Tag, Bueller's It

Well, since I don't seem to have people reading my blog, but I read a handful out there, my wife's being the most important, I will take the role of Bueller from her "tag" post a few days ago.

Have you ever...

• Gone on a blind date?
  No.
  
• Skipped school?
  Oh sure, but hated the backlash of not knowing what was going on later.
  
• Watched someone die?
  No.
  
• Been to Canada?
  No, but really want to see a few places, namely Victoria, Toronto, Nova Scotia, and someday plan to take my wife on a "surprise" trip to Prince Edward Island (big fans of Anne of Green Gables).
  
• Been to Mexico?
  No.
  
• Been to Florida?
  Yes, on a family vacation to Disney World. Worked at Holiday Inn at the time and got some great rooms for a reasonable price.
  
• Been on a plane?
  Several times, yes.
  
• Been lost?
  I really can't remember specific times, I'm sure I've been lost, but never in a scary kind of way.
  
• Been on the opposite side of the country?
  Well, Florida, but in the east only on layovers in La Guardia.
  
• Gone to Washington, D.C.?
  No, but I'd love to get there some day.
  
• Swam in the ocean?
  Definitely. Grew up in southern Cal, love the ocean.
  
• Cried yourself to sleep?
  Not ashamed to say I have.
  
• Played cops and robbers?
  Yep.
  
• Recently colored with crayons?
  Yes, kids keep me young.
  
• Sang Karaoke?
  No, and I'm quite surprised, because that's really quite my thing, singing and spontaneity.
  
• Paid for a meal with coins only?
  I'm sure I have.
  
• Done something you told yourself you wouldn't?
  Probably.
  
• Made prank phone calls?
  Yes.
  
• Laughed until some kind of beverage came out of your nose?
  Oh yes.
  
• Caught a snowflake on your tongue?
  Yes, many times.
  
• Danced in the rain?
  Absolutely.
  
• Written a letter to Santa Claus?
  Don't specifically remember, but I'm sure I must have.
  
• Been kissed under the mistletoe?
  Yes.
  
• Watched the sunrise with someone you care about?
  Yes.
  
• Blown bubbles?
  Yes, but oddly enough, getting the soapy stuff on me is something I really don't enjoy, despite knowing it just washes right off.
  
• Gone ice-skating?
  Yes, but it's been a very long time (last time I can remember was on my mission, in Crans-Montana&mdashbeautiful), and would love to go again.
  
• Been skinny dipping outdoors?
  Yes.

1. Any nicknames?
   Trev, Bloop.
   
2. Mother's name?
   Marilyn.
   
3. Father's name?
   Terry.
   
4. Favorite Drink?
   Water. No, that's not boring, it's what I choose almost any time I have the choice. Oh, just remembered I do love the Brazilian lemonade at Rodizio Grill.
   
5. Tattoo?
   No, with no desire.
   
6. Body Piercing?
   No, see above.
   
7. How much do you love your job?
   Very enjoyable, gets stressful at times, but is definitely "up my alley", and I work with good people for a good company. It's my opinion that if you don't like what you do, you're going to burn out quick and should probably be looking elsewhere.
   
8. Birthplace?
   Fort Ord, CA.
   
9. Favorite vacation spot?
   I like vacations of many kinds, but Disneyland is one I've always enjoyed, now even better with kids. Tahoe is definitely a family favorite that I've gotten to experience thanks to my wife and her family. It combines two of my favorite things about vacationing: water activities and camping (though we've never actually camped there, just being in the mountains surrounded by trees and such makes it feel like camping).
   
10. Ever been to Africa?
    No, maybe some day.
    
11. Ever eaten cookies for dinner?
    Don't know about cookies, though I've definitely eaten more than my share of gingerbread cookies at inappropriate times.
    
12. Ever been on TV?
    Not that I can remember.
    
13. Ever steal any traffic signs?
    Tried, but was unsuccessful.
    
14. Ever been in a car accident?
    Sadly, two. In the same car, which is still my car today, 290,000 miles.
    
15. Drive a 2-door or 4-door vehicle?
    4-door all the way.
    
16. Favorite salad dressing?
    Don't really care for the stuff.
    
17. Favorite pie?
    Hmm, I think pumpkin followed by a close coconut cream and strawberry.
    
18. Favorite number?
    3 because it appears to regularly in nature, along with 5.
    
19. Favorite movie?
    Dead Poets Society, The Truman Show.
    
20. Favorite holiday?
    Christmas and Independence Day
    
21. Favorite dessert?
    Not sure of a real favorite, but definitely not cheesecake or fruit pizza.
    
22. Favorite food?
    Sushi.
    
23. Favorite day of the week?
    Hmm, probably Sunday. I like going to church and having a quieter day.
    
24. Favorite brand of body wash?
    Yeah, don't do the body wash thing.
    
25. Favorite toothpaste?
    Baking soda, from Arm and Hammer.
    
26. Favorite smell?
    Probably being in the mountains surrounded by pines.
    
27. What do you do to relax?
    Listen to music of many kinds, and believe it or not, computer programming—I'm definitely an admitted computer geek.
    
28. How do you see yourself in 10 years?
    Same house, older kids, hopefully more money put away for kids college and retirement.
    
29. Who are you tagging?
    Being that I don't believe anyone reads this blog, if you're out there, have at it!