1. What did you get for Christmas?
We got a variety of little things! My mom and step-dad bought Kyle and I bar chairs for our kitchen, we got an assortment of girl cards, and way too much chocolate. I also got pajamas and socks! Kyle and I exchanged stockings since we had just bought ourselves new furniture, and mine was filled with chocolate, a magazine, and an iTunes gift card – perfect!

2. Have you taken down your Christmas decorations?
I have, and yesterday afternoon Kyle and I tossed it off our back deck. Later we’ll take it to the Christmas tree drop-off area for it to be mulched down to nothingness.

3. What did you do for New Years Eve?
I went to a dinner/dance party that a local restaurant puts on every year with friends. Kyle had to work, so it was my first NYE alone in a while, but I did have a lot of fun despite being sober and midnight kiss-less; that was the only awkward moment of the night. I was also feeling super pregnant that night for whatever reason too. Weird!

4. Do you like accents?
If I can understand what the person is actually saying, then I don’t mind accents. If I have to ask a person to repeat something 5 times before I can figure out what they’re saying, I don’t like them.

5. What kind of television do you have?
We have a “hand-me-down” 42″ flat-screen that my dad gave us. He bought a new one so I bummed his old one off of him! It’s nothing compared to TV’s now (it’s about 4 years old) but it’s better than the 27″ CRT we had!

6. Did you make any changes at the beginning of 2012?
Nope! I spent January 1st doing the same thing I always do – take down my Christmas decorations, didn’t shower until really late in the afternoon, and had a two-hour nap! I don’t make resolutions.

7. What’s the last book you read and do you recommend it?
I *think* the last book I read was Little Earthquakes by Jennifer Weiner. It was a decent read, but definitely not Weiner’s best book! (Read my review here!) I’m about to start reading Sarah’s Key!

8. Do you stay current on celebrity gossip?
Now that I don’t work at Job #2 anymore, I’m quite behind on my celebrity gossip! When it was quiet I would flip through the gossip magazines at my check-out, even though it was “frowned upon.” I honestly couldn’t tell you who’s dating who now!

9. Do you know the words to Bohemian Rhapsody? Gangstas Paradise? Fresh Prince of Bel-Air?
Yes, sort of, and definitely yes! Bohemian Rhapsody is one of my favourite sing-alone songs, Gangsta’s Paradise is legendary, and who DOESN’T know the lyrics to Fresh Prince of Bel-Air? (If you don’t, we can’t be friends.) And on NYE I definitely sung along to “Baby Got Back” without missing any lines. And all the country songs they played. My friend said I was the most “gangsta hillbilly” he knows, lol!

10. What is your favourite education television show?
I have no idea, as far as TV programming today goes. When I was little my favourite was Mr. Dressup. (I’m sure every Canadian my age remembers him!) Sesame Street is up there too.

What surprising songs do you know all the words to?

1. What is your favorite online-only store?
Does Etsy in general count? I don’t really do any online-only shopping otherwise!

2. Do you enjoy wrapping gifts?
I do, even though I suck at it. I can never fold the sides down good enough! They look awful.

3. What is the temperature in your city today?
Right now (Monday evening at 8:35 p.m.) the thermometer is reading -2.5°C. That’s 27.68°F for you American folks!

4. What time do you eat dinner?
It depends on whether or not Kyle is working. If he’s not, it’s around 5:30 or 6 p.m. When he is, it’s around 7:45 p.m.

5. Will you be making New Years Resolutions?
Probably not. It’s not like I can stick to them anyway.

6. How old is your oldest pair of shoes that you still wear?
I’m not too sure. Other than a couple pairs of old heels, I would say two or three years.

7. Do you have any restaurant phone numbers saved in your phone?
I do! A pizza place, a Chinese place and a Greek place. Standards, if you ask me!

8. What is your favorite and least favorite letter to write in cursive?
The letter Sm, and I’m saying that without writing out the whole alphabet.

9. Do you know any good riddles?
Not off the top of my head. At least no “G” rated ones ;)

10. How do you feel about snow?
I don’t mind it, as long as it’s not melting. I hate slush with a passion!

Have you had snow yet?
Are you an awesome present wrapper or a crappy one like me?

1. How do you eat your eggs?
At home they’re over-easy, when we go out for breakfast I order them poached (medium!)

2. Do you volunteer?
I don’t, or at least not for a charity. I’ll volunteer myself for random tasks at work, but I’ve always wanted to volunteer for a charitable event. I think I will next spring for an annual race that happens in May. I was going to run it but since I’ll be almost 8 months pregnant it would be more of a slow waddle. Maybe I’ll run a water station!

3. What’s your favourite brand of jeans?
I don’t really have any brand loyalty when it comes to jeans. Actually, I can’t even remember the last time I bought a new pair of jeans! My favourite pair came from the Gap and I had to throw them out a few month ago because they had holes in the bum. They lasted FOREVER! I miss them.

4. What was your child’s first word? Or what was your first word?
I honestly don’t know what my first word was, and I’m pretty sure my parents don’t remember. Thanks mom and dad!

5. Can you french braid?
No. I am the Queen of Suck when it comes to doing hair. If it involves more than blow-drying it straight or putting it in a ponytail, I don’t have the patience for it. One of the few reasons why I hope my child is a boy. (Just don’t tell Kyle!)

6. Do you prefer wide rule, college rule, or blank paper?
I prefer yellow ruled notebook paper! Haha, much easier to read my scribbley notes on.

7. Is there a specific treat do you always make during the holidays?
Not really. I’m not very into baking, so usually I just buy a roll of pre-made Pillsbury sugar cookie dough and bake that.

8. Do you have a KitchenAid mixer? Do you want one?
I don’t have one and I don’t really do enough baking to really want one, but I’ve heard great things about them from people who do use them!

9. What kind of computer do you use?
At home I use a HP laptop with Windows Vista and at work I use a Mac with the Snow Leopard OS. I have a love/hate relationship with both systems.

10. Favourite Christmas movie?
A Muppet Family Christmas, for sure!