icedtea AMA oops

[icedtea]

Totally blanked on this yesterday. I'm sorry (because it was such a horror to be deprived of me, ha). 

But! I'm here now. Some things I know about—dogs, cats, publishing, editing, marketing, books, yoga, and a teeny tiny bit about horses/riding. But feel free to ask about all the things. 

[icedtea]

I was reminded of this by Rama mentioning that AMAs are small talk. So I'll also say you can ask deep questions.

[wannabmama]

What was your first pet?

If you could swap lives with one person for one week, who would it be and why?

[honda13]

How did you meet your other half? How long have you been together?

[saltandvinegar]

If you could go into your past and change one decision would you? If so, what would it be?

[saltandvinegar]

If you had to describe yourself as a mix of 3 fictional characters who would they be & why?

[agm04]

What's your favorite cocktail?

[icedtea]

Sept 23, 2016 8:23:18 GMT -5 honda13 said:

How did you meet your other half? How long have you been together?

We met on eHarmony and have been together about 5.5 years. He likes to remind me that he was a "flex match" because he was below my height request. 

[icedtea]

Sept 23, 2016 7:43:42 GMT -5 wannabmama said:

What was your first pet?

If you could swap lives with one person for one week, who would it be and why?

First pet was an orange tabby that I was told "went to find its mother." I believed that for an embarrassingly long time. 

Ooh good question. This is random, but since I just watched her new show—Kristen Bell. She and her husband look so cute and their life looks entertaining. 

[icedtea]

Sept 23, 2016 8:38:10 GMT -5 saltandvinegar said:

If you could go into your past and change one decision would you? If so, what would it be?

Hmm, no. Mostly because of the whole "flap of a butterfly's wings" and I really love my life right now so I'm afraid it would be changed. But I'd be tempted to go back and change high schools, since mine was such a mess. 

[icedtea]

Sept 23, 2016 8:53:42 GMT -5 saltandvinegar said:

If you had to describe yourself as a mix of 3 fictional characters who would they be & why?

Probably... Hermione Granger (bit of a know it all), Elizabeth Bennet (kind of judgmental but a romantic), and Daria (sarcastic as hell).

[lilsneezy]

Why did you choose icedtea for your user name? Is it your favorite beverage?

[icedtea]

Sept 23, 2016 8:55:10 GMT -5 agm04 said:

What's your favorite cocktail?

Berry gin shrub—gin with a house-made vinegar of in-season fruit. 

[icedtea]

Sept 23, 2016 9:14:49 GMT -5 lilsneezy said:

Why did you choose icedtea for your user name? Is it your favorite beverage?

Laziness, mostly. I've been using this since I was a teenager, and I did love iced tea then. I lack creativity. My Tapatalk name is angryowl. 

[marshian]

Do you have siblings? Are you close? If not, do you wish you had some?

Did you enjoy high school or hate it?

If you could only eat three things for the rest of your life, what would they be?

[icedtea]

Sept 23, 2016 9:44:51 GMT -5 marshian said:

Do you have siblings? Are you close? If not, do you wish you had some?

Did you enjoy high school or hate it?

If you could only eat three things for the rest of your life, what would they be?

I have a sister who is 8 years younger. We are very close and I miss her a lot now that we live far apart.

The first couple years of high school were fine, but then I was harassed pretty badly. So more toward the hate side, overall.

Pasta, eggs, and spinach. 

[marshian]

Sept 23, 2016 9:49:36 GMT -5 icedtea said:

Sept 23, 2016 9:44:51 GMT -5 marshian said:

Do you have siblings? Are you close? If not, do you wish you had some?

Did you enjoy high school or hate it?

If you could only eat three things for the rest of your life, what would they be?

I have a sister who is 8 years younger. We are very close and I miss her a lot now that we live far apart.

The first couple years of high school were fine, but then I was harassed pretty badly. So more toward the hate side, overall.

Pasta, eggs, and spinach. 

So sorry you were harassed. Teenagers can be such assholes. (Assuming it was peers.) 

[icedtea]

Sept 23, 2016 9:56:24 GMT -5 marshian said:

Sept 23, 2016 9:49:36 GMT -5 icedtea said:

I have a sister who is 8 years younger. We are very close and I miss her a lot now that we live far apart.

The first couple years of high school were fine, but then I was harassed pretty badly. So more toward the hate side, overall.

Pasta, eggs, and spinach. 

So sorry you were harassed. Teenagers can be such assholes. (Assuming it was peers.) 

It was, and thank you

[PirateCat]

If you can change one thing about the world, what would it be?

[marshian]

What's guaranteed to make you laugh?

Do you like to read a book or watch a movie to have a good cry every now and then? If so, which one(s)?

ETA: Can't type

[agm04]

Sept 23, 2016 9:15:15 GMT -5 icedtea said:

Sept 23, 2016 8:55:10 GMT -5 agm04 said:

What's your favorite cocktail?

Berry gin shrub—gin with a house-made vinegar of in-season fruit. 

i am intrigued!

[icedtea]

Sept 23, 2016 10:19:00 GMT -5 PirateCat said:

If you can change one thing about the world, what would it be?

I think a lack of empathy causes most of our problems, so everyone would have a lot more of it.

[icedtea]

Sept 23, 2016 10:20:08 GMT -5 marshian said:

What's guaranteed to make you laugh?

Do you like to read a book or watch a movie to have a good cry every now and then? If so, which one(s)?

ETA: Can't type

When my sister was about four years old, maybe five, my cat peed on her head while she slept. We still have no idea why, and I can't tell that story without cracking up.

I avoid media that makes me cry, usually. If I want to cry I usually look up videos of service people surprising pets/kids.

[icedtea]

Sept 23, 2016 10:28:00 GMT -5 agm04 said:

Sept 23, 2016 9:15:15 GMT -5 icedtea said:

Berry gin shrub—gin with a house-made vinegar of in-season fruit. 

i am intrigued!

It's soooo good. A friend became obsessed when she visited, but hasn't been able to find it anywhere near her.

[lgraceh]

What is your favorite memory?

What is your favorite thing about yourself?

[icedtea]

Sept 23, 2016 10:41:45 GMT -5 lgraceh said:

What is your favorite memory?

What is your favorite thing about yourself?

Probably when H saw me for the first time at the wedding (we did a first look). The joy in his face was awesome.

I am endlessly loyal.

[lgraceh]

Sept 23, 2016 11:06:59 GMT -5 icedtea said:

Sept 23, 2016 10:41:45 GMT -5 lgraceh said:

What is your favorite memory?

What is your favorite thing about yourself?

Probably when H saw me for the first time at the wedding (we did a first look). The joy in his face was awesome.

I am endlessly loyal.

heart eyes emoji! Adorable!

[chad5285]

Do you think you'd be friends with your parents if you were both in school at the same time?

[icedtea]

Sept 23, 2016 12:20:21 GMT -5 chad5285 said:

Do you think you'd be friends with your parents if you were both in school at the same time?

I think my mom and I would be, we have a lot in common and were similar in high school. I probably would not have been friends with my dad, he was a bit wild and (from his accounts) kind of a douche. 

[saltandvinegar]

If you could go back to your childhood and relive one day. Which would it be?