Questions To Get To Know Someone

Most hated chore on the household chore list? Dusting!

In life who has had the most influence on you? My parents, without a doubt. Also my grandparents, Sean, a few close friends, and some very good teachers I had growing up.

What do you consider your greatest achievement? I've had a few - graduating from the UPS honors college (and writing/presenting my thesis), getting my job at Boeing, and now buying a house!

What is the one thing for which you would most like to be remembered for after your death? Being a good daughter, sister, girlfriend, and friend.

If Heaven exists, what would you like to hear God say when you arrive at the Pearly Gates? "You're early, we aren't ready for you yet. Please come back later."

Do you have any phobias? Arachnophobia. And I'm slightly claustrophobic.

If you were to perform in the circus, what would you do? Nothing, that doesn't really appeal to me and honestly I don't have any cool tricks - plus I'm not the daredevil type, so I wouldn't want to do any stunts.

If you could be one kind of beer which one would you be and why? Henry Weinhard's Summer Ale because it's light and delicious!

Who in your family are you most proud of? I'm proud of a good majority of my family. I'm very proud of all those in my family who have served their country - I love that I come from a military family. I'm proud of my mom and my grandma for being incredible mothers. I'm proud of my cousins for many of the struggles they've overcome. And I'm especially proud of my brother for going after his dreams. I really admire his determination and the courage it takes to go after something that could take years to achieve. I'm envious of that drive.

Name 1 thing you miss about being a kid. It's funny because I was just talking to a friend at work about this today. I miss the lack of responsibility, the sense of security in knowing that Mom and Dad would always take care of everything and that for the most part, they could always make things better.

As a child, what did you want to be when you grew up? I wanted to be like James Herriot - a vet, a writer, and a farmer.

What extremely difficult life situation have you overcome and how did you do it? I had depression for two years in high school after my grandpa died. I didn't really do anything to overcome it, I just managed to survive it. It wasn't until I went to Costa Rica my senior year of high school that I started to see the beauty in life again...probably why Costa Rica will always hold a very special place in my heart.

Which is the best vacation you’ve ever had? There have been a few. Costa Rica for the reasons mentioned above. Cozumel with my family and Vegas with Sean. Also, all the trips to Long Beach growing up - those were great.

Which is the most funniest prank played on you or played by you? I can't recall any great pranks anyone has pulled on me, but I pulled a great one on Kirsten our sophomore year of college. It still makes for a great story. :)

List 1 thing you wish you could change about yourself: I wish I were less critical of people (it's a Ricker family trait)...and I would like to be more patient.

Who would you turn to if you were in desperate need of help? My parents and Sean.

If you could choose, how would you want to die? Peacefully in my sleep.

Name 1 thing you love about being an adult. The independence.

Which would you rather have, $50,000 or true love? True love. $50,000 isn't that hard to come by (over time of course).

What do you value most in life? Family and friends.

Do you believe everything happens for a reason? I'd like to think so, but sometimes I think that crappy things just happen and though there isn't always a reason, things tend to work out in the end.

What do you consider the most important event of your life so far? Being born. :)

What would be your dream job? A recruitment and retention specialist for a large corporation. Or a business owner.

Have you ever lived or worked out of the country? No, but I would love the opportunity some day.

Name three exotic countries you would like to visit. I can't pick just three - Africa, Germany, Italy, Greece, Ireland, and Australia probably top the list (though they aren't all exactly exotic).

If you could start your own restaurant, what would it be? I want to open my own restaurant one day, so I have way too many ideas!

What goal do you most want to accomplish in your lifetime? I want to have a family first and foremost. Then I want to have my own business.

If you could go on a road trip with any person (dead or alive), who would you choose and where would you go? I'd go with Sean because life is always a fun adventure when we're together. It wouldn't really matter where we went, but it would be fun to drive down to California and hit all the wineries!
 
Who was your first crush? I'm sure I had crushes in preschool (not joking), but the first crush I really remember was on Jeff Johnson in Kindergarten.

What is your favorite book? The Outsiders. And Life of Pi.

How did you meet your significant other? Online actually, but it was more romantic than it sounds.

What do you think the secret to a good life is? Love and happiness.

What are you afraid of? Failure.

What is your most cherished childhood memory? I have so many...making poppy people with GG, summers spent at Cushman, fishing with my dad, spending rainy days watching Anne of Green Gables with my mom, Christmases in Leavenworth...who can choose?

If given a choice, what farm animal would you want to be? Random question, but I'd want to be a horse. Being able to run that fast and for that long seems really freeing.

Where is your favorite place on this earth? Wherever my family is.

What are your pet peeves? My two biggest pet peeves are bad grammar (especially from management) and people who insist on going under the speed limit in the fast lane.

Why do you like living in this area? Because Seattle is heaven on earth in the summer.

Who is your best friend? Sean. And Andrew...even though we haven't spoken in years. He will always be my best friend.

What is your favorite time of day? The time of day right before the sun sets, when it is still light out but the sun looks especially golden. Also, Sunday mornings.

What's a favorite memory with friends? In high school, Mark, Andrew, and I left school during lunch and took off for the day. We went to Red Robin for lunch, then went back to my house to swim in the lake. It was a beautiful day, so we spent the whole time out floating on tubes and talking. Later that night we had a bonfire and roasted marshmallows. I had a final that day, but since I never skipped school, my mom let me off the hook and wrote a note to excuse me.