It is futile for me to try to resist these things. I no longer try.

Have you:
Gone on a blind date?
Yes, I think so. But I can't remember when.

Skipped school?
Sure. Mainly in college.

Watched someone die?
Yes, my dad, two years ago.

Been to Canada?
Yes, twice: Once on my first honeymoon (forgettable) and the second time to Toronto with Kip in 2000. That was memorable.

Been to Mexico?
Yes, years ago when my family went on vacation to California.

Been to Florida?
Yes, same thing. We went to Disney World in 1976. And I got sent to a conference in Miami when I was working as a reporter in Fargo.

Been on a plane?
Sure.

Been lost?
Frequently.

Been on the opposite side of the country?
Yup. I heart NY.

Gone to Washington, D.C.?
Not only have I gone there, I lived there for almost two years.

Swum in the ocean?
Yes. It's salty.

Cried yourself to sleep?
Yup.

Played cops and robbers?
Yes.

Recently colored with crayons?
Yes.

Sung karaoke?
No, and I never will if I have anything to say about it.

Paid for a meal with coins only?
Yes.

Done something you told yourself you wouldn't?
Frequently.

Made prank phone calls?
Of course.

Laughed until some kind of beverage came out of your nose?
I think so.

Caught a snowflake on your tongue?
Certainly.

Danced in the rain?
Whenever possible.

Written a letter to Santa Claus?
Yes.

Been kissed under the mistletoe?
Yes indeed.

Watched the sunrise with someone you care about?
Yes, Kip.

Blown bubbles?
Yes.

Gone ice-skating?
Yes. I hated it.

Been skinny dipping outdoors?
Yes.

Gone to the movies?
Yes.

1. Any nickname?
Betsy to most people (my real name is Bonnie Elizabeth), and Sissy to my sisters.

2. Mother's name?
Patricia Jone.

3. Favorite drink?
Sweet iced tea.

4. Tattoo?
Nope.

5. Piercings?
One in each ear.

6. How much do you love your job?
I hate it.

7. Birthplace?
Wichita, Kansas.

8. Favorite vacation spot?
New York. Or Las Vegas.

9. Ever been to Africa?
Nope.

10. Ever eaten cookies for dinner?
Yes.

11. Ever been on TV?
Yes.

12. Ever steal any traffic sign?
No, but I've bought some at flea markets.

13. Ever been in a car accident?
Yes. In the worst one, my chin hit the steering wheel and my tooth went through my lower lip.

14. Drive a 2-door or 4-door vehicle?
Four-door.

15. Favorite salad dressing?
Blue cheese. Or creamy Caesar.

16. Favorite pie?
Lemon or cherry.

17. Favorite number?
15.

18. Favorite movie?
"Singin' in the Rain."

19. Favorite holiday?
The Fourth of July.

20. Favorite dessert?
Pie. Or chocolate cake.

21. Favorite food?
Mexican.

22. Favorite day of the week?
Saturday.

23. Favorite brand of body wash?
Bath and Body Works Twisted Peppermint.

24. Favorite toothpaste?
Ultra Brite.

25. Favorite smell?
Freshly cut grass; alfalfa.

26. What do you do to relax?
Read or travel. Or both.

28. How do you see yourself in 10 years?
Happy. Rich. Famous. In that order.

29. Furthest place you will send this to?
Depends on who reads my blog.