30 QUESTIONS

1. Were you named after someone or did you have a nickname growing up?
2. What’s your first memory of the house you lived in as a child?
3. Do you have a favorite childhood memory?
4. How would you describe your parents when you were a child?
5. How would you describe your parents when you were an adult?
6. What did your parents do for work?
7. What’s your favorite memory about your parents?
8. Did you know or do you remember anything about your grandparents and if so, what are your favorite memories about them?
9. Who was your best friend as a child and why did you lose contact if they are no longer a part of your life?
10. Where did you go to school throughout your childhood until high school?
11. What did you do as fun at home when you were a child?
12. What was it like growing up as a teenager where you lived?
13. Do you remember the first job you ever had? What’s the favorite job you’ve ever had?
14. Did you travel as a child or teenager? If so, where did you visit and why?
15. Did you go to college? If so, where, for what degree, what was it like and did you enjoy it?
16. When and with who was your first date and what was it like?
17. When and how did you meet your spouse?
18. How did you become engaged?
19. When and where did you get married and what memories do you have about your wedding day?
20. Did you go on a honeymoon? If so, where and what was it like?
21. What memories do you have of the first years of your marriage?
22. What jobs did you and/or your spouse hold during your marriage?
23. Were you or your spouse in the service and was it during a war? If so, how did it affect the way you lived and what was it like if you were also raising children?
24. Did you travel during your marriage? If so, where did you visit and why?
25. How many residences have you had during your lifetime, where were they located, and which was your favorite?
26. What historical events do you recall happening during your lifetime and what memories do you have about how you or your family lived through them?
27. Who would you describe as your best friend(s) throughout your adult life?
28. What are some of your most memorable experiences as an adult?
29. If you could, is there a wish/dream/hobby/experience you would like to accomplish that you’ve put off for one reason or another?
30. What advice would you give to the younger generation based on what you’ve learned throughout your lifetime?