The Liebster Award!

Allodoxophobia so very kindly nominated me for Liebster! Thank you so much! The blog is run by two women who are lifelong friends and book bloggers. C is currently handling all blog duties while M is on hiatus. I met C online 17 years ago thanks to a shared love of V.C. Andrews novels. It took us over 10 years to meet in person. Since then, we've met up a few other times. I don't know M, but any friend of C's has to be really special. :)

The Liebster Blog Award is an award that is given by the blogging community to new up and coming bloggers with less than 200 followers. The rules of the Liebster are as follows:

1) Tell 11 things about yourself.
2) Answer 11 questions from the blogger who nominated you.
3) Post 11 questions for those who will be nominated by you.
4) Nominate 11 bloggers.
5) Get in contact with those bloggers to inform them that you nominated them.

Here are my 11 random facts
(Hopefully I haven't already shared these in other "random fact" posts.)

1. I used to be a couch potato but now I limit how much TV I watch a week. I've gotten myself down to just a few shows (at least compared to everyone else who watches TV).

2. I have never broken any bone in my body. No kaynehores though!

3. I had LASIK done in 1999.

4. I'm rather klutzy sometimes. I've done some pretty embarrassing things as a result.

5. I still have my tonsils and appendix intact. (Again, no kaynehores!)

6. I tend to be a hoarder, but not bad enough to go on TV. I just have a hard time letting go of stuff...even my kids' toys!

7. I am not interested AT ALL in book series trends such as Twilight, Hunger Games, Fifty Shades of Grey, etc. I never even read the Harry Potter books and gave up on the movies after a while.

8. I have met three people who have the exact same birthday as me (two of these three are twins).

9. I don't see the big deal over cupcakes. I've been to cupcake shops and was just not impressed.

10. I may love taking pictures, but they rarely make it into actual photo albums anymore, thanks to Facebook.

11. While I'm not a master chef by any means, I'm thrilled when someone compliments my cooking.


11 Questions from Allodoxophobia

1. Describe yourself in 3 words:
Friendly, helpful, loving

2. What did you major in at college and do you actually use your degree now?
Psychology, and I don't use it but I love where I work. Maybe it will come in handy one day if I got to work with the women at my office who teach seminars on self-improvement. There's a lot of ways to use psychology there!

I actually started off with a special ed major and it has come in handy when working with IEPs and IFSPs for my kids. They're not as intimidating as they look!

3. Your life is going to become a script for a movie. Who would you want to play you?
I love questions like this. For a long time, it had to be Drew Barrymore. Now I want Emily Blunt to put on a curly wig to play me. She's incredibly talented and fascinating to watch. Her personality on screen resonates with me.

4. Not counting family, what do you feel your greatest accomplishment is so far in life?
Definitely Chick Lit Central. It started out so small and I made some embarrassing publicity mistakes in the beginning, but a publicist pointed out the errors of my ways and got me back on track. The blog has over 930 followers now and is still growing by leaps and bounds. We've had lots of great feedback from authors and readers. I'm filled with pride every time I receive a compliment about it.

5. If you had to live in a decade other than the current one, which would you choose?
I've been thinking about this question a lot too! C must be eavesdropping on my private thoughts! Definitely the 1990s. I love the pop culture from that period of time....music, movies, TV, etc. I think even teenagers were more down to earth back then because they weren't all walking around with iPhones and cyberbullying people.

6. What is at the top of your bucket list?
I had to consult this post that was written two years ago. "Write a novel" is at the top. I failed on the NaNoWriMo challenge, as I wrote for one evening and then got caught up in everything else. Funny that I no longer want to do #4, which was meet Adam Lambert. He's a great singer, but I'm over my crush. Jason Segel has since crowded him out of my daydreams. And I will be doing #5 (going to Disney World with my family) very soon....gotta start packing because the trip will sneak up on me before I know it! Can't wait!!!

7. Something you can’t leave the house without?
Keys! I'd be a little trapped if I locked myself out of the house and couldn't get into my car. One of the worst moments ever was when I locked myself out of my house with my older son (as an infant) still inside. Thankfully he was sleeping and my neighbor was home so I could call my husband. So now I take my keys even if I'm just putting out garbage.

8. What’s the last book you did not finish and why?
The American Heiress by Daisy Goodwin. I had to read it for book club and it was very hard to follow.

9. If you were in a hit music band, what would it be called?
It would have to be a country band. I'm terrible at thinking of names though. I narrowed it down to The Chocoholics or The Emmas (the combination of my kids' first initials and our last initial). Along the lines of the latter, I thought it would be funny to have an ABBA tribute band called EEMA. :)

10. Congratulations, you just won a billion dollars. What’s your first purchase?
A luxury tour of Europe. Why not, right?!? Traveling there is on my bucket list, after all!

11. What song would you pick to be the theme song of your life?
These days, it's "Frantic" by Jamie O'Neal.

11 Questions for my nominees:

1. What did you want to be when you grew up?
2. What was the best thing that happened to you in 2012?
3. If you had to perform at a karaoke bar, what song would you sing?
4. If you could live someplace else besides where you currently live, where would it be and why?
5. If you were to take me on a tour of the town where you live, what is a must-see?
6. Given I'm a book addict, tell me your favorite book of all time.
7. What movie, in your opinion, should never ever EVER be remade?
8. Tell me the last thing you dreamed about (while sleeping), no matter how crazy it sounds.
9. What is the nicest thing someone did for you recently?
10. What is your favorite month and why?
11. With the Oscars coming up, I like to ask this question: What movie (of any year) should have won an Oscar, but didn't? (Or....which movie won but shouldn't have?)


People I’m nominating (who may or may not fit the follower # requirement, but I’m curious about their answers!)

1. Momarock: A mom on the run

2. Froggie's Flair

3. Says Me, Says Mom

4. Parenting: a special kind of crazy

5. Life in the Married Lane

6. Love from Tilly

7. Luha Thoughts

8. My Year on Vacation

9. From a Corner of a Foreign Field

10. A Bundle of Contradictions

11. Anonymous Soccer Mom

525,600

I've been blogging with three fabulous women for over a year and a half now and have been enjoying all the fun topics we come up with week after week. If you want to see what we've discussed in the past, check out our posts here.

This week, I chose the topic: In "Seasons of Love" from the musical Rent, they ask "How do you measure a year?" Throughout the song, they list the ways in which one might do so. ("In daylights, in sunsets, in midnights, in cups of coffee...") Talk about how YOU measure a year.

Before reading ahead, first see what everyone else had to say on this topic:
Froggie
Mom of Many
Moma Rock

Anytime I listen to "Seasons of Love," I always wonder about how people measure a year in their individual ways. It got me to thinking of the ways I measure a year.

In breakfasts: I have always found it important to eat breakfast. It gives me energy to get through a busy day. Since 2008, my breakfast of choice has been Vanilla Almond Special K. I hoard it like it's going out of style...especially when it goes on sale. Since my husband eats it too, we go through at least two boxes a week. I don't like milk in cereal, so I eat it dry with a glass of orange juice or a cup of hot tea to wash it down. The combination of the cereal with either drink is very comforting to me first thing in the morning. Occasionally I'll stray and have a pancake or muffin. And during the week of Pesach, it will be some Kosher for Passover cake or just matzah and butter. As soon as that week is over, I'm even more thrilled to have my cereal.

In Sabbaths: Since Shabbat is every week, no matter what else is going on, it's definitely an important part of my year. There are things to like about the short winter Shabbats (more time to go out afterward) AND the lingering summer Shabbats (gatherings with friends, time for naps). I love the rituals involved with Shabbat, especially on Friday night.

In blog posts: Having this blog project means at least one post a week for the entire year. And now that I'm doing 52 Stories, it has gone up to two posts a week. I also plan to write about other topics, as soon as I can see the light at the end of a super busy tunnel. With my book blog, I have posts going up every weekday throughout the year.

In workouts: I try to work out every morning during the week. I get in my extra walking (along with heavy stroller pushing uphill) on Shabbos. Up until recently, I was just using the exercise bike and occasionally did the treadmill when it was working. Then Moma Rock challenged us each to do something new and now I do more outdoor walking to change up my routine. I don't get to read on those days, but it's a good time for thinking and motivating myself.

In bedtime routines: Bedtime is a challenge with three kids, but having rituals in place for each kid helps a lot. My older son and I say to each other "I love you very much. Shluffy. Bye." Before we say "bye," we kiss each other on each cheek. My younger son does a mantra with my husband to be less afraid of monsters. Sometimes I do this with him if my husband isn't available. We also have cuddle time and silly kisses. My daughter gets a bedtime story and then we sing songs or play little games (like pretending to sleep). We do the Sh'ma with our kids too.

In laughter: Whether it's for a TV show, funny situation, Facebook post, or something my husband or kids said, I make sure I laugh at least once a day. I love to laugh and something has to be really funny in order to earn so much as a chuckle or snicker from me.

In photos: Like Mark Cohen (one of the main characters from Rent), I tend to hide behind my camera. While he takes videos, I take photos. I have file folders on my computer filled with pictures from every month of the year. In looking at them, I've watched seasons change, my children grow, and even my house take on a new look. Whenever we go out, especially to do something new and different, I always make sure to have my camera with me. That's how I document real life! (If I were to answer the question in the first line of the song "Rent." The song starts at 2:51, if you clicked on the link out of curiosity.)

In e-mails: I e-mail a bunch of people every day. Enough said. Hard to believe I once didn't have the means of communicating at the push of a button. (I had to either pick up the phone or write letters by hand.) And yet, the Internet has changed my life in so many ways....

In books: I can't be without a book. EVER! I'm sure I read at least 100 a year, but I probably lose count after a while. I love, love, love, LOVE to read!

In music: I try to listen to music at least once a day. The only time I don't is during the nine days leading up to Tisha B'Av. I just can't be without music, whether it is from the radio, CDs or Spotify. I love to sing, so even if I'm not listening to music, I'm making it!

This is all I can think of for now, although I'm sure there are many other ways I go about measuring a year. Aside from hearing about it from the blog project ladies, I'd love to hear about how you measure a year, as well!

52 Stories: The Book Chick

Inspired by One Hundred Names by Cecelia Ahern, I've decided to ask people some thought provoking questions about themselves, as I feel that everyone has a story to tell.

This woman has the exact same taste in books as I do. It's rare when that happens, but definitely a delight. When she likes a book, I know I will too. Our reviews are even similar without even looking at each other's first! I feel even more of a connection to her when she sends a book my way, since it was once handled by her and spent time in her home.

Name: Jonita Fex
Age: 31
Gender: Female
Location: Ontario, Canada

What is an experience that is legendary for you? 
I agreed to go on a blind date despite the fact that I had some serious misgivings and I ended up meeting my husband! I was attracted to him instantly and it wasn't long until that attraction turned into love. I can't imagine how different my life would be today if I hadn't taken that chance!!

What is your guilty pleasure?
After a long day once the kids are asleep, I like to take a hot bath with the latest People magazine or a book that I just can't put down! I usually soak until long after the water has gone cold and I love every minute of it. I do some of my best reading in the bathtub!

What is something that you've never done but would like to do? 
I've always dreamed of visiting London, England someday. I've never traveled anywhere overseas but that is something that I've always wanted to do. It feels like one of those places that I just have to experience for myself and I love 'armchair traveling' there.

If you could give someone one of your favorite things as a gift, what would it be and why?
Every Christmas I make sure that I give each of my three sons a book. My gift to them isn't just a book that they will enjoy but hopefully a love of reading that they will take with them as they grow into adults. I've always said to them that it doesn't matter to me what they read, but that they enjoy doing it. One of my sons enjoys graphic novels and another one is just starting to love comic books!

What is something you did that changed someone's life? 
I won $250 to donate to a favourite charity a couple of years ago and I decided to donate it to our local pregnancy centre. Although I don't know if that $250 changed someone's life, I hope that it gave one young mother the things that she needed to give her baby the best possible start in life. When I was a pregnant teenager I had the support of my parents, and I can never thank them enough for that, but some young mothers are kicked out of their home and have no support at all.

What part of your personality is now extinct? 
The fun part! Haha, kidding!! I would say that the rebellious part of my personality is now extinct, thank goodness! As a teenager I made it my business to rebel against my previous 'good girl' reputation. I took up smoking, dyed my hair black, skipped classes and did many other things that fit with my desire to rebel at the time. I'm now content to be a (non-rebellious) wife and mother of three!!

What is one thing that you find really funny? 
My husband and I love funny movies and cartoons (ie. The Simpsons and Family Guy) and we are forever quoting them to one another when the situation presents itself! Often other people don't get what in the heck we are laughing about, but we get it and that's all that matters! We spent most of December quoting lines of the movie Elf starring Will Ferrell to each other, since that is one of our favourite holiday movies. Even the kids got into it!!!

Tell me one thing you love about yourself (or a gift you'd like to get yourself, where money is not an issue):
I love the fact that I try my best to take great care of my family. I'm happiest when my husband and kids are content and well looked after!! I think that this may be a cultural thing in my case- my mom is like this as well!

What TV show, book or movie is most like your life? 
The book Husband and Wife by Leah Stewart really spoke to me at the time that I read it, although only the parenting aspects of the book, and thankfully not the marriage aspect! I remember reading it and thinking "Thank goodness I'm not the only one who doesn't have it all together when it comes to my kids"! If I had to choose a TV show that best represents my home life it would have to be a mix of the cartoons American Dad and The Simpsons, but mostly The Simpsons.

What is something that not many people know about you? 
There are so many things that not many people know about me! I watch cooking shows on The Food Network and wish that I knew how to cook, yet I lack creativity of any kind in the kitchen. That being said, I make a mean lasagne and an even meaner cherry cheesecake. If I'm stressed out I organize my books and it makes me feel better. My belly button is pierced. I love getting presents! I sometimes have a hard time believing that I'm a 'grown up' even though I'm 31, am married with three kids and have a mortgage!!

My "Something New"

I've been blogging with three fabulous women for over a year and a half now and have been enjoying all the fun topics we come up with week after week. If you want to see what we've discussed in the past, check out our posts here.

This week, Moma Rock has a task for us: Do something you've never done before. Something new and/or different. Tell us about your experience. It can be a new restaurant/venue/location/class/etc. Sky is the limit!

Before reading ahead, first see what everyone else had to say on this topic:
Froggie
Mom of Many
Moma Rock

Having recently read Something New by Janis Thomas, I was excited to try this idea out. So thank you, Moma Rock, for giving me an excuse. :)

I need to preface this post by backtracking a little. I want to say that my "something new" is totally brand new, but it's not. However, it's something I haven't done in a long time so it does have a new feel to me. There's also an element of difference this time.

When I lived in Illinois, I would go for walks all the time. I'd walk around the neighborhood by myself, with my husband, or with my older son. I'd go all over the place. Sometimes my husband and I would walk all the way from our townhouse to a shopping center down the road. Once we went all the way to the library, which was an even longer walk. I belonged to a health club, but I still found walking outside to be invigorating.

After we moved to NJ, I'd take walks down the main street we lived on for the time being. Since I didn't want to schlep to the health club every day, I took advantage of the nice weather whenever possible. When we moved to a house a little ways down from where we had first moved, I would walk around the various blocks by that house. I even kept it up in the winter. When my older son was approaching the age of four, I'd take him along with me. He'd ride his toddler sized tricycle.

Upon our move to Maryland, we found a listing for a treadmill. It was a really good deal and we snapped it up. That put an end to our outdoor walks for the next few years, aside from Shabbat (those were more leisurely, even though they involved pushing a stroller). Then our treadmill broke. My husband decided to go out for early morning walks (whenever he could get out of bed on time) while I used the exercise bike we got from Freecycle. I use exercise as an excuse to read, so this was fine for me. In the meantime, Froggie was telling me I needed to change up my exercise routine if I wanted to see any results.

Motivated by the task in this post, I got up early in the morning, put on a sweater, sweatpants, jacket, hat, scarf and gloves. (And sneakers, of course.) I put my favorite Alanis cassette into my "Walkman" (it's a version of one, but that's the best way to explain it...I am so "Old School" that it's not even funny) and set out in the dark and cold. I walked a path that went uphill twice, in order to feel the "burn." I timed my walk for 20 minutes, which is a lot for me starting out and usually the amount of time I do on the treadmill or exercise bike. I was so hesitant to do this for so long and I don't know why. It felt great!!! I felt energized afterward and ready to take on the world! I was even motivated to be more productive. I told my husband that I'm making it part of my regular exercise routine, but just every other day for now, switching it up with the bike. (I don't want to overdo it yet.)

So while I know this is not something entirely "new," it feels new to me again, especially since I never go out walking in the dark or even that early in the morning. (I wouldn't mind if it started getting lighter out when I start my walk, but this will have to do.) I don't expect to see results right away, but I hope that if I stay on this path and combine it with healthier eating, I'll be in a good place soon....

52 Stories: Scrabble Champ

Inspired by One Hundred Names by Cecelia Ahern, I've decided to ask people some thought provoking questions about themselves, as I feel that everyone has a story to tell.

People from NJ are great about responding right away to my project request. :)

Name: Karen
Age: 56
Gender: Female
Location: NJ

What is an experience that is legendary for you?
My senior year in college was not an easy one. I struggled with uncertainty, depression, and financial issues. I commuted to a well-known campus in Philadelphia, and I was on the subway headed to my parents' house, thinking of my options, none of them good. I was almost failing a course..a course that if dropped would mean summer school to make up the needed credits to graduate. Summer school I couldn't afford.

My brother stepped in to lend me the money, but I was in distress, convinced I'd NEVER find the means to repay him.

I got home on that particularly dreary day and got a phone call:
I passed a rigorous audition and was selected to be on a very popular TV game show..where I made enough money to repay the loan!

I learned to "never give up" that day


What is your guilty pleasure?
What ISN'T?? I eat guiltlessly for pleasure and comfort, and then go into a comfortable denial when the numbers on the scale are escalating:)

What is something you've never done but would like to do?
Drive in Manhattan..in rush hour..when it's dark..when it's snowing..when the lanes become a free for all. Surviving THAT would help with so many issues...:) I could bungee jump over the Grand Canyon after THAT!

If you could give someone one of your favorite gifts, what would it be and why?
I'd give a kid a Scrabble set, Scrabble played a big part in my life, and I realized I was a player when I was about 12. I'd like to coach a beginner who has both interest and real potential.

What is something you did that changed someone's life?
Oh, I'm not the Great and Powerful Oz..I'd LOVE to think I brighten lives a little on a daily basis with my wicked sense of humor and my no holds barred personality. If I HAVE to answer this question, I'd say that I once brightened the life of one of the nation's first persons to be stricken with AIDS back in the early 80's. I spent an afternoon playing board games with him and it made him happy.

What part of your personality is now extinct?
I am no longer anyone's doormat. I don't need to be nice. If you step in horse manure, you better clean off your shoes before walking on my mat. I don't ignore crap anymore..I just walk away.

Tell me one thing that you find really funny:
David Sedaris..or my insane miniature poodle

Tell me one thing that you love about yourself, or a gift you'd give if money was no object?
Actually, the two are tied in. I love my need to share the wealth..I can't enjoy anything fun unless I'm sharing it with loved ones. So I want to win the lottery and take everyone who means anything at all to me to my favorite vacation spot. (Don't pack your bags just yet....I don't seem to have much Lotto Luck, especially since I don't play!)

What TV show, book, or movie is most like your life?
I am Lucy Van Pelt and Rhoda Morgenstern, I am Debra Barone (Everybody Loves Raymond) and I am a lot of plus-sized heroines from Jennifer Weiner novels, 'though they dress better and are probably thinner..:)..a little thinner...:)

What is something that not many people know about you?
I'm not much of a cat fan....

I can be a kook!

I've been blogging with three fabulous women for over a year and a half now and have been enjoying all the fun topics we come up with week after week. If you want to see what we've discussed in the past, check out our posts here.

This week, Froggie asks: What is the greatest lesson you learned in 2012, and how do you plan to apply what you learned in 2013?

Before reading ahead, first see what everyone else had to say on this topic:
Froggie
Mom of Many
Moma Rock

When I would watch Friends in my 20s, I always thought I was more laid back and bohemian, like Phoebe. I couldn't ever imagine being like Monica, at least in terms of her clean freak side. In the episode where she's trying to let go of her obsessiveness, she says the following:

"Okay, so I'm responsible, I'm organized. But hey, I can be a kook."

I was watching this video to remember why she said that and laughing more at the realization that I now have the same kinds of reactions that she did. If you want to see what I'm talking about, start at 1:45. (There's also a funny scene at 6:37.) And nowadays, I realize how similar I am to Claire on Modern Family. It's even scarier than the personality resemblance to Monica (because at least she could be a kook)!

Throughout the duration of the blog project, we've had a plan to get our posts up every Thursday (as well as share topics for the following week). I've only strayed from this a few times and it's only been when I'm insanely busy (like during the High Holidays and also one time recently). However, the others came to realize, rather quickly, that I get annoyed when everyone doesn't post on the same day. Doesn't even have to be at the same time. Just the same day. And worse yet, when someone doesn't share their topic for the following week on Thursday. At some point in the summer, I came to realize that I was being a bit obsessive over it and tried to chill out after that. "So what if people don't get their posts done on Thursday. And who cares if I have to wait a few more days for the next topic. I can be a kook!" I think I've backed off a lot since then. Sometimes I'd send subtle reminders to the individuals whose turn it was to share a topic, but I didn't do it in front of the whole group. (At least I hope I didn't.) That "kookiness" lasted until the week of Christmas, when our next post was "due" in two days and we didn't have a topic yet. I decided to ask everyone if we should just skip the week because it was that nerve wracking to me. We did end up skipping that week and I was hoping for the following week's topic to be shared amongst the group on Thursday anyway. Didn't happen. I was sending subtle hints and biting my nails over it until it finally was shared. Sorry, Froggie!!!

Having said that, I will confess that I am a control freak. This stems from owning a widely known book blog. My blog partner even told me that I'm rigid and I admitted to her that I'm a control freak. We had a good laugh over it because she wanted to call me a control freak but didn't want to insult me. I did her a favor by labeling myself. It's true though!!! I can't stand chaos. I even keep a set of guidelines for the Facebook group so people don't post random stuff or their own blogs all the time. I don't like being in a position where I don't know what is going on or my questions and requests are going unanswered. I even put deadlines all over stuff when it comes to my book blog, whether they're for authors/publishers or for people in the group. After the deadline is missed, I come back with a "you missed out...too bad" response.

I'm also a control freak at home. Especially when it comes to bedtime and getting ready in the morning. I set timers for the kids and if they fool around and miss breakfast before they have to leave, "too bad." (I send it with them to school, but it's usually something simple....I won't make them starve.) I even have rules for the bath that lead to consequences such as missing a story or having to shower instead. I think in terms of schedules and am especially rigid when it comes to getting ready for Shabbat. (More often in the winter than the summer.) I also feel like if I don't do certain things, they'll never get done. This applies to home stuff and blogging.

I've realized in all this that I need to become more of a "kook" or I'll forever be driving myself crazy. I need to trust that stuff will get done even when I'm not the one doing all of it. I need to be more lenient about schedules and deadlines. I'm hoping that in 2013, I'll ease up a bit on the things I can't control and just let them be. I'd like to be able to go on our first family vacation with the kids and not have every moment of the day scheduled out (even though that's hard to do at Disney World nowadays). While on that trip, I'd like to not go online at all and know that everything will be taken care of without me putting deadlines and reminders on each detail. Maybe I'll turn from Claire into Gloria, as a result. (Or go back to my Phoebe ways.)

52 Stories: The Buddha

Inspired by One Hundred Names by Cecelia Ahern, I've decided to ask people some thought provoking questions about themselves, as I feel that everyone has a story to tell.

Here is our first brave volunteer!

Name: The Buddha
Age (or age range): 40-45 years old
Gender: Male
Location: New Jersey

What is an experience that is legendary for you?
I once opened a bottle of wine using a telephone book

What is your guilty pleasure?
I sneak around behind my wife to eat snacks of which she would not approve.

What is something you've never done but you would like to do?
Skydiving

If you could give someone one of your favorite things as a gift, what would it be and why?
I would teach them how to play bridge. It is a wonderful game that continually challenges the mind; it will keep them occupied and happy with a hobby well into their old age and I could use a partner of a similar skill level.

What is something you did that changed someone's life?
I became a Dad.

What part of your personality is now extinct?
The part of my personality that thought I was going to grow up to become a professional basketball (or baseball or football) player.

What is one thing that you find really funny?
Trying to figure out how far I could kick a small dog.

Tell me one thing you love about yourself (or a gift you'd like to get yourself, where money is not an issue):
I would love to be present at a major sporting event like a Broncos Super Bowl or the game when the Cubs win their first World Series since 1908 and if money were not an issue, I would make sure I had those tickets.

What TV show, book or movie is most like your life?
Don’t know what is most like my life today. At times, it has been like Family Ties and Big Bang Theory. And Ferris Bueller’s Day Off was a movie that changed my life and made me determined to be less like Cameron and more like Ferris.

What is something that not many people know about you?
I once taught a Sunday School class in a church. When I was 14 years old. Even though I’m Jewish.