A true Michigander?

This past weekend, we got to take a break from choatic life to visit Jer's sister-in-law and family while Jeremy went on his annual fishing trip. (Which was great - I wished we lived closer to his family!) The trip there is basically a straight shot up 1-75 to Sault Ste. Marie. On our way there, we pass some of the most famous Michigan tourist attractions in the state, and it made me realize that in my 26 years of living in Michigan, I've never been to most of these places.

Is it strange to anyone else that I've lived in Michigan my entire life but I've never been to Frankenmuth? I've never shopped at Bronners? Never stopped at Sea Shell City in Cheboygan even though I've passed in more times than I can count? I've never been to Michigan

Adventures or even Mackinac Island! Maybe it's just me, but I'm pretty sure I'm the worst Michigander ever.

On a lighter note, thought I'd share this fun 'You know you're from Michigan when..." Apparently, according to this, I AM a Michigander! (I only copied the ones that actually applied to me, and I didn't leave out many!)

• You show people where you're from
  by pointing to a spot on the back
  of your left hand. (Especially useful
  if you're from the Thumb or the
  Little Finger.)
  

• The only place in the world can you
  experience all four seasons in one day.
  

• You know what a 'party store' is.
  

• You've never met any celebrities.
  

• "Vacation" means going to Cedar Point.
  

• At least one member of your family disowns you the week of the 
  Michigan / Michigan State game.
  

• Your idea of a traffic jam is 40 cars waiting to pass an orange barrel.
  

• Half the change in your pocket is Canadian....eh?
  

• You drive 86 mph on the highway and pass on the right.
  

• You know how to play (and pronounce) Euchre.
  

• It's easy to get Vernor's ginger ale, Better Made chips, Sanders hot fudge sauce, and Faygo pop.
  

• You know how to pronounce "Mackinac."
  

• You've had to switch on the heat and the air conditioning in the same day.
  

• You bake with SODA and drink POP.

• The word "thumb" has geographical rather than anatomical significance.

• You measure distance in minutes.
  

• When giving directions, you refer to "A Michigan Left."
  

• You know that Kalamazoo not only exists, but is only 100 miles fom Hell.
  

• Your year has two seasons: Winter and Construction.
  

• Home Depot on any Saturday is busier than toy stores at Christmas.
  

• You know when it has rained because of the smell of worms.

• You can see a car running in a parking lot with no one in it, no matter what time of the year.
  

• You end your sentences with a preposition; example: "Where's my coat at?"

• You carry jumper cables and snow chains in your trunk.
  

• You design your kids' Halloween costume to fit over a snowsuit.
  

• Driving in the winter is better because the pot-holes are filled with snow.
  

• Your favorite holidays are Christmas,Thanksgiving, and the opening of Deer Season, which  you consider a National Holiday.
  

• You have 10 favorite recipes for venison.

• Shoveling the driveway constitutes a great upper body workout. 

• The "Big Three" means either Ford, Chrysler and GM, or Little Caesar's,Domino's, or Hungry Howie's.

• You have experienced frostbite and sunburn in the same week.

For Grown-ups

I have nothing profound to enlighten you with today...but, I'm bored. Just waiting on Kirk, April, and the boys to get here for the weekend!!!! =]

Are you tired of all those surveys made up by high school kids where half the questions have no bearing on your life? Here are questions for people who are a little older.

1. What bill do you hate paying the most?
Probably the mortgage, it's hurts my bank account the most.

2. Do you miss being a child?
Not really. I miss the simplicity of being a child, and the carefree spirit, but I love living my own life.

3. Chore you hate the most?
Dishes! By a mile

4. Where was the last place you had a romantic dinner?
B-Dubs. We're really fancy...

5. If you could go back and change one thing what would it be?
I would have made better decisions with  my money.

6. Name of your first grade teacher?
Ms. Wedel

7. What do you really want to be doing?

Visiting with April and the boys, I wish they were here already!

8. What did you want to be when you grew up?
A famous singer. Or a teacher.

9. How many “colleges” did you attend?
1

10. Why did you choose the shirt that you have on right now?
I love it, but it's a Saint Patty's shirt (with a Detroit D on it), so I never get to wear it. I was just lounging around the house today, cleaning, so I thought..."Why not?"

11. What are your thoughts on gas prices?
Better than they were.

12. First thought when the alarm went off this morning?
NOO!!

13. Last thought before going to sleep last night?
What do I need to get done tomorrow?

14. What famous person would you like to have dinner with?
Christina Aguilera. I know, I know.

15. Have you ever crashed your vehicle
Yes.

16. If you didn't have to work, would you volunteer?
I would love to say yes. I need to do more volunteering now, cause I love it.

17. Get up early or sleep in?
Sleep in

18. What is your favorite cartoon character?
This is a survey for grown-ups? Umm...I dunno...Ariel

20. When did you first start feeling old?
I don't feel old. I feel better every year.

21. Favorite lunch meat?
Turkey

22. What do you get every time you go into Wal-Mart?
Sweet tea.

23. Do you think marriage is an outdated ritual?
Absolutely not.

24. Favorite movie you wouldn't want anyone to find out about?
I actually thought 'The Ice Princess' was adorable. And, I loved the soundtrack. 

25. What's your favorite drink?
Sweet tea

26. Who[m] from high school would you like to run into?
Elizabeth Martin. I think about her all the time. Miss that girl, wonder how she's doing.

27. What radio station is your car radio tuned to right now?
Either 95.5 or 106.5

28. sopranos or desperate housewives? 

I don't watch either, but I'd watch Desperate Housewives

29. Worst relationship mistake that you wish you could take back?
Not listening to friends' advice

30. Do you like the person that sits directly across from you at work?
I don't sit at work. Ever.

31. Have you ever had to use a fire extinguisher for its intended purposes?
No.

32. Last book you finished reading?
Click Clack Moo Cows that Type (with Faith)

33. Do you have a teddy bear?
Yes. His name is Bamalama.

34. Do you go to church?
Yes.

35. How old are you?
26