November 09, 2023 • bachelor insider
20 Questions with Sandra: Find Out Her Unique Favorite Foods and What Competition Show She Won!
Learn more about this Bachelor Nation star!
Fans are getting to know Sandra on Gerry’s season of “The Golden Bachelor,” and now she’s opening up exclusively to BachelorNation.com, answering 20 rapid-fire questions.
Get to know Sandra a little better below!
1. A taboo topic I love talking about is: Maybe this is not “taboo,” but I find that women in my age group don’t want to talk about intimacy and sex; however, I will discuss it. I think it’s still a healthy part of being young and remaining young.
2. I think a celebrity couple that is the definition of #relationshipgoals is: I enjoy the relationship between Denzel Washington and his wife, Pauletta. They’re a strong and loving couple who clearly respect each other.
3. My guilty pleasure is: Häagen-Dazs Butter Pecan Ice Cream. Oh, my, my!
4. The best relationship advice I ever received was: It’s never too late or too soon to expect a man to be a “gentleman” with kind words and kind gestures. Not gifts, gestures.
5. My zodiac sign is ___________ and my most [insert zodiac sign] trait would be: My zodiac sign is the Crab and my most “Cancer” trait is being “FRIENDLY.” I’ll speak with anyone who’ll acknowledge me with a smile, a nod, or an out-and-out HELLO.
6. My biggest pet peeve is: People who let their dogs defecate on other people’s property but won’t pick it up and discard it appropriately. Stop it!
7. The first thing I do when I wake up is: Thank God for the gift of life, for the gift of yet another day!
8. My last meal on earth would be: A bowl of split pea soup followed by calves liver smothered with onions. Sounds yucky, but dang it, these are my favorite foods of all time.
9. The song that always makes me want to dance is: “Shake Your Groove Thing” by Peaches & Herb. Gets me up and dancing whether I have a dance partner or not. I can clean my whole house while playing that song over and over. It’s inspiring.
10. My hidden talent is: Creating lamps!
11. The person that inspires me the most is: My mother, who is now deceased. She was highly academically accomplished, warm and nurturing, loved to dance, and was a very good cook.
12. The movie I’ve rewatched the most is: I usually don’t watch movies more than once, but I will watch “Wheel of Fortune” every single day and I’ll watch the reruns. I’m a former winning “Wheel” contestant (1988)! I’m so hooked!
13. The most famous person who I’d love to meet is: President Barack (and Michelle) Obama!
14. My favorite emoji is: I usually use the “thumbs up” emoji more than others.
15. The last thing I Googled is: I last Googled “Rule changes in the NFL for the 2023/2024 season.” I’m such a football-aholic. I need to know what to expect that might impact the games. I cannot get enough football in my life. Sigh. Some guys do enjoy that I love the game!
16. Being on “The Golden Bachelor” taught me: Age truly is just a random number. Women in my age range are fabulous and fun and funny and wise and so good to listen to.
17. My celebrity crush is: Denzel Washington. Oops, sorry Pauletta…
18. My advice for anyone who goes on “The Golden Bachelor” in the future is: Be ready for a whirlwind journey. You’ll never know what to expect and you’ll make some lifelong friends!
19. Something I still have from my time on “The Golden Bachelor” is:The gifts Gerry gave me.
20. Where do you see yourself in 5 years? Living my days with my Golden Man!