Day 17: Mmm Food

Share one of your favourite recipes. What do you like about it?

I absolutely love Mom's homemade Chicken Parmesan. She makes it from scratch and it's absolutely incredible. It's my all-time favourite meal and Mom always makes extras for left-overs the next day. On our birthdays, my mom always makes us a special meal. My brothers and I always request Chicken Parm. No one makes it like she does. It's just sooo good!!

Day 16: Childhood Memories

Tell us about a memory that you remember from your childhood. Why do you think this memory sticks out in your mind?

There are so many memories that I have from my childhood. One that really jumps out at me is shopping with my Gran. She used to take me and my brothers out quite often. We would get to go on a bus adventure with her, which was very exciting as a child. She would treat us to lunch of our choice and we would walk around the shops with her. She was an absolutely wonderful woman who I miss more than I could ever describe. So much of my life has been shaped by her and having her in my childhood was the greatest thing that any kid could ever have.

Day 15 : Best Mom Ever!

Our moms do some incredible things for us, tell us a time when your mom did something above and beyond. Whether it's something big, small, or just simple words.

It's ironic that this is posted on a day that my mom and I have been fighting. That being said, my mom is pretty spectacular. While she is not perfect and definitely has her faults, she has always been supportive of me and my brothers. She does a lot for us and always picks us up when we stumble or fall.

Day 13: When I was little, I wanted to be...

What did you dream of being when you were little? What did you imagine that occupation would be like?

When I was a kid, I used to dream of being a teacher. When my friends played house, I used to play teacher/student. I even went so far as to line up my teddy bears and stuffed animals and teach them. I think it's funny that my entire life - all through childhood, high school, and even part of university - I was convinced I was going to be a teacher then suddenly it changed (which is a long story all in itself). I guess it's a relief to be back where I started and taking the steps to achieve my childhood dream.

Day 12: The Holiday I am looking forward to...

What is the holiday you are most looking forward to in 2011? Why? Who will be there? What will you do to celebrate?

I always look forward to the Christmas Season. I love the get togethers with friends, family and loved ones. I love the decorations and lights against the snow. I love the trees and the smells. I love the food and preparation of it all. I would say this is the Holiday that I am looking forward to the most.

Day 11: The best movie I've ever watched

What is the best movie you have ever watched? Did you relate to the main characters? How do you feel when you watch it? Can you watch it repeatedly without boring of it?

I have a few favourite movies but I don't have anything that really stands out in my mind as a favourite. I enjoy all different genres of movies - comedy, suspense, drama, romance, etc. - so for me to have one favourite movie is impossible.

A few movies that come to mind are Fox and the Hound. It is my favourite Disney movie and it never fails to make me sob like a baby. Inception was also incredible. It made me think and it blew my mind. Still to this day, I haven't completely figured out the movie. Death at a Funeral, the UK version, is one of the funniest movies that I have ever seen. I don't think that I have ever laughed so hard in a movie before. It was amazing.

Day 10: Insects

Tell us about the scariest or ugliest insect you've ever seen, found in your home, touched… etc…

I don't actually have a memory of insects that I've touched or seen. They're not really something that stands out in vivid memory to me. Yes, I've seen thousands - maybe even millions - of bugs over the course of my life. Nothing stands out in my mind though. I'm not squemish when it comes to bugs - usually, I'm the one that has to get rid of them.