Interview...

Tori from My life...Just pretend you're interested has been kind enough to interview me and give me something new to post on my blog. Here are her questions, and my answers...

1. What would we do if I came to visit you for a day?
Well, since I live five minutes from the Pacific Ocean we would have to go to the beach. There are so many fun things to do here it would be hard to fit it all into one day. There is hiking, biking, and a lot of historic forts and museums. Riding the Astoria Trolley is always fun and its only $1 per person for about an hour of riding along the Columbia River with the Trolley driver pointing out cool places like the Goonies House. Of course I would also have to cook you a great meal. I like to find out what kinds of food people like and make special meals for them. Of course if you want to eat food that is native to this area we could do a nice salmon dinner. There would probably be a good share of junk food as well because that is just how I am.

2. If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would it be and why?
That depends on if I could teleport or not. I am not a big fan of flying or being on a ship. If I could just get somewhere without the traditional hassles of travel I would choose Ireland. I have always wanted to go there. I like green places, I like their accents, their music and I like Celtic things (ooh and potatoes!). I was very disappointed to discover that in spite of a few generations of my ancestors living there, they always married Brits so we never got any Irish blood.

3. What was your favorite TV show growing up?
That’s a tough one. I will go with Wonder Woman. I spent many hours at recess perfecting my spinning technique and flipping my ponytail just right as I ran across the playground to thwart evil. I also loved the Dukes of Hazard, especially when it involved flaming arrows or dynamite.

4. What are 2 qualities you look for in a friend?
Honesty and for lack of a better term, balance. Honesty because if a person is honest in all things then they are usually also trustworthy. I have a very hard time trusting people and making close friends in general. Balance because its no fun in a friendship if you are doing all the work, and its also no fun if your friend doesn’t need you or appreciate you. I like a need and be needed kind of balance.

5. Why do you blog?
I started out blogging just for a creative release. I still blog for that reason. Its an escape of sorts that gets me out of my own sometimes dreary thoughts and into a moment of fun. To my surprise I have also found that there are a lot of lovely people out there in the blogging world and I enjoy their association, even if it’s only across the glow of our computer monitors. Sometimes it’s like having a girl’s day out, without having to leave home. Blogging is also just a nice way to get ideas and memories out there. I have always struggled with journaling, but blogging makes it fun, and even though it’s not all recording things I do every day, it is still a way to put my thoughts, ideas and who I am out there.

So there you go! A little bit more about me...Thanks Tori!