Jan
2013
Thursday Survey!
I was in a survey mood today! Since it’s Thankful Thursday as well, I’ll tell you want I’m especially grateful for today– generosity. My dog toy happy hour event is tonight and WOW, the response has been terrific and I’ve been getting dog toys in the mail left and right. So excited! Will let you know how the event goes!
Okay and back to the survey…..This was a fun one that made me think.
1. First thing you do when you wake up in the morning.
Turn off my alarm. Grab my phone, check my email, and read a blog or two while still in bed with the lights out. Get up. Splash water on my face.
2. First thing you reach for when you open the fridge.
The water pitcher, almond milk, or sparkling water.
Sparling water from the weekend….no booze for me this month
3. First things you do when you get to the gym.
Claim my machine! (if I’m using one). Figure out if the tv is working on the machine….it doesn’t work on a few, so I always make sure before I even start my workout. I like to watch tv rather than listen to music when I’m on the treadmill or elliptical.
4. First thing you do when you get home from work.
Put on comfortable clothes. I can’t wait to put on sweats or just get out of what I’ve been in all day after a day at the office. Then, I immediately start dinner. I’m usually really hungry by the time I get home.
5. First car.
A 1985 red Volvo! It was safe, worked well, and I didn’t have to pay for it—but it was a huge boat! I couldn’t parallel park for years because I was so scared after driving that huge car (it wasn’t even a station wagon, I just thought it was huge).
6. First car accident / traffic violation.
I don’t know if this counts, but one night when I was 17, I was driving home from meeting my best friend and some boys we had crushes on….I thought one of the boys was behind me, so I was trying to be “cool” and was driving faster than I should have (lame, I know, but it was high school). Turns out it was the police behind me, not the guy….and I got pulled over. No ticket though, just a lecture from the cop. Nice perk of being a girl!
7. First thing you wanted to be when you grew up.
A teacher. I was going to have a farm with lots of animals too and bring my class there for field trips. I did get my teaching credential and though I didn’t pursue working in a classroom (and won’t ever have a farm!), sometimes I still think I would have been happy as a teacher.
8. First beverage of choice.
Water, straight up, no ice. I drink a ton of water every day and prefer it over anything else.
9. First choice breakfast.
I’ve been eating eggs a lot lately. Otherwise, I’d say a green smoothie.
10. First choice dessert.
Gooey chocolate cake.
11. First song that comes to mind.
Ahhh, I can’t think of anything, weird.
12. First major purchase.
My car. After college I bought a new Honda civic. I was so proud to have bought something so expensive.
13. First job.
A “scooper” at Ben and Jerrys. I made sundaes, milkshakes, waffle cones…..and ate way too much ice cream in that 9 months. My family and friends loved me though because I’d bring ice cream home for them regularly.
We went to Ghiradelli a few weeks ago….this was a mint and dark chocolate sundae..and it was amazing!!
14. First time you flew on a plane.
Hmmm, I don’t know. We traveled a lot when I was a kid, so my guess would be that my first flight was down to LA when I was a toddler.
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And that’s it! Your turn!
– Pick one and answer
– How old were you when you flew on a place, what was your first car, what was the first thing you wanted to be when you “grew up” etc
aftertheivyleague
January 10, 2013 at 7:13 am (129 days ago)Cute survey! I love survey posts…I’ll pick first car: mine was a white, 1996 Nissan Maxima, and yes it was as ghetto as it sounds! haha, I loved that car though
Natalie @ Free Range Human
January 10, 2013 at 7:18 am (129 days ago)The first thing I remember wanting to be was a marine biologist. That ended fast when I realized I don’t like the beach, I’m scared of the water, and I have absolutely no skill in science!!
Rebecca
January 10, 2013 at 7:29 am (129 days ago)Haha! I think I wanted to be a marine biologist at some point too!
Michelle @ Eat Move Balance
January 10, 2013 at 7:31 am (129 days ago)Fun survey! The first thing I do when I get home from work (besides grab the mail on my way in) is unpack my lunch bag, and repack it so it’s ready for the next day.
Rebecca
January 10, 2013 at 2:42 pm (128 days ago)wow, i’m impressed! I save that task for much later in the evening
Alex @ therunwithin
January 10, 2013 at 7:43 am (129 days ago)I love volvos, I have never had one but I used to train in them at drivers ed back in the days. my first real job was an ice cream scooper as well at a local place. I actually really liked it.
Rebecca
January 10, 2013 at 2:41 pm (128 days ago)it’s a fun place to work because everyone is always in a good mood when they gout for ice cream….so there was always a lot of happy people around!
Jessica @ Fit Talker
January 10, 2013 at 8:00 am (129 days ago)I think I was somewhere around 9 weeks the first time I flew to FL. I’m sure the other passengers were not very thrilled to see me.
Rebecca
January 10, 2013 at 2:42 pm (128 days ago)ooh, that’s so little! your parents were brave!
Life After Swimming
January 10, 2013 at 8:22 am (128 days ago)Oh my goodness! that speeding story is sort of adorably funny
Rebecca
January 10, 2013 at 2:41 pm (128 days ago)haha!
Courtney
January 10, 2013 at 8:44 am (128 days ago)Love the survey
When I was little I wanted to be a supermodel – my parents tried to convince me that I wasn’t going to ever be tall enough, but I didn’t believe them, LOL! 
Rebecca
January 10, 2013 at 2:40 pm (128 days ago)that is so cute!!
Jodea @ chillichocolatelove.com
January 10, 2013 at 10:04 am (128 days ago)I’m so with you on putting comfy clothes on when you get in! I wanted to be a journalist… I’ve gone down the writing route but via a lot of detours!
Runner Girl Eats
January 10, 2013 at 11:52 am (128 days ago)I also change out of work clothes immediately when I get home. I’m also a water drinker. I’ve never been into juices or sodas.
Rebecca
January 10, 2013 at 2:40 pm (128 days ago)had a short-lived diet soda habit years ago and am so happy to have stopped that before it became an addiction!
Richard
January 10, 2013 at 2:11 pm (128 days ago)First time on a plane was a trip to Reno to visit your grandmothers family. There was snow everywhere.
Rebecca
January 10, 2013 at 2:39 pm (128 days ago)a plane to reno? that’s only like 20 minutes from sf. thanks for letting me know dad
Meghan@CleanEatsFastFeets
January 10, 2013 at 3:55 pm (128 days ago)Totally jealous of you working at an ice cream store, and I’m with you. The second I walk I the door, I immediately put on my sweats.
AmyS
January 10, 2013 at 4:46 pm (128 days ago)Love surveys. I did this survey on my blog and linked to yours!
Rebecca
January 11, 2013 at 10:51 am (127 days ago)oh good! i’ll check it out!
helennaturally
January 10, 2013 at 6:33 pm (128 days ago)This is so fun!! I was 18 the first time a flew on a plane. It was to Houston tx for work so the flight was literally under an hour, lol!
Rebecca
January 11, 2013 at 10:51 am (127 days ago)that’s a short flight, but prob perfect for your first one!!
Cinnamon
January 10, 2013 at 7:18 pm (128 days ago)I do the EXACT same thing when I wake up in the morning. Like exact. I am also the same as you on #8, 10 and 12. Funny! I knew you were cool.
Rebecca
January 11, 2013 at 10:50 am (127 days ago)Haha, love that!!
Brittany
January 11, 2013 at 7:18 pm (127 days ago)I didn’t get my first car until I was 19 and it’s the one I drive now: 2007 Toyota Camry. I love my car!! I flew on a plane when I was a youngin, but don’t remember my age!! Fun survey!
jessielovestorun
January 12, 2013 at 12:09 am (127 days ago)Fun survey! I’m sorry girl, but I couldn’t help but laugh at #6. Too funny! I love that your first job was at an ice cream shop bc mine was too… but at Brusters!
First thing I wanted to be when I grew up: Orthopedic Surgeon. I had broken my arms so many times that I figured I was destined for this job Ha Ha
Stacie @ Snaps and Bits
January 12, 2013 at 6:37 am (127 days ago)Gooey chocolate cake is my favorite too!