Abby Smith

Nicknames? abs, abster, abbers, aberdaberdoo, abercrombie

Righty or Lefty? Righty

Favorite pet: Lucy~my yellow lab

Coolest place ever been: Florida when I was 16 with all my high school friends on a band trip

Favorite store: I love ‘em all, as long as they take my credit cards

Favorite class: Psych with Tim Boffeli, and A&P with Dr. Michelle Slover

Last movie seen: Cold Mountain

Favorite TV show: Average Joe (poor Adam and Brian), and all time fave~Days of our Lives

Perfect pizza-kind/place: Cheese pizza and breadsticks from Papa John’s

Ever been pulled over? Routinely since I turned 16

Why Clarke? Close enough to home, yet far enough away that my mom isn’t here every day

Most memorable college moment: Dinner my third night at Clarke, my 19^th Birthday, Homecoming, Eric’s pond, Ty’s Volleyball games, and many other fabulous, crazy, amazing nights I’ll never forget

Bedtime: As soon as possible, usually around 12

Pepsi or Coke? Neither, I don’t really like pop

IHOP or Perkins? IHOP, no matter what time of day or night

Chocolate or Vanilla? Always chocolate, but sometimes I like the two mixed together

Cappuccino or coffee: Cappuccino mixed with hot chocolate, I’m not old enough to drink coffee

Shower morning or night? Morning

Like thunderstorms: Love ‘em, especially at home curled up in front of the fireplace

First love: My one true love, Tyler

Even eaten an entire box of something? Swiss Cake Rolls

Favorite package from home: All of ‘em, as long as there’s cookies

Weakness: Chocolate and Bubbalicious Bubblegum

Age you hope to be married: According to my dad, 28. But really, anytime my man pops the question

What else do you want to tell us about yourself? I’m the oldest of five kids and I love my family dearly. I miss being home, but I’m grateful for the many opportunities I’ve been given in life. I’m a Biology/Psychology major and a Philosophy minor. I hope to either attend medical school and specialize in geriatrics (i love old people), or get my PhD in psych. I’m a CNA at both Mercy and Finley hospital here in Dubuque. I love my jobs and my patients are great. Life is just so exciting. I try to live each moment to the fullest and never forget how truly lucky I am. In my future I hope for health, happiness and lots of little kids to spoil!