Do you have any undiscovered or hidden talents? If so, what?
I know there is lounge singer just waiting to emerge.
Using no more than 10 nouns, and ONLY nouns, describe yourself. You may explain your choices or not as you see fit.
Understanding, forgiving, intelligent, problem solver, adventurer, foolish, strong, loving, fun, water
What was your first car?
Used four-door Audi sedan; five speed manual; oh, that car could drive
Do you have any pets? If so, what?
Sophie the cat, 9 years old, and Shasta the dog, one year old
What's your favorite restaurant?
I love the salad bar at Sizzler.
If you could have plastic surgery right now and change anything about yourself, what would you change?
Blepharectomy
What is the most you've ever eaten in one sitting?
More popcorn than you can imagine.
What has been your most scary moment in life?
Swimming at Huntington Beach in Southern California and seeing this fin keep coming toward me. I thought: “Death by a shark!” It was a porpoise.
Do you follow trends?
No
If you were told right now that you've won a 70 million dollar lottery, how would you spend the moolah?
Pay off the mortgages of my five siblings and my two sons, oh yeah, mine also. See if my mom wanted a condo on the ocean. Sponsor several good friends that I met this past summer when I was teaching nursing in northeastern China. Positively retire. Look for a compound for a family retreat somewhere beautiful, beach or mountains, not sure. Travel. Invest.
Have you ever gone toilet-papering? If so, tell us:
No, I was a very boring teenager.
If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would it be?
Just give me that 70 million dollars and I’ll send you postcards.
Where do you see yourself 10 years from now?
An older doting fulltime grandmother and traveler.
What are you afraid of?
Wolves, sharks, bears, and rattlesnakes and being dependent on other people.
Most embarrassing moment(s)?
I think I shared that in class the other day.
Where were you born?
Altadena, California.
What is your favorite holiday?
July 4th, BBQ hamburgers and hotdogs, watermelon, and chips. FIREWORKS.
Favorite music or artist(s)?
Classical, 1960s/1970s folk music, movie music, swing and dance music, Broadway music, most music
What do you consider the most important event of your life so far?
Birth of my two sons and my grandson
Who has had the most influence on you?
Family and close friends.
What would you do if you had insomnia and had to find something to do to amuse yourself?
Watch TV and eat popcorn!
What is your favorite sport?
Kayaking
What is your favorite movie?
John Carpenter’s The Thing
If purple isn’t already your favorite color, what is?
I have many purple clothes but I think it is outdoor green.
If you were deserted on a beach, what are three emotions you'd feel?
Wonderment, bewilderment, concern
Why were you given your particular name?
My mother named me after a 1940’s actress, Marsha Hunt.
What is your favorite candy bar?
Mounds
What musical instruments can you play?
Swiss alpine horn. I won a contest in Lucerne, Switzerland for blowing those big, long alpine horns. This is thanks to my brother playing the trombone. I knew how to blow into the mouthpiece of a horn.
Have you ever seen a Broadway musical? Do you like theater?
Yes, Yes. Would you believe that when I was in Nursing School at UCLA in the late 60s, I saw Hair three times? Pretty racy for the times.
How would your friend describe you to someone who has never seen you?
She has a great smile. Just don’t do anything to elicit the “death stare!”
When you have an hour of free time, what do you like to do?
Relax in the outdoors.
What is the strangest thing you ever did?
Too many things to tell. I plan to just keep you guessing.
What is the strangest food you ever ate?
Roasted donkey. It was actually very good.
Are you a morning or night person?
Night
What is usually your first thought when you wake up?
You mean besides, Nikelaos, Nikelaos, Nikelaos?
Monday, October 13, 2008
Let's Get to Know Marsha
Let's Get to Know Debra
Do you have any undiscovered or hidden talents? If so, what?
I used to have talents, but I lost them and still can't remember where to look.
Using no more than 10 nouns, and ONLY nouns, describe yourself. You may explain your choices or not as you see fit.
Utah, mountains, quarterhorse, mother-in-law, Sagitarius, gardenia
What was your first car?
Very old red Pontiac
Do you have any pets? If so, what?
Thanks to my daughter, 1 dog, 3 cats, and a horse
Do you follow any trends?
No, not very trendy
If you were told right now that you've won a 70 million dollar lottery, how would you spend the moolah?
It would make my day! I've always wanted a BIG ranch. It would be great to be generous to others, I could have a lot of fun gifting.
Have you ever gone toilet-papering? If so, tell us:
Yes, it was one of my funniest youth group adventures along with putting up Christmas trees, about 50 in the front yard of a boy's house that my girlfriend liked. Too bad no one can afford to waste the toilet paper now.
If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would it be?
I would love to go to New Zealand, Scotland, and England.
Where do you see yourself 10 years from now?
I would like to see myself healthy and having fun with my grandchildren.
What are you afraid of?
Running out of time
Most embarrassing moment(s)?
Too many to remember
What is your favorite holiday?
I like them all: Christmas, Thanksgiving, Easter, and the Fourth of July
Favorite music or artist(s)?
ABBA, Barbara Streisand, Elvis Presley, Chopin, Les Misérables, Phantom of the Opera, Céline Dion, The Mormon Tabernacle Choir
What do you consider the most important event of your life so far?
Marriage, the birth of my children and their activities
Who has had the most influence on you?
My grandmother and my special aunts
What would you do if you had insomnia and had to find something to do to amuse yourself?
I do have insomnia, and it's not so amusing.
What is your favorite sport?
Skiing and horseback riding
What is your favorite movie?
The Big Chill
If purple isn't already your favorite color, what is?
I love purple, the color of royalty, you know? I also like green and sky blue.
If you were deserted on a beach, what are three emotions you'd feel?
I'd love to be on a beach if I had my family. Cheerful, content, and challenged
Why were you given your particular name?
Debbie Reynolds was popular at the movies at the time.
What musical instruments can you play?
I used to play the piano and the violin, "used to" being the key.
Have you ever seen a Broadway musical? Do you like theater?
I have seen Phantom of the Opera, Les Misérables, and Mamma Mia!
How would your friend describe you to someone who has never seen you?
Disappeared and she can't even find me
When you have an hour of free time, what do you like to do?
Bother my youngest son
What is the strangest thing you ever did?
Living a little to vicariously through my daughter's high school years. I talked her into doing a lot of stupid things while dating. I avoid anything that even looks remotely strange.
Are you a morning or night person?
Morning now, I used to be a night person. I did 15 years of night-shift.
What is usually your first thought when you wake up?
Another few minutes...
Monday, October 6, 2008
Let's Get to Know Casey
Do you have any undiscovered or hidden talents? If so, what?
I am double jointed in my thumbs, and I am waiting for the rest of my hidden talents to reveal themselves.
Using no more than 10 nouns, and ONLY nouns, describe yourself. You may explain your choices or not as you see fit.
What was your first car?
Green isuzu trooper
Do you have any pets? If so, what?
Not now but my family has 3 dogs, 3 cats, and 8 horses
What's your favorite restaurant?
Tempanyaki Japanese Steak House
If you could have plastic surgery right now and change anything about yourself, what would you change?
My thunder thighs
What is the most you've ever eaten in one sitting?
A whole package of oreos and 1/2 of a cartoon of ice cream
What has been your most scary moment in life?
When I was about 9 years old I went hunting with my dad and opa and we slid off this huge mountain with our horse.
Do you follow trends?
Sometimes
If you were told right now that you've won a 70 million dollar lottery, how would you spend the moolah?
Well first off I would pay for all my schooling, buy me a SWEET house and car, take some serious traveling time, pay for whatever my parents need paid off, donate some to charities, and then I would invest it so I could have more,
Have you ever gone toilet-papering? If so, tell us:
Oh dear well this was my thing when I was younger!! My mom used to take all my friends and I. But I will tell you about the worst time of them all. So it was my brithday party and we decided to go and do this gargantuan house on the hill that night. So we scaddeled and did and really good job, which entailed not only toilet-papering but also forking and kniving the lawn, saran wrapping all the trees, confedding the yard, and soaping the the door knobs and sprinkler box. After we had finished our job we looked at it and were proud. But to our dismay the next day I found out that my stickin neighbor had ratted us out!! The man who owned the house called my parents and asked if it was us. Then I offered to go and help clean up but they had already done it all. So feeling terribly gulity I made them a cake and a card telling them how sorry I was for toilet-papering their house!! The fear that set in when I arrived at their door is undescribeable!! But I mustered up all my courage!!
If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would it be?
Africa, New Zealand, and Europe
Where do you see yourself 10 years from now?
Probably living in Heber, working and raising my family.
What are you afraid of?
The dark, spiders, and all ocean creatures!!
Most embarrassing moment(s)?
1- Fell down an escaltor in the mall with all my friends.
2- Bifted it off my long board when my mom with some of her friends were driving up the driveway.
Where were you born?
Long Beach, California
What is your favorite holiday?
OH Christmas for sure!!
Favorite music or artist(s)?
Celien Dion, Jon Mayer, Jack Johnson, Matchbox 20, those are just a few. But I do like all kinds of music!!
What do you consider the most important event of your life so far?
Getting married to the wonderful man that I did!!
Who has had the most influence on you?
My mom and dad
What would you do if you had insomnia and had to find something to do to amuse yourself?
Play the Wii, read, eat,or exercise
What is your favorite sport?
Softball
What is your favorite movie?
The Parent Trap
If purple isn't already your favorite color, what is?
PINK!!
If you were deserted on a beach, what are three emotions you'd feel?
Upset, lonely, and angry
Why were you given your particular name?
Cause it sounded good I guess
What is your favorite candy bar?
Tie between a milkyway and a score bar
What musical instruments can you play?
None, wish I could!! I used to play the flute but I wouldn't know where to start now!!
Have you ever seen a Broadway musical? Do you like theater?
Yes, and Yes I love theater!!
How would your friend describe you to someone who has never seen you?
Well she has some really blonde hair you can't miss her, average ht and wt, and she almost always wears her hair up.
When you have an hour of free time, what do you like to do?
Go play!! Prefer outside, but playing sports inside works too!!
What is the strangest thing you ever did?
Went truck tubbing down main street in Heber and went through McDonald's drive through to ask for more hot water for the tub in the back of the truck!
What is the strangest food you ever ate?
Ginni Pig, and huge, fat, slimy grub like on the Lion King!
Are you a morning or night person?
Deffinetly a night person!
What is usually your first thought when you wake up?
I wish I could sleep more!!
Let's Get to Know Melissa
What was your first car?
1994 Ford Bronco, Black/Tan...named Bruce.
What's your favorite restaurant?
In Logan, I'd have to say The Bluebird.
If you could have plastic surgery right now and change anything about yourself, what would you change?
I'd have a revision done on the scar that's on my lip.
What is the most you've ever eaten in one sitting?
Oh wow. Too much to remember what it was and how to list it on this form...
What has been your most scary moment in life?
When I recieved the phone call that my dad had had a heart attack..
Do you follow trends?
To an extent, but I also love having the opportunity to be the minority. I wouldn't ever do something I didn't want to do just because it was a trend.
If you were told right now that you've won a 70 million dollar lottery, how would you spend the moolah?
First things first, I'd set aside whatever I needed to finish my schooling. Next, I'd buy a relatively modest home. I would probably build my parents their dream home. I'd also have to take a small shopping spree and get hair extensions. I would invest the rest of the money...
Have you ever gone toilet-papering? If so, tell us:
Of course, but never with too much of an incident.
If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would it be?
Africa. I would have said Europe first but that trip is already booked in May so my next stop would have to be Africa. I would love to take an African Safari, and complete the trip with some humanitarian activities.
Where do you see yourself 10 years from now?
At the age of 32 I would definitely like to be settled down with a family of my own, perhaps working part time in the Emergency Room.
What are you afraid of?
SNAKES, SNAKES, SNAKES.
Most embarrassing moment(s)?
I can't think of my most embarassing moment, but last week when the attractive cashier at Walmart's register said, "Have a good night", I accidentally responded, "I love you too!" That was embarassing.
Where were you born?
Logan Regional Hospital
What is your favorite holiday?
It has to be Christmas. I just love the whole season!
Favorite music or artist(s)?
John Mayer, Jason Mraz, Leona Lewis (that's just this week's favorites...)
What do you consider the most important event of your life so far?
I moved out of my parents home at the age of 16 because of some special family circumstances. This taught me independence and responsibility.
Who has had the most influence on you?
My siblings. Every last one.
What would you do if you had insomnia and had to find something to do to amuse yourself?
Probably cook. I like midnight snacks.
What is your favorite sport?
To watch? Football. To play? Soccer...
What is your favorite movie?
Too hard to say...
If purple isn't already your favorite color, what is?
Red.
If you were deserted on a beach, what are three emotions you'd feel?
Hopeful, Lonely, Uninhibited.
Why were you given your particular name?
Named after my Great Grandmother.
What is your favorite candy bar?
Butterfinger...
What musical instruments can you play?
A little bit of piano..
Have you ever seen a Broadway musical? Do you like theater?
Absolutely, I love musicals!
When you have an hour of free time, what do you like to do?
Read...something besides textbooks.
What is the strangest food you ever ate?
Frog legs, alligator, or crawfish.
Are you a morning or night person?
Night person!
What is usually your first thought when you wake up?
Already? "snooze."
Let's Get to Know Brooke
Do you have any undiscovered or hidden talents? If so, what?
Nope, I'm boring.
Using no more than 10 nouns, and ONLY nouns, describe yourself. You may explain your choices or not as you see fit.
I can't think of any nouns this late! I'll get back to you
What was your first car?
Mazda Protege (not sure on the year)
Do you have any pets? If so, what?
Yes, dogs. 5 of em
What's your favorite restaurant?
Fredericos Pizza or Ruby River Steakhouse
If you could have plastic surgery right now and change anything about yourself, what would you change?
liposuction, hair removal, rhinoplasty
What is the most you've ever eaten in one sitting?
two bags of popcorn
What has been your most scary moment in life?
Almost being kidnapped Scary!
Do you follow trends?
Not really. Just what I think is hot and what's comfortable!
If you were told right now that you've won a 70 million dollar lottery, how would you spend the moolah?
Savings first or invest, nice car, new wardrobe, help family
Have you ever gone toilet-papering? If so, tell us:
Yes. With this guy I was crushin on and some of his friends. We almost got busted for curfew he he!
If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would it be?
Australia or Hawaii, anywhere that's hot and near the ocean on an amazing beach. Africa would be fun too!
Where do you see yourself 10 years from now?
Hopefully married, maybe a 2 year old, and working on another!
What are you afraid of?
Losing my independence
Most embarrassing moment(s)?
Peeing my pants while serving students in grade school on purpose the lunch lady was a beast and wouldn't let me go to the restroom so I stood there and peed them ha ha. Afterwards it was a really bad idea. I couldn't hold in any longer seriously!
Where were you born?
Logan, Utah good old Cache Valley boring!
What is your favorite holiday?
Halloween
Favorite music or artist(s)?
Love muscic all kinds! Can't pick a favorite but here are a few: fleetwood mac, taking back sunday, kanye west, jack johnson, 311, metallica, nickleback, eric clapton, dave mathews band, weezer, and bruce springstein.
What do you consider the most important event of your life so far?
The nursing program duh!
Who has had the most influence on you?
My mother and grandmother
What would you do if you had insomnia and had to find something to do to amuse yourself?
Listen to music and play solitaire forever!
What is your favorite sport?
Football. Love to play soccer
What is your favorite movie?
City of Angels and Tommy Boy or black sheep
If purple isn't already your favorite color, what is?
Blue green or anything close to the color of the sky or ocean
If you were deserted on a beach, what are three emotions you'd feel?
Lonliness, Sadness, Determination
Why were you given your particular name?
"Oh that sounds good!" random out of a baby book
What is your favorite candy bar?
Carmello or Twix
What musical instruments can you play?
Not talented none sorry
Have you ever seen a Broadway musical? Do you like theater?
Never but I'd love to some day! I like it!
How would your friend describe you to someone who has never seen you?
Nice, Cute, Natural looking, Sweet
When you have an hour of free time, what do you like to do?
Listen to music or go for a run! Just relax
What is the strangest thing you ever did?
I do strange things all the time. I'd have to get back to ya.
What is the strangest food you ever ate?
Sushi with eel and squid
Are you a morning or night person?
NIGHT!
What is usually your first thought when you wake up?
"Please just five maybe thirty more minutes! Then I'll think about getting up"
Sunday, October 5, 2008
Let's Get to Know Nikelaos
Do you have any undiscovered or hidden talents?
I have one AND ONLY ONE bragging right. Many of you already know that I play a little bit of the piano, however when I was a junior in high school, I received a full-ride scholarship to study piano performance at Juilliard School of the Arts in New York City. I chose to spend a couple of years in São Paulo, Brazil instead. Which leads me to another talent many may not know, I speak fluent Portuguese.
Using no more than 10 nouns, and ONLY nouns, describe yourself.
Nike Shoes
Steinway Grand Piano
Abercrombie & Fitch
Apocathary
Apple (the brand, not the fruit)
DJ
Interior Design
Traveler
Father
Best Friend
What was your first car?
Mazda Miata
Do you have any pets? If so, what?
Does my step-son count? LOL!
What's your favorite restaurant?
Pretty generic, but I like Chili's
If you could have plastic surgery right now and change anything about yourself, what would you change?
Let me prefix this by saying the message in Natasha Bedingfield's "Freckles" is incredible, but I would like to have laser hair removal from head to toe, in fact, that will probably be my graduation present to myself.
What's the most you've ever eaten in one sitting?
I'm going to answer this in terms of quality, not quantity. As embarrassing as this is to admit, on several occasions, I've eaten an entire box of Oreo cookies.
What has been your most scary moment in life?
Last August, when I was taken to the emergency room, oxygen saturation at about 45, my lungs quickly filling up with fluid... not really scary for me, but scary for Kristie.
Do I follow trends?
If you were told right now that you've own a 70 million dollar lottery, how would you spend the moolah?
I would donate the money to the Weber Nursing program and build us a fantastic lab, wouldn't you?
Have you ever gone toilet-papering?
Heck no! I don't like messes.
If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would it be?
I would love to take a tour of Europe, and spend a lot of time in Italy. So romantic!
Where do you see yourself 10 years from now?
I would like to work with flight/trauma nursing in a big city, probably Phoenix.
What are you afraid of?
Debra's pharmacology tests
Where were you born?
Right here... Logan Regional Hospital
What is your favorite holiday?
Valentine's Day, of course!
Favorite music or artist(s)?
Gwen Stefani is my favorite! I saw her five times last year in her Sweet Escape concert. I also love Enrique Iglesias. I saw him a couple weeks ago in Las Vegas. And do I dare say??? I like Ms. Spears. Some other artists that deserve honorable mention are Cher who we saw in concert in August, and IF I COULD TURN BACK TIME, I would definitely go again, it was that good, we're going to go see Madonna's Sticky and Sweet tour next month along with Céline Dion and Coldplay.
I've really taken a liking to one of Jem's new songs. Its called "Got it Good". My favorite part of the lyrics:
Don't you know we're golden
Covered up with mud
One day you'll see the truth
That we all share the same blood
Supposed to love thy neighbor
Together we should stand
Whatever color, race or creed,
Come on and hold my hand
'Cause I don't differentiate
We're all the same to me
You can listen to it here: http://www.last.fm/music/Jem/_/Got+It+Good
What would you consider the most important event of your life so far?
This may sound awkward, but I was so proud of myself when I finally got the courage to be who I really am.
Who has had the most influence on you?
My roommate, and best friend, Kristie
What would you do if you had insomnia and had to find something to do to amuse yourself?
Hmmm... which would work the best? zolpidem? temazepam? carisopridol? or just a plain, old diphenhydramine?
What is your favorite sport?
Either gymnastics or ballroom dancing
What is your favorite movie?
Moulin Rouge
If Purple isn't already your favorite color, what is?
Depends on what it is being used for. I like purple scrubs. My car is yellow. I dye my hair black, my scooter and furniture in my house are also black. I like my blue eyes
If you were deserted on a beach, what are three emotions you'd feel?
Fear... "OMG, where the hell am I?"
Peace... "Ahhh, I'm on a beach, alone... how relaxing."
Boredom... "Okay, ten minutes of that was good enough."
Why were you given your particular name?
My birth name is Kelly, which is my dad's name, but my mother chose to call me Nicholas. I recently legally changed the spelling of it to the greek spelling, Nikelaos. It is derived from the greek goddess of victory Nike and Laos is greek for "of the people". So my name means victorious people, or leadership.
What is your favorite candy bar?
I don't eat sugar.
What musical instruments can you play?
As mentioned above, I play the piano, along with the violin, cello, contrabass, and bass.
Have you ever seen a Broadway musical? Do you like theater?
I love theater and musicals. This year I've seen Wicked, Phantom of the Opera, and Les Misérables.
How would your friend describe you to someone who has never seen you?
Eccentric
When you have an hour of free time, what do you like to do?
I very seldom have free time, but when I do, I like to write music.
What is the strangest food you ever ate?
If anyone's ever been in Brazil, its not hard to find pig ears and tails in the stew. I got courageous one day and tried one of each. Chicken feet aren't that uncommon either.
Are you a morning or a night person?
I like both. Both early morning and late night give me chances to be alone and get things accomplished.
What is usually your first thought when you wake up?
"Marsha, Marsha, Marsha!"