Welcome to the 2009 edition of getting to know me. This is a total cheat as I got the list of questions in an email .. .

1. What time did you get up this morning? 8:00am
2. Diamonds or pearls? pearls
3. What was the last film you saw at the cinema? Tale of Despereaux
4. What is your favorite TV show? Biggest Loser
5. What do you usually have for breakfast? coffee & toast
6. What is your favorite dessert? blueberry crumble (homemade)
7. What food do you dislike? brussel sprouts
8. What is your favorite CD at the moment? none
9. What kind of car do you drive? Jeep
10. Favorite sandwich? Falafel & hummus on Pita
11. What characteristic do you despise? lying
12. Favorite item of clothing? great fitting bra (so rare, so important)
13. If you could go anywhere in the world on vacation where would you go? Europe
14. Favorite brand of clothing? Nothing Particular
15. Where would you retire to? no idea!
16. What was your most recent memorable birthday? 30th
17. Favorite sport to watch? Volleyball
18. Furthest place you have travelled? Canada
19. When is your birthday? Feb 23
20. Are you a morning person or a night person? night for sure
21. What is your shoe size? 6
22. Pets? 3 cats
23. What did you want to be when you were little? an actress on Broadway
24 What is your favorite candy? salted black licorice
25. What is your favorite flower? Daffodils
26. What is a day on the calendar you are looking forward to? the 31st - girls trip to Seattle!
27. Do you wish on stars? not during the day
28. If you were a crayon, what color would you be? Orange
29. How is the weather right now? coldish and sunny
30. The first person you spoke to on the phone today? customer service!
31. Favorite soft drink? diet coke or diet grapefruit
32. Favorite restaurant? Provechos
33. What was your favorite toy as a child? a doll house w/ a million little parts
34. Summer or winter? summer
35. Hugs or kisses? kisses
36. Chocolate or Vanilla? chocolate
37. Coffee or tea? coffee
38. When was the last time you cried? I never cry and tell
39. What is under your bed? dust
40. What did you do last night? played in a comedy improv show
41. What are you afraid of ? my kids getting hurt, DH being killed in a car accident
42. Salty or sweet? salty
43. How many keys on your key ring? too many!
44. Favorite sound? baby laughter
45. Favorite day of the week? Friday
46. How many towns have you lived in? over a dozen
47. Do you make friends easily? yes