places ive been
In 2002, Hal was born in this small town outside of Charlotte
Albemarle
When going to Cookout or Sonic, what milkshake flavor will Hal choose each time?
Oreo / Cookies and Cream
When working at Target, Hal moved around to many departments. Which department did Hal start in, and end in?
Cashier -> Beauty
When choosing between mountains or beach, which would Hal prefer to vacation at?
Beach
What sweet kitty character is Hal's favorite?
Hello Kitty!!
On this 2022 trip outside of the country, Hal contracted COVID for the first time and nearly got stranded
Spain
What fast-casual restaurant will Hal choose to have many meals (hint: many of you just went there with me!)
Guasaca
At this retail job, Hal lasted one shift before quitting to go on a day trip to the beach. Hal still continues to shop there to this day and is part of their reward program.
Sally Beauty
On a state park kick in 2021, Hal's favorite state park (named after an invasive bird species) in Washington, NC was called what?
Goose Creek
At what grade did Hal begin attending public school at Reedy Creek Middle?
7th Grade
Apple Blossom
At Morgan Street Food Hall, Hal will always order a combo from this one restaurant
Makus Empanads
One year into social work school, Hal got hired as a social work case manager at this nonprofit organization. It was awful and Hal hated it :]
Legal Aid of NC
Hal and Salem have lived in many places together. Which of the rentals was Hal's favorite to live in?
Branniff / Cary
Before liking Hello Kitty, named after a sweet dessert, what character was Hal most fond of?
Strawberry Shortcake
On a 2022 trip around the South with papa, Hal's favorite city (where an online friend lived) was which one?
St. Pete
Growing up, many birthday meals would be the same each year. This one birthday meal, gruel-like and colorless, was a favorite by Hal for many years
Chicken Pastry
This Indian restaurant, ironically named after a food they did not sell, was Hal's first food service job that lasted 6 months.
Hot Breads
Hal read 55 books in 2023. Many of these were by Taylor Jenkins Reid. Which novel, about a tennis player coming back to the profession, was Hal's favorite?
Carrie Soto is Back
In 2020, Hal unfortunately hydroplaned and totaled his car. What highway did this happen on?
540
This nature preserve in Raleigh has been a favorite picnic spot of Hal's for several years, what is it called?
Horseshoe Farms
Known to some family members as "Recipe," what meal would Hal cook nearly every week when living alone. (3 components in it, a protein, veggie, and carb)
Kielbasa/Sausage, Broccoli, and Couscous
This was a girl that Hal nannied for roughly 3 years. She taught Hal how to do a rubix cube and her initials were NN.
Nya
This stuffed animal, pink in color, Hal named after an iconic My Little Pony Character. What did Hal name it? (Bonus points if you can identify the type of animal it was)
Pinkie Pie (Hippo thing?)
Which musical artist did Hal buy a concert ticket to in 2019 and was too nervous to go to alone, and regrets not going to this day...?
Ritt Momney