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Why do you call yourself silver? Are you made of silver?
Why yes, I’m the only person in the world to be made of Silver! Ok, it’s just a nickname. Nothing more. But, if it makes it any cooler, my tribal tattoo says “Silver” in the center in Japanese Kanji. And no, I’m not Japanese either.

Do you have a life?
[checks for a pulse] Technically, yes. I’m breathing and have a somewhat active pulse. As far as a social life goes, nope.. mine consists of tending to the needs of my two kids, and occasionally my husband when he’s very very good.

What do you look like?
I look a lot like the person in this picture.

How old are you?
37 (as of Jan 2010) years young. I swear, I still feel like a kid at times. And, in case you’re wondering, I’m a Sagittarius.

Do you have a job?
Absolutely. I happen to have one of the most difficult, and important jobs in the world. I’m a mom of 2 kids. In addition, when I’m not busy being super-mom, I also like to dabble in graphic arts and/or web site design and other crafts. I’m my own boss. Yay for me.

What kind of computer do you use?
I use a PC. Macs may be pretty and neato looking, but you can’t take them apart and customize them like you can a PC. If I want to upgrade my video card, I just pull out the old, and slip in a new one. Can you do that on a Mac? No. And my PC is perfectly stable and secure. It’s not the PC that makes a computer vulnerable to hacks and crashes, it’s Internet Destroyer.. so use FireFox.

What kind of music do you listen to?
I love Nine Inch Nails, and I love, love, love Corrine Bailey Rae. I also like Tim McGraw, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Queen, Pearl Jam, The Eagles… even many classical composers, some top 40, and a few trendy bands, but only cause they’re OK, and happen to be on the radio. But I don’t, under any circumstances listen to girl bands or boy bands, Britney Spears or any other teeny-bopper-barbie doll.

What’s your real name?
Kristin. That’s k-r-i-s-t-i-n. Not Kristen, Kristy, Krissy, Kirstin, Christin, Christan, Christine, or any other version of the name. If you’re gonna bother writing to someone, get their name right. Thanks. However, my hubby and close friends are allowed to call me Kris, and my Dad… only my dad (and mom), can call my Kriddy.

Where do you live?
In Northeast Florida, a town called Orange Park, which is just across the St. Johns River from Jacksonville. We used to live in Jacksonville, but when we decided to buy a house, we bought one in Orange Park. I’m really at home here. I graduated from Orange Park High School in ’91, and did most of my teenage reckless stuff around town. So, I’ll know where to find my kids when they’re getting into trouble.

Did you go to college?
Nope. I was pregnant at my high school graduation, so I chose my career. I graduated in ’91. I would have liked to go to college, but I decided that staying home with my kids was the best for them. And I don’t regret my decision either.

What do you like to do in your spare time?
When I’m not cooking, cleaning, shopping or doing laundry, I will be found knitting, spinning or sewing/quilting. Pretty much, that’s it. I also like to work on the computer creating graphics and/or web sites. My other hobbies include making scented candles, homemade soap, bath & body products, and photography. I’ve also been known to play The Sims 2 or the Wii for hours on end.

Are your kids neglected? Tell the truth.
No. They’re teenagers and pretty much take care of themselves. But I do still make home cooked meals almost every night for dinner so I feel needed and important.

Is your husband neglected?
Are you kidding? All he needs is a beer and The History Channel.

What kind of car do you drive?
As of 3/23/08 I drive a 2003 VW Convertible New Beetle, my 16th wedding anniversary gift from Pierre. It was a complete surprise after months and months of me pining for this car, he finally made it happen. Before my bug, I drove a 2000 white Ford F150 XLT pickup. The truck was my 11th wedding anniversary present from my hubby. (Maybe I get a new car every 5 years?) Hubby drives a 2005 Honda Element, and a 2004 Yamaha V-Star motorcycle. Yes, we’re bikers. Ooooh ahhhh.

What is your dream vacation?
If money were no object, I would love to go to Orlando Florida for a whole week and go to The Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, MGM Studios, Animal Kingdom, Universal Studios, Universal Islands of Adventure, and Sea World. I would want to stay at The Floridian Hotel in Disney World, and go to Pleasure Island in the evenings, and Hard Rock Cafe for dinner. I’d want to go to Hard Rock Live and see whatever show was playing. I’d ride every roller coaster in Orlando at least 5 time each. Yeah, that’s what i’d consider my dream vacation. That’s fun. Oh… I’d also love to go to Ireland and drink a warm Guinness beer in an irish pub and say “kiss me, I’m American” while drunk off my ass.

What kind of weird things do you like?
I like Sea Monkeys. I don’t have any right now, but I have had some before… they all died though. Poor guys. I also all sorts of kids science experiments.. you know, like raising live butterflies, rock tumblers, and making playdoh and other kinds of goo out of household products.

What does your husband do?
Um, he drinks beer, works on his car, cuts the grass, eats food, drinks coffee and watches The Discovery Channel and The History Channel. Oh wait… you probably mean as far as his employment goes. He’s an automotive locksmith. That’s right, if you lock your keys in your car in the Northeast Florida area, you’ll have a very good chance of having my husband come and retrieve them. He’s is one of the best locksmiths in north Florida, and no, I’m not just blowing smoke up your yahoo. He knows what he’s doing. He can get into any car and he doesn’t even have to break anything to do it. He can also make a key for your car without having any codes or keys to go on. He literally could walk up to any car on the street, make a key for it, and drive it home to me. And it wouldn’t matter if you have the club or some fancy security system. He could disarm it too. While he’s at it, he could pick the lock on your front door and get into your house. Now… aren’t you glad he’s honest? Maybe you should get a dog in case he decides to start a life of crime.

Do you believe in god?
No. I’m Atheist. And no that doesn’t make me a Satanist, I don’t believe in him either.

What’s your favorite food/drink?
It’s hard to choose a favorite when there’s so many yummy things out there, but I’ll give you an idea. I’m a meat and potatoes girl. I love steak, chicken, fish, ham.. all that yummy meat stuff. I also like every fruit there is. Well, I haven’t met one I didn’t like yet… but I love cherries the most. Fresh on-the-stem cherries. I like lots of vegetables… broccoli, asparagus, avocados and artichokes top the list, I even like brussels sprouts. I also like junk foods like Kettle Chips, boiled peanuts (which i understand are pretty much a southern thing), and beef jerky. In the drinks department, coffee, water and green tea.

Do you have an innie or an outie?
It’s an innie. Now aren’t you happy you know?

What are your favorite TV shows?
24 and Survivor top my list. I’m happy as a clam all season long, especially on Mondays and Thursdays and miserable during the off-seasons. As if there’s anything else worth watching, I also watch Lost, American Idol, Big Brother, Project Runway, Americas Next Top Model, and other silly reality shows.