Friday, August 8, 2008

Saturday 9: Working In The Coalmines


Working In The Coalmines
1. What is your job and do you like it?
I am a corporate travel agent. Do I like it? Define like. Well, I like my boss & my clients so that is a good thing. My commute on the other hand is another story. It is 45 miles each way, but normally takes me 90mins each way. So 3hrs on top of working a full work day sometimes gets crazy.

2. What to you do to unwind after work?

Alcohol Coffee. Since my commute is technically after work, I have 90mins at least to entertain myself (2hrs at least on Fridays). I am a wiz at entertaining myself. I sing along to the radio like you would think I'm auditioning for American Idol (too bad the cut-off is 30), I sometimes amuse myself by making up songs too. What else, Oh yes, I talk on the cell phone. (yes, I practice safe driving, bluetooth is worn at all times..hehehe) When I get home, I unwind by having some dinner, watching a little TV, spending time with my hubby (wink), and just chilling & getting ready to do it all over again the next day.

3. Who have you known the longest of your friends?

Besides my sister, because she is one of my best friends, that would be my best friend Colleen. She & I have known each other since kindergarten. We met the day school began by the hopscotch area in our school yard. We will be best friends 31yrs come this September.

4. Who do you go to for advice?
My sister or my best friend.

5. Not counting your current relationship, how many times have you been in love?
Before my husband, I had a few long relationships, but I was only in love with one of them. That relationship lasted 4yrs.

6. What is your favorite snack food?
Better question is what isn't my favorite snack food would have to be ice cream. I like chocolate also and Doritos and chips.

7. What is the best meal you ate this week?
That would be my angel hair pasta with meat sauce and the leftovers that were left behind that Bud finished. (LOL!!!!!!!!!!)

8. What to you is the most important factor in romantic attraction?
Well to me honesty is the most important thing which also is tied with trust. I think a romantic attraction is the whole package - mind, body & soul. A sense of humor is a must. I'm not sure if I answered this question right. I've been up for 20hrs so I'm beginning to fade.

9. What do you think is your worst habit?
Probably the fact that I can burst into song at any given moment. If something reminds me of a song, I will just burst out and sing it.

12 comments:

Coffee Slut said...

Great answers! I'll have to do this when I get home tonight, I'm running out of time this morning!

Anonymous said...

almost similar answer for number eight.

mine is here - http://lupusurvivor.com/?p=52. hope you can drop by. thanks.

Jodi said...

Sue - thanks! It was fun. I look forward to reading your answers. Hope you have a nice day at work. And don't I know ALL about running out of time. I am "down to the wire" girl. Hehehe

milet - I will go give you answers a look

Trish said...

I could not handle your commute - that is insane! On the other hand, it's awesome that you are still friends with a girl from kindergarten. :)

Jodi said...

WoW! You have a long commute!

Jodi said...

Hi Trish & Jodi...yeah, it definetely is a long commute, I've been doing it now almost 9yrs. I feel like it has aged me! Luckily I like my job because I wouldn't do it otherwise. There would be no way..LOL!
PS to Trish..yeah, her & I are very close..she is like my third sister to me. God really blessed me with her.

Bud Fisher said...

When I worked in Boston, I had a commute like that. It was thirty eight miles and could take an hour and a half. Now I live and work in a city that doesn't have even a rush hour! (& I love it...) I am glad your are pleased with the award!

Debbie said...

great answers! I'll post mine tomorrow (late again) unwinding with alcohol after work is always a nice thing. Ever hear of "mommy's time out" wine? LOL

Anonymous said...

One of my favorite people bursts into song at random moments.. that's not a bad habit! :)

I listen to lots of podcasts and audiobooks when I commute because I tend to get bored with the radio after a while.

Happy Saturday!

Maria's Space said...

Great answers. I love your number 9, that just makes you a good person.

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Jodi said...

Bud - so you know my pain!! I want to live in a city like yours. I'll get burnt out if I do it much longer. I'm holding on though because I like the job. -- Yes, I really do like the award. Thank you!!!

TT&T - Looking forward to reading the answers. That wine..do they make a brand for people who don't have kids?? If I can request sangria..LOL!

Natalie - I got to get a converter for my iPod to listen to the podcasts. I download a lot too. My car stereo doesn't have a hook-up. I also listen to podcasts when I'm not singing.

Jodi said...

Onangelwings - Thanks!! That was very sweet.