
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Describe your Sundays:
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Tell about any conditions surrounding your birth that you are aware of
and tell any interesting stories about your beginnings (how your name was
chosen, how they announced your arrival, etc.)
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Tell about your Mother, her personality, characteristics, stature,
coloring, talents, skills, temperament, family stories about her, her role in your home, etc.
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Tell about your Father, his personality, characteristics, stature, coloring,
talents, skills, temperament, family stories about him, his role in your family, etc.
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Tell about your parents philosophy on raising kids, discipline, rules, etc.
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Tell about any interesting visitors or friends to your home:
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