Survey Time!

More stuff about me! Aren't you excited?

1. Have you ever been searched by the cops? No. I'm not generally a troublemaker
2. Do you close your eyes on roller coasters? No
3. When’s the last time you’ve been sledding? High School. Jason and I once went as a date. I like the going down the hill part, but not the coming back up.
4. Would you rather sleep with someone else, or alone? Well, I do love my husband, but I actually sleep much better alone. I am a pretty light sleeper, and once I am woken up, it is really hard to go back to sleep.
5. Do you believe in ghosts? Yes
6. Do you consider yourself creative? Can't you tell from this fabulous blog?
7. Do you think O.J. killed his wife? Of course he did
8. Team Aniston or Team Jolie? I don't like either of them, but I think Brad Pitt was a jerk to cheat on Aniston
9. Can you honestly say you know ANYTHING about politics? More about local politics than national. I think paying attention to the local politics is more important, since those effect us more directly
10. Do you know how to play poker? Nope
11. Have you ever been awake for 48 hours straight? No, I enjoy sleeping too much. On our way home from Europe last year, I was up for 24 hours straight.
12. What’s your favorite commercial? Now that I have a DVR, commercials are an annoyance I don't have to deal with anymore
13. Who was your first love? Jason
14. If you’re driving in the middle of the night, and no one is around you, do you run a red light?
No. As referenced before, I tend to be a law abiding citizen
15. Do you have a secret that no one knows but you? Yes
16. Boston Red Sox or New York Yankees? Those are sports teams, right?
17. Have you ever been Ice Skating? Yes! I actually really like it, despite my weak ankles
18. How often do you remember your dreams? Only if they are bad.
19. What’s the one thing on your mind? Right now? How I should be preparing my Sunday School lesson, but instead I am answering trivial questions about myself
20. Do you always wear your seat belt? Yes-I don't want any tickets...or to die
21. What talent do you wish you had? I wish I could dance
22. Do you like Sushi? This will make me sound lame sauce, but no. I think it is overpriced and just not worth it.
23. What do you wear to bed? Pajamas
24. Do you truly hate anyone? Occasionally
25. If you could sleep with one famous person, who would it be? Ewan Macgregor (don't worry, Jason knows about it)
26. Do you know anyone in jail? Not anymore
27. What food do you find disgusting? Head cheese. I have had to eat it a few times involuntarily, and it is so gross!
28. Have you ever made fun of your friends behind their back? Yes
29. Have you ever been punched in the face? No. Again, I am usually a pacifist and don't get involved with violence
30. Do you believe in angels and demons? I believe I will go see the movie, since it has my aforementioned favorite actor in it.

It's like the Daily Show and Colbert combined...

Every day, I check out theonion.com. And every day, I find something awesome, like this:

Congress Forced To Watch Training Video About Bipartisan Cooperation

And they will call him Dr. Jason...

Why? Because starting this fall, Jason will be a PhD student in Economics at the University of Utah! He received his acceptance on Monday night, and even though he missed the deadline by a month, he was still able to get funding i.e. we don't have to pay for tuition! He will be working as a TA for lower division economics courses and will receive a small stipend. He applied for the program less than 2 weeks ago, so it was amazing to hear back so soon. Now we can know what to expect and how to prepare for it. The worst part will be that I won't see my husband very much while he is in school, but the rewards will definately be worth it when he is finished (a recession proof job!). Anyways, Jason has approximately 4.5 months before his life is sucked away by the fascinating world of market forces, derivatives and other fun economic stuff. So schedule him into your calendar now!

Signs

Someone should totally hire this guy for General Conference...where there is also an abundance of signs claiming to know God's opinion...

So that's where Orlando Bloom comes from...

I have never thought much about Iceland. I could locate it on a map, I know they speak their own language (Icelandic) and recently, the whole country had to declare bankruptcy. But apparently, there is a whole new realm of weird I never even thought of! Check this out:

Elf Detection 101: How to find the hidden folk of Iceland

I guess there are worse things you could believe in: Santa Claus, the Loch Ness Monster, Glenn Beck....

Another quiz! Why? Because my life is boring...

1. He's sitting in front of the TV, what is on the screen? Discovery Channel (see aforementioned rant about Bear Grylls for more info) or a DVR'ed "Law and Order: SVU". There are certain shows he is not allowed to watch without me present, like "LOST", "The Office", "30 Rock" or Important Things with Demetri Martin (our new favorite show!)

2. You're out to eat; what kind of dressing does he get on his salad? Varies, but usually something light.

.3. What's one food he doesn't like? Pork, unless it is in hot dog or ham form

4. You go out to eat and have a drink. What does he order? Water...he has given up on soda

5. Where did he go to high school?Olympus, but he managed to get into Westminster regardless
6. What size shoe does he wear?11 and a half to 12
7. If he was to collect anything, what would it be? Coats...he has an awful lot of coats
8. What is his favorite type of sandwich? He like all sandwiches, but he can't turn down the Philly Cheesesteak at Moochies
9. What would this person eat every day if he could? Pizza
10. What is his favorite cereal? Waffle Crisp or Lucky Charms
11. What would he never wear? Man capris or a mullet
12. What is his favorite sports team? The Detroit Red Wings
13. Who did he vote for? Like he would tell me that...
14. Who is his best friend? Me of course, but he still has a fondness for his former "work-wife" Scott
15. What is something you do that he wishes you wouldn't do? Tickle him
16. What is his heritage? Half German, half Austrian.
17. You bake him a cake for his birthday; what kind of cake? He doesn't like cake, so I usually get him chocolate cake donuts from Dunford Bakery
18. Did he play sports in high school?Hockey
19. What could he spend hours doing? Surfing the internet
20. What is one unique talent he has? He is a fantastic dancer. That is, if compared to the way 5 year olds dance.

Get to know Jason and Verity!

What are your middle names?

My middle name is Deanne. My maternal grandfather's name was Dean, and my father's middle name was Dean, so when I ended up being a girl, my parent's just feminized Dean to Deanne. Jason's middle name is Heinz. His parent's really love ketchup, and decided to honor the blessed condiment by giving their second-born son the middle name Heinz . Or maybe it is because that's his dad's name...

How long have you been together?

Dated for 5 years, married for two years and some months.

How long did you know each other before you started dating?

Hmm...that's complicated. We first met (thought neither of us remember it clearly) at Kersten and Laurie's wedding when we were 14. During our sophomore year of high school, we were re-introduced when we ended up in the same dance group for Monster Mash. I went with my friend Tim (who is now one of Jason's good friends) and Jason went with his sister-in-law Amy (totally platonic, don't get any weird ideas!) We really liked each other and got along really well, but nothing really happened after the dance. We ran into each other a few more times during high school (parties of mutual friends, Wendy's, church activities) but nothing really materialized. At the beginning of our senior year, Amy gave my number to Jason, and we went on our first official date (which I almost said no to, since I had a test I needed to study for. See what I nerd I was back in high school?) And after that, it was history.

Who asked whom out?
Jason

How old are each of you?

We are both 25, me older by just a month. But if you go by maturity levels, well....

Whose siblings do you see the most?

Probably Jason's, since my sister is down in Cedar City and my half-brother lives in North Ogden

Which situation is the hardest on you as a couple?

Well, see, our marriage is perfect and we have never had a disagreement...oh wait, I forgot that I don't live in magic Mormon land. Since we both work full-time and Jason is in school full-time, the hardest thing for us to deal with is managing our time. It seems like we have more obligations than we have time for, and it can be hard to prioritize what really needs to be done and what we are being coerced into. This causes a lot of arguments, which ends up wasting more time. See the cycle?!

Did you go to the same school?

We went to different high schools (Skyline for me, Olympus for Jason). I graduated from Westminster College in 2005, and Jason has attended (so far) Salt Lake Community College, BYU (online course), Weber State (another online course) and will graduate from Westminster. He wants to go to the U of U for the economics Ph.D program. Maybe after than, he can go to USU and complete his college tour of Northern Utah.

Are you from the same home town?

Technically. I grew up in Holladay, and Jason comes from East Millcreek. But now we live in the better of the two (and in case you were wondering, yes, I am a snob when it come to location)

Who is smarter?

I think we are both smarter in different ways. I tend to more logical and book smart, while Jason is more street-smart. Luckily, we were both blessed with common sense, which is better than both other smarts combined.

Who is the most sensitive?
Well, that's not a hard one to answer. I am definately more sensitive, though Jason has his moments (though he will never admit it...)

Where do you eat out most as a couple?
I know it is cliche, but we love the Cafe Rio. Costco is also a close second, since you can't beat 3 bucks for a dinner out (even if it is just hot dogs). When we go to "actual" resturants, we like the Bohemian Brewery, Citrus Grill, Aristo's, Sampan, Training Table and Stoneground.

Where is the furthest you two have traveled together as a couple?
Budapest, Hungary last May. Can't wait to go back!

Who has the craziest exes?
I have never met any of Jason's exes, so I couldn't say...

Who has the worst temper?

Anyone who is reading this and knows Jason should know the answer to that...

Who does the cooking?

I do, though it is not by any means forced. I actually enjoy cooking, and Jason excels at grating cheese, so it works out.

Who is the neat-freak?
I am not a neat-freak, but I like things to be organized and to know where things are. Which is probably why I am always being asked by a certain someone "Do you know where I put...?"

Who is more stubborn?
I like to think I am only stubborn when necessary and when it is something really important and worth fighting over. Jason tends to think the opposite...but I can usually win him over.

Who hogs the bed?
Neither. We both sort of hug the side until we almost fall off.

Who wakes up earlier?

Jason, but that doesn't mean I get to sleep in...

Where was your first date?
Stoneground, which is across from the Salt Lake City Library. We went there for dinner with Jason's best friend Scott and his girlfriend (now wife) Emily. They had just recently broken up and had just gotten back together that night, which I thought was a little strange that they had invited us along. After dinner, we luckily did not go see the movie Serendipity as planned, but went on a haunted tour of Salt Lake instead. Go ghosts!

Who is more jealous?
Neither of us are particularily jealous, though I do despise the magnetic pull that Bear Grylls seems to hold over Jason. One minute, you are paying attention to your wife, the next, you can't tear yourself away from some British guy is telling you the best way to eat bear poop. I don't understand it. By the way, he really does eat bear poop-check out the Romania episode from the current season and see for yourself.

How long did it take to get serious?

Not very long. He told me he was falling in love with me after the third date (and was scared to death I would dump him right then and there), and a few dates later, I decided I felt the same way.

Who eats more?

Both about equally, but there are two foods that Jason cannot resist: cereal and Goldfish crackers. If those are in the vicinity, watch out, because they will be gone!

Who does the laundry?
I do, but not because Jason has ever ruined my clothes or anything. I just prefer it, and especially prefer it over cleaning the bathroom or spending hours in the crawlspace, which are tasks that Jason takes over.

Who's better with the computer?

That would be Jason. I am computer literate enough, but anything that involves "hard drives" or "RAM" is too much for me.

Who drives when you are together?

I love to drive, and usually try to when we need to go anywhere together. I tend to be calmer behind the wheel, and less suceptible to road rage. Unless it is a minivan. I hate minivans.