November 6th
1528 - Shipwrecked Spanish conquistador Álvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca becomes first known European to set foot in this now U.S. state
What is Texas?
An obvious favorite of mine, this 8 movie film series is based on the books by British author J.K. Rowling
What is the Harry Potter franchise?
Fun Fact:
My firstborn son and daughter will both have middle names that come from the Harry Potter franchise (the names of Harry's parents in the story).
William James and Madlyn Lily
While working in door to door sales, I knocked on this person's door in an attempt to sign them up for Direct TV with AT&T. 2 weeks later, they offered me a job at Aimbridge Hospitality
Who is Adrianne Jones?
Hot Dogs
What is Ballpark?
The Stoli Doli, a signature cocktail at Capital Grille, involves soaking fresh Dole pineapples for two weeks in this Russian based liquor
What is (Stolichnaya) Vodka?
Soak chopped pineapple in container with vodka for 2 weeks
Strain the liquor into a shaker, shake well until foaming, then serve in martini glass
1860 - The election was held where this 16th President of the United States would take office until his death in 1865. Two of his more notable speeches include the Gettysburg Address as well as the Emancipation Proclamation
Who is Abraham Lincoln?
This 2001 Action / Adventure / Comedy starring the late Heath ledger never gets old, even though it is set in medieval times
What is A Knight's Tale?
This is the amount of the smallest third party check that I've ever deposited while working at Aimbridge
Hint: the postage as well as the cost of the paper that the check was on was worth more than the amount of the payment
What is 2 cents?
Ketchup
What is Heinz?
This Boston brewery (named after one of the founding fathers of the U.S.) has very delicious seasonal beers for the summer, holiday season, as well as an Oktoberfest collection to keep your thirst quenched year around
What is Samuel Adams?
1913 - Mahatma Gandhi was arrested for leading an Indian miners' march to oppose a discriminatory tax levied in this South African country
What is South Africa?
If you are looking for a horror film, the main installments in this franchise follow the real life cases of Ed and Lorraine Warren, two paranormal investigators that operated from the 1960's through the 1990's
What is The Conjuring?
The 2017 Christmas Party was held at this venue, where I watched my 8 month pregnant manager get on stage during karaoke to perform Mariah Carey's "All I want for Christmas is You"
What is Lava Cantina?
Brown Soda
What is Dr. Pepper?
This brand of bourbon whiskey is my favorite mixer for both Coca Cola and Sprite
What is Old Grand-Dad whiskey?
1991 - Russian President Boris Yeltsin outlaws this political party which had governed the country for the last 80 years
What is the Communist Party?
This 2000 film starring Russel Crowe and Juaquin Phoenix won 5 Oscars including "Best Actor in a Leading Role" for Crowe's portrayal of Roman general, Maximus Decimus Meridius.
"Are you not entertained?!?"
Yes, yes I am
What is Gladiator?
In August 2018, this process became entirely paperless which would end up saving hours of work almost every single day
What is the Cash Receipts process?
Candy Bar
What is Hershey's?
My favorite drink to get at the bar, the recipe usually includes a splash of cola along with 7-8 different types of liquor
What is a Long Island Iced Tea?
2005 - This 4th film based on the books by J. K. Rowling premieres in London. Goes on to become most successful film of the year, earning almost $900 million
What is Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire?
This animated trilogy featuring Hiccup (the viking) and Toothless (the dragon) is the best animated movie series of all time. Each movie is better than the last, and no matter how many times I watch it I will always tear up (cry) during the last scene of the last movie
What is How to Train Your Dragon?
In the 3 1/2 years since I began working at Aimbridge, I've done all of the following except:
Get married
Publish my first novel
Have two of my 11 kids
Buy my first house
Get my first tattoo
What is Publish my first novel and get my first tattoo?
(I have no tattoos, but I do plan to write a novel some day)
Fast food subs
Fast food tacos
Fast food burger
Pizza delivery place
What is Jersey Mike's?
What is Taco Bell?
What is Whataburger?
What is Papa Johns?
This 190 proof liquor is useful for cleaning wounds, safely washing electronics, dissolving food particles, and can be mixed with Powerade for a rehydrating beach-time booze
What is Everclear?