Age: 28
Work: Niche Publications Editor
Teen Takeover history: When YDR first began the Teen Takeover page in 2002, I was one of the co-leaders. I left the paper in 2003 and rejoined the staff a month ago.
High School: Spring Grove Area Senior High School
College: Penn State University, with a bachelor's degree in journalism and a minor in English
Where I live: West Manchester Township, dangerously close to Target, with my husband, Jon, and children: Emma, 4, and Ben, 1
Pets: None. Sadly, This One (our fish) died at the ripe old age of 2 about six months ago.
Favorite musicians: Right now, Regina Spektor, David Gray, Rufus Wainwright, the Perishers, Interpol, Damien Rice and Weezer
Favorite movies: "Love Actually," "Shawn of the Dead" and "Pride & Prejudice"
Favorite TV shows: "Lost," "Grey's Anatomy" and "Friday Night Lights." "Heroes," too, but lately, not so much.
Guilty pleasures: Cap'n Crunch with Crunch Berries, the "Scissor Sisters"
Likes: Being with my family. No one can make me laugh harder or as easily as Jon and the kids. I also can't live without coffee. I love catching up with my sisters and friends, too.
Dislikes: Snobs, hot dogs and doctor appointments
Goals and aspirations: My biggest goal in life is to raise healthy, happy children with good morals. I also want to make good decisions and be a happy person. I'd also love to get eight hours of sleep at night.
Random facts about me:
* I can cross one eye.
* My husband and I met when I was 15.
* I'm a horrible driver. I am somehow both slow and reckless.
* We realized, with horror, that our children share the names of Ross' children on "Friends."
You were doin' fine till I got to the fact that you don't like hot dogs. Which are pretty much my favorite food.
And I thought we could be good friends...
Hahaha!! :)
I have met very few people who like "Friday Night Lights." It's one of my favorites, too!
OH MAN! Pride and Prejudice! I love Jane Austen, especially her wonderful creation that is Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy. The 2005 BBC version kicks the 2005 version's butt.
And that is amazing that you and your husband met when you were 15. So...you guys were together since then, or you just met then?
So you officially passed the Lily seal of approval.
Awww... thanks, Lily, for the seal of approval! Yes, Jon and I have been together for nearly half my life. But if Mr. Darcy were to become available, and, obviously, real ... (just kidding, Jon)
Oh my gosh, Beth, the fact that your children have the same names as Ross' kids really cracks me up. I was such a "Friends" fanatic and I think I could have easily done the same thing on an unconscious level.
Also, I didn't know you liked Damien Rice! He is one of my all-time favorites. I've seen him in concert twice now and he is UNBELIEVABLY GOOD in person ... if you ever get the chance to see him live, take it! One of my lifetime goals is to see him perform in Ireland.
Also, "Heroes" got really good again this week, don't you think? (I'm about to e-mail our fellow "Heroes" fans about that, in fact.)