Both- love pickles

Have a relative close by or far away

Both, but most are close by.

Bagel or croissant

Croissant - especially with a mug of fresh coffee!

meat or fish?

meat

pasta or potato

depends on what the protein is

follow directions or wing it yourself

wing it

onions--fried or raw

fried onions for the most part

When eating at Olive Garden (or other restaurant), do you order soup or salad with your meal?

salad

neutral color thread or match thread to project

Usually neutral

Have a fire going in the winter or not

I'd love to , but have no fireplace:(

bunny or guinea pig