1. Give me a nickname and explain why you picked it.
Yano-bi-wan-Kenobi. Because it's a clever integration of your nickname "yano". =D
2. Am I loveable?
Most definitely!
3. How long have you known me?
I've known you only thru the web for about a year.
4. When and how did we first meet?
Never met.
5. What was your first impression?
You're a geek girl who loves being a goof.
6. Do you still think that way about me now?
Most definitely.
7. What do you think my weakness is?
Pooh.
8. Do you think I'll get married?
Aren't you already married? :)
9. What do you think makes me happy?
Great friends and family, and Dave (not me, the other one).
10. What do you think makes me sad?
Loss.
11. What reminds you of me?
Myself, a little bit. I think we have a similar sense of humor.
12. If you could give me anything what would it be?
A life-size Pooh.
13. How well do you know me?
Not especially well, but we were roommates at one time ;)
14. When's the last time you saw me?
Never met you.
15. Ever wanted to tell me something but couldn't?
Yes.
16. Do you think I could kill someone?
Yes, if they were threatening someone dear to you. You have Jedi skillz, after all.
17. Describe me in one word.
Awesome.
18. Do you think our friendship is getting stronger/weaker/or staying the same?
I think it's in a very nice stasis.
19. Do you feel that you could talk to me about anything and I would listen?
Actually, I do.
20. Are you going to put this on your journal and see what I say about you?
Not sure. I'm afraid. LOL

1. Give me a nickname and explain why you picked it.
I'm bad at making up nicknames. But I call you Ms. Yano a lot since you're married now. Can't be a 'miss' anymore!

2. Am I loveable? Yes, very

3. How long have you known me? Since around Feb-Mar 2002, although we only met in person for the first time in Feb 2003

4. When and how did we first meet? Feb 2003 at the SLC Short Track World Cup. Like I need to tell you that!

5. What was your first impression? You were what I expected! I think I already knew you pretty well at that point, so my first impression wasn't really a first impression.

6. Do you still think that way about me now? Yup

7. What do you think my weakness is?
You care way too much what other people think about you. (The fact that you posted this thing just proves my point!)

8. Do you think I'll get married?
It's a little late to be asking that question, no?

9. What do you think makes me happy? Being loved

10. What do you think makes me sad? Having your love rejected

11. What reminds you of me?
short track, blogs, anything filipino, chicago, the color purple

12. If you could give me anything what would it be? peace

13. How well do you know me? Overall pretty well, but I suspect I don't know the whole you!

14. When's the last time you saw me? in October, at the Marquette World Cup

15. Ever wanted to tell me something but couldn't?
Yes, a few times! It's not you though. I tend to be chicken.

16. Do you think I could kill someone?
hahahaha - no way!

17. Describe me in one word.
fun-loving

18. Do you think our friendship is getting stronger/weaker/or staying the same?
hmm... i'd say at the moment it's staying the same, although it's gotten stronger recently

19. Do you feel that you could talk to me about anything and I would listen
probably

20. Are you going to put this on your journal and see what I say about you?
I don't think I have the guts

1. Give me a nickname and explain why you picked it. I don't know if I can. You'll always be Yano to me.

2. Am I loveable? Of course! Silly girl.

3. How long have you known me? approx. 2 years

4. When and how did we first meet? At one of Monica's Apolo chats last fall.

5. What was your first impression? Nice, funny and slightly twisted. :)

6. Do you still think that way about me now? Naturally!

7. What do you think my weakness is? Hippos! (You forget who you went to the zoo with)

8. Do you think I'll get married? DUH!

9. What do you think makes me happy? Being with loved ones, family and friends.

10. What do you think makes me sad? Having any of the above taken away from you - or if someone took away your camera.

11. What reminds you of me? Anyone with a camera and comics.

12. If you could give me anything what would it be? A final day with your mom (healthy) to do mother/daughter stuff with.

13. How well do you know me? Somewhat but not too well.

14. When's the last time you saw me? November at the zoo.

15. Ever wanted to tell me something but couldn't? Yes.

16. Do you think I could kill someone? No.

17. Describe me in one word. Giving.

18. Do you think our friendship is getting stronger/weaker/or staying the same? Same.

19. Do you feel that you could talk to me about anything and I would listen? Yes.

20. Are you going to put this on your journal and see what I say about you? Of course!

1. Give me a nickname and explain why you picked it: Kiss-tine
2. Am I loveable? Absolutely
3. How long have you known me? Since the day you were born
4. When and how did we first meet? Probably the day you were born
5. What was your first impression?Hey! She looks like me!
6. Do you still think that way about me now? Uh... no...
7. What do you think my weakness is? Comic books
8. Do you think I'll get married? You are married
9. What do you think makes me happy? Being in the spotlight. Making people laugh.
10. What do you think makes me sad? Being away from your family
11. What reminds you of me? the song "Fever" and Cher
12. If you could give me anything what would it be? a vacation
13. How well do you know me? Not as well as I used to. But enough to know when you're happy or sad...
14. When's the last time you saw me? Nov 30?
15. Ever wanted to tell me something but couldn't? Probably... but not because I didn't want to tell. Just because we don't really talk as much as we used to.
16. Do you think I could kill someone? Nope... You'd probably send me or Fatima to do it... hehehe...
17. Describe me in one word. Packrat
18. Do you think our friendship is getting stronger/weaker/or staying the same? Hopefully getting stronger again.
19. Do you feel that you could talk to me about anything and I would listen? Definitely.
20. Are you going to put this on your journal and see what I say about you? You got this from my blog...

1.Give me a nickname and explain why you picked it. Venus. Is an explanation necessary? evil grin

2.Am I loveable? No. Not even a little.

3.How long have you known me? Too long.

4.When and how did we first meet? At the airport in Salt Lake City in February of this year. You looked at me like I was a creepy old man trying to give you candy.

5.What was your first impression? You were shorter than I imagined.

6.Do you still think that way about me now? Yes. As far as I know, you haven’t grown.

7.What do you think my weakness is? Um…nah, I better not say it.

8.Do you think I'll get married? You mean, get married again? You should be happy you found one guy to marry you. Let’s not get greedy.

9.What do you think makes me happy? See number 7.

10.What do you think makes me sad? People who don’t answer this questionnaire seriously.

11.What reminds you of me? Would you be offended if I said big butts?

12.If you could give me anything what would it be? A good laugh.

13.How well do you know me? I guess I’ll find out after you read this? ;)

14.When's the last time you saw me? Standing by the door of the Marquette Holiday Inn. What you were doing there is anybody's guess.

15.Ever wanted to tell me something but couldn't? Nah, I pretty much say whatever’s on my mind, whether you want to know or not.

16.Do you think I could kill someone? Yes. For a dime. Or a churro, whatever the hell that is.

17.Describe me in one word. See number 7.

18.Do you think our friendship is getting stronger/weaker/or staying the same? Weaker. When I saw this questionnaire I crossed you out of my address book.

19.Do you feel that you could talk to me about anything and I would listen? I feel I could talk to you about anything, but I’m fairly sure you wouldn’t listen.

20.Are you going to put this on your journal and see what I say about you? I don’t have a journal, but if I did I wouldn’t because I’m not sure I care.

You're such a dork. I'll email you my real answers. ;)

1. Give me a nickname and explain why you picked it. - Yano. I'm not clever enough to come up with my own.
2. Am I loveable? - Most Definately.
3. How long have you known me? -Since March 2, 2000.
4. When and how did we first meet? -My first day at my current employer we meet, actually I meet you during my interview first. You were my mentor when I started.
5. What was your first impression? - She reminds me of myself somewhat. Very intelligent, attractive, and nice person (not neccessary any of these reminded me of myself - just to note). And damn I can't believe clients are "hitting on" her while she is helping them on the phone! That was impressive!
6. Do you still think that way about me now? - Yup!
7. What do you think my weakness is? - Jack and Cokes, ST, comics. There are more, but am stumped currently.
8. Do you think I'll get married? - I think I remember attending the joyous occasion! :)
9. What do you think makes me happy? - Family and Friends.
10. What do you think makes me sad? - Missing Family & Friends
11. What reminds you of me? - The Pern books, comics, J-Lo, hearing guys talk about beautiful Flippino women.
12. If you could give me anything what would it be? - Empathy, Hugs, Chocolate, Donuts, An Ear, Close to Anything You asked, what can I say I like you!
13. How well do you know me? -I know what you're willing to show, but I know there are more layers. But I'm happy to know you, regardless of how many layers I know.
14. When's the last time you saw me? - A time of sadness for you.
15. Ever wanted to tell me something but couldn't? - Yes many times.
16. Do you think I could kill someone? - Tough one. I don't think you would, but I would believe its possible.
17. Describe me in one word. - Beautiful. (I recently described you and your 2 sisters to my friends this way - you all are very beautiful, and I mean that beyond the appreances).
18. Do you think our friendship is getting stronger/weaker/or staying the same? - I guess the same.
19. Do you feel that you could talk to me about anything and I would listen? -No, but only because I think some of things I may want to talk about anyone wouldn't want to listen.
20. Are you going to put this on your journal and see what I say about you? - Not sure. I could. Would you comment?

1. Give me a nickname and explain why you picked it. ---Wonderwoman cuz you seem to be a strong kick ass person
2. Am I loveable?---No! lol, yes
3. How long have you known me? ---uh, going on two years
4. When and how did we first meet?---through the rusty forums
5. What was your first impression? ---umm...didn't really have one since I have not met you in person but you seemed really nice and funny
6. Do you still think that way about me now? ---of course
7. What do you think my weakness is?---really good food and music (and speedskaters)
8. Do you think I'll get married? ---This one is hard. I think yes.
9. What do you think makes me happy? ---You seem to be a positive person so I'm gonna say a lot of things.
10. What do you think makes me sad?---Difficult situations and people
11. What reminds you of me? ---hmm for some reason, Outkast cuz once you said you liked that song and anything Olympics related.
12. If you could give me anything what would it be? ---how about uh well uh...new car. I don't know, everyone would like a car. I don't know anything else that sounds good.
13. How well do you know me? ---Obviously, not very well (see ques. 12)
14. When's the last time you saw me?---Never
15. Ever wanted to tell me something but couldn't? ---Nope
16. Do you think I could kill someone? --- If they were about to hurt someone you cared about and you had to do something and it accidently happened. But I don't think you can kill someone on purpose.
17. Describe me in one word. ---Spiffy
18. Do you think our friendship is getting stronger/weaker/or staying the same? ---umm...staying the same.
19. Do you feel that you could talk to me about anything and I would listen?---Yeah, you're a good listener (reader)
20. Are you going to put this on your journal and see what I say about you? ---Maybe

1. Give me a nickname and explain why you picked it. Crazy Funny Lady. Because you ALWAYS MAKE ME LAUGH!

2. Am I loveable? Well, you seem to be.

3. How long have you known me? I'm going to say about a year or so.

4. When and how did we first meet? It was either on Ohnozone or one of the ST Chats.

5. What was your first impression? WOW, this Chick is funny and Creative!

6. Do you still think that way about me now? Yes, I think you are Funny, creative and very well written! :)

7. What do you think my weakness is? Well, I can't say that I know because I haven't met you face to face yet. I'm going to take a shot in the dark and say FOOD!

8. Do you think I'll get married? You've been there done that!

9. What do you think makes me happy? Your hubby, your family, your friends, a good time and laughing. The simple things. (again taking a shot in the dark)

10. What do you think makes me sad?
People who say mean things and just being plain mean and stupid, the loss of a friend over something silly.

11. What reminds you of me? You are always cracking jokes and being a "wise acre" (sorry Pennsylvaina Dutch saying there, means smart ass LOL) But you are nice about it you are not mean.

12. If you could give me anything what would it be? A big hug to make you feel better about the last few months.

13. How well do you know me? I can't say I know you at all. We have never met face to face, we have only chatted on line a few times. But you seem like a very sweet person and I would love to meet you someday.

14. When's the last time you saw me? Well I saw you on line about 2 or 3 weeks ago. Does that count?

15. Ever wanted to tell me something but couldn't? Well, I'm sure I did but I couldn't tell you right now what. LOL

16. Do you think I could kill someone? No I don't think so. But since I never really met you YOU NEVER KNOW! LOL just kidding. I think you are pretty safe.

17. Describe me in one word. Pissing a kidney funny. Ok that is 4 words, what are you going to do kill me? LOL see question #16

18. Do you think our friendship is getting stronger/weaker/or staying the same? Well, I would say staying about the same. But I think it would be fun to become better friends.

19. Do you feel that you could talk to me about anything and I would listen? Well, I think you would listen fine, but the problem would be me. I'm pretty shy about such things. I hate to bother people. :)

20. Are you going to put this on your journal and see what I say about you? Already did it and I gave you credit for it. Hope you don't mind that I stole your idea ;)

I'll get to this later since I just got home, but for now all I have to say is that you are MUCH MUCH MUCH braver than I. hmmmmm, wonder what makes me say that??? hahaha

this sho is long... but why not ;)

1. Give me a nickname and explain why you picked it.
how about Tacio? pronounced tah-show. must i really explain?

2. Am I loveable?
Of course! Look at that punum...

3. How long have you known me?
just through the blog and about 4 months

4. When and how did we first meet?
never and dunno?

5. What was your first impression?
she looks like my cousin christine... what a coincidence

6. Do you still think that way about me now?
not with that short hair ;)

7. What do you think my weakness is?
the internet.

8. Do you think I'll get married?
ummmmmm...yes.

9. What do you think makes me happy?
pictures. good times.

10. What do you think makes me sad?
being alone

11. What reminds you of me?
speed skates

12. If you could give me anything what would it be?
a good book on how to enjoy life in southern california.

13. How well do you know me?
only what you tell us... which is actually alot. also see

14. When's the last time you saw me?
when i clicked on my bookmark to this site.

15. Ever wanted to tell me something but couldn't?
naw... i'll type it if i want to tell it

16. Do you think I could kill someone?
in self defense, i think anyone could kill someone.

17. Describe me in one word.
uplifting

18. Do you think our friendship is getting stronger/weaker/or staying the same?
staying the same?

19. Do you feel that you could talk to me about anything and I would listen?
i'm sure if we met you would

20. Are you going to put this on your journal and see what I say about you?
sure why not. :)

All right..here goes:

1. Give me a nickname and explain why you picked it.
Yano ablano..it is silly and it rhymes.
2. Am I loveable?
most definitely.
3. How long have you known me?
when the heck did we meet? last summer? yeah, we met in June.
4. When and how did we first meet?
Rusty's dinner in Chicago. wild times.
5. What was your first impression?
wild & crazy that one.
6. Do you still think that way about me now?
yep. wild & crazy in a loveable and fun way!
7. What do you think my weakness is?
short-trackers, duh
8. Do you think I'll get married?
Psychic Lara says "I foresee upcoming nuptials." Oh wait, you already are!
9. What do you think makes me happy?
family, friends, ST, the web, your job and being silly..comics too
10. What do you think makes me sad?
being away from home
11. What reminds you of me?
ST, Honda CRVs! :) and Bay City
12. If you could give me anything what would it be?
a hug
13. How well do you know me?
pretty well?? i dunno.
14. When's the last time you saw me?
mom's funeral
15. Ever wanted to tell me something but couldn't?
well, now that you are married...rusty is all MINE baby. ;) just playin'.
16. Do you think I could kill someone?
if you had to in order to protect a loved one yes.
17. Describe me in one word.
creative.
18. Do you think our friendship is getting stronger/weaker/or staying the same?
staying the same
19. Do you feel that you could talk to me about anything and I would listen?
i think we did during our eternal drive to Bay City (what was it, 9 hours??)
20. Are you going to put this on your journal and see what I say about you?
well you see everyone, i am HTML-challenged. *gasp* I know, I know..must get with the times.
I do not have a journal therefore it will not be going into my journal.
But if I did, rest assured it would be there!

Aww...I love you guys! You're all the bestest readers ever seen on the internet.

1. Give me a nickname and explain why you picked it.
Black 'Jack & Coke' Widow.....Combining your love of pool and what you do when you play.
2. Am I loveable? Of Course
3. How long have you known me?
Almost 6 Years
4. When and how did we first meet?
I met you in May of '98 when I set foot in our humble employers offices.
5. What was your first impression?
I thought you were a total smart and super attractive babe!
6. Do you still think that way about me now?
Even more...Your inner beauty and personality complimient your already stellar exterior.
7. What do you think my weakness is? Much like me....keep stuff in that may be better served if it were aired out in the open.
8. Do you think I'll get married?
I'll let your husband answer that!
9. What do you think makes me happy?
A pool table that turns into a giant plasma screen for PS2 Tony Hawk....and let the pockets dispense beverages and food of choice.
10. What do you think makes me sad?
When someone gives up on you and the help that you try to bring them.
11. What reminds you of me? Jeanette Lee (At 3:00 AM on ESPN)
12. If you could give me anything what would it be? An endless supply of cash and laughter!

13. How well do you know me? Not super well...

14. When's the last time you saw me? Around the end of Nov '03
15. Ever wanted to tell me something but couldn't? Numerous things
16. Do you think I could kill someone? Nope...unless they were on a video game than you would woop some major bootie.

17. Describe me in one word. Adaptable
18. Do you think our friendship is getting stronger/weaker/or staying the same? Hopefully stronger

19. Do you feel that you could talk to me about anything and I would listen? Yup
20. Are you going to put this on your journal and see what I say about you? If I had one...probably.

sorry i'm late to the game!

1. Give me a nickname and explain why you picked it. Yano - that's how i refer to you when there's so many Christine's out there
2. Am I loveable? of course!
3. How long have you known me? since my wild days in chicago... okay, so i was still in the crib biting cheeks and things...
4. When and how did we first meet? when you were still a glimmer in your mommy's eye
5. What was your first impression? she's got a bowl haircut like me!
6. Do you still think that way about me now? no... but your hair cut is pretty close! J/K!
7. What do you think my weakness is? short track, most definitely! and comics, too.
8. Do you think I'll get married? i was there!
9. What do you think makes me happy? short track, comics, friends and family
10. What do you think makes me sad? being away from Dave, sleeping alone in the hotel room, being away from friends and family
11. What reminds you of me? short track, talking about your j-lo ass, comics
12. If you could give me anything what would it be? to be back home in Chicago
13. How well do you know me? as much as you reveal on your blog. i'm so removed from the Chicago-pseudo-cousins circle... but i hope to get to know you even more! so don't stop blogging!
14. When's the last time you saw me? at your wedding
15. Ever wanted to tell me something but couldn't? nope
16. Do you think I could kill someone? nope
17. Describe me in one word. goofy!
18. Do you think our friendship is getting stronger/weaker/or staying the same? stronger, i hope!
19. Do you feel that you could talk to me about anything and I would listen? of course!
20. Are you going to put this on your journal and see what I say about you? will do in a few!

whoops! #20 - i just posted my answers... will you do the same?

the link to that post is here... (just in case)

1. Give me a nickname and explain why you picked it.
"Adingcrunch". My little sib. The "crunch" part refers to how much you remind me of Captain Crunch and Nestle's Crunch. :D
2. Am I loveable?
Most Definitely!
3. How long have you known me?
Going to be almost 12 years.
4. When and how did we first meet?
Back in 1992, you were the knowing/protective cousin of the first girl I dated.
5. What was your first impression?
"Pretty girl, simple... but she seems to have a kooky side to her"
6. Do you still think that way about me now?
I think the first impression has just multiplied by 10 times, only it's a good thing. :) Only the simple part changed to a complex girl with depth sometime around college. Haha!
7. What do you think my weakness is?
Cyber geekdom
8. Do you think I'll get married?
Always thought you would, and you and Dave make the great match.
9. What do you think makes me happy?
good friends, good family, good books, good chats, good games, good laughs
10. What do you think makes me sad?
When you can't control what can't be controlled.
11. What reminds you of me?
Silly rhymes, the color purple, and the Sims
12. If you could give me anything what would it be?
Going back in time to college and telling you not to learn how to use the IRC and the Internet from that guy Mike :P
13. How well do you know me?
I know you as well as I expect a brother/cousin to know you. You still surprise me at times.
14. When's the last time you saw me?
Late November.
15. Ever wanted to tell me something but couldn't?
Yeah. Just where did the term "Kuyabar" come from?
16. Do you think I could kill someone?
No, although you might find some pleasure watching a sloth kill a squirrel, or aliens abducting a hippo.
17. Describe me in one word.
Geekalicious.
18. Do you think our friendship is getting stronger/weaker/or staying the same?
Steady as it goes...
19. Do you feel that you could talk to me about anything and I would listen?
If we could dial down the obvious comedy, I would trust you to listen and effective give constructive criticism
20. Are you going to put this on your journal and see what I say about you?
Let's see if I even post in the next 5 days. ;)

Ack, that was me who posted the last comment! :D

1. Give me a nickname and explain why you picked it. (Yano--I'm not creative enough to make up my own)
2. Am I loveable? (YUP!)
3. How long have you known me? (I've known you all my life)
4. When and how did we first meet? (your house, I guess...we're family!)
5. What was your first impression? (hmm...she's my favorite cousin!)
6. Do you still think that way about me now? (Yeah, I do!)
7. What do you think my weakness is? (Comic Books)
8. Do you think I'll get married? (You're married to a Dave!)
9. What do you think makes me happy? (your family and friends)
10. What do you think makes me sad? (losing someone you love)
11. What reminds you of me? (don't get mad! JLo's ass reminds me of you!! LoL!!)
12. If you could give me anything what would it be? (whatever you asked for)
13. How well do you know me? (Pretty well)
14. When's the last time you saw me? (Um, November...30th?)
15. Ever wanted to tell me something but couldn't? (No)
16. Do you think I could kill someone? (Nope!)
17. Describe me in one word. (Spunky)
18. Do you think our friendship is getting stronger/weaker/or staying the same? (Stronger...I hope!)
19. Do you feel that you could talk to me about anything and I would listen? (Yeah...ANYTHING!)
20. Are you going to put this on your journal and see what I say about you? (Ah-huh...)

1. Give me a nickname and explain why you picked it. (Yano--I'm not creative enough to make one up)
2. Am I loveable? (YUP!)
3. How long have you known me? (Since the day I was born)
4. When and how did we first meet? (I dunno...you've always been around!)
5. What was your first impression? (You're my favorite cousin! hehe!)
6. Do you still think that way about me now? (Yeah...shhh!)
7. What do you think my weakness is? (Comic books)
8. Do you think I'll get married? (You're already married...to a Dave!)
9. What do you think makes me happy? (Surrounding yourself with family and friends)
10. What do you think makes me sad? (losing someone you love)
11. What reminds you of me? (Don't be mad!! But JLo's ass reminds me of you!! LoL!!)
12. If you could give me anything what would it be? (A house close to home for you and your hubby)
13. How well do you know me? (Pretty well)
14. When's the last time you saw me? (Um, November...30?)
15. Ever wanted to tell me something but couldn't? (Nope)
16. Do you think I could kill someone? (No way!)
17. Describe me in one word. (Spunky)
18. Do you think our friendship is getting stronger/weaker/or staying the same? (Stronger...I hope!)
19. Do you feel that you could talk to me about anything and I would listen? (Yes, ANYTHING!)
20. Are you going to put this on your journal and see what I say about you? (Ah-huh...)

1. Give me a nickname and explain why you picked it. Hmm. Not good at nicknames. Just Yano to me.
2. Am I loveable? Very
3. How long have you known me? Not sure, probably since the US championships 2002 where I read about your experience there. Don't really know you in person, but I feel like I know you.
4. When and how did we first meet? Never really met in person. Corresponded by e-mail a few times maybe since a year ago.
5. What was your first impression? Someone who was open minded and eager to make the best of whatever came her way.
6. Do you still think that way about me now? Yes.
7. What do you think my weakness is? Wanting to please other people.
8. Do you think I'll get married? yes
9. What do you think makes me happy? Being loved and seeing other people being happy.
10. What do you think makes me sad? Seeing other people suffer, being separated from your loved ones.
11. What reminds you of me? Seeing Beautiful young Filipino women with cameras.
12. If you could give me anything what would it be? happiness and love
13. How well do you know me? I feel like I know you from your blog and other sites, but can't say we have ever really met.
14. When's the last time you saw me? I saw you in Marquette in October.
15. Ever wanted to tell me something but couldn't? Yes, I want to tell you that I like and admire you very much, but never had the courage to talk to you face to face.
16. Do you think I could kill someone? Never.
17. Describe me in one word. Beautiful
18. Do you think our friendship is getting stronger/weaker/or staying the same? Staying about the same.
19. Do you feel that you could talk to me about anything and I would listen? No, but not because of you, I feel like you would listen but I would be imposing on your goodness of heart so it would make me feel uncomfortable.
20. Are you going to put this on your journal and see what I say about you? No, I have no journal. I would also be afraid to read what you would have to say.