Hi, I’m Samantha

Woman in black coat standing next to a pink vintage car decorated with flowers and a large red heart, inside a restaurant with teddy bears on either side, night outside with the moon visible.

Let’s get a little nostalgic and take this back to elementary school with a little get-to-know-you questionnaire;

Name: Samantha Sutherland

Birthday: February 14th

Favorite Color: purple

Favorite Food: tie between pizza and cereal

Where did you grow up: Savage, Minnesota

Do you have any pets: I have three cats, Crowley/Onyx/Kya (maybe my husband too?)

What kind of music do you like to listen to: I listen to a little of everything, it depends on my mood.

What’s your favorite podcast: Psychopedia - if you like true crime and listening to someone with a gift for telling stories, Slater is absolutely amazing!

What is your creative outlet: my interest rotates between coloring, diamond painting and building Lego sets

Did you have a childhood nickname: my dad called me Punky (and still does from time to time)

What is your biggest pet peeve: people walking slowly and aimlessly through a store

What is your favorite holiday: Halloween and Christmas - I refuse to pick just one

Do you speak any languages other than English: I speak a little French

What was your first ever job: a cashier at Walgreens

If you could only watch one show for the rest of your life what would it be: Supernatural (I’ve already watched it completely through at least 5 times)


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