Ask And You Shall Receive: Part 1
You all were so kind to show some love and ask me questions here. So for today’s Thursday 13, I’m answering some of your burning questions (I’m posting these in batches since there were quite a few good ones).
1) Daddy Dan asked: I remember reading in one of your other many meme’s that you were once a model. I have three related questions:
1-What type of modeling did you do?
Oy. There are very few people I know outside of the blogosphere who know this about me.
I only dabbled in this field for a short time. I was younger, thinner, and had a much better body. I did a little TV, film, and runway (although I’m very short for that arena).
2- Where would we have seen you?
A few fashion shows in Miami. Two music videos (no, not half nek’ed). Both of them boy bands, and I was not the love interest in either. I may have been seen momentarily in few movies as well.
3- Are you going to share any of your old modeling pictures?
Nuh uh *shakes head*
2) Miss Sniz asked: Have you really read that book that you used for your last meme?
Nope. It’s my husband’s book. I am not a huge reader offline. There are only so many hours in the day, and oh so many blogs to read.
3) Kelly asked: If you were a tree, what tree would you be?
A palm tree. It would be warm where ever I was and possibly near a beach.
4) Around The Funny Farm asked:
Of all the places in the world, which would you pick to live?
Probably where we are now. I love Boston. I’ve traveled a little around the country, and I still love Boston and NYC. It would be perfect if the snow would
ease up.
What is your fantasy vacation?
Any place warm, secluded, and on the ocean. Plus an all inclusive resort with plenty of food and drinks….*sigh* Calgon take me away!
5) Tasina asked:
What’s your favorite meal that you make? Why is it your favorite and how often do you make it? How did you learn it – from family, a book, etc?
It would be a toss up between steamed pork with salted black beans (it’s a very Chinese homemade dish) over white rice, or meatloaf with mashed potatoes. I make a mean meatloaf (how’s that for polar opposites?). I make the pork nearly once a week and the meatloaf every 2 weeks. I learned how to make the pork from my mom and grandmother, and the meatloaf recipe is originally from Paula Dean from the Food Network, but I tweaked it a bit to make it my own 
6) LaskiGal asked:
What is one career you’ve always wanted to do but have never told anyone?
A dancer.
If you could host your own talk show, what would it be like?
Me with plenty of co-hosts because I am horrible at speaking in front of a camera.
If a movie was made about your life, who would play you and why? Sandra Bullock, because I loved her in While You Were Sleeping, and she has great hair.
7) Crystal asked: What was the one thing you wanted to be when you grew up? – Again, dancer. It was the only thing I wanted to do for the first 18 years of my life. But my parents hated the idea of it, and never supported my talent or interest in it (that’s a whole other post for another day).
8 )Emily R asked: Where did you grow up?
I was born and raised in Miami, Florida, where I worshiped the beach and ate tons of black beans and rice.
I lived a few blocks away from here for a while —–>
9) Nissa asked: Do you put ice in your drinks?
YES! I do prefer having ice in my beverages, especially at restaurants. Water with ice and a lemon please!
10) Eve asked: Please describe your new home:
How many bedrooms? 3 bedrooms and 1.5 baths
Open floor plan? It’s a typical New England style home. There are stairs to the 2nd floor as you walk in, and the rooms are not very open to one another. BUT we have a formal living and dining room, and an eat-in kitchen. We’ve never had any of those before!
Big kitchen? Thank heavens, YES! I’ve been living in apartments and condos for the past 10 years, so this one seems huge. Any kitchen that allows more than 1 person to stand in it is huge.
What you like best? Least? In the past year, we’ve looked at over a hundred homes. When I first walked through this one during an open house, I leaned over to my husband and whispered into his ear, “this is the one.” What I like best, is that we’re actually moving into it. What I like
least is the unfinished basement.
How’s the yard?
Beautiful… We have an actual “yard!” Honestly, the lawn is dead, and there is a ton of work to do, but we have a decent sized, flat, YARD! *squeal*
11) Melanie asked: Where do you find your long jeans/slacks?
Express and Banana Republic are pretty good about having long length pants. However, I haven’t been in any position to drop $50-$70 bucks on a pair of jeans or pants. So I find myself buying pants and letting out the hem a little, or buying long length pants, and taking them up a bit if needed. This site also has some great links for tall moms.
12) Kathryn asked:
What is your favorite clothing store?
One of my previous apartments was within walking distance to a Banana Republic and I walked in nearly everyday. As soon as they marked down their clothes in the Clearance section, I was all over it! I bought a sleek, fitted coat there once for $15.
Favorite restaurant?
Just one?! Hmm… I would say any place that serves flapjacks and decent coffee. I can eat breakfast at anytime of the day.
Favorite tv show?
Celebrity Rehab. By the time I get to bed, it’s the only thing on TV besides infomercials. I LOVE Dr. Drew and I think he’s gorgeous. But I just found out he’s nearly the same age as my father-in-law…I feel so dir-tay!
What is one thing you would change about yourself?
My boobs. ANY change would be an improvement.
What are you most proud of?
My daughters ability to recognize and sing along with jazz standards.
13) jameil1922 asked: I wanna know how you and the hubby met.
There is a bit of a story behind us, but I’ll have to post the long version in a separate post. Here’s the Cliff Notes version- I was in California for a 13- week assignment as a travel nurse. Hubby was living in the same city, also new to the town. I had no car, no friends and no family out there; just 3 suitcases and a computer. I went online to meet new people in the area (guys and gals to hang out with), and hubby sent me an email. After chatting online for a few weeks we finally met for drinks at a jazz bar. Actually, he picked me up (ladies, I don’t recommend doing that). I suppose it was sort of a blind date. Long story short, I discovered that we both loved jazz, he was the sweetest gentleman I’d ever met always opening my doors and sending me flowers, and most importantly, a big big uber geek. So…. I extended my assignment for 3 more months…
<—- Us, 2005.
Happy Valentine’s Day everyone!
I promise to post the rest of the answers soon, and possibly some pics of the new place! Gotta get the final stuff lying around here into boxes.
Wow, and this is just a short Batch?
Well, at least I am getting to know more about you! You love meatloaf!
Happy Valentine’s Day to you and your Hubby!
Now, you gotta sing some more…
LB’s last blog post..For Sentimental Reasons
February 14th, 2008 at 2:21 am
yay!!!!! meatloaf is sooo yummy. rachael ray makes short cut using salsa! it really helps moisten turkey meatloaf which has a tendency to dry out. lmao @ “There are only so many hours in the day, and oh so many blogs to read.” hahahahaha. is it a coincidence so many bloggers met their hubbies online? celeb rehab/dr. drew= fab!! miami! palm trees! black beans! love! have you ever been to calle ocho (i’m sure you have)? i’m thinking of going down there for it.
jameil1922’s last blog post..Project Runway: Who’s Going to Fashion Week??
February 14th, 2008 at 2:51 am
you were a model? cool
and that wedding picture look so lovely… Happy Valentine’s Day
sting’s last blog post..Tag: Happy Valentine’s Day
February 14th, 2008 at 3:39 am
I am really looking forward to see photo posting of your new home. Or have you done it already?
The steamed pork with black beans sound yummy!
Andie Summerkiss’s last blog post..Handwriting and Character
February 14th, 2008 at 3:50 am
Happy Valentines Day!
We got our settlement date today. We can move in in 15 days. EEEEK!
Veronica’s last blog post..The Good and The Bad
February 14th, 2008 at 4:25 am
Nice wedding picture & Happy Valentine’s Day…
ecky’s last blog post..Mr. W
February 14th, 2008 at 4:45 am
And a happy Valentines to you – this is the coolest 13 collection in a while
*
*Goes to get the Popcorn for enjoying it properly
And have a good move tomorrow!!!
February 14th, 2008 at 5:20 am
Happy Valentine’s Day to you. Hope you’ll have a swell moment with your other half
Shireen’s last blog post..Homegrown Starfruits
February 14th, 2008 at 7:47 am
Happy Valentine’s Day, sweetheart. I am holding my breath – tomorrow is the big day. Love the answers. Thanks for sharing with us.
Lou Lohman’s last blog post..Seeing the image
February 14th, 2008 at 8:21 am
I love the pic of you guys! That is a wonderful wedding shot!
Anglophile Football Fanatic’s last blog post..Tails of a Skunk
February 14th, 2008 at 8:25 am
I really like this TT! And your new house sounds awesome – can’t wait for pictures.
Happy Valentine’s Day!
Annie’s last blog post..Thursday Thirteen, Valentine’s Day Edition
February 14th, 2008 at 8:32 am
I love the wedding picture – what a great choice for Valentine’s. Looks magazine material-ish.
Karen’s last blog post..Maybe I’m Not As Weird As All That
February 14th, 2008 at 8:45 am
That’s such a great photo of you guys! I love a good all inclusive resort too. Before I got pregnant we went to a place called Sun Village in the Dominican Republic (not luxurious, but a nice beach and breathtaking views and landscaping, including 7 awesome pools – plus, free booze). I wish I were there under a big old palm tree. Happy V-day.
Anne’s last blog post..Baby babble
February 14th, 2008 at 8:45 am
I’ve always wanted to be a dancer, too! The pole, the men eying you like a piece of meat, the smoke filled room. Let’s do it!
Dre the Texican’s last blog post..20 Things I Like
February 14th, 2008 at 8:46 am
What do you mean not that kind of dancer? How is my husband supposed to pay for law school? Happy Valentine’s Day from an EW!
Dre the Texican’s last blog post..20 Things I Like
February 14th, 2008 at 8:47 am
Aaaww, love the photo of you and the husband. Nice story. I met mine ina personal ad in the dark ages before internet.
clickmom’s last blog post..exposed
February 14th, 2008 at 8:57 am
WOW GIRL!! What an AWESOME post! Thank you for sharing with us! I knew your daughter was ALL THAT when I saw that about the JAZZ!! SHE ROCKS!!LOL! I hope you have the most AMAZING day today girl!
Crystal’s last blog post..Happy Valentines Day!!!
February 14th, 2008 at 9:14 am
Whew. This is becoming a very entertaining ride. Please continue. And…
Happy V Day!!!
Rian Fike’s last blog post..Thursday Thirteen: Perfect For Each Other.
February 14th, 2008 at 9:17 am
This was a great read!!! I so hear you about the boob thing..
Your wedding photo is so beautiful!
PS. Miami Beach strip was one of my fav places to go when I used to travel for business. I used to always stay at the Bentley.. LOVED IT!!
Kim’s last blog post..Thursday Thirteen
February 14th, 2008 at 9:40 am
Enjoyed reading! Great idea to get the questions and I can’t wait to read more. And I absolutely love your wedding photos! How beautiful! They are so original.
Happy Valentine’s Day!
Angela’s last blog post..My 100
February 14th, 2008 at 10:29 am
Happy Valentine’s Day! You know, refusing to post the photos is only making me more curious. At least name one of the music videos or movies. C’mon, you know you want to!
Burgh Baby’s Mom’s last blog post..Bringing Cheery Back
February 14th, 2008 at 10:31 am
I want that meatloaf recipe. Please?
Sister Honey Bunch’s last blog post..What is Your Weekend Latte Factor?
February 14th, 2008 at 10:35 am
I loved this T-13 … learning so much more about you as you responded to questions your readers posed. The wedding photo at the end is wonderful, and I hope you dance everyday … just for yourself! I’m off to Weight Watchers and hoping I made “good enough” choices this week for a loss even though I ate out daily with friends.
Hugs and blessings,
storyteller’s last blog post..Thursday Thirteen #12 – Healing Beliefs
February 14th, 2008 at 10:49 am
Aren’t you smart working your Q&A into a TT! Nice Vday graphic btw:)
Nap Warden’s last blog post..He Likes the Weather…
February 14th, 2008 at 11:02 am
that was an awesome tt!
happy valentines day!
xoxo
February 14th, 2008 at 11:10 am
Happy Valentine’s Day, Sandy!
How did I know you were going to say No to my last question?
Daddy Dan’s last blog post..Happy Valentine’s Day
February 14th, 2008 at 11:42 am
Thanks for sharing them! Happy Valentine’s Day!
Mariposa’s last blog post..A Rose For You All!
February 14th, 2008 at 11:51 am
NO WAY! I lived in Bay Harbor for two years as a child.
Emily R’s last blog post..Reunion
February 14th, 2008 at 11:51 am
Awesome answers! I’m looking forward to the rest of them
Ashley’s last blog post..Oh, rubber ducky!
February 14th, 2008 at 12:25 pm
sandy, i wld love to see photos of u when u were on the runway.. how abt telling us which movies u were in, so i can go check it out. dont be stingy ler, i know u r beautiful.. (does this work?)
i used to shop at Express and BR too when I was in Philly.. How I wish we met I was in US. at least I get to know another Chinse girl.. hey more of ur wedding photos can? I am so demanding huh….
wen’s last blog post..Valentine’s Day Dinner
February 14th, 2008 at 12:33 pm
btw, i love J. Crew!!!
wen’s last blog post..Valentine’s Day Dinner
February 14th, 2008 at 12:34 pm
You are so cute in the wedding picture. But you totally need to find a youtube of you in the boyband video and post it for us!
Sister Sassy’s last blog post..My Marriage Meltdown: Discovering My Soulmate 10 Years After I Married Him
February 14th, 2008 at 12:59 pm
That is the loviest wedding photo I have ever see. Truly Stunning.
pjswife’s last blog post..Heard Around the Daycare Room
February 14th, 2008 at 1:36 pm
Lovely TT! I love your pictures and all the info. Your new home sounds practically perfect. Hope you have many happy years there. Sandra Bullock is a perfect choice to play you – you two even look a bit alike.
Happy Valentine’s Day!
Eve’s last blog post..Valentine’s 13
February 14th, 2008 at 1:59 pm
Wicked post girl…loved getting to know more about you.
“was born and raised in Miami, Florida, where I worshiped the beach and ate tons of black beans and rice.”
Me? Jealous. I love beans. I love rice. I love beach.
Huckdoll’s last blog post..Pardon the Interruption
February 14th, 2008 at 2:10 pm
That was a fab TT! Thanks for answering my questions!
Happy Valentine’s Day!
Kathryn’s last blog post..And the winner is…
February 14th, 2008 at 3:26 pm
Can I go with you on vacation?
AtomiK Kitten’s last blog post..Life Explained
February 14th, 2008 at 3:27 pm
Wow, incredible list and great getting to know you better.
Penelope Anne’s last blog post..Thursday Thirteen #20 ~ The Love of my Life
February 14th, 2008 at 4:08 pm
Happy Valentine’s day! I hope you have a stressfree day.
February 14th, 2008 at 4:19 pm
Great Q&A!!
OMG…that wedding picture is SO beautiful! OMG..WOW..did this by chance become a magazine cover somewhere..it should have. (your husband is a hottie)
mp’s last blog post..Ode to my Valentine
February 14th, 2008 at 4:38 pm
Happy Valentine! I’ll read your post tomorrow, I’m off to share some romance with my hubby now! Bye!
Jientje’s last blog post..Thirsday thirteen, thirteen pictures….
February 14th, 2008 at 5:42 pm
Dr. Drew is a stud!
Manda’s last blog post..The Mini-Plague
February 14th, 2008 at 6:31 pm
Great TT Sandy – and what a lovely wedding photo! You both look gorgeous, what a lovely spot too. No wonder your baby is such a doll!
Karen MEG’s last blog post..Thursday Thirteen – Kiss
February 14th, 2008 at 6:44 pm
wow!you are super!It’s a long questionaires!!!You have a beautiful wedding pic.You were a model?wowww!Happy valentine’s day!
sweetiepie’s last blog post..Sister Swollen Leg
February 14th, 2008 at 6:47 pm
Happy Valentine’s Day!
And wow, that’s a beautiful wedding picture!!!
Linda’s last blog post..Happy Valentine’s Day from Delicious Scent
February 14th, 2008 at 6:49 pm
i LOVE LOVE the pic of you guys in 2005….B.E.A.U.T.I.F.U.L.
Happy packing up those last little things…
Sassy’s last blog post..Thankful Thursday
February 14th, 2008 at 6:57 pm
Thanks for the answer. But I have to say I hate meatloaf! LOL. Go search for “weeping meatloaf” on my site – never ever again!! Thanks for the great list! (P.S. Your wedding photos are so beautiful!)
Tasina’s last blog post..Dieting Schmieting
February 14th, 2008 at 8:50 pm
Love the pic! Happy Valentine’s Day
janethesane’s last blog post..Valentine’s Day Thad Tales
February 14th, 2008 at 10:01 pm
I LOVE your wedding photos!
Sarcastic Mom’s last blog post..Dawn’s sharing VD with me.
February 14th, 2008 at 10:47 pm
Lots of info here! And wonderful wedding photo!
Jen of a2eatwrite’s last blog post..What’s Cooking Wednesday: Jen’s Chocolate Custard
February 14th, 2008 at 10:51 pm
excellent!
So how tall are you?
and ebay doesn’t suck for finding clothes… sometimes…
Dawn’s last blog post..Reinforcements
February 14th, 2008 at 11:24 pm
Oh! What a cool post!!! Happy Valentine’s Day to you and your family
Chrissy’s last blog post..My heart belongs to two men…
February 14th, 2008 at 11:50 pm
I’d like to see the model pics too. But who am I to talk about posting pictures of yourself.
Happy TT!
cajunvegan’s last blog post..Pissing Off the Internet One Soon to Be Ex-Blogger User at a Time (TT 33)
February 15th, 2008 at 12:09 am
I loved this post! Beautiful pictures…. Check out my Valentine’s Story..lol I posted the craziest pic of me….
Beth from Around The Funny Farm’s last blog post..YES, I Am Thankful
February 15th, 2008 at 12:17 am
Great responses. Can we be friends???? Seriously, I swear I know you so much more now. These things are great!
Have a great Valentine’s Day!
LaskiGal’s last blog post..American Idol: A Letter and Hollywood High Notes (Pun Intended)
February 15th, 2008 at 12:47 am
I loved this! We can vacation together in the tropics and eat Paula Dean’s meatloaf! Dont’ you just love her? I want her to be my mother-in-law – SERIOUSLY.
Anyway, it was nice to get to know you better! You’ve had quite a life so far . . .
Carrie’s last blog post..Pants
February 15th, 2008 at 12:49 am
Dr. Drew IS delicious. Yum yum yum. I want to wash him down with a bite of your meatloaf. (Wow, that sounds pervy…)
imaginary sarah’s last blog post..You need a bun to bite Benny Lava
February 15th, 2008 at 2:33 am
I love that little peek at the new house, Sandy! Congrats!!
Angela’s last blog post..The Carnation Sale
February 15th, 2008 at 8:04 am
Yay! This is a fun read. And your “dancing” answer made me think of videos. Ah no, I’ll not a ask a video now. I don’t want to beg. Heheh.
But really, I enjoyed this one. And your wedding pic is too lovely to ignore. Happy Valentine’s day!
mama meji’s last blog post..Thankful Thursday #3
February 15th, 2008 at 9:48 am
You do have the BEST wedding pics!
LOVE your answers and getting to know more about you! Can’t wait for the next batch.
amy’s last blog post..Smitten
February 15th, 2008 at 7:55 pm
Celeb Rehab is oddly interesting, but I’ve only watched a couple episodes of it.
When I was in college, Dr. Drew had a speaking engagement here. At the time I had been watching a lot of his and Adam Corola’s show (sp?—the sex talk one, on MTV). I was EXCITED to meet him. I thought he was awesome, and just down right cool…and I felt sorry that he had to deal with Adam all the time.
When T and I walked threw the line to get his autograph—which was on the back of my ticket, and I have since lost, or else I’d give it to you—it was a big disappointment. I think I was too caught up in the whole meeting a celebrity idea. The only other person I had meet (incidently, all at the college, back before I met T) up until that point was BobCat Goldthwait, before he lost all his weight, when he was actually an OKAY guy. Unless I had met Tony Kushner before that, but I don’t think I was in the class I had to go see that for yet. I made what I think was a REAL fool of myself then—sorta emotional and other things, I was a real blabbering fool, I feel sorry for him having to deal with me…I want to meet him again one day, and tell him that while I know he probably doesn’t remember me, I met him at my college, and I want to apologize because I was a bit of an odd wreck that day. NOW HE WAS COOL. I’d really love to meet Tony Kushner again!
February 16th, 2008 at 2:11 am
Funny! I had the biggest crush on Sandra Bullock after I watched While You Were Sleeping. I didn’t care that it was a chick flick. My sister was doing some exchange program in HK at the time and saw the Chinese version of the poster in the train station and took it and sent it to me. I still have it today. Ok I must be buzzin to have admitted that I liked a chick flick…
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February 16th, 2008 at 3:41 am
Amazing! I just started reviewing mums-working-at-home for few days and I don’t have enough hours/day to cover at least 10% of what I found!
Truth being told, girls, I congrat every one of you and I feel most proud of counting myself among you!
Reading your lines and learning from your experiences or exchanging thoughts with you gives motherhood a new dimension!
K
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February 16th, 2008 at 6:19 am
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