Ok, so some of you may think this is stupid, but I love filling out surveys when I’m bored – it’s something I’ve been doing since my family acquired the internet back in 1998 and I filled out my first AOL profile at the tender age of 16. So, I’m taking a page from one of my favorite YA author’s (John Green) blog and posting surveys whenever Brian or I get writer’s block/there are no submissions. Thus ensuring we keep our resolution. So if you come across any interesting surveys send them to me and I’ll fill ‘em out. Otherwise, happy reading!
-Lisa/IMUR
1. FIRST NAME? Maria
2. ARE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE? No, though one of my grandma’s cousins researched our family genealogy a couple of years back and apparently one of my German ancestors had my name or I have hers I guess.
3. WHEN DID YOU LAST CRY? It’s been a while – sometime before we moved I guess. Though, I feel like crying off and on these days cause it’s winter and it feels like it will never end, but then my eyelids would probably freeze shut – so I’ll stay true to my WASP ancestors and keep everything bottled in for now [i.e. until the Mexican side takes over and I explode].
4. DO YOU LIKE YOUR HANDWRITING? Sometimes – when it’s legible – otherwise it’s crap
5. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LUNCH MEAT? I don’t eat meat, so the question is moot
6. KIDS? I don’t have any at the moment, but I’d like to have a couple soon. I even have their names picked out, though I’m not sharing ’cause you’d only steal them
7. IF YOU WERE ANOTHER PERSON WOULD YOU BE FRIENDS WITH YOU? Maybe – I might get a little annoyed with me though since I’m not exactly the most social person, so I’m not sure.
8. DO YOU HAVE A JOURNAL? I have a personal blog and a notebook I keep track of meaningful quotes in, but I don’t really keep a journal. I tried it a couple of times, but I never really wanted to read them later – I always found them boring or sad. I’d rather share with other people on my blog or in IMUR and delude myself into thinking that people actually read them
9. DO YOU USE SARCASM A LOT? Sarcasm, moi? No way 
10. DO YOU STILL HAVE YOUR TONSILS? As far as I know
11. WOULD YOU BUNGEE JUMP? Once upon a time I would have said yes without hesitation – now I’m not so sure.
12. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CEREAL? Cereal is one of my favorite foods, however, I’m fickle when it comes to brands – right now my favorites are Whole Grain Cheerios and some generic cereal with cranberries and almonds in it that I get at Dominick’s.
13. DO YOU UNTIE YOUR SHOES WHEN YOU TAKE THEM OFF? Not unless absolutely necessary. I usually don’t untie them to put them on either, which may be why most of my socks get worn down at the heel quickly – God, I’m lazy!
14. DO YOU THINK YOU ARE STRONG?
Physically: No – I can’t even do a push up
Mentally/Emotionally: Kinda, I guess
15. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ICE CREAM? Strawberry
16. SHOE SIZE? 8
17. RED OR PINK? Red
18. WHAT IS YOUR LEAST FAVORITE THING ABOUT YOURSELF? My mediocrity and my laziness – I have a strong suspicion they go hand in hand
19. WHO DO YOU MISS THE MOST? The me that could’ve been had I not been so lazy
20. DO YOU WANT EVERYONE TO SEND THIS BACK TO YOU? I want everyone who reads this to also fill it out and post it on their blogs or to send it to me so I can post it on here.
21. WHAT COLOR OF PANTS AND SHOES ARE YOU WEARING RIGHT NOW? I’m wearing blue jeans and black flip flops
22. Who is your favorite writer/book/movie? Writer: Graham Greene Book:Into the Wild Movie: The Pianist
23, WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO RIGHT NOW? The whirring of the computer and the cars driving by
24. IF YOU WERE A CRAYON WHAT COLOR WOULD YOU BE? Indigo
25. WHAT ARE YOUR FAVORITE SMELLS? I’m very fond of Adidas Moves, which Brian used to wear when we were dating and baked goods are always good, too – especially stuff with apples or chocolate in it.
26. WHO WAS THE LAST PERSON YOU SPOKE ON THE PHONE WITH? Brian
27. THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE ABOUT PEOPLE YOU ARE ATTRACTED TO? Their face, especially their eyes.
28. DO YOU LIKE THE PERSON WHO SENT THIS TO YOU? No one sent this to me – I stole it off John Green’s blog and I don’t know him personally, but he seems like a nice guy and his books are awesome – so I’ll say yes for now…
29. FAVORITE DRINK? Lake Michigan water
30. FAVORITE SPORT? Like Mr. Green – For watching, soccer. However, for playing, badminton.
31. HAIR COLOR? Dark Brown
32. EYE COLOR? Brown – my brother once told me they look like brown M&M’s
33. DO YOU WEAR CONTACTS? Glasses.
34. FAVORITE FOOD? Thai
35. SCARY MOVIES OR HAPPY ENDING? I love scary movies and happy endings.
36. LAST MOVIE YOU WATCHED? The Verdict
37. COLOR OF SHIRT YOU ARE WEARING? It’s winter in Illinois, so I’m wearing 2 shirts – one is black, the other is lilac
38. WINTER OR SUMMER? definitely summer
39. HUGS OR KISSES? Both
40. FAVORITE DESSERT? Pie
41. WHO IS MOST LIKELY TO RESPOND? No idea
42. LEAST LIKELY TO RESPOND? You?
43. WHAT BOOKS ARE YOU READING? I’m listening to Jinx by Meg Cabot and reading City of Ashes by Cassandra Clare.
44. WHAT IS ON YOUR MOUSE PAD? It’s a Dell mouse pad.
45. FAVORITE SOUNDS? Leaves rustling in the wind, music made by this man, children laughing, howling winds, etc.
46. WHAT DID YOU WATCH ON TV LAST NIGHT? An episodes of Battlestar Galactica – Brian and I just bought the first half of the 4th season on DVD and we’re trying to catch up, so NO SPOILERS!
47. ROLLING STONES OR BEATLES? Beatles
48. THE FURTHEST YOU’VE BEEN FROM HOME? Italy
49. DO YOU HAVE A SPECIAL TALENT? No
50. WHEN AND WHERE WERE YOU BORN? August 17, 1982 in a hospital
