Oops! I did this Thursday night and forgot to post it yesterday!
1. Do you open presents on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day?
I always opened presents on Christmas Day when I was younger, and I always loved the anticipation. However, my wonderful fiancé always opened them on Christmas Eve after the get-together at his great-grandma's house. After we started dating, we established a pattern for Christmas Eve: my grandma's that day, his great-grandma's that night, followed by Santa gifts at his house and then my house. It will probably change this year, given the circumstances.
2. What is your favorite Christmas cookie (or candy)?
A friend of mine from high school hosted a Christmas cookie swap, and I went home with about half the gingerbread cookies she made. So, I will say gingerbread!
3. What's the worst Christmas gift you've ever received?
When I was younger and we did those "buy a gift and draw a number" things at school, I would always buy a really cool girl's gift. And I would always go home with a cheap plastic jewelry box. Note to parents: do not buy cheap plastic jewelry boxes for your child's Christmas exchange.
4. Christmas song that you love?
OK, let me just say, I LOVE Christmas music! But if I have to pick favorites, I have to say "The Christmas Waltz," "Baby It's Cold Outside," and "O Holy Night." What, you honestly expected me to pick just one?
5. How many trees do you put up?
Just one. Our apartment doesn't have room for multiple trees. When I moved out on my own, my mom and I split our ornaments, and we have enough to decorate my tree and hers!
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Thursday, December 9, 2010
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Day 05: a photo that makes you laugh.
Three words: Golden Cheesecake Balls.
My Wonderful Fiancé: I don't know how to eat them.
Me: Just stick 'em in your mouth!
Friday, May 28, 2010
5QF!
1. Is there something you've always wanted to try but just can't muster up the courage to actually do yet?
OK, my inner dork is about to come out. You see, I have this dream...to be going about my business on a perfectly normal day...and suddenly I and everyone around me breaks into a perfectly choreographed song-and-dance routine. This dream rears its head whenever I watch musicals or my favoritest show of all, Glee. I want life to be a musical, but since that doesn't happen, I would at least like to be in a musical. Only...I dance like a white girl. And my voice isn't what it used to be. And I would probably get stage fright. Granted, if I'd had the opportunity to do this in high school, I probably would have. But I went to a teeny tiny school with no arts program to speak of, so there you go.
2. If you had $100 handed to you in cash without your significant other knowing about it, what would you spend it on?
Honestly, I would probably put it back to use on my wedding dress (!!!!). Or, you know, find a pair of awesome yellow shoes to wear for my wedding. My fiancé HATES it when I buy shoes.
3. What was your favorite piece of playground equipment as a child?
The swings!
4. Do you prefer a sweet or hearty breakfast?
Oooh, hearty and salty and artery-clogging, please! A doughnut's OK as a snack, but give me sausage, biscuits, bacon, and eggs!
5. Are you a Neat Freak or a Messy Bessy?
Um. Gonna have to go with messy here. Neat people do not take their their clothes off the hanging rod and lay them on a chair instead of putting them in the closet. They also do not neglect to unpack a suitcase from a weekend trip for two weeks. Or have a mountain or dirty clothes in their bathroom. Yeah, let's go with messy.
OK, my inner dork is about to come out. You see, I have this dream...to be going about my business on a perfectly normal day...and suddenly I and everyone around me breaks into a perfectly choreographed song-and-dance routine. This dream rears its head whenever I watch musicals or my favoritest show of all, Glee. I want life to be a musical, but since that doesn't happen, I would at least like to be in a musical. Only...I dance like a white girl. And my voice isn't what it used to be. And I would probably get stage fright. Granted, if I'd had the opportunity to do this in high school, I probably would have. But I went to a teeny tiny school with no arts program to speak of, so there you go.
2. If you had $100 handed to you in cash without your significant other knowing about it, what would you spend it on?
Honestly, I would probably put it back to use on my wedding dress (!!!!). Or, you know, find a pair of awesome yellow shoes to wear for my wedding. My fiancé HATES it when I buy shoes.
3. What was your favorite piece of playground equipment as a child?
The swings!
4. Do you prefer a sweet or hearty breakfast?
Oooh, hearty and salty and artery-clogging, please! A doughnut's OK as a snack, but give me sausage, biscuits, bacon, and eggs!
5. Are you a Neat Freak or a Messy Bessy?
Um. Gonna have to go with messy here. Neat people do not take their their clothes off the hanging rod and lay them on a chair instead of putting them in the closet. They also do not neglect to unpack a suitcase from a weekend trip for two weeks. Or have a mountain or dirty clothes in their bathroom. Yeah, let's go with messy.
Saturday, March 13, 2010
20 Questions
I found this round of 20 questions on another blog and decided to give it a whirl.
1. What was the first thing you did this morning? Rolled over and tried to go back to sleep. It didn't work.
2. What is your favorite cereal? Raisin Bran. Yes, I'm an old person. Does it help that I add lots of sugar?
3. Would you rather marry a millionaire who is unfaithful or a middle class worker who only has eyes for you? The middle class worker, please.
4. Would you rather have a job that requires strength of the body or the mind? Strength of the mind.
5. How old were you when you had your first kiss? I was 15. Taylor Swift's song always takes me back. :)
6. If you were the opposite sex for a day, what would be the first thing you'd do? I dunno. Pee standing up? I've never thought about it that much.
7. What is the scariest thing that has ever happened in your life? Honestly, probably the death of my grandfather. I didn't want to consider life without him.
8. Would you ever consider plastic surgery? Probably not, considered I'm not too fond of needles and knives and self-inflicted pain. Or any kind of pain, for that matter.
9. What skill do you feel is stronger: your math skills or your English skills? Oh, definitely English.
10. Who did you vote for in the last presidential election? Obama.
11. Do you consider yourself more of a liberal or a conservative? Definitely liberal.
12. If you could spend a day in another person's body, living their life, who would it be and why? I think I would like to be a successful book editor for a day, just to make sure that's what I want to do.
13. If you had to choose, would you rather be blind or deaf? I can never choose on this question, ever.
14. Who is the one person who can always make you laugh? My wonderful boyfriend.
15. If you and a member of the opposite sex were the last people on Earth, but they looked like Cruella Deville and Mister Ed had a baby, would you procreate? I don't know. I mean, I guess I'd have to, but then if we're supposed to be "repopulating the human race," that would mean our kids would have to procreate...all kinds of weirdness is involved in this scenario.
16. What are you passionate about? My family and friends. Helping others. Finding a job I love (which I've done; I just hope the magazine succeeds so I can get full-time status).
17. Are you pro-life or pro-choice? I'm pro-choice. And no, that is not the same as pro-abortion.
18. Imagine you're an inmate waiting on death row. What would you request for your last meal? Probably a big, juicy steak, cooked by my sweetie, and my grandma's mashed potatoes.
19. What is the one trait that is mandatory in a potential partner? Understanding, I think. The ability to accept me for who I am. My wonderful boyfriend is great at that.
20. Where do you see yourself 10 years from now? You know, right now I think I'd love to be working on the magazine as some kind of editor. I see a nice house outside the city with a big yard for our dogs and kids to play in. Two kids, probably twins (it's my turn since my mom was a twin), and I'd like it to be a boy and a girl, but who knows? My wonderful husband (formerly my wonderful boyfriend) has a job that he loves, and we're still just as crazy for each other as ever.
1. What was the first thing you did this morning? Rolled over and tried to go back to sleep. It didn't work.
2. What is your favorite cereal? Raisin Bran. Yes, I'm an old person. Does it help that I add lots of sugar?
3. Would you rather marry a millionaire who is unfaithful or a middle class worker who only has eyes for you? The middle class worker, please.
4. Would you rather have a job that requires strength of the body or the mind? Strength of the mind.
5. How old were you when you had your first kiss? I was 15. Taylor Swift's song always takes me back. :)
6. If you were the opposite sex for a day, what would be the first thing you'd do? I dunno. Pee standing up? I've never thought about it that much.
7. What is the scariest thing that has ever happened in your life? Honestly, probably the death of my grandfather. I didn't want to consider life without him.
8. Would you ever consider plastic surgery? Probably not, considered I'm not too fond of needles and knives and self-inflicted pain. Or any kind of pain, for that matter.
9. What skill do you feel is stronger: your math skills or your English skills? Oh, definitely English.
10. Who did you vote for in the last presidential election? Obama.
11. Do you consider yourself more of a liberal or a conservative? Definitely liberal.
12. If you could spend a day in another person's body, living their life, who would it be and why? I think I would like to be a successful book editor for a day, just to make sure that's what I want to do.
13. If you had to choose, would you rather be blind or deaf? I can never choose on this question, ever.
14. Who is the one person who can always make you laugh? My wonderful boyfriend.
15. If you and a member of the opposite sex were the last people on Earth, but they looked like Cruella Deville and Mister Ed had a baby, would you procreate? I don't know. I mean, I guess I'd have to, but then if we're supposed to be "repopulating the human race," that would mean our kids would have to procreate...all kinds of weirdness is involved in this scenario.
16. What are you passionate about? My family and friends. Helping others. Finding a job I love (which I've done; I just hope the magazine succeeds so I can get full-time status).
17. Are you pro-life or pro-choice? I'm pro-choice. And no, that is not the same as pro-abortion.
18. Imagine you're an inmate waiting on death row. What would you request for your last meal? Probably a big, juicy steak, cooked by my sweetie, and my grandma's mashed potatoes.
19. What is the one trait that is mandatory in a potential partner? Understanding, I think. The ability to accept me for who I am. My wonderful boyfriend is great at that.
20. Where do you see yourself 10 years from now? You know, right now I think I'd love to be working on the magazine as some kind of editor. I see a nice house outside the city with a big yard for our dogs and kids to play in. Two kids, probably twins (it's my turn since my mom was a twin), and I'd like it to be a boy and a girl, but who knows? My wonderful husband (formerly my wonderful boyfriend) has a job that he loves, and we're still just as crazy for each other as ever.
Saturday, March 6, 2010
I Missed 5QF, So I'm Doing It on Saturday
1. What's your guilty pleasure?
That's an easy one. Shoes. Oh, how I love shoes! Boots, flats, heels (though I don't wear them that often), flip-flops, sandals (ohhh sandals!)... I. Love. Shoes. A local shoe store, aptly named My Favorite Shoes, had a 75% off sale a few weeks ago. I promptly spent $70 on a necklace, a pair of flats (regular $70), a pair of short boots ($50), and a tall pair of brown leather boots ($170!!!). See them here. Then I went back later that week to a 70% off sale and bought two pair of "Grove shoes" (both regular $52) and a killer pair of Madden Girl heels($70). Then I got a new pair of tennis shoes and a pair of gladiator sandals on a weekend shopping trip with my mom. And she visited me yesterday and bought me two more cute pair of shoes. Problem? What problem?
2. What is your favorite TV series?
It was *sniff sniff* Nip/Tuck. Oh, the insanity! Oh, the hot doctors! (Mm...Dr. Troy.) But, since last Wednesday was the series finale (yes, I cried; no, I don't feel closure), I guess my current favorite show will have to be Glee, which returns next month. Yay!
3. Can you speak any foreign languages?
Un poco español.
4. How many pairs of shoes do you own?
A lot, but not enough. See Question 1.
5. What's your favorite kind of M&M's...peanut, almond, straight up regular, etc.?
Wait, they make almond M&M's?! Apparently we don't have those where I live. It varies, but I think peanut is my favorite.
Monday, March 1, 2010
Who, Me? Never!
Welcome to Not Me! Monday! This blog carnival was created by MckMama. You can head over to her blog to read what she and everyone else have not been doing this week.
First of all, I did NOT put off work for the job I actually like until the day of the deadline. There is NO WAY I spent a beautiful Saturday shopping and playing with puppies in the park instead of knocking out that story. And I absolutely did NOT come down with a headache on Sunday afternoon, causing me not to start on my work 'til about 6 p.m. I did NOT sit up 'til 2 this morning finishing said story.
I would NEVER allow my wonderful boyfriend and myself to purchase 8 boxes of Girl Scout Cookies and subsequently sample one or six from every box. I am NOT practically addicted to Lemon Chalet Cremes.
I did NOT have a wonky day at work today because I had to switch desks after one of my lovely coworkers quit. I did NOT have to figure out what all she left behind and what to do with it.
I did NOT come home and do absolutely nothing. And I did NOT eat an entire box of Scooby-Doo shaped macaroni and cheese for supper.
I am NOT still bugging my wonderful boyfriend for a ring, because good girlfriends don't do that. Since I'm not bugging him, I'm NOT having to try very, very hard to stop.
Finally, I am NOT already counting down the days to my birthday (21) and asking my WB what he is going to get me. I would NEVER ask for a Siamese kitten (or any kitten for that matter) to keep Tibbs company. I am most definitely NOT one of those people who makes a big deal out of their birthday. Oh, no. Not me!
First of all, I did NOT put off work for the job I actually like until the day of the deadline. There is NO WAY I spent a beautiful Saturday shopping and playing with puppies in the park instead of knocking out that story. And I absolutely did NOT come down with a headache on Sunday afternoon, causing me not to start on my work 'til about 6 p.m. I did NOT sit up 'til 2 this morning finishing said story.
I would NEVER allow my wonderful boyfriend and myself to purchase 8 boxes of Girl Scout Cookies and subsequently sample one or six from every box. I am NOT practically addicted to Lemon Chalet Cremes.
I did NOT have a wonky day at work today because I had to switch desks after one of my lovely coworkers quit. I did NOT have to figure out what all she left behind and what to do with it.
I did NOT come home and do absolutely nothing. And I did NOT eat an entire box of Scooby-Doo shaped macaroni and cheese for supper.
I am NOT still bugging my wonderful boyfriend for a ring, because good girlfriends don't do that. Since I'm not bugging him, I'm NOT having to try very, very hard to stop.
Finally, I am NOT already counting down the days to my birthday (21) and asking my WB what he is going to get me. I would NEVER ask for a Siamese kitten (or any kitten for that matter) to keep Tibbs company. I am most definitely NOT one of those people who makes a big deal out of their birthday. Oh, no. Not me!
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