Ten on Tuesday (vol. 1)

I haven’t felt like I have anything original to say lately. We haven’t had anything interesting happen to us except that Beni has been kind of down lately. I guess that’s different, but not in a good way. So instead of lamenting our boring past few days, I decided to jump on the bandwagon and join my friend Chelsea with her Ten on Tuesday post. You can click here to see a list of everyone else’s answers.

1. What animal should cease to exist? (Not including bugs. That’s too obvious.)

Since we got Beni, I have become such an animal lover that I have a hard time answering this question. I don’t like snakes and most rat-like animals, nor am I a fan of jellyfish and eels, but I know they all have their purpose. If snakes didn’t have a purpose, however, I guess they should cease to exist.

2. What was your favorite part of elementary school?

Wow, too many things come to mind! I loved our library – it had a reading loft that was like a fort. I also thought the smell in the cafeteria on mexican food day was great (though now I’d probably gag). I also liked visits from King Antonio, watching Voyage of the Mimi, silent sustained reading (SSR), mad minutes, book fairs, sending my first email in 4th grade, playing Oregon Trail (and using actual floppy disks…not the hard kind). I also miss 4 square!

3. If scientists found a way to allow dogs to talk, do you think we should implement it? Or should we just keep them quiet?

I think it’d be hilarious, because I have this image from the movie Up of talking dogs. However, I do love interpreting Beni’s looks, whines and barks for myself.

4. How do you order your Starbucks?

Considering the only Starbucks in Heidelberg is downtown on the main street where there’s no parking so you have to pay to park in a garage and walk several blocks to get there, I rarely have Starbucks. I think I have been there twice in the 18 months we have been there. However, I do love pumpkin spice lattes and coffee frappucinos. I used to like mocha frappucinos but they’re too sweet for me now.

5. What’s worse? People who don’t know the difference between your and you’re OR people who smack their food?

The former is worse. I am pretty strict on grammar even though I frequently publish my posts with missing words and spelling errors. For that, I apologize. I should get better at proof reading.

6. What CD can you listen to over and over?

Garth Brooks – The Hits, Dave Matthews Band – Live at Luther College, Dave Matthews Band – Before These Crowded Streets

7. What was the most surprising thing about college?

I remember being completely stunned that I couldn’t turn into a morning person. Before starting college, I thought “ok, I’ll be an adult now, that means I can get up early.” I signed up for 8 AM classes MWF and 9:30 AM classes on TTH. Worst. idea. ever. Like Chelsea said, I, too, became a big time napper.

8. What’s the best deal you ever got? (Biggest sale item.)

I have no idea. I recently bought a Christmas gift for someone that ended up more than half off. I also just got my Kenneth Cole jacket that was probably 60%+ off. *shrug* 

9. Who is your role model? Why?

My parents are my roles models, because they have set such a great example for me of life and love.

10. What movie would you like to see that is in theaters right now?

Julie & Julia is FINALLY set to come out here this weekend, and I can’t wait to finally see it!