Get to know Bradley and Gabby

Bradley Banks

1. Do you ever steal the shampoos and soaps from hotel rooms?
What kind of question is this?  I don't need to steal the shampoos and soaps from the hotel.

Nice job evading the question, Mr. Banks.  Have you ever done it?
(smirking) You noticed.  Only the ones that smell good.

2. Have you ever 'done it' in a public place before?
Geez, don't hold anything back. (Runs his fingers through his messy hair narrowing his eyes with a crooked smile) Maybe once or twice. (winks)

3. Have you ever stolen a street sign before?
I think that is a pre-requisite for teenage guys.

Is that a yes?
Yes.

4. Do you like to use post-it notes?
Seriously?  I've never really just sat and thought about that.  I don't know if I'd say I like to use them, but I do use a lot of post-it notes.

5. Do you always smile for pictures?
No, depends on my mood.

6. Do you chew your pens and pencils?
Gross, no.

7. Whats your favorite animal and why?
Strange, but I love monkeys.  They make me laugh.

8. Do you like popcorn from those big tins?
No.  I like popcorn with extra butter from the movies and that's about it.

9. Would you ever tape yourself doing cartwheels?
(chuckles) If I could do a cartwheel, probably.

10. Is it ok for guys to wear pink?
Real men wear pink.  Women think it's hot.  Absolutely.

11. Do you still watch cartoons?
Negative

12. What's your favorite scary movie?
Nightmare on Elm Street

13.  What exactly is your idea of 'your type of girl'?
I've typically gone for blonde bombshells but that's no longer the case.

14. What's your biggest turn on?
Her name is Gabriella Gerhart, everything about her....

15. What's the one thing you would do, if you were able to do it?
Take away all the pain that Gabby has had to endure in her lifetime.  No one person should have to go through that much crap.

16.  Have you ever had any strong feelings for anyone before?
No, not before Gabby.

17.  Do you see yourself committing to anyone?
I didn't used to think so, but yes.

18.  What is your favorite food?
I love seafood, especially lobster.

19.  Biggest regret?
Being such a selfish jerk to so many girls.

Okay, now we're going to do this and that questions!

20.  Mountains or Beach?
Beach

21.  Tea or Soda?
I'm a good 'ole southern boy, sweet iced tea!

22.  Black or white?
Black

23.  Shower or bath?
Hmm, I have to pick one or the other?  They both can be, well....you know.  I take showers.

24.  Rain or snow?
Snow

25.  Boxers or briefs?
Why I am not surprised this came up given your first round of questions?  Boxerbriefs. ;)

26.  Pancakes or waffles?
Pancakes, hands down.

27.  Chocolate or vanilla?
Hmm, vanilla. ;)

28.  France or Italy?
Italy

29.  Hamburger or hotdog?
Juicy burger.

30.  Summer or winter?
Summer

Mr. Banks, thank you so much for taking time to answer a few questions for us.  We appreciate your time and your good humor. 

Oh, the pleasure was all mine.
  
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Gabriella Gerhart

1.  Favorite food?
Sushi

2.  Favorite drink?
Sweet Tea

3.  Favorite Color?
Magenta

4.  Favorite Singer?
Christina Perri

5.  Favorite Movie?
Steel Magnolias

6.  Favorite Holiday?
Easter

7.  Religion?
Baptist

8.  Favorite childhood food?
Mac and Cheese

9.  Favorite indoor activity?
Easy!  Reading.

10.  Favorite outdoor activity?
Beach

11.  Least favorite household chore?
Cleaning bathrooms

12.  Favorite exercise?
Running

13.  Favorite time of day?
Dusk

14.  Favorite day of the week?
Sunday

15.  Favorite Month?
August

16.  Least favorite mode of travel?
Flying

17.  Favorite body part?
Don't have one.

18.  Favorite sound?
Bradley's different laughs, crashing waves

19.  What celebrity do you get mistaken for most?
Ginnifer Goodwin

20.  What do you want to do professionally?
Philanthropic work.

21.  How would you kill 30 minutes of free time?
Walking on the beach.

22.  Who would you choose as a mentor?
Albert Schweitzer       

23.  If you could witness any event in the past what would it be?
Another day with my mom.  Any day.  I'm not picky.

24.  If you could change your name what would it be?
          I wouldn't.  My mom gave me my name.  I don't have a lot left of her.  I guess if I had to change it, Grace.  

25.  Who is your favorite fictional character?
Don't laugh.  Nancy Drew.

26.  Worst memory?
The last day with my dad.

27.  Hardest thing you have ever had to do?
Saying good-bye.

28.  What do you miss most about being a kid?
Spending every day with my sister.  Family dinners with Sam and Mom.

29.  Most amazing meal?
Peninsula Grill. 
Lobster and Champagne Perrier-Jouet, 2004 Belle Epoque Rose.

Landmarks

First Baptist Church Charleston, Interior

*Photo from Charleston Observer

First Baptist Church Charleston, Exterior

*Photo from First Baptist Church Charleston

Charleston Harbor at the Battery

*Photo from NSBP

Folly Beach Pier

*Photo from Follow Beach Now

Peninsula Grill, Private Outdoor Dining Area

*Photo from Planters Inn

Carriage Ride

*Photo from Things to do in Charleston

Musical Inspiration

Subscribe to the This Spotify Soundtrack Playlist

Enchanted, Taylor Swift
The Other Side of the Door, Taylor Swift
The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face, Roberta Flack
Brown Eyed Girl, Van Morrison
Falling Slowly, Once 
Call Me Maybe, Carly Rae Jepsen
Magic, Colbie Callat
Jar of Hearts, Christina Perri
Perhaps, Perhaps, Perhaps, Cake
Almost Lover, A Fine Frenzy
Bluebird, Christina Perri
Lucky, Jason Mraz and Colbie Callat
A Thousand Years, Christina Perri 
Marry Me, Train

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