21. I can recite (actually, sing, if you want the whole truth) the Greek alphabet. (thanks, Patti)

22. I’ve never had any formal dance training, but I love to dance, and I like to believe I’m pretty good at it. I was in a student-run dance company in college, and choreographed a couple of my own pieces.

23. When Jen and I met freshman year of college, one of the things we bonded over was the song “Nobody” by Sylvia.

24. I love the 80s. The music. The cheesy sitcoms. However, I kind of wish the hair/makeup/clothes would stay dead.

25. I was an unabashed lover of hair bands. I still love Bon Jovi.

26. I have a younger brother, who is a TV cameraman/editor in Pittsburgh. He’s 23.

27. I have a mild obsession with the number 27.

28. My parents are still married (33 years!).

29. I want to travel the world. A few of the places I want to see….Italy, Australia, Ireland, Mexico. I want to see the Grand Canyon, the Florida Keys, and all kinds of other parts of this country that I’ve never seen before. I desperately want to go back to Hawaii, both to see the things I didn’t get to see and appreciate it as an adult.

30. I’ve been to England and Scotland, with my ex’s family. I want to go back there someday, too.

31. I spent a summer driving around the country as a cheerleading camp instructor. That was one of the coolest experiences of my life.

32. I was born on the Naval base in Portsmouth, VA, because my dad was stationed there.

33. I love Stephen King, and I don’t care what the critics say…although, I have to admit, I haven’t been big on his recent stuff other than the Dark Tower installments.

34. I have an adorable goddaughter (my cousin) who was born on my birthday. She turns six the day I turn 30.

35. I have a tattoo. This is shocking, given my extremely low threshold for pain.

36. I never intended to work as a journalist. I’ve kind of fallen into all of the journalism-type jobs I’ve had.

37. I’ve been fired. Twice.

38. My first real kiss was with a boy named Billy, when I was 15. He wore Obsession for Men, and to this day, that smell reminds me of him.

39. My favorite scent is vanilla.

40. I am addicted to Pepsi. Regular Pepsi, not diet. And always Pepsi. Never Coke.