100 things about me: installment six

41. I don't have much interest in video games, but I have to say, I ROCK at Tetris.

42. My cousin Shannon is one of my other closest friends. While we grew up in different states, we were inseparable when we were together. We're only four days apart (with the emphasis from her on the fact that she's the oldest). My dad has always called us the bobbsey twins

43. My idea of a perfect romantic weekend includes a quiet cabin, hiking in the woods, maybe a canoeing trip, candlelight and campfire. Ok, then there's my other personality that would love a weekend in Chicago, posh hotel, great restaurants, an evening show and a stroll along the lake. The common denominator between these two divergent ideas may be the emphasis on quality in-bed time :)

44. I played the flute in the Beaver Local Middle School band from fifth through seventh grade. I transferred to St. Anthony's Catholic School in eighth grade. While the school didn't have a band, I was a member of the choir. The choir director learned that I played flute, and before I knew it, I was accompanying the choir at our Christmas performance in the middle of Southern Park Mall.

45. The room I hate cleaning most in the world is the bathroom.

46. I spent 12 years in Girl Scouts but did not earn my Gold Award. One of my regrets.

47. I'm planning to volunteer for my first-ever political campaign. I just don't want to have to canvas neighborhoods, make phone calls or host a party. I guess that leaves me with stuffing envelopes.

48. I don't always have a lot of patience. I like to blame my ex for sucking it all out of me. (Though I think maybe my mom was the first to come up with this idea.) Since this doesn't usually (ok, never) serves me well presently, I try to chill out. Occasionally, it even works.

49. This winter I want to learn to snowboard. Next spring, I want to try white water rafting.

50. I'm addicted to NPR. I prefer it to all other forms of media - though I don't listen to it as much as I did when my commute was an hour each way. My favorite shows are "This American Life" and "Fresh Air." I've heard a rumor that at some point a show ran where Ira Glass and Terry Gross interview each other. Note to self, find it and download it.