My favorite possession: My collection of Turkish pipes.

My hometown: I was born in Kenitra, Morocco and, as a Navy Brat, home has always been wherever I was living, so I now claim the Triad as “my hometown” since I’ve lived here for over 23 years.

Words I live by: “Seek opportunity, not security” (Dwight D. Eisenhower).

The one item that has changed my life: DVR (digital video recorder).

Favorite web site: www.thehearingclinic.com

The nickname I wish I had (others have given me): The Energizer bunny.

My theme song: Ain’t No Mountain High Enough.

If I could do it all over again: I would have taken more pictures.

If I were a superheroine, I would be: Mighty Mouse!

I wish I’d known (as a child): That eating dessert first is really okay.

My mother always said: “Keep your eye on the circle, not the hole.”

My first job: Bagging rolls on an assembly line at Stewart Sandwiches.

Whose diary would you most like to read? Amelia Earhart.

I love: Peanut butter right out of the jar!
   
Words I live by: “Nothing beats a failure but a try.”

I can’t live without: My partner.

I am most proud of: My older brother, Jeremie. He’s currently serving his second term in Iraq with the U.S. Army.

One thing I never want to do again: Stand in line at the DMV while dealing with a hangover.

I am guilty of: Watching cartoons on Saturday mornings with a giant bowl of Cap’n Crunch Crunch Berries cereal.

Right now I’m reading: “I Love Myself When I am Laughing” by Zora Neale Hurston.

Favorite website: ukcjewelry.com

The nickname I wish I had: Slim.

If I were a superheroine, I would be: A Power Puff girl.

I wish I’d known: That taking a nap when I was a kid was actually a good thing and not torture.

Something most people don’t know about me: I can’t ride a bicycle.
 
Best one-liner you ever heard: “I’m not short, I’m fun-sized.”

When I grow up, I want to be: Better than I was 10 years prior.
 

I love: My family, friends, a sunny day, twilight, good music and the sound of children laughing.

My best bargain find: My first vehicle…a 1990 Mitsubishi Gallant.

I’m inspired by: People who place the happiness of others above their own.

I am guilty of: Procrastination.

If I could do it all over again: I would also get a degree in business.

The most important thing I ever lost: The first necklace my mother ever gave me.

The best thing I ever won: I am pretty unlucky in this department so this remains to be seen.

I still can’t get the hang of: Learning to swim.

I wish I’d known: Which of my acquaintances did not have my best interests at heart.

I’d like to learn: The art of patience.

Something most people don’t know about me: I am fearful of most insects.

The worst idea I’ve ever had: My worst idea was to “rush” to buy my first home.

Whose diary would you most like to read? Michelle Obama’s.

I feel strongest when: I have had a gruesome gym workout.

I’m thinking about: Getting laser hair removal

Words I live by: It is what it is…

I can’t live without: Chap Stick, Coke Zero

What keeps me awake at night? Owning my own business, will I be successful?

If I could be totally wild, I would: Be a country music singer

I am guilty of: Letting the dog sleep in the bed with me when my husband is out of town.

Favorite web site: letsdish.com. Easy. Affordable. Delicious.

My favorite body part: My freckles

Something most people don’t know about me: I tried out to be on The Young & the Restless in college

The worst idea I’ve ever had: I’m not sure, let me ask my husband…

My first job: Teen View Columnist for the High Point Enterprise

What do you fear the most? Not being as good a mother as mine is…

Always…make time for your girlfriends

Never…take people for granted
 

One thing I never want to do again: date Leo men, seriously. I don’t want to be park ranger again.

I’m guilty of: A lot! Setting my expectations of people too high.

Favorite website: www.queenofalltradesinc.com

Nickname I wish I had: Ladybug

My theme song: Sademi Dimanche, my original ballad

If I were a super heroine I would be: Duh! Tigress or of course, Catwoman.

The best thing I ever won: I never win things… it’s odd.

I still can’t get the hang of: Step aerobics and I’m a trained dancer.

I wish I’d known: Investment strategies.

I’d like to learn to: Play the flute.

Something most people don’t know about me: I’m a blushing idiot when I get kisses on my cheek, which is unfortunately rare lately.

My mother always said: Have a plan B.

What do you fear the most? I’m a tigress; I’m virtually fearless, truthfully!

Best one-liner you’ve ever heard: Never confuse having a career with having a life.

My family: Southern dysfunction.

My work: Interior design for conscious living.

I am guilty of: swearing like a sailor, from time to time.

Favorite website: howtodothings.com

Last major purchase: My turn of the century home.

If I could do it all over again: I plan on doing it all over again.

My favorite body part: I’ve got a pretty good heart.

My best friend says I am: A gay man living inside a straight woman.

Something most people don’t know about me: I want to join the Peace Corps.

My mother always said: “Go to your room and don’t come out until you can smile.”  I learned to keep plenty of snacks in my closet.

Best one-liner you ever heard: “I intend to live forever. So far, so good.”  ~Stephen Wright


My favorite possession: My dog, Jim (or does he own me?).

I’d like to learn to: Flamenco dance.

Organizer/life management
High Point, NC

My family: Me, Sushi and Peabody

My work: Allicadabra and Allicares (organizing and life management services)

My favorite possession: besides my kittles, although they possess me, a one-of-a-kind Greta Garbo portrait.

I’m thinking about: running for political office

I am most proud of: my unstoppability.

What keeps me awake at night: menopause, love those hot flashes.

If I could be totally wild, I would: bathe in jello everyday

The one item that has changed my life: the American flag as I handed it to the family of a deceased military member.

Favorite web site: I cannot tell a lie – Drudge and Michelle Malkin

My theme song: ‘This time around’ by Linda Eder

If I had a vanity plate on my car, it would say: Hopefull (my actual vanity plate)

If I could do it all over again: I wouldn’t change a thing. I like who I am and that is as direct result of all the things I’ve gone through.

The food I could eat every day: Bacon, bacon, bacon

My favorite possession: All my babyphat items!

My hometown: Landover, Md.

I’m thinking about: Expanding my business to Raleigh

Words I live by: Live to bless the lives of those you have not yet met.

What keeps me awake at night: Text messaging, lol

Right now I’m reading: “Colored Sugar Water” by Venise Berry

The one item that has changed my life: Starting my own business.

My theme song: “Super Woman” by Alicia Keys (right now.)

If I had a vanity plate on my car, it would say: “JustLikeKimora”

If I could do it all over again: I would have dated more cautiously.

My favorite body part: My toes

My blog: PartiezbyLeslie/myspace.com

Something most people don’t know about me: That I am honest even if it hurts.

My mother always said: You shouldn’t share your dreams with too many people, because not everyone prays for you.

What do you fear the most? Dying without a legacy.

My work: Songwriter, Music Publisher, Independent Artist & Record Label Owner

I am most proud of: My family and the song, “Little Did She Know.” It was and still is an amazing journey as it gets played on every anniversary of 9/11 on a lot of major radio stations in NY & NJ. I turned down a deal from Sony and raised over $30,000 for 9/11 charities. Not bad for an indie musician.

The one item that has changed my life: The Internet. Before independent artists didn’t have a means of distribution for their music. The Internet has changed all of that.

If I had a vanity plate on my car, it would say: “Somebody shoot me for buying a vanity plate”

If I could do it all over again: I wouldn’t have picked up a cigarette

My favorite body part: Mouth…..smiles or lack there of really do say a lot.

My blog:myspace.com/kristyjackson

The most important thing I ever lost: Not sure but my sanity’s probably next…. lol

My Work: I am a passion consultant and help keep romance in relationships.

My Passion: Coco Chanel perfume, putting passion in women's lives. (Check out my Web site and you’ll understand)

My favorite possession: Three homes; two are rental properties

I'm thinking about: Having a Scotch and soda as a nightcap

Words I live by: "Is that so?"

Favorite Web site: passionbynicole.com

Never: Doubt your own capabilities

My favorite body part: The "t'chi" -- it never lies

If I could be totally wild, I would: Hire a home cleaning service

One thing I never want to do again: Marry someone less motivated than I am

If I had a vanity plate on my car it would say: Your Favorite Brunette

I wish I'd known: In the end, you can only change yourself

Always: Call a spade a spade

My mother always said: A good cook cleans up her mess!

My family:
Husband, Adam Becker; Step Daughters, Riley 9 and Brooke 7
Oh, and by the way there is a new addition on the way!

My work:
Artist and co-owner of Marshall Art Gallery

My hometown:
Right here, Stokesdale. I grew up on a farm just outside of town and loved it.

My family: Child, Zachary, 17

My work:  I own a vacation-only travel agency with 12 Vacation Specialists. We specialize in cruising but also handle tours and all-inclusive resorts. 

My favorite possession: My dog Zorro, a 10-year-old Shih Tzu.

I am most proud of: The man my son is becoming. Being a mother has been my greatest joy and my hardest job. 

My family:  Randy, three cats and one smart dog.

My work:  Figaro Salon. Hair design paired with a scalp & hair spa.

My favorite possession:  My integrity.

I’m thinking about:  Learning to fly a plane.

Words I live by: Feel the fear and forge ahead.

One thing I never want to do again: Do work I don’t absolutely love.

If I could be totally wild, I would: Visit other cultures and write peoples’ stories.

The one item that has changed my life:  A pair of haircutting shears.