Amanda

I am a web application developer that unwinds by knitting and playing with her puppy.

100 Things About Me:

1. I love garlic, however, it may not always love me.
2. If I could have chimps or monkeys instead of kids, I would.
3. I have jumped out of an airplane. Yes, on purpose.
4. I love Greek food.
5. I am part Italian, Polish, German, Irish, and Cherokee Indian.
6. My favorite color is Orange.
7. My second favorite color is Blue.
8. My first job was a bagger at a grocery store.
9. I originally wanted to be a Veterinarian, but then I realized I would have to put down animals--total deal breaker.
10. At one point I had 5 different computers including an imac, laptop, home built, and store built.
11. I am a geek.
12. I like the taste of tequila.
13. I love to dance on tables, speakers, anything taller than me...
14. I have two degrees: A BS in Mathematics & Computer Science and a BA in Political Science.
15. I was a cheerleader in high school.
16. I was on intern for the Lt. Governor of Illinois, Bob Kustra.
17. I can't spell to save my life.
18. I have a huge scar on my leg (most of my shin) from roller blading.
19. I used to be able to leg press over 1000 pounds.
20. I just learned to golf.
21. I was a vegetarian for about 10 years.
22. I could survive on childhood favorites: mac & cheese, grilled cheese, PB&J.
23. I prefer Hooters hot wings to any other--the hotter the better.
24. I like to give presentations.
25. I was Homecoming Queen in high school.
26. I don't think of myself as creative.
27. Habanero peppers taste sweet to me.
28. I am a football girl. Go Bears! (and Colts!)
29. I am a White Sox fan.
30. I can use power tools with the best of them.
31. I am a morning person.
32. My favorite flowers are Gerbera Daisies and Orchids.
33. I am an initiated member of Kappa Delta Sorority.
34. I love to read.
35. I will listen to any type of music except Country.
36. Bush is my favorite band. Yes, still.
37. I love my dog!
38. I am usually always cold.
39. The Die Hard and Indiana Jones movies are my favorites.
40. I prefer white or yellow cake to chocolate.
41. I hate onions so much I say I am allergic to them.
42. I don't like to eat food I have prepared, especially meat dishes.
43. My favorite number is 11. I don't know why.
44. I speak German.
45. Bridge to Terabithia was my favorite book growing up.
46. I hate horror movies.
47. I prefer salt to sweet.
48. My best friend is a guy.
49. I am a certified Project Management Professional (PMP). No, I am not a pimp!
50. I have a thing about bags, coats, and shoes.
51. Stationary or Office Supply stores are a weakness.
52. I have never been to Disney World.
53. I will not ever again drink peppermint schnapps.
54. I have spent a lot of money at Tiffany and Co, yet I don’t own anything from there.
55. I prefer gold to silver.
56. I tan easily.
57. I have never had fake nails.
58. I like the smell of pipe tobacco. But I won't smoke.
59. Fall is my favorite season followed by Spring.
60. I wear Emporio Armani Perfume almost exclusively.
61. My favorite desserts contain apple -- apple pie, strudel, etc.
62. I have an original Tickle Me Elmo...I have lots of Elmos!
63. I am a list person.
64. My favorite toy was my American Girl Samantha Doll.
65. My favorite beer is a Dunkle Radler (yum!).
66. Since I can only get Dunkle Radlers in Germany, my favorite beer to drink at home is Amstel Light.
67. I like to knit, sew, craft, and create.
68. I have recently taken to French Martinis.
69. Vanilla ice cream is my favorite.
70. I like to organize (I am a reformed packrat).
71. I have driven an excavator, track-type tractor, and a backhoe.
72. I got the backhoe stuck in the mud.
73. I am great at procratinating.
74. I refer to motorcycles as 'Cuisinarts'.
75. Gymnatics is my favorite individual sport.
76. I own my own gun and know how to use it.
77. I have never done illegal drugs.
78. I competed on Speech Team in High School.
79. I gave a speech for the Illinois Governor in college.
80. Dill is my favorite herb.
81. I prefer spicy foods...the hotter, the better!
82. I prefer cherry or strawberry chapstick to anything else.
83. If I am going to eat chocolate, it's got to be dark chocolate.
84. I pick my nails/cuticles when I am nervous or stressed.
85. I learned to drive a manual transmission when I was 17.
86. I am NOT a NASCAR fan, though I will inquire about the company's car from time to time.
87. I recently changed jobs.
88. I am addicted to hand lotion.
89. I think I have a slight addiction to email and the Internet.
90. I think Martha Stewart is a strong female role-model (except for that prison thing...).
91. I like to play golf for the cute outfits.
92. I have lived all over the state of Illinois, but never outside of it.
93. I say soda instead of pop, coke, etc.
94. My favorite quote is by W.C. Fields, "I am free of all prejudice. I hate everyone equally."
95. I like to think of myself as a positive person, though.
96. If I won a substantial amount of money in the lottery, I would travel the world.
97. I don't like to play the lottery.
98. I don't like to gamble...I would rather buy a nice pair of shoes.
99. I vote for the best candidate...or rather the lesser of two evils sometimes.
100. I have my Masters in Business Administration.