what is your idea of perfect happiness? To share life with someone I love and whom loves me back.

what is your greatest fear? Having something happen to my children. for me personally dementia or Alzheimers, both of them are terrifying.

Historical figure that i identify with? Wow that's a tough one. There are several that i admire but I'll have to get back to you on this.

what is the trait you most deplore in yourself? Lack of patience.

what trait do you most deplore in others? Dishonesty and a lack of common sense.

What vehicle do you own? A car, a pickup and a bike.

what objects do you always carry? Wallet, pics of my kids, chapstick cigarettes and a lighter.

What do you most dislike about your appearance? my butt.

What is your most unappealing habit? I'm not very tolerant with people or things I consider stupid.

Favorite smell? Lilacs brought in on the breeze through my bedroom window.

Favorite word? Hi Mom.

Favorite book? No way do i have just one. I read endlessly so the list is long, very long.

Royal family scrapped? I'm American so I'm probably not qualified to say anything on this subject.

Do you believe in mongamy? For myself, yes. do I think it's the only way? No.

What or who is the greatest love of your life? my late husband and my children.

have you ever said I love you and not meant it? Sure, but i probably thought it was true when i said it.

Which words or phrases do you most overuse? I'll be damned.

How do you relax? i read, take walks with my puppies, go to movies or listen to music.

what single thing would improve your life quality? Right now? moving back to the east coast of the US.

What keeps you awake at night? Not much honestly. Years of managing bars has taught me to just empty my mind of all the crap that went on all day and just go to sleep.

How to die? In my sleep or quickly no long drawn out illnesses for me.

Do you believe in life after death? I believe there is something we are all supposed to accomplish here and we have to keep coming back until we get it done right.

How would you like to be remembered? Hmm, never really thought much about this. i guess as a good mom and a good friend.