Backstage Magic

I went behind the scenes at Walt Disney World today -- it was fantastic! The Backstage Magic Tour included Epcot, Disney MGM, and the Magic Kingdom. We saw animatronics, a cast support center, and costuming at Epcot, the Disney florist, costume design at MGM, a great family-style lunch there at Mama Melroses, the Christmas storage area, attraction production & support, and other fantastic surprises at the Magic Kingdom. It was a great day!

Quiz of the Day: Twos

Two Names You Go By:
1. Drew
2. Andrew

Two Parts of Your Heritage
1. Scottish
2. German

Two Things That Scare You
1. Death
2. Letting people down

Two Things You Are Wearing Right Now
1. Khaki shorts
2. Grey polo

Two of Your Favorite Bands or Musical Artists
1. DJ Eddie Baez
2. Suicide Machines

Two Things You Want Have in a Relationship
1. Humor
2. Commitment

Two Physical Things that Appeal to You About the Opposite/Same Sex
1. Smile/face
2. Legs

Two of Your Favorite Hobbies
1. Cooking
2. Web design

Two Things You Want Really Badly
1. Debt-free
2. Do great work

Two pets you had/have:
1. Lily
2. Otis

Two favorite sports:
1. Basketball
2. Swimming

Two people who will fill this out:
1. Grant
2. does anyone else read this?

Two things you did last night:
1. Packed for trip
2. OL training

Two shows you like to watch currently:
1. "American Idol"
2. "South Park"

Two Favorite Subjects In School:
1. Journalism
2. Social studies

Two Favorite Places to eat:
1. Benihana!!
2. Smokehouse Blues

Two People that live in your house:
1. Mike
2. myself

Two things you have a weakness for?
1. Snackie treats
2. Coffee

Two largest purchases:
1. House
2. School

Two things you ate today:
1. Plane food
2. Fried rice

Two people you last talked to:
1. Mike
2. Ikea lady

Two Things You're doing tomorrow:
1. Going to Disney World
2. Hanging with the NODA folk

Two things you don't like:
1. Apathy
2. Haters

Two people that make you laugh:
1. Mike
2. Dwana

Two things you always have with you:
1. Cell phone
2. Keys

Two Longest car rides:
1. Missouri to Florida
2. Missouri to New Orleans, LA

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From Kyle's blog

New Home!

It's official, we're homeowners!

Quiz of the Day: Top to bottom

Best
1. Female friend: Laurie
2. Male friend: Mike
3. Vacation: Disney World with Mike
4. Memory: too many!

Worst
1. Part of they day: getting out of bed - leaving Mike & Otis
2. Day of the week: Thursdays are generally busy
3. Food: pasta
4. Memory: letting someone down

Last
1. Person you saw: Mike
2. Phone call: Marissa, our realator
3. Instant message: Grant
4: E-Mail: one of the new orientation leaders

First
1. Best Friends: Shane
2. School: Bloomsdale Elementary (Bloomsdale, MO)
3. Job: Dairy Queen (Ste. Geneveive, MO)
4. Obsession: I don't know - probably Star Wars toys

Today
1. What are you doing now: Catching up on all of these surveys Kyle does!!
2. Wearing: Flannel pants & t-shirt
3. What did you eat for lunch: Not time for that yet

Tomorrow
1. Sleeping till: 6:40 a.m.
2. Got any plans?: work & painting class
3. Dislikes about tomorrow: I'm thinking there is bad news about the summer reading book...

Favorite
1: Number: 15
2: Song: changes daily
3. Color: blue or grey
4. Season: fall

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From Kyle's blog

Quiz of the Day: The honesty quiz

1.Honestly, where are you now?
In the dining room with the morning coffee and both cats.

2.Honestly, have you ever failed a subject in high school?
I haven't failed any subject in high school or college.

3.Honestly, what's on your mind?
Thinking that I actually don't have much to do today!

4.Honestly, what is it that you really should be doing right now?
Sleeping.

5.Honestly, have you brushed your teeth today?
Not yet.

6.Honestly, who are your best friends in the world?
Mike, Laurie, Kevin, Amy, Stacie, the "gang"...

7.Honestly, do you REALLY like your boyfriend/girlfriend?
I REALLY do!!

8.Honestly, are you a good friend?
Most of the time (if you realize when I'm cranky).

9.Honestly, do you think school is important?
Absolutely, but not so much for the memorization of a particular subject, but for the training how to be a lifelong learner.

10.Honestly, what are your dreams mostly about?
Living comfortably.

11.Honestly, who/what makes you happy most of the time?
Mike, Lily, Otis, accomplishment, food.

12.Honestly, what hobbies do you have?
Web design, cooking, swimming, sewing, reading.

13.Honestly, what song are you listening to?
Nothing at the moment.

14.Honestly, who do you want to see at this very moment?
Mike to get out of bed!

15.Honestly, do you have a deadly disease?
Nope.

16.Honestly, do you hate someone right now?
I'm not a hater.

17.Honestly, do you wanna hug someone right now?
I could always use a hug!

18.Honestly, are you bored?
No!

19.Honestly, who do you wanna slap right now?
Can't we all just get along?!

20.Honestly, would you rather be having sex right now?
That would be nice :)

22. Honestly, are u single?
No

24. Honestly, does anyone like you?
Yes - at least they act like it ;)

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From Kyle's blog

Quiz of the Day: Another little survey

1) Using FOOD names, spell out your name:
Donuts
Rice
Eggplant
Waffles

2) What song makes you cry?
"Everybody Hurts," REM

3) What do you like to listen to before bed?
Mellow trance music

a p p e a r a n c e
HEIGHT: 6'
HAIR COLOR: light brown
SHOE SIZE: 10.5
EYE COLOR: blue
PIERCINGS: N/A
TATTOOS: one (arm band)

r i g h t - n o w
PANTS YOU'RE WEARING: flannel plaid
WHAT SONG ARE YOU LISTENING TO? N/A
WHAT TASTE IS IN YOUR MOUTH? Rwanadan Blue Bourbon coffee
WHAT'S THE WEATHER LIKE? chilly but sunny
HOW ARE YOU? great

d o - you
GET MOTION SICKNESS? no
HAVE A BAD HABIT? being lazy?
GET ALONG WITH YOUR PARENTS? yes

f a v o r i t e s
BAND: DJ Keoki
CONDITIONER: American Crew
MAGAZINE: Instinct
THING TO DO ON THE WEEKEND: read

h a v e - y o u
BROKEN THE LAW: I'm a speed demon
RAN AWAY FROM HOME: no
SNUCK OUT OF THE HOUSE: no
EVER GONE SKINNY DIPPING: yes
DONE A PRANK PHONE CALL: no
USED YOUR PARENTS' CREDIT CARD BEFORE: no
FELL ASLEEP IN THE SHOWER/BATH: no
LET A FRIEND CRY ON YOUR SHOULDER: yes
HAD CHILDREN: not yet
HAD A HARD TIME GETTING OVER SOMEONE: no
BEEN HURT? yes
YOUR GREATEST REGRET? no regrets!

r a n d o m
YOUR CD PLAYER HAS IN IT RIGHT NOW: 300 CDs
IF YOU WERE A CRAYON, WHAT COLOR WOULD YOU BE? sky blue
LAST TIME YOU GOT E-MAIL? 15 minutes ago
LAST TV PROGRAM YOU WATCHED: American Idol
LAST MOVIE YOU SAW AT THE THEATER: Brokeback Mountain?

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From: Kyle's Blog

Quiz of the Day: High school

1) Where did you graduate from and what year?
Ste. Genevieve High School '95

2) Did you have school pride?
Yes

3) Was your prom a night to remember?
Went to three proms, all were fun.

4) Do you own all four yearbooks?
Of course! I helped make two of them!

5) What was the worst trouble you ever got into?
Cheating with the superintendent's son

6) What kind of people did you hang out with?
Everyone from the popular kids to the straight-edgers.

7) What was your first choice of college in HS?
Mizzou (before I found out that you weren't admitted to J-school until junior year)

8) What radio station did you jam out to in high school?
The Point

9) Were you involved in any organizations or clubs?
drama, newspaper, yearbook, student government

10) What were your favorite classes in high school?
journalism, social studies, home ec

11) Who was your big crush in high schoo?l
still going to keep that in the closet

12) Would you say you've changed a lot since high school?
yes

13) What do you miss the most about it?
wider variety of friends, exploration

14) Your worst memory of HS?
I must have suppressed those :)

15) Your BEST memories:
doing the newspaper & plays, building homecoming floats, working at DQ

16) What were your school colors?
green & white

17) Who were your fav. teachers?
Ms. Brumley, all social studies teachers

18) Did you own a cell phone in high school?
no

19) Did you leave campus for lunch?
that wasn't allowed

20) Is there anyone you would like to see again?
yeah, I wish our class would have more organized reunions so I could find out about them in enough time to go see everyone

21) Were you always late to class?
no - excused from a lot of classes though :)

22) Did you ever have to stay for Saturday School?
Didn't have that

23) Did you ever ditch sat detention?
N/A

24) When it comes time for the reunion will you be there?
see #20

25) Do you wish you were still in high school?
uh, no

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From Kyle's blog

Quiz of the Day: 20 firsts

1. Who was your first love?
Brandon (in the dumb first-love way), Joey (in the for real way)

2. Who was your first kiss and when?
Brandon (age 18)

3. Who was your first homecoming date?
I have no idea!

4. Who was your first room mate?
Steve and Ben

5. What alcoholic beverage did you drink when you got drunk the first time?
margaritas

7. What was your first job?
Dairy Queen

8. What was your first car?
silver Buick

9.When did you go to your first funeral?
high school I think

10. How old were you when you first moved away from your hometown?
18

11. Who was your first grade teacher?
Mrs. Hurst?

12. Where did you go on your first airplane?
Detroit, MI for my BGSU grad school interview

13. Where did you go for your first date and who was it with?
probably Siros and the movies, I have no idea

14. When you snuck out of your house for the first time, who was it with?
N/A

15. Who was your first best friend and are you still friends with them?
prob. Shane, haven't seen him in a while

16. Who was the first person to send you flowers?
Joey

17. Where did you live the first time you moved out of your parents house?
7th floor of Towers North

18. Who is the first person you call when you have a bad day?
Mike

19. Who's wedding were you in the first time you were a bridesmaid or a groomsmen?
Kevin & Laurie

20. What is the first thing you do in the morning?
get the cat off of me so I can get up

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From Kyle's blog

Quiz of the Day: In My Room

I think this is probably one of those surveys meant for high schoolers, but anyway...

How many windows are in your bedroom?
1

Hardwood floor, tile, or carpet?
carpet


Do you get ready for the day in your room or the bathroom?
Both

What kind of bed to you have?
Queen size, mission-style

What does your comforter look like?
Blue with white boxes

How many pillows do you have?
4

Is your room big or small?
Juuuust right

What color is it?
Beige carpet with Coastal Blue, white, and Coastal Blue striped walls

Is it clean?
MY half is

How many doors are in your room...and to where do they go?
1 to the hall, 1 to closet, 1 to bathroom

What is the favorite item in your room?
Soft sheets (thanks Kim!)

How many light sources are in your room?
Two bedside lamps, candles

In your room you have....
[] desk
[X] Pet that lives in your room (most of the time)
[] phone
[] chair
[] book shelf
[x] dresser
[] TV
[X] CD player/stereo
[] bean bag/mushroom chair
[] computer
[] posters
[] Vanity
[] paintings
[] pictures
[X] walk in closet
[] large mirror
[x]bed
[] drumset
[x] clock
[x] clothes on the floor
[X] box of tissues
[] guitar
[] lava lamp
[] smoke detector
[] piano/keyboard
[] bongos
[] a bin of crap
[x] locking door
[] can of soda
[] bottle of water
[] playstation or another game source
[] a blacklight
[] something about your own country
[] water polo ball
[] soccer ball
[] softball stuff
[] snowboard
[] skateboard
[] over 100 cds
[] surround sound
[] sofa
[]empty liquor bottles
[] stop sign
[] gun
[] dog bed
[] picture of your g/f, b/f or best friends by your bed.
[] pictures of your friends
[] stuffed animal(s)
[] calendar
[] caution tape
[] a printer
[X] humidifier
[x] shoe box
[] tac board
[X] anything representing your school, or old school
[] notes laying around
[] humidor

Your Turn!!! What's in your bedroom?

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From Kyle's Blog

Quiz of the Day: Survey

Name: Andrew (Drew) Tinnin
Birthday: 4/20
Birthplace: Missouri
Current Location: Ann Arbor, MI
Eye Color: Blue
Hair Color: Light Brown
Height: 6'
Right Handed or Left Handed: Right
The Shoes You Wore Today: Black w/silver clasp
Your Weakness: Food!
Your Fears: Death
Your Perfect Pizza: Hawiiaan
Goal You Would Like To Achieve This Year: Buy a house
Your Most Overused Phrase On an instant messenger: LOL
Thoughts First Waking Up: Can I stay here (it's warm)?
Your Bedtime: around 11:30 (yes, I'm a grandpa)
Pepsi or Coke: N/A
McDonalds or Burger King: YUCK
Lipton Ice Tea or Nestea: Lipton - BREWED ONLY none of the nasty soada fountain/bottled stuff
Chocolate or Vanilla: chocolate
Cappuccino or Coffee: either, mocha?
Do you Smoke: NO
Do you Swear: occasionally (F* no!)
Do you Sing: uh, no
Do you Shower Daily: each morning
Have you Been in Love: Yes
Do you want to go to College: I did & I do
Do you want to get Married: Did
Do you belive in yourself: Yes
Do you get Motion Sickness: nope, closest I ever came was Mission: Space
Do you think you are Attractive: to some
Are you a Health Freak: not a freak, but try to be ;)
Do you get along with your Parents: Yes
Do you like Thunderstorms: Yes!
Do you play an Instrument: uh, no
In the past month have you Drank Alcohol: Yes
In the past month have you Smoked: NO
In the past month have you been on Drugs: Only what my doctor prescribed
In the past month have you gone on a Date: Everyday is a date w/Mike :)
In the past month have you gone to a Mall: Yes
In the past month have you eaten a box of Oreos: ick! Hydrogenated oils!
In the past month have you eaten Sushi: Yes
In the past month have you been on Stage: No
In the past month have you been Dumped: No
In the past month have you gone Skinny Dipping: No
In the past month have you Stolen Anything: No
Ever been Drunk: Yes
Ever been called a Tease: Yes
Ever been Beaten up: No
Ever Shoplifted: No
How do you want to Die: Of old age
What do you want to be when you Grow Up: Dean of Students, VPSA, or professor
What country would you most like to Visit: UK
Number of Drugs I have taken: 3
Number of CDs I own: ~350
Number of Piercings: 0
Number of Tattoos: 1

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From Adam's blog