February 03, 2010

Ten Questions with ... Kimber Monje

Job on campus/department you work in: Administrative aide in the financial aid office.

How long at SIUC: 10 years

Hometown: Carterville

When you were a youngster, what did you want to be when you grew up? A pediatrician.

If you could choose another profession, what would it be and why? An elementary school teacher, I love children!

Who inspired you and how? My parents -- they are the greatest.

What was the first “album” you ever bought, and was it an LP, 8-track or CD? “Saturday Nigh Fever” by the Bee Gees

If you could pick an actor/actress to play you in a movie, who would you pick, and why?Sandra Bullock -- because she is beautiful and so talented, I wish I had her talent.

What is one random fact about you? I love to make cheesecakes and would like to open my own bakery one day.

Cats or dogs? Dogs. I have two miniature long-haired dachshunds.

What is your pet peeve? Laziness

Favorite cartoon character? Why? SpongeBob. Because he is always fun and a great friend to everyone.

What would you like your gravestone to say about you? Never stopped giving.