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What’s your favorite day of the week?
Tuesday. It’s our first day back to work and I’m fresh from the weekend.
What’s one thing you couldn’t live without?
The sun. I thrive in its light.
Are you a beach vacation or a sight seeing vacation person?
I love other cultures, so I would prefer to sightsee.
What’s one of the most bizarre food cravings you’ve ever had?
Garbanzo beans. When I haven’t had enough carbs and I’m trying to be healthy.
If you were a kitchen appliance, what would you be?
Stove, because it’s hot!
Who was your celebrity childhood crush?
I wanted to be Alyssa Milano.
If you could take any celebrity, dead or alive, to brunch… who would it be?
Dalai Lama
What’s your favorite color?
Green
Favorite movie of all time?
“What Dreams May Come” I have also read the book.
Favorite childhood animated movie?
The Little Mermaid, such a fairy tale!
What’s your guilty pleasure?
I love to watch the news.
What’s your favorite restaurant in Rochester?
Tali of India
Favorite place for a romantic dinner?
Panzari’s in Corn Hill. I like that it’s small and intimate.
Favorite place to meet friends for happy hour?
140 Alex
Do you like spontaneity or routine?
When I was younger it would have been spontaneity, but now it’s routine.
What’s your favorite physical feature about yourself?
My eyes.
What excites you about Rochester?
I’m excited by all the things to do in Rochester, if you just look.
What was the last book you read?
I have read all of the books in the “Outlander” series by Diana Gabaldon.
What condiment could you NOT live without?
Mayo, I’d put it on everything!
PB and Jelly or PB and Fluff?
PB and fluff because it takes me back to my childhood.
How many siblings (if any) do you have?
I have one younger sister.
Did you or do you have a nickname?
Growing up, everyone called me Teri.
One thing about you that surprises people?
I’m an overthinking. Because I’m a people pleaser, I overthink ways to achieve this.
What’s your favorite day of the year?
I’m an optimist, so my favorite day of the year is December 22nd because the daylight hours start to increase.
What’s your favorite dessert?
Carrot cake.
If I turned on the radio in your car right now, what would I be listening to?
I listen to NPR.
How do you like to spend your day off?
I prefer a low key day to relax.
Snow men or snow angels?
Snow men because you can get creative.
Hot, medium or mild?
Medium.
How do you like your eggs?
Fried eggs over hard.
Would you rather jump into a pile of leaves or a puddle of water?
I love the smell, so I would jump in a pile of leaves.
If you could have any pet house broken and tame, what would you have?
A bear. I think they’re cute and cuddly.
If you could travel to any place in the world all expenses paid, where would you go?
Fuji. It sounds exotic.
Who has been the biggest influence in your life?
My mom. She has a big heart, and she’s put on the right path many times.