Getting to know you

This is a survey that my sister-in-law posted on her blog and wanted to see some results from, so here goes:

1. What are some things you usually do everyday?: Wake up to feed Brian, brush my teeth, have breakfast, chat with Ben online while he's at work (it's ok, he works on his computer all day) :o), play with Brian, change diapers, give Brian a bath, feed Brian, walk the mall or go on the tredmill, clean, do the dishes, laundry, feed Brian some more, shower, help Ben fix dinner, play Peggle with Ben, and sleep.

2. What would be your dream vacation?: We get to go to California next Saturday and Disneyland- yay! But, I would love to go to Hawaii again, or Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, somewhere out of the country. Somewhere sunny, but not too hot, close to the ocean or beach.

3. What is your favorite meal to cook?: Well, actually, Ben does most of the cooking here, but I help out and am learning. On my own, if we have all the ingredients, I like to make chicken enchilada casserole and salad. I like to bake things, but we don't do that much anymore since we're eating healthier and trying to lose weight.

4. What should you be doing more of?: Exercising. I know it'll help the weight loss go quicker, but it's really hard to be motivated to do it, especially when I'm home with Brian alone- when he's asleep I feel like doing other things and when he's awake I know I should be playing with him, or he seems to always get fussy when I try to exercise, so it doesn't work so well.

5. Any OCD habits you can't kick?: Well, for those who know me, you know I have lots of OCD habits.... I have to have things clean and organized (I like to think I'm getting better about that, like right now, my DVD's are not alphabetized and it hasn't been bothering me, probably because they are in a case where you can't see them all the time). :o) I can't wear my pants twice, they have to go in the laundry if I wear them one time. I still like to have the computer monitors turned off, but I'm not as bad now that the computer is in our office and not out in the open all the time. I'm sure there are more, but I can't think of them right now.

6. Have any unfinished projects?: Umm, not that I can think of. I'm usually pretty good about finishing something once I start it, because if it's not finished I get OCD about it and it bothers me, so I have to get it done. I still want to get our office more unpacked and organized but can't seem to bring myself to do it, mostly because I don't know where else we can put things in our new house.

7. What are your hobbies and interests?: Good question, and something I've been working on trying to find more of. These have changed over the years: I used to be really into movies/DVDs/CDs/Hollywood, etc, but I'm not so much anymore. My attention span seems to be shorter and I can't make it through a whole movie without getting bored or falling asleep, plus I just don't have the money to buy new DVDs and CDs all the time like I used to or go to the movies, and I'm not into the whole celebrity/Hollywood thing anymore. I like to clean and organize things, but I don't know if that counts as a hobby... maybe an interest. I love to spend time with my family and it doesn't really matter what we do. Sometimes I just like to go to the grocery store with Ben and Brian or cook dinner with Ben and that makes me happy. I love to do jigsaw puzzles and crossword puzzles/word searches. I like to read, but can't seem to find a new book I'm interested in- any ideas would be appreciated.

8. What are your 3 favorite movies and who are your favorite actors/actresses?: These have changed over the years, too. I used to LOVE Titanic, but not really so much anymore. My sister-in-law actually watched it while she was visiting our house over Christmas so I watched a bit with her and realized it'd been a few years since I had seen it. I love the movies A Beautiful Mind, I Am Sam, Forrest Gump, You've Got Mail, and The Sixth Sense (I can't seem to think of any others right now). More than movies I like to watch episodes of TV shows on DVD or Hulu, like Friends (though I haven't been into that as much anymore, either). I like watching The Biggest Loser, Lost, and Ellen. I like Tom Hanks (his older stuff mostly), Meg Ryan (her older stuff, too), Julia Roberts, Matt Damon, Russell Crowe (in not rated R movies), and Meryl Streep. That's all I can think of now.

Spread the interview and pick a few friends: Well, I don't know who all looks at my blog, but the people who comment the most are Emily W., Emily H., Michelle, Lindsay, Aunt Judy, and Ginger. Whoever feels like doing it, feel free- I'd like to see your responses, and it gives you something to post if you can't think of anything else. :o)