Questions I Answered When I Should Have Been Sleeping

What’s a compliment you’ve never forgotten?

One time, after I spoke at a Relief Society event where I don’t know any of the sisters, someone came up to me and said, “You made everyone in this room feel like we were your friends” and I thought that was really cool. 

What have you changed your mind about this year?

Nothing major. Mostly I’ve changed my mind about watching a TV show or reading a book. You know, I get two episodes or 50 pages in and change my mind! 

What’s your favorite struggle meal?

I had to google “struggle meal” because I’ve never heard that term before (I guessed correctly in what it was, but I had to make sure, lest I make a fool of myself). Perhaps spaghetti, hot dogs, or brinner (breakfast for dinner).

Describe your life philosophy in ten words or less:

Wake up and be awesome.

What’s your go to karaoke song?

I don’t know! And it has stressed me out for my entire life even though I’ve never been summoned to utilize a go to karaoke song. The fact that I don’t have one at the ready terrifies me. 

What’s something you believe that most people don’t?

Diapered kids are easier to manage than potty trained kids. 

My argument: if my kid pees in their diaper, and I’m nowhere near a bathroom, everything’s fine. If my kid needs to pee, and they’re wearing underwear, and we’re nowhere near a bathroom, we have some hard work ahead. 

What’s a relationship dealbreaker for you?

I have a hard time when people are unreliable. 

Have you ever committed a crime?

Nothing worse than breaking traffic laws. 

If you had to change your name, what would you choose?

Lillian after my great grandma. 

What’s your comfort movie or TV series?

I like to turn on Miranda when I’m sick, and then I can fade in and out of sleep while she gallops through my dreams.

What’s your weird family tradition?

Scotty's mom makes us eat spam sandwiches and roll eggs down a hill for Easter.

What arbitrary rules do you have for yourself?

I will not wear any Utah-themed clothing while traveling out of state (it helps that I don't actually own any Utah-themed clothing).

We also have a rule that we don't eat at Jack in the Box unless we are 4+ hours away from home, or it is Amber's birthday.  

What are you really bad at?

Floral arranging, sports that require me to hit a ball with a piece of equipment (tennis, golf, softball), backing into parking spaces, and cleaning.

Are you nice to everyone?

No. I'm actually kind of mean. 

What is your least favorite word?

Whatever new word the kids are using. I heard a new one today, and I can't remember what it is but it starts with a 'B' and it's a substitute for "no offense, but..." or "just being honest" or something like that. And two nights ago, I had four teenage girls at my house, and they said "brochacho" at least 800 times, and then they argued about who says "brochacho" the most and who has been using it the longest. 

If you could live inside any board game, which one would it be?

In my childhood years, I would have said The Game of Life. I loved that game so much and always daydreamed that it really was my life! 

Now I can't decide on a board game because they would all be too problematic. I wouldn't be able to feed my family in Agricola. I don't want to go to war in Risk. I can't handle the animal Rights Activists in Ark Nova. I can't live in Wingspan because birds are too noisy. 

Maybe I have to choose Mariposas because butterflies are quiet, and flowers are pretty.