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A friend emailed a "Survey for Us Adults" to me two weeks ago and, today, sent me a threatening follow-up message (cleaned up to remove the curse words):

Look, woman, I know you're busy. We're all busy. But if you don't take five minutes and answer my survey, I'll never share lattes or shop Tommy with you again. And, because you took your time about it, I now demand you post it on EE. You really don't want to feel my wrath, do you?

There was more but, as you can see, not only is does an excellent shopping buddy hang in the balance, double-mocha lattes are at risk too. No doubt this is going to help my blog rankings on the search engines...

What bill do you hate paying the most?

Insurance

Where was the last place you had a romantic dinner?

You do know that I have three children? Uhmmm... I honestly don't remember.

Last time you puked from drinking?

This is either going to be a boring survey or a replay of Gonzales' Congressional testimony... I don't remember that either. Years ago.

When is the last time you got drunk and danced on a bar?

Why? What did you hear?!

Name of your first grade teacher?

Mrs. Martin. I have a picture in my scrapbook of being spanked on my birthday by her. (Let's see a teacher get away with that today!)

What do you really want to be doing right now?

Flying through the mud in the Jeep, finding some quiet and remote area and setting up camp

What did you want to be when you were growing up?

It changed all the time. That's probably why I enjoy being a reporter so much. Each day I get to meet and learn something new.

How many colleges/universities did you attend?

Two: a community college during summer and university in winter. I'm working on number three.

Why did you choose the shirt you have on right now?

Well, it's a cami and it doesn't need a bra.

What do you think about the current gas prices?

How in the world am I supposed to give a survey-like answer to that question? I'm thankful I don't have to commute everyday.

If you could move anywhere and take someone with you, where and who would you take?

Of course, where ever I go, the family goes. I'd really enjoy moving close to the beach in Oregon... maybe Seaside or Canon Beach... and it would be a hoot to live closer to my sister Peggy.

First thought when the alarm went off this morning?

I don't use an alarm clock. My body wakes up without one.

Last thought before going to sleep last night?

It's 4 o'clock already?!

Favorite style of underwear?

That's a secret between my husband and I

Favorite style of underwear for the opposite sex?

Again, a secret

What errand/chore do you despise?

Washing dishes

If you didn't have to work, would you volunteer?

Absolutely. I'd go nuts if I had nothing worthwhile to do.

Get up early or sleep in?

Stay up late

What is your favorite cartoon character(s)?

Speed Buggy and/or toys from the Island of the Lost Toys

Favorite thing to do with a member of your own sex?

Talk! Road Trip! Shop! Eat Out!

Have you found real love yet?

Oh yes

When did you first start feeling old?

I don't feel old, but I realized I'd been around a long time when I heard the songs I enjoyed in high school playing on the instrumental station.

Favorite 80's movie?

Anything with the brat pack

What do you get every time you go into Sam's Club?

I don't go to Sam's Club. I would go to Costco, but we still don't have one here.

Beach or lake?

Vacation or residence?

Do you think marriage is an outdated ritual?

No, but I do think it's been an exclusive club for too long.

Favorite guilty pleasure?

Two guys -- Ben and Jerry.

Favorite movie you wouldn't want anyone to find out about?

Rocky Horror Picture Show, but only live

Cowboys or Indians?

Yum!

Cops or Robbers?

Neither

Who from high school/college would you like to run into?

You know... that guy I did that thing with

What radio station is your car radio tuned to right now?

Z-102.9 -- however, my daughter picked the station

Norm or Cliff?

Cliff

The Cosby Show or the Simpsons?

Cosby Show

Worst relationship mistake that you wish you could take back?

It's been so long ago that I don't think I'd change it.

Do you like the person who sits directly across from you at work?

I guess if you call Iowa City sitting directly across from me, I like Deeth just fine.

If you could get away with it, who would you kill?

I don't think I could kill anyone -- unless the person had hurt my children, then I'm nearly positive I could become very violent.

What famous person(s) would you like to have dinner with?

Marie Wilson, Bette Midler, Janet Evanovich

What famous person would you like to sleep with?

Well, that's pretty personal!

Have you ever had to use a fire extinguisher or its intended purpose?

No.

Last book you read?

The last Harry Potter.

Strangest place you've ever brushed your teeth?

A bathroom somewhere in New Mexico that had nasty, horrible sulfur water.

Do you have a teddy bear?

Define "have"

Somewhere in California you've never been and would like to go?

Along the 101

Do you go to church?

Sometimes

At this point in your life would you rather start a new career or a new relationship?

Neither

Just how old are you?

Old enough

Now that I've completely this totally silly exercise, when do I get my latte?

Oh, I've been instructed to add that "all other Iowa bloggers are encouraged to also complete this survey so that we piss ant readers can know them better."