I was looking forward to meeting Sarahbobera of the “My Middle Name Is Grace” blog. I decided to drive to Bellevue, NE for our interview. After all, it was about a 6 and a half hour trip. It would enable to visit a state I had never set foot in before.
Luckily for me, the weather cooperated and I walked into Scooters Coffee House just on time. Over in the corner, I spied big comfy couches and a young woman sitting in one. (Editor’s note: After I hit 50, anyone younger than 30 looks like a kid to me…sighs)
On the floor next to her was a cardboard sign that said Woot! Woot! In big letters, I knew at once I had found Sarahbobera. After we exchanged hello greetings and hugs, we sat down to begin our interview.
Sarah highly recommended the Caramelicious that she was drinking. I ordered one and ohhh what a caffeine rush.
Bookworm: First of all, congratulations are in order. I read on your blog that you are now a CDM, CFPP that’s a Certified Dietary Manager, Certified Food Protection Professional, right?
Sarahbobera: Thanks for the congratulations on my CDM, CFPP. And yes, that is the correct terminology for my acronyms, lol. I’m still kind of in awe over the fact that I have acronyms after my name!!!!
Sarahbobera: Though I haven’t actually found a job yet as a CDM, I’m still the evening cook at Hillcrest. I love to cook! When I first started working at Hillcrest, almost 6 years ago someone told me that meals are the highlights of most the residents’ day. To be able to come to the dining room and engage in conversation with the people at their table and enjoy a great meal was what they looked forward too. It made me want to do my best at my job so they could enjoy that experience. Hillcrest has changed a lot in the past 6 years; we are more of a rehabilitation center than a nursing home. The residents are now younger and they only stay for a few weeks, where as before I could form relationships with the residents. Now, a lot of the residents would rather eat in their rooms instead of the dining room. I still try to provide them with good meals, but it’s hard now that I can’t get to know them better.
Bookworm: Is sarahbobera your real world name or does it have a special meaning for you?
Sarahbobera: The nickname Sarahbobeara was given to me by Nursey and Hook. I’ve known both of them for almost 6 years. Nursey used to work at Hillcrest with me. She’s like a second mom to me. They introduced me to Blogstream, so I figured that should be my name. I’m a huge klutz, always hurting myself and breaking glasses and dishes at work. I sprained my ankle once leaving Nursey’s house. She would always say my middle name should be Grace, so that’s how I came up with my Blog title name.
Bookworm: What does the phrase Woot Woot mean?
Sarahbobera: Woot Woot means Yay or Yes, to me. I don’t know what it means to other people. I was once leaving a bar, a little inebriated with a friend/co-worker of mine. She noticed a group of guys walking down the street and said, “Hey Sarah, look…..hot guys.” I rolled down my window just enough to be able to holler out, “Woot Woot.” When I got back to work on Monday, everyone knew about it.
Bookworm: If money were no object and you cold go anywhere in world with the bloggers of your choice, where would you go and what would you do?
Sarahbobera: I would take Nursey and Hook to see Rosie in Australia! I got to talk to Rosie in a very expensive phone call last August. It was very enjoyable!!!!
Bookworm: Do you consider yourself an extrovert or an introvert?
Sarahbobera: I’m a little of both. If I’m in an unfamiliar place or situation, I’m usually quite shy. If I’m somewhere with close friends, then I’m extroverted.
Bookworm: Optimistic or Pessimistic?
Sarahbobera: Definitely a pessimist. I tend to expect the worst; in the end it isn’t all that bad. That works most of the time.
Bookworm: A risk taker or cautious?
Sarahbobera: Most of the times, cautious. There are some risks in life you have to take, or you don’t live at all. But, I tend to stay away from the ones that can risk hurting others or myself. Those are never fun!
Bookworm: Is there anything you gained from your Blogging experience that you use in the real world?
Sarahbobera: Everyone has been real supportive to me here on Blogstream. (THANKS, btw!) So, I try and be supportive to the people I’m around in real life.
Bookworm: What do you bring to Blogstream?
Sarahbobera: I would hope I bring friendliness.
Bookworm: What do you consider is your biggest character strength or weakness?
Sarahbobera: My biggest character strength and weakness is how much I care for the people around me. In the past, I have cared too much and it didn’t help in the long run.
Bookworm: What is your favorite Christmas memory?
Sarahbobera: My favorite Christmas memories are the ones I’ve spent with my family. We always get together, drink eggnog, listen to Christmas music and make each other laugh.
Bookworm: Did you make any New Year Resolutions this year?
Sarahbobera: I really didn’t. I have never followed through with my resolutions before, so I figured why bother this year?
Bookworm: If you won a million dollars, what would you do with the money?
Sarahbobera: Is the million before or after taxes? If it’s before, I’d put half of it away in savings...somewhere with a good interest rate. Put a down payment on a house, go to college, and buy a whole new wardrobe! Oh…and shoes. too!!
Bookworm: Do you have any heroes?
Sarahbobera: My mom, definitely. When I was twelve, my dad was sent on a remote tour to Korea for a year by the Air Force. My mom took care of three kids, and exchange student and worked overnights at the University Hospital. That might have been some of the hardest times of her life, but she did it and made sure all four of us were taken care of. I couldn’t imagine having to do that. She is always there for me and being supportive of me!
Bookworm: And now for the Mandatory Questions.
Bookworm: What brought you to Blogstream, and what did you hope to get out of it?
Sarahbobera: Nursey and Hook brought me to blog stream. I find it as my little escape from life.
Bookworm: What 5 CD's are currently in your player?
Sarahbobera: Kanye West, Sarah Bareilles, Thirty Seconds to Mars, Breaking Benjamin, and Sugarland
Bookworm: Then of course the 5 bloggers you would like to meet.
Sarahbobera: Rosie, Miss Lou, Celtic Mist, Bella, and Colo
Bookworm: Favorite alcohol beverage?
Sarahbobera: Captain Morgan and Diet Coke
Bookworm: That’s my favorite drink too. What is your nationality? Ethnic background?
Sarahbobera: My dad says we’re mostly English, with some German and Welsh mixed in there somewhere.
Bookworm: Last book you read? What was the best and worst book you read?
Sarahbobera: Devin and Shane: The MacKade Brothers by Nora Roberts. The best book I’ve ever read was Montana Sky by Nora Roberts. I’ve read it probably six different times and I wouldn’t mind reading it 6 more!!! The worst book I’ve read is A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens. It was beautifully written, but it was just so darn depressing!
Bookworm: Who is your favorite actor or actress?
Sarahbobera: My favorite actor and I swear I will marry some day is Ben Affleck, my favorite actress is Sandra Bullock.
Bookworm: What was the last movie you saw at the theatre?
Sarahbobera: Superbad. Probably shouldn’t have watched it with my parents. LOL
Bookworm: Color of your underwear? (Editor’s Note: I did give Sarah the chance to answer another question, but to my chagrin, she chose this one)
Sarahbobera: Today, black. Tomorrow...who knows?
Bookworm: Your middle name?
Sarahbobera: Alexandra
Bookworm: What is your favorite word?
Sarahbobera: Woot Woot
Bookworm: What is your least favorite word?
Sarahbobera: Moist…I can’t stand it!!!!
Bookworm: What turns you on [creatively, spiritually or emotionally]?
Sarahbobera: Good music and looking up at the sky, day and night. It’s just so vast and amazing!
Bookworm: What turns you off?
Sarahbobera: When people don’t respond to you when say hello to them or ask them how they are doing.
Bookworm: What is your favorite curse word?
Sarahbobera: Damn and F. Not the actual F-word…just the letter F!
Bookworm: What sound or noise do you love?
Sarahbobera: Music...I love music! Thunderstorms are nice too!
Bookworm: What sound or noise do you hate?
Sarahbobera: In the movie Twister, at the very beginning. It’s the intro for Dolby Surround Sound, there’s a blue line around the screen. That noise just freaks me out!!!
Bookworm: What profession other than your own would you like to attempt?
Sarahbobera: Interior Design or Graphic Artist would be really neat!
Bookworm: What profession would you not like to do?
Sarahbobera: Embalmer! Couldn’t handle that at all!!!
Bookworm: If Heaven exists, what would you like God to say to you when you arrive?
Sarahbobera: Sarah, you sure do have a lot of questions…..
With that last question and one more Caramelicious for the road, I said adieu to my new blog friend, Sarahbobera.
